School of Humanities - BU Undergraduate Bulletin 2005-2006

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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
European Studies

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)	59-62 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
*To fulfill BA language requirement, students must choose one pair of the following: REL 1150, 1160, Elementary Greek REL 1110, 1120, Elementary Hebrew GRK 1010, 1020, Elementary Classical Greek
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 2150, 2160, New Testament Greeek Literature
REL 3230, Old Testament Poetry
REL 3310, 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).