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INTR 301 - Emerging Research in Action
Summer (3) (College 300)
Emerging Research in Action will challenge students to engage, evaluate, and produce social knowledge in active experiential learning contexts such as educational, corporate, non-profit, and governmental organizations, or also community, grassroots, or neighborhood organizing with defined parameters for action and learning. As an online, asynchronous course, Emerging Research is especially suitable for students who will be involved in community-based research, summer internships or sustained activism or volunteerism within communities throughout the third summer school session at William and Mary. Students are NOT required to be located in Williamsburg, VA or the U.S. continent for enrollment; asynchronous accommodations will be made for students’ whose experiences are outliers to U.S. time zones. However, consistent Internet access is required.
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INTR 322 - Introduction to Library Resources
Fall and Spring (1) Showalter
Course Objectives: to gain an understanding of the role of libraries and information in American culture and society today; to acquire a theoretical and logical approach to information gathering; to learn the practical skills of identifying, locating, evaluating, and effectively using print and electronic information sources.
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INTR 350 - Emergent Dialogues: The Intersection of Art and Science
Summer (4) Bagdassarian, Mead
Three-week intensive course straddling art and science. Motivated by the science of complex systems thinking, students will create sculptures interacting with the landscape of Matoaka Woods. This course will foster a creative, interdisciplinary, and reciprocal dialogue between artists and scientists.
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INTR 455 - Pilgrimage Studies Seminar
Summer (3) Jenkins, Greenia Prerequisite(s): Instructor Permission (GER 7)
Intensive seminar on pilgrimage studies in Santiago, Spain, a major goal of Christian quests in a medieval and modern times. Interdisciplinary approaches to travel for transformation in diverse traditions through an examination of history, monuments, and current religious and touristic practices.
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INTR 456 - Pilgrimage Studies Field Research
Summer (4) Jenkins, Greenia Corequisite(s): INTR 455 . (GER 7)
Intensive guided field research on pilgrimage studies and practices In Santiago, Spain, or on the pilgrimage trails leading to its shrine. Interdisciplinary approaches to travel for transformation through mentored data collection and analysis on history, monuments, and current religious and touristic practices.
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INTR 470 - Leadership Theory and Application
Summer (3) Stelljes
This course aims to help students think critically about what makes for successful leaders in the public sector. Lessons and examples are drawn from
history, communication studies, education, philosophy, sociology, and politics as well as from the field of social entrepreneurship. The class will explore the complex challenges that affect our communities today. This innovative curriculum combines rigorous academic work with a variety of
site visits to locations and agencies throughout Washington DC.Through lectures, discussions, debates, readings and writing assignments, students will develop a deeper perspective from which to interpret, question, reflect upon, and engage with the underlying issues within engaged community leadership. (Cross-listed with EDUC 470 )
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INTR 480 - Independent Study
Fall and Spring (1-4) Staff
For majors who have completed most of their major requirements and who have secured approval of the Committee on Honors and Interdisciplinary Studies and that of the instructor(s) concerned. An interdisciplinary major may include no more than six hours of Independent Study.
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INTR 490 - Topics:Interdisciplinary Study
Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff
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INTR 491 - Short Course in Interdisciplinary Studies
Fall and Spring (1) Staff
This course may be repeated for credit if topics vary.
