Arts and Humanities

Graphic Design I

(Prereq: ARTS 103)(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.

Web Design I

Beginning to intermediate-level studio work in web media, graphics and structure. Web motion and layout software will be used to explore navigation, aesthetics, strategy, concept, and project planning with an emphasis on the user experience.

Web Design II

A beginning to intermediate-level exploration of Flash layout and animation design for the web with a continued emphasis on HTML/CSS, interface design, and the user experience.

History of Western Art II

(3)(=ARTH 106H)(Writing Intensive) A survey of the visual arts and their relevance to their times from the Renaissance to the present. S.

Concepts in Art History

(3)(Prereq: ARTH 105 or ARTH 106 or ARTH 107) This course provides an introduction to aesthetics, art theory, and art criticism, as well as a foundation in the practice of research and writing in the arts. We will read theoretical and critical writing on art and art history, explore questions about the nature of art, and work with a number of theories and methodologies by which to understand art. Students will be introduced to the skills necessary to think, research, and write clearly. F,S.

Ital Renais Art & Architecture

This course surveys the painting, sculpture, and architecture of the Italian peninsula c.1300-1550 and the revival of classical ideals and philosophies of visual representation. Focusing primarily on Florence, Venice, and Rome, the course examines the art and ideas of inspired, creative minds such as Giotto, Masaccio, Ghiberti, Brunelleschi, Alberti, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Palladio, and many more. Cross-listed with HIST 323

Modern Human Comm: Prin & Prac

(3) Communication is the study of human interaction. This course provides students with an overview of the practical applications and theoretical approaches to the study of communication through an exploration of four key areas: interpersonal, intercultural, group, and public communication. F, S.

Media, Self and the World

(3)(=COMM 150H)Examines the many ways media systems and mediated communication shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. How various media (e.g., television, internet, newspapers) interact and deliver content (e.g., entertainment, news, advertising) that influence the "real world" are examined. Also looks at how new technologies allow easier direct access to content. Special attention is given to how students can apply media literacy skills to their academic and personal lives. F,W,S,Su.

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.

Gender Communication

Gender Communication inquires into the connections among four areas of study: gender, identity, culture, and communication. Students explore the multiple ways that gender roles are created and sustained through communication in such contexts as families, schools, the workplace, and the media.

Imagery of Advertising

(Prereq: COMM 101 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.

Interpersonal Health Comm

(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.

Composition & Critical Reading

In ENGL 102, students read and respond to a variety of texts written across disciplinary lines. As they interpret and evaluate these texts by composing functional, rhetorical, and critical analyses, students extend their understanding of the writing process, consider the importance of context, and refine their approaches to research. This hybrid course includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which builds upon the content taught in ENGL 101 and continues to digitally deliver uniform content that stresses an ontgoing set of common student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.

Intro to 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.

Forms of Creative Writing

(3)(Prereq: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a grade of C or better) Students examine the history, movements and technical forms of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. F,S,Su.

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

French Studies I

This class introduces students to the French language and the many facets of French culture. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in French culture. As a hybrid course, this course will deliver three credit hours face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.

Envronmntl Issues in Docufilm

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

Modern World

(3) This course explores historical interpretations of modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,My,Su

Hist US/Discov-Reconstruction

A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.

Read: Fire Eater vs Abolition

(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.

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.

History of Italy

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

Intro to Intel & National Sec

(3)(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) This course is an introduction into the field of intelligence and its impact on policy areas related to security. Specifically, the class will examine the key elements of the intelligence process and how they have been utilized to support security policy. F,S,Su.

Intelligence Operations

(3)(Prereq: INTEL 200 or permission of the instructor) This course is a survey of the limits, possibilities, and ethical dilemmas for the conduct of operations in support of the intelligence community. The course examines operations related to the collection of intelligence information including espionage, interrogation, imagery analysis, communications intelligence, and counterintelligence. Operations that are designed to have a direct policy effect - covert operations, direct action, and information operations are also considered. F,S,Su.

