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HIST 438 - America in the Revolutionary Era
A seminar introducing students to historical research through a study of the American Revolutionary period, c. 1759-1789. Common readings in Eighteenth Century political culture, the emergence and transformation of resistance into revolutionary movements, popular ideology and mobilization, the social impact of war, and the creation of republican governments.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** History major United States History course.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
**** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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HIST 439 - Colonial American History
A topical study of the cultural and social development of the American colonies before 1750 including the interaction of European and Native American cultures, problems of settling regional societies, the origins of slavery, family life and labor, and economic integration within the Empire.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** History major United States History course.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
**** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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HIST 448 - History of China I
An intensive investigation of Chinese history from ancient times to the mid-19th Century. Emphasizes classical Chinese thought, political, socio-economic, and intellectual developments of ancient China, and the contributions of Chinese ancient culture to world civilization.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** History major Asian History course.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
**** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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HIST 449 - History of China II
An intensive investigation of modern Chinese history from the mid-19th Century to the present. Explores interactions between China and the West, the rise and development of Nationalism and Communism, democracy and modernization in China, important political leaders and recent political events, and China’s position in the modern world.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** History major Asian History course.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
**** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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HIST 461 - The Vietnam War
A critical and in-depth study of the Vietnamese struggle for independence from the 1800s through 1975 with particular attention on the U.S. role.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** History major United States History and Asian History course.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
**** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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HIST 471 - Internship: History
On-the-job specialized training in fields generally accepted as needing history field experience to complement the student’s academic training. May be taken on a pass/fail basis only.
Credits: 3 to 12
NOTE:
* A special application procedure is required and must be completed the semester prior to starting the internship.
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HIST 472 - Internship Evaluation and Analysis
Research, evaluation, and analytical analysis of internship experiences. Prearrange one semester before enrollment.
Credits: 1 to 4
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HIST 485 - Readings in History
Selected readings in one or more fields of history to be assigned by the instructor. Minimum of six books to be read for each hour of credit. A maximum of 2 credits is allowed for the undergraduate history major.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 4
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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HIST 497 - History and Theory
A survey of themes and problems in Western historiography from antiquity to the present. It examines the history of historical writing and engages in a historical analysis of the theory, presuppositions, and implications of historical practice. The purpose of the course is to make students familiar with the scholars, texts, and debates in the field as well as the impact of theory on the representation of the past.
Prerequisite: Junior status.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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HIST 498 - Senior Seminar in History
Presentation and critiques of required senior project or paper.
Prerequisite: History major with senior standing.
Credits: 4
NOTES:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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HIST 536 - Seminar in 20th Century Latin America
Directed study in selected periods/topics in 20th Century Latin American history with emphasis on the development of oral and written reporting techniques including the writing of a research paper.
Prerequisites: Senior with a 3.00 GPA or above and permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** History major Latin American History course.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
**** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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HIST 536G - Seminar in 20th Century Latin America
Directed study in selected periods/topics in 20th Century Latin American history with emphasis on the development of oral and written reporting techniques including the writing of a research paper. LA: Latin American History
Credits: 3
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HIST 540 - The Civil Rights Movement
This seminar provides students with an introduction to the history of the civil rights movement and the ensuing debate over the meaning of equality. The course also examines the impact of the civil rights movement on American life.
Credits: 4
When Offered: (May Interim only)
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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HIST 540G - The Civil Rights Movement
This seminar provides students with an introduction to the history of the civil rights movement and the ensuing debate over the meaning of equality. The course also examines the impact of the civil rights movement on American life.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (May Interim only)
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HIST 551 - Advanced Topics in History
Reading and/or research in selected topics in U.S., European, or Non-Western History. This course may be repeated for additional credits as long as there is no duplication of topics covered by previous enrollments.
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate-level status.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** History major General History course.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
**** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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HIST 554 - Independent Studies: History
An opportunity for students to organize and conduct research projects of their own choice with the help of faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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HIST 560 - America in World War II
This course examines the impact of World War II on the society and culture of the United States. The focus is on the consequences of total warfare for the political economy, social structure, and cultural life of the nation.
Prerequisite: Senior status.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** History major United States History course.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
**** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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HIST 560G - America in World War II
This course examines the impact of World War II on the society and culture of the United States. The focus is on the consequences of total warfare for the political economy, social structure, and cultural life of the nation. US: United States History
Credits: 3
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HIST 634G - Graduate Survey of Modern Europe
A critical historiographical examination of the major themes and methodologies that currently preoccupy scholars in the field of Modern European History. The course explores a series of themes that are pivotal for thinking about this field, focused around major texts that constitute key points of reference for historians, laying out and evaluating the categories currently employed in historical understanding. EU: European History
Credits: 3
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HIST 635G - Graduate Topics in History
Reading and/or research in selected topics in U.S., European, or non-Western history. This course may be repeated for additional credits as long as there is no duplication of topics covered by previous enrollments. GE: General History
Credits: 3
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HIST 639G - Seminar in Asian History
Directed study in selected topics of Asian History. AS: Asian History
Credits: 3
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HIST 645G - Readings in American History I
This course is designed to introduce graduate students to early American history and historiography. Assigned readings have been selected because they are recognized by scholars as landmark works and/or because they are representative of interpretive approaches that are currently shaping the historical profession. This is not a lecture class. Students read one book each week and come to class with notes and questions designed to stimulate discussion. In addition to written work and class participation, students are also required to read reviews of assigned works. These both acquaints students with major journals that specialize in American history and provide additional material for class consideration.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAE History program.