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INTR 495 - Interdisciplinary Honors
Fall, Spring (3) Staff
Students admitted to Interdisciplinary Honors will be enrolled in this course during both semesters of their senior year. Each candidate will be responsible for: (a) formulating a program of study in consultation with a faculty advisor; (b) submission of an Honors essay two weeks before the last day of classes of the semester in which the essay is being completed; (c) satisfactory performance in an oral examination on the subject matter of the Honors essay. The procedures and standards for Interdisciplinary Honors will be those in force in the department of the students primary faculty advisor. The primary faculty advisor, with the approval of CHIS, may make appropriate changes to those procedures and standards. Requests for these exceptions must accompany the student’s proposal to do Honors. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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INTR 496 - Interdisciplinary Honors
Fall, Spring (3) Staff
Students admitted to Interdisciplinary Honors will be enrolled in this course during both semesters of their senior year. Each candidate will be responsible for: (a) formulating a program of study in consultation with a faculty advisor; (b) submission of an Honors essay two weeks before the last day of classes of the semester in which the essay is being completed; (c) satisfactory performance in an oral examination on the subject matter of the Honors essay. The procedures and standards for Interdisciplinary Honors will be those in force in the department of the students primary faculty advisor. The primary faculty advisor, with the approval of CHIS, may make appropriate changes to those procedures and standards. Requests for these exceptions must accompany the student’s proposal to do Honors. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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INTR 499 - Washington Semester Internship
Fall and Spring (6) Summer (3) Staff Corequisite(s): Enrollment in Washington Program
This course combines an internship experience in Washington, D.C., with individual research supervised by the Washington Program instructor and results in a substantial assignment. Only students already accepted into the Washington Program are eligible to enroll.
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International Relations |
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INRL 300 - International Relations in Disciplinary Perspectives
Fall and Spring (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): GOVT 204 ; ECON 101 & ECON 102 ; HIST 192 .
INRL 300 is a course that addresses contemporary issues in international relations from three distinct disciplinary perspectives. It examines what these disciplines can tell us about issues driving the choices of states, firms, NGOs, social groups, consumers, and citizens.
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INRL 300D - International Relations in Disciplinary Perspectives
Fall and Spring (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): GOVT 204 ; ECON 101 & ECON 102 ; HIST 192 .
INRL 300 is a course that addresses contemporary issues in international relations from three distinct disciplinary perspectives. It examines what these disciplines can tell us about issues driving the choices of states, firms, NGOs, social groups, consumers, and citizens.
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INRL 390 - Topics in International Relations
Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff
Selected topics in International Relations are offered occasionally. The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. These courses may be repeated for credit.
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INRL 391 - Short Course in International Relations
Fall or Spring (1) Staff
Selected topics in International Relations are offered occasionally. The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. These courses may be repeated for credit.
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INRL 395 - Diplomacy Lab
Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff
Course for students accepted into the State Department’s Diplomacy Lab program. Separate sections will be offered for each of the Diplomacy Lab projects. Instructor permission required. (Cross-listed with .)
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INRL 480 - Independent Study in International Relations
Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff
Independent Study is an option for majors who have completed most of their major requirements and who have secured approval from a supervising instructor. An IR major can include no more than six hours of independent study. Forms for this purpose are available from the IR program or may be downloaded from the Program’s web site.
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INRL 495 - Senior Honors in International Relations
Fall, Spring (3) Staff
Students who wish to conduct an honors project must apply for admission to the Senior Honors program. As part of the application, students must submit a prospectus to the Charles Center by the end of classes in the academic semester before the project is to begin. A prospectus includes: (1) a clear statement of the problem to be researched; (2) a brief, critical review of scholarly literature on the research topic; (3) a description of the methodology to be employed; (4) and an approximate schedule of work. Eligible applicants must carry a 3.4 grade point average in International Relations and must also meet the College eligibility standard of 3.0 overall or in their junior year. For further information and an application, contact the Charles Center. Students admitted into the Senior Honors program in International Relations will enroll in these courses during both semesters of their senior year. Honors candidates are responsible for (1) formulating and completing a program of study in consultation with a faculty advisor; (2) meeting with the committee prior to the end of the first semester to present preliminary work, (3) preparation and presentation, by two weeks before the last day of classes in the spring semester, of an honors essay; and (4) satisfactory performance in a comprehensive oral examination which focuses on the subject matter of the honors essay. Note: For College provisions governing admission to the Senior Honors program, see the discussion of major honors elsewhere in this catalog and the Charles Center web site.
