Courses

School of Humanities

English

*Successful completion of EN 101 and EN 102 (or EN 107 and EN 108) is a prerequisite for all English classes above EN 112.

EN 005 Basic English 3 non-degree credits

A review of the fundamentals of composition designed to raise the student’s command of English to the college level. Required for those whose tests and records demonstrate weakness in diction, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and organization. Offered fall semester only. Students assigned to EN005 must successfully complete the course before enrolling in EN101. This course will not meet any degree requirements and cannot be used as an elective. 3 lecture hours

EN 101 Composition and Literature I 3 credits

EN 101 is devoted chiefly to the principles of written organization, exposition, argumentation, and research. Prerequisite: EN005 or Incoming test score. 3 lecture hours

EN 102 Composition and Literature II 3 credits

EN102 provides, through an extension and intensification of the methods and approaches of EN101, an introduction to fiction, poetry, drama, and film. Prerequisite: EN101. 3 lecture hours

EN 105 English as a Foreign Language I 3 credits

A course for intermediate non-native speakers of English that stresses writing, reading, speaking, and listening improvement and provides an introduction to the social and cultural values of the English-speaking world. 3 lecture hours

EN 106 English as a Foreign Language II 3 credits

A course for advanced non-native speakers of English that stresses writing, reading, speaking, and listening improvement and provides an introduction to the conduct, organization, and reporting of library research. Prerequisite: EN105. 3 lecture hoursEN 107 Composition and Literature for Foreign Nationals I 3 creditsA course for advanced non-native speakers of English that parallels the content and structure of EN101. The student and instructor will meet in conference to assess the student’s progress in the course. Prerequisite: EN106 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

EN 108 Composition and Literature for Foreign Nationals II 3 credits

A course for advanced non-native speakers of English that parallels the content and structure of EN102. The student and instructor will meet in conference to assess the student’s progress in the course. Prerequisite: EN107 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

EN 112 Public Speaking 3 credits

A practical course in the fundamentals of public address and speech analysis. 3 lecture hours

EN 201 World Literature I 3 credits

A course that examines masterpieces of world literature and includes study of the Greco-Roman, Judeo-Christian, Asian, African, and New World traditions up to the mid seventeenth century. Texts are explored in their historical, social and cultural contexts. EN 201 is not a prerequisite for EN 202. Prerequisite:EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 202 World Literature II 3 credits

A course that examines masterpieces of world literature and includes study of the European, Asian, African, and New World traditions from the mid seventeenth century to the present. Texts are explored in their historical, social, and cultural contexts. EN 201 is not a prerequisite for EN 202. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 203 Advanced Composition 3 credits

A course designed to move beyond the fundamentals of writing studied in EN101 and 102 and to develop the student’s abilities as a writer through the composition and analysis of extended essays on a variety of topics, employing a range of rhetorical approaches. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 204 Professional and Technical Writing 3 credits

A course that teaches the theory and practice of communicating on the job. Instruction addresses written, visual, and oral technical communication. Assignments involve students in practical, collaborative and technologically informed learning modeled upon realities of the work place. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 205 World Literature for Foreign Nationals I 3 credits

A course in reading and writing for non-native speakers of English, which parallels EN201. Assignments examine masterpieces of world literature and include study of the Greco-Roman, Judeo-Christian, Asian, African, and New World traditions up to the mid seventeenth century. Texts are explored in their historical, social and cultural contexts. The student and instructor will meet in conference to assess the student’s progress in the course. EN205 is not a prerequisite for EN206. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 206 World Literature for Foreign Nationals II 3 credits

A course in reading and writing for non-native speakers of English, which parallels EN202. Assignments examine masterpieces of world literature and include study of the European, Asian, African, and New World traditions from the mid seventeenth century. Texts are explored in their historical, social, and cultural contexts. The student and instructor will meet in conference to assess the student’s progress in the course. EN205 is not a prerequisite for EN206. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 210 Modern Short Story 3 credits

A study of the short story genre through reading, discussion, and written analysis of selected modern stories. The course also addresses the history of the short story and the nature and uses of the literary art. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 220 Children’s Literature 3 credits

A course familiarizing students with the range and history of children’s literature. Students revisit beloved classics as well as significant contemporary works, analyzing literary value. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 225 Survey of English Literature I 3 credits

A study of representative writings to 1798. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 226 Survey of English Literature II 3 credits

A study of representative writings from 1798 to the present. Prerequisite: EN101 & EN102 or EN107 & EN108. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 227 Survey of American Literature I 3 credits

A study of American writing to the Civil War. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 228 Survey of American Literature II 3 credits

A study of American writing from the Civil War to the present. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 239 Introduction to Theater 3 credits

A course that provides a basic introduction to theater as an art form and as an academic discipline. Topics of study include a survey of theater history; an analysis of the different forms of drama, including representative plays; and an introduction to the performance aspects of acting, directing, and theatrical design. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 240 Technical Aspects of Theatrical Design 3 credits

A course that provides instruction in all phases of the construction of scenery and costumes, and in lighting production, together with an introduction to the design of these elements. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 241 Acting and Directing 3 credits

A course that introduces the basic techniques of acting and directing, including instruction in the relationship of the actor to the other actors on the stage. Extensive use is made of improvisation and theater games. Directing instruction gives the student practice in the solution of directorial problems through the staging of scenes, tableaux, and pictorial dramatizations. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 242 Play Production 1 to 3 credits

A course that provides study and performance of theater and play production techniques as well as rehearsal and presentation of a full-scale dramatic production. Students may choose to audition to act in a play or to work on one of the technical support crews. Three accumulated hours will comprise one 3-credit for free elective use only. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108, or permission of the instructor.