Credits: 3
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HIST 646G - Readings of American History II
This course is an initiation into the scholarly conversation about American history since 1877 - what history is, what it means, how to study the past, how to think like a historian. More specifically, we examine and participate in a few of the most significant topics in recent American history under discussion among professional historians and kibbitzers. We learn how to find, listen to, and join in these friendly talks, cordial debates, and passionate arguments. Accordingly, the skills and knowledge base for this course include bibliographical researching, scholarly reading, synthesizing, speaking, and writing. And, of course, the art and science of scholarly conversation.
Prerequisite: admission to the MAE History program.
Credits: 3
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HLTH 105 - Exploring Health-Related Careers
Students who have participated in, and completed, the Truman Institute’s Summer Talent Academy for Professions in Health (STAPH) complete an individual research project culminating in a research paper presented to the STAPH program advisor(s) during the fall semester immediately following the summer of their participation.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Summer Talent Academy for Professions in Health.
Credits: 1
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HLTH 150 - Nutrition in Health and Wellness
This course provides an introduction to basic human nutrition and the interdependence of nutrition and food on health, behaviors, and diseases. Energy expenditure, caloric intake, diet analyses, and food/diet controversies and issues are examined. This course includes an integrated service learning component.
Prerequisite: Health Science major or Health Studies minor.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
*** Students may not receive credit toward graduation for both ES 245 and HLTH 150.
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HLTH 160 - Essentials of Stress Management
This course exposes each student to the concept of holistic stress management: the principles, theories, and skills needed to effectively manage personal stress, to understand the psychosomatic (mind-body-spirit) relationship, and to employ a holistic approach to stress management: cognitive strategies and relaxation techniques in both personal and public health arenas.
Credits: 2
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 195 - Lifetime Health and Fitness
The purpose of this course is to integrate material from human physiology, psychology, sociology, and nutrition to present an interdisciplinary framework for disease prevention and health promotion. The course focus is to promote a behavioral lifestyle change in which students integrate into their lives patterns of physical activity, health, and well-being.
Concurrent enrollment with HLTH 196 - Lifetime Physical Activities required.
Credits: 1.5
NOTE:
* This course in conjunction with HLTH 196 fulfills the Personal Well-Being Essential Skill of the Liberal Studies Program.
** Students may not receive credit toward graduation for both HLTH 195/196 and HLTH 198/198L.
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HLTH 196 - Lifetime Physical Activities
This course is designed to introduce the student to a pattern of lifetime fitness and physical activity through a variety of activity modes. Regardless of activity mode, concepts of aerobic and anaerobic conditioning techniques are explored. Where appropriate, issues of safety, equipment, theory, technique and other factors are introduced.
Concurrent enrollment with HLTH 195 - Lifetime Health and Fitness required.
Credits: 0.5
NOTE:
* This course in conjunction with HLTH 195 fulfills the Personal Well-Being Essential Skill of the Liberal Studies Program.
** Students may not receive credit toward graduation for both HLTH 195/196 and HLTH 198/198L.
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HLTH 198 - Personal Health and Fitness
The purpose of this course is to integrate material from a range of disciplines (but not limited to) human physiology, psychology, sociology, and nutrition to present an interdisciplinary framework for disease prevention and health promotion. The course focus is to promote a behavioral lifestyle change in which students integrate into their lives patterns of physical activity, health, and well-being.
Credits: 2
NOTE:
* In conjunction with HLTH 198L this course fulfills the Personal Well-Being Essential Skill component of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** Students may not receive credit toward graduation for both HLTH 195/196 and HLTH 198/198L.
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HLTH 198L - Personal Fitness Lab
This course is the companion lab to HLTH 198 - Personal Health and Fitness and features a variety of lifetime activities from students may choose.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in HLTH 198 - Personal Health and Fitness required.
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* In conjunction with HLTH 198 this course fulfills the Personal Well-Being Essential Skill component of the Liberal Studies Program.
** Students may not received credit toward graduation for both HLTH 195/196 and HLTH 198/198L.
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HLTH 200 - Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology allows the student to develop mastery with terminology that is used in Allied Health occupations. In the process of developing mastery with medical terminology, a student has the opportunity to preview or review the fundamentals of anatomy, evaluate medical reports, and learn proper pronunciation of medical terms. The course is designed as a programmed learning and self-paced approach by body systems. Students who enroll in this course must be highly self-motivated, have good time management skills and possess the ability to understand and follow written instructions.
Credits: 1
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 245 - Substance Abuse Prevention
This course provides an overview of the field of substance abuse prevention, the public health model of substance abuse prevention, and health education/prevention theory and research. The course focuses on ‘What the Health Education Specialist Needs to Know and Be Able to Do’ in a systems approach to community-wide substance abuse prevention following the strategic prevention framework: asset/resource assessment, community readiness, capacity building, prioritizing/targeting efforts, planning/best practices, implementation, cultural competence, evaluation/core measures, and sustainability. Students may not receive credit toward graduation for both HLTH 245 - Substance Abuse Prevention and HLTH 265 - Drugs in Society. Students should take one course or the other.
Prerequisite: Exercise Science or Health Science major.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 255 - Introduction to Community and Public Health
A survey of the methods and techniques by which community health workers identify and measure the scope and intensity of health problems. This course includes an integrated service learning component.
