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Revised Course Descriptions

English
Interpreting Literature
Students read and interpret a variety of texts from any time period or geographical location. Genres may include poetry, short story, novella, novel, drama, and non-fiction
History
English History to 1689  
This course is to introduce you to an in-depth history of England from its earliest period through medieval Britain to 1689. In addition, the student will be made aware of the English influence on the development of the Anglo-European-American institutions and culture. Moreover, the student will have an opportunity to study different aspects of English History during this time period through reading a medieval monograph plus a book on English History of your choice.
Middle Ages  
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to a variety of aspects dealing with Middle Ages. The course is divided into thirds with the first part devoted to medieval society, the second segment with a short political history with connections to individuals who lived in specific eras, and the final third focusing on medieval religious history
History of Women to 1750
An analysis of women from the earliest civilizations to 1750 through the examination of the lives of ordinary and outstanding women from different levels of the social order.

Modern Languages

Business French
An introduction to basic French language usage in commerce and commercial correspondence.
French Civilization
An advanced course in the study of the development of French civilization from the earliest times to the end of the Nineteenth century

Philosophy

Existentialism and Phenomenology
A study of important twentieth century philosophers in terms of their attempt to establish a new approach to philosophy and their reaction and attempt to overcome "Western metaphysics."

Women's Studies

Introduction to Women's Studies
Introduction to Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary course that offers a foundation for understanding the diverse strands of the female experience, focusing on the strengths and conditions which simultaneously unite and divide women.

Course descriptions are found in the 2003/2004 Undergraduate Catalog.


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