2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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At the end of each course description, information is provided to indicate when the course will be scheduled.
Please Note: Schedules are subject to change; consult the Office of the Student Financial Services prior to registration. The Registrar’s website is www.iona.edu/registrar.
Courses designated NLA (non-liberal arts) cannot be applied toward the minimum liberal arts credit requirements. Course prerequisites are included in this listing. Unless otherwise specified, a course does not have a prerequisite.
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FPA 240 - Introduction to World Dance Forms
This course examines the confluence of factors that affected the development of dance forms in selected Western and non-Western societies, through lecture, viewing, writing, and discussion. Emphasis will be on the dance of India, Japan, the Middle East, and the Ireland and British Isles. Dance viewings at Iona College and New York City required.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester
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FPA 244 - Introduction to Ballet
An introduction to the art of ballet. Coursework includes study of ballet technique and history from classical to contemporary forms. Attendance at concerts is required.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester Offered in the Summer
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FPA 245 - Introduction to Choreography
This course introduces students to the investigation, study and practice of dance composition. Focus is placed on basic choreographic principles such as shape, space, time and structure. Emphasis on the development of individual movement vocabulary through improvisation as expressed in the performance of solo phrases, duets and group work. Further consideration is given to the ideas and choreography of influential choreographers. Student work, as well as that of noted choreographers, is critiqued in classroom discussion and written work. Classroom warm-up with an emphasis on fundamental principles of movement is given during each class. Required attendance at three NY City dance concerts and one on-campus. Final open studio showing of student dances is presented to an invited audience.
Lecture
3 Credits
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FPA 246 - Digital Photography and Imaging Manipulation
This course will introduce students to the processes, methods and concepts of digital photography and the “virtual darkroom.” It is designed to develop the foundation for the visual literacy required to read, interpret and create the photographic images of the 21st century. Basic visual elements of design underlying all photography and applied photography are introduced. Students engage in the creative process of producing photographs with the digital camera, learn to make “darkroom” adjustments on their images, and begin to explore the various techniques of image manipulation made possible in Photoshop. Students must have a digital camera of 3.0 mega pixels or more and connectors for computer download of images. Visit to NYC museum required.
Lecture
3 Credits
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FPA 250 - Modern Dance I
The principles and practice of modern dance. Focus on movement technique and expression, as well as the history and aesthetic beliefs of major contributors to the field. Attendance at concerts is required.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester Offered in the Summer
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FPA 259 - Music Theory
This course examines the mechanics of music and how to understand and work with them. Fundamentals skills such as notation, scales, chords and melody will be studied leading to the composition of an original melody and the harmonizing of it. An understanding of the establishment and changes in music theory through the course of music history will be covered as well as experience attending and writing about a concert. Work is conducted through class lecture, discussion and group work, online drills, class presentation and regular homework assignments.
Lecture
3 Credits
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FPA 260 - Jazz Dance: From Roots to Hip Hop and Beyond
Examination of the jazz dance idiom through movement, discussion, reading, writing and viewing. Course work focuses on the development of jazz as a distinctly American art form, from its African roots to its ever-evolving present in hip hop, house and club dance.
Lecture
3 Credits
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FPA 275 - Women in Dance
The course examines the contributions and innovations of women choreographers, dancers, dance educators and dance critics. Focus is placed on how women have shaped the creation and profile of dance as an art form, the Western theatre, and what informs their artistic vision. Further consideration will be given to how society has evaluated, viewed and at a time directed the role of women in this disicpline. Students will attend two concerts; one in New York City and one at Iona College. Coursework involves lecture, discussion and viewing of dance works.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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FPA 298 - Dance Outreach
An exploration of creative approaches to integrating movement expression in the K-6 curriculum. Course work includes examination of basic movement principles and their applications in the classroom environment. Students will engage in on site practical experiences. Service learning course.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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FPA 304 - Drawing and Painting II
A continuation of the principles and practice of drawing and painting begun in FPA 203 with emphasis on advanced techniques, new materials, and personal expression.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: FPA 203 or permission of department chair
Offered in the Spring Semester
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FPA 305 - Acrylic Painting
This course is an introduction to acrylic painting, color relationships and the dynamics of pictorial space. Students will explore the technical and creative possibilities of acrylic painting on paper and canvas using the elements and principles of design and composition as guidelines. Actual studio experience, art appreciation, gallery study, individual and group critiques. Required NYC museum/gallery visits.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: FPA 203 or equivalent.
