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School of Humanities
Margaret
P. Monteverde, Associate Dean
Vision:
The School of Humanities
explores the human experience as expressed by the individual and by local
and international communities. Through curricular and co-curricular activities,
the faculty of the school engages students with the enduring questions
of values and the struggle for fulfillment, self-expression, communication,
and meaning as reflected in the languages, literature, cultures, and philosophies.
Purpose:
The School of Humanities
promotes many ways to know and understand human thought, language, and
culture. Because an advanced global civilization must give full value
to the great branches of scholarly and cultural activity represented in
the humanities, students and faculty engage in the study of specific cultures,
languages, ideas, times, and places. Faculty within the school employ
innovative pedagogies, technology, research, and scholarship to address
the cultural and intellectual questions about what it means to be human.
Goals:
- Students of the Humanities will investigate how languages, ideas,
cultural practices, and values shape ways of being human.
- Student of the Humanities will explore how texts, languages, and
cultures influence and express human self-perceptions and communal responses.
- Students of the Humanities will develop skills as critical thinkers,
readers, speakers, writers, and researchers.
- Students of the Humanities will engage in thoughtful ethical reflection
through a variety of opportunities for experiential learning.
- Students of the Humanities will prepare for professional and educational
opportunities in their selected fields of study, as well as begin to
become life-long learners.
The School of Humanities
consists of three departments:
Department of English
Department of Foreign Languages
Department of Philosophy
The School of Humanities
offers several undergraduate academic majors and minors:
| Classics |
|
French |
|
Italian |
|
Philosophy |
|
Spanish |
| English |
|
German |
|
Latin |
|
Russian |
|
Writing |
In addition to its
major and minor degree programs, the school offers: teacher licensure
in English, French, German, Latin and Spanish; studies in Chinese; the
M.A. degree in English, as well as other graduate courses which support
the M.Ed. degree offered in the School of Education.
The School of Humanities
sponsors the following initiatives for the university community: the World’s
Fair; The Belmont Literary Journal; academic lectures; convocation programs;
and a variety of writing awards, including the Stacy Awalt Essay Contest
and the Ruby Treadway Creative Writing Award. The faculty in the school
directs several learning facilities which are important parts of the educational
experience of all Belmont students: the Writing Center; the Language Learning
Center; the Computer Classroom for Composition; and the Language Houses.
The students of the
school participate in many curricular and co-curricular activities including:
the national honor societies Phi Sigma Iota (Foreign Languages), Phi Sigma
Tau (Philosophy), Sigma Tau Delta (English); student clubs, such as the
French Club, the German Club, the Italian Club, the Latin Club, the Spanish
Club and the English club; service learning projects; and study abroad.
Humanities Courses (HUM)
HUM 1000. Humanities Seminar
(3). Through
a variety of topics, students and faculty of the humanities explore the
role of language in engaging the fundamental questions of humanity on
individual, local, and global levels.
HUM 1210. The
Ancient World (6).
An interdisciplinary survey of the classical period, focusing primarily
on the beginning of western civilization to AD 500, with some contextual
reference to the classical periods of other world civilizations. Cross-listed
with HON 1210.
HUM 1500. Asian
Humanities: The World of Asia (3). This class will introduce
the undergraduate to the exciting world of Asia. The course will deal
with both the ancient and modern eras, as it surveys the history, culture,
religion, state, and society of India, China, and Japan, approaching the
subject in an interdisciplinary way, focused on the humanities.
HUM
1950-4950. Studies Abroad (3-6). Prerequisite: ENG 1100.
Interdisciplinary courses in humanistic disciplines.
HUM
1990-4990. Special Studies (1-3). Prerequisite: ENG 110.
Interdisciplinary courses in humanistic disciplines.
