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ITAL 206 - Italian Language Through Film
Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ITAL 202 or the equivalent
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
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 does not fulfill the Freshman Seminar requirement.
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ITAL 300 - 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 301 - Readings in Medieval, Renaissance and Enlightenment (In Italian)
Fall and Spring (3) Ferrarese Prerequisite(s): ITAL 202 , four high school units or the equivalent, or consent of instructor
Survey of Italian literature. An introduction to the major writers of Italy from the 13th to the 17th century, including such authors as Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, Machiavelli, Ariosto and Tasso.
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ITAL 302 - Readings in Modern and Contemporary Italian Literature (In Italian)
Spring (3) Angelone Prerequisite(s): ITAL 202 , four high school units or the equivalent, or consent of instructor (GER 4A, 5)
Survey of Italian literature. An introduction to the major writers of Italy from the 17th century to the present; including such authors as Goldoni, Leopardi, Pascoli, Carducci, Manzoni, Pirandello and Moravia.
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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) Angelone
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 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) Angelone
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 314 - Italian Theatre (In Italian)
Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ITAL 202 or consent of instructor (GER 5)
A study of Italian theatre through major Italian playwrights and filmmakers. Course will focus on political, social and economic developments in Italy. Period will vary at the instructor’s discretion. Playwrights include: Marinetti, Pirandello, De Filippo, Fo, Ginzburg, Rame and Maraini.
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ITAL 316 - 20th-Century Italian Women Writers (In English)
Fall or Spring (3) Angelone (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. (Cross listed with GSWS 316 )
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ITAL 317 - Italian America (In English)
Spring (3) Angelone
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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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.
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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.
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JAPN 150 - Freshman Seminar
Fall or Spring (3-4) DiNitto, Cronin
A course designed to introduce freshmen to selected topics in Japanese culture. 150W satisfies the lower-level writing requirement. Taught in English.
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JAPN 150W - Freshman Seminar
Fall or Spring (3-4) DiNitto, Cronin
A course designed to introduce freshmen to selected topics in Japanese culture. 150W satisfies the lower-level writing requirement. Taught in English.
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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.
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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.
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JAPN 209 - Classical Japanese Literature in Translation
Fall or Spring (3) DiNitto, Cronin (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, folktales and works by Basho and Saikaku.
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JAPN 210 - Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature (Taught in English)
Fall or Spring (3-4) DiNitto, Cronin (GER 5)
An introduction to Japanese literature through readings of modern and contemporary short stories, novels, drama and poetry from mainland Japan and Okinawa. The course deals with both literary and cultural issues from the 18th century to the present day. 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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JAPN 280 - East Asian Cultures Through Film
Fall (3) DiNitto (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. (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 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) DiNitto, Cronin (GER 5)
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) DiNitto, Cronin
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.
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JAPN 330 - Japan’s Gross National Cool
Fall or Spring (3) DiNitto
Examines the premise that despite the recession, Japan has far greater global influence than when it was an economic superpower. We 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 340 - Pop Culture and Nationalism in Millennial Japan
Fall or Spring (3) DiNitto
Recessionary (post-1990) Japan has seen the rise of nationalist discourse in politics and popular culture. This course examines the intersection of popular culture and nationalism, and questions the efficacy of popular culture as a vehicle for nationalist messages.
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JAPN 355 - Virulent Nationalisms
Fall or Spring (3) DiNitto
This course looks at the emergence, shifts and resurgence of nationalism from nation forming in the late 19th century to the resurgence of neo-nationalism in the 21st century. The course will be team-taught and will compare Japan to other countries.
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JAPN 401 - Advanced Japanese I
Fall (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) DiNitto, Cronin
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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MDLL 150 - Freshman Seminar
Fall or Spring (3) Staff
Topic of this course will vary year to year. An exploration of a specific topic in literary, culture or linguistic studies. Writing is emphasized. Normally available to first-year students. Course may be repeated for credit if topic varies
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MDLL 255 - Tech Literacy for Modern Languages
Fall or Spring (2) Blum
Students will learn the use of various current technologies that have a direct impact on their cousework in Modern Language study. Topics to include using online references, creating websites and digital presentations, video editing, etc.
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MDLL 345 - Methods in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Spring, Summer (3) Arries Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of a modern foreign language or equivalent, or consent of instructor
Instructional methodology for teaching foreign languages including English as a second or foreign language. Focus on skill development, curriculum planning, assessment, cultural instruction, and technology in foreign language teaching.