EN 244 The Literature of Leadership 3 credits

A survey of major literary texts dealing with the theme of leadership. Differing examples and ideals of leadership are related to the philosophical assumptions and cultural values of the authors and civilizations represented by each work. Both advocacy and critique of these ideals are examined; contrasts among them emphasize the ethical implications of leaders’ decisions. Topics include relationships among leadership, religion, and philosophy; leadership and technology; the role of coercion or political/economic power; and the potential conflicts of leadership and individual freedom. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 250 Crime in Literature 3 credits

A course in which students read and discuss works of literature that explore the ethical, social, and philosophical implications of criminal behavior and society’s response to it. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 251 Literature of the Sea 3 credits

A study of literature about life at sea, especially during times of crisis. The course examines attitudes toward solitude, comradeship, and the ocean’s beauty and power. Moral and physical qualities needed by a ship’s officers and crew are also discussed. Readings are drawn from world literatures, ancient and modern. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 270 Military Literature 3 credits

A study of men and women in war and the military service, their ideals, experiences, and strategies as seen in foreign and American military literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 292 American Ethnic Literature 3 credits

The purpose of this course is two-fold: to acquaint the student with the writings of representative ethnic groups in America in terms of their contributions to American literature and culture in general; and to familiarize the student with both the problems of minority groups in integration and with the solutions which have been offered to these problems by the minority representatives themselves. The course will offer material form as many minority groups as time allows. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 306 Creative Writing 3 credits

A course designed for those who wish to explore their own writing. Attention will be given to specific problems in the writing of fiction, poetry, drama, and other literary forms. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 307 The History of the Motion Picture 3 credits

A study of the development of the motion picture from a technological curiosity to a powerful, pervasive vehicle for art and argument. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 308 The Motion Picture Director 3 credits

A study, through readings and viewings of representative films, of the work of three great motion picture directors. Emphasized are their contributions to the art of the motion picture and their statements as artists viewing their own times. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 310 The Art of the Motion Picture 3 credits

A study of cinema art direction, photography, editing, writing, and acting. Classes involve lecture, discussion, readings in film criticism and the viewing of selected films. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 311 American Film Comedy 3 credits

A study of representative American film comedies from a variety of standpoints: generically (as manifestations of comic tradition); culturally (as examples of satire and social criticism); aesthetically (as products of cinematic and literary techniques); historically (as parts of an evolving tradition). Representative films include works by Keaton, Chaplin, the Marx Brothers, W. C. Fields, Jerry Lewis, Stanley Kubrick, Woody Allen, and others. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 320 Literature of the Third World 3 credits

A study of the literature of developing nations. The course emphasizes works that reveal a country’s distinctive religious, social, economic, and political institutions, and the challenges that confront them. Topics to be discussed may include: colonialism, the struggle for national identity, the impact of modern technologies on traditional values, tensions between military power and democratic processes, and the clash between the wealthy and the poor. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 333 The Plays of Shakespeare 3 credits

A study of selected early comedies, tragedies, and history plays. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hoursEN 334 The Plays of Shakespeare 3 creditsA study of selected mature comedies, problem plays, tragedies, and romances. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 372 English Romantic Literature 3 credits

A study of major Romantic literature, including selected novels of the period. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 375 Victorian Literature 3 credits

A study of major Victorian literature, including selected novels of the period. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 376 Modern British Literature 3 credits

A study of British writing from about 1900 through World War II. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 377 Recent British Literature 3 credits

A study of British writing since World War II. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 391 Major Writers of the American Renaissance 3 credits

A study of important American writers of fiction and non-fiction of the middle 19th century, including Hawthorne, Melville, Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Whitman, and others. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 393 Major American Social Realists 3 credits

A study of the literary record of the American social, cultural, and psychological experience at home and abroad in the works of such writers as Howells, James, Wharton, and Cather. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 394 American Short Story Writers 3 credits

A study of the major artists and innovators of the genre, from Poe and Irving to Cheever, Updike, and beyond. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 395 Major 19th Century American Poets 3 credits

A brief glance at Colonial and Revolutionary poets and a more extended analysis of Poe, Bryant, Longfellow, Whittier, Lowell, Whitman, Dickinson, and Lanier. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hoursEN 396 American Novelists, 1920-1940 3 creditsA study of the novels of such writers as Hemingway, Faulkner, Fitzgerald, and Steinbeck. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 397 Writers of Contemporary American Fiction 3 credits

A course emphasizing the fiction of such writers as Updike, Oates, Cheever, and O’Connor. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 398 American Dramatists from 1918 to the Present 3 credits

A study of American plays, including musical comedy and the experimental theater of the fifties and sixties, by such authors as O’Neill, Anderson, Rice, Odets, Wilder, Williams, Miller, and Albee. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 399 Modern American Poets 3 credits

A detailed study of modern American poetry from Robinson and Frost to the present. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 406 Major Figure Seminar 3 credits

A seminar that focuses on the work of a single author and allows depth of study and research. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 420 Thematic Seminar-Literature 3 credits

A seminar that explores a topic of interest in the humanities. Prerequisite: EN102 or EN108. 3 lecture hours

EN 425 Directed Study In Literature 3 credits

A course in which a student of demonstrated ability works with a faculty mentor in a well-defined area in Literature within the competence of the department faculty. Emphasis will be on student initiative, guided reading, and consultations with the mentor. *May be repeated once, on a different topic, for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and the department curriculum committee. 3 lecture hours

EN 450 Senior Seminar 3 credits

The required capstone course for the major. EN450 measures students’ ability to distinguish periods of English and American literature; to analyze a work in relation to one of several specified intellectual contexts; and to demonstrate competence in the practice of at least two critical approaches. Students are encouraged to bring to the seminar papers written for courses completed earlier in the major. Two essays (one of which fulfills the university requirement for a senior paper outlining ethical standards based on life experience) and a major oral presentation–to faculty members from both within and outside the English department–are required. Pre-requisite: senior status as an English major or minor or permission of the instructor. *May be repeated once, on a different topic, for a maximum of 6 credits. This course satisfies the university’s General Education Ethics requirement. 3 lecture hours

Music

MU 101 Music Appreciation 3 credits

A survey course of western music from the medieval through the contemporary periods. 3 lecture hours