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INRL 496 - Senior Honors in International Relations
Fall, Spring (3) Staff
Students who wish to conduct an honors project must apply for admission to the Senior Honors program. As part of the application, students must submit a prospectus to the Charles Center by the end of classes in the academic semester before the project is to begin. A prospectus includes: (1) a clear statement of the problem to be researched; (2) a brief, critical review of scholarly literature on the research topic; (3) a description of the methodology to be employed; (4) and an approximate schedule of work. Eligible applicants must carry a 3.4 grade point average in International Relations and must also meet the College eligibility standard of 3.0 overall or in their junior year. For further information and an application, contact the Charles Center. Students admitted into the Senior Honors program in International Relations will enroll in these courses during both semesters of their senior year. Honors candidates are responsible for (1) formulating and completing a program of study in consultation with a faculty advisor; (2) meeting with the committee prior to the end of the first semester to present preliminary work, (3) preparation and presentation, by two weeks before the last day of classes in the spring semester, of an honors essay; and (4) satisfactory performance in a comprehensive oral examination which focuses on the subject matter of the honors essay. Note: For College provisions governing admission to the Senior Honors program, see the discussion of major honors elsewhere in this catalog and the Charles Center web site.
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INRL 498 - Internship
Fall and Spring credits to be arranged Staff
An internship offers work experience while providing opportunities to apply and develop ideas, languages and research techniques outside the classroom. Internships must be developed in cooperation with an on-site internship supervisor and a sponsoring William and Mary faculty member and must be approved in advance.
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ITAL 101 - Elementary Italian I
Fall (4) Staff
Training in grammar, pronunciation, aural-oral skills, reading and writing. The work includes intensive practice in speaking and understanding. All scheduled sessions associated with the course are required. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website.
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ITAL 102 - Elementary Italian II
Spring (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): ITAL 101
Training in grammar, pronunciation, aural-oral skills, reading and writing. The work includes intensive practice in speaking and understanding. All scheduled sessions associated with the course are required. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website.
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ITAL 103 - Combined Beginning Italian
Spring (4) Boyle
This course covers the material of ITAL 101 and ITAL 102 in one semester. Because of the highly intensive nature of the course, it is ideal for, students with prior experience with Romance Language study, heritage speakers or students looking for a more challenging language learning experience. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website.
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ITAL 105 - Italian Studies Abroad: Language and Culture
Summer, Fall, Spring (1-4) Staff Prerequisite(s): Acceptance by Selection Committee
This number is intended for elementary language courses at the 100 level (equivalent to ITAL 101, 102 or 103) completed in Italy. Students must pass a placement test with a grade of at least C in order count ITAL 105 towards the College Language Requirement. Course may be repeated for elective credit
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ITAL 201 - Intermediate Italian I
Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ITAL 102 , or placement by SAT II Test score or consent of instructor
A review of the basics, and an introduction to more advanced grammar structures. Students read, write and discuss a variety of cultural texts that reveal the issues and debates facing contemporary Italians. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website.
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ITAL 202 - Intermediate Italian II
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ITAL 201 , or placement by SAT II Test score or consent of instructor
A continued review of the basics and introduction to more advanced grammar structures. Students read, write and discuss a variety of cultural texts that reveal the issues and debates facing contemporary Italians. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website.
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ITAL 203 - Combined Intermediate Italian
Fall (4) Boyle Prerequisite(s): ITAL 102
This course covers the material of ITAL 201 and ITAL 202 in one semester. Because of the highly intensive nature of the course, it is Ideal for, students with prior experience with Romance Language study, heritage speakers, or students looking for a more challenging language learning experience. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website.
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ITAL 205 - Italian Studies Abroad: Language and Culture
Fall, Spring, Summer (1 - 4) Staff
This number is intended for intermediate language courses at the 200 level (equivalent to ITAL 201, 202 or 203) completed in Italy. Students must pass a placement test with a grade of at least C in order count ITAL 205 towards the College Language Requirement. Course may be repeated for elective credit.
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ITAL 206 - Italian Language Through Film
Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ITAL 202 /ITAL 203 or the equivalent (ALV, CSI)
In Italian. A conversation course using film as a starting point for the refinement of students’ speaking skills in Italian. Students will enrich their vocabulary and strengthen their use of more complex grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions, as well as learn to recognize regional differences in spoken Italian as they talk about cinematic texts.