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FPA 310 - Watercolor I
Discovering through study of theoretical and technical aspects and by practical application, the great potential of watercolor as a means of personal, cultural, and artistic expression. Visit to NYC museum required.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: FPA 203 or permission of instructor
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FPA 312 - Intermediate Sculpture
This course examines methods and concepts of beginning intermediate level sculpture, a survey of specified movements, and its historical overview. Student exploration will focus on technique, materiality, crafting, and process. Projects including: carving, clay and wax modeling, rubber mold making, casting and installation construction. Required NYC museum visit.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: FPA 211
Offered in the Spring Semester
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FPA 331 - Acting II
A continuation of Acting I. Script analysis and characterization; introduction to styles of acting and dialects; rehearsal and performance techniques. Required theatre practicum by participation in departmental theater production (assigned work in scenery, lighting, propeties, sound, costuming, publicity, rehearsal and performance). Required attendance at NYC theatre event. Performance mid-term and final.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: FPA 230 or department consent
Offered in the Spring Semester
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FPA 340 - Iona Dance Ensemble
The course focuses on the creation and performance of new dance works by resident faculty and guest choreographers. Choreographed works are developed, rehearsed and presented in public performance. Required performance in dance works.
Lecture
3 Credits
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FPA 341 - Iona Dance Ensemble II
The course focuses on the creation and performance of new dance works by resident faculty and guest choreographers. Choreographed works are developed, rehearsed and presented in public performance. Required performance in dance works.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: one of the following courses or permission from the Dance Program Director: FPA 220 , FPA 240 , FPA 245 , FPA 250 or FPA 260 .
Offered in Fall & Spring
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FPA 342 - Iona Dance Ensemble III
The course focuses on the creation and performance of new dance works by resident faculty and guest choreographers. Choreographed works are developed, rehearsed and presented in public performance. Required performance in dance works.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: one of the following courses or permission from the Dance Program Director: FPA 220 , FPA 240 , FPA 245 , FPA 250 or FPA 260 .
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FPA 343 - Iona Dance Ensemble IV
The course focuses on the creation and performance of new dance works by resident faculty and guest choreographers. Choreographed works are developed, rehearsed and presented in public performance. Required performance in dance works.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: one of the following courses or permission from the Dance Program Director: FPA 220 , FPA 240 , FPA 245 , FPA 250 or FPA 260 .
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FPA 360 - Instrumental Ensemble
The course entails the exploration of different musical instrument combinations in a group setting. This is an opportunity to develop and increase your skills on a musical instrument. Coursework includes learning to work with a conductor, learning new music, musical interacting and study of varied repertoire.
Lecture
1 Credits
Offered When Needed
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FPA 388 - Iona College Vocal Ensemble
The course entails the exploration of vocal music in a group setting. This is an opportunity to develop and increase skills as a vocalist and ensemble member. Coursework includes learning to work with a conductor, learning new music, musical interaction and study of varied repertoire.
Lecture
1 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester
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FPA 391 - Play Production: Theory and Application
An examination of the theory and practice of theatre and acting. Practical application includes participation in the Department of Performing Arts Theatre Production.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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FPA 490 - Special Topics in Art and Music
These courses will allow students to explore subjects not available in the regular fine arts curriculum. Offerings may include such courses as: Music and Religion, Religion and Art, Music and Technology, African Dance, African-Carribean Dance, Laban Movement Analysis, Watercolor, Sculpture, Music in Film and Video, Figure Drawing and Painting, Ballet II, and History of Art. Students may take more than one special topic course.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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FPA 491 - Special Topics in Fine Arts
These courses will allow students to explore subjects not available in the regular fine arts curriculum. Offerings may include such courses as: Music and Religion, Religion and Art, Music and Technology, African Dance, African-Carribean Dance, Laban Movement Analysis, Watercolor, Sculpture, Music in Film and Video, Figure Drawing and Painting, Ballet II, and History of Art. Students may take more than one special topic course.
Lecture
3 Credits
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FPA 492 - Special Topics
These courses allow students to explore subjects not available in the regular fine arts curriculum. Offerings may include such courses as: Music and Religion, Religion and Art, Music and Technology, African Dance, African-Caribbean Dance, Laban Movement Analysis, Figure Drawing and Painting, Museum Study, History of Art.