Elementary Culture Lab

Intro to Intercultural Studies

(3) In this course students will have the opportunity to view and appreciate the distinctive character of different lands and peoples and acquire a basic intercultural communicative awareness that will prepare them for the study of a language. In addition, students will become familiar with scholarly approaches used in the discipline, which may include linguistics, second language acquisition, cultural studies, film studies, literary studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and/or pedagogy. Content will focus on a particular topic or theme within the context of non-English-speaking cultures. F,S.

SpTp in Russ Lit:The 20th Cen

Introduction to Philosophy

This course is an introduction to the central problems of philosophy. Topics may include logic, God, mind, justice, personal identity, freedom and determinism, knowledge, skepticism, morality and responsibility. The course provides an introduction to argumentation, critical thinking, conceptual analysis and problem solving skills.

Introduction to Logic

(3) This course introduces students to formal logic. Students will learn to recognize deductive and inductive arguments. They will translate English statements to the language propositional deductive logic, construct truth tables, and use proof procedures such as natural deduction to demonstrate the validity of arguments. Common forms of inductive reasoning, such as analogical and probabilistic reasoning, may also be introduced. The formal reasoning skills acquired in this course may benefit students taking professional and graduate school admission tests. F,S,Su.

Bio-Medical Ethics

Ethical problems in medicine and biological research and the application of ethical principles to real-life situations involving patient autonomy, health care professionals, the beginning of life, the end of life, and human genetic experimentation.

Business Ethics

(3)(=PHIL 318H)(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Ethical theory is presented and applied to business cases involving individual, corporate, and governmental rights and responsibilities. F,S,Su.

Introduction to American Govt

(3)(=POLI 201H) An introduction to the national institutions and political processes of American government. Students will examine the formation, development, organization, and powers of national institutions; the interaction between political processes and political behavior; the development of civil rights and civil liberties; and the policy process. F,S,Su.

Intro Stats Poli & Soc Science

An introduction to the application of statisical analysis in contemporary political and social science. Particular attention will be paid to the use of quantitative methods in the study of public opinion, voting behavior, public policy, and other subject areas. Topics include: measurement theory, measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability, sampling distributions, correlation, and hypothesis testing with bivariate and multivariate models. F,S.

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.

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.

American Local Government

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

UN Youth Corps

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

Hispanic Studies I

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

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.

Topics in the Fine Arts

(3)(=VPA 103H) This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of how the arts critically influence and culturally enhance our everyday experience. Each section will present a variety of modes that are rooted in artistic expression. Topics will draw from one or more of the following disciplines: Creative Writing, Music, Theatre, and the Visual Arts. F,S,May,Su

Understanding Other Cultures

(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.

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.

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.

Media, Self and the World

(3)(=COMM 150H)Examines the many ways media systems and mediated communication shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. How various media (e.g., television, internet, newspapers) interact and deliver content (e.g., entertainment, news, advertising) that influence the "real world" are examined. Also looks at how new technologies allow easier direct access to content. Special attention is given to how students can apply media literacy skills to their academic and personal lives. F,W,S,Su.

Persuasion

(3) An introduction to the study and practice of persuasive discourse using both the rhetorical and social science traditions. Issues examined include: strategic planning and organization, audience analysis, motives and values, effective use of language, propaganda and the abuse of persuasion, campaign planning, effective presentation techniques, and the application of theory and research on persuasion to practical situations. F,S,May,Su.

Intro to Sports Communication

(3) This course examines how we communicate about sport, how sport is communicated to us,and what is communicated by sports- each represents critical opportunities to evaluate,critique, and improve our public culture. This course provides a survey of the many approaches in communication studies of sport, focusing on different communicative contexts including interpersonal, mediated, organizational, and public communication. F,W,S,M,Su.

Organizational Communication

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Examines communication systems and communication flow in formal organizations and deals with communication climate, leadership, work control systems networks and performance enhancement and evaluation. F,S,M,Su,W

Communication Theory

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Provides an in-depth survey of theories and relevant criticism in communication and prepares students for theoretical application in research and thesis preparation. F,S,M,Su,W

Sports Media

(3)(Prereq:COMM 206) Traditional assignments and graded material featuring critical application of course information are joined to practical field assignments to prepare students for the near-term career market. Topics may include the relationships between sports media and sports media professionals,collegiate and professional sports industries, athletes,audiences,and social media, including their history,impact,and ethical implications.Class time may feature guest lectures from across the sports industry. F,W,S,M,Su.