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ITAL 208 - Reading and Writing Italy (In Italian)
Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ITAL 206 or consent of the instructor (College 200, ALV)
The course focuses on the reading of contemporary journalistic and literary texts in Italian and in refining the stylistics of writing in Italian will have satisfied the lower-division writing requirement. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.) Note: This course does not fulfill the Freshman Seminar requirement.
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ITAL 303 - Topics in Italian Culture
Fall and Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ITAL 202 or consent of instructor
In Italian. Topics will alternate, according to the professors’ interests and expertise. May be repeated for credit if topics vary
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ITAL 304 - Introduction to Italian Cultural Studies (In English)
Fall or Spring (3-4) Staff
This course explores in an interdisciplinary manner the cultural transformations that have occurred in Italy from 1945 to the present through an analysis of evolving constructs of Italian national identity. The texts used include novels, literary, anthropological and sociological inquiries, films, the press and design artifacts. Students with advanced language skills may take a 4th credit of reading and discussion in Italian. (Cross listed with LCST 351 )
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ITAL 305 - Italian Studies Abroad
Summer, Fall, Spring (1-4) Staff Prerequisite(s): Acceptance by Selection Committee
This number is intended for upper-division courses completed in Italy. Course may be repeated for credit
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ITAL 309 - Dante and the Medieval Tradition (In English)
Fall (3-4) Ferrarese
Readings, in translation, and discussion of representative works and trends in courtly love and scholastic traditions to focus attention on Dante’s literary, esthetic and historical milieu, and achievements. Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of instructor, may take a 4th credit for reading and discussions (one additional hour per week) in the original language.
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ITAL 310 - Italian Cinema and Post-War Italian Culture (In English)
Spring (3-4) Staff
A study of Post-War cultural developments in Italy through the medium of major Italian cinematic productions and directors. The course will focus on political, economic, social, artistic and religious developments as important manifestations of contemporary Italian culture. Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of instructor, may take a 4th credit for reading and discussions (one additional hour per week) in the original language.
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ITAL 312 - Renaissance Italy (In English)
Spring (3-4) Ferrarese (GER 5)
The course highlights the intellectual and political structures that shaped Renaissance society in Italy, and examines the origins of Italian national identity through readings of a variety of literary and aesthetic genres such as epic poetry, political and historical treatises, music and theater. Contemporary cinematic representations of the Renaissance will also be analyzed. Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of the instructor, may enroll in a 4th credit of reading and discussion (one additional hour per week) in Italian.
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ITAL 313 - Topics in Italian Studies (In English)
Fall or Spring (3-4) Staff
Topics will alternate, according to the professors’ interests and expertise. Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of the instructor, may enroll in a 4th credit of reading and discussion (one additional hour per week) in Italian. May be repeated for credit if topics vary
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ITAL 316 - 20th-Century Italian Women Writers (In English)
Fall or Spring (3) Staff (College 200, ALV, GER 5)
Twentieth-century Italian women writers will be selected and read. The course will focus attention in particular on feminist issues. Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of instructor, may take a 4th credit for reading and discussions (one additional hour per week) in the original language. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.) (Cross listed with GSWS 316 )
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ITAL 317 - Italian America (In English)
Spring (3) Staff
This course will explore the imaging and self-imaging of Italian- Americans in literature and film, from representations of Italian immigrant “otherness” to present-day attempts at identity construction, differentiation and assimilation by Italian-American filmmakers. Alongside issues of ethnicity, we will consider those of gender, class and race, in order to understand the positioning of “Italian- American” within the greater spectrum of identities that make up the U.S. map.
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ITAL 320 - Imitations of Life: Italian Autobiographies (In English)
Fall or Spring (3-4) Staff
Course examines strategies of self-representation in autobiographies, diaries, letters, and novels of selected authors. Issues addressed include the making of the modern self and the fashioning of an Italian identity. Readings selections from Petrarch, Cellini, Goldoni, Casanova, Alfieri, Pellico, Sciascia, Aleramo, Viganò, and others. Taught in English. Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of the instructor, may take a 4th credit for reading and discussions (one additional hour per week) in the original language. (Cross listed with LCST 351 )
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ITAL 411 - Independent Study
Fall and Spring (3) Staff
This course is designed to permit in-depth study in an area of literature, linguistics or culture not available in current course offerings. A written petition to instructor and approval of section coordinator required before registration.