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MDLL 346 - Foreign Language Acquisition Processes: Theory and Practice
Fall, Summer (3) Kulick Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of a modern foreign language or equivalent, or consent of instructor
How are foreign languages acquired? Factors influencing individual variation in skill and fluency include language transfer, optimal input, age, learning styles and language dysfunction. Focus on foreign language acquisition with respect to learning theory, and physical, cognitive and social development.
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MDLL 347 - TESOL Curriculum Design and Materials Development
Fall or Spring, Summer (3) Kulick
Curriculum design for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: the development of ESL lessons and materials, adaptation of content instruction for English Language Learners; cross-cultural factors faced when integrating ELLs into content classes and communication with ELL family members. A student may receive credit for MDLL 347 or MDLL 348 , but not both.
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MDLL 348 - Teaching English Abroad
Spring (3) Kulick
Logistics and practical considerations in preparing to teach English abroad; social, cultural and institutional influences on the overseas classroom, curriculum design and materials development, lesson planning, specific approaches and techniques for adapting to less than ideal teaching settings. A student may receive credit for MDLL 347 or MDLL 348, but not both.
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MDLL 360 - Topics in Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Fall and/or Spring variable credit Staff
The topic of this course will vary from year to year, but will cover material related to literary, linguistic or cultural aspects of world civilizations. Course may be repeated for credit if topic varies
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MDLL 400 - Internship/Practicum in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Fall, Spring, Summer (3, 3, 3) Arries, Kulick Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
The internship/practicum in TESOL provides students the opportunityto apply in a practical setting, the theories, techniques and strategies of TESOL. Requirements include a pre-approved project, a journal, a portfolio and final paper or presentation.
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MDLL 401 - Internship/Practicum in Teaching Foreign Languages
Fall (1) Staff Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
A mentored teaching internship experience in foreign language pedagogy. Students will work closely with faculty to assist in fostering student language learning while developing their own teaching skills.
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MDLL 411 - Independent Study
Fall, Spring (3) Arries, Kulick Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
Designed to permit an in-depth study in an area of foreign language pedagogy or second language acquisition not available in current course offerings. A written petition to the instructor and approval are required before registration.
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MDLL 490 - Topics In TESOL
Summer (3) Arries, Kulick
A seminar in foreign language teaching pedagogy for teachers and prospective teachers about second language acquisition with a focus on classroom applications. May be offered abroad by William and Mary faculty. may be repeated for credit If topic varies
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MDLL 498 - Washington Program Internship
Fall and Spring (4)
This course combines an internship experience in Washington, D.C. with individual research supervised by the Washington Program instructor and results in a substantial paper. Only students already accepted into the Washington Program are eligible to enroll.
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MDLL 545 - Methods in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Spring, Summer (3) Arries
Instructional methodology for teaching foreign languages including English as a second or foreign language. Focus on skill development, teaching techniques, assessment, cultural instruction, and technology in foreign language teaching.
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MDLL 546 - Foreign Language Acquisition Processes: Theory and Practice
Fall, Summer (3) Kulick
How are foreign languages acquired? Factors influencing individual variation in skill and fluency include language transfer, optimal input, age, learning styles, and language dysfunction. Focus on foreign language acquisition with respect to learning theory, and physical, cognitive and social development.
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MDLL 547 - TESOL Curriculum Design and Materials Development
Fall, Summer (3) Kulick
Curriculum design for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: the development of ESL lessons and materials, adaptation of content instruction for English Language Learners; cross-cultural factors faced when integrating ELLs into content classes and communication with ELL family members.
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RUSN 101 - Elementary Russian Through Video I
Fall (4) Ginzbursky-Blum
An introduction to Russian, with emphasis on oral skills. Cyrillic alphabet, case structure, verbal usage, building of basic vocabulary and conversational skills, ability to read simplified passages in Russian. Five class hours.
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RUSN 102 - Elementary Russian Through Video II
Spring (4) Ginzbursky-Blum Prerequisite(s): RUSN 101
An introduction to Russian, with emphasis on oral skills. Cyrillic alphabet, case structure, verbal usage, building of basic vocabulary and conversational skills, ability to read simplified passages in Russian. Five class hours.
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RUSN 150 - Freshman Seminar
Fall (3) Staff
Taught in English. Seminar focuses on specific Russian Cultural Studies topics and issues which may vary from semester to semester.
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RUSN 150W - Freshman Seminar
Fall or Spring (4) Staff
Taught in English. Seminar focuses on specific Russian Cultural Studies topics and issues which may vary from semester to semester.