Lecture
3 Credits
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FPA 493 - Independent Study in Fine and Performing Arts
For intermediate to advanced students who wish to continue to explore a specific area of visual art, music, or dance, under the guidance of a specific arts faculty. Emphasis on depth of research and creative output, student motivation and self-discipline. By arrangement with participating faculty and approval of the department chair.
Independent Study
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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FPA 497 - Art and Photography
An introduction of the history and practice of photography with special emphasis on student self-expression through camera techniques (using commercial processing; no darkroom techniques) coupled with creative ideas and photographic concepts. Students will be guided through a “mastery list” of photo techniques and produce as a final project an original slide show combining images with music of their choice. Basic instruction in the use of a 35mm, SLR camera (required; no point-and shoot cameras allowed), film types, lens types, lighting, exposure principles, special techniques. Required museum and gallery visits.
Lecture
3 Credits
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Foreign Languages |
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GER 150 - Beginning German Culture Through Conversation
Gradual development of the four language skills; comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, with an early introduction of excerpts from contemporary literary works. Introduction to German culture. Three hours of class instruction and one hour of laboratory drill. Credit only for students without previous German instruction.
German 150 is an elementary level course highlighting the most important aspects in the development of the Germanic world, while honing students’ ability of expression in the target language. It will focus on the diversity of the German speaking world.
The course will be taught with a flipped class method, where students will preview the grammar lessons as well as an introduction to the topic on-line before entering the class. Supplemental materials will be provided to initiate dialogue on the various topics.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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ITA 150 - Beginning Italian Culture through Conversation
This course focuses on the attainment of basic language skills of Italian, with particular emphasis on developing communicative skills. The course also provides an overview of Italian history and a critical exploration of Italian culture, particularly with regard to current trends. Classes conducted in Italian.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring
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SPA 150 - Beginning Hispanic Culture through Conversation
This is a comprehensive beginning Spanish course providing an overview of the civilization and culture of Spain, and the nations of Latin America. Although there is a promotion of all four language skills: comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, emphasis is put on integrating the basic grammatical structures of the language into proficiency oriented activities focusing in on culturally relevant topics. There will be a use of videos, DVDs, power-point presentations and a field trip will augment lectures and discussions. Three hours of class instruction and one hour of laboratory work per week (or as required by the instructor).
Lecture
Offered Fall, Spring & Summer
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History Courses may be classified as follows:
Core Curriculum: HST 101 , HST 201 . (Students may satisfy the core curriculum requirement in history by qualifying for assignment by the chair of the department to upper level courses.)
- American History: HST 207 , HST 208 , HST 310 , HST 315 , HST 319 , HST 335 , HST 336 , HST 337
- European History: HST 341, HST 343 , HST 348, HST 352, HST 368 , HST 370 , HST 372 , HST 374
- Non-Western History: HST 381 , HST 382 , HST 385 , HST 391 , HST 392 , HST 393 , HST 395, HST 396
- Colloquia, Seminars and Research: HST 301 , HST 410 , HST 490 , HST 491 , HST 492, HST 497 , HST 499
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CDS 1115 - Crisis in the Middle East: Historical and Political Perspectives
This course will examine the historical and contemporary situation in the middle east region. Topics include the crisis in Lebanon, Arab-Israeli relations, and American and Soviet policies in the region. The impact this region has on international politics, including Soviet-American relations, will also be explored.
Lecture
1 Credits
Offered When Needed Weekend Intensive
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CDS 1159 - The Vietnam Experience
This course traces the history of U.S. involvement in Vietnam from the early post-World War II period to the collapse of the Vietnamese government. Special emphasis is placed on the changing U.S. role in Vietnam during the Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations.
Lecture
1 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester Weekend Intensive
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CDS 1166 - The Holocaust
The holocaust will be examined through the literatures of history and other social and behavioral sciences, biographies, novels and film.
Lecture
1 Credits
Offered When Needed Weekend Intensive
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GEO 305 - General World Geography
An introduction to the regions of the world through study of the role of environmental factors and resources - topography, climates, soils, vegetation, minerals and their impact upon human environment population, chief cultural features and economic activities.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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GEO 360 - Historical Geography
This course examines the role of landscape, natural resources, and environment in key historical events. Students will be introduced to classical and contemporary theories of the discipline and will examine case studies from both Western and non-Western centers of civilization.
