101Nex. Space and Time (3)
An interdisciplinary study of the changing concepts of space and time
that underlie our vision of the world and the ways in which these concepts
are expressed, especially in art, astronomy, literature, and physics. (Formerly
Nexus 101)
102Nex. Understanding of Men and Women (3)
A philosophical, psychological, and biological investigation of the main
issues involved in understanding human behavior. Reading and discussion
of literary and historical accounts of behavior, with emphasis on the development
of scientific explanation. Ethical scientific consequences of the use of
experimental methods.
103Nex. Ascent of Man (3)
Exploration of basic ideas found in Jacob Bronowski's Ascent of Man.
Explores the implications, both scientific and humanistic, of Brohowski's
interpretation of man's cultural history. Guest lecturers from various arts
and science disciplines add their insights. (Formerly Nexus 103)
104. Humanities in the Middle Ages and Renaissance (3)
An examination of art, literature, philosophy, and music and their interrelationships
in European culture during the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
104Nex. Psychological Issues through Literature (3)
Examination of fundamental and controversial issues in psychology as they
appear in novels, plays, and short stories. (Formerly Nexus 104)
105Nex. Evolution Revolution (3)
An exploration of the significance of evolutionary theory and Its impact
on the sciences and on the broader cultural scene: fire-Darwinian evolutionists;
changing attitudes toward persons and their relation to the rest of nature;
literary and artistic expressions of evolutionary ideas; philosophical and
ethical responses; the controversies between evolutionary and other accounts
of the origin and development of life. (Formerly Nexus 105)
108. Humanities in Classical Athens (3)
An examination of the unique cultural environment of the ancient city, its
art, architecture, literature, social and political structures, and their
interrelationships as manifest in fifth century Athens.
110. Humanities in Republican and Imperial Rome (3)
An examination of the unique cultural environment of the ancient city, its
art, architecture, literature, social and political structures, and their
interrelationships as manifest during Republican and Imperial Rome.
112. Humanities During the Baroque and Enlightenment (3)
An examination of European and American Art, literature, philosophy, and
music and their interrelationships during the period from the late 16th
century through the 18th century. (Formerly CapS 112)
116. Humanities in the Modern World (3)
An examination of art, literature, philosophy, and music and their interrelationships
in the Western world during the 19th and 20th centuries.
118. Folklore in Modern Life (3)
An examination of the role of folklore in modern life, its power to communicate
critical issues through expressive culture, e.g., jokes, legends, folksongs,
graphic arts, and festival; focus on the intellectual currents influencing
the study of folklore provide interdisciplinary perspective.
120A-B. Latin America: A Search for Stability (3-3)
Prerequisite: completion of Division 8 of the General Education Program
or permission of instructor. An examination of the geographic, social, and
historical factors underlying government instability In Latin America followed
by a discussion of right and left wing approaches to stability. Completion
of both semesters is required to satisfy the CAPSTONE requirement for General
Education (Formerly CapS 120A-B)
123. The American Experience: Beginnings to World War I (3)
Survey of the principal experiences and intellectual movements that haveformed
the American character, as illustrated through American literature, music,
and the arts, serious and popular, from the formation of the colonies to
the outbreak of WWI.
124. The American Experience: World War I to the Present (3)
Survey of the principal experiences and intellectual movements that have
formed the American character as illustrated through American literature,
music, and the arts, serious and popular, from WWI to the present time.
128. Mythology: An Interdisciplinary Approach (4)
An interdisciplinary examination of .mythology. Readings in significant
myths from various parts of the world (including those influential on Western
culture, such as Greek myth and the Bible, and equivalent Native American,
pre-Columbian, Oriental, and African myth.) A survey of the current theories
of myth (as a component in ritual and religion, a development of linguistics
and oral tradition, a focus of cultural values, and the like), and an examination
of the contemporary relevance of myth in art, literature, and culture. (Former
CapS 128)
130. Latin American Cultures and Traditions (3)
A study of Hispanic cultural and aesthetic trends and practices as seen
in the popular and formal arts and other styles of Hispanic thought, feeling,
and expression.
132. Aging as a Social Issue (3)
Prerequisite: Engl 1 and prior fulfillment of upper-division writing skills
requirement. An examination of human aging from the viewpoints of gerontology,
literature, and social work with particular emphasis on the problems of
women. (CT) (Former CapS 132)
148. Voting and Elections in the 1990s (3)
Exploration of the factors (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural, peer, and family
influences) that affect voting. Focus of class is on the analysis of major
election studies. (Former CapS 148)
152. Ethnic Minorities in American Schools (3)
Exploration of the sociohistorical and cultural development of education
in the United States, with special emphasis on the Asian American, American
Indian, African American, and Chicano experience.
156. Welfare and Military Expenditures: The Quest for Balance (3)
An examination of the size and effects of spending for social welfare and
military purpose.
160. Orientation to Gerontology (3)
Orientation to the professional and personal requirements for work with
the aging, including an introduction to the problems and potentials of the
aged. (CT) (Former CapS 160)
164. Technology and Health Care (3)
The Impact of technology on the health care industry: current applications,
resulting ethical issues, political ramifications, and future directions.
(Former CapS 64)
168. Cinema and the Humanities (3)
Explores the relationships between the art and technology of the cinema
and current humanist ideology. Topics include how film interacts with other
arts and with cultural, aesthetic, and moral assumptions; whether cinema
is a viable intellectual discipline; and where art, entertainment, and values
meet. Weekly films, assigned reading, written reports.
172A-B. Health Promotion and Wellness (3-3)
Prerequisite: upper-division status. An interdisciplinary approach to encourage
individual responsibility toward achieving high level wellness with integration
of body, mind, and spirit. To assist students in seeking balance with their
natural and psychosocial environments. IntD 172A is a prerequisite to IntD
172B and both A and B must be completed to receive CAPSTONE credit. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours)
180. Peace and Conflict (3)
Provides an overview of causes and types of conflict; critical examination
of issues related to war, peace and justice; historical and contemporary
perspectives and responses to conflict resolution; uses an eclectic and
interdisciplinary approach. This is the only required course for the Peace
and Conflict Studies Interdisciplinary Minor program and provides and interdisciplinary
foundation to the program. General Education CAPSTONE Interdisciplinary
Course, Critical Thinking.
184. Family Communication (3)
The analysis and exploration of personal experience, family systems theory,
and the mass media to describe, evaluate, and improve family communication
patterns. Special topics include family conflict, sex roles, family types,
sexual communication, parenting, and intimacy.
188. Principles of Self-Esteem in Education, Social Work, and Mental
Health (3)
Involves an empirical exploration of the development, enhancement, and diminishment
of self -esteem through social experience and the relationship of self-esteem
to a variety of social problems and concerns. Focuses on the personal development
of self-esteem and on specific applications of this theory domain to policy
and practice in the fields of education, social work, and mental health.
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