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Course Descriptions


 

Global Studies

  
  • GBST 498 - Internship


    Fall and Spring credits to be arranged Staff

    An internship offers work experience relevant to Global Studies, including international 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.

Government

  
  • GOVT 100 - Critical Questions in Government


    Fall or Spring (4) Staff (College 100)

    An exploration of significant questions and concepts, beliefs and creative visions, theories and discoveries in Government for first-year students. Although topics vary, the courses also seek to improve students’ communication skills beyond the written word.
  
  • GOVT 150 - First-Year Seminar


    Fall or Spring (4) Staff (College 150)

    An exploration of a specific topic in Government. 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.
  
  • GOVT 201 - Introduction to American Government and Politics


    Fall or Spring (3) Staff (CSI)

    An introduction to the American political system, its institutions and processes.
  
  • GOVT 202 - Introduction to Political Theory


    (Fall) (3) Lombardini, McKinney, Stow

    An introduction to some of the key themes, ideas, and canonical texts within the field of political theory.  The course is organized around a central theme, chosen by the instructor (e.g., ’Democracy and its Critics,’ ‘Authoritarianism,’ ‘Justice,’ or ’Power’).  Readings will be both historical and contemporary in focus, with at least one main thinker from each of the three main historical periods in the field (ancient and medieval, modern, and contemporary).  
  
  • GOVT 203 - Introduction to Comparative Politics


    Fall and Spring (3) Staff (CSI, GER 3)

    An introduction to the comparative analysis of political systems. Attention will focus on political processes, such as political socialization, participation, and elite recruitment, and on political institutions, such as party systems, legislatures and bureaucracies. Examples will be drawn from developing systems, as well as from the more familiar Western countries.
  
  • GOVT 204 - Introduction to International Politics


    Fall and Spring (3) Staff (CSI, GER 3)

    A study of the theory and practice of international politics. The course will consider the international system of states and the bases of national power.
  
  • GOVT 301 - Research Methods


    Fall and Spring (3) Staff (CSI)

    Survey of qualitative and quantitative methods commonly used in empirical political analysis. Emphasis on building skills such as hypothesis testing, inference and causal reasoning. This course satisfies the Major Computing Requirement in Government. It is highly recommended that students plan on taking it before junior year.
  
  • GOVT 302 - Quantitative Methods


    Fall or Spring (3) Manna, Staff Prerequisite(s): GOVT 301  or GOVT 307  or permission of instructor.

    Introduces students to basic statistical theory and advanced quantitative methods.  Examples come from sub-fields across political science. Emphasizes how to apply methods and interpret results to make informed inferences.  Provides opportunities to use datasets commonly used in political science research.
  
  • GOVT 303 - Survey of Political Theory: The Ancient Tradition


    Fall or Spring (3) Lombardini, McKinney, Stow (GER 7)

    This course centers on the political works of Plato and Aristotle, as the standards of the classical tradition. Selected works of medieval Christian writers are also included.
  
  • GOVT 304 - Survey of Political Theory: The Modern Tradition


    Fall or Spring (3) Staff (GER 7)

    This course deals with Renaissance and Enlightenment era political theory, including the works of thinkers such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Burke.
  
  • GOVT 305 - Contemporary Political Theory


    Spring (3) McKinney, Stow (GER 7)

    An examination of various approaches to political theory from the late 19th century to the present.
  
  • GOVT 306 - Political Parties


    Fall or Spring (3) McGlennon

    An examination of the electoral, organizational and governmental activities of political parties in the American context. Emphasis will be placed on the transformation of parties and the consequences of this change for American democracy.
  
  • GOVT 307 - Political Polling and Survey Analysis


    Fall (3) Staff (ACTV)

    Introduction to formulation, implementation and analysis of political and public policy surveys. Topics include the psychology of survey response, sampling, interviewing, focus groups, experimental design, hypothesis testing and data analysis. Students will conduct individual and group survey projects.
  
  • GOVT 310 - Game Theory and Politics


    Fall or Spring (3) Evans (College 200, CSI)

    An interdisciplinary, nontechnical introduction to game theory - the science of strategic decision making - emphasizing applications to politics, international relations, business, social philosophy, and the law. (This course is anchored in the CSI domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV and NQR domains.)
  