MU 200 Applied Music 1 credit

A course that provides studio instruction in keyboard instruments, orchestra and band instruments, and voice under the guidance of a performing artist. Offered at various levels of advancement appropriate to the individual student. Objectives include analysis and mastery of technical problems and the study of literature characteristic of the instrument or voice. This course is repeatable for credit. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and audition, if required. Three accumulated hours will comprise one three-degree-credit course upon petition by the student. 1 lecture hour

MU 210 Campus Choraleers 1 credit

A select group of 40 mixed voices organized for the study and performance of advanced choral works of all periods. Repeatable for credit to three accumulated hours. Repeatable without credit indefinitely. Three accumulated hours will comprise one three-degree-credit course upon petition by the student. Prerequisite: Audition. 2 lecture hours

MU 230 Instrumental Ensemble 1 credit

A course that provides study, analysis, and performance of music for small instrumental groups of various combinations. An objective is to become acquainted with a wide variety of music and styles pertaining to the student’s instrument and to other instruments as well. (This requires several sections to accommodate combinations. Sections are scheduled by the instructor with the students). Three accumulated hours will comprise one, three credit free elective course. 2 lecture hours

MU 260 Regimental Band 1 credit

A course that provides study and performance of marching band literature and technique, as well as rehearsal and presentation of small ensemble pep band music. Membership is open, through audition, to members of the Corps of Cadets. This course is repeatable for credit. Three accumulated hours will comprise one three credit free elective course. 3 lecture hours

MU 271 History of Jazz 3 credits

History of Jazz is a historically based music course to expose the student to American jazz. Jazz occupies a unique place in American cultural history. Although it has been influenced by the music of many countries, it remains a purely American phenomenon. The course will include the study of historical readings, listening to the many styles and artists of American jazz, and attendance at live performances. Upon completion of the course, the student should have a general knowledge of the various styles, artists, and social history of the period from 1890 to present. 3 lecture hours

MU 300 The Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra 1 credit

A major project in community arts development through study and performance. The Vermont Philharmonic orchestra presents, throughout the state, a series of symphonic concerts each season. Membership is open to qualified players of orchestral instruments by audition. This course is repeatable for credit. Three accumulated hours will comprise one three credit free elective course.

Philosophy

PH 210 Foundations of Western Thought I: The Ancient World 3 credits

The first in a four-semester sequence which enables students to enter the “great conversation” of western civilization, debating ultimate or philosophical questions about science, religion, self-awareness, ethics and politics. This course examines themes in the thought of Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoic, Epicurean, and neo-Platonist philosophers of the ancient world. Offered fall semester of even-number years. 3 lecture hours

PH 230 Logic 3 credits

A study of the principles of valid reasoning and argument: how to analyze arguments, detect fallacies, apply logical rules, prove and refute conclusions from given premises. Both syllogistic methods of argument and modern systems of symbolic inference are studied. 3 lecture hours

PH 303 Survey of Ethics 3 credits

An introduction to critical thinking about the fundamental principles on which moral judgments and ethical conduct are based. This course will survey the major historical and contemporary positions. This course satisfies the General Education Ethics requirement. 3 lecture hours

PH 305 Foundations of Western Thought II: The Middle Ages 3 credits

This course considers the synthesis of Christianity with classical pagan philosophy achieved by St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). What became of the ancients’ ideal of human knowledge (of the universe, the soul, the divine, and the political community) in an age during which philosophy became the “handmaid of theology”? What were the underpinnings of the “natural law” conception of moral and political philosophy? How did this Medieval synthesis break down on the scientific side with Galileo’s challenge to Aristotelian physics and astronomy, and on the moral and political side with Machiavelli’s portrayal of a Renaissance prince? Offered spring semester of odd-numbered years. 3 lecture hours

PH 306 Foundations of Western Thought III: 17th & 18th Centuries 3 credits

This course follows the development of the European philosophical tradition through the age of religious upheaval, secular enlightenment, and scientific and democratic revolutions. Included is a discussion of Post-Aristotelian physical science — especially the concepts of space, time, motion, and causation — from Galileo through Descartes to Newton and a consideration of the foundation of modern moral and political philosophy by Hobbes and its continuation through Locke, Hume, Rousseau, and Kant. Includes Kant’s Copernican Revolution in moral philosophy and philosophical theology. The Enlightenment ideal. Offered fall semester of odd-numbered years. 3 lecture hours

PH 307 Found. of Western Thought IV: 19th and 20th Centuries 3 credits

This course follows themes discussed in Foundations of Western Thought I, II, and III into the contemporary period. Works by Hegel, Kierkegaard, Marx, Mill, Nietzsche, Jaspers, Heidegger, Sartre, Russell, Weil, and Arendt. Offered spring semester of even numbered years. 3 lecture hours

PH 322 Business Ethics 3 credits

This course considers a range of ethical issues arising in the business world which are of common public concern. It is intended to provide a working knowledge of the concepts, theories, and types of argument characteristic of ethics in general and an appreciation of how they relate to a market environment. The rights and responsibilities of businesses, managers, and employees to each other, to stockholders, and to society at large are examined in such contexts as marketing, accounting and auditing, job security, pensions and health care, working conditions, affirmative action, product liability and safety, executive compensation and governance, globalization, and the natural environment. This course satisfies the General Education Ethics requirement. 3 lecture hours

PH 323 Environmental Ethics 3 credits

An introduction to ethical issues concerning the human and non-human natural environment. The course introduces the basic concepts, theories, and types of argument characteristic of traditional general ethics. Some writers on environmental ethics have claimed that ethical theory needs to be modified or extended in certain respects to do justice to environmental issues, and the course examines the reasons advanced for such claims. A second focus is the intersection of ethics and economics in thinking about the natural and manmade environment, a subject which might well be called “human ecology.” Topics addressed may include: the ethical implications of continued population and economic growth; questions concerning the finitude of available natural resources; the economics and politics of food and energy production; the “relocalization” movement; biodiversity and endangered species; pollution, waste disposal, and climate change; and the proper role of government and the free market in meeting all these challenges. The point of view taken will be that of an ordinary (though hopefully thoughtful and well-informed) citizen, rather than that of an expert in either economics or environmental science. This course satisfies the General Education Ethics requirement. 3 lecture hours