Prerequisite: Health Science or Exercise Science major.
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 260 - Human Sexuality
The course is built around the three dimensions of sexuality: biological, psychological, and sociocultural, with discussions involving communication, anatomy and physiology, gender dimensions, sexual orientation, sexuality throughout the lifespan, contraception, and comprehensive sex education.
Prerequisite: Health Science or Exercise Science: Physical Education/Health/Coaching major.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 265 - Drugs in Society
Introduction to topics associated with drug-taking behavior, emphasizing drug education. Physiological and sociological aspects of drug-taking behavior are examined. This course meets requirements for the minor in Disability Studies. Students may not receive credit toward graduation for both HLTH 245 - Substance Abuse Prevention and HLTH 265 Drugs in Society. Students should take one course or the other. Health Science majors should generally not take HLTH 265.
Credits: 3
When Offered: spring only
NOTE:
* The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 270 - Health Systems and Consumers
This course provides an overview of the complex health marketplace in order to assist consumers in selecting health products and services intelligently. Topics include understanding and analyzing the history of the U.S. health system, current issues with accessing health care, the impact of federal programs on health services, current healthcare services offered, healthcare policy/law, healthcare ethics, and a global comparison of health systems. This course includes an integrated service learning component.
Prerequisite: Health Science major.
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 290 - Principles of Health Education and Health Science
This course aids in the development of a basic foundation of awareness, knowledge, and skills from which to apply subsequent health education and health promotion principles. The course content covers health history, philosophy, ethics, theories and models, settings for health, professional organizations, and the literature in health. The course is based on the Seven Responsibilities of a Health Educator which include: assess needs; plan; implement; conduct evaluation and research related to health education; administer health education strategies, interventions, and programs; serve as a health education resource person; and communicate and advocate for health education. This course includes a pre-professional shadowing assignment and an integrated service learning component.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in HLTH 255 - Introduction to Community and Public Health and Health Science major.
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 315 - Contemporary Issues in Women’s Health
This course integrates feminism with public health to understand the health experiences of women living in the U.S. Using various lectures, discussions, and audiovisual materials, this course will explore some of the following topics: mental health, nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, anatomy, pregnancy and abortion, peri-menopause and menopause, violence, and environmental and occupational health.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 320 - Patient Education and Clinical Health Promotion
This course meets the ‘Selectives’ requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree. In addition to an overview of patient education/clinical health promotion - what a Health Educator needs to know and be able to do in Patient Education, the course focuses on: patient and family education, JCAHCO standards/goals, the Health Educator/clinician’s role/responsibility, health education and learning theories, materials and counseling/teaching in health promotion, patient compliance and motivation, interdisciplinary collaboration, assessing health and learning needs, participation in collaborative decision-making and brief motivational interviewing (MI), chronic disease and chronic disease self-management (CDSM), MO’s CDSM Plan, selecting effective patient education materials/programs, resources for patients/clinicians/health educators, planning/delivery/evaluation of CDSMPs, and health policy. This course includes an Integrated Service Learning component.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HLTH 290 - Principles of Health Education and Health Science and Health Science major.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (fall only)
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 325 - Health Management and Policy
As an introduction to what an entry-level Health Education Specialist “needs to know and be able to do” in health management and policy, this course focuses on: Public Health (PH) System/Essential Services, Responsibilities/processes of management, Accreditation administration and management; PH Performance Management System; Elements of performance management: standards, measurement, progress, Quality Improvement; Implementing PH quality concepts; Evidence-based PH management and practice; Human Resources management, training and workforce development; PH financial management/grant writing/business plan; and Health policy analysis. This course will include an Integrated Service Learning (ISL) component.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HLTH 270 - Health Systems and Consumers and HLTH 290 - Principles of Health Education and Health Science and Health Science major.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 330 - Community Nutrition for Special Populations
This course aids in the development of a basic foundation of knowledge and skills from which to apply the principles of community nutrition to various constituencies (elderly populations, children, impoverished populations, women, people with diabetes, etc.). As part of the integrated service learning component, course information is applied to aid in students’ understanding of local program planning, policies, resources, and nutrition issues specific to community nutrition for various populations. This course also presents material relevant to solving community nutritional and health problems, including program delivery, nutrition education, nutrition assessment, and planning nutrition interventions.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HLTH 150 - Nutrition in Health and Wellness , ES 245 - Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport , or NU 311 - Human Nutrition ; and Health Science, Exercise Science or Athletic Training major.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring, odd years only)
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 349 - Research Methods in Health Science
This course helps students gain a basic understanding of the research process, become critical consumers of published work, and to be prepared to conduct research in a variety of health science settings.
Prerequisites: Grade D or better STAT 190 - Basic Statistics and grade of C or better in HLTH 290 - Principles of Health Education and Health Science , and Health Science major.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
*This is a writing-enhanced course.
**The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 350 - Public Health Practicum
This course is designed to provide students with a structured opportunity to observe public health professionals in a work setting related to the student’s concentration for a minimum of 40 clock hours. Students typically shadow or assist a clinical health professional or other public health professional. Those in clinical settings are unlikely to have opportunities for hands-on experiences. Students in administrative settings are more likely to have active roles within the organization. Each student develops personalized learning objectives for her or his specific work setting based on the competencies of the Certified Health Education Specialist. Multiple assignments must be approved before beginning the practicum hours. Students are required to complete a number of written assignments reflecting on his or her observations and experiences in the workplace. The one credit course is repeatable for a cumulative total of 3 credits.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HLTH 255 - Introduction to Community and Public Health and HLTH 290 - Principles of Health Education and Health Science , Health Science majors only, and consent of advisor and instructor.