  • GOVT 311 - European Politics


    Spring (3) Clemens Prerequisite(s): GOVT 203 

    A comparative study of institutions and processes of government in several Western European parliamentary democracies.
  
  • GOVT 312 - Politics of Developing Countries


    Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): GOVT 203 . (GER 4B)

    A comparative study of institutions and processes of government in several non-Western countries. The cultural and historical foundations of government, and the economic circumstances of Third World nations will be emphasized.
  
  • GOVT 322 - Global Environmental Governance


    Spring (3) Maliniak, Staff Prerequisite(s): GOVT 204  or ENSP 101 .

    This course explores key global environmental challenges and ways to address them in a world of diverse, changing, and often conflicting preferences and practices. Students will critically examine the international responses to issues such as climate change, ozone depletion, and biodiversity using concepts and methodologies from the fast-growing literatures on international institutions, transnational activism, multi-level governance, and science-policy linkages.
  
  • GOVT 324 - U.S. Foreign Policy


    Spring (3) Peterson

    A study of American foreign policy with emphasis on the process of policy formulation. Selected foreign policy problems will be considered.
  
  • GOVT 325 - International Organization


    Spring (3) Rahman, Tierney Prerequisite(s): GOVT 204 .

    A study of the development of structures and procedures of international organization, and of methods of pacific settlement of international disputes. Special attention will be given the League of Nations and the United Nations and the successes and failures of these organizations.
  
  • GOVT 326 - International Law


    Fall (3) Rahman Prerequisite(s): GOVT 204 .

    A study of international law governing relations among nation-states in peace and war. Considered are the nature and development of international law, and the relevance of international law to contemporary issues such as recognition, intervention, human rights, diplomatic privileges and immunities, use of force, terrorism, environmental problems and international adjudication.
  
  • GOVT 327 - Theory and History in International Relations


    Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): GOVT 204 .

    A survey of the leading theories and main theoretical debates in the study of international relations with attention to their implications for the study of war and peace.
  
  • GOVT 328 - International Political Economy


    Fall or Spring (3) Cheng, Maliniak, van der Veen Prerequisite(s): GOVT 204 .

    An analysis of the politics and economics of a selected international policy problem or issue, e.g., international trade and protectionism; the domestic management of inflation and unemployment; the relation between economic organization and political power.
  
  • GOVT 329 - International Security


    Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): GOVT 204 .

    Examines traditional concerns about the use and management of force in the nuclear age, as well as new security problems, such as the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons, environmental issues and the political economy of national security.
  
  • GOVT 330 - The Politics of European Integration


    Spring (3) van der Veen Prerequisite(s): GOVT 204 .

    The course covers the evolution of the European Community/Union, its basic institutions, and its current policies, including those on trade, currency and security. Major current events and controversies will also be discussed.
  
  • GOVT 334 - Russian and Post-Soviet Politics


    Spring (3) Pickering, Staff

    This course examines the collapse of the Soviet Union and political change in the post-Soviet states. While the focus in the post-communist period is on Russia, the course also includes a brief discussion of the divergent trajectories taken by other post- Soviet states, including those in the Baltics and Central Asia. Major topics include democratization, the construction of new political and economic institutions, and the development of civil society.
  
  • GOVT 335 - The Politics of Eastern Europe


    Fall (3) Pickering

    This course will focus on political change in Eastern Europe. Using a comparative approach, we will analyze how different states are meeting the specific challenges of post-communist transformation: building new political, economic and social institutions.
  
  • GOVT 336 - Governments and Politics of China and Japan


    Fall and Spring (3) Hart (GER 4B)

    A study of political institutions and political behavior in China and Japan. Emphasis will be placed on dynamic factors of socio-economic and political development in both countries.
  
  • GOVT 337 - Politics in Africa


    Fall or Spring (3) Roessler (GER 4B)

    This course highlights changes in the state structures from pre-colonial indigenous state systems, colonial administration and economy and the rise of the modern African state. (Cross listed with AFST 344 .)
  