Health Communication

An overview of the various areas of study within the health communication field. Explores multiple communication issues relevant to health including language, information processing, the social construction of health and illness, patient-doctor cmmunication, and the mutually influential relationships among health care professionals, patients, friends and family members, and cultural institutions.

Media Effects

(3) This course examines the use and effects of media for individuals and societies. It will cover topics such as: what media content affects people, the types of people who are affected by media content, what those effects are and how they occur, and what situations make effects more or less likely to occur. F,S,May,Su.

Communication Capstone:Thesis

Students synthesize coursework previously conducted within the major; apply their knowledge and education to a significant research topic; and produce a thesis. They gain an understanding of how to compose/construct a theoretically driven thesis; refine their research library skills; and understand how to use proper documentation style.

Communication Capstone:Projec

Students apply their knowledge and education to a significant reserach project involving the student/'s communication research interest. The course can be an external (community) or internal (within the university) project. Each project is outlined in a customized course syllabus with an outline of the work to be completed by the student.

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

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.

Composition

In ENGL 101, students focus on the writing process, paying special attention to prewriting, writing, and revising strategies. The course also introduces elements of academic writing as well as the research process. This class prompts students to hone their critical reading and writing skills as they consider the rhetorical situations that shape all writing tasks. As a hybrid course, ENGL 101 includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which provides uniform and digitally delivered content reinforcing a common set of student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.

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.

Intro. Technical/Prof. Writing

(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.

Film, New Media and Culture

(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.

Intro to Bus Communication

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

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

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

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

French Studies I

This class introduces students to the French language and the many facets of French culture. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in French culture. As a hybrid course, this course will deliver three credit hours face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.

Internship in Geography/GIS

(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.

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.

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.

Pre-Modern World

(3) This course explores historical interpretations of pre-modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su

Hist US/Discov-Reconstruction

A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.

U.S. History

(3) This course explores the historical development of connections between individuals, societies and cultures in the Americas. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su

War & Memory: The Cold War

(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.

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.

World History for Sec.Instruct

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

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.

Italian Studies I

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.

Interactive Journalism Basics

(3) This course covers the basics of journalism writing and video production. This course will cover the AP Stylebook and the basics of shooting and editing video. F, S.

Foundations of Journalism

(3) 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

Introduction to Music

A course open to all students who are interested in gaining a comprehensive appreciation of music through intelligent listening. Representative masterpieces of the various periods of musical composition are studied. Emphasis on correlation of music to other arts. No previous study of music is required. F,S.

Advanced Studies Composition

(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.

Introduction to Philosophy

This course is an introduction to the central problems of philosophy. Topics may include logic, God, mind, justice, personal identity, freedom and determinism, knowledge, skepticism, morality and responsibility. The course provides an introduction to argumentation, critical thinking, conceptual analysis and problem solving skills.

Introduction to Ethics

This course introduces students to the three main areas of philosophical ethics, metaethics, normative ethics and applied ethics. Students will explore metaethical issues such as ethical subjectivism and objectivism, moral skepticism, free will and responsibility; major normative theories such as consequentialism and deontologism; and applied ehtical issues such as animal rights, war, and cloning. The overarching goal will be for students to develop the skills necessary for thinking, writing, and speaking about ethical theories and problems while acquiring a basic understanding of these theories and problems.

Business Ethics

(3)(=PHIL 318H)(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Ethical theory is presented and applied to business cases involving individual, corporate, and governmental rights and responsibilities. F,S,Su.

Introduction to World Politics

(3)(=POLI 101H) An introduction to global politics connecting the ideas, cultures, and policies of individual countries to the international level. Students will examine conflict and cooperation on the planet in the areas of security, the environment, economic development, financial institutions, and human rights toward a better understanding of global citizenship in the 21st Century. F, S.

Introduction to American Govt

(3)(=POLI 201H) An introduction to the national institutions and political processes of American government. Students will examine the formation, development, organization, and powers of national institutions; the interaction between political processes and political behavior; the development of civil rights and civil liberties; and the policy process. F,S,Su.

