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Undergraduate Independent Study In Classics

An independent investigation of a topic, usually outside of or in considerably greater depth than available in the regular course offerings in Greek and/or Roman language, literature, history, or culture. The course is designed for advanced undergraduate students under the supervision of a faculty member, and usually takes the form of directed readings, writing, and discussion, with tutorial meetings with the instructor no less than once a week. An advanced undergraduate research paper or equivalent project is the standard product of the course. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.

Greek Prose (Subtitle Required)

A study of one or more works of Greek prose literature, which may include history, biography, philosophy, satire, and the novel, selected from the whole of ancient Greek literature from Homer through the Roman period. A particular author, work, genre, or theme is selected each time the course is offered. Emphasis is placed both on mastering the Greek language and on literary analysis of the texts studied. Lectures and class discussions will further illuminate the literary and cultural milieu of the author or text. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits under a different title.

Syntactic Analysis

This course provides students with the practical skills and the theoretical frameworks needed to understand current research in syntax. You will learn how linguists study the structure of sentences in the languages of the world. You will learn how linguists develop theoretical models to understand the human capacity for language and be introduced to some of these models. You will learn to conduct data analysis, how to evaluate formal hypotheses, and how to provide support for and against these hypotheses.

Geography And Gender

Adopts a geographic approach to the study of gender relations. The role of space and place in shaping the diversity of gender relations throughout the world will be considered. Through case studies the importance of gender relations in understanding a variety of issues will be stressed. Such issues include: the design and use of urban and rural environments; "Third World" development; regional economic restructuring; changing political geographies; and migration.

Geographic Research

Provides a detailed examination and discussion of the methods of initiating and executing research projects in human or physical geography. Includes identification of geographic dimensions of research topics, theoretical/conceptual frameworks, conduct of literature reviews, research designs, data collection/ analysis and presentation.

Geography Of Central And South America And The Caribbean

A study of the diversity of physical environments and human societies. The various historical geographies as essential to an understanding of contemporary geographical patterns and processes in transport, agricultural, industry and mining, urbanization, and population. Throughout the course case-studies are presented and students are guided as they develop their own case studies.

Multidisciplinary German Studies Seminar (Subtitle Required)

A team-taught, multidisciplinary exploration of a set of issues that effect cultural, literary, geographical, historical, political, philosophical or social developments in Germany in relation to surrounding geographical areas. The seminar will foster multidisciplinary perspectives in the study of Germany, its inhabitants, and cultural traditions, in historical, contemporary, and comparative contexts. Seminar readings in German, discussion in English.

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