Arts and Humanities

Interpersonal Health Comm

(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.

COMM*276

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.

COMM*304

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.

COMM*323

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.

COMM*412

(Prereq: COMM 311) This course explores the interpersonal contexts of health communication, including patient provider communication, social support, communication in illness, family communication about health, interpersonal communication and technology, and everyday talk about health. It is appropriate for the future care professional, health communication student, or health care consumer. F, S.

ENGL*102

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 ontgoing set of common student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.

ENGL*201

Forms of Creative Writing

(3)(Prereq: ENGL 101 with a grade of 'C' or better) 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.

ENGL*301

(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.

ENGL*372

Spec Top in Russian Literature

(3)(Prereq: ENGL 102) This course will examine literature from Russia and its borderlands (including Ukraine, Central Asia and the Caucasus) with an emphasis on the interrelationships between literature, folklore, history and culture. Semesters may emphasize different regions and historical periods. This course may be repeated for credit once with a different topics. F,S,Su

FREN*115

Envronmntl Issues in Docufilm

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.

GEOG*343

(3 credits) This course examines selected themes and issues in human-environment geography through documentary film. F,S,Su

HIST*106

(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*201

Read: Fire Eater vs Abolition

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.

HIST*364

(3) This is an undergraduate course in which students analyze primary sources and examine major secondary works to achieve greater understanding of the social, political, economic, and intellectual development of the United States. This course explores major historical trends and events and provides ample opportunity for individual research, reflection, and group discussion. Topics may vary by instructor; this course may be repeated for up to six credit hours. F,S,M,Su.

HIST*370

Revolutionary America

Study of the America Revolution era: the social and political causes of the rebellion, the war, the turbulent decade of the 1780's and the ratification of the constitution. Emphasis is placed on the political debates of the period and the lives of ordinary Americans during these times.

HIST*494

History of Italy

Reading and research on serlected historical subjects. May be repeated for credit under different topics.

INTEL*200

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.

INTEL*312

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.

LIS*122

SpTp in Russ Lit:The 20th Cen

(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.

LIS*372

PHIL*101

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.

PHIL*110

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.

PHIL*317

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.

PHIL*318

(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.

POLI*201

(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.

POLI*205

American Local Government

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.

POLI*333

Islam and World Politics

An examination of the Islamic religion as it relates to Middle Eastern and world politics. Topics include the Sunni-Shi'ite divide, traditionalist of fundamentalist variants of Islam, political movements challenging regional governments, and violent groups like al-Qaeda, Iraqi insurgent groups, and the Taliban.

POLI*422

Energy Policy

(3)(Prereq: POLI 101, or permission of the instructor) This course introduces students to global energy challenges in the context of shifting agendas, focusing on energy security, development, and sustainability. The course discusses the existing spectrum of institutional arrangements that aim to govern global energy and evaluates various energy policies in regional and global contexts. F,S,Su.

POLI*467

A study of the powers, organizations, processes, and programs of municipal government, with special emphasis upon government in metropolitan areas.

POLI*491

UN Youth Corps

Reading and research on selected subjects in Politics. Open to juniors and seniors with the consent of the instructor.

SPAN*115

World Dramatic Literature

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.

THEA*425

A critical and historical survey of the cardinal works of dramatic literature across the epochs of theatrical performance. The course accents analysis and interpretation.

VPA*103

Understanding Other Cultures

(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 I 2020

ANTH*102

(Coreq: ANTH 102L) 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.

ARTD*301

Graphic Design III

(Prereq: ARTD 202) A combined graphic design hiroty and intermediate studio practice course focusing on process, creative problem solving, research, and design context. F,S.

ARTD*495

Graphic Design Internship I

(Prereq: ARTS 103, 104, 111, 112, ARTH 105, 106, ARTD 201 202 junior stnding; 2.00 or better GPA; permission of the department chair) Application for the internship cannot be obtained without first receiving permission from the chair of the department. Students are professionally supervised in an organization while working 120 hours during a semester (12 weeks at 10 hours per week). The application states the course objective, course requirements and grading procedures. A contract between the student and the facility or organziation where the internship will take place is signed by all parties: the student faculty supervisor, Chair of the department and the Dean of the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts. During the internship period, students are required to manitain a journal and when possible build a portfolio. Interim and final reports are sent to the organization during the semester by the coordiantor of internships.

ARTH*105

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.

COMM*150

COMM*160

Intro to Sports Communication

(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.

COMM*206

(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.

COMM*274

(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

COMM*275

(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

COMM*306

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.

COMM*311

Comm Capstone:Thesis (HNR)

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.

COMM*340

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.

COMM*491

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.

COMM*492

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.

COMM*495

Communication Internship

(1-3 credits)(Prereq: COMM*140 and COMM*274 and at least 60 credit hours) This guided internship requires 40 (for 1 credit), 80 (for 2 credits), or 120 (for 3 credits) of on-site work, a journal, and a final paper. This experience provides students with practical application opportunities of their knowledge and skills, introduces them to employers in their field of study, and enhances their networking opportunities. This course may be repeated for up to six hours or six hours may be taken concurrently with permission of the instructor. F,S,M,Su,W

COMM*691

Applied Communication Capstone

(6) (Prereq: COMM 500, COMM 575, MALS 650) The culmination of the program, wherein students, under the direction of a faculty advisor, synthesize coursework and apply their knowledge and education to a significant project based on the students' plan of study and interests. The nature of this capstone is designed collaboratively between each student and he student's advisor (e.g. fundraising events, theory-driven research). Students must pass an oral defense in order to successfully complete this course. F,W,S,M,Su.

ENGL*101

Intro. Technical/Prof. Writing

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.

ENGL*205

Literature and Culture

(Prereq: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or better) This course is designed to provoke and cultivate students imaginative and critical understanding of literature in various cultural contexts. Texts (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.

ENGL*211

(Prereq: Grade of C or above in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102) Students read and analyze examples of technical, scientific, and professional writing. Writing assignments may include formal and informal reports, sets of instructions, research papers, annotated bibliographies, literature reviews, process analyses, position papers, or mechanism descriptions. Revising and editing skills are taught.

ENGL*231

Intro to Bus Communication

(Prereq: ENGL 101) 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 text, 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.

ENGL*290

Students will gain valuable experience with some of the most important types of written and oral communication required in a business and professional context.

ENGL*399

Virginia Woolf: 3 Gems in June

(Prereq: written contract between student and instructor, approved by adviser, Chair of the English Department, and Assistant Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts. Approval must be gained by the end of the semester that precedes the semester in which the independent study is undertaken.) (Writing Intensive) A maximum of 12 hours of 399 may be applied to a B.A. degree. Courses numbered 399 may not be used to fulfill requirements for core curriculum or English core (Major).

ENGL*469

Special Topic Creative Writing

(3)(Prereq: ENGL*362, ENGL*365, or ENGL*368 with a grade of C or better) An advanced creative writing workshop course in which students study published contemporary writers and create original writing in a variety of genres and subgenres. Students read and critique both published and student writing. This course may be repeated once for a total of six credit hours. F,S

ENGL*673

Media and Digital Lteracy

(Admission to the MAT Program) In this course, students will access, analyze, evaluate and produce media texts; learn the instructional applications of current software programs; consider the challenges of teaching a "digital generation"; and investigate and discuss the impact of media and digital technology on the culture. Su

ENGL*675

Topics in Amer Lit: the Novel

(3) Originating c. 1790, the American novel overcame resistance from religious and political quarters, eventually becoming a major literary form that represents American culture in all its diversity. Students will study ten American novels from a variety of perspectives that explain the genre's perennial relevance for both popular and critical readers. Su

FREN*115

Internship in Geography/GIS

GEOG*495

(1-12)(Prereq: permission of the instructor) Internship opportunities across a wide range of institutions, agencies, organizations and businesses are available to students. This course may be repeated for credit. F,S,Su.

GEOG*502

Human Geography

GEOG 502 Human Geography (3) This graduate course will explore the basic concepts, methods, and schools of thought in human geography, the branch of geography focused on the geographic aspects of human behavior and the interaction between humans and the world around them. Students will explore major subdisciplines within human geography, including population, urban, economic, cultural, and political geography.

GERM*115

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.

HIST*105

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*201

HIST*205

War & Memory: The Cold War

(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

HIST*338

(3) An interdisciplinary examination of the individual, collective, and institutional struggles associated with the history, trauma, memory, and legacy of war. May be repeated for credit under different topics no more than four times.

HIST*349

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.

HIST*501

World History for Sec.Instruct

Overview of current World History curriculu, and pedagogy for secondary school instruction.

INTEL*498

Variable Credit Internship

(3-12)(Prereq: permission of the instructor or minimum GPA of 3.0) This course is designed to facilitate off-campus, semester-long internships for students interested in the practice of intelligence studies and security studies. It is designed to be variable credit based on the needs of the student. F,S,Su.

ITAL*115

This class introduces students to the Italian language and the many facets of Italian cultures. This course also helps students develop the basic language skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everday situations in Italian cultures. As a hybrid course, three credit hours are delivered face-to-face and two hours via distance learning format. F,S.

JOUR*200

Foundations of Journalism

(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.

JOUR*201

(3) Surveys the history and principles of American journalism, including its development, philosophical foundations, products, functions, social influences, current challenges, and directions for the future. F,S,May,Su.

JOUR*304

Write for Interactive Journal

(3)(Writing Intensive)(Prereq: JOUR 200 and JOUR 201) This course builds on the basic journalism writing skills acquired in JOUR 200 through the addition of specialty reporting skills and the knowledge of interactive tools. Students will practice and refine their writing skills. Students will also learn the basic use of online reporting tools including social media video shooting, and editing basics. Classroom exercises will emphasize proper grammar, quality writing, and multi-media storytelling. F,S.

JOUR*305

Jour Writing for News Media

(3)(Prereq: JOUR 304) Workshop on news media (both in paper and web format). Emphasis placed on writing news features, hard vs. soft news pieces, and profiles for audiences of both newspapers and web news venues that include photography or video links. F, S.

JOUR*309

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.

MALS*697

Internship

(1-6)(Prereq: Permission of advisor and instructor) The guided internship requires 40 hours of on-site work per credit hour, responses to reading assignments relevant to the internship, and a final paper. The purpose of the course is to provide graduate students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) program with practical opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills, to introduce them to local and regional employers in their field of interest and study, and to enhance networking opportunities. The course may be repeated under different topics chosen to address students' needs for up to 6 credit hours. Six credit hours of this course may be applied to elective credit hours. F,S,May,Su

MUED*599

Technology in the Classroom

Specific analysis of crucial issues in the field as they exist and emerge in the future. Provides an opportunity for students to do in-depth study of specific areas of concern.