Intro Stats Poli & Soc Science

An introduction to the application of statisical analysis in contemporary political and social science. Particular attention will be paid to the use of quantitative methods in the study of public opinion, voting behavior, public policy, and other subject areas. Topics include: measurement theory, measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability, sampling distributions, correlation, and hypothesis testing with bivariate and multivariate models. F,S.

Intro to Political Theory

(3)(Writing intensive)(Prereq: POLI 200 or permission of the instructor) A survey of the major themes and the great ideas in the history of politcal theory. The student will acquire a broad understanding of the history of political through from its origins in classical political philosophy and its development in modern and contemporary political theory. F,S,Su.

The Scope of American Politics

(3)(Prereq: POLI 200 and POLI 201; or permission of the instructor) An in-depth exploration of the two major fields of study in American politics: political institutions and political behavior. Topics covered include the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government in addition to political parties, voting behavior, public opinion, and interest groups. F,S,Su.

Intro to the Middle East

An introductory survey of the Middle East including a study of the Islamic religion, the historical and geographical background of the region, the problems of Arab North Africa, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the petroleum issue, instability in the Persian Gulf, and the problem of violent religious extremism.

Intro to Public Administration

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

Advanced American Government

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

World Religions

(3) This class introduces students to the academic study of religion and surveys the global range of religious traditions. It examines various worldwide patterns of religious beliefs and practices, and investigates particular traditions, communities, and their respective histories and development. The course also investigates the role of religion in the modern world. F,S,Su.

Hispanic Studies I

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

Topics in the Fine Arts

(3)(=VPA 103H) This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of how the arts critically influence and culturally enhance our everyday experience. Each section will present a variety of modes that are rooted in artistic expression. Topics will draw from one or more of the following disciplines: Creative Writing, Music, Theatre, and the Visual Arts. F,S,May,Su

Prehistory of North America

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.

World Art

(=ARTH 107H) A survey of Non-Western art from prehistory to the present, including but not limited to African, Asian, Islamic, and Oceanic art as well as art of the Americas, exploring diverse cultural experiences from a visual perspective. F,S.

Late19/Erly20 Cn Photo Oceania

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.

Mural Paint and Concepts

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. In-depth investigation of specific topics and media not generally available in the curriculum.

Media, Self and the World

(3)(=COMM 150H)Examines the many ways media systems and mediated communication shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. How various media (e.g., television, internet, newspapers) interact and deliver content (e.g., entertainment, news, advertising) that influence the "real world" are examined. Also looks at how new technologies allow easier direct access to content. Special attention is given to how students can apply media literacy skills to their academic and personal lives. F,W,S,Su.

Persuasion

(3) An introduction to the study and practice of persuasive discourse using both the rhetorical and social science traditions. Issues examined include: strategic planning and organization, audience analysis, motives and values, effective use of language, propaganda and the abuse of persuasion, campaign planning, effective presentation techniques, and the application of theory and research on persuasion to practical situations. F,S,May,Su.

Communication Theory

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Provides an in-depth survey of theories and relevant criticism in communication and prepares students for theoretical application in research and thesis preparation. F,S,M,Su,W

Communication Research

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) This course prepares students early for research; how to isolate problem statements, distinguish independent and dependent variables, critize and evaluate definitions, define theories, understand how to apply methods of sound research (qualitative and quanitative), collect data and analyze scholarly articles.

Organizational Media Design

(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.

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

Capstone Internship

(Prereq: COMM 600, 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.

Composition & Critical Reading

In ENGL 102, students read and respond to a variety of texts written across disciplinary lines. As they interpret and evaluate these texts by composing functional, rhetorical, and critical analyses, students extend their understanding of the writing process, consider the importance of context, and refine their approaches to research. This hybrid course includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which builds upon the content taught in ENGL 101 and continues to digitally deliver uniform content that stresses an ontgoing set of common student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.

Rhetoric and Argumentation

(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.

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.