  • GOVT 338 - Latin American Politics and Government


    Spring (3) Staff (GER 4B)

    A comparative analysis of the types of government of selected Latin American nations. Appropriate consideration will be given to current conditions and to such problems of general political development as recruitment and socialization, communication and articulation, interest aggregation and decision-making.
  
  • GOVT 339 - Middle Eastern Political Systems


    Spring (3) Shushan (GER 4B)

    A course on the domestic politics of Middle Eastern countries, including the Arab world plus, Iran, Israel, and Turkey. Topics include colonial legacies and the impact of the Israel/Palestine conflict, nationalism and identity, political economy of states with and without oil resources, the dynamics of authoritarian rule, religion and politics, gender, media, and grassroots pressure for reform and revolution.
  
  • GOVT 340 - South Asian Politics


    Fall or Spring (3) (GE4 B)

    This course is a comparative analysis of the modern South Asian states (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka).  It highlights the pre-colonial and colonial legacies in the formation of these states, as well as the current challenges of political development.
  
  • GOVT 350 - Introduction to Public Policy


    Fall or Spring (3) Evans, Howard, Manna, Staff

    An introduction to the policy making process in American national government, focusing on the impact on policy of public opinion, the media, interest groups, and governing institutions. Appropriate for freshmen and sophomores.
  
  • GOVT 351 - Bureaucracy


    Spring (3) Manna

    An analysis of the institutional, human, and political factors that affect how government bureaucracies implement public policy and influence its content.  Considers the connections between government bureaucracy, other institutions of government, and the private and non-profit sectors.
  
  • GOVT 353 - The Politics of States and Localities


    Spring (3) McGlennon

    An examination of the institutions and processes of government and politics in American states and localities. Relationships among national, state and local governments will be analyzed in the context of a federal system.
  
  • GOVT 355 - Southern Politics


    Fall (3) McGlennon

    An examination of the influence of historic and demographic trends on contemporary Southern politics. Special attention will be paid to the political distinctiveness of the South, political variations among the southern states, and the relationships between Southern and national politics.
  
  • GOVT 360 - The American Welfare State


    Spring (3) Howard Prerequisite(s): GOVT 201  or GOVT 350 .

    The politics of U.S. social policy in historical perspective. Topics vary by year but usually include retirement pensions, health care, and programs for the poor.
  
  • GOVT 370 - The Legislative Process


    Spring (3) Evans

    An investigation of the legislative process in the United States with emphasis on the United States Congress. Internal and external forces influencing legislative behavior will be examined.
  
  • GOVT 371 - The Presidency


    Spring (3) Gilmour

    An examination of the politics and policy influence of the American presidency and other executives. Emphasis will be placed upon the legal and political forces which determine and limit the use of executive power.
  
  • GOVT 372 - American Legal Process


    Fall (3) Nemacheck

    An analysis of law and legal institutions in the United States, the course covers principles of legal reasoning, the relationship between the judiciary and other branches of government, the role of the Supreme Court, and the activity of judges, lawyers and jurors.
  
  • GOVT 373 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties


    Spring (3) Nemacheck

    An examination of how legal and political processes have shaped the protections given to individual rights in the American constitutional system. The focus is on Supreme Court decision making and processes of constitutional interpretation.
  
  • GOVT 374 - Political Behavior


    Spring (3) Settle Prerequisite(s): GOVT 301  or ECON 307  or PSYC 301  or PSYC 302  or SOCL 352  or SOCL 353   (College 200, CSI)

    A survey of the major areas of research in political behavior, including public opinion, ideology, partisanship, political knowledge, participation, campaigns, the media, and polarization. Although many fruitful cross-national comparisons could be made, we will focus on the American political system. (This course is anchored in the CSI domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV and NQR domains.)
  
  • GOVT 381 - Human Geography


    Fall (3) Blouet

    A survey of the content of human geography including population, culture realms, world views, the distribution of agriculture and industry, settlements and human environmental impact.
  
  • GOVT 384 - The Geography of Latin America and the Caribbean


    Fall or Spring (3) Blouet

    Examination of the physical environment, resources, population and economic activities in the region together with studies of selected countries.
  