MUS*110

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.

MUS*241B

Advanced Studies Composition

MUS*487

(2)(Restricted to music majors or minors)(Prereq: MUS 387 with a grade of C or better, or permission of the instructor) This is the study of writing larger forms in the tonal style as well as pieces using 20th-century techniques. Emphasis will be on the development of motivic ideas throughout a piece, the movement of tonal areas, and where appropriate, the language of modern styles, using models and examples from Western Art music. Students will have opportunity to write pieces in their own chosen style. This course may be repeated for credit an unlimited number of times. F,S.

PHIL*101

PHIL*102

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.

PHIL*318

POLI*101

(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.

POLI*201

POLI*205

POLI*300

The Scope of American Politics

(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.

POLI*307

(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.

POLI*330

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.

POLI*370

Intro to Public Administration

A study of the basic principles and theory of administrative structure, responsibility, and control in relation to governmental management.

POLI*497

Discipline Political Science

(3) Designed to be the captstone course for students majoring in political science. This course focuses on the nature and devlopment of the discipline of political science. Particular attention is given to controversies concerning the scope and methods of conducting research in political science. Students design and carry out independent research culminating in a capstone project. Political Science majors should take this course no earlier than the last semester of their junior year. F,S,Su

POLI*560

Advanced American Government

Survey course in American government. A content-based course that examines the fundamental principles and major institutions of American government.

RELG*103

(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.

SPAN*115

THEA*220

Theater Laboratory

Supervised participation in theater production. No formal class meetings. May be repeated for credit, but no more than four credits may be applied toward the departmental major. F, S.

VPA*103

Prehistory of North America

Summer II 2020

ANTH*333

North America exhibits widespread archaeological diversity in the material culture and lifeways of ancient peoples. The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the prehistory of different regions in North America. We will consider trends in subsistence and settlement, as well as cultural patterns, exchange, social complexity, and culture contact. Discussions will cover theoretical and methodological underpinnings of contemporary archaeological thought in North America, and explore some of the hotly debated issues currently at the forefront of North American archaeology. Case studies will be used to provide in-depth examples and as material for classroom dialogue. Finally, we will discuss culture contact arising from European exploration and settlement in the New World. Issues to be covered include disease, environmental degradation, religion, and resistance to European influence. F,S.

ANTH*399

Waccamaw Indian People

Written contract between student and instructor, approved by the Department Chair and Dean.

ARTD*495

Graphic Design Internship I

ARTH*107

Late19/Erly20 Cn Photo Oceania

(=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.

ARTH*499

Topics in visual culture of special interest but which are too specific to be served by an established course. Topics may include but are not limited to more diverse imagery than traditionally offered in an art history survey course. May be taken more than once as the topic changes. Course fulfills upper level course requirement for Art Studio majors.

COMM*150

COMM*160

COMM*275

Organizational Media Design

(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

COMM*276

Communication Research

COMM*373

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) This course examines a variety of preproduction and project management elements inherent in creating video and other media in an organizational setting. Through a series of small assignments students will finish the course with a finished proposal for an internal media project within an organization. F,S.

COMM*380

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

COMM*795

Capstone Internship

(Prereq: COMM 500, COMM 675, MALS 650) This capstone stands as the culmination of the program, wherein students, under the advisement of an academic mentor, complete an internship at an organization reflecting the student'f focus and interests. This option is recommended for students interested in professional work. F,S,MY,SU.

ENGL*102

Intro to Bus Communication

ENGL*205

Literature and Culture

ENGL*290

Students will gain valuable experience with some of the most important types of written and oral communication required in a business and professional context.

ENGL*390

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

GEOG*121

European Civilization to 1648

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.

HIST*101

An introduction to the foundations of European Civilization, beginning with the early civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia, followed by a survey of the history of ancient Greece and Rome, the rise of Christianity, the transmission of this heritage to Europe, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Reformation.

HIST*105

Pre-Modern World

HIST*201

Topic: Later Roman Empire

HIST*404

This course will examine a variety of historical developments that took place in late antiquity (c. 200-800 CE) through such lenses as the political, social, religious, cultural, economic, intellectual, and military changes of the period. Topics may include sport and entertainment; barbarian migrations, ethnicity, and identity; the transformations of Mediterranean powers; shifts in late-antique art, architecture, and urbanization, or other topics as determined by the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics for up to six credit hours. F.

JOUR*200

Principles of Advertising

(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.

JOUR*311

(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.

JOUR*319

PR Practice and Events

(3)(Prereq: JOUR 309 and JOUR 311) This course is a study of event planning processes and special event planning in which students will demonstrate the ability to connect theory with the practice of event planning in public relations. F,W,S,M,Su.

JOUR*320

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*350

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.

LIS*122

MALS*592

Comm for Target Audience

(3)(Prereq: Admissions to MALS Program) This course is designed for specialized graduate work in the interdisciplinary field of liberal studies. It allows for the study of a theme, topic, and/or method that is not otherwise available, is particularly timely, or is especially relevant to students' interests. Topics will vary by instructor, and course may be repeated under different topics for up to nine elective credits in the program. F,W,S,M,Su

MALS*799

Capstone Experience

(Prereq: MALS 650 and MALS 700; 21 hours of coursework in the program and advisor approval) This course serves as the culmination of the MALS degree as students complete either a thesis or an equally significant project based on their program of study and their academic interests.

MUS*110

MUS*242B

PHIL*101

Internship for Philosophy

PHIL*495

Students will receive instruction and gain professional experience in an internship while working 10 hours per week for 12 weeks with a local business. Course contrac must be approved prior to registration.

POLI*201

POLI*205

POLI*316

Comparative Politics

Comparative approaches to political systems, behavior and institutions.

POLI*371

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.

RELG*103

THEA*149

Acting for the Non-Major

Introduction to acting through exercises, improvisations and scene study that involve public performance as well as the development of communication skills.

VPA*103

Introduction to Anthropology

Fall 2020

ANTH*100

(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.

ANTH*102

Understanding Other Cultures

ANTH*120

(3)(=GEOG 120) This course will introduce students to intersections between people and the world around them. We will explore the ways in which the environment shapes human cultures, how cultures adapt and change the environment, and the feedback loops that are created in an anthropogenic landscape. We will use case studies to illustrate these theories and discuss how our perspectives inform our understanding and interpretation of environments and human cultures, both past and present. F,S,Su.

ANTH*351

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

ARTD*108

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.

ARTD*205

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,

ARTH*107

ARTH*250

Concepts in Art History

ARTS*105

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.

COMM*150

COMM*160

COMM*274

COMM*275

Communication Research (HNR)

(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

COMM*276

COMM*301

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

COMM*304

Gender Communication (HNR)

COMM*306

Sports Media

COMM*311

Signs Among Us: Semiotics Cltr

COMM*380

COMM*399

Indep Study in Communication

(1-3) Designed for advanced self-motivated students, Communication 399, Independent Study in Communication, allows students to conduct scholarly or applied work in an academic area not offered in the traditional course format. The course will result in a document, performance, or body of work that reflects the student's research or experience, or summarizes the knowledge synthesized during a structured, sequenced order of study. Students may take a maximum of six independent study credits. No two independent studies per student may be the same topic. F,S.

COMM*495

Communication Internship

COMM*496

Sports Communication Internshp

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140 and COMM 206 and at least 60 credit hours) Students receive professional experience and instruction in a substantial internship while working 10 hours per week with a sports communication organization. This course may be repeated for up to six credit hours. F,W,S,M,Su.

DCD*100

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.

DCD*102

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.

DCD*601

Coding for Humanists

(3)This course provides a basic knowledge of how computers operate within the specific context of the procedural and narrative elements of the media and languages employed in the Digital Humanities. Student achieve a basic understanding of the principles of coding within the context of the humanities. 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

ENGL*101

ENGL*102

Intro to Creative Wrtng (HNR)

ENGL*201

(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.

ENGL*205

L&C Justice Makers

(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

ENGL*211

Intro to Tech/Profess Writing

(3 credits) Students read and analyze examples of technical, scientific, and professional writing. Writing assignments may include formal and informal reports, sets of instructions, research papers, annotated bibliographies, literature reviews, process analyses, position papers, or mechanism descriptions. Revising and editing skills are taught. F,S,Su

ENGL*231

Forms of Creative Writing

(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

ENGL*290

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.

ENGL*301

FREN*115

GEOG*120

(3)(=ANTH 120) This course will introduce students to intersections between people and the world around them. We will explore the ways in which the environment shapes human cultures, how cultures adapt and change the environment, and the feedback loops that are created in an anthropogenic landscape. We will use case studies to illustrate these theories and discuss how our perspectives inform our understanding and interpretation of environments and human cultures, both past and present. F,S,Su.

GEOG*121

Virtual Wrlds/Sptial Narrative

GEOG*200

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.

GEOG*204

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.

GEOG*316

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

GEOG*351

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

GEOG*400

Geospatial Intelligence

(Prereq: GEOG 200 or permission of the instructor) This course provides students with an introduction to existing and emerging geospatial technologies and their application across a wide range of disciplines dealing with intelligence security, and decision making. Students will explore the geospatial technologies utilized in intelligence analysis, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and 3D visualization, develop hands-on skills in digital mapping and explore applications of geospatial intelligence in a number of fields, including defense intelligence, law enforcement, and emergency management. F,S,

GEOG*557

GERM*115

German Studies I

HIST*105

Pre-Modern World (HNR)

HIST*106

HIST*201

HIST*205

The Middle Ages (500-1250)

HIST*302

A study of the causes and course of the split of the Roman world into Western European, Eastern Orthodox and Islamic culture, followed by a discussion of the civilization of the High Middle Ages and the problems of cultural change in the late medieval period.

HIST*307

EuropeanHist (1848-1914)(HNR)

A study of the main currents of European thought, from the Revolutions of 1848 to the rise of industrial power, imperalism, diplomatic realignment, nationalism, and the road to World War I.

HIST*338

War and Memory

HIST*383

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.

HIST*404

Gender in Late Antiquity

HIST*463

Civil Rights History

(3) This course introduces students to selected issues in the history of race and ethnicity. Topics may include the historical underpinnings of the legal, social, and political formation of race and ethnicity experienced by peoples and societies around the globe. May be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. Offered as needed.

HIST*593

Sptp:civil Rights History

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.