Intro to Bus Communication

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

Business and Professional Comm

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102 with a grade of 'C' or better) Designed to improve practical communication, both written and oral. Students learn business style and formats (the letter, memo, resume, and report), as well as strategies for presenting neutral, negative, and persuasive messages. Students will speak on business and professional topics. F,S

World Regional Geography

An introduction to basic geographical concepts used by geographers in examining the fundamental contrasts between various countries of the world. Analysis of regions of the world, western and nonwestern with respect to physical, cultural (both majority and minority), political and economic orientation.

European Civilization to 1648

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.

Pre-Modern World

(3) This course explores historical interpretations of pre-modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su

Hist US/Discov-Reconstruction

A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.

Topic: Later Roman Empire

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.

Interactive Journalism Basics

(3) This course covers the basics of journalism writing and video production. This course will cover the AP Stylebook and the basics of shooting and editing video. F, S.

Principles of Advertising

(3) (Prereq: JOUR 201) An overview of the broad field of advertising including concepts, strategies, and tactics. Informs students about the role of advertising in the American economy and the procedures involved in planning advertising campaigns. F, S.

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.

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.

Interactive Media & Society

(3) Offers an overview of interactive media, with an emphasis on participatory and social practices surrounding information and entertainment. The material covered reflects sustained trends in journalism, media and society. Topics may include the history and evolution of media from analog to digital formats; new models for journalism, news, creativity, production and consumption; and the outcomes, implications and consequences for culture and organizations. F,S,Su.

Intro to Intercultural Studies

(3) In this course students will have the opportunity to view and appreciate the distinctive character of different lands and peoples and acquire a basic intercultural communicative awareness that will prepare them for the study of a language. In addition, students will become familiar with scholarly approaches used in the discipline, which may include linguistics, second language acquisition, cultural studies, film studies, literary studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and/or pedagogy. Content will focus on a particular topic or theme within the context of non-English-speaking cultures. F,S.

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

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.

Introduction to Music

A course open to all students who are interested in gaining a comprehensive appreciation of music through intelligent listening. Representative masterpieces of the various periods of musical composition are studied. Emphasis on correlation of music to other arts. No previous study of music is required. F,S.

Introduction to Philosophy

This course is an introduction to the central problems of philosophy. Topics may include logic, God, mind, justice, personal identity, freedom and determinism, knowledge, skepticism, morality and responsibility. The course provides an introduction to argumentation, critical thinking, conceptual analysis and problem solving skills.

Introduction to American Govt

(3)(=POLI 201H) An introduction to the national institutions and political processes of American government. Students will examine the formation, development, organization, and powers of national institutions; the interaction between political processes and political behavior; the development of civil rights and civil liberties; and the policy process. F,S,Su.

Intro Stats Poli & Soc Science

An introduction to the application of statisical analysis in contemporary political and social science. Particular attention will be paid to the use of quantitative methods in the study of public opinion, voting behavior, public policy, and other subject areas. Topics include: measurement theory, measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability, sampling distributions, correlation, and hypothesis testing with bivariate and multivariate models. F,S.

Comparative Politics

Comparative approaches to political systems, behavior and institutions.

Public Policy

This course is an introduction to the nature of public policy in the U.S. Topics include theories and models of policymaking, policy formation and implementation by political institutions, and the formation of the policy agenda. A significant focus is placed on the content and design of policy in selected areas, including health, education, welfare, criminal justice, and environmental policy.

Internship Political Science

(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

Washington Intern Experience

(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

World Religions

(3) This class introduces students to the academic study of religion and surveys the global range of religious traditions. It examines various worldwide patterns of religious beliefs and practices, and investigates particular traditions, communities, and their respective histories and development. The course also investigates the role of religion in the modern world. F,S,Su.

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.

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.

Creative Dramatics

The study and practice of theater games and exercises as a means of learning to lead groups of all types and ages in an ensemble activity, including keeping a record of target group activities.

Topics in the Fine Arts

(3)(=VPA 103H) This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of how the arts critically influence and culturally enhance our everyday experience. Each section will present a variety of modes that are rooted in artistic expression. Topics will draw from one or more of the following disciplines: Creative Writing, Music, Theatre, and the Visual Arts. F,S,May,Su

Introduction to Anthropology

(3) Anthropology is the study of humankind, past and present. This course will provide a general introduction to the subfields of cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, and archaeology. By using ethnographies, human biology, and archaeological artifacts, students will investigate a variety of case studies and perspectives to better understand the wide range of human experience on a global scale. F,S,May,Su.