Topic for Fall
Russian Women’s Culture. (Prokhorov)
This seminar introduces students to gender, sexuality and women’s studies via representative visual and verbal texts in a historical perspective; examines the principles governing the construction of Russian womanhood during the twentieth century; analyzes Russian women’s own cultural production (film, literature, art, etc.) during approximately the same period; and glances briefly at notions of masculinity and their relevance to recent Russian culture.
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RUSN 201 - Intermediate Russian Through Video I
Fall (4) Lyles Prerequisite(s): RUSN 102 or three years of high school Russian
Review of Russian grammar, more detailed study of grammatical issues, vocabulary building and word-formation, reading of more complicated, unedited Russian prose texts, elementary composition. Includes significant language lab component, audio and audio- visual materials. Five class hours.
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RUSN 202 - Intermediate Russian Through Video II
Spring (4) Lyles Prerequisite(s): RUSN 201 or three years of high school Russian
Review of Russian grammar, more detailed study of grammatical issues, vocabulary building and word-formation, reading of more complicated, unedited Russian prose texts, elementary composition. Includes significant language lab component, audio and audio- visual materials. Five class hours.
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RUSN 250 - Russian Myths and Legends
Fall and Spring (3) Staff (GER 4A,5)
Taught in English. An introduction to Russian culture from Russia’s beginnings to the present. Multimedia lectures and class discussion will focus on the most significant genres and aspects of Russian folk culture (fairy tales, songs, dances, folk art, etc.) 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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RUSN 300 - Russian Study Abroad
Summer (1-4) Staff
This number is intended for courses completed in Russia. May be repeated for credit
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RUSN 303 - Advanced Russian: Conversation, Composition, Reading I
Fall (3) Prokhorov Prerequisite(s): RUSN 202 or consent of instructor
Continued study of Russian grammar, weekly writing assignments, readings and conversational drills aim to increase student’s fluency and creativity in using and understanding spoken and written Russian. Significant audio-visual component. This course is taught in Russian. Fulfills computing requirement for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies major.
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RUSN 304 - Advanced Russian: Conversation, Composition, Reading II
Spring (3) Prokhorov, Ginzbursky-Blum Prerequisite(s): RUSN 303 or consent of instructor
Continued study of Russian grammar, weekly writing assignments, readings and conversational drills aim to increase student’s fluency and creativity in using and understanding spoken and written Russian. Significant audio-visual component. Conducted in Russian. Fulfills computing requirement for Russian and Post Soviet Studies major.
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RUSN 305 - Directed Readings in Russian Literature
Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): RUSN 330 or consent of instructor
This course is designed to permit an in-depth study in an area of literature not covered in regularly offered courses. May be repeated if topic varies
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RUSN 306 - Directed Readings in Russian Literature
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): RUSN 330 or consent of instructor
This course is designed to permit an in-depth study in an area of literature not covered in regularly offered courses. May be repeated if topic varies
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RUSN 308 - Topics in Russian Literature and Culture (Taught in English)
Fall and Spring (1-4) Prokhorov, Prokhorova
Taught in English. Exploration of a particular topic in Russian literature and culture. May be repeated for credit if topic changes
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RUSN 309 - Topics in Russian Cinema (Taught in English)
Fall and Spring (3) Prokhorov
Taught in English. An in-depth study of a major director, genre, period, or theme in Russian cinema. Lecture and discussion. May be repeated for credit if topic varies
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RUSN 310 - Advanced Conversation (Taught in Russian)
Spring (3) Staff Prereq/Corequisite(s): RUSN 303 or consent of instructor
Intensive oral-aural training for students who have completed at least three years of college-level Russian study. Especially recommended for students returning to William and Mary after a semester or summer of language study abroad.
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RUSN 320 - Russian Cultural History (Taught in Russian)
Fall (3) Staff Prereq/Corequisite(s): RUSN 303 or consent of instructor (GER 4A, 5)
A survey of Russian Civilization from pre-Christian traditions to the present. Emphasis on the most important historical and artistic elements in Russian Culture. This course is taught in Russian. It includes illustrated lectures, readings, and film.
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RUSN 330 - Survey of Russian Literature (Taught in Russian)
Fall (3) Prokhorova Prereq/Corequisite(s): RUSN 304 or consent of instructor
An introduction to the study of literature in Russia through readings and discussions of representative texts in prose and poetry from the 19th and 20th centuries. Writers studied to include Pushkin, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Bulgakov, Dovlatov.
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RUSN 340 - Russian Media Culture (Taught in Russian)
Fall (3) Prokhorov Prerequisite(s): RUSN 303 or consent of instructor
The course introduces students to the language of Russian cinema, television, print and the new media. The course consists of three modules: transition to market economy, national identity, and gender relations.