Classics
| Major
in Classics |
Hours |
| General
Education Core Requirements for B.A. (1) |
56-58
hours |
| Major
Requirements (2) |
|
30 |
| Cultural
Foundations: |
|
9 |
| CLA
3300 Classical Mythology |
3 |
|
| HUM
1210 The Ancient World, or |
6 |
|
| ENG
2310 Continental Literature I and |
3 |
|
| PHI
2330 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy |
3 |
|
| Classical
Languages: (3) |
|
12 |
| LAT
2000-level (intermediate) and above |
12 |
|
| Electives
in Major: (nine hours from the following) |
|
9 |
| CLA
3310, Special Topics in Classical Literature |
|
|
| CLA
3950, Studies Abroad |
|
|
| CLA
3990, Special Studies |
|
|
| GRK
2010, 2020, Intermediate Classical Greek |
|
|
| GRK
3600, Special Topics in Classical Greek |
|
|
| LAT
3120, Special Topics in Latin |
|
|
| LAT
3950, Special Studies Abroad |
|
|
| LAT
3990, Special Studies |
|
|
| PHI
4080, Philosophies of China |
|
|
| ART
2800, Art History I |
|
|
| ART
4610, Art & Architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome |
|
|
| ART
4620, Early Christian & Byzantine Art |
|
|
| REL
2210, 2220, New Testament Greeek Literature |
|
|
| REL
3250, Old Testament Poetry |
|
|
| REL
4280, Church History I: Ancient and Medieval Eras |
|
|
| Minor
requirements |
|
18 |
| Electives
|
21-23 |
| Total |
|
128 |
|
Minor in Classics |
Hours |
| Cultural Foundations (choose six hours
from the following) |
|
|
6 |
|
HUM
1210 The Ancient World |
|
6 |
|
| ENG
2310 Continental Literature I |
|
3 |
|
| PHI
2330 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy |
|
3 |
|
| CLA
3300 Classical Mythology |
|
3 |
|
| Classical
Languages: LAT 2000-level (intermediate) and above |
|
|
6 |
| Electives (choose six hours from the
following list) |
|
|
6 |
| CLA
3300, 3310, 3950, 3990 |
|
|
|
| GRK
1010 and 1020*; 2010, 2020, 3600 |
|
|
|
| LAT
3010, 3020, 3120, 3950, 3990 |
|
|
|
| ENG
2310 |
|
|
|
| PHI
2330, 4080 |
|
|
|
| REL
1010 and 1020*; 1030 and 1040*; 2210, 2220, 3250,
4280 |
|
|
|
| ART
2800, 4610, 4620 |
|
|
|
| *for
these paired courses, students must take the second to receive credit
in the minor for the first. |
|
|
|
| Total
Hours |
|
|
18 |
| |
Classics Courses
(CLA)
CLA 1950-3950. Studies
Abroad (3-15). Study in Italy or Greece.
CLA 1990-3990. Special
Studies (1-3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department
chair.
CLA 3300. Classical
Mythology (3). Prerequisite: ENG 1010 or 1100. This
course concentrates on the myths of the Greeks and Romans, but it includes
selected near eastern and Indian myths. The course emphasizes primary
mythological texts, but also explores the “language” of myth;
and for that purpose, includes philosophical and historical writers like
the pre-Socratics and Plutarch, who give revealing glimpses of the ways
in which myth was used and understood in the ancient world.
CLA 3310. Special
Topics in Classical Studies (3).
Prerequisite: ENG 1010 or 1100. Each offering of this course
will focus on a particular topic pertinent to the study of the classical
world. Course may be repeated one time with different topics.
European Studies
Program
Vision:
To prepare citizens
who combine a detailed knowledge of European issues, familiarity with
the methods of a variety of disciplines, and habits of ethical reflection
and action.
Purpose:
Europe is a region
of utmost importance in today’s world. The reemergence of Europe
as a significant political force and economic powerhouse is symbolized
by the emergence of a single European currency and the continuing relevance
of transnational European institutions such as the European Union, OSCE,
and NATO. Europe is of interest to many students as the birthplace of
many of the historical and cultural foundations of western society. Lastly,
Europeans have evolved a unique perspective on the nature of industrialized
society that may point the way for future developments in the United States
and elsewhere. The European Studies program introduces students to this
region in an interdisciplinary fashion.
Goals:
- Students will gain
advanced knowledge about Europe in general and more specific familiarity
with the history, culture, and language of one European country.