Understanding Other Cultures

(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.

Spiritual Landscapes

(3 credits)(=GEOG*351) In this course, students examine the intersections of geography and anthropology with spiritual beliefs and experiences associate with various landscapes and geologic formations around the world. We discuss the concepts of topophilia and the human-environmental connection through the geographies of religion and belief systems. Class case studies include mythology, historical accounts, cultural resource management reports, archaeology research, and impacts from tourism. F,S,Su

Survey of Graphic Design

(3) A comprehensive survey of graphic design from ancient history to the present. This course will look at significant movements, figures and technological advancements. It will include a basic introduction to the language, issues, and concerns of graphic artists and the various communication vehicles used. F, S.

World Art

(=ARTH 107H) A survey of Non-Western art from prehistory to the present, including but not limited to African, Asian, Islamic, and Oceanic art as well as art of the Americas, exploring diverse cultural experiences from a visual perspective. F,S.

Fundamentals of Art III

(3) Basic introduction to the use of the computer as a creative medium for art and design. Addresses basic skills and concepts relevant to contemporary theories and practices. Provides a hands-on introduction to fundamentals of typography, page layout, image acquisition and manipulation and time based media. Technical knowledge is applied to problems from both individual and group assigned projects. F,S,May,Su.

Media, Self and the World

(3)(=COMM 150H)Examines the many ways media systems and mediated communication shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. How various media (e.g., television, internet, newspapers) interact and deliver content (e.g., entertainment, news, advertising) that influence the "real world" are examined. Also looks at how new technologies allow easier direct access to content. Special attention is given to how students can apply media literacy skills to their academic and personal lives. F,W,S,Su.

Persuasion

(3) An introduction to the study and practice of persuasive discourse using both the rhetorical and social science traditions. Issues examined include: strategic planning and organization, audience analysis, motives and values, effective use of language, propaganda and the abuse of persuasion, campaign planning, effective presentation techniques, and the application of theory and research on persuasion to practical situations. F,S,May,Su.

Organizational Communication

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Examines communication systems and communication flow in formal organizations and deals with communication climate, leadership, work control systems networks and performance enhancement and evaluation. F,S,M,Su,W

Communication Theory

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Provides an in-depth survey of theories and relevant criticism in communication and prepares students for theoretical application in research and thesis preparation. F,S,M,Su,W

Communication Research

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) This course prepares students early for research; how to isolate problem statements, distinguish independent and dependent variables, critize and evaluate definitions, define theories, understand how to apply methods of sound research (qualitative and quanitative), collect data and analyze scholarly articles.

Intercultural Communication

=(LIS 301)Focuses on the dynamics of how culture influences the communication process. Considers topics such as the roles of rituals and social dramas and provides an extensive and relevant discussion of different worldviews to gain "cultural competency". F,S,M,Su,W

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.

Sports Media

(3)(Prereq:COMM 206) Traditional assignments and graded material featuring critical application of course information are joined to practical field assignments to prepare students for the near-term career market. Topics may include the relationships between sports media and sports media professionals,collegiate and professional sports industries, athletes,audiences,and social media, including their history,impact,and ethical implications.Class time may feature guest lectures from across the sports industry. F,W,S,M,Su.

Health Communication

An overview of the various areas of study within the health communication field. Explores multiple communication issues relevant to health including language, information processing, the social construction of health and illness, patient-doctor cmmunication, and the mutually influential relationships among health care professionals, patients, friends and family members, and cultural institutions.

Signs Among Us: Semiotics Cltr

(3)(=IDS 380) A study of the signs and sign systems produced, exchanged and interpreted in contemporary culture. From toys to cuisine, from comics to video games, from plastic to astrology, the course offers critical approaches to the mutliple spheres of meaning in which we move. F,S,May,Su

Technology and Humanity

(3) Technologies play a central role in our culture, in the decisions we make, in our social relationships, in our health, in our safety, in conflict resolution, in the careers we pursue, in the way we work, play and live. Given this, part of what it means to be human is to be a user of technololgy. Gaining a clearer and more well- articulated understanding of the moral and social-political implications of technologies thus allows for a more considered view of our place in the world and our progress as a human civilization (scientifically, ethically, and socially). The course considers technololgies from different human perspectives. F,S.