INTEL*343

Terrorism & Political Violence

(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A survey of the historical and ideological origins of selected revolutionary and/or terrorist movements with a consideration of the role played by political violence in modern society. F.

INTEL*344

Weapons of Mass Destruction

(3 credits)(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of instructor) This course examines the spread of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, as well as ballistic missiles. These systems taken together are commonly referred to as weapons of mass destruction, or WMD. Students learn what nuclear, chemical, and biologoical weapons and ballistic missiles are, and who has or might have such weapons. Students also study the actual and theoretical use of WMD by states and terrorists, consider their strategic value as instruments of national security, and grapple with problems of arms control, disarmament, and intelligence. F,S.

ITAL*115

JOUR*200

Foundations of Journalism

(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.

JOUR*201

(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

JOUR*312

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.

JOUR*316

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.

JOUR*320

Broadcast News

JOUR*340

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.

JOUR*350

Interactve Media & Socty(HNR)

LIS*122

Graduate Research Methods

LIS*312

Second Language Teaching

MALS*600

Core Seminar

This introduction to the concept of interdisciplinary graduate study explores a broad topic through various disciplinary lenses.

MALS*650

This course introduces students to the skills necessary to explore a range of topics suitable for study in the program. In addition to providing practice in locating and synthesizing information from a variety of academic resources, the course will also introduce students to other research methodologies (field research, ethnographic studies, and statistical analysis) and to theoretical and conceptual issues associated with humanities research.

MCJ*391

Recording Technology I

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of audio recording, including traditional analog techniques as well as digital hard-disk recording. Topics covered will be (1) DAW (digital audio workstation) function; (2) microphone placement; (3) mixing principles; (4) production concepts; (5) project workflow; and (6) implementation of basic MIDI principles utilizing hardware and software (virtual instruments). S.

MUS*110

PHIL*101

PHIL*318

POLI*101

POLI*201

POLI*300

Intro to European Politics

POLI*316

Comparative Politics

Comparative approaches to political systems, behavior and institutions.

POLI*319

(3)(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A survey of political systems, economy, society, and culture of the major European countries in a comparative perspective. Special emphasis is placed on common governance in Europe, and challenges facing the region in the era of globalization. F,S,Su.

POLI*368

Campaigns and Elections

(3)(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) This course provides an overview of the electoral process in America. We will approach this topic by examining the behavior and actions of candidates and their campaign apparatus, the administration of elections by public officials, voting behavior and participation by citizens, and current trends in academic research. F,S,Su.

POLI*371

Public Policy

POLI*462

The Legislative Process

A study of the structure, organization, powers, functions and problems of legislative bodies.

RELG*103

RUSS*130

Introductory Russian III

(3)(Prereq: RUSS 120) Further development of fundamentals language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), with additional consideration of culture. F,S.

SPAN*115

VPA*103

Introduction to Anthropology

Winter 2020

ANTH*100

ARTH*106

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.

HIST*106

HIST*201

HIST*389

The New South

(Writing Intensive) The Bourbon era, agrarian revolt, industrial revolution, racial problems, and the changes resulting from the impact of the Depression, New Deal, and two world wars.

PHIL*102

PHIL*318

POLI*101

POLI*201

POLI*205

POLI*300

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

POLI*330

Intro to the Middle East

POLI*331

A consideration of the historical background and contemporary status of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, covering the geographic, cultural, religious, economic, and political aspects of the crisis.

Spring 2021

ANTH*100

Introduction to Anthropology

ANTH*120

ANTH*301

Anthropological Theory

(3) This course will provide an overview of the major theoretical approaches in anthropology. These include a wide range of perspectives such as evolutionary, functionalist, structuralist, and postmodernist, among others. The class will take a chronological approach in order to explore the development of schools of thought through time. We will use case studies to illustrate these theories and discuss how our perspectives inform our understanding and interpretation of human cultures and environments, both past and present. F, S, Su.

ARTD*108

Survey of Graphic Design

ARTH*107

ARTS*105

Fundamentals of Art III

COMM*150

COMM*160

COMM*274

Intercultural Communication

COMM*276

Communication Research

COMM*301

COMM*304

Gender Communication

COMM*306

Sports Media

COMM*311

Signs Among Us: Semiotics Cltr

COMM*380

DCD*100

Technology and Humanity

DCD*102

Information Design

ENGL*101

ENGL*102

ENGL*201

ENGL*231

Forms of Creative Writing

ENGL*290

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.

ENGL*301

ENGL*453

Development of English Languag

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in ENGL*101 and ENGL*102) A study of the origins and development of languages in general, and of English and related languages in particular. No previous knowledge of Old and Middle English neccessary. S

ENGL*699

Master's Portfolio Workshop

(Admission to the MAW program and either 18 graduate hours in ENGL or permission of instructor) The capstone experience for students in the MAW program, this course is focused principally on the creation of digital portfolios that showcase 1) the quality and variety or work students have produced and 2) their abilities to contextualize, assess, and present their writing projects. Students will reflect upon their body of work in systematic ways as they anticipate and prepare for the writing settings they will encounter after leaving the program. The class is led by one professor, but because it is taught as a workhop, wherein peer feedback and guest speakers are central, it presents students with a multitude of perspectives.

FREN*115

GEOG*120

GEOG*121

Intro Cultural Herit Stds

GEOG*200

Digital Earth

GEOG*427

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

HFA*205

(3)This course introduces students to the concepts of cultural heritage. It explores the range and breadth of cultural heritage, from physical structures to cultural traditions, from man-made objects to natural landscapes, and from the pre-historic to the modern world. Students are also presented with critical theory in the discipline and methods and approaches to the protection and preservation of cultural heritage. F,S

HFA*250

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.

HIST*105

Pre-Modern World

HIST*106

HIST*201

HIST*205

Blk Atlantic&African Diaspora

HIST*363

In this course, students investigate the meanings of the Black Atlantic and the African Diaspora concepts generally studying the migrations of black people through the four Atlantic continents from the 17th century forward. Students explore several themes, such as: Slavery and the Laws in the Black Atlantic, Emancipation and Freedom, Transatlantic Voyagers, Black Cultural Unity, Resistance, and Citizenship. Primary sources are analyzed to investigate the continuity and change of themes over time, and to understand from a participant's point of view. In addition, secondary sources are used for insights into the time period and for current historiography. F,S,Su.

HIST*364

Riots,Rblions,&Prtst in ErlAm

HIST*383

History of South Carolina

A study of South Carolina's origins and development and a survey of recent South Carolina history with emphasis on social and institutional development.

HIST*451

Hist of Modern Med & The Body

(3) This course examines the development of scientific medicine as well as medical and scientific approaches to the body from 1800 to the present. This course may focus on the making of modern physicians and patients, transformations in public health and epidemiology, the roles of gender and race in treating "unhealthy" bodies, and other topics. May be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su.

HIST*463

Topics: American Slavery

HIST*563

Blk Atlantic&African Diaspora

HIST*592

Riots,Rblions,&Prtst in ErlAm

HIST*594

Hist of Modern Med & the Body

HIST*631

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.

JOUR*200

Jour Writing For News Media

(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.

JOUR*305

JOUR*309

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.

JOUR*312

Media Relations

JOUR*316

Entertainment Media

JOUR*320

Broadcast News

JOUR*340

Radio News and Entertainment

JOUR*489

SpTp:Rprtng onthe2020PresCamp

(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.

LIS*122

GrdWrtg:Docmtng&Presentation

LIS*310

Spanish in the USA

MALS*679

Studies in World Film

This course gives students the opportunity to study masterworks of world film and to explore how these works are connected to broader cultural, social and historical processes. Tis course will also explore important monuments of film criticism and theory.

MALS*700

This course allows students to hone composition and presentation skills necessary to complete a major project in their area of study.

MALS*799

Capstone Experience

MCJ*392

Recording Technology II

(Prereq: MCJ 391 or permission of the instructor after evaluation) A continuation of MCJ 391. Advanced DAW (digital audio workstation) operation, emphasizing keyboard shortcuts, with emphasis on a more comprehensive study of production workflow, including multi-track recording and mixing. A comprehensive view of professional recording will be provided by (1) location/mobile recording projects (individual and group); (2) field trips to local studios; and (3) guest lecturers. F, odd years.

MUS*110

PHIL*101

PHIL*318

POLI*101

POLI*201

Intro to Public Administration

POLI*316

Comparative Politics

Comparative approaches to political systems, behavior and institutions.

POLI*370

A study of the basic principles and theory of administrative structure, responsibility, and control in relation to governmental management.

POLI*371

Public Policy

POLI*372

Women and Public Policy

(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) This course examines the expanding role of women in political life. Students will study women as emerging political players in society, with a particular focus on strategies for gaining political power, the evolution of public policies that affect the lives and opportuities of women, and the present political status of women in the U.S. Some section of this class will be offered as experiential learning. F,S,Su.

POLI*432

Great Decision US Foreign Pol

(1)(Prereq: permission of the instructor) This course is centered on the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions program, where students participate in hosting the program as part of a community and academic outreach iniative of the Edwards College of Humanitites and Fine Arts each Spring. The course also includes follow-on discussion groups on-line related to the current event topics selected by the Foreign Policy Association each year. The course may be repeated up to three times for credit. S.

POLI*463

The American Chief Executive

The constitutional powers and political roles of the American President with lesser emphasis upon state governors. An analysis of the chief executive and administration, executive relationship with legistatures, and party and popular leadership by the executive.

RELG*103

Intermediate Russian Studies I

RUSS*210

(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

SPAN*115

Tp:Decoding Contemporary Art

VPA*103

VPA*422

Grant Writing for Non-Profit

Hybrid Courses

Fall 2020

ANTH*300

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.

ARTD*201

Graphic Design I

(3 credits)(Prereq: ARTS 103 and ARTS*105)(Computer Usage) An introductory course addressing the role of the professional designer in visual communications. Strategies, techniques and software used in the electronic design process are addressed. Topics covered are layout, design, typography, illustration, web design and desktop publishing. F.S.

ARTD*202

Graphic Design II

(Prereq: ARTS 103 and ARTD 201)(Computer Usage) A course exploring printing and reproduction methods. Projects focus on printing processes and the production of camera ready art. Extensive use of the computer as a graphic design tool. F,S.

ARTD*208

Typography I

(3 credits)(Prereq: ARTS*103, ARTS*105) An introduction to the study of typographic theory and practice. Emphasis of the course is on typographic anatomy and vocabulary, grids and grid structures, and heirarchical relationships. F,S

ARTD*301

Graphic Design III

(Prereq: ARTD 202) A combined graphic design hiroty and intermediate studio practice course focusing on process, creative problem solving, research, and design context. F,S.