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 361 - Mental Health
This course meets the ‘selectives requirements’ for the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science. The course explores the role that positive mental health plays in the achievement of optimal health and wellness; the role of the health educator, health education models/theories, and Healthy People 2020 in mental health. What the health educator needs to know and be able to do in the community mental health setting, programming skills, and other skills sets for the community health educator are presented and applied.
Prerequisites: (Grade of C or better in HLTH 290 - Principles of Health Education and Health Science or ES 190 - Introduction to Exercise Science ) and Health Science or Exercise Science: Physical Education/Health/Coaching major.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (fall only)
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 362 - Environmental Health
The course actively involves the student in the determination of environmental health concerns. It examines the impact of the environment on individual and population health, Healthy People 2020 objectives for environmental health, and the sources/etiology, effects, and control measures for selected environmental and personal safety hazards. This course includes an integrated service learning component.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and Health Science major, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 366 - Program Assessment and Planning
This course meets the major requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree. In addition to an overview/review of the field of community health, the course explores issues pertinent to the community health educator’s focus (What the Health Educator Needs to Know and Be Able to Do) in the areas of assessment and planning: core public health functions (assessment, policy development, assurance, community health mobilization/promotion and action planning), culturally competent health promotion, health education programming in the community setting, introduction to health promotion/health department management (simulated: planning, budgeting, communication, human capital, performance, risk management); and legislative advocacy/grant writing/ethics for health education issues. This course includes an Integrated Service Learning component.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HLTH 325 - Health Management and Policy and HLTH 349 - Research Methods in Health Science and junior or senior Health Science major.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 374 - Independent Study in Health Science
Individualized study in specialized areas of Health Science.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HLTH 290 - Principles of Health Education and Health Science , Health Science major, and consent of academic advisor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 4
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 400 - CHES Exam Review
This course is required of senior Health Science majors to finalize their preparation to successfully pass their national certification examination (Certified Health Education Specialist-CHES). This course is taken during the fall or spring semester in which the student takes the CHES exam. Students must be registered for the CHES examination prior to the start of the course. Students must complete the CHES examination to receive credit for this course. All seven Areas of Responsibility of the Certified Health Education Specialist will be reviewed during this course.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HLTH 440 - Program Implementation and Evaluation (or concurrent enrollment) and senior Health Science major.
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 405 - Global Public Health
Course explores disease prevention and health promotion in the global community. Current global health issues including global infectious disease initiatives, global nutrition, social determinants of health, and child and maternal health are addressed.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in HLTH 366 - Program Assessment and Planning (or concurrent enrollment) and health science major.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (fall only)
NOTE:
* The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
** This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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HLTH 410 - Health Communication Methods
This course helps students identify and apply the best practices in health communication. Using an array of communication channels, students select a health topic/issue corresponding with their HLTH 440 capstone project to create a persuasive health communication message in a culturally appropriate manner to a targeted population in the community.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HLTH 366 - Program Assessment and Planning and Health Science major.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This is a writing-enhanced course.
** The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 440 - Program Implementation and Evaluation
This course is designed to develop a more complete understanding of the skills and abilities needed by future health educators for program implementation and evaluation. A wide variety of learning activities and discussions focusing on the core competencies for entry-level health educators are employed in this health science capstone course. Topics presented emphasize a theoretical basis for planning, implementation, evaluation, and re-planning as an ongoing process. This course includes an integrated service learning component, and a review of Certified Health Education Specialist responsibilities. Students complete their Liberal Arts and Sciences Portfolio in this course.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HLTH 410 - Health Communication Methods (or concurrent enrollment) and senior Health Science major.
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 455 - School Health Programs
This course meets a Community/Public/Worksite Health Concentration Requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science. This course allows students to experience what the community health educator needs to know and be able to do in the school health setting: advocate for Coordinated School Health Programs/Coordinated School Health Education; design, implement, and evaluate a coordinated school health program, examine the Missouri Assessment Program/Missouri School Improvement Program and where Coordinated School Health Programs fit, evaluate health education curricula and materials, discuss how Health and Physical Education relates to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Healthy/Active Living Framework, the Missouri Assessment Program, the Missouri School Improvement Program, the Show-Me Standards, the National Health Education Standards, and the Grade Level Expectations (GLEs); School Health Index/Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool/Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool, and Wellness Policy, and design a health lesson project. This course includes an integrated service learning component.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HLTH 366 - Program Assessment and Planning and Health Science major.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 460 - Internship in Health Education
This course is designed for Health Science majors to apply the responsibilities and competencies of the entry-level health educator in an internship setting, typically off-campus, for a minimum of 240 clock hours. Using academic advisor guidance, the student is responsible for securing an appropriate placement in a community, worksite or public health setting during the semester prior to registering for this course. During the internship, the student submits artifacts, logs and other assignments to verify practical experience(s) in the seven Areas of Responsibility of the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). The student may not be enrolled in more than three additional credit hours during a summer internship or six additional credit hours during a fall or spring internship. In order to receive permission to enroll in the internship, the student must have declared a Health Science Concentration and complete and submit the required documentation prior to the specified semester deadlines.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HLTH 366 - Program Assessment and Planning , mandatory attendance at one spring informational session if completing a summer internship, junior or senior status, consent of his or her academic advisor and HES Department Chair, minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, and minimum 2.5 major GPA.