Information Design

(3) An introductory course that provides students with an overview of the concepts and methods of information design, the process of presenting information in a clear and effective way. This course focuses on information design in the humanities, and covers topics ranging from an introduction to the basic principles of visual information representation to hands-on applications of those concepts in creating digital documents. Students will explore a wide variety of free and professional software applications used in information design, including online mapping applications such as Google Maps and ArcGIS Online, infographics applications such as Piktochart, and interactive presentation applications such as Prezi. F, S, Su.

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

Composition & Critical Reading

In ENGL 102, students read and respond to a variety of texts written across disciplinary lines. As they interpret and evaluate these texts by composing functional, rhetorical, and critical analyses, students extend their understanding of the writing process, consider the importance of context, and refine their approaches to research. This hybrid course includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which builds upon the content taught in ENGL 101 and continues to digitally deliver uniform content that stresses an ontgoing set of common student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.

Intro to Creative Writing

(3 credits) A course that introduces the fundamental elements of craft involved in composing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. Students are encouraged, though not required, to complete a college-level literature course before enrolling in ENGL*201. F,S,Su.

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

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

Film, New Media and Culture

(3 credits)(=NMDC*231)(=DCD*231) This course is designed to provoke and cultivate students' imaginative and critical understanding of film and new media in various cultural contexts. The course promotes an active and critical engagement with film, new media texts, and media innovations as a means for analysis and critique within the broader framework of humanistic inquiry. Texts and films will vary by section. F,S

Intro to Business Comm

(=CBAD*290)(3 credits) Students will gain valuable experience with some of the most important types of written and oral communication required in a business and professional context. F,S,Su.

Forms of Creative Writing

(3)(Prereq: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a grade of C or better) Students examine the history, movements and technical forms of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. F,S,Su.

French Studies I

This class introduces students to the French language and the many facets of French culture. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in French culture. As a hybrid course, this course will deliver three credit hours face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.

World Regional Geography

An introduction to basic geographical concepts used by geographers in examining the fundamental contrasts between various countries of the world. Analysis of regions of the world, western and nonwestern with respect to physical, cultural (both majority and minority), political and economic orientation.

Digital Earth

An introductory course that will provide students with an overview of existing and emerging geospatial technologies and their increasing role in shaping our daily lives and the ways in which we interact with the environment and with each other. Students will be introduced to geospatial technologies including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), mainstream Internet mapping applications such as Google Maps and Google Earth, and location-driven social media.

Introduction to G I S

A survey course that provides an introduction to the display, manipulation and management of geographic information systems. Topics include geographical data input, storage, maintenance, analysis and retrieval.

GIS for Government

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

Virtual Wrlds/Sptial Narrative

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.

Pre-Modern World

(3) This course explores historical interpretations of pre-modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su

Modern World

(3) This course explores historical interpretations of modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,My,Su

Hist US/Discov-Reconstruction

A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.

U.S. History

(3) This course explores the historical development of connections between individuals, societies and cultures in the Americas. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su

The Middle Ages (500-1250)

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.

European History (1848-1914)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Italian Studies I

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.

Interactive Journalism Basics

(3) This course covers the basics of journalism writing and video production. This course will cover the AP Stylebook and the basics of shooting and editing video. F, S.

Foundations of Journalism

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101) Surveys the history and principles of American journalism, including its development, philosphical foundations, products, functions, social influences, current challenges, and directions for the future. F,S,M,Su,W

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.

Media Relations

(3)(Prereq: JOUR 309 and JOUR 311) This course is a comprehensive study of media relations from the perspective of both proactive and reactive public relations practice. Particular emphasis is placed on writing for media, interacting with journalists, holding news conferences, understanding the role of the Internet and interactive media, responding to organizational crises, and evaluating media relations effectiveness. Student will gain proficiency in strategic writing and message composition and will refine their skills in making oral presentations. F,S.