ARTD*310

Identity Systems

(3 credits)(Prereq: BFA Major only) An introductory course in visual identity system concepts. Using semiotics, color, typography and use of form applied to a variety of mediums. F

ARTD*497

The Designer As a Professional

(3 credits)(Prereq: ARTD*302 or ARTD*400) An advanced course developing the final materials and knowledge needed to succeed as a professional designer. Lectures and discussions focus on the business of design. Projects include the revision of existing projects and the execution of new work to complete a professional portfolio. F,S

ARTH*107

Fundamentals of Drawing I

ARTS*111

Fundamentals of Drawing I will introduce the student to the basic materials and methodologies of drawing. The course will focus on developing students' observational skills through multiple techniques, linear sighting strategies, various media, and a rigorous studio practice. F,S.

ARTS*112

Fundamentals of Drawing II

(3) (Prereq: ARTS 111) Fundamentals of Drawing II builds upon the methodologies of Fundamentals of Drawing I and expands the students' repertoire into more contemporary drawing practices. Students will explore complex spatial exercises through the use of various mediums and the use of color. Conceptual development through a rigorous studio practice will emphasized. F,S.

ARTS*204

Introduction to Ceramics

(3 credits) An introductory course to explore ceramic processes involved with pottery and sculpture. Concentration is on hand building techniques of pinch, coil, and slab construction. Experiences include decorating techniques, several glaze technologies and kiln loading and firing. F,S.

ARTS*211

Introduction to Painting I

(3 credits)(Prereq: ARTS 103 or ARTS 111 or ARTS 112) Introduction to the concepts and materials of water-based painting. Included are dry and wet paper techniques, resists, various supports and grounds: traditional and contemporary usages. F.

ARTS*262

Introduction to Photography

(3) Students of this course learn to interpret visual imagery, see and communicate visually, and craft photographs through the exploration and practice of image making. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, exercises, and critique students learn the fundamental tools, practice, and visual language of the medium. This course emphasizes the use of photography as a mode for personal expression through the creative use of the camera, imaging editing, and a critical awareness of issues in contemporary photography. F,S,Su

ARTS*313

Intrmd Painting III, Portrait

(3 credits)(Prereq: ARTS*211 or ARTS*212) Painting the Portrait is an intermediate level painting course. Portrait painting is a genre that expresses essence in the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of the sitter. The challenge is to express the portrait making it relevant to contemporary art and life. Paint media selection for this course will be an individual choice. Knowledge of the chosen paint media is essential for successful portrait results. Technical and skill development will include anatomical studies, proportions of the face and figure, color studies, observations of skull and plaster casts and compositional strategies through direct observation of the model. F.

ARTS*318

Advanced Color Theory

(Prereq: ARTS 297) An advanced course in the principles of color theory and color usage. F.

ARTS*421

Advance Ceramics I

(Prereq: ARTS 204 and ARTS 323 or permission of instructor) This course combines review and refinement of existing clay forming processes leading to the extension of skill acquisitions. The focus is on personal design and construction of the clay object, whether functional and/or sculptural in purpose. Issues with the craft/fine art debate are addressed by presentations and readings to provide historical and contemporary contexts for students to explore design and meaning for the ceramic ojbect today. Further glaze and surface resolutions are explored and mixed media options are addressed. F.

ARTS*497

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

ARTS*599

Independent Study Studio Art

This course is designed for graduate study in studio art. The instructor will facilitate students in their development of self-expression and conceptulization. The emphasis in this course will be placed on a strong body of art work that reflects sound art technique, thematic development, knowledgeable content and a personal style.

CHIN*115

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

CHIN*211

Intermediate Chinese II

(3 credits)(Prereq: CHIN*210 with a grade of 'C' or better, or permission of the instructor) This course refines and further develops the fundamental language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in preparation for advanced-level course work. Using Mandarin Chinese as their primary language, students engage in activities at novice-mid proficiency level, necessary to function successfully in everyday situations in Chinese culture. The course also helps them gain more and in-depth knowledge of different aspects of Chinese culture and society. Students learn to discuss in Chinese a wide range of topics relating to social life such as seeing a doctor, asking and giving directions, and renting and leasing an apartment. F,S,Su

CHIN*311

Chinese Reading and Writing

(3 credits)(Prereq: CHIN*210 or permission of the instructor) This course provides students who have taken CHIN*210, or obtained equivalent proficiency, with the opportunity to further develop reading and writing skills in Mandarin Chinese at the intermediate-mid level. Students gain knowledge of Chinese vocabulary and grammar through authentic intermediate-mid-level texts with exercises specifically created to guide comprehension and to strengthen reading strategies. Students acquire about 300 essential Chinese characters and master effective tools for character learning. F,S,Su

COMM*150

COMM*160

COMM*275

(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

COMM*311

Video Production & Practice

COMM*314

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Introduces students to the foundational basics of video production. Through individual and team activities, students build skills in video composition, framing, lighting, audio, and other production proficiencies while gaining an understanding of the technology and theory behind video production. F,S,Su.

COMM*323

Imagery of Advertising (HNR)

COMM*348

Family Communication

(3) This course is designed to develop students' understanding of and ability to analyze various aspects of communication within families. A variety of communication contexts and issues as well as family forms in contemporary society will be considered, and we will review research on several key issues pertaining to today's families. F,S,Su.

COMM*373

Organizational Media Design

COMM*399

Study in Video Technology

COMM*411

Health and the Media

(Prereq: COMM 311) This course emphasizes media-based health messages, focuses specifically on messages depicted in television dramas, films/movies, news, and the Internet. The course focuses on health communication campaigns, as well as the application of health communication theory and strategy to campaign messages in order to maximize message effectiveness. This course is intended for a future health care professional, health communication professional or health care consumer. F, S.

COMM*491

Communication Capstone:Thesis

COMM*502

Communication Activism

(3) Students work with non-governmental, governmental and/or grass roots advocacy groups to engage in public service, social justice, and/or other applied communication projects. Students research, publicize, advocate for, and/or intervene in a social justice project with a community service organization. F,W,S,M,Su.

COMM*691

Applied Communication Capstone

DCD*200

Intro to Digital Humanities

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 exercised that allow students to build practical skill sets. F,S,Su.

DCD*301

Text Methods

(3) (Prereq: DCD 345) This methods course provides an in depth overview and history of text technologies and the mediation of literary texts. Students are introduced to concepts of textual mediation, digitalization and archiving, as well as critical debates surrounding intellectual property in digital environments, text interface design, and the politics of reading and translation across modalities. Practically, students gain exposure and facility with text encoding systems and languages including TEI, XML, and metadata platforms (Omeka). F, S, Su.

DCD*495

Internship

(3) (Prereq: DCD 345) The guided internship requires 120 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, to introduce them to local and regional employers in their field of study, and to enhance networking and collaboration opportunities. Students are professionally supervised in an organization while working 12 weeks at 10 hours per week. May be repeated one time for credit. F, S.

DCD*496

Practicum

(3) (DCD 345) 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.

ENGL*101

ENGL*102

Rhetoric and Argumentation

ENGL*103

(3) This course provides students with an introduction to rhetorical theory and, as a result, strategies for analyzing the arguments used in a variety of texts. Primarily a course in critical thinking, ENGL 103 supports students' development as both readers and writers through the application of rhetorical concepts. F,S,Su.

ENGL*201

L&C: Immigrants and Exiles

ENGL*205

ENGL*231

L acrs C: Myth and Folklore

ENGL*277

(3 credits) This course is designed to introduce students to works of literature in translation from the Eastern and/or Western literary and intellectual traditions. Drawing from a variety of texts, genres, and formats, each section will examine issues of cultural interaction and translation, emphasizing the significance of cross-cultural dialogue and transfer of ideas between world cultures, historical periods, and/or literary movements.

ENGL*300

Critical Conversations in Engl

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102 with a grade of 'C' or better) A research-intensive course that offers English majors the opportunity to examine a critical issue current in the discipline of English studies and to participate in a rigorous exchange about this issue with their peers. Depending on the demonstrated scholarly expertise and active research agenda of the instructor, the course will explore a range of theoretical and historical models of reading and reception. English majors should take the course in the first semester of their junior year (or for more advanced majors, during the second semester of their sophomore year). Sections of the course will be offered in both fall and spring semesters and enrollment will be limited to 20 students. This course may be repeated for credit once under a different instructor. F,S

ENGL*334

Persp on Brit Lit/Culture

(3)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102 with a grade of C or better)This course develops students' knowledge of a wide range of British literary and cultural texts that are critically analyzed within particular social, historical, political, theoretical, popular, and/or aesthetic contexts. Through various overlapping forms of representation (textual, digital, aural, visual), students explore the major social, cultural, and political concerns of British literature and culture, including industrialization and urbanization, ideologies of class and gender, nation and empire, scientific progress and religious crisis, technological innovation, and modernization. The literary and cultural texts that students read, view, and listen to include canonical as well as lesser known titles that the instructor selects from these main sources: poetry, fiction, non-fiction, contemporary video, musical lyrics, and/or cinema. The course features interactive and diverse approaches to assessment, from traditional papers to digital collaborations that show student engagement with British texts and their literary/cultural contexts. F,S

ENGL*335

Persp on Wrld/Anglo Lit/Cltre

(3)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102 with a grade of C or better)This course develops students' knowledge of a wide range of World and Anglophone literary and cultural texts that are critically analyzed within particular culture, historical, political, theoretical, popular, and/or aesthetic contexts. Through various overlapping forms of representation (textual, digital, aural, visual), students explore diverse and recurring themes in World and Anglophone texts. The course features interactive and diverse approaches to assessment, from traditional papers to digital collaborations that show student engagement with visual and new media texts or performances and their literary/cultural contexts. F,S

ENGL*337

Perspectives on Genre

(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

ENGL*362

Fiction I

(3)(Prereq: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a grade of C or better) An introductory creative writing workshop course in which students study published contemporary short stories and create original works of short fiction. Student read and critique both published and student work. F,S.

ENGL*379

Topics in Film Studies

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102 with a grade of 'C' or better) Drawing from a variety of genres and styles, historical movements and production contexts, themes and national traditions, this course explores major concepts in film studies as academic discipline. Course content may privilege the work of a particular director, a movement or theme. The course consists of a 75-minute lecture/discussion session and a mandatory 2-hour screening lab each week.