PH 324 Criminal Justice Ethics 3 credits

This course provides a short introduction to general ethics, with applications to practices and problems in the criminal justice field. It uses the case study method to focus on immediate decisions which involve ethical dilemmas and typically face criminal justice professionals in the police, courts, and corrections. It also studies a selection of more general issues involving the criminal justice system which are of common public concern, as well as the deeper question of why certain forms of behavior should or should not be criminalized. In this connection, a selection of recent high-profile Supreme and Appeals Court cases in the areas of civil rights and civil liberties will be discussed. The emphasis is on developing discussion skills and familiarity with essential patterns of legal and moral reasoning. This course satisfies the University’s General Education Ethics requirement. 3 lecture hours

PH 340 Philosophy of Non-Violence 3 credits

A study of permissible uses of force by individuals and nations. Topics include the theory of the just war, pacifism and non-resistance, conscientious objection, civil disobedience, and the moral problem of nuclear armaments. Prerequisite: PH303. 3 lecture hours

PH 350 Medical Ethics 3 credits

This course explores the major medical ethics issues discussed in public policy debates and encountered by healthcare practitioners in clinical practice. Topics include the professional duties of healthcare professionals, patient rights, euthanasia, informed consent, proxy decision making, healthcare reform, surrogate motherhood, organ transplantation, human and animal research, and genetics. This course satisfies the university’s General Education Ethics Requirement. 3 lecture hours

PH 360 Philosophy of Science 3 credits

A course examining the basic principles of scientific reasoning, questions concerning scientific progress and scientific revolutions and ethical issues in the technological application of scientific discoveries. Case studies are drawn both from the history of science and from contemporary controversies. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or above and one course in laboratory science. 3 lecture hours

PH 400 Reading and Research 3 credits

An inquiry into the pertinent literature and source materials of a specific area concerned with a special project to be agreed upon by instructor and student. Prerequisite: consent of instructor involved. 3 lecture hours

Communications

CM 109 Introduction to Mass Media 3 credits

The mass media are so pervasive in contemporary society that students in many disciplines will find this course valuable. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of such media as newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television, film, recordings and the Internet. In addition, it introduces students to issues of regulatory control, audience analysis, media ethics and international mass communications. 3 lecture hours

CM 207 Journalism I: News Gathering 3 credits

This course covers the fundamentals of news gathering, reporting, and writing on assignment. Students learn to evaluate how the media relate events. The course also treats such issues as the right to privacy, the risks of libel, and the ethical contexts of gathering information. 3 lecture hours

CM 208 Journalism II: Advanced News Gathering and Design 3 credits

This course continues CM207 and concentrates on in-depth and investigative reporting, interviewing and feature writing, as well as basic newspaper layout and design. Students explore the patterns of thinking and feeling that enable the reporter to make sound observations and judgments. Prerequisite: CM207 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

CM 209 Broadcast Writing 3 credits

This course acquaints the student with the theory and practice of writing for broadcast media. Students are introduced to writing styles used in radio, television, and film. They also learn about news gathering, documentary techniques, and dramatic writing. Prerequisite: CM109 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

CM 211 Broadcasting Techniques 3 credits

This survey of broadcasting in America stresses the basic principles and professional techniques of radio and television. In addition to learning historical and contemporary applications of broadcast technology, students use campus radio broadcast facilities and the video production studio as working laboratories. Students develop perspective on changing industry standards. Prerequisite: CM109 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

CM 261 Interpersonal Communications 3 credits

This course provides an overview of the theories, practices, and processes of human communication, studying such subjects as language acquisition, signs and symbols, body language, proxemics, paralanguage, and feedback. The effects of communication on individuals, society, and intercultural issues are explored. Students identify communication problems and propose creative solutions to them. 3 lecture hours

CM 270 Internet Communications 3 credits

A course designed to prepare students for the age of information by introducing them to the Internet as a medium of mass communication, research, and publication. Topics include the following: understanding how the Internet works and how it is changing the world; understanding how the Internet is being used for journalism, radio, television, advertising, and public relations; doing research by accessing scholarly databases or refereed articles and general sources; designing, creating, and publishing Web pages for academic and professional purposes; and discussing societal issues of equity, privacy, censorship, decency, copyright, and fair use. 3 lecture hours

CM 271 Television Production 3 credits

An introduction to electronic field production (EFP), electronic news gathering (ENG), and multi-camera studio production with a special-effects switcher. The theory and techniques of insert and assembly video editing and of lighting are emphasized in the studio component of the course. Directorial and documentary techniques will be introduced. Prerequisite: CM209 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

CM 303 Advertising 3 credits

A survey of advertising practices and advertising campaigns. Students analyze the visual and verbal properties of successful advertising, discovering the key elements of creative strategy and design. Prerequisite: CM109 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

CM 304 Principles and Practices of Corporate Communications 3 credits

An analysis of the theory and practice of public relations, its functions in organizations, and its role in society. Students apply course material to public relations program planning and management by working individually and in groups on case-study projects. Prerequisite: CM109 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

CM 309 Editing 3 credits

This course emphasizes copy editing, layout, and feature and editorial writing for newspapers and magazines. Laboratory work is with The Norwich Guidon. This course introduces electronic editing and pagination. Prerequisites: CM207, CM208. 3 lecture hours

CM 311 Speech Communication in the Workplace 3 credits

An introduction to the principles of organizational communication and the application of these principles in a variety of professional situations requiring strategic speech. Topics include formal and informal networks; listening; problem-solving and conflict negotiation styles; conducting job selection and performance appraisal interviews; holding effective meetings and group discussions; and giving oral presentations to prospective clients. Prerequisite: EN112. 3 lecture hours

CM 335 Television Criticism 3 credits

This course develops critical perspectives on television programming and introduces students to the complexities of dramatic and non-dramatic programming, including serials, series, sitcoms, docudramas, documentaries, and news stories. 3 lecture hours