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ITAL 412 - Teaching Practicum
Fall and Spring (1) Staff
A mentored teaching internship experience for students to work closely with a faculty member in teaching either a language or content course.
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Japanese Studies |
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JAPN 100 - Big Ideas in Japanese Studies
Fall or Spring (4) Cronin, Sasaki
An exploration of significant questions and integrative concepts in Japanese Studies, their grounding in the process of scientific discovery and application, and their broader relevance to society. Designed for first-year students. Although topics vary, the courses also seek to improve students’ communication skills beyond the written word.
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JAPN 101 - Elementary Japanese I
Fall and Summer (4) Staff
Training in grammar, pronunciation, aural-oral skills, reading and writing. The work includes intensive practice in speaking and understanding. All scheduled sessions associated with the course are required. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website.
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JAPN 102 - Elementary Japanese II
Spring and Summer (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): JAPN 101 or consent of instructor
Training in grammar, pronunciation, aural-oral skills, reading and writing. The work includes intensive practice in speaking and understanding. All scheduled sessions associated with the course are required. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website.
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JAPN 150 - First year Seminar
Fall or Spring (4) Cronin (C150)
An exploration of a specific topic in Japanese Studies. A grade of C- or better fulfills the COLL 150 requirement. Although topics vary, the courses emphasize academic writing skills, reading and analysis of texts, and discussion.
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JAPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese I
Fall (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): JAPN 102 or consent of instructor
Training in conversation, grammar, reading and elementary composition. All scheduled sessions associated with the course are required. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website.
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JAPN 202 - Intermediate Japanese II
Spring (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): JAPN 201 or consent of instructor
Training in conversation, grammar, reading and elementary composition. All scheduled sessions associated with the course are required. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website.
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JAPN 208 - Introductory Topics in Japanese Literature and Culture (in English)
Fall or Spring (3) Cronin, Sasaki
An introductory study of a broad topic in Japanese literature or culture that is not covered by regularly offered courses. May have cross-cultural components. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.
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JAPN 209 - Classical Japanese Literature in Translation
Fall or Spring (3) Cronin (College 200, ALV, GER4B, 5)
An introduction to Japanese literature through readings and discussions of prose, poetry and drama from the 8th-18th centuries. Texts and authors include Tales of Ise, Pillow Book, Tale of Genji, Noh theater, folktales and works by Basho and Saikaku. Taught in English. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)
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JAPN 210 - Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature (Taught in English)
Fall or Spring (3-4) Cronin (ALV, GER 5)
An introduction to Japanese literature through readings of modern and contemporary short stories, novels, drama and poetry. The course deals with both literary and cultural issues from the 18th century to the present day. Students with advanced language skills may, with the consent of instructor, take a 4th credit for reading and discussions (one additional hour per week) in the original language.
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JAPN 211 - Samurai: History and Myth
Fall or Spring (3) Sasaki College 200, ALV, CSI)
This class introduces students to the history of the samurai and their modern-day representations. In Part I of the course, we will survey the rise, the golden age, and fall of the warrior class in Japan between the tenth and nineteenth centuries. In Part II, we will look at how the samurai were remembered, imagined, and narrated, and what political and cultural meanings were ascribed to them in the modern era, from the late nineteenth century. By examining the relations between history and representation (remembering that history is a form of representation, after all), we will try to understand critically why the samurai keep resurfacing in the popular imaginary of Japan as a significant element of national culture. Taught in English. (This course is anchored in the ALV and CSI domains.)