Lecture
3 Credits
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GEO 415 - Economics of Global Resources
A geographic analysis of world resources: Agricultural, mineral, technological and human. A study of resource patterns, world interdependence in primary commodities, problems of ‘cartelization’ and their implications for industrialization and economic development and well-being of nations.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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GEO 491 - Special Topics in Geography
This course will entail the examination of a theme or region which currently listed geography courses do not explore or do not address in sufficient detail.
Lecture
3 Credits
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HST 101 - Evolution of Western Civilization
The topical progression of the course will be chronological, from the age of Ancient Greece up to the end of the Cold War/beginning of the Global Era. Along with an exploration of the development of the institutions, ideologies and cultures which have both composed and characterized the West, this course will also introduce the interaction between Western and non-Western societies that has established both the present position as well as current perceptions of the West in world affairs. Not open to students who have taken HST 105.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring
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HST 120 - Timeless Issues in History
This course will illuminate seven enduring themes of history: (1) War and Peace, (2) Government, (3) Religion, (4) Culture, Ethnicity and Gender, (5) Transformative Ideas and Intellectual Trends, (6) Social Hierarchies and Structures and (7) Trade and Economy. Select eras and societies from global history will be used to exemplify to consider and to critique these themes.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered Fall, Spring & Summer
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HST 201 - Tradition and Modernity: The Challenges of the Non-Western World
The history of the non-Western world will be considered topically with focused consideration on areas of contemporary historical significance. The scope of the analysis-early civilization, interaction with European powers during exploration and colonization, and the problems and potentials since decolonization and independence-will provide a nuanced understanding of historical development in troubled spots of the non-Western world. Not open to students who have taken HST 106.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: HST 101 or 105
Offered in Fall & Spring
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HST 207 - Growth of the American Republic
A topical history of the United States emphasizing European colonization, colonial government and society, the Revolution, problems of the new nation, westward expansion, Jacksonian Democracy, slavery, sectionalism and secession, the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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HST 208 - Emergence of Modern America
A topical history of America in the last century emphasizing the new industrialism, immigration, urbanization, the labor movement, populism and progressivism, two world wars, the New Deal, the United States as a world power, and the civil rights movements of the sixties.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester
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HST 301 - The Study of History
An introduction to methodology and historiography. Methods of research and writing are practiced on the basis of readings in primary and secondary sources and in the works of great historians, past and present. The great historical writings will be treated in terms of their literary merits, and great historiographical controversies will be discussed. Selected problems in the theory and philosophy of history will be raised. Career opportunities for students majoring in history will be explored in light of the departmental curriculum. Must be taken no later than junior year for majors.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Fall Semester
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HST 310 - American Colonial History
A survey of colonial history emphasizing the political, economic and social foundations in European colonization, religious and intellectual development, Anglo-French rivalry and the colonial wars, colonial resistance to Britain, the American Revolution and its aftermath.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 311 - The American West
This course will consider the history of the American West from Spanish contact through to the present. The West is analyzed geographically (with ever-changing boundaries), politically, socially, culturally, racially, and economically. The primary focus of the analysis will combine primary source documents, lectures and discussion, and relevant historiographical materials.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered Fall, Spring & Summer
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HST 315 - Civil War and Reconstruction
A study of the causes and events leading to the war between the American states, political and economic developments in North and South, the military progress of the war and the role of President Lincoln. The course concludes with an analysis of the political, constitutional, economic, and social consequences of Reconstruction.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 319 - America’s Recent Past
A study of American history in the twentieth century with emphasis on the impact of the two world wars. The roles played by big government, the civil rights and protest movements, multinational corporations and modern unionism are examined.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 335 - Development of American Foreign Relations
An examination of the diplomatic history of the United States to the Spanish-American War, including the origin and development of traditional policies, Manifest Destiny, Isolationism, and Expansionism.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 336 - American Foreign Relations in the Modern Age
An examination of the diplomatic history of the United States in the twentieth century, including American involvement with Europe and Asia, American policy towards Latin America and Africa, and contemporary problems.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 337 - The Immigrant Experience
A comparative study of European countries, emphasizing conditions in Italy, and of the problems facing the twentieth century immigrant in the United States. The process of acculturation is examined. The course will consist of lectures supplemented by selected readings, taped interviews with immigrants, and motion pictures.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 343 - Medieval Europe
This course is a study of the important persons, trends, and events that shaped the history of Europe from approximately 300 to 1500 AD. The class will explore the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, scholastic and technological developments of the Middle Ages and how some of these developments established a foundation for the establishment of modern societies and states.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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HST 345 - The History of Violence
This course will examine how some of the major eras in Western Civilization have enacted, contained, and comprehended violence. The course will help bolster students’ understanding of: how violence has, at times, been integral to cultural and state formation; how violence has catalyzed cultural and state deformation; and how perceptions of violence as a legitimate means of conflict-resolution have changed throughout history.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester
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HST 346 - Renaissance and Reformation Europe
This course will cover the major political, intellectual, social and cultural developments in Western Europe from the beginning of the Italian Renaissance, approximately 350 AD, to the end of the Protestant Reformation in 1648.