ENGL*391

Intro to New Literacy Studies

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a grade of 'C' or better) This course provides an introduction to the sub-field of New Literacy Studies, with emphasis on how the discipline works in conversation with the field of Composition and Rhetoric. Students will read theoretical, pedagogical, and narrative texts to engage with questions about how we navigate multiple and layered literacies in everyday life as well as in the academy. F.

ENGL*451

Intro Study Lang & Mod Grammar

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in ENGL*101 and ENGL*102) An introduction to the general principles concerning the design and function of human language, and an overview of the history of grammar with emphasis upon modern grammatical theory. Illustrative material is drawn from the English language, modern European languages, and others. F

ENGL*459

Adv Composition and Rhetoric

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in ENGL*101 and ENGL*102) Writing that involves different aims, types, and audiences. Students learn theory about composition, rhetoric, and reading. Students also read examples, do library research, and review grammar, punctuation, and editing. F,S,Su

ENGL*483

Theory of Literary Criticism

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in a 300-level+ ENGL course) A study of various theories of literary criticism as applied to the major genres (fiction, poetry, and drama) with the aim of establishing standards of judgement.

FREN*312

Second Language Teaching Lab

GEOG*121

Intermediate German Stds I

GEOG*300

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.

GERM*115

German Studies I

GERM*210

(3)(Prereq: GERM 115 or by placement) Intensive review and enhancement of fundamental language skills in preparation for advanced-level coursework. F,S

GERM*305

Guided Grammar Practice

GERM*406

Vikings to Wagner

(3 credits)(Prereq: GERM*211) This course conveys the myths of the Germanic people of northern Europe and traces how these stories have been appropriated for political and nationalist goals through the 19th century to the present in Germanic cultures. F,S,Su

HFA*190

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.

HIST*106

HIST*205

Intro to Public History(HNR)

HIST*344

Conflict and Society

(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.

HIST*375

Lebanon and Syria

(3) This course examines the history of peace efforts in the Middle East, divergent historical narratives and the role of historians in conflict transformation and historical reconciliation. The course requires students to engage a wide- ranging selection of primary and secondary texts from different political perspectives. This course may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,M,Su.

HIST*395

(3) This course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of public history. It explores the methods, theories and practices of public history. The course examines such public history tracks as museums, archives, national parks, cultural resource management and historic preservation, and introduces students to such topics as oral history, popular culture and environmental protection. While studying professions related to and meeting professionals in public history, the course will survey and implement public history tools, which may include technology, media, consulting, tourism and exhibits. Students will also be immersed in real world experiences dealing with public history and learn more about post-baccalaureate employment opportunities as well as graduate programs in public history. F,S,Su.

ITAL*115

Intermediate Italian Study II

ITAL*210

Intermediate Italian I

(Prereq: ITAL 130 or by placement exam) Intensive review of fundamental language skills in preparation for advanced-level coursework.

ITAL*211

(3)(Prereq: ITAL 210 or by placement) Intensive review of fundamental language skills in preparation for advanced-level coursework. F,S

JOUR*200

Write for Interactive Journal

(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.

JOUR*304

JOUR*310

Writing for Broadcast

(3)(Prereq: JOUR 304) An introduction to broadcast media as well as reporting. Students learn components of script writing, videotape editing and the impact of broadcast. F,S.

JOUR*317

Television Studio Production

(Prereq: JOUR 200 or JOUR 201 or permission of instructor) This course introduces students to the practice of television studio production with a special emphasis on the roles of producing and directing. Set designs and lighting plot plans are thoroughly examined and determinded for each production whether for broadcast, cable, corporate media, community media productions or not-for-profit organizations. Studio crew positions including assistant director, floor director, camera operator, switcher, video recorder, audio engineer and graphics operator are rotated for each assignment to make students aware of their specific techniques. Projects are complete in a real-time environment. Post-production is not considered for this class.

JOUR*319

PR Practice and Events

JOUR*326

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.

LIS*122

Commercial Performance Styles

MCJ*382

(Prereq: Successfully pass the Sophomore Barrier) A course open to all students interested in a career in commercial music. Course focuses on performing various commercial styles required of the contemporary 'gigging' musician in an historical context and building a repertoire of style specific songs. S.

MTM*510

Acoustics

(3)The study of music acoustics and the behavior of sound, including music instrument acoustics, room acoustics,sound reinforcement, tuning and tonality,and the basic physical and perception functions of the human ear. Students are trained to understand the creation and manipulation of sound for recording, editing,production,and composition. F,S.

MTM*521

Technical Skills for Engineers

(2) Developing technical skills helpful for Recording Engineers working in professional or home studios, including:computer repair data management, studio set-up and physical routing,cable repair, and invoicing/billing. F,S.

MTM*591

Graduate Recording Tech I

(3)course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of audio recording, including traditional analog techniques as well as digital hard-disk recording.Topics covered will be:(1)DAW (digital audio workstation) function; (2) microphone placement; (3)mixing principles: (4) production concepts; (5)project workflow; and (6) implementation of basic MIDI principles utilizing hardware and software(virtual instruments).F

MUED*165

Class Voice I

Elementary course in singing in which both group and individual techniques are employed. Emphasis on the study of voice production and principles of singing. Two meetings and two laboratory periods each week.

MUED*237

Choral Tech for Instrumentals

(2)(Prereq: MUS 216 and MUS 218) Rehearsal techniques, repertoire, and administration of secondary (middle and high school) choral programs. Includes mixed concert choirs, male and female choirs, and techniques for show/jazz choir. Field work is required. Two contact hours. F.

MUED*440

Choral Music Methods I

(2 credits) (Prereq: MUS 216, MUS 218 and MUS 333) This course provides study of repertoire, score analysis, rehearsal techniques, sight reading methods, and administration of upper elementary and middle school choral programs, Grades 4-8. Vocal concentration students study treble and mixed choirs and techniques for working with the adolescent voice. Fieldwork is required. S.

MUS*105D

Applied Music: Saxophone

MUS*106C

Concepts&Elem of Music Theory

MUS*115

(Restricted to Music majors, minors, or permission of the instructor)(Coreq: MUS 117 and MUS 172) This course is designed to study basic concepts of counterpoint and phrase structure, including simple embellishments of melodic lines, use of primary triads in phrases and an introduction to voice leading. F

MUS*117

Ear Training & Sight Singing I

(Restricted to Music majors, minors, or permission of the instructor)(Coreq: MUS 115 and MUS 172) Ear Training and Sight Singing I skills include sight-singing, melodic dictation, simple harmonic dictation, common rhythmic patterns in simple and compound meters, introduction to C-clefs reading. F

MUS*124A

Symphonic Band

(0-1) Study, rehearsal and performance of wind band music written for large instrumental ensembles. Includes several performances and concerts. Emphasis on attaining high music standards. Up to three credit hours can be counted for core credit. F, S.

MUS*124M

Marching Band

(0-1)Marching Band serves as a creative and performing outlet for university students. This ensemble performs at exhibitions, football games, and other athletic events. The course does involve physical activity and requires the course members to collaborate in different ways to achieve a common performance goal to support and improve community and societal environments. Additionally, music education majors gain valuable pedagogical experience related to the administration of a marching band. Open to all qualified students of Coastal Carolina University and HGTC. May be repeated; students should check with their major department regarding applicable degree credit. F.

MUS*131

Applied Music

MUS*132

Applied Music

MUS*134S

Saxophone Ensemble

MUS*141B

MUS*151B

Applied Music: Oboe

MUS*151C

MUS*151D

Applied Music: Saxophone

MUS*151E

Applied Music: Bassoon

MUS*161A

MUS*161C

Ear Trng/Sight Singing III

MUS*161E

Applied Music: Euphonium

MUS*172

Class Piano I

(Coreq: MUS 115 and MUS 117, or permission of instructor) The first course in a four-course sequence that leads to successful completion of the music departmental piano proficiency requirement. Offered in a multi-keyboard lab for students pursuing a major or minor in Music. This course will emphasize the development of functional keyboard techniques, which work in tandem with Music Theory and Ear Training, in fostering solid, basic musicianship skills. F.

MUS*217

(Restricted to Music majors, minors, or permission of the instructor)(Prereq: MUS 118)(Coreq: MUS 215 and MUS 272) This is a contination of musicianship skills, incorporating hearing and singing basic chromaticism in melodies, chords and modulations, 2-part dictations of increasing complexity, and additional C-clef reading. F.

MUS*231

Applied Music

MUS*232

Applied Music

MUS*251C

MUS*251D

Applied Music: Saxophone

MUS*252A

Applied Music: Flute

MUS*261A

MUS*261C

MUS*261D

MUS*262A

MUS*262D

MUS*272

Class Piano III

(Prereq: MUS 173, MUS 116, and MUS 118; or permission of instructor)(Coreq: MUS 215 and MUS 217, or permission of the instructor) The third course in a four-course sequence that leads to successful completion of the music departmental piano proficiency requirement. Offered in a multi-keyboard lab for students pursuing a major or minor in music. This course will emphasize the development of functional keyboard techniques, which work in tandem with Music Theory and Ear Training, in fostering solid, basic musicianship skills. F.

MUS*331

Applied Music

MUS*332

Conducting and Score Reading

Applied Music

MUS*333

Application of basic conducting techniques requisite for expressing style, patterns, dynamics and tempi; analysis of conductor/'s score and rehearsal practices common to both choral and instrumental music.

MUS*341B

Applied Music: Woodwind Instr

MUS*351A

Applied Music: Flute

MUS*351C

MUS*352C

Applied Music: Woodwind Instr

MUS*387

Basic Studies in Composition

(Prereq: MUS 270 with a minimum grade of C, or permission of the instructor) This is the study of writing basic elements of the tonal style. Emphasis will be on construction of melody, accompaniment figures, harmonies and simple forms, using models and examples from western art music. F,S.

MUS*431

MUS*461A

MUS*461D

Advanced Studies Composition

MUS*487

MUS*497

Senior Project Preparation

(0)(Prereq: Senior Standing) The purpose of the Senior Project Preparation is to establish an appropriate Senior Project for students seeking a B.A. in Music with Concentration in General Studies. This preparation includes formulating an acceptable project in consultation with an advisor, forming a committee to review and advise on the proposal and subsequent work on the project, and obtaining approval for this project from the committee. Pass/Fail grading only.

PHIL*101

PHIL*102

Intro to Political Philosophy

PHIL*103

(3 credits). This course surveys broad trends in political thought:liberalism,conservatism,libertarianism,com munism and more are possibly covered. Specific political thinkers from the ancient world through today may be considered. Crucial polical concepts such as justice, liberty and equality may also be considered. The overarching goal is to critically explore how humanity has attempted to organize socail and polical life, all with an eye toward the understanding and evaluation of politics today. No background in philosophy is required. F,S.