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JAPN 220 - Japan’s Ghosts and Demons
Spring (3) Cronin (College 200, ALV)
This course explores the supernatural world and its inhabitants as imagined in Japanese literature and visual culture from ancient times to the present day. Our survey will take in a wide variety of fantastic phenomena, including spirit possession and exorcism in The Tale of Genji, the “hungry ghosts” of medieval Buddhist folklore, interwar Gothic tales of the bizarre, and recent Japanese horror films such as The Ring. In the process, we will consider the various roles that the supernatural has played in Japanese culture at various historical moments. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)
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JAPN 280 - East Asian Cultures Through Film
Fall (3) Staff (College 200, ALV, GER 4B)
An introduction to East Asian cultures through the modern and contemporary film of China, Taiwan and Japan. The class takes a cross-cultural approach by looking at various social, political and cultural themes as they vary across time and across Asian countries. Taught in English. (Cross listed with CHIN 280 )
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JAPN 300 - Topics in Japanese Language
Summer, Spring or Fall (3) Staff
Topics will be indicated in the schedule of classes. Course will be taught in Japanese. Credit variable. May be repeated for credit when topics differ
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JAPN 301 - Upper Intermediate Japanese I
Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): JAPN 202 or consent of instructor
Continued training in conversation, grammar and composition.
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JAPN 302 - Upper Intermediate Japanese II
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): JAPN 301 or consent of instructor
Continued training in conversation, grammar and composition.
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JAPN 305 - Directed Readings in Japanese Literature
Spring or Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): JAPN 302 or consent of instructor
An advanced course reading materials on Japanese literature and culture. This course is taught in Japanese. May be repeated for credit if content is different
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JAPN 307 - Topics in Japanese Culture
Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): JAPN 300 or JAPN 301 or JAPN 305
An in-depth study of a theme in Japanese culture that is not covered by regularly offered courses.Course materials and instruction in both English and Japanese.
May have cross-cultural components.May be repeated for credit if topic varies. Taught in both Japanese and English
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JAPN 308 - Topics in Japanese Literature and Culture (Taught in English)
Spring or Fall (3) Staff
An in-depth study of a major author, genre, period or theme in Japanese literature or culture that is not covered by regularly offered courses. May have cross-cultural components. May be repeated for credit if topic varies
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JAPN 311 - Japanese Cinema
Fall or Spring (3) Sasaki (GER 5) (ALV)
An introduction to the cinema of Japan from the silent era through the golden age of the 1950s to contemporary Japanese animation. This course will also introduce students to representative directors, genres, and works.
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JAPN 320 - The Japanese City
Fall or Spring (3) Cronin (College 200, ALV)
An examination of the historical development, theoretical conceptualization, and everyday life of the Japanese city from the 19th century to present day. The class will look at representations of the city in literature, film, architecture and city planning. This course taught in English. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)
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JAPN 330 - Japanese Popular Culture
Fall or Spring (3) Staff
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the range of cultural forms that constitute Japanese popular culture, with an emphasis on the ate 20th-early 21st centuries. The class will look at Japan’s exportation of culture and the reception of Japanese cultural products in the West. Taught in English.
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JAPN 401 - Advanced Japanese I
Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): JAPN 302 or consent of instructor
Continued training in conversation, grammar and composition, in a variety of situations and materials.
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JAPN 402 - Advanced Japanese II
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): JAPN 401 or consent of instructor
This course focuses on contemporary Japan to develop culturally appropriate communication skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). Students are introduced to and expected to analyze various authentic materials (written, online and visual).
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JAPN 410 - Advanced Topics in Japanese Literature and Culture
Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): JAPN 302
An in-depth study of a major author, genre, period or theme in Japanese literature or culture. Course taught in Japanese. Readings in English and Japanese. May be repeated for credit if topic varies
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JAPN 411 - Independent Study
Fall and Spring (3) Cronin, Sasaki
This course is designed to permit in-depth study of Japanese texts in an area of language or literature not available in current course offerings. A written petition to the instructor and approval of the section coordinator are required before registration.