Lecture
3 Credits
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HST 351 - Europe, 1648-1815: Age of Reason and Revolution
This course will examine the major political, social, intellectual and cultural issues of this highly influential period in European history from the end of the Reformation to the defeat of Napoleon. The class will closely consider the values and ideals born by the Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment Period, and French Revolution both for how they influenced their own times as well as for how they have impacted our present state.
Lecture
3 Credits
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HST 355 - The Soviet Experiment and Post-Soviet Successor States
An analysis of Russian civilization and the impact of the West, Special attention will be given to Marxism, the nature of Soviet experiment in democracy, totalitarianism, policy toward nationalities, and the implications of the Russian Revolution. The socioeconomic and cultural problems of communism and the reasons for its demise will be also discussed. The present-day conditions of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia will be examined as well.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
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HST 360 - Historical Geograhy
This course examines the role of landscape, natural resources, and environment in key historical events. Students will be introduced to classical and contemporary theories of the discipline and will examine case studies from both Western and non-Western centers of civilization.
Lecture
3 Credits
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HST 368 - Europe in the Contemporary World
A study of Europe’s position in the contemporary world since 1929. Beginning with an analysis of the concept and dimensions of contemporary history, the course examines the political, social, economic, and cultural developments of the major continental nations. These are considered in the context of Europe’s transition from economic depression and total war to economic and political integration in a bipolar world.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 370 - The Development of Modern Russia
A critical study of Russian history, including Kievan Rus, the Orthodox Empire, the ‘Third Rome,’ and the process of Westernization and modernization under Peter the Great. The unique experience of Russia’s 19th century, ‘Red October,’ and the emergence of the first communist polity are examined. The main developments of Soviet and Post-Soviet history and culture are surveyed.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 372 - History of Eastern Europe
The course examines the history of Eastern Europe in modern times (from the Ottoman conquest to the fall of the Soviet bloc). The course will concentrate on the political and socioeconomic factors which led to the rise of nationalism, fascism, communism in Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Poland, Hungary, Albania, and Czechoslovakia, as well as the unique situation of Yugoslavia. The role of the region in WWI and WWII, the postwar era, the cold war, Warsaw Pact, and its struggle to adopt new democratic principles will also be discussed.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 374 - Revolution in the Modern World
A study of revolution and reaction in modern history. The course compares contemporary concepts and manifestations of revolution to the causes, course and consequences of the age of the Atlantic Revolution in the eighteenth and nineteeth centuries.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 381 - African Civilization
This course traces the evolution of sites of civilization in Sub-Saharan Africa from earliest recorded times to the era of the slave trade. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of environmental advantages and constraints upon centers of civilization, the evolution of unique values and institutions in the civilizations under study, and the placing of events in early Sub-Saharan Africa into a global context.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 382 - Africa in the Modern World
This course traces the history of Sub-Saharan Africa from the era of the slave trade to the present day. Key themes include the interaction of European and African culture as a result of the colonial experience, the independence movements, and a study of patterns of both problems and potentials in the era of independence.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 385 - The Modern Middle East: From the Rise of Nation States to ISIS
The course will complement historical literature with geographic and ethnographic perspectives fundamental to an understanding of the area. Geographically, the course will include the Ottoman Empire in Europe and Asia and its successor state–Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Topically it will consider the world wars and imperialism; revolutions, independence and and nationalism; the Arab-Israeli conflict and regional politics; the cold war; the politics of oil; Iraq under Saddam; Syria under the Asads; Iran under the Ayatollahs; the Arab Spring and its aftermath in Egypt and north Africa and the rise of local fundamentalist groups, such as the Taliban, Al-Qaida and ISIS.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 386 - The Iranian World and its Heritage in Afghanistan and the Post-Soviet Muslim Republics, 1500-Present