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RUSN 350 - Topics in Russian Literature (Taught in Russian)
Fall, Spring, and Summer (1-4) Staff Prerequisite(s): RUSN 202
In-depth study of selected topics in Russian Culture, Language, and Literature. Instructor consent is required. Course may be repeated for credit if topic varies
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RUSN 380 - Russian Cinema: ‘The Most Important Art’ (Taught In English)
Spring (4) Prokhorova (GER 5)
An historical survey of Russian Cinema from the Silent Era to the present, including animated, documentary and feature films. Representative films by Kuleshov, Vertov, Eisenstein, Tarkovsky and others. (Taught in English, no knowledge of Russian required.)
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RUSN 387 - Love, Adultery and Prostitution in 19th Century Literature (Taught in English)
Fall (3) Prokhorova (GER 5)
Love, adultery, and prostitution are key themes of 19th century Russian literature. Works by Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy addressed these themes in order to come to terms with transforming Russians’ class, religious and cultural identities. 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 taught in English.
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RUSN 388 - Revolution, Crime, and Romance in 20th Century Russian Literature (Taught in English)
Spring (3) Prokhorov (GER 5)
The Russian Revolution, the Apocalypse, and the Soviet Utopia became the major themes in 20th century Russian literature. The course examines how the revolutionary and counter-revolutionary sensibilities have influenced Russians’ notions of self, creativity, crime, and romance in works by representative writers such as Babel, Bulgakov, Polevoi, Pasternak, Solzhenitsyn, Marinina, and others. 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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RUSN 390 - Russian Literature Since the Death of Stalin (Taught in English)
Spring (3) Prokhorov (GER 5)
A study of selected Soviet and post-Soviet Russian writers from the time of “The Thaw” to the present day, with emphasis on the ideological uses (and abuses) of literature in modern Russia. Lecture and discussion. 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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RUSN 392 - Special Themes in Russian Literature and Culture (Taught in English)
Fall or Spring (1) Staff
Exploration of a particular topic in Russian literature or culture. May be repeated for credit if topic changes
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RUSN 393 - Special Themes in Russian Language and Culture (Taught in Russian)
Fall or Spring (1) Ginzbursky-Blum, Prokhorov Prerequisite(s): RUSN 202 or consent of instructor
Exploration of a particular topic in Russian language or culture. May be repeated for credit if topic changes
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RUSN 396 - Major Works of Chekhov (Taught in English)
Fall or Spring (3) Staff (GER 5)
A study of the life and major works (short stories, novellas, plays) of Anton Chekhov. Special attention given to Chekhov’s innovations and experiments with narrative and dramatic forms. Lecture and discussion. 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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RUSN 397 - Major Works of Dostoevsky (Taught in English)
Fall (3) Lyles (GER 5)
A study of the major prose works, including The Idiot and The Brothers Karamazov. Lecture and discussion. 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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RUSN 398 - Major Works of Tolstoy (Taught in English)
Spring (3) Prokhorov (GER 5)
A study of War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Lecture and discussion. 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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RUSN 402 - Russian Poetry
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): RUSN 303 or RUSN 304 , or consent of instructor
Reading and interpretation of major poetic works from the 19th century to the present, with an emphasis on Pushkin, Tiutchev, Blok, Mandelstam, Akhmatova, and Brodsky.
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RUSN 410 - Seminar in Russian Literature and Culture
Fall or Spring (3) Prokhorov Prerequisite(s): RUSN 320 or RUSN 330 or consent of instructor
Topics, which change from year to year, may include an author, a single text or a genre. Conducted entirely in Russian. May be repeated for credit if topic varies
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RUSN 411 - Independent Study
Fall and Spring (1-3) Prokhorov, Prokhorova
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 the instructor and approval of the section coordinator are required before registration.
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RUSN 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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MUSC 101 - Introduction to Tonal Theory
Fall and Spring (2) Bartlett, Bhasin, Bowers , Griffioen, Hulse, Serghi, Staff Prerequisite(s): None, but familiarity with Western musical notation is highly recommended
Introduces students to the basic structures and concepts of Western music that are required for the department’s music theory sequence (MUSC 201 , MUSC 202 , MUSC 301 ). Topics include the notation system, scales, keys, intervals, rhythm and meter, triads and seventh chords and their inversions, transposition, introduction to ear-training, basic chord progressions, and Roman numeral chord analysis. This course is a prerequisite for MUSC 201 but credit may not be used towards the major or minor requirements. Students who have earned 4 or 5 on the AP Music Theory exam are exempt from this course and from MUSC 201 ; they may register directly for MUSC 202 . Exemption may also be attained through a placement exam administered by the department.