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JAPN 412 - Teaching Practicum
Fall and Spring (1) Staff
A mentored teaching internship experience for students to work closely with a faculty member in teaching either a language or content course. May be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credits
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KINE 101 - Fitness, Leadership & Aging
Fall and Spring (2) K. Charles
This course is designed to introduce students to the facilitation of fitness activities primarily for older adults. It includes techniques for resistance training, cardiovascular training, balance, warm up, cool down, stretching, the basics of program design and field work with older adults. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 104 - Yoga
Fall and Spring (1) K. Charles
This course is designed as an introduction to “Iyengar yoga.” We focus on developing strength, flexibility, and awareness through practicing postures and breath awareness (adaptable to all somatotypes and disabilities). There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 105 - Judo
Fall and Spring (1) Horvath
This course enables the student the opportunity to learn judo principles and be introduced to Olympic sport judo. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 106 - Tai Chi
Fall and Spring (1) K. Charles
Tai chi is a centuries-old Chinese discipline. It emphasizes an awareness of the interdependence of mind and body while enhancing health, self-cultivation and inner calm. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 120 - Ski/Snowboard Maine
Fall (1) Whitley
This course involves is an 8-10 day trip to a Maine ski resort during the winter break. Instruction will be given in both skiing and snowboarding. This course may be repeated for credit. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 122 - SCUBA
Fall and Spring (1) Staff
This course is designed as an introduction to scuba diving. By completing all requirements the student will be ready to undertake the open water training dives to achieve certification. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 130 - Adventure Games
Fall and Spring (1) Drake, Whitley.
This class provides a challenging experience through “new games,” ropes and initiatives course, climbing, rappelling, prussiking and aerobic games. Emphasis is placed on group cooperation and a willingness to try. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 140 - White Water Canoeing
Fall and Spring (1) Staff
This course is designed to introduce students to tandem canoeing on Class I-II white water. This class culminates with a one day white water paddling trip. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 141 - White Water II
Fall and Spring (1) Staff Prerequisite(s): KINE 140 or KINE 154 or consent of instructor.
An intermediate level course open to canoes and kayaks. The emphasis is more advanced level strokes and maneuvers and refinement of rescue and self-rescue skills appropriate for lower intermediate whitewater. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 153 - Self Defense
Fall and Spring (1) Horvath
This course enables the student the opportunity to defend themselves in various threatening situations. Students will learn a global and unique approach to self-defense through judo techniques. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 154 - Kayaking
Fall and Spring (1) Drake, Whitley
Prepares beginners to kayak on Class II whitewater. Material covers safety practices, strokes, lake and river maneuvers, river reading, self-rescue including the Eskimo roll and proper equipment. Field experience planned. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 164 - Rock Climbing I
Fall and Spring (1) Whitley
This beginning course introduces students to basic rock climbing, belaying and rappelling techniques. Skills include climbing, belaying, rappelling, knot tying, anchor systems, self-rescue, equipment selection and care, terminology, and communications. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 165 - Rock Climbing II
Fall and Spring (1) Whitley
An intermediate level class that increases depth and breadth of climbing, belaying and rappelling skills, including rescue, mental and physical conditioning, movement techniques, and an understanding of lead climbing practices. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 175 - Weight Training
Fall and Spring (1) K. Charles
This course is designed to provide the beginning weight trainer with the information and skills necessary to establish and work toward goals in the areas of muscular strength, size, endurance, and/or toning. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 177 - Winter Camping
Fall and Spring (1) Drake.
This class introduces the beginner to the exciting activities of the winter environment during a week- long trip during spring break. Skills include cross country skiing, snow shoeing, sledding, mountaineering, snow shelters, and safety. Students spend two nights outside, otherwise accommodations are provided in an outdoor education center. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 180 - Outdoor Leadership
Fall and Spring (1) Drake, Whitley Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
This course is designed to give those students with previous experience in a particular outdoor activity an opportunity to work under the supervision of a professional outdoor educator as a teaching assistant. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 181 - Fitness Leadership
Fall and Spring (1) K. Charles Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
This course is designed to give those students with previous experience in a particular fitness activity an opportunity to work under the supervision of a professional fitness educator as a teaching assistant. This course may be repeated one time for credit. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 182 - Ballroom Dance Leadership
Fall and Spring (1) Young Prerequisite(s): KINE 185
This course is designed to give those students with previous experience in ballroom dance an opportunity to work under the supervision of a professional ballroom dance instructor as a teaching assistant.