Credits: 6
NOTE:
* The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 467 - Introduction to Epidemiology
Increasing an understanding of epidemiological concepts, practices, and methods is a primary focus. Topics covered during the course are history of epidemiology, disease etiology, measures of morbidity and mortality, descriptive means of epidemiology, data uses in the field, study designs, measures of effect, data interpretation issues, screening guidelines, and epidemiological aspects of infectious diseases, work and the environment. A separate focus is placed on the ethics of research and the practice of analyzing data in epidemiological investigations.
Prerequisites: STAT 190 - Basic Statistics or STAT 290 - Statistics and grade of C or better in HLTH 366 - Program Assessment and Planning (or concurrent enrollment) or Statistical Methods minor.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 470 - Research in Health Science
Directed student research in Health Science. Consent of academic advisor, research mentor, and Department Chair is required.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HLTH 349 - Research Methods in Health Science .
Credits: 1 to 4
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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HLTH 480 - Worksite Health
This course meets the Community Health/Public Health/Worksite Health Concentration requirements for the Health Science Major. The course examines worksite health promotion and health protection on the educational, organizational, and environmental levels. What the health educator needs to know and be able to do in the worksite health setting are covered and assessed. Students assess workplace needs for health promotion and occupational health programming; plan, implement, and evaluate intervention programming; administer safety and health programs; and serve as a workplace safety and health promotion advocate and resource person using the specific skill sets of the worksite health educator. This course includes an integrated service learning component.
Prerequisites: HLTH 366 - Program Assessment and Planning and Health Science major.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.
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IDSM 175 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
Students explore the theoretical and practical meanings of disciplinarity and interdisciplinarity through readings, discussions, and an individual project focused on the student’s own planned course of study.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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IDSM 240 - Student-initiated topics
A student initiated course that deals with an interdisciplinary topic as an enhancement to the regular Truman curriculum. Under the supervision of a faculty mentor, this class is taught by a student preceptor according to a syllabus approved by governance for a single offering. May be repeated for up to six credits. No more than six credits of Student-inititated coursework may be counted towards graduation.
Credits: 3
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IDSM 250 - Italian American Experience in Film
This is a film course that addresses various aspects of Italian American immigration, culture, and assimilation as expressed through film and supported by texts. This course explores the historical context of the big Italian immigrations to the United States; various aspects of Italian culture that helped and/or hindered the survival of the newcomers; and the progression of Italian Americans from a subaltern minority, victimized by racism, to an assimilated group whose culture and contributions are an important part of the American cultural tapestry. It also analyzes the image of Italians and Italian Americans in popular culture, focusing on film.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Visual and Performing Arts Mode of Inquiry and the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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IDSM 300 - Folklore Colloquium
Folklore Colloquium is a half-credit course in which faculty and students come together to discuss issues and strategies essential to the collection and/or interpretation of folklore. The course meets once a month for two hours. Each meeting involves a reading, listening, viewing, writing or collecting assignment, and each is led by a selected faculty member. Course is graded Pass/Fail. Folklore minors must take the course twice, for a total of one credit.
Prerequisite: sophomore status or above.
Credits: 0.5
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IDSM 301 - Global Issues Colloquium Study
In this course, students prepare for, attend, and reflect on Global Issues Colloquiums. The colloquium topics vary from semester to semester. Students will be assigned readings before each colloquium and will craft questions for presenters. Students will either write short reflections on each colloquium, or participate in discussions (in person or online). Grades are Pass/Fail and may be repeated for up to three credits. Up to two credits may be counted in the International Studies Minor.
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** This is a Hybrid Online course.
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IDSM 320 - Ethics of Food
A discussion-based course that surveys the rich and diverse viewpoints surrounding moral principles in relation to food. Subjects discussed include ecology, economics, agriculture/food technology, theology, and philosophy. Subjects are explored starting from the question of “How ought we act?”
Credits: 3
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IDSM 350 - Preceptor:
Teaching and associated duties, including guided reflection, for student-led learning under the supervision of a faculty mentor, including those serving as preceptors for student-initiated courses. The number of credits should be no more than the student-led experience itself. Approval of the Director of Interdisciplinary Studies is required for enrollment. May be repeated.
Credits: 1-3
When Offered: Hybrid
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IDSM 351 - Interdisciplinary Global Health Seminar
This seminar course integrates aspects of global health through an exploration of biomedical and sociohistorical perspectives that influence health disparities; specific themes vary with each iteration. Emphasis is placed on reviewing and integrating information from current scholarly, peer-reviewed literature sources into students’ semester-long service-learning projects. Each directed project takes action in resolving a global health issue that incorporates ideas presented in the course. The course may be repeated, as long as there is minimal or no duplication of topics covered by any previously attended iteration, as judged by the instructor(s) of record. An interest or background in global health issues is desirable.
Credits: 2
When Offered: (spring only)
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IDSM 352 - Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies
A student initiated course that deals with an interdisciplinary topic that serves as an enhancement to the regular Truman curriculum. With a faculty mentor, this class is taught by a student preceptor according to a syllabus approved by governance for a single offering. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Credits: 1 to 3
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IDSM 360 - Museums: Object and Collections Management
An introduction to museum studies focusing on collections and the study of objects themselves, including aspects of museological practice such as registration, environmental management, preservation and conversation, and research and display.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This is a writing-enhanced course.