The new course will focus on a rarely studied phenomenon, that is, the Iranian political, linguistic, religious and cultural influence on the future and present-day states of Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkey, Pakistan and India. Current events have focused the attention of the world to this rarely studied region. Topics discussed will include the rise of Shi`ism; the Safavid State and the rise of modern Iran; European contacts with Iran, Iran versus Russia and Britain; Iran and Transcaucasia, Iran and Mughal India; colonialism, Iranian nationalism and the creation of a modern State; Iran and the Caucasus; Iran and Central Asia; the Great Game and the creation of Afghanistan; Iran and the politics of oil; Iran versus the Turkish and Arab Middle East; revolutions in Iran and Afghanistan; the fall of the USSR and its effect on the Caucasus and Central Asia; the US invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan and Iran; Iran’s role in the Arab World; Iran’s current relations with US, Russia, China, India, and the European Union.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered Fall, Spring & Summer
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HST 391 - China: From Confuciianism to Communism
A survey of Chinese history, religion and culture which focuses on the traditional roots and the modernization experience. The achievements of major dynasties in the premodern period will be highlighted. The impact of foreign imperialism and the development of Chinese communism in the modern period will be emphasized.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 392 - Japan: From Ancient Myth to Constitutional Monarchy
A survey of Japanese history, religion and culture which focuses on Japan’s preservation of its past while adapting to change. Emphasis will be placed on early court culture, the medieval Samurai ethos, the later seclusion period, twentieth-century imperialism and the Pacific War.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 393 - A History of Southern Asia
A survey of Indian history, religion and culture which focuses on its traditional past and its modern experience. Emphasis will be placed on the role of religion in Indian history, on the British period in India, and on the emergence of the modern Indian nation.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 396 - The Emergence of Modern Latin America
A study of Latin America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries emphasizing the Wars of Independence; the role of the Church; the geographic, political, social, economic and cultural forces that shaped the development of the emerging Latin American nations; and the history of selected Latin American nations; United States-Latin American relations.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Alternate Years
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HST 410 - Seminar in History
Research and readings in selected topics and problems.
Seminar
3 Credits
Department Approval Required. Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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HST 411 - Oral History: Methodology and Applications
This course will introduce students to the practice and craft of history by reading about theory and methodology, understanding background research, arranging and conducting interviews, transcribing, editing, and writing papers or developing other projects related to the oral histories they have collected. The main work of this course will be the “hands on” collection of oral history from individuals who have lived through key historical events.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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HST 490 - Colloquium in History
A course involving classroom discussions based upon specific required readings in selected historical topics. Readings are usually drawn from original historical sources, as well as from standard monographs, special studies and critical articles in the field. Must be taken no later than junior years for majors.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in the Spring Semester
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HST 491 - Special Topics in History
These courses are designed to offer an intensive study opportunity in an area of specialization not covered in great depth by existing courses. Some of the topics which may be covered are: “The History of South Africa,” “Caribbean History,” ” The Renaissance,” “Social History of Ireland,” “Irish Antiquity,” and “Formation of Evolution of the European Community.” Students may take more than one special topics course. Specific topics will be indicated when they are offered.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
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HST 495 - Internship
Internship in fields which develop and sharpen the student’s experience with scholarship, preservation, collection, exhibition, awareness, marketing, and/or knowledge of history [and the career paths pertinent to a degree in history]. Conferences with designated faculty members and research reports will supplement the student’s practical experience.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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HST 497 - Capstone in History
A course involving guided research and writing on selected historical topics, it is conducted through group discussions and critical analyses of written seminar papers as they progress.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: HST 301 and Senior status
Capstone Course Open to Seniors Only Offered in the Spring Semester
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HST 499 - Supervised Reading and Research
An independent course of study concentrating on a specific topic approved by a faculty advisor. Students will meet with an advisor on a regular basis for guidance and for the submission of progress reports.