PHIL*300

Ancient Philosophy

This course is a survey of the history of ancient Greek philosophy from the Milesians through Aristotle. It traces the development of philosophical themes among the Pre-Socratics and proceeds to their development in the works of Plato and Aristotle. The emphasis throughout will be on understanding, analyzing, and evaluating the arguments of the philosophers.

PHIL*305

Contemporary Moral Issues

This is a course in the application of ethical theory through the examination of moral issues confronting people in contemporary society. Topics vary but may include discussion of ethical problems related to abortion, drug use and laws, euthanasia, war and terrorism, homosexuality, violence, animal rights, the environment and punishment.

PHIL*312

Intelligence Ethics

(3) The course investigates ethical issues as they arise for intelligence professionals. Topics covered may include surveillance ethics, the ethics of espionage, covert action and special operations. The value and importance of studying intelligence ethics is emphasized. F,S

PHIL*370

Medieval Philosophy

(3)(Prereq: PHIL 101 or permission of the instructor) This course is a survey of Western philosophical thought during the Middle Ages, roughly from Late Antiquity to the Renaissance. Topics may include the question of the nature and existence of God, whether humans are free, the nature of time and whether the world is eternal, identity and difference, necessity and possibility, medieval logic, and skepticism about philosophical and scientific knowledge. Significant figures discussed may include Augustine, Boethius, Avicenna, Abelard, Anselm, Averroes, Aquinas, Duns Scotus, and Ockham, as well as the classical background from Aristotle and Plato. Offered as needed.

PHIL*399

Ethics of Leadership

(1-3) For more information, see the Non-Traditional Coursework in the Academic Regulations section in this catalog. May be repeated for credit under different topics.

POLI*101

POLI*205

Contemporary African Politics

POLI*333

Islam and World Politics

POLI*335

Chinese Politics

A study of the politics of mainland China with an emphasis on the politics of the post-Mao era (after 1978).

POLI*346

This course introduces students to the contemporary political issues of the African continent. It provides understanding(s) of pre-colonial and contemporary governance structures, effects of colonialism, the post-colonial state - the military in politics, "democratization" and Africa in the global economy. Emphasis is also placed on several key issues and analytical approaches to the study of Africa e.g. feminist,environmentalism and modernization theories of conflict and change.

POLI*406

American Political Thought

(3) An analysis of the foundation and development of American politics from the early colonial period through current political debates. Emphasis will be placed on American theories of rights, liberties, citizenship, and constitutionalism. F, even years.

POLI*440

SC State Legislative Process

An introduction to the practice of state legislative procedures. Students are required to participate in the South Carolina Legislature activity. May be repeated up to eight times for credit. May be counted up to three credits for political science major or minor requirements. F, S.

POLI*452

The Judicial Process

A study of the growth of law, the law-making function of the courts, the structure and organization of federal and state courts, the procedures involved in civil and criminal cases, and the problems and proposals for reform in the administration of justice.

POLI*491

Topics: Solar Ambassadors

Reading and research on selected subjects in Politics. Open to juniors and seniors with the consent of the instructor.

RELG*104

Intro to Asian Religious Trad

This course provides an introduction to the most prevalent and enduring ideas, images, and personalities of Asian religious traditions including Daoism, Confucianism, East Asian Shamanism, Shinto and Buddhism. The regions of focus include India, Tibet, China, Korea and Japan, with some reference to other areas of Asia.

RELG*491

Sptp: Hinduism in Lit. & Film

Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of courses by suffix and title.

SPAN*115

Hispanic Culture/Civilization

SPAN*340

A study of the historical development and various cultural manifestations of the Spanish, Latin American, and contemporary Hispanic civilization.

THEA*130

Principles of Dramatic Analys

(3)(=THEA 130H) This course is designed to cultivate the students understanding of contemporary cultural/literary theories, critical evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of dramatic literature and performance. The class emphasizes the traditional and non-traditional canons of dramatic literature, traditional structures and forms of drama and cultural arguments within their literary, historical and philosophical context. F, S.

THEA*130H

Principles of Dramatic Analysi

(3)(=THEA 130)(Prereq: Honors student or permission of the instructor) This course is designed to cultivate the students understanding of contemporary cultural/literary theories, critical evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of dramatic literature and performance. The class emphasizes the traditional and non-traditional canons of dramatic literature, traditional structures and forms of drama and cultural arguments within their literary, historical and philosophical context. F, S.

THEA*149

Acting for the Non-Major

Introduction to acting through exercises, improvisations and scene study that involve public performance as well as the development of communication skills.

THEA*150

Acting I

(3 credits)(Prereq: permission of the instructor) Acting I is a studio course in the foundational techniques of acting. The course explores the demands and conventions of realistic acting. Using a variety of individual and group exercises the student will develop actor skills through exploration of work on the self and work on the role. Students will create and develop character using vocal and physical exploration, script analysis, and the active pursuit of objectives among others. Participants in this course will perform improvisations, monologues and scenes. Written work will include character analyses, text analyses, and critical review of outside performances. S

THEA*154

Intro to Costuming

Basic principles of costume design and construction and survey of selected historical periods in costume history.

THEA*155

Stagecraft

A beginning course in the principles and practice of stagecraft.

THEA*171

Stage Auditions

A beginning study of audition methods, including material selection, role preparation, and casting presentation.

THEA*245

Intro to Physical Theatre

(Prereq: THEA 250) This course is required for a major. Introduction to Physical Theatre is a studio based course that expands upon the foundations learned in Acting I, Acting I:Studio, Acting II and Acting II:Studio. Students are provdied with an opportunity to develop sensitivity, intelligence and strength as physical theatre performers through ongoing practice and exposure to a variety of physical theatre and movement techniques. Students will learn to use compositional tools, develop physically inspired characters and interact with environmental elements through performer-created projects.

THEA*288

Directing I:Director's Vision

History, theory, and principles of directing. Examines director's role and responsibilities, play selection,conceptualizing, ground plans, blocking.

THEA*301

Repertory for Musical Thea I

(Prereq THEA 212) The student will explore and experience the nature of musical theatre and the unique performance demands required to create it at a proficient level. Emphasis will be placed on the initial study of the elements and techniques used to craft process for the musical theatre actor and selection of repertoire to best showcase individual vocal abilities. F, S.

THEA*321

Applied Theatre

This class explores techniques, methodology and history of applied theatre focusing on social change, current events and/or social justice. Class includes experiential learning projects with targeted populations and/or non-profit organizations. F,S.

THEA*350

Acting III

(Prereq: THEA 260, B.F.A. program only, or by permission of the instructor) A studio course that expands upon the foundations learned in Acting I, Acting I: Studio and Acting II, Acting II: Studio. Actors are challenged to explore elements of character and style through the study of the Non-Realist genre. Students broaden their knowledge of acting as they approach material that makes increased demands on their physical, vocal, technical and imaginative resources. The techniques for character development, the pursuit of action and the understanding of text will be employed in the realm of modernist approach to theatre. Topics may be drawn from contemporary, modern and avant-garde dram. F.

THEA*352

Costume Design

Methods and principles of costume design with projects in both modern and period styles. Includes research methods, design conceptualiza- tions, organization, communicating ideas through images, and play analysis for the costume designer.

THEA*356

Lighting Design

(3)(Prereq: THEA 255) Principles and theory of theatrical lighting design, including design process and execution, equipment and online request, script analysis and color theory.

THEA*361

Theatre History and Lit I

Traces major developments in theatre production and dramatic literature from their beginnings to the mid-17th century. Lecture, student presentation. Cross-listed with Classical Studies 361.

THEA*363

History of Musical Theater

A survey of the playwrights, composers, directors, choreographers, performers, and productions of the American musical theatre from its European beginnings to the present; specific works are studied.

THEA*368

Acting for the Camera

(3)(Prereq: THEA 350 or THEA 295) This is a course that explores the fundamental techniques for working in front of the camera. Through practical application of acting exercises, individual work and scene work the student will learn techniques that will release them into performance. Instruction includes focus on technical language of film and television in addition to established acting techniques. Upon completion of the course, students receive a "reel" of the work accomplished during the semester. F.

THEA*372

Movement for the Actor

(Prereq: THEA 150) The course will provide an introduction to current ideas in movement theory. Students will gain basic physical skills needed for acting: breath control, relaxation, flexibility and manipulation of the body at rest and in motion. In addition, this course will explore a method of training actors and their collaborators to develop a language of movement and sound based on the elements of time and space. F.

THEA*399

Theatrical Entrepreneurship

For information, see Academic Regulation section. May be repeated for credit under different topics.

THEA*401

Repertory for Musical Thea III

(Prereq: THEA 302) The advanced study of elements and techniques used to craft processes for the musical theatre actor and the unique performance demands required to create it at a proficient level. May be taken twice for credit.

THEA*425

World Dramatic Literature

A critical and historical survey of the cardinal works of dramatic literature across the epochs of theatrical performance. The course accents analysis and interpretation.

THEA*450

Acting IV

(Prereq; THEA 364, B.F.A. program only, or by permission of the instructor) The course explores the fundamental techniques of elevated text work. By studying the demands and conventions of classical plays, the actor will be challenged to apply learned techniques and, in addition, develop an approach to elevated text. Extensive text analysis, including examination of verse structure and scansion, will be used in combination with class exercises. Students will utilize the work from preceding acting courses and will understand its connection to classical performance. The work will culminate in monologue, sonnet, or scene work. F.

THEA*491

SpTop: New Works Development

Topics in the areas of theatre that result in the creation of a new work in dramatic literature, performance, or design. Special topics courses will be announced and described prior to early registration each semester.

Winter 2020

No Courses found for Winter

Spring 2021

ANTH*101L

Primates, People & Prehist Lab

This laboratory accompanies 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.

ANTH*310

Myth, Ritual & Magic

This is an anthropological course that will examine ancient & histroical cultures' supernatural beliefs, ritual practices, and mystical symbolism, and how these reflect societies' values and world views about power, gender, and identity. Topics will include: "goddess" cults, witchcraft, spirits/demons, shamans, divination, sacrifice, magic, and cult objects. We will approach these topics through folklore, mythology, historic, and archaeological evidence.

ARTD*205

Designing for the Screen

ARTD*208

Typography I

ARTD*301

Graphic Design III

(Prereq: ARTD 202) A combined graphic design hiroty and intermediate studio practice course focusing on process, creative problem solving, research, and design context. F,S.

