2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 249 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index HIST-3400 History of American Foreign Policy –Fa 3 hours American statesmen have defended the principles of their government and the rights of American citizens in a world of empires and nation-states. This course provides an overview of controversies over independence and imperialism, modern tyranny and regime change, which have marked U.S. foreign policy from the founding to the present day. Crosslisted as INTL or POLS. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics in American Culture. (even years) HIST-3710 3 hours History of Political Thought I: Ancient Through Medieval –Fa Study of the development of political thought in the ancient and early medieval era with special attention given to the works of Plato and Aristotle. Course may also explore topics in political philosophy. Crosslisted as HIST or POLS. Prerequisite: major or minor in history or political science or permission of instructor. HIST-3720 3 hours History of Political Thought II: Modern and Contemporary –Sp Study of the development of political thought in the late medieval era and modern era with special attention given to the works of Thomas Hobbes and Friedrich Nietzsche. Course may also explore topics in political philosophy.. Crosslisted as HIST or POLS. Prerequisite: major or minor in history or political science or permission of instructor. HIST-3730 American Political Thought –Fa 3 hours Survey and examination of the course of political thought in the American colonies and the United States from the 1600s to current times. Includes special attention to American Founders and the rise of political liberalism in the thought of Woodrow Wilson. Crosslisted as POLS or HIST. (even years) HIST-3750 Social Movements –Fa, Sp 3 hours Study of the influence of ideas and institutions upon social movements in America. Crosslisted as HIST or SOC. HIST-4050 3 hours Issues in International Diplomacy –Sp Examines diplomatic relations among the world’s most powerful nations, focusing on 20th century diplomacy and the future of international relations in the 21st century. Crosslisted as HIST, INTL, or POLS. Prerequisite: POLS/INTL-3650 International Relations or permission of instructor. HIST-4110 Interpretations in American History –Fa 3 hours Study of selected historical problems in America. Emphasis placed on new interpretations and their impact. HIST-4300 Great Books in History and Politics –Sp 3 hours This course will require the student to read a single classic work of history and political thought (or a limited number of related works) and with other students, to closely and critically analyze the argument of the work. Crosslisted as POLS, INTL, PUAD, or HIST. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture (odd years) HIST-4440 Special Topics-History 1–3 hours Investigation of specific topics in social science and history that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. HIST-4620 Church and State in America –Fa 3 hours This course examines the historical, political, theoretical, and legal relationship between church and state in America. Particular attention will be paid to the American founding and changing perceptions of church and state over time. (odd years) HIST-4700 Research in American History –Sp 3 hours HIST-4710 Research in European History –Sp 3 hours HIST-4720 Research in Asian History 3 hours All majors are required to take either HIST-4700, HIST-4710, or HIST-4720. Each student will prepare a formal monograph. Prerequisite: major or minor in history. (Fee: $100) HIST-4900 1–3 hours Independent Study in History Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Music History (HLMU) HLMU-2100 2 hours Jazz History: Music of the Multi-Culture –Fa Survey of jazz as an American art form, as a representative of both Western and non-Western practices, that now make up our American multi-culture, and as the primary vehicle for the realization of improvisation within that multi-culture. Acquaints the student of music with jazz styles and the major figures in jazz history and assists in the discovery of jazz influence upon all other American music, both classical and popular. Prerequisites: THMU- 1220 Music Theory II; THMU-1320 Aural Skills II. (even years) HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature –Sp 3 hours Study of music by genre and chronology. Focuses on art traditions in music. Students become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and learn to listen analytically. Serves as the introductory music history course for sophomore music majors. HLMU-3310 Music History I –Fa 3 hours Study of the music of Western civilization traced from its primitive sources and giving special attention to Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music as demonstrated through the vocal and instrumental music of composers from each period. HLMU-3320 Music History II –Sp 3 hours Study of the music of Western civilization traced from the 1580s to the present time. HLMU-3400 Global Music –Fa 2 hours A socio-anthropological approach to the study of the world’s music. Surveying music of cultures of Africa, the Americas, and Asia as well as European folk music. Music traditions are studied from a perspective that emphasizes music as an integral part of society and culture, helping students discover the influence of culture on music, and the subsequent role of music within the culture. (Fee: $25) (odd years) HLMU-3410 Traditional Irish Music –Fa 2 hours This course introduces students to the practice of traditional Irish music through study of primary tune forms, experience of the social context of Irish music-making, and acquaintance with leading performers within the tradition. The class culminates in an Irish music festival held at a local coffee shop. Crosslisted with CLMU-3410 Traditional Irish Music. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Fee: $30) HLMU-4110 Choral Literature –Sp 3 hours An historical overview of choral music from 1400 to the present. Attention is given to primary genres of choral composition: motet, madrigal, mass, anthem, oratorio, passion, cantata, and orchestral works with choir. This course will serve as an elective for majors in choral music education, church music, vocal performance, and composition. (even years) HLMU-4990 Independent Study in Music History 1–3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music history for individual students who demonstrate special interests and abilities. Prerequisites: HLMU-3310, 3320 Music History I and II. Course Descriptions | HIST-3400 – HLMU-4990