  • GOVT 386 - The Geography of Europe


    Fall or Spring (3) Blouet

    Examination of the physical environment, resources, population and economic activities in the region together with studies of selected countries.
  
  • GOVT 388 - The Bosnia Project


    (Spring) (3) Pickering

    This course prepares volunteers for The Bosnia Project to participate in a 4-week international community engagement and research experience in Sarajevo during the summer.  It critically analyzes literature explaining political and social problems in post-war Bosnia, and assesses efforts by international and non-governmental organizations to promote inter-cultural communication skills and reconciliation.  Instructor permission required.
  
  • GOVT 390 - Topics in Government


    Fall or Spring (1-2) Staff

    Selected topics in government. The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. May be repeated for credit if topics under consideration are different.
  
  • GOVT 391 - Topics in Government


    Fall or Spring (3) Staff

    Selected topics in Government. The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. May be repeated for credit if topics under consideration are different.
  
  • GOVT 392 - Topics in Political Theory


    Fall or Spring (3) Lombardini, McKinney, Stow, Staff

    Selected topics in political theory. The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. May be repeated for credit if the topics under consideration are different.
  
  • GOVT 393 - Ancient Democracy


    Spring (3) Lombardini (College 200, CSI)

    This course focuses on the historical development of ancient democracy and the principles and institutions central to its practice.  The course thus uses the study of ancient politics as a way of investigating some of the key theoretical issues (both normative and conceptual) surrounding the practice of democracy in both the ancient and contemporary worlds. (This course is anchored in the CSI domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV domain.)
  
  • GOVT 394 - Directed Research


    Fall or Spring (1-3) Staff

    Students will work individually or in teams as directed by a faculty member.  They will develop important research skills that are difficult to acquire in a traditional classroom setting.  Examples include coding data, creating and modifying databases, reviewing manuscripts for publication, writing grant proposals, and conducting experiments.  This class may be repeated for credit.
  
  • GOVT 401 - Seminar: American Politics


    Fall and Spring (4) Staff

    The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester.  May be repeated for credit if topics under consideration are different.
  
  • GOVT 402 - Seminar: Political Theory


    Fall or Spring (4) Staff

    The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester.  May be repeated for credit if topics under consideration are different.
  
  • GOVT 403 - Seminar: Comparative Politics


    Fall or Spring (4) Staff

    The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester.  May be repeated for credit if topics under consideration are different.
  
  • GOVT 404 - Seminar: International Politics


    Fall or Spring (4) Staff

    The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester.  May be repeated for credit if topics under consideration are different.
  
  • GOVT 433 - Seminar: Theories of the International System


    Spring (4) Staff

    A study of systematic approaches and their application to the traditional concerns of international relations theory and practice power, conflict, order and justice.
  
  • GOVT 435 - Seminar: Political Economy of the Newly Industrializing Countries


    Fall or Spring (4) Cheng

    This seminar examines major issues of economic development in Newly Industrializing Countries (NICs). It addresses the interaction between government policies and market forces, between regime dynamics and economic change, and discusses problems in different economic sectors. Course normally focuses on East Asia but may examine other regions.
  
  • GOVT 439 - Seminar: Arab Foreign Policy in the Gulf Wars


    Fall or Spring (4) Shushan

    An examination of Arab foreign policy, focusing on regional responses to the US-led wars against Iraq.  This course begins with a theoretical grounding in major approaches to foreign policy analysis, then examines specific cases such as Egypt, Jordan, Libya, the Palestinians, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.  It is recommended that students take GOVT 204  and GOVT 339  before enrolling in this seminar.
  
  • GOVT 440 - State Building in Afghanistan


    Fall or Spring (4) Mullen

    This seminar focuses on the political rebuilding of Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban, current policy options for state-rebuilding, and the drivers of relations between Afghanistan and other countries in the region and beyond.  Using Afghanistan as a case study, it also illuminates choices and decisions in state-rebuilding faced by post-conflict countries.
  
  • GOVT 454 - Seminar: The Politics of Metropolitan Areas


    Fall (4) McGlennon Prerequisite(s): GOVT 353  or consent of instructor.

