Interdisciplinary examination of the development of Daoism, China's indigenous philosophical and religious tradition. Includes critical approaches to texts that are central to the doctrines, concepts, and practices of Daoism, and an assessment of its impact on Chinese art, poetry, fiction, and historical writing form all periods of Chinese history. This course will also offer a discussion of Daoism and its emergence in 20th century American culture and evaluate its impact and effects on North American pop culture, alternative culture, and new religious movements.

A historial introduction to Christianity in its varying cultural contexts, examining the primary developments in its teachings, practices, and structures from its origins to the sixteenth century.

An introduction to the genres and craft of creative writing, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Students will study and practice writing in various modes through composition, peer critique, and research. Lecture or lecture with discussion section. Offers credit for the UK Core requirement in Intellectual Inquiry in Arts & Creativity. Provides ENG minor credit.

A course investigating selections from the Christian Bible (Old and New Testaments) in English, and from related sacred texts, as literary and cultural documents of great significance and literary achievement. Emphasis is on the careful analysis of literary forms and themes within a broadly historical and non-denominational context. Lecture. Does not fulfill ENG premajor requirement or provide ENG Major Elective credit. Provides ENG minor credit.

A comprehensive investigation of some designated topic in general or applied linguistics. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitles.

Comprehensive study of broad topics, normally limited to an intensive survey of the literature and scholarship of the period as a whole.

An in-depth study of black American literature, with concentration on major texts by major black writers.

This course focuses on gender as a primary category for literary analysis. Topics will vary, from a group of authors, an historical period or an aesthetic movement, to a genre, a theme, or an aspect of literary theory. May be repeated under different subtitles to a maximum of six credits.

Explores the issues, debates, and conflicts that define culture and society in contemporary France. Emphasis on speaking and listening skills in french.

This course explores the physical, cultural, and political geography of the European continent. Diversity of populations and physical landscapes is stressed. The geographic context for current events that are changing the face of Europe are presented.