CM 351 Radio Production 3 credits

This course, a continuation of CM211, is designed for students interested in developing their broadcast production skills as well as their understanding of the entire range of issues associated with radio work. In addition to discussing the most recent cable, satellite, and computer broadcast applications, the course emphasizes work on voice and diction, interviewing, radio news gathering and editing, cultural and public affairs programming, and commercial production. Prerequisite: CM211 or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

CM 390 Topics in Communications 3 credits

A course designed to introduce students to a special area or current topic in
communications. Course material varies each semester. Analytical writing required. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

CM 391 Advanced Television Production 3 credits

This course draws on skills learned in CM271: Television Production. Students gain confidence in their abilities, explore advanced techniques, and learn how to become working members of a professional production team. Advanced areas of instruction include an introduction to the SONY BetacamSP and the development of skills necessary to function as an assistant editor (logging, digitizing, and rendering effects). This is the first in a track of advanced digital technology courses that must be completed in sequential order. 3 lecture hours

CM 392 Documentary Television Production 3 credits

In this course, students learn the basic fundamentals of traditional long-form documentary production. Early units emphasize research skills, including letters, telephone contacts, and archival research. Later units cover on-camera interviewing, logging, and organization of footage into off-line drafts. Students learn the functions of the assistant editor on major projects. This is the second in a track of advanced digital technology courses that must be completed in sequential order. Prerequisite: CM391. 3 lecture hours

CM 393 Non-linear Digital Television 3 credits

Emphasizes the principles of non-linear post-production. Through discussion, practical exercises and demonstrations, students analyze the differences between linear and non-linear editing systems, and learn about the potential and limitations of digital technology. Students digitize and organize footage, edit sync and non-sync material, and assist in the development of sophisticated finished projects for professional portfolios. This is the third in a track of advanced digital technology courses that must be completed in sequential order. Prerequisite: CM392. 3 lecture hours

CM 407 Senior Communications Seminar 3 credits

A required course for Communications majors, designed to provide students up-to-date information about the fields of radio, television, journalism, advertising, public relations, public information, wire services, and the Internet. Special applications of these fields in business, the military, politics, law, and other professions will be considered. As part of this capstone course, seniors will be required to present and analyze before an audience of department faculty and/or other faculty, a portfolio of prior work. Prerequisite: senior status or permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

CM 408 Communications Internship 3 credits

A course designed to combine practical work experience with college-level study in such communications areas as radio, television, advertising, film, journalism, and public relations. Normally, students are required to find their own internship location and must provide their own transportation. Prerequisite: senior status or permission of instructor.

CM 436 Communications Law and Ethics 3 credits

A survey of laws pertaining to journalism, broadcasting, and advertising, emphasizing ethical problems facing journalists and media specialists. Students study the history of press freedom and control and explore First Amendment issues such as obscenity, libel, and the right to privacy. Special emphasis will be placed on media ethics. The course satisfies the General Education Ethics requirement. Prerequisite: CM109 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

CM 491 Media Composer Techniques 3 credits

An introduction to the basic technology and aesthetic possibilities of the Avid Media Composer (the industry non-linear post-production standard). As producers and editors, students lead teams of assistants in creating long-form projects. The course combines instructor-led discussion, hands-on demonstration, and mentoring assistance. This is the fourth in a track of advanced digital technology courses that must be completed in sequential order. Prerequisite: CM393. 3 lecture hours

CM 492 Advanced Media Composer Techniques 3 credits

This course prepares students for professional careers as Media Composer producers and editors. It includes an introduction to mediabase management and stresses speed and efficiency of organizing and editing material using Media Composer software, multiple digital audio tracks, and image compositing. Students create a finished program by course completion. This is the fifth in a track of advanced digital technology courses that must be completed in sequential order. Prerequisite: CM491. 3 lecture hours

CM 493 Media Composer Graphics and Effects 3 credits

This course includes a study of the basics in designing multi-layered and multi-nested titles, graphics, and effects using the Pinnacle 3D Effects Module. Exercises help students learn to create both real-time and rendered effects. Topics include preparing and importing graphics, creating and using alpha matte keys, using Adobe Photoshop and third party packages, creating and saving effects templates, and short-cuts and tips for maximum quality and optimal render time. This is the sixth in a track of advanced digital technology courses that must be completed in sequential order. Prerequisite: CM492. 3 lecture hours

CM 494 Advanced Media Composer Effects and Graphics 3 credits

Features use of advanced graphics software and broadening of skills learned in CM493: Media Composer Graphics and Effects. Students design complex program openings using 3D templates, mattes, chroma keys, advanced nesting, and title features. Third party packages used include Adobe After-Effects, BlueICE, and Artel BorixFX. This is the seventh in a track of advanced digital technology courses that must be completed in sequential order. Prerequisite: CM493. 3 lecture hours

CM 495 Systems Configuration and Media Data Management 3 credits

Offers an overview of systems configuration and maintenance as well as media data-base management to minimize systems downtime and maximize Media Composer productivity. Laboratory work and role-playing give students practical experience. Topics include SCSI, storage, hardware and software troubleshooting, signal flow, systems integration, and issues involving external peripheral devices. Features a practicum conducted at Avid Technology. This is the eighth in a track of advanced digital technology courses that must be completed in sequential order. Prerequisite: CM494. 3 lecture hours

German

GR 111 Beginning German I 6 credits

An intensive course providing an introduction to the German language, in which speaking proficiency, aural comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, reading, and writing are brought to a level enabling students to use the language actively in everyday situations. Not open to students who have successfully completed GR205 or higher. Classroom 6 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

GR 112 Beginning German II 6 credits

A continuation of German 111, in which language skills are brought to a level enabling students to participate more fully in general conversation, to read more sophisticated passages, and to write with a firmer command of syntactical structures. Classroom 6 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: GR111 or NU language placement exam. Not open to students who have successfully completed GR205 or higher.