    An examination of the American political system’s capacity to confront and solve problems of the nation’s urban areas. Historical, economic and sociological factors affecting the political process in urban areas will be considered.
  
  • GOVT 455 - Seminar: Education Policy and Politics in the United States


    Fall (4) Manna Prerequisite(s): GOVT 301 

    This research seminar explores the policy and politics of K-12 education in the United States. Topics include the governance of education in the US, testing and accountability, and school choice. Students complete a 25-page original research paper.
  
  • GOVT 465 - Seminar: Public Opinion and Voting Behavior


    Fall (4) Rapoport

    A study of the relationship between opinions and political policymaking, including the characteristics of political opinions, patterns of voting behavior and the importance of leadership.
  
  • GOVT 470 - Seminar: Congress and the President


    Spring (4) Gilmour

    An examination of the strategic interaction between the Congress and the Presidency. Major themes include the balance of power between the two branches, how and why the relative influence of each has shifted during American history, and the constitutional legitimacy of the powers exercised by the Congress and the President.
  
  • GOVT 482 - Seminar: Geostrategic Thought


    Fall or Spring (4) Blouet

    The course examines the way western commentators have seen the world from a global strategic perspective over the last century. The works of major theorists from Mahan to Kissinger will be examined.
  
  • GOVT 491 - Seminar: Topics in Government


    Fall and Spring (4) Staff

    Selected topics in government, the topic to be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. Special emphasis will be given to the active involvement of members of the seminar in individual research projects and the preparation of research papers. May be repeated for credit only with Department permission.
  
  • GOVT 494 - Independent Study


    Fall or Spring (1-3) Staff

    A program of independent study which usually involves extensive reading and the writing of one or more essays. Students must obtain permission from a) the faculty member under whom they are to work and b) the Department before registering for this course. Government 494 cannot be used to satisfy the 400-level requirement for majors in government and may only be taken twice for credit. Students may not receive more than 6 credits combined for Government 494, 498 and 499 May not count more than 6 credits combined for Government 494,498 and 499 toward the Government major.
  
  • GOVT 495 - Senior Honors


    Fall, Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): GOVT 301 .

    Students admitted to Senior Honors in Government will be responsible for (a) readings and discussion of selected materials; (b) satisfactory completion by April 15 (or November 15 for those on a Spring/Fall Honors schedule) of an original scholarly essay. Government 495 and 496 cannot be used to satisfy the 400-level requirement for majors. Students enrolled in Honors will also attend a required periodic seminar in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs. For departmental requirements, see Department Website (under Requirements).
  
  • GOVT 496 - Senior Honors


    Fall, Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): GOVT 301 

    Students admitted to Senior Honors in Government will be responsible for (a) readings and discussion of selected materials; (b) satisfactory completion by April 15 (or November 15 for those on a Spring/Fall Honors schedule) of an original scholarly essay. Government 495 and 496 cannot be used to satisfy the 400-level requirement for majors. Students enrolled in Honors will also attend a required periodic seminar in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs. For departmental requirements, see Department Website (under Requirements).
  
  • GOVT 498 - Internship


    Fall or Spring (1-4)

    Students may receive a limited number of credit on a pass/ fail basis for faculty-supervised research and written work conducted in conjunction with an Internship; advanced approval required. Students may not receive more than 6 credits combined toward the Government major for Government 494 and 498. Note: For details, see Department Website (under Requirements).

Greek

  
  • GREK 101 - Elementary Ancient Greek I


    Fall (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): for GREK 102 : GREK 101 or consent of instructor. (ALV)

    The elements of the Greek language with translation of stories and poems from selected readers. Parallel study of aspects of Greek civilization and of the legacy left by Greek culture and thought to the modern world.
  
  • GREK 102 - Elementary Ancient Greek II


    Spring (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): for GREK 102: GREK 101  or consent of instructor. (ALV)

    The elements of the Greek language with translation of stories and poems from selected readers. Parallel study of aspects of Greek civilization and of the legacy left by Greek culture and thought to the modern world.
  
