| 165. Introduction
to American Studies
(Also offered as ENGL 165). First semester. Three credits. Not open
to students who have passed INTD 276.
What is an American? A multi-disciplinary inquiry into American societies
and cultures. |
| 180. FYE University
Learning Skills
Either semester. One credit. One class period. Open to freshman and
sophomore students only.
A component of the First Year Experience (FYE) program, this course
is intended to acquaint students with the university and expand their learning
experiences in order for them to adjust to the new expectations they will
face. The course involves assignments that will provide opportunities for
students to enhance their academic and interpersonal skills. |
| 181. FYE Learning
Community Seminar
Either semester. One credit. One class period. Open to freshman and
sophomore students only. This course must be taken in combination with
a cluster of three courses; with the permission of the instructor, one
of the cluster courses may have been completed previously. With a change
in content, this course may be repeated for credit.
A component of the First Year Experience (FYE) program, this seminar
course is intended to provide an opportunity to integrate the consideration
of material from three courses through discussion, assignments, and projects.
Students will have opportunities to enhance their academic and interpersonal
skills. |
| 182. FYE Faculty/Student
Seminar
Either semester. One credit. One class period. Open to freshman and
sophomore students only. With a change in content, this course may be repeated
for credit.
A component of the First Year Experience (FYE) program, this seminar
course is intended to provide an opportunity for students to investigate
topics of professional interest to the faculty instructor through guided
research or reading, discussion, and some writing. The course will help
students learn independently and engage actively in the academic life of
the university. |
| 193. Foreign Study
Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated
for credit (to a maximum of 15). Consent of appropriate area studies director
required before departure.
Course work undertaken within approved Study Abroad programs, usually
focusing on the history, culture, and society of a particular country. |
| 195. Special Topics
Lecture
Either semester. Credits, prerequisites and hours as determined by the
Senate Curricula and Courses Committee. May be repeated for credit with
a change in topic. |
| 196. Special Topics Seminar
Either semester. Credits and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula
and Courses Committee. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated
for credit with a change in topic. This course may or may not count for
credit toward graduation. Students should consult the course syllabus and
the Dean's Office of their School or College. |
| 197. Special
Topics Independent Study
Either semester. Credits and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula
and Courses Committee. Open only to freshmen and sophomores with consent
of instructor. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic. |
| 198. Freshman Honors
Seminar
First semester. One credit. One class period. Open only with consent
of Honors Director.
An overview of some aspects of university education. Designed to help
students set learning goals to be achieved during the baccalaureate experience. |
| 210. Urban Field Studies
Either semester. Nine credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only with
consent of the director of the Urban Semester Program. Must be taken concurrently
with INTD 211 and 212. This course is also listed under Sociology.
Field experience supervised by the director and an examining committee
consisting of the director and two or more faculty members from two departments
in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. |
| 211. Seminar in Urban
Problems
Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only with
consent of the Director of the Urban Semester Program. Must be taken concurrently
with INTD 210 and 212.
Discussions based upon assigned readings and led by invited speakers
from within the University. CA 4. |
| 212. Urban
Semester Field Work Seminar
Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only with
consent of the Director of the Urban Semester Program. Must be taken concurrently
with INTD 210 and 211.
Students make analytic presentations of their field experiences, relating
these to the pertinent available literature. Particular urban problems
are discussed with invited experts from outside the University |
| 220.
Studies in the Culture of the Middle Ages
Second semester. Three credits. Open only with consent of the instructor
of record. With a change in content this course may be repeated for credit.
Sponsored by the Committee for Medieval Studies.
An interdisciplinary examination of various aspects of the culture of
Medieval Europe. Instructors and content will vary. Particulars will be
announced prior to registration for the semester in which the course is
offered. |
| 222. Linkage through
Language
Either semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Language skills equivalent
to four semesters of college course work in a single foreign language (may
be completed concurrently). May be repeated for credit, with a change in
content. Sponsored by the Modern & Classical Languages Department in
collaboration with the department offering the companion course.
This course supplements a three-credit course in a particular discipline
by studying selected foreign language texts related to the topic of its
companion course. Practice in oral and written expression |
| 224.