** The Special Course Fee applies to this course.
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IDSM 361 - Exhibition and Museums: Planning and Practice
Study of the planning and preparation of museum exhibits and issues of museum education and programming.
Credits: 3
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IDSM 400 - Readings in Interdisciplinary Studies
An opportunity for the student to earn credit toward the Interdisciplinary Major by readings or other work on topics not covered in available course offerings; directed and evaluated by appropriate faculty.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and Director of Interdisciplinary Studies, and a written learning agreement signed by student, instructor, and Director of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Credits: 1 to 3
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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IDSM 431 - Cognitive Science Readings
An independent study course where a student produces a reflective essay geared towards synthesizing the threads of cognitive science as part of their program of study and demonstrating the contribution of their work to their understanding of the field of cognitive science.
Completion of 9 hours towards the Cognitive Science Minor.
Credits: 1
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IDSM 432 - Child Studies Capstone
After completing at least nine (9) credits, but preferably twelve (12) credits, in the minor, students will write and revise an 8-12 page reflective paper in consultation with a faculty member from the Child Studies Minor Committee or another faculty member approved by the Committee. The paper will examine how coursework, research, service learning, and/or internship experience in the minor have contributed to the student’s interdisciplinary understanding of the physical, psychological, cognitive, and social development of children; the creation and critique of art and media focused on and directed towards children; and the political debates and social policies that influence children. It will also explore how completing the Child Studies minor will contribute to the student’s future academic and personal endeavors.
Prerequisite: Students should have completed 9 credits in the minor before enrolling in the capstone. It should be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 1
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IDSM 475 - Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone
This course brings together students pursuing a wide range of self-designed majors. Students review their experiences in terms of their initial stated expectations, and pursue individual capstone projects in cross-disciplinary, critical collaboration with other students and the instructor of record, with input where appropriate from the student’s program mentor.
Prerequisites: IDSM 175 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies and interdisciplinary studies major.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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IDSM 520 - Introduction to Sustainability: From Science to Society
This course begins by investigating the scientific knowledge informing our sense of ecological challenges to sustainability, including climate change, loss of biological diversity and ecosystem services, and invasive species. Primary literature provides most of the resources for this portion of the course. The course then proceeds to address responses to these challenges, from local grassroots efforts to international treaties. Here, various sources are relevant, addressing diverse endeavors ranging from the building of a seed savers network; to considering regional and national carbon trading schemes (and legislation/regulation); to international efforts to minimize species introductions, ozone-depleting atmospheric pollutants, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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IDSM 520G - Introduction to Sustainability: From Science to Society
This course begins by investigating the scientific knowledge informing our sense of ecological challenges to sustainability, including climate change, loss of biological diversity and ecosystem services, and invasive species. Primary literature provides most of the resources for this portion of the course. The course then proceeds to address responses to these challenges, from local grassroots efforts to international treaties. Here, various sources are relevant, addressing diverse endeavors ranging from the building of a seed savers network; to considering regional and national carbon trading schemes (and legislation/regulation); to international efforts to minimize species introductions, ozone-depleting atmospheric pollutants, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
** The Online Course Fee applies to this course.
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IDSM 521 - Applied Sustainability: Optimizing Value From Concept to the Boardroom to the Bottom-Line
This course will examine the practical application of implementing sustainability in business, land use, products and daily life. We will study best practices, lessons learned, barriers, opportunities risks management and rewards of implementing sustainability in this increasingly complex field and dynamic and changing legal and regulatory environment. Included will be the exploration of topics such as socially responsible investing (SRI), environmental and social governance (ESG), the triple bottom-line, cradle to cradle, sustainable real estate development and sustainable community development, and sustainable facilities management. Examples of innovative business models and sustainable enterprise software tools will be touched upon as ways to enhance longer-term value, capitalize on opportunities, manage risks, and bridge the split incentive dilemma that sustainability often times presents in the short-term.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Online Course Fee applies to this course.
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IDSM 521G - Applied Sustainability: Optimizing Value From Concept to the Boardroom to the Bottom-Line
This course will examine the practical application of implementing sustainability in business, land use, products and daily life. We will study best practices, lessons learned, barriers, opportunities risks management and rewards of implementing sustainability in this increasingly complex field and dynamic and changing legal and regulatory environment. Included will be the exploration of topics such as socially responsible investing (SRI), environmental and social governance (ESG), the triple bottom-line, cradle to cradle, sustainable real estate development and sustainable community development, and sustainable facilities management. Examples of innovative business models and sustainable enterprise software tools will be touched upon as ways to enhance longer-term value, capitalize on opportunities, manage risks, and bridge the split incentive dilemma that sustainability often times presents in the short-term.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Online Course Fee applies to this course.
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INDV 100 - The Truman Experience
Students in The Truman Experience prepare themselves to be successful at Truman State University by researching University resources and policies, and by thinking about and critically discussing common issues faced by new students. Topics covered may include academic integrity, library resources, time management, choice of major and degree planning. The course is graded pass/fail.
