Interdisciplinary Studies

Course Descriptions 2007 - 2009

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (IDS)

IDS101
LITERATURE AND OPERA (y)
Systematic study of four works of literature and the operas based on them. Involves reading, viewing videotapes, lectures and listening to audiotapes. 3 credits

IDS103
GERMANIC MYTHOLOGY & FAIRY TALE (xs)
Introduces major Germanic myths and folktales which have influenced modern literature, cinema and art. Also addresses questions of structure and function in myth and folktale. 3 credits

IDS105
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY (xf)
Introduces major Greco-Roman myths and myth cycles which influenced modern literature and art. Includes structure and function of myth. 3 credits

IDS201
STEP INTO THE WORLD! (s)
Prerequisite: Educational travel participation or consent of instructor
Provides a rigorous academic experience in preparation for national or international travel. Introduces as many aspects as possible of the culture of the country/city. Explores areas of study related to the purpose of the trip, e.g., geography, history, flora and fauna, economy. Final project, e.g., article, video, journal, multi-media presentation, required. 0-2 credits

Current Special Topics include:

IDS193 Elementary Latin I
IDS194 Elementary Latin II

FILM STUDIES (FLM)

FLM151
INTERNATIONAL FILM (xf)
Introduces international cinema, which initially developed in isolation from, then in opposition to, the narrative and cinematic techniques of dominant Hollywood cinema. Includes Soviet montage, German Expressionism, Italian Neo-Realism, French New Wave. Films by critically acclaimed directors from Japan, Sweden, and elsewhere may be included. 3 credits

FLM152
AMERICAN FILM (xf)
Introduction to American motion picture. Trends in each decade will be explored, from 1920s to 1990s. Backgrounds on filmmaking and film adaptation from other sources will be explored. 3 credits

Current Special Topics include:

FLM197 Comparative Cinema (xs)
FLM198 Film for Femmes (xs)

LEADERSHIP (LDR)

LDR102
LEADERSHIP (fs)
Introduces theoretical and practical understanding of leadership. Assists in defining personal leadership orientation and philosophy, articulating a vision, setting goals, making decisions, building teams, managing conflict, initiating change and empowering others. Emphasis on women’s leadership. 2 credits

WOMEN'S STUDIES (WST)

WST/LDR102
LEADERSHIP (fs)
Introduces theoretical and practical understanding of leadership. Assists in defining personal leadership orientation and philosophy, articulating a vision, setting goals, making decisions, building teams, managing conflict, initiating change and empowering others. Emphasis on women's leadership. 2 credits

WST/ENG107
WOMEN AND LITERATURE (y)
Introduces students to diverse women writers in traditional and nontraditional genres. Focuses on the way women explore or subvert gender. Includes some writing about women and literature. 3 credits

WST/ANT151
INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (fs)
Introduces some major theories, principles, and concepts. Includes ethnographic studies of selected cultures, including Iroquois, Masai, Yanomamo, and people of Papua, New Guinea. Includes subsistence patterns, political and economic systems, marriage, family and kinship, gender roles, religion and magic, and culture and personality. Issues such as universal human rights and consequences of progress also addressed. 3 credits

WST/SOC203
FAMILY AND SOCIETY (y)
Prerequisite: SOC101
Analysis of changing American family, using sociological concepts and theories. Includes myths about family, gender roles, economics and work, family violence, divorce and remarriage, and lifestyle variation. Emphasizes experiences of various ethnic populations such as Asian American, Native American, African American, and Latino. 3 credits

WST/SOC204
WOMEN IN CROSSCULTURAL PERSPECTIVE (xf)
Prerequisite: SOC101 or ANT151
Comparative, interdisciplinary analysis of women’s experiences throughout evolution of society and in various societal types. Emphasizes importance of women’s bodies in determining women’s status in China, India, U.S. and African countries. Includes relevant theory from anthropology, sociology, and social psychology. 3 credits

WST/HIS211
HISTORY OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES (y)
Prerequisite: HIS111 or HIS112
Survey of women in United States from colonial to modern times. Introduces political, social, religious and economic factors that influenced women’s roles in and contributions to U.S. society. 3 credits

WST/PSY231
PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER (s)
Prerequisite: PSY101
Critical examination of psychological theories and research on gender. Topics such as gender roles, development of gender identity differences and similarities between the sexes, relationships, mental health, and sexuality will be examined across historical, social, and cultural contexts, with particular emphasis on women. 3 credits

Current Special Topics include:

WST191 Introduction to Women’s Studies
WST/FLM198 Film for Femmes (xs)

Interdisciplinary Studies

Course Descriptions

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