  • GREK 201 - Intermediate Ancient Greek I


    Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): GREK 102  or consent of instructor. (ALV)

    A course designed to introduce the student to the basic syntactical and stylistic elements of 5th-4th cent. B.C. Attic prose through an intensive examination of selected works of Plato, Lysias and Thucydides, and other prose writers.
  
  • GREK 202 - Intermediate Ancient Greek II


    Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): GREK 201  or consent of instructor. (ALV, GER 5)

    A course designed to introduce the student to the basic syntactical and stylistic elements of ancient Greek prose and poetry through a close reading of selected works of Plato, Lysias, Xenophon, Homer, Euripides and others.
  
  • GREK 203 - New Testament Greek


    Spring (3) Spaeth Prerequisite(s): GREK 201  or consent of instructor.

    Readings in the New Testament with emphasis on the language, vocabulary, and idiom of koine Greek. This course is not recommended for students who intend to continue to advanced courses in Classical Greek. Course readings in the original Greek.
  
  • GREK 321 - Philosophy


    Fall or Spring (3) Hutton Prerequisite(s): GREK 202  or consent of instructor.

    Readings from Plato, Aristotle, and others in the original Greek.
  
  • GREK 322 - New Testament


    Fall or Spring (3) Spaeth Prerequisite(s): GREK 202  or consent of instructor.

    Readings in the original Greek from the New Testament and related literature.
  
  • GREK 323 - Greek Epic Poetry


    Fall or Spring (3) Hutton, Panoussi Prerequisite(s): GREK 202  or consent of instructor.

    Readings in the original Greek from Homer and other epic poets.
  
  • GREK 324 - Greek Oratory


    Fall or Spring (3) Hutton Prerequisite(s): GREK 202  or consent of instructor.

    Readings in the original Greek from Lysias, Demosthenes and other Greek orators and rhetoricians.
  
  • GREK 325 - Greek Historians


    Fall or Spring (3) Panoussi Prerequisite(s): GREK 202  or consent of instructor. (ALV)

    Readings in the original Greek from Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon and/or other ancient historiographers.
  
  • GREK 326 - Greek Lyric Poetry


    Fall or Spring (3) Panoussi Prerequisite(s): GREK 202  or consent of instructor.

    Readings in the original Greek of lyric poetry and related genres, including elegy and iambus. Authors read may include Archilochus, Sappho, Pindar and Callimachus.
  
  • GREK 327 - Greek Tragedy


    Fall or Spring (3) Hutton Prerequisite(s): GREK 202  or consent of instructor. (ALV)

    Readings in the original Greek chosen from the plays of the great Athenian tragedians Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides.
  
  • GREK 328 - Greek Comedy


    Fall or Spring (3) Hutton Prerequisite(s): GREK 202  or consent of instructor.

    Readings in the original Greek chosen from the works of the Athenian comic playwrights Aristophanes and Menander.
  
  • GREK 329 - The Greek Novel


    Fall or Spring (3) Hutton Prerequisite(s): GREK 202  or consent of instructor.

    Readings in the original Greek chosen from the works of Longus, Achilles Tatius, Heliodorus, Lucian, and others.
  
  • GREK 421 - Writing in Greek - Greek Prose Composition


    Fall or Spring (1-3) Hutton Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

    Experience in writing ancient Greek, at first in elementary sentences, then in extended composition in the styles of various Greek prose authors. This course can be offered on a tutorial basis when it is requested by one or several students.
  
  • GREK 490 - Topics in Greek


    Fall or Spring (1-3) Staff Prerequisite(s): GREK 202  or consent of instructor.

    Treatment of a selected topic in Greek language or literature (in the original Greek) that is not covered in regular course offerings. Course may be repeated if topic varies.
  
  • GREK 491 - Independent Study


    Fall or Spring (1-3) Staff Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

    A program of reading, writing, and discussion on a particular author or topic in Greek literature in the original language. Students accepted for this course will arrange their program of study with an appropriate faculty advisor. This course may be repeated for credit with a different topic.
  