ARTD*308

Typography II

(3 credits)(Prereq: BFA major only, ARTD*208) Building on the skills and techniques learned in Typography I, Typography II addresses theoretical and real-world design problems. S

ARTD*497

The Designer As a Professional

ARTH*105

History of Western Art I(HNR)

(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.

ARTH*106

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.

ARTH*360

Gender and Ethnicity in Art

A critical examination of how gender and ethnicity have been represented in visual culture within the Western tradition.

ARTS*112

Drawing II

ARTS*204

Introduction to Ceramics

ARTS*212

Introduction to Painting II

(3 credits)(Prereq: ARTS*111 or ARTS*112 or ARTS*103) Introduction to the concepts and materials of painting with opaque media in traditional and contemporary usages. Included are all prima, wet-in-wet, underpainting, glazing, palette knife techniques, various supports, and grounds. S.

ARTS*231

Life Drawing I

An introduction to drawing the figure from life, with an emphasis on visual perception and basic drawing skills.

ARTS*262

Introduction to Photography

ARTS*312

Intermd Painting II, Abstract

(3 credits)(Prereq: ARTS 211 or ARTS 212 or ARTS 311) Further explorations into traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques of painting with an emphasis on experimentation, development of individual expression, and concept. S.

ARTS*329

The Treachery of Objects

This course investigates the use of found objects and materials to create and critique art through hands-on studio projects, readings, films, and discussion.

ARTS*412

Advanced Painting II

(3 credits)(Prereq: ARTS 311, ARTS 312 or ARTS 411) Upper level courses for students with substantial backgrounds in painting. The choice of medium and conrtent is determined by the student. Creating a mature body or work, developing personal expression and style are emphasized. S.

ARTS*423

Advanced Ceramics II

(3 credits) (Prereq: ARTS 204 and ARTS 323 or pennission of the instructor) This course examines a variety of strategies for developing a conceptual focus in ceramics. Emphasis is on individual creative expression within the specificity of the ceramic medium. Clay formulation, glaze calculation, and firing technologies are further explored to help each student effectively utilize ceramic materials in ways to enhance and improve their own aesthetic sensibilities. S

COMM*140

Modern Human Comm: Prin & Prac

COMM*150

COMM*274

COMM*275

(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

COMM*311

Video Production & Practice

COMM*314

COMM*320

Short-Form Org Vid Production

(3 credits) This course introduces students to the production of short form video content for organizations. Video content is on the rise and organizations and individuals are turning more and more to short-form videos to persuade, inform, and entertain. Through individual and team activities students build skills in organizational storytelling and informational dissemination through the creation of short form videos. Through the creation of hype, crisis, and public service videos, students develop proficiency in video production techniques and technologies. F,S,Su

COMM*341

Advanced Public Speaking

Analysis and advanced applications of public discourse and discursive strategies with emphasis on speech structure and delivery methods.

COMM*350

Interpersonal Comm Foundations

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) This course will cover the basic principles of interpersonal communication which includes - but is not limited to - communicating with friends, co-workers, fellow students, and various general publics. Discussions will cover general communication theories and topics such as communication and self-concept, perceptions, language and culture, nonverbal communication, conflict management, and listening. Students will work on deepening their understanding of communication and on improving their communication skills. F,S.

COMM*373

Organizational Media Design

DCD*201

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.

DCD*302

Visual Methods

(3) (Prereq: DCD 345) An intermediate course that provides students with an in-depth exploration of the theories and practicum of visual and verbal elements used by visual communicators. This course will build on the issues found in relation to cultural shifts in aesthetic trends and consumer behavior while also discussing solutions created by visual communicators and the software tools used. F, S, Su.

DCD*496

Practicum

ENGL*101

ENGL*102

ENGL*201

ENGL*205

Literature and Culture

ENGL*231

Literature Across Culture

ENGL*277

ENGL*290

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.

ENGL*331

Persp on Vis/New Media Stds

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102 with a grade of 'C' or better) This course develops students' knowledge of a wide range of new media, digital, and visual texts that are critically analyzed within particular social, historical, political, theoretical popular, and/or aesthetic contexts. Through various overlapping forms of representation (textual, digital, aural, visual), students explore recurring themes of new media and visual culture. The course features interactive and diverse approaches to assessment, from traditional papers to digital collaborations that show student engagement with visual and new media texts or performances and their literary/cultural contexts. F,S,Su

ENGL*355

Intro to Discourse Analysis

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102 with a grade of 'C' or better) This course provides an introduction to discourse analysis, the study of language in context. It looks at what makes a complex stretch of language an interpretable piece of discourse, and examines the structural aspects of how language is used in society as well as how it reflects and shapes our world. It explores how we make sense of what we hear and read, and how we can recognize well-constructed discourse as opposed to that which is jumbled or incoherent. This course examines both the formal and contextual features of discourse and how it is that language users successfully understand what other language users intend to convey. F,S

ENGL*371

TpWrldLit:East/West Intersect

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102 with a grade of 'C' or better) This course extends students' understanding of and experiences in different cultures of the world by examining issues of cross-cultural interaction and transfer of ideas between and within world cultures, historical periods, and/or literary movements. The course will also introduce students to some strategies of literary criticism and research on world authors through examination of critical texts appropriate to the topic. In particular, this course will sharpen awareness of the various intersections between traditions of the East and West. Alternating F,S

ENGL*372

Special Topics in Russian Lit

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102 with a grade of 'C' or better) This course will examine literature from Russia and its borderlands (including Ukraine, Central Asia and Caucasus) with an emphasis on the interrelationships between literature, folklore, history and culture. Semesters may emphasize different regions and historical periods. This course may be repeated for credit once with a different topics. F,S,Su

ENGL*382

Contemporary Fiction

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102 with a grade of 'C' or better) A study of new fiction in English and other languages (in translation).

ENGL*459

Adv Composition and Rhetoric

ENGL*462

Fiction II

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in ENGL*362, ENGL*365, or ENGL*368) An advanced creative writing workshop course in which students study published contemporary short stories and create original works of short fiction. Students read and critique both published and student work. This course may be repeated one time for credit. F,S

ENGL*468

Poetry II

(3)(Prereq: ENGL 362, ENGL 365 or ENGL 368 with a grade of 'C' or better) An advanced creative writing workshop course in which students study published contemporary poetry and create original poems. Students read and critique both published and student work. This course may be repeated one time for credit. F,S.

ENGL*483

Theory of Literary Criticism

ENGL*603

SpTp in Forms of Creative Wrt

A course in the forms of creative writing, students will examine the history, movements and technical forms of literary genres in an effort to better understand influences that may affect the writer today.

ENGL*682

Wksp in Composition & Rhetoric

(Admission to the MAW program) This course introduces and explores advanced concepts of grammar, rhetoric, the composition proess and editing that affect both professional writers and teachers of writing at the high school and college level.

FREN*115

Intro to Intel & National Sec

GEOG*342

Forests and People

(3 credits) This course bridges natural and social science perspectives in Geography for a holistic examination of the complex relationship between forests and people. It explores the ways in whcih people use, manage, destroy, protect, and restore forests, highlighting the causes behind such activities, the social and ecological outcomes, and feedbacks generated. F,S,Su

HIST*498

Senior Seminar

A seminar desgined to expose students to the most important varieties of historical interpretation and to the methodologies employed by historians through centuries. While the focus will be on historiography and methodology in the modern world, some consideration will be given to examples from earlier periods. To provide continuity and coherence, professors may elect to focus a signigicant part of the course on the historiography and methodology of a particular topic in their areas of expertise. A minimum of fifteen page of graded, written work, and at least one graded oral presentation required. Any departmental exit exam(s) will be administered in this course. Prerequisite: Senior Status.

INTEL*200

INTEL*301

Rsrch & Comm in Intelligence

(3)(Prereq: INTEL 200 or permission of the instructor) This course is an introduction to the areas of research and communication in intelligence and national security studies. It will review the nature of inquiry and the application of critical thinking skills in the field of Intelligence and National Security Studies. The course will also explore how research is conducted in a variety of professional contexts and discuss common intellectual traps which undermine analytic reasoning. The course will also explore the elements of effetive communication in the field of Intelligence and National Security Studies. F,S,Su.

INTEL*312

Intelligence Operations

INTEL*330

National Security

(3)(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) In the 21st century, direct threats to America's security have come from a variety of states and non-state actors. This course explores the evolving structure and mission of the United States national-security community, and studies current responses to the constantly changing landscape of contemporary threats. F,S,Su

INTEL*343

Terrorism & Political Violence

INTEL*491

Econ Dimension Power/Sec/Intel

(3)(Prereq: permission of the instructor) Reading and research on selected subjects in intelligence and security studies. Open to juniors and seniors with the permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit under different topics. F,S,Su.

INTEL*494

Intel & Natl Security Capstone

(3)(Prereq: completion of INTEL 200, INTEL 301, INTEL 310, INTEL 311, INTEL 312, and 90 credit hours; or permission of the instructor) This course is designed to be a culminating experience in the study of intelligence and national security studies at the undergraduate level. Beyond a study of the contemporary issues and challenges in the field, students will utilize their accumulated knowledge and skills in the production and presentation of a piece of original research. F,S

ITAL*115

Intermediate Italian Study II

ITAL*211

(3)(Prereq: ITAL 210 or by placement) Intensive review of fundamental language skills in preparation for advanced-level coursework. F,S

ITAL*380L

Italian Culture Lab

JOUR*201

Foundations of Journalism

JOUR*304

Write for Interactive Journal

JOUR*361

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

JOUR*489

Radio News & Sprts Reporting

LIS*380

Italian Cultures and Film

MCJ*421

Contmp Jazz/Commerc Arranging

(Prereq: MUS 216 and MUS 218) A course open to all students interested in arranging for small jazz and commercial ensembles. This includes study in instrumental and technical information, melodic and harmonic development, musical density, ensemble combinations, and arranging styles. Preparation of arrangements for studio use and live performance is also included. S.