GR 150 Topics Course 3 credits

Specialized topics offered relating to culture, literature, business practices, language or linguistics. Topic will be indicated in the schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. May be taught in German or English; see schedule of classes. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic differs. (May be taught in German or English, this course may not count towards fulfilling the foreign language requirement.) Classroom: 3 hours.

GR 205 Intermediate German I 3 credits

A sequence that provides aural-oral practice in German, in which students are enabled to enter into full discussion of topics that include abstract themes, review and expanded use of syntactical structures, intensive and extensive reading, and composition. Classroom: 3 hours, laboratory: 1 hour. Prerequisite: GR112, NU placemen exam, or permission of the instructor.

GR 206 Intermediate German II 3 credits

A sequence that provides aural-oral practice in German, in which students are enabled to enter into full discussion of topics that include abstract themes, review and expanded use of syntactical structures, intensive and extensive reading, and composition. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: GR205, NU placement exam, or permission of the instructor.

GR 250 Topics Course 3 credits

Specialized topics offered relating to culture, literature, business practices, language, or linguistics. Topic will be indicated in the schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. May be taught in German or English; see schedule of classes. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic differs. (When be taught in English, this course may not count towards fulfilling the foreign language requirement.) Classroom: 3 hours.

GR 321 Survey of German Culture I: From the Beginnings to 1848 3 credits

Introduction to major currents in German social, political and cultural history from the time of the Roman Empire until the Revolution of 1848. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GR206, NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

GR 322 Survey of German Lit I: From the Beginnings to 1848 3 credits

Introduction to major texts and literary figures from the Roman Era until the Revolution of 1848, including, among others, Tacitus, Charlemagne, the courtly poets, Luther, the literary Baroque, Lessing, Goethe, Schiller, Kleist, the brothers Grimm,Buchner, and Heine. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GR206, a GR300-level course, NU language placement exam or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

GR 323 Survey of German Culture II: 1848 to 1945 3 credits

Introduction to major currents in German social, political, and cultural history from the Revolution of 1848 through Bismarck and German unification to World War 1, the Weimar Republic, and the period of Fascism and the Holocaust. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GR206, a GR300-level course, NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

GR 324 Survey of German Literature II: 1848 to 1945 3 credits

Introduction to major texts and literary figures from the first unification of Germany until the end of World War II, including Nietzsche, Hofmannsthal, Rilke, Thomas Mann, Kafka, Brecht, and others. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GR206, a GR300-level course, NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

GR 325 Survey of German Culture III: 1945 to the Present 3 credits

Introduction to major currents in social, political, and cultural history of the Germanies and Austria, post-war to post-wall: the period of Allied occupation followed by the economic miracle of the 1950s and 60s, radicalism and upheaval in the late 60s and 70s; and, finally, the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, culminating in the uneasy co-existence between East and West that has prevailed since re-unification. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GR206, GR300-level course, NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

GR 326 Survey of German Literature III: 1945 to the Present 3 credits

Introduction to major texts and literary figures active since the end of World War II, including Borchert, Boll, Celan, Bachmann, Frisch, Durrenmatt, Grass, Christa Wolf, Peter Schneider, Jurek, Becker, and others. Taught in German. Prerequisite: GR206, GR300-level course, NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

GR 350 Topics Course 3 credits

Specialized topics offered relating to culture, literature, business practices, language, or linguistics. Topic will be indicated in the schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit, as topics vary. The number ascribed to the course will reflect the level of the material under study as well as the level of proficiency expected of the student. May be taught in German or English; see schedule of classes. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic differs. (When taught in English, this course may not count towards fulfilling the foreign language requirement.) Classroom: 3 hours.

GR 415 Seminar on a Topic in German Literature and Culture 3 credits

A study of a particular author, theme, genre, or literary movement, including cultural themes. Offered as occasion demands. Topic varies each year these courses are offered. Prerequisite: GR300-level course or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours>

GR 421 Reading and Research in German Literature or Civ 3 credits

A report on an approved project of original research in literature or civilization under the direction of a department member. Limited to students who have demonstrated aptitude for independent work. May be scheduled either or both semesters. Prerequisite: GR300-level course permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

Spanish

SP 111 Beginning Spanish I 6 credits

An intensive course providing an introduction to the Spanish language, in which speaking proficiency, aural comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, reading, and writing are brought to a level enabling students to use the language actively in everyday situations. Classroom: 6 hours, laboratory: 2 hours. Not open to students who have successfully completed SP205 or higher.

SP 112 Beginning Spanish II 6 credits

A continuation of SP111, in which language skills are brought to a level enabling students to participate more fully in general conversation, to read more sophisticated passages, and to write with a firmer command of syntactical structures. Classroom: 6 hours, laboratory: 2 hours. Prerequisite: SP111 or equivalent, NU language placement exam. Not open to students who have successfully completed SP205 or higher.

SP 150 Topics Course 3 credits

Specialized topics offered relating to culture, literature, business practices, language, or linguistics. Topic will be indicated in the schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit, as topics vary. May be taught in Spanish or English; see schedule of classes. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic differs. (May be taught in Spanish or English, this course may not count towards fulfilling the foreign language requirement.) Classroom: 3 hours. Prerequisite permission of the instructor.

SP 205 Intermediate Spanish I 3 credits

A course that provides aural-oral practice in Spanish, in which students are enabled to enter into full discussion of topics that include abstract themes, review and expanded use of syntactical structures, intensive and extensive reading, and composition. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: SP112, NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor.

SP 206 Intermediate Spanish II 3 credits

A course that provides aural-oral practice in Spanish, in which students are enabled to enter into full discussion of topics that include abstract themes, review and expanded use of syntactical structures, intensive and extensive reading, and composition. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: SP205, NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor.

SP 250 Topics Course 3 credits

Specialized topics offered relating to culture, literature, business practices, language, or linguistics. Topic will be indicated in the schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit, as topics vary. The number ascribed to the course will reflect the level of the material under study as well as the level of proficiency expected of the student. May be taught in Spanish or English; see schedule of classes. Classroom 3 hours. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic differs. (When taught in English, this course may not count towards fulfilling the foreign language requirement.) 3 classroom hours. Prerequisite permission of the instructor.