Spanish Language and Culture for the Health Professions ("Spanning")
Either semester. One credit. Open with the consent of instructor to
students in health care professions and social services. With a change
in content, may be repeated for credit. Sponsored by Spanish/Modern &
Classical Languages department in collaboration with schools of Nursing
and Allied Health Professions.
Supplements professional training with focused instruction in Spanish
language, culture, and health issues of relevance to professionals working
with Spanish-speaking populations. |
| 240C. Social
Science Data Utilization
Either semester. Three credits. Three class periods and one 1-hour laboratory.
This course is also listed under Political Science and Sociology. This
course may not be counted toward the major in Political Science or in Sociology.
Sponsored by the Social Science Data Center and the Political Science Department.
Offered
only at the Avery Point campus. Davis
Introduction to social science data analysis and utilization. Laboratory
assignments will use the University Computer Center facility for the execution
of statistical package setups, and data bases by the Social Science Data
Center/Roper Center. |
| 245. Human
Rights Internship and Portfolio
Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Consent of Director of
Human Rights Minor.
Internship with a human rights-related agency, organization, or group,
and preparation of a portofolio synthesizing the internship experiences
with Human Rights Minor course work. |
| 249. Violence:
Sources and Alternatives
First semester. Three credits. Blank, Prewitt, Reed
Sources of violence in the individual, the home, the nation, and among
nations are examined. Alternatives to the use of violence at each of these
levels are explored. |
| 250. Global
Militarism and Human Survival
Second semester. Three credits. Two class periods (one 2-hour and one
1-hour). Luyster
A consideration of the threat posed to humanity's survival by a growing
global militarism and the unprecedented destructiveness of nuclear weapons. |
| 265W. Seminar in
American Studies
(Also offered as ENGL 265W) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite:
ENGL
105 or 110 or 111 or
250.
An in-depth study of an event, historical period, or cultural production
from an interdisciplinary perspective. |
| 280. Library Research
Methods
Either semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Open only with consent
of instructor. Offered at the Waterbury Campus.
Specific instruction in the use of a university library and in the use
of the bibliographic tools and methods that are an essential part of library
research. |
| 282. Interdisciplinary
Experience
Either semester. One credit. Open only with consent of instructor. May
be repeated for credit with a change in topic.
A variable topic course, drawing material from multiple departments.
Experimentation in content and format is encouraged. |
| 291. Interdisciplinary
Honors Seminar
Either semester. Three credits. Open only with consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
An interdisciplinary seminar designed for honors students and open to
other qualified students. Topics vary from semester to semester.
Sponsored by the Office of Honors Programs. |
| 293. Foreign Study
Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated
for credit (to a maximum of 17). Consent of appropriate area studies director
or major advisor required before departure. May count toward the major
with consent of advisor.
Course work undertaken within approved Study Abroad programs, usually
focusing on the history, culture, and society of a particular country. |
| 294. The Bible
First semester. Three credits, which may be counted toward the related
field requirement in History, Philosophy, or English. Sponsored by and
listed under the English, History, and Philosophy Departments.
The literary, historical, and philosophical content, circumstances and
problems of the Old and New Testaments. CA 1. |
| 295W. Capstone Course
Either semester. Three credits. Consent required by instructor and the
INTD Department Head. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111
or
250 and senior standing with an approved individualized major plan of
study; and an approved placement, research or project.
All students with an approved individualized major plan of study who
are not earning a double major nor have another capstone course on their
plan of study must register for this course during their last academic
year. Students will integrate their interdisciplinary major through a capstone
paper. |
| 296W. Senior Thesis
Either semester. Three - six credits. Hours by arrangement. Consent
required by instructor and INTD Department Head. Prerequisite: ENGL 105
or 110 or 111 or
250 and senior standing with an approved individualized
major plan of study. Students must have obtained a thesis advisor and have
an approved thesis topic before registration.
All honors writing a thesis for their individualized major plan of study
must register for this course during their last academic year. Students
must present their thesis to the Individualized Major Program. |