MTM*535A

CCU Electronic Ensemble

(1)(Prereq: Audition and/or permission of the instructor) Rehearsal and performance of electronic music to be performed live or recorded. Structure, genre and instrumentation will vary year-to-year at the mutual agreement of the instructor and ensemble members. Performance ensemble affiliated with Masters in Music Technology. S, even years

MTM*592

Graduate Recording Tech II

(3)(Prereq:MTM 591)A continuation of MTM 591.Simultaneous multi-track recording, mixing, automation setup and function,along with basic Virtual Instrument application will be covered. Project oriented in that students will assigned in studio, as well as remote recording projects.Various stereo microphone techniques, instrumental and vocal, all implemented into student recording and mixing projects.Basic MIDI principles will be implemented, utilizing hardware and software(virtual instruments).S

MTM*620

Advanced Mix & Mastering Tech

(3)(prereq: Successful completion of MTM 591 and MTM 592) Focus on post-production audio recording techniques,including: editing, submixing,mixing and mastering for "radio-ready" tracks and projects. Students will examine various professional models and "reverse engineer" with raw audio tracks to create industry-standard sonic soundscapes. F,S.

MTM*698

Music Technology Final Project

(3) Culminating document of the M.A. in music Technology Curriculum, serving as a cornerstone of a professional portfolio. Students will work individually with an advisor in creating a final project encompassing skills gained via degree program. Should include both commercial applications and elements of media writing.F,S.

MUED*175

Choral Diction

(2 credits) This course provides students with skills necessary to accuratey form sounds in the English, Italian, French, German, and Ecclesiastical Latin languages as represented by the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). This foundation serves to prepare clear and effective expression of choral lyrics from transciptions and translations of song texts. S.

MUS*103

Applied Music

MUS*105C

MUS*106A

MUS*106C

MUS*106D

Ear Training&Sight Singing II

MUS*118

(Restricted to Music majors, minors, or permission of the instructor)(Prereq: MUS 117)(Coreq: MUS 116 and MUS 173) This is a continuation of musicianship skills, incorporating hearing and singing all diatonic chords, 2-part dictations and simple harmonic dictation, and additional C-clef reading. S.

MUS*119

Intro to Music Technology

This course provides an introduction to technology for musicians, including music notation software, simple recording technology, web-based music resources and music business issues.

MUS*124A

Symphonic Band

MUS*125

Coastal Carolina Concert Choir

(0-1) A mixed choral ensemble that is open to any CCU student without an audition. This group gives four major concerts each year as part of the CCU Department of Music concert series. They perform varied and challenging repertoire that is representative of all styles of western music history, with an intentional effort to incorporate music of living American composers. A major work for chorus and orchestra or instrumental ensemble is presented each year, and collaborative projects/concerts with other choral ensembles are actively solicited. Up to three credit hours can be counted for core credit. Course may be taken for 0-1 credit hours. F, S.

MUS*125C

CCU Chamber Choir

(0-1) Coastal Carolina Chamber Choir is a select mixed choral ensemble that is open to any CCU student upon successful completion of an audition. This group serves as choral ambassadors for the CCU music department, maintaining an active performance schedule and participating each spring in a recruitment tour in conjunction with Concert Choir and symphonic band. They perform repertoire of all styles and periods that is appropriate for chamber choir, with emphasis placed on a cappella music from the Renaissance period. Students who are selected for Chamber Choir are encouraged to also participate in Concert Choir, and priority for membership is given to students who can commit to participate for the entire academic year. Up to three credit hours can be counted for core credit. Course may be taken for 0-1 credit hours. F,S.

MUS*130

Ensemble

(Prereq:performing ability in the applied music area concerned) The study and performance of literature, and/or ensemble works for piano, organ, voice, strings, woodwinds, and brasses. Two class meetings per week. F,S. May be repeated; students should check with their major department regarding applicable degree credit.

MUS*130D

Woodwind Ensemble

MUS*130P

Ensemble-Piano Accompaniment

(Prereq:Piano performance ability) The study and performance of solo and ensemble works with piano accompaniments, including works for voice, strings, woodwinds, brasses, etc. Two meetings per week. Times to be arranged. May be repeated; students should check with their major department regarding applicable degree credit.

MUS*132

Applied Music: Woodwind Instr

Applied Music

MUS*152B

MUS*152C

MUS*152E

Applied Music: Bassoon

MUS*162A

MUS*162C

Introduction to World Music

MUS*162E

Applied Music: Euphonium

MUS*170

Basic Musicianship I

(Restricted to Music majors, minors, Musical Theatre majors, or permission of the instructor) This course is designed primarily to serve Music majors and minors through the study of the foundations of music fundamentals, aural training and sight singing. F

MUS*173

Class Piano II

(Prereq: MUS 172, MUS 115, and MUS 117; or permission of instructor)(Correq: MUS 116 and MUS 118, or permission of the instructor) The second course in a four-course sequence that leads to successful completion of the music departmental piano proficiency requirement. Offered in a multi-keyboard lab for students pursuing a major or minor in Music. This course will emphasize the development of functional keyboard techniques, which work in tandem with Music Theory and Ear Training, in fostering solid, basic musicianship skills. S.

MUS*207

(3) This course introduces the fundamentals of music to the non-music major through a survey of world music traditions. Music making within specific cultural settings that give context and meaning to performance will be examined. This course draws upon the broad interdisciplinary field of ethnomusicology, whic provides insights into music's role as a rich form of human creative expression. Experience in music is not required. F,S.

MUS*216

Musical Structures

(Restricted to Music majors, minors, or permission of the instructor)(Prereq: MUS 215)(Coreq: MUS 218 and MUS 273) This course is designed to study the structure of Classical music forms, as well as the principles of 20th-century styles. Forms studied include binary and ternary forms, sonata form, rondo form and a variety of 20th-century techniques through analysis of characteristic works. S.

MUS*232

Applied Music

MUS*252C

History of Western Music II

MUS*254

(Prereq: for MUS 253, at least two semesters of college-level music theory. MUS 253 is the prerequisite to MUS 254) A study of music and its place in Western civilization from the Middle Ages to the Baroque (first semester) and from the Eighteenth Century to the Twentieth Century (second semester).

MUS*262A

MUS*262C

MUS*262D

MUS*273

Class Piano IV

(Prereq: MUS 272, MUS 215, and MUS 217; or permission of the instructor)(Coreq: MUS 216 and MUS 218; or permission of insructor) The final course in a four-course sequence that leads to successful completion of the music departmental piano proficiency requirement. Offered in a multi-keyboard lab for students pursuing a major or minor in music. This course will emphasize the development of functional keyboard techniques, which work in tandem with Music Theory and Ear Training, in fostering solid, basic musicianship skills. S

MUS*300

Junior Recital

Minimum 30 minute solo recital. Repertoire to be selected in consultation with Applied Teacher.

MUS*332

Applied Music

MUS*334B

Instrumental Conducting

A study of the problems and techniques of instrumental conducting, principles of group tone production, and interpretive factors involved. Practical experience with college music organizations.

MUS*351C

MUS*352A

Applied Music: Flute

MUS*352C

MUS*362A

MUS*400

Senior Recital

Minimum 45 minute solo recital. Repertoire to be selected in consultation with Applied Teacher.

MUS*432

MUS*462D

MUS*498

Senior Project

(3)(Prereq: MUS 497) The Senior Project is a capstone project, typically a music composition, a research paper, analysis paper, recording project or other project required of those students seeking a B.A. in Music with Concentration in General Studies. One faculty member should serve as the project adviser.

PHIL*102

Intro to Political Philosophy

PHIL*103

PHIL*110

Introduction to Logic

PHIL*305

Contemp Morl Iss:Human Rights

PHIL*319

Environmental Ethics

Ethical problems concerning the environment and the application of ethical principles to real-life situations involving development vs preservation, man and nature, animals, bio- diversity, bio- and eco-centrism, deep ecology, and social and public policy.

POLI*101

Intro to Political Science

POLI*200

An introduction to the dicipline of political science with an emphasis on researching, writing, and communication orally.

POLI*205

POLI*300

African-Amer Political Thought

POLI*309

A survey of the issues and major figures in the African-American political tradition. Primary writings of selected thinkers, statesmen, or activists such as Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X will be the major focus of the course.

POLI*342

Euro Union Inst & Poli Making

(3) (Prereq: POLI 101) Surveys the origins, institutional, development and functioning of the European Union (EU) - a key player in global coordination and governance in the areas of security, economics, development, environment, and human rights. Special emphasis is placed on governance and policy making in the European Union, its role in the international arena and challenges facing the EU in the 21st Century. F, S.

POLI*353

Comparative Security Issues

(Pre-req: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course will engage students in the comparative analysis of securtiy issues confronting both developing and developed states in the international community. It explores core questions about security in the contemporary international system, and also, the relationship among national, international and human security. F,S.

POLI*375

Citizenship, Govt, & Economy

(3)(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the most influential theories of citizenship and political economy. Students will study theories of citizenship, theories of rights and liberties, and the competing conceptions of the proper relationship between government and the economy. F,S,May,Su.

POLI*403

Hist of Political Thought III

(Writing Intensive) A study of the history of political thought from Hobbes through Rousseau.

POLI*430

Model European Union

(1)(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A brief survey of the history, institutional structure, policies, procedures and functioning of the European Union (EU) - a key player in global governance. The course is designed to prepare students for competitive participation in the annual Model European Union conference. The Model European Union gives students an opportunity to hone their skills at negotiation, public speaking, critical thinking, expository writing, team-building, leadership, and problem-solving. The course is offered during spring semester. The course may be repeated up to three times for credit. F,S.

POLI*440

SC State Legislative Process

POLI*451

The Supreme Court

(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the role of the Supreme Court in American politics. Covered topics include the historical development as an institution, the selection and nomination process of Supreme Court justices, the nature of Supreme Court decision-making, the relationship between the Supreme Court and the other branches, and other relevant topics.

POLI*491

Topics: Solar Ambassadors

Reading and research on selected subjects in Politics. Open to juniors and seniors with the consent of the instructor.

POLI*495

Internship: UN Youth Corps

(3)(Prereq: POLI 201, junior level with 3.0 GPA, and permission of the instructor) Internships are available in local, state, or federal government offices. Students may do an internship for academic credit of three (3) hours and must work at least 120 hours at an organization during the semester registered. Grades are determined by a combination of the evaluation of the internship performance by the faculty supervisor and facility supervisor. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics. This course may be counted up to six credits for political science major or minor requirements. F,S,Su

POLI*497

Discipline Political Science

POLI*498

Internship: UN Youth Corps

(3-12)(Prereq: permission of the instructor and GPA of 3.0 or higher) This course is designed to facilitate off-campus, semester-long internships for students interested in the practice of politics and policymaking. It is designed to be variable credit based on the needs of the student. Permission of adviser necessary to enroll. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics. This course may be counted up to six credits for political science major or minor requirements. F,S,Su

RUSS*115

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

SPAN*115