- Students will
learn how to study a subject or region in a multidisciplinary manner,
making use of the methodologies and perspectives of multiple fields.
- Students will
be prepared for advanced post-graduate study in fields such as economics,
history, modern languages, literature, law, politics, and sociology.
- Students will
be prepared for careers in international business, in journalism and
the media professions, in international development and human rights
organizations, in international law, and other laws.
- Students will
learn to use their knowledge of international affairs in an ethical
and reflective manner.
| Major
in European Studies (B.A.) |
Hours |
| General
Education Core Requirements |
|
59-61
(1) |
| Major
Requirements |
|
21
(2) |
| PHI
2340, History of Philosophy: Modern |
3 |
|
| PHI
2350, History of Philosophy: Contemporary |
3 |
|
| EUR
4500, Senior Seminar |
3 |
|
| |
|
|
| Nine
hours from the following |
9
|
|
HIS
3400, History of Medieval Europe
HIS 3450, European
Ideas and Society, 1600-1800
HIS 3460, European
Ideas and Society Since 1800
HIS 4400, Nazi Germany
and the Holocaust
HIS 4500, Europe
in the Age of World Wars
HIS 4700, Colonialism
and Empire Since 1500
|
|
|
| Three
hours from the following |
3 |
|
ECO
4400, International Economics
POE 2760, International
Political Economy
PSC 2300, International
Relations
PSC 3450, The Politics
of Europe |
|
|
| National Concentration
(select one area) |
|
24
(3) |
| France |
|
|
| ENG
2310 and 2320, Continental Literature, I and II |
6 |
|
| FRE
3110, Advanced Conversation and Composition |
3 |
|
| FRE
3120, Introduction a la civilization francaise |
3 |
|
| Twelve
hours from the following |
12 |
|
FRE
2100, Intermediate Studies
FRE
3010, 3020, Introduction to French Literature
FRE
3500, Advanced French Literature
FRE
3600, Special Topics in French |
|
|
| Germany |
|
|
| ENG
2310 and 2320, Continental Literature, I and II |
6 |
|
| GER
3010 and 3020, Advanced German Studies |
6 |
|
| HIS
3610, History of Modern Germany |
3 |
|
| Nine
hours from the following |
9 |
|
GER
3110, Advanced Conversation and Composition
GER
3120, Introduction to German Literature
GER
3500, Topics in German Literature
GER
3600, Special Topics in German |
|
|
| Great
Britain (4) |
|
|
| ENG
2110 and 2120, British Literature I and II |
6 |
|
HIS
3650, The Making of England and
HIS 3660, History
of England II |
6 |
|
| Nine
hours from the following |
9 |
|
ENG
3520, Special Topics in Medieval Literature
ENG
3540, Chaucer
ENG
3600, Special Topics in Early Modern British Literature
ENG
3620, Shakespeare: Representative Plays
ENG
3660, Restoration and Eighteenth-Century English Literature
ENG
3720, Romanticism in England
ENG
3740, Victorian Literature
ENG
3760, Nineteenth-Century British Novel
ENG
3840, Twentieth Century Poetry
ENG
3860, Modern Fiction
ENG
3900, Introduction to Literary Criticism
ENG
4350, Advanced Studies in British Literature |
|
|
| Italy
(5) |
|
|
| ENG
2310 and 2320, Continental Literature, I and II |
6 |
|
| ITL
3010 and 3020, Studies in Italian Language, Literature and Culture |
6 |
|
| Twelve
hours from the following |
12 |
|
ITL
3110, Advanced Conversation and Composition
ITL
3120, Introduction to Italian Literature
ITL
3370, Special Topics in Italian Studies |
|
|
| Russia |
|
|
| ENG
2310 and 2320, Continental Literature, I and II |
6 |
|
| HIS
3500, History of the Russian Empire |
3 |
|
| HIS
3510, Russian and the Soviet Union Since 1900 |
3 |
|
| RUS
3010 and 3020, Studies in Russian Language, Literature and Culture |
6 |
|
| Six
hours from the following |
6 |
|
| RUS
3370, Special Topics in Russian Studies |
|
|
| Spain |
|
|
| ENG
2310 and 2320, Continental Literature, I and II |
6 |
|
| SPA
3010, Introduction to Spanish Literature |
3 |
|
| SPA
3110, Advanced Conversation and Composition |
3 |
|
| SPA
3210, History and Culture of Spain |
3 |
|
| SPA
___, 3000-level |
9 |
|
| European Studies
Elective |
|
3 |
| Any course listed under the
European Studies major requirements or national concentrations above,
or from the list of additional courses below |
|
|
| Electives |
19-21 |
| Total |
|
128 |
- All European
Studies majors must take both MUH 2100 and ART 2000.