  • GREK 495 - Honors


    Fall and Spring (3) Staff

    The Department of Classical Studies offers Honors study in Greek or Latin as staff is available. Students admitted to this study will be enrolled in the course during both semesters of their senior year. The course comprises: (a) reading and discussion of selected authors in the language of the student’s emphasis, Greek or Latin; (b) supervised reading of a special bibliography in the field of the student’s major interest; (c) satisfactory completion, by April 15, of a scholarly essay; and (d) satisfactory completion of an oral examination on the subject and subject field of the essay. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
  
  • GREK 496 - Honors


    Fall and Spring (3) Staff

    The Department of Classical Studies offers Honors study in Greek or Latin as staff is available. Students admitted to this study will be enrolled in the course during both semesters of their senior year. The course comprises: (a) reading and discussion of selected authors in the language of the student’s emphasis, Greek or Latin; (b) supervised reading of a special bibliography in the field of the student’s major interest; (c) satisfactory completion, by April 15, of a scholarly essay; and (d) satisfactory completion of an oral examination on the subject and subject field of the essay. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.

Hebrew

  
  • HBRW 101 - Elementary Biblical Hebrew


    Fall and Spring (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): For HBRW 102 : HBRW 101 or consent of instructor.

    The elements of the Hebrew language with translation of simple narrative passages from the Hebrew Bible.
  
  • HBRW 102 - Elementary Biblical Hebrew


    Fall and Spring (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): For HBRW 102: HBRW 101  or consent of instructor.

    The elements of the Hebrew language with translation of simple narrative passages from the Hebrew Bible.
  
  • HBRW 201 - Reading the Bible in Hebrew I


    Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): HBRW 102  or consent of instructor.

    Review of grammar followed by readings in various genres of Biblical literature. Emphasis on syntax, vocabulary and style of the Hebrew Bible. This course introduces the student to methods of modern biblical interpretation. (Cross listed with RELG 205 )
  
  • HBRW 202 - Reading the Bible in Hebrew II


    Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): HBRW 201  or RELG 205  or consent of instructor. (GER 5)

    Further readings and analyses of selected biblical passages. (Cross listed with RELG 301 )
  
  • HBRW 490 - Topics in Biblical Hebrew


    Spring (3) Zahavi-Ely Prerequisite(s): HBRW 202  or consent of instructor.

    In-depth reading of one or two books of the Hebrew Bible in Hebrew; text-critical questions and research tools, current research on content and composition. Readings will vary; will include both prose and poetry. Course may be repeated if readings differ.
  
  • HBRW 491 - Independent Study


    Fall or Spring (1-3) Zahavi-Ely Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

    A program of reading, writing, and discussion on a particular author or topic of Classical Hebrew literature in the original language. Students accepted for this course will arrange their program of study with an appropriate faculty advisor. This course may be repeated for credit with a different topic.

Hispanic Studies

  
  • HISP 101 - Elementary Spanish 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.
  
  • HISP 102 - Elementary Spanish II


    Spring and Summer (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): HISP 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.
  
  • HISP 103 - Combined Beginning Spanish


    Fall, Spring (4) Staff

    This course combines HISP 101 and 102. For students who completed Spanish 1 in high school or who have studied another foreign language. Skill development in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the context of Hispanic cultures. Prepares students for HISP 203 in the spring, or for HISP 201 and 202 in the summer. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website.
  
  • HISP 150 - First-Year Seminar


    Fall or Spring (4) Staff

    An exploration of a specific topic in Hispanic Studies. A grade of C- or better fulfills the College 150 requirement. Although topics vary, the courses emphasize academic writing skills, reading and analysis of texts, and discussion.
  
  • HISP 201 - Intermediate Level Spanish I


    Fall and Summer (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): HISP 102  or placement by SAT II Test score or up to 3 years of high school Spanish

    A review and continuation of the study of Spanish grammar, incorporated with the continued development of reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills.  Students who have completed 4 years of high school Spanish may not take HISP 201 for credit.  For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website.
  
  • HISP 202 - Intermediate Level Spanish II


    Spring and Summer (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): HISP 201  or 3 years of high school Spanish

    A review and continuation of the study of Spanish grammar, incorporated with the continued development of reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills. Selected readings from Hispanic Literature. Students who have completed 4 or 5 years of high school Spanish may not take HISP 202 for credit. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website.
 

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