Entertainment Media

This course examines the entertainment and network industry in Hollywood, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and countries around the world. Entertainment industry includes television networks as well as movie studios. Topics and fields of study include casting, development, script coverage and script analysis. Also, the course may cover location shooting, career choices in the industry and comparison of the biographies of writers, directors, and producers in the media entertainment industry. Moreover, students leave the course with a thorough understanding of the operation and management of the entertainment (network) industry.

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.

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.

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.

News Feature Writing

(3)(Prereq: JOUR 304) Students will develop the skills needed to produce journalism feature articles appropriate for newspapers, magazines and online media. They will research and write a variety of feature articles, and they will review examples of excellent feature writing. They will continue to improve their interviewing skills and work to become strong storytellers. Writing nonfiction articles as a freelance writer also will be covered. F,S,May,Su

Intro to Intercultural Studies

(3) In this course students will have the opportunity to view and appreciate the distinctive character of different lands and peoples and acquire a basic intercultural communicative awareness that will prepare them for the study of a language. In addition, students will become familiar with scholarly approaches used in the discipline, which may include linguistics, second language acquisition, cultural studies, film studies, literary studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and/or pedagogy. Content will focus on a particular topic or theme within the context of non-English-speaking cultures. F,S.

Second Language Teaching

Introduction to Music

A course open to all students who are interested in gaining a comprehensive appreciation of music through intelligent listening. Representative masterpieces of the various periods of musical composition are studied. Emphasis on correlation of music to other arts. No previous study of music is required. F,S.

Introduction to Philosophy

This course is an introduction to the central problems of philosophy. Topics may include logic, God, mind, justice, personal identity, freedom and determinism, knowledge, skepticism, morality and responsibility. The course provides an introduction to argumentation, critical thinking, conceptual analysis and problem solving skills.

Business Ethics

(3)(=PHIL 318H)(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Ethical theory is presented and applied to business cases involving individual, corporate, and governmental rights and responsibilities. F,S,Su.

Introduction to World Politics

(3)(=POLI 101H) An introduction to global politics connecting the ideas, cultures, and policies of individual countries to the international level. Students will examine conflict and cooperation on the planet in the areas of security, the environment, economic development, financial institutions, and human rights toward a better understanding of global citizenship in the 21st Century. F, S.

Introduction to American Govt

(3)(=POLI 201H) An introduction to the national institutions and political processes of American government. Students will examine the formation, development, organization, and powers of national institutions; the interaction between political processes and political behavior; the development of civil rights and civil liberties; and the policy process. F,S,Su.

Intro to Political Theory

(3)(Writing intensive)(Prereq: POLI 200 or permission of the instructor) A survey of the major themes and the great ideas in the history of politcal theory. The student will acquire a broad understanding of the history of political through from its origins in classical political philosophy and its development in modern and contemporary political theory. F,S,Su.

Intro to European Politics

(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.

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.

The Legislative Process

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

World Religions

(3) This class introduces students to the academic study of religion and surveys the global range of religious traditions. It examines various worldwide patterns of religious beliefs and practices, and investigates particular traditions, communities, and their respective histories and development. The course also investigates the role of religion in the modern world. F,S,Su.

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.

Hispanic Studies I

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

Topics in the Fine Arts

(3)(=VPA 103H) This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of how the arts critically influence and culturally enhance our everyday experience. Each section will present a variety of modes that are rooted in artistic expression. Topics will draw from one or more of the following disciplines: Creative Writing, Music, Theatre, and the Visual Arts. F,S,May,Su

Grant Writing Nonprof Orgs

(3)(=MBA*522D) This course is designed to introduce students to the art of grant writing for professional, non-profit and arts enterprise organizations. The course explores ways to apply for and acquire funds from both public and private granting bodies, i.e. government agencies, foundations and the like. This course focuses on the importance of grant administration, stewardship, program evaluation, data analysis and the role of board and staff members in developing effective strategies for philanthropic success. This course also examines internal and external barriers that organizations face in procuring fund development. Additionally, students learn the importance of relationship building, planned giving and fundraising within a variety of enterprise careers. F,S