Courses

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

An examination of selected topics within musicology with a focus on areas relevant for a maximum of six hours.

Aspects of music theory and analysis. May be repeated for credit.

Study of one or more topics in mythology or folklore. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

This course will offer film viewings and analysis within individual national traditions. Readings in Film History and Theory will be used to illuminate selected films from a national tradition (French, German, Spanish, Latin American, Japanese, etc.). All films have subtitles and all readings are in English. No knowledge of the foreign language(s) in question is necessary. Course may be repeated with a different subject.

Readings from a variety of literary texts drawn from one or more national literatures other than English. The subject will vary, as for example, travel literature, myths/legends, science fiction, drama.

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.

Students will study a selected topic within Native American history highlighting cultural and historical developments, their political relationships with colonial empires and the United States, and their efforts in tribal sovereignty. Topics may include (but are not limited to): the Native American South, the Trail of Tears, and Tribal Recognition in Modern America. Course may be repeated for credit as different topics are offered.

Students will study a selected topic within Native American history highlighting cultural and historical developments, their political relationships with colonial empires and the United States, and their efforts in tribal sovereignty. Topics may include (but are not limited to): the Native American South, the Trail of Tears, and Tribal Recognition in Modern America. Course may be repeated for credit as different topics are offered.

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