- Completion
of a European Study Abroad component is strongly encouraged for
all European Studies majors. Study abroad component can count
within the concentration or as an elective.
- Special topics,
special studies and study abroad courses relevant to a specific
concentration may be applied as electives to complete a particular
concentration. Permission of the Program Coordinator is required.
- Students
concentrating in the Great Britain option should take ENG 2310
or 2320 as one of their core literature courses. Students in this
concentration are also strongly encouraged to complete a third
year of foreign language.
- Due to limited
offerings in Italian, students seeking an Italian concentration
may need to complete a study abroad program in Florence. Permission
of the Program Coordinator is required before entering this concentration.
|
| Minor
in European Studies |
Hours |
| |
|
|
| EUR
4500, Senior Seminar |
3 |
|
| Three
hours from the following |
3 |
|
| HIS
3400, History of Medieval Europe |
|
|
| HIS
3450, European Ideas and Society, 1600-1800 |
|
|
| HIS
3460, European Ideas and Society Since 1800 |
|
|
| HIS
4400, Nazi Germany and the Holocaust |
|
|
| HIS
4500, Europe in the Age of World Wars |
|
|
| HIS
4700, Colonialism and Empire Since 1500 |
|
|
| Six
hours in HIS, PHI, PSC or REL* |
6 |
|
| Six
hours in ENG, FRE, GER, ITL, RUS, SPA, MUH, or ART* |
6 |
|
| *These hours should be selected from courses listed
under the European Studies major requirements, national concentrations,
and electives |
|
|
| Total |
|
18 |
| |
European Studies
Courses (EUR)
EUR 4500.
Senior Seminar (3).
This course provides interdisciplinary study of a selected topic or topics
in European studies. It serves as the capstone experience for students
majoring in European studies and will normally be taken the spring of
the senior year. Specific times and assignments will focus on assessment
of the European studies program.
EUR 4800.
Special Topics Seminar in European Studies (3).
Interdisciplinary study of topics in European studies that are not covered
in regular course offerings. The course may be team-taught.
The following courses
may be applied toward a major or minor in European Studies. Courses counted
toward completion of a European Studies major or minor may not be applied
as hours in other majors or minors. For descriptions of these courses,
see the listings in each discipline. Note that most of these courses require
other course work as prerequisites.
ART 2810. Art History
II (3).
BAD 2980. Cooperative Experience (1-6).
BAD 3300. International Business (3).
ENG 3830. Modern Irish Literature (3).
HIS 3550. French Revolution/Napoleonic Era (3).
HIS 3560. France Since 1870 (3).
MKT 4310. International Marketing (3).
MUH 2110. Survey of Music History and Literature I (3).
MUH 2120. Survey of Music History and Literature II (3).
MUH 3110. Studies in Early Music (3).
MUH 3120. Studies in Baroque and Classical Music (3).
MUH 3130. Studies in Nineteenth-Century Music (3).
MUH 3140. Studies in Twentieth-Century Music (3).
PHI 3220. Existentialism and Phenomenology (3).
PHI 4100. Wittgenstein (3).
PHI 4250. Contemporary Continental Philosophy (3).
POE 3740. Topics in International Political Economy (3-6).
PSC 3550. Modern Ideologies (3).
REL 4280. Church History I: Ancient and Medieval Eras (3).
REL 4290. Church History II: Reformation and Modern Eras (3).
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