SP 301 Advanced Spanish I 3 credits

Oral and written practice of the language through class discussions of selected Hispanic authors. Selective review of grammar, especially of the more difficult and subtle aspects, designed to facilitate idiomatic and fluent use of the language. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: SP206, SP 300 level course may be taken concurrently, NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor

SP 302 Advanced Spanish II 3 credits

Oral and written practice of the language through class discussions of selected Hispanic authors. Selective review of grammar, especially of the more difficult and subtle aspects, designed to facilitate an idiomatic and fluent use of the language. Classroom: 3 hours. Prerequisite: SP206, SP 300 level course maybe taken concurrently, NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor.

SP 321 Introduction to the Literature of Spain I 3 credits

A survey of peninsular Spanish literature from prehistoric Spain to the Modern Age. Lectures, readings, discussion, and written reports in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP206 or a 300-level course (may be taken concurrently), NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

SP 322 Introduction to the Literature of Spain II 3 credits

A survey of peninsular Spanish literature from the Modern Age up through the 20th Century. Lectures, readings, discussion, and written reports in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP206 or a 300-level course (may be taken concurrently), NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

SP 327 Latin American Literature I 3 credits

A survey of Hispano-American literature from the pre-Columbian period up through the 19th Century. Lectures, readings, discussion, and written reports in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP206 or a 300-level course (may be taken concurrently), NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

SP 328 Latin American Literature II 3 credits

A survey of Hispano-American literature from the end of the 19th Century up through the 20th Century. Lectures, readings, discussion, and written reports in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP206 or a 300-level course (may be taken concurrently), NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

SP 331 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I 3 credits

A study of Spanish stylistics, translation into Spanish from modern English texts, oral reports, and discussion in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP206 or a 300-level course (may be taken concurrently), NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

SP 332 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation II 3 credits

A study of Spanish stylistics, translation into Spanish from modern English texts, oral reports, and discussion in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP206 or a 300-level course (may be taken concurrently), NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

SP 350 Topics Course 3 credits

Specialized topics offered relating to culture, literature, business practices, language, or linguistics. Topic will be indicated in the schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit, as topics vary. May be taught in Spanish or English; see schedule of classes. Classroom: 3 hours. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic differs. (When taught in English, this course may not count towards fulfilling the foreign language requirement.) 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite permission of the instructor.

SP 415 Seminar: Topics in Spanish or Latin-American Literature and Culture 3 credits

A study of a particular author, theme, genre, or literary movement including cultural themes. Topic varies each year these courses are offered. Prerequisite: SP300-level course or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

SP 421 Reading & Research in Spanish or Latin-American Literature * Culture 3 credits

A report on an approved project of original research in Spanish or Latin-American literature or civilization under the direction of a department member. Limited to students who have demonstrated aptitude for independent work. May be scheduled either or both semesters. Prerequisite: SP300-level course or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

Chinese

CN 111 Beginning Chinese I 6 credits

An intensive course providing an introduction to the Mandarin language, including both traditional Chinese characters and the Pinyin transliteration system. In this course, speaking proficiency (including familiarization with Chinese tones), aural comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, reading, and writing of Chinese characters are brought to a level enabling students to use the language actively in everyday situations. Classroom 6 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Not open to students who have successfully completed CN205 or higher. 6 lecture hours

CN 112 Beginning Chinese II 6 credits

This course is a continuation of CN111, with continued emphasis on each of the language skill areas speaking, listening, vocabulary development, reading, writing, and cultural competence, begun in the previous course. Classroom 6 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Not open to students who have successfully completed CN205 or higher. Prerequisite: CN111. 6 lecture hours

CN 205 Intermediate Chinese I 3 credits

A course providing aural-oral practice in Chinese, in which students enter into full discussion of topics that include abstract themes and cultural perspectives; includes the expanded use of syntactical structures, the reading of sophisticated material, composition, and the viewing of selected Chinese films and documentary materials from Chinese-language television. Taught entirely in Chinese. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: CN112, NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor.

CN 206 Intermediate Chinese II 3 credits

A course providing aural-oral practice in Chinese, in which students enter into full discussion of topics that include abstract themes and cultural perspectives; includes the expanded use of syntactical structures, the reading of sophisticated material, composition, and the viewing of selected Chinese films and documentary materials from Chinese television. Taught entirely in Chinese. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: CN205 or the equivalent, NU language placement exam. 3 lecture hours

CN 301 Advanced Chinese I 3 credits

Oral and written practice of the language through class discussions of selected Chinese texts. Selective review of grammar, especially of the more difficult and subtle aspects, designed to facilitate an idiomatic and fluent use of the language. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: CN 206, NU placement, or permission of instructor

CN 302 Advanced Chinese II 3 credits

Oral and written practice of the language through class discussions of selected Chinese texts. Selective review of grammar, especially of the more difficult and subtle aspects, designed to facilitate an idiomatic and fluent use of the language. Classroom: 3 hours. Prerequisite: CN 301, NU placement, or permission of instructor.

CN 321 Chinese Literature, Culture & Society I 1911-1949 3 credits

Introduction to major currents in Chinese social, literary, and cultural history from 1911 to 1949. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite: CN 206 or a 300-level course, NU placement, or permission of instructor.

CN 322 Chinese Literature, Culture & Society II 1949-Present 3 credits

Introduction to major currents in Chinese social, literary, and cultural history from 1949 to present. Taught in Chinese. Classroom: 3 hours. Prerequisite: CN 206 or a 300-level course, NU placement, or permission of instructor.

