Course Offerings
128. Myth, Reason, Faith (I; 3, 0)
This course follows the syllabus of RESC 098, except that the course does not function as a Foundation Seminar. Primarily intended for sophomores who may have an interest in the Scholars Program and/or the comparative humanities major. Not open to students who have completed RESC 098 or a crosslisted equivalent. Seniors by permission only.
150. Art, Nature, and Knowledge (I or II; 4, 0)
An interdisciplinary study of selected works in art, music, literature, science and philosophy from the Renaissance through the 19th century. No prerequisite. May be crosslisted as ENGL 150.
250. Nihilism, Modernism, Uncertainty (I; 3, 0)
Presents major texts, figures, and concepts of the 20th century with examples from painting, music, literature, philosophy, and science. Designed as the third course in the chronological and thematic sequence of RESC 098 and HUMN 150. May be crosslisted as ENGL 230 and PHIL 250.
270. Methods of Interdisciplinary Study (II; 3, 0)
An introduction to the techniques and issues of interdisciplinary and comparative study, using both theoretical study and concrete examples. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
272. Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities (AI; 3, 0)
Comparative study investigating different cultures, historical epochs, narrative forms, media and traditions. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
275. Greece and Turkey: East and West (S)
This course is based around a three-week summer study abroad experience in Greece and Turkey. Themes and materials will vary from year to year. Prerequisite: interview prior to admission. Crosslisted as CLAS 275.
290. Studies in Environmental Humanities (I or II; 3, 0)
An investigation of the place of the environment in the humanities from a variety of academic perspectives. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Crosslisted as ENST 290 and UNIV 290.
301. Humanistic Disciplines (I; R; 3, 0)
A seminar featuring study of subjects from two (or more) disciplinary approaches with emphasis on their points of intersection and convergence.
302. Historical Periods (II; R; 3, 0)
A seminar featuring comparative material from two distinct historical epochs.
303. Cultures and Traditions (I; R; 3, 0)
A seminar featuring materials from two distinct cultural expressions each possessing distinct political, social, and religious ideas and ideologies.
304. Narrative and Media (II; R; 3, 0)
A seminar featuring narrative in several forms and contexts of representation.
310. Dante and Milton (AI; 3, 0)
An intensive comparative study of Dante's Comedy and Milton's Paradise Lost as exemplars of medieval and late Renaissance understanding of human experience. May be crosslisted as ENGL 350.
319. Independent Study (I or II; R)
Individual project of study supervised by instructor. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
320. History of Sexuality (I or II; 3, 0)
A cross-cultural and interdisciplinary examination of the signification of sexuality in literature, philosophy, scientific discourse, and the visual arts. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Crosslisted as ENGL 394 or WMST 325.
330. Studies in Autobiography (AII; 3, 0)
A critical, cross-cultural, and transhistorical examination of the "writing of the self." Readings from Augustine, Descartes, Nietzsche, Derrida, among others.
340. Introduction to Translation Studies (II; 3, 0)
Introduction to history, theory, and practice of translation. Investigation of the role of translation in intercultural communication and comparative studies. Crosslisted as EAST 205.
350. Senior Thesis Workshop (I and II; R; 3, 0)
A colloquium on issues arising from the writing of a scholarly thesis. Prerequisites: senior status and permission of the instructor.
351. Honors Tutorial and Senior Thesis (I and II; 3, 0)
Independent study and research leading to the writing of a thesis as approved by the Honors Council.
398. Modern Critical Theory (AI; 3, 0)
Introduction to critical theory in the humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences. Major movements in critical theory exemplify its origins, historical trajectory, and future prospects. Crosslisted with ENGL 398.
405. US: Fever/Fantasy/Desire (I; 3, 0)
Seminar on American literature between 1770-1861 with an emphasis on psychoanalytic approaches to literary and cultural study. Authors may include Brown, Sansay, Poe, and Melville. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Crosslisted as ENGL 405.
450. Hybridity, Identity, Postmodernity (I and II; 3, 0)
A Capstone seminar that examines contemporary culture through a variety of artistic, socio-economic, and critical discourses. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
98. Myth, Reason, Faith (I or II; 4, 0)
This course introduces students to some of the most significant works in the Western intellectual tradition from Homer to Dante. Taught as a Foundation Seminar within the Humanities Residential College.
