Courses

This course will examine selected topics in modern literature and their relationship to nineteenth- and twentieth-century models of thought, society, and culture. We will consider, for instance, the influence of the naturalist Buffon on Balzac, of experimental medicine on Zola, of the philosopher Bergson on Proust, of technology on H. G. Wells, of physics on Pynchon, and of Freud on Kafka.

This course will examine selected topics in modern literature and their relationship to nineteenth-and twentieth-century models of thought, society, and culture. We will consider, for instance, the influence of the naturalist Buffon on Balzac, of experimental medicine on Zola, of the philosopher Bergson on Proust, of technology on H. G. Wells, of physics on Pynchon, and of Freud on Kafka.

Study of a particular musical topic in its sociohistorical context; emphasis on the aesthetic, historical, social, and cultural aspects of a musical style or genre rather than on technical analysis. May be repeated for credit.

Analysis of a particular musical style, genre, or period; focus on aesthetic characteristics, compositional aspects, and repertoire; analysis of written compositions, aural examples, and/or live performance. May be repeated for credit.

A topical course in music of the Western world. May be repeated for credit if the topic changes.

A seminar which explores a number of issues within the field of Native American history, including, but not limited to, land rights, violence and genocide, education, mascots, and culture regions.

A special topics course that focuses on themes and cultures from the rich Native American and Indigenous literary traditions. Topics may vary from semester to semester and may include Early Native American Textualities and Literatures, Survivance and Resistance, Transatlantic Indigenous Travelers, Contemporary Native American Literatures, Native American Renaissance, Native American Pop Culture, and others. Special Topics Course, US and Global Citizenship

A topical course in music of the non-Western world. May be repeated for credit if the topic changes.

Instruction in specialized fields within philosophy, such as advanced scholarly projects. Focus varies with each course. May be repeated for credit twice when topics vary.

Advanced geographic study of various facets of the natural environment; topic selection varies; see instructor. May be duplicated for credit for a total of 12 semester hours.