French

FR 111 Beginning French I 6 credits

The main purposes of this intensive course are to lead students to communicate in French at a basic level, to appreciate the French-speaking world, and to develop cultural awareness. In a highly interactive environment, students learn to understand, speak, read, and write French. French-language films, videos, and music presented in lab sessions are selected to reinforce the cultural material discussed in class, improve speaking and listening skills, and address differences in nonverbal communication. Not open to students who have successfully completed FR205 or higher. Classroom 6 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

FR 112 Beginning French II 6 credits

A continuation of FR111 in which language skills are brought to a level enabling students to participate more fully in general conversation, to read more sophisticated passages, and to write with a firmer command of syntactical structures. Cultural competency is further developed. Classroom 6 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: FR111, NU language placement exam. Not open to students who have successfully completed FR205 or higher.

FR 150 Topics Course 3 credits

Specialized topics relating to French and Francophone culture, literature, business practices, or language. Topic will be indicated in the schedule of classes. This is an introductory-level course. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic differs. May be taught in French or English; see schedule of classes. (May be taught in French or English, this course may not count towards fulfilling the foreign language requirement.) Classroom: 3 hours; laboratory varies with topic of course.

FR 205 Intermediate French I 3 credits

A course providing aural-oral practice in French, in which students enter into full discussion of topics that include abstract themes and cultural perspectives; includes the expanded use of syntactical structures, the reading of sophisticated material, composition, and the viewing of selected French and Francophone films and documentary materials from French-language television. Taught entirely in French. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: FR112, NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor.

FR 206 Intermediate French II 3 credits

A course providing aural-oral practice in French, in which students enter into full discussion of topics that include abstract themes and cultural perspectives; includes the expanded use of syntactical structures, the reading of sophisticated material, composition, and the viewing of selected French films and documentary materials from French television. Taught entirely in French. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: FR205 or the equivalent, NU language placement exam. 3 lecture hours

FR 250 Topics Course 3 credits

Specialized topics relating to French and Francophone culture, literature, business practices, or language. Topic will be indicated in the schedule of classes. This is an intermediate-level course. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic differs. May be taught in French or English; see schedule of classes. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic differs. (When be taught in English, this course may not count towards fulfilling the foreign language requirement.) Classroom: 3 hours; laboratory varies with topic of course.

FR 311 Advanced French I 3 credits

A continuation of grammar review at the advanced level; further development of oral expression through discussion and formal presentations. An introduction to the analysis of Francophone literature and film; an overview of major events, including cultural and scientific developments affecting French thought. Students will prepare written work in a workshop atmosphere in which rewriting and collaboration are encouraged in order to teach self-correction. Readings, lectures, discussions, student presentations, written work entirely in French. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisites: FR206, NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor.

FR 312 Advanced French II 3 credits

A continuation of grammar review at the advanced level; further development of oral expression through discussion and formal presentations. An introduction to the analysis of Francophone literature and film; an overview of major events, including cultural and scientific developments affecting French thought. Students will prepare written work in a workshop atmosphere in which rewriting and collaboration are encouraged in order to teach self-correction. Readings, lectures, discussions, student presentations, written work entirely in French. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisites: FR206, NU language placement exam or permission of the instructor.

FR 321 A Survey of French Literature I 3 credits

An introduction to French Literature. Lectures, reading, discussion in French. Includes an historical survey of French civilization comprising developments in art, music, philosophy, and science. Readings in French literature from the Middle Ages to 1789, from the chivalrous medieval epic to the philosophies of the Enlightenment and expression of the egalitarian ideal of the Revolution. Readings, lectures, discussions, student presentations, written work entirely in French. Prerequisites: FR206, or a 300-level course (may be taken concurrently), NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

FR 322 A Survey of French Literature II 3 credits

An introduction to French Literature. Lectures, reading, discussion in French. Includes an historical survey of French civilization comprising developments in art, music, philosophy, the technology of warfare and the sciences. Readings in French literature from Romanticism to literature of the Absurd and beyond. Readings, lectures, discussions, student presentations, written work entirely in French. Prerequisites: FR206, or a 300-level course (may be taken concurrently), NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

FR 327 French Literature of the Twentieth Century I 3 credits

A study of French literature (novel) from the latter part of the 19th century to the present day. Topics of study include concurrent developments in the other art forms and in the sciences; the impact of the World Wars on Francophone authors and artists. Readings, lectures, discussions, student presentations, written work in French. Prerequisites: FR206, or a 300-level course (may be taken concurrently), NU language placement exam, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

FR 328 French Literature of the Twentieth Century II 3 credits

A study of French literature (poetry, theater, and film) from the latter part of the 19th century to the present day. Topics of study include concurrent developments in the other art forms and in the sciences; the impact of the World Wars on Francophone authors and artists. Readings, lectures, discussions, student presentations, written work in French. Prerequisites: FR206, or a 300-level course (may be taken concurrently), NU language placement exam or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours

FR 331 Adv French Composition, Conversation, and Translation I 3 credits

A course in French stylistics, translation, oral reports and discussions in French. Prerequisites: FR206, or a 300-level course (may be taken concurrently), NU language placement exam or permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

FR 332 Adv French Composition, Conversation, and Translation II 3 credits

A course in French stylistics, translation, oral reports, and discussions in French. Prerequisites: FR206, or a 300-level course (may be taken concurrently), NU language placement exam or permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

FR 350 Topics Course 3 credits

Specialized topics relating to French and Francophone culture, literature, business practices, or language. Topic will be indicated in the schedule of classes. This is an advanced-intermediate to advanced-level course. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic differs. May be taught in French or English. Course may be repeated for credit if topic differs. (When taught in English, this course may not count towards fulfilling the foreign language requirement.) Classroom: 3 hours; laboratory varies with topic of course.

FR 415 Seminar: Topics in French Literature 3 credits

Study of a particular author, theme, genre, or literary movement, including cultural themes. Offered as occasion demands. Topic varies each year these courses are offered. Prerequisites: FR300-level course or permission of instructor. 3 lecture hours

FR 421 Reading & Research on a Topic in French Literature & Civilization 3 credits

A report on an approved project of original research in French literature or civilization under the direction of a department member. Limited to students who have demonstrated aptitude for independent work. May be scheduled either or both semesters. Prerequisites: FR300-level course, or permission of the instructor. 3 lecture hours