Course will focus on selected topics drawn from various areas of International Studies taught by faculty members with special interests and competence. The course is variable credit and may be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits under different subtitles.
A general survey of the history, structure, and use of the English language. Topics investigated include: the history of the English language; elements of the structure of English; the distinctive characteristics of spoken and written English and the varied registers of English; the diversity of the English lexicon; regional and social dialects of English and their representation in literature; and the ideological dimensions of English language use, especially those relating to social and political issues and controversies. Offers UK Core credit for Intellectual Inquiry in the Humanities.
Second of two courses offered in the introductory linguistics sequence, designed for majors and minors in Linguistics. Builds upon the theoretical knowledge gained in LIN 221. Intense introduction to a number of branches of linguistics including historical linguistics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, psycholinguistics. May be of use to students in other disciplines. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
This course in an introduction to the linguistic diversity of the United States and the role of language in the production and negotiation of various forms of social difference (e.g; ethnicity, gender, region, etc.). Topics include, the role of language is the formation of social identity categories, social issues related to non-standard English dialects, and multilingualism in American society. Emphasis will be given to questions of power and resistance related to language use in the contexts of government, education and business.
Linear equations: Gaussian elimination, special linear systems, orthogonalization, eigenproblem, iterative methods. Nonlinear equations: solutions of equations in one variable, solutions of systems of nonlinear equations. Optimization.
A lecture course to explore the surprising nature of the nano-world. Wave properties of matter, probabilistic interpretation, duality, causality, uncertainty principle and quantum entanglement. Technologies and discoveries which exploit quantum effects will be selectively covered.
A comparative examination of subnational governments, especially state governments but also smaller units such as cities, counties, and school districts. Readings and discussions will explore the variety of institutions and policies found across the United States, seeking an understanding of why places differ from each other politically. The course also will examine the relationship between the national government and the states.
The purpose of this course is to teach students how to describe and explain geographic and historical variations in the amounts and types of crime across countries and to understand contemporary transnational crime problems. Students will critically examine the data, methods, and theories used to measure and explain crime across nations and over time. They will learn how to make informed comparisons across a broad range of countries and world regions.
A sociological study of selected topics related to politics and government. Topics may include national and supra national government; citizenship; contestation; political parties, social movements; strategic protests; ideology; identity; and globalization.
After a brief review of population genetics theory, the course is divided into two sections which cover methods of estimating genetic variances and selection methods in population improvement. The course will focus on handling and interpretation of actual data sets through data analysis and discussion of current literature.