Credits: 1
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE: This course fulfills the Truman Program Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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INDV 101 - Truman Week
INDV 101 is the academic component of Truman Week. It provides students the opportunity to interact closely with a professor and a small group of classmates while becoming familiar with the university. The learning community established during Truman Week continues through the fall semester as a regular full-length fall semester class. The class is designed to help students acquire and develop the skills necessary for long-term success and personal well-being. Topics vary by instructor but all students receive a self-guided tour of the library, a library database exercise, an introduction to the Career Center and campus resources, and an advising technology workshop. The course is graded pass/fail.
Credits: 1
When Offered: (fall only)
NOTE: This course fulfills the Truman Program Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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INDV 110 - Skills for Academic Success
Taught by academic advisors in a discussion-oriented atmosphere, the course assists students in developing skills for academic success. The course covers reading and understanding textbooks; listening, concentration, and note-taking strategies; understanding arguments and critical thinking; effectively managing time and avoiding procrastination; preparing for and taking tests; and understanding and confronting obstacles to learning.
Credits: 2
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INDV 115 - Strategies for Success
Through a series of workshops, Strategies for Success introduces students to strategies, tools and skills they can use to be more successful students. Among other topics, workshops cover time management; reading and listening for the main idea; note taking strategies; test taking and anxiety; preparing study guides; and tips for active class participation. Students who have previously earned credit for INDV 110 - Skills for Academic Success may not earn credit for INDV 115.
Credits: 1
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INDV 116 - Strategies for International Student Success
This course supports first time international students at Truman State University in identifying strategies for academic success in a new cultural context. Students will learn how to adjust to new academic, cultural, social, and linguistic norms and build upon foundational strategies identified during their campus orientation. The course will facilitate opportunities to build supportive connections with faculty, staff, campus offices, and supportive students.
Credits: 1
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INDV 120 - Leadership Scholar Program I
This course, along with INDV 220 - Leadership Scholar Program II , is the foundational experience for Truman Leadership Scholars. Together, INDV 120 and INDV 220 - Leadership Scholar Program II provide an overview of key constructs of leadership, examines the qualities and skills of effective leaders, and assists students in their own development as leaders.
Credits: 1
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INDV 140 - Truman Seminar in the Liberal Arts and Sciences
“Truman State University is the premier public liberal arts and sciences university of Missouri!” You have heard this before, but what does that mean? To begin your career at Truman, this class sets out to explore and explain how the liberal arts and sciences have historically been defined, what their purposes have been, and how they have applied in a university setting. Throughout the semester, this discussion-based course aims to help you to answer the following questions: “What in the world are the liberal arts and sciences?’ “What do the liberal arts and sciences have to do with me?” I’ll never use this again, why do I have to take this course?” and “I want to be a(n) _______when I grow up, why can’t I just take more courses in my major?” The class is graded pass/fail.
Credits: 1
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences graduation requirement.
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INDV 150 - Dinner and a Book or Book and Discussion
In this course, students and faculty come together to discuss a book. The book varies from section to section. The book selected for each section is indicated in the schedule of classes. When offered with a meal, the course is titled Dinner and a Book. When offered without food, the course is titled Book and Discussion. The course is graded pass/fail and may be repeated for up to four credits.
Credits: 1
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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INDV 151 - Film, Food, and Discussion
In this seminar, students and faculty come together over a meal to discuss the relationships and connections among 8 films. The films vary from section to section. The films for each section are indicated on the course announcement. This course is graded pass/fail and may be repeated for up to four credits.
Credits: 1
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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INDV 152 - Perspectives in Diversity
This course is designed to expand the knowledge and intellectual interests of all Truman students through discussions with their peers from various disciplines, in a casual and non-threatening atmosphere. The course helps engender community-building as students collectively explore sensitive diversity issues relating to either race, class and socioeconomic status or ethics in scholarly research and its human consequences. Students who complete this course have contributed to their growth as life-long learners and expanded their understanding of diversity or ethical research.
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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INDV 320 - Professional Development Seminar
This two-credit hour upper level course addresses issues of professional development for students interested in graduate studies. Structured as a series of seminars, the course helps students develop a comprehensive understanding of professional issues.
Credits: 2
When Offered: Spring
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INDV 350 - Dinner and a Book: Co-Leader
Selected upper class students may participate in INDV 150 - Dinner and a Book or Book and Discussion at an advanced level. Students chosen assist a faculty member who is teaching a section of Dinner and a Book. Students help faculty in choosing appropriate books, preparing class materials, and facilitating discussion. The course is gaded pass/fail.
Prerequisites: INDV 150 - Dinner and a Book or Book and Discussion and consent of instructor.
Credits: 1
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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INDV 351 - Film, Food, and Discussion: Co-Leader
Selected upper class students may participate in INDV 151 - Film, Food, and Discussion at an advanced level. Students chosen assist a faculty member who is teaching a section of Film, Food, and Discussion. Students help faculty in selecting films, preparing class materials, and facilitating discussion. The course is graded pass/fail.
Prerequisites: INDV 151 - Film, Food, and Discussion and consent of instructor.
Credits: 1
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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INDV 360 - McNair Research Internship I
The McNair Summer Research Internship I is designed to introduce students to the experiential knowledge of research methods across an array of academic disciplines and through methodology appropriate to their fields of specialization. Students who complete this 3-week internship improve their ability to review readings within the scholarly literature and develop a reasonable working knowledge and understanding of a specific topic of their choice within it. They are encouraged to seek out and recognize problems in current or past research, and then think creatively to generate and explore new questions arising from those problems. Students, in consultation with their McNair faculty mentor, propose a thesis or research question and construct a viable research design for its analysis. They are also able to effectively communicate their ideas and rationale for their research using PowerPoint presentation software, and present their research in a public form. Students gain practical experience in the step-by-step process of constructing a research proposal. To ensure successful completion of the internship, students attend weekly seminars on research methodology and professional writing, two mandatory one-on-one consultations with seminar instructors, and two library research workshops. The finished proposal subsequently affords students greater confidence to pursue and complete McNair Research Internship II.