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KINE 185 - Ballroom Dance I
Fall and Spring (1) Young (ACTV, GER 6)
This course is designed to introduce students to beginning ballroom dance including social dance skills. The students will obtain dance fundamentals in rhythm, dance position, and leading/following skills. We will learn the following dances: Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Swing, and Jive. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 186 - Ballroom Dance II
Fall and Spring (1) Young Prerequisite(s): KINE 185 . (ACTV, GER 6)
This course is designed to help students apply and perfect the skills learned in Ballroom I. The students will have the opportunity to choreograph and perform their own dances. While actively involved in creating dances we will expand upon the dances learned in Ballroom I. There is a fee associated with this course.
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KINE 191 - Adventure Sports Leadership
Fall and Spring (2) Whitley
Learn the theory and application of adventure oriented leadership In a dunamic, active setting. Topics include leadership theory, group dynamics, group facilitation, trip planning, risk management, wilderness living/survival skills, basic adventure sports skills, instructional practices, and more. Students will gain experiencee and knowledge in basic wilderness living and sports skills through regular class experiencee and a weekend backpacking trip during the course.
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KINE 196 - Topics in Physical Activity
Fall and Spring (1) Staff
Topics not covered in regular offerings. Topics and instructor will vary from year to year.
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KINE 198 - Ropes Course Facilitation
Fall and Spring (2) Drake Corequisite(s): Ropes facilitation II.
This course is designed to prepare students to work as ropes course facilitators. It will provide activities, games, strategies, and techniques that will enable a facilitator to assist groups in achieving their goals on a ropes and initiatives course.
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KINE 100 - Critical Questions in Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Fall and Spring (4) S (College 100)
An exploration of significant questions and concepts, beliefs and creative visions, theories and discoveries in Kinesiology and Health Studies for first-year students. Although topics vary, the courses also seek to improve students’ communication skills beyond the written word.
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KINE 150 - First Year Seminar
Fall and Spring (4) Staff (C150)
An exploration of a specific topic in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. A grade of C- or better fulfills the COLL 150 requirement. Although topics vary, the courses emphasize academic writing skills, reading and analysis of texts, and discussion.
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KINE 200 - Introduction to the Human Body
Fall (3) Everhardt (College 200, NQR, GER2B)
A broad-based examination of the human body. Structure and function of cells, tissues, and organ systems will be examined in a variety of applications such as lifespan, environmental and evolutionary adaptations. This course is not appropriate for premed students. (This course is anchored in the NQR domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)
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KINE 204 - Introduction to Kinesiology & Health Sciences
Fall and Spring (3) Kohl (NQR)
An introduction to the study of human movement with emphasis upon historical, philosophical, socio-cultural, physiological, biomechanical and psychological aspects. This course provides an integrated set of general principles which are an appropriate preparation for further study in kinesiology and health sciences.
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KINE 270 - Foundations of Epidemiology
Fall, Spring (3) Staff
An introduction to the core concepts of epidemiology, which is a study of the distribution of disease within a population and the factors that influence that distribution. The course will apply an epidemiologic lens to current issues in public health and clinical medicine.
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KINE 280 - Introduction to Public Health
Spring (3) Staff
An introduction to the key concepts and considerations in public health research and practice. Selected public health topics will be presented from biomedical, epidemiologic, socio-cultural, and policy perspectives In the context of low, middle, and high-Income countries.
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KINE 290 - Introduction to Global Health
Fall and Spring (3) Staff (College 200, NQR)
The course will introduce students to health issues around the world. Emphasis will be placed on social, economic, political, and environmental determinants of health, and health inequities. (This course is anchored in the NQR domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)
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KINE 295 - Health-related Exercise Prescription
Fall and Spring (3) Burnet (GER 2B)
This course addresses the scientific basis of designing exercise programs to promote health among individuals of all ages, and both sexes. Special concerns (e.g. pregnancy, pre-diabetes, arthritis) will also be featured. It will NOT address the conditioning of elite athletic performance. Principles of overload, progression, and specificity are covered as well as intensity, frequency, duration, and mode. Various methods of training (endurance, Interval, resistance, cross-training) are featured. Finally, the detrimental effects of disuse, such as limb immobilization or bed rest, will be discussed
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