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MUSC 150W - Freshman Seminar in Music
Fall and Spring (4) Staff (May fulfill GER 4 or 5 requirements, depending on the topic. Contact the professor for information.)
An exploration of a specific topic in music. Writing is emphasized. This course satisfies the lower-division writing requirement. Normally only available to first-year students. Sample topics from prior years: The Music of Gershwin; Music and Mysticism; Rave Music; American Musical Multiculturalism; The Music of Bach; American Musical Comedy; The Piano in the 19th Century; Ellington; Early 20th Century American Modernism; Music and Race; The Music of the Beatles; Ract, the Blues, and Chess Records.
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MUSC 201 - Tonal Theory I
Fall and Spring (4) Bowers, Hulse, Serghi Prerequisite(s): MUSC 101 , successful completion of the 201 placement exam, or instructor permission
This course introduces basic concepts and techniques of 17th- and 18th-century European compositional practice. By mastering the traditional chorale-style method, the student gains a working knowledge of tonal function and voice-leading. Aural skills such as sight singing and melodic dictation are emphasized. Students who have earned a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Music Theory exam are exempt from this course and may enroll directly in MUSC 202.
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MUSC 202 - Tonal Theory II
Spring (4) Bowers, Hulse, Serghi Prerequisite(s): MUSC 201 , successful completion of the 202 placement exam, a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Theory test, or consent of instructor
This course expands upon the topics covered in MUSC 201 to include chromatic techniques such as tonicization and modulation, modal mixture, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, and enharmonic reinterpretation. A more intensive aural skills program supplements course material.
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MUSC 207 - Independent Composition I
Fall and Spring (4) Serghi Prerequisite(s): MUSC 201 (GER 6)
The student will pursue original work and engage selected analytical issues raised by this work.
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MUSC 210 - Music and the Liberal Arts
Spring (3) Staff (GER 4C, 5)
This course introduces students to the study of music in the context of the liberal arts. Drawing on the strengths of the faculty, the course will explore a diversity of sub-fields including music theory, music history, composition, ethnomusicology, and performance. Two lecture hours and mandatory attendance at a weekly musical event.
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MUSC 213 - History of Western Music
Fall and Spring (4) Armstrong, Griffioen, Murchison, Payne, Preston, Staff (GER 4A, 5)
A survey of the music of Western culture from its origins in plainchant through the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic and Modern periods; including important composers, compositions and the ideas that influenced them. No previous musical training required.
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* MUSC 221 - Conducting I
Fall (3) Armstrong, Bartlett, Bhasin, Staff Prerequisite(s): MUSC 201 (GER 6)
Students are strongly encouraged to have ensemble experience. Students will learn the basic skills associated with conducting, including the study of beat patterns, cueing techniques, and the use of facial expressions or body movements. First-semester conducting will stress musicianship, score reading, ear training, and keyboard skills as essential to the mastery of conducting techniques. Students should have experience performing in an ensemble and will conduct a major ensemble as the final examination.
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* MUSC 223 - Topics in Musical Performance
Fall and Spring (4) Staff
A performance-oriented course. Different course sections cover different topics, for example: 223-01 Big Band Jazz, 223- 02 The Early Guitar, 223-03 Accompanying. This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUSC 241 - Worlds of Music
Spring (4) Katz, Rasmussen, Staff (GER 4B)
This course introduces students to musical cultures of the non-Western world. Topics include: native concepts about music, instruments, aesthetics, genres, relationship to community life, religion, music institutions, and patronage. Course goals will be to develop skills useful for a cross-cultural appreciation and analysis of music, and to bring questions about music into the domain of the humanities and social sciences. (Cross listed with ANTH 241 )
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MUSC 271 - Popular Music in the United States
Spring (4) Katz, Murchison, Preston, Rasmussen, Staff (GER 4A,5)
This course addresses popular musical expression in the continental United States from a historical and cultural perspective. In addition to exploring representative types of music such as traditional, folk, sacred and dance music, ragtime, blues, jazz, rock and country as well as musical traditions associated with immigrant groups and global music networks, students will have the opportunity to examine these musical traditions critically by focusing on particular eras, regions, themes or groups of artists. (Cross listed with AMST 271 )
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MUSC 273 - History of Jazz
Fall (4) Katz, Murchison, Staff (GER 4A,5)
A survey of jazz from its origins to the present, focusing on influential improvisers and composers, development of listening skills, and issues of race, gender, commerce, and criticism. (Cross listed with AFST 331 , AMST 273 )
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