Prerequisite: McNair Scholar in good standing
Credits: 2
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INDV 400 - Graduate School Preparation
This course touches on virtually every aspect of graduate level research. The course deals with professional ethics, various methods of scholarly investigation, and presentation techniques. It also covers, in detail, the basic components of a research proposal including (but not limited to) statement of research question, review of the literature, research methodology, significance or implications of research, bibliography. In addition, the course explores the components of a successful application to graduate school. Students create a personal statement and curriculum vitae for application to graduate schools. The following topics are addressed: factors to consider when selecting prospective institutions, how to get letters of recommendation, applying for fellowships and assistantships, and linking up with graduate school faculty.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (offered spring only)
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INDV 460 - McNair Research Internship II
The McNair Research Internship II is designed to advance students’ understanding and experiential knowledge and practice of research from the base knowledge acquired in McNair Research Internship I. In this 10-week internship, students update their reviews of the scholarly literature in their proposal, revise their research questions and design, collect and analyze data under the guidance of a faculty research supervisor in their discipline. Students gain practical experience in the step-by-step process of implementing a primary research proposal. After conducting their research, they develop a 15-20 page manuscript detailing their methodology, results and conclusions. Students also effectively communicate their research findings in a public forum using a PowerPoint presentation. To ensure successful completion of the Internship, students attend weekly seminars on research methodology, statistics & computing, and professional writing, taught by various Truman professors, participate in three mandatory time-on-task meetings with McNair staff based on monthly progress reports from faculty research supervisors. The completed research project subsequently affords students greater confidence for pursuing future research activities at the graduate level. As part of the Internship, students attend seminars to help prepare them for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through content and strategy review of the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic Writing sections of the test. As part of the Writing Seminar, students develop a personal statement for use in applying for graduate school during their senior year.
Prerequisites: INDV 360 - McNair Research Internship I and INDV 400 - Graduate School Preparation with a grade of C or higher, and McNair Scholar in good standing.
Credits: 4
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ITAL 101 - Elementary Italian I
Basic grammatical structures, vocabulary, idioms, and accurate pronunciation are presented and practiced in communicative contexts. Emphasis on speaking, aural comprehension, and writing. Three classroom hours per week plus one peer learning session are required. Supplemental work online is required.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Successful completion of ITAL 101 and the continuing course ITAL 102 fulfills the Foreign Language Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** The Foreign Language Instruction Course Fee applies to this course.
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ITAL 102 - Elementary Italian II
Continuation of Italian 101. Three classroom hours per week plus one peer learning session per week are required. Supplemental work online is required.
Prerequisite: ITAL 101 - Elementary Italian I .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Successful completion of ITAL 102 fulfills the Foreign Language Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** The Foreign Language Instruction Course Fee applies to this course.
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ITAL 201 - Intermediate Italian I
A review and further study of Italian grammar, along with readings based on cultural topics which include: geography, history of the language, wine and cuisine, Italian theatre, Italian culture in the U.S. and Italian film. Three classroom hours per week plus one peer learning session are required. Supplemental work online is required.
Prerequisite: ITAL 102 - Elementary Italian II .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** The Foreign Language Instruction Course Fee applies to this course.
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ITAL 202 - Intermediate Italian II
Reading, composition, conversation, and oral presentation at an advanced-intermediate level. Students use their skills and knowledge of the language to analyze and discuss newspaper and magazine articles, short stories, excerpts from novels, and an Italian film. Three classroom hours per week are required.
Prerequisite: ITAL 201 - Intermediate Italian I .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** The Foreign Language Instruction Course Fee applies to this course.
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ITAL 225 - Italian Film
A broad overview of Italian cinema. Focus on the neorealist movement and its enormous influence on world cinema, with investigation and discussion of some of Italy’s acclaimed and influential directors. Taught in English.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Visual and Performing Arts Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ITAL 301 - Italian Composition and Conversation
Development of advanced proficiency and communication with an emphasis on speaking and writing. Readings and situational contexts for practice activities will focus on acquisition of vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and familiarity with the culture. There will be a supporting grammar component. The three main activities will be weekly composition, group conversations, and presentations. The context of the course is thematic and will focus on cross-cultural comparisons between Italian regional differences, as well as differences and similarities between Italy and the US.
Prerequisite: ITAL 202 - Intermediate Italian II with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** This course counts toward the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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ITAL 324 - Italian Civilization I
A survey course designed to bring students to a better understanding of Italy and Italian culture and civilization. The approach is to view each topic in its cultural and historical context, moving chronologically from ancient times and finishing with the Renaissance. Topics such as: Pre-Roman civilization; cooking traditions and wine; Dante and the Middle Ages; Renaissance Humanism in art and philosophy; Machiavelli; and theater are studied. Taught in English.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ITAL 325 - Italian Civilization II
Survey course of Italian culture and civilization between the 17th - 21st centuries, with emphasis on historical, religious,and cultural events and movements that contributed to the shaping, diversity, and lasting influence of Italian civilization. Taught in English.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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