Independent Study
3 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring
Department Consent Required
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BUS 220 - Principles of Management
An introduction to the needs and values of formal organizations and individuals, and group dynamics as they relate to decision making in the organization. The objective of the course is to provide insights into the underlying principles and approaches employed in effective organizations.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
Not Liberal Arts Offered in Fall & Spring
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BUS 410 - The Role of Business in Contemporary American Society
This course examines the nature and important implications of the increasingly complex set of relationships among business, government, and society. Topics for analysis and discussion include corporate social responsibility, business ethics, government regulations and the role of government in a market economy, corporate governance, employee relations and labor unions, consumerism and product liability, environmentalism and economic growth, and the international dimensions of business.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Senior Standing
Not Liberal Arts Open to Seniors Only Offered in Fall & Spring
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BUS 470 - Business Policy and Strategy
The management of large-scale enterprises is approached from an interfunctional, general management perspective, focusing on the formulation, development and implementation of the overall goals and strategies of an enterprise under conditions of uncertainty. This capstone course provides an integrative experience designed to apply the knowledge and skills developed in earlier coursework in the functional business areas and requires students to present and defend orally and in writing, solutions to simulated real world problems concerned with the overall management of an enterprise.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisites: All 100, 200, and 300 level business core courses must be completed prior to taking this course, and senior status.
Not Liberal Arts Open to Seniors Only Offered in Fall & Spring
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MNG 315 - Collective Bargaining
Development of the problems and challenges of the contemporary collective bargaining process. Contract negotiation principles and procedures, and contract administration, with emphasis on grievance procedures, are explored in-depth, as well as the public policy framework within which collective bargaining takes place. A critical examination is also made of the most important events in the history of the labor movement, as well as an analysis of pertinent labor law legislation.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 220
Not Liberal Arts Offered in Fall & Spring
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MNG 319 - Special Topics in Management
This course will study special topics of current interest in Management. It will be offered periodically as the needs and interests of students and faculty dictate.
Lecture
3 Credits
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MNG 321 - Organizational Behavior
This course offers an in-depth analysis of processes such as motivation, leadership, group dynamics, communication, organizational change, culture and design. The focus will be on behavioral problems that can inhibit the effectiveness of organizations. Theories and concepts are introduced to facilitate understanding and creative problem solving. Various experiential exercises, cases and group projects are used to illustrate the problems and apply solutions.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 220
Not Liberal Arts Offered in Fall & Spring
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MNG 330 - Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management
This course studies one of the fastest growing segments of our economy - small business. Specifically, the course covers the challenges of developing, starting, and operating a small business in the United States (including franchising). It will help develop an awareness of the complexities of managing such an enterprise. The material presented will aid in enhancing the student’s ability to recognize new and innovative business ideas, as well as analyze and generate applications for them.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 220
Offered Fall, Spring & Summer Not Liberal Arts
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MNG 345 - Introduction to Leadership
This course provides a fundamental understanding of leadership in society and builds on the principles of leadership and management introduced in other courses. The course will cover how to manage the roles of leadership and authority and guide the students to develop maturity and insight about leading and managing. This course will draw upon several academic disciplines and co-curricular, extracurricular and service involvement of the students. Special topics include cultural diversity, leadership challenges for minorities and women, and self-assessment.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 220
Not Liberal Arts Offered When Needed
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MNG 350 - Human Resource Management
Analysis of the principles and practices of HRM in the areas of human resource planning and policy, recruitment and selection, training and career development, labor relations, performance management, compensation management, and HR information management. Special attention will be paid to the new issues and challenges facing the HR manager as a result of changes in the social and legal environment, demographic diversity, and the global marketplace.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 220
Not Liberal Arts Offered in Fall & Spring
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MNG 380 - Managing Sports Organizations
This course will introduce students to the dynamic field of sport management. Topics will include management issues and principles, history of sport management, varieties of sport organizations, legal issues, human resource issues, branding, and strategic analysis. Students will examine the billion-dollar sport industry and identify the vast, creative and substantial role business plays in professional, collegiate, and amateur sports. Emerging trends in the sport management field will also be considered.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 220
Not Liberal Arts
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MNG 414 - International Management
This course focuses on the unique requirements and environmental factors associated with the management of international organizations. An in-depth examination of the impact of different cultures on legal, political, social, religious and economic systems engages the student in this increasingly important dimension of business management.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 220
Not Liberal Arts Offered in Fall & Spring
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MNG 415 - International Human Resource Management
Application of the principles and practices of HRM in the international organization. The case method will be used to develop student’s understanding of the international human resource function and the management of the HR function in multinational organizations. Cultural differences and legal HRM requirements in host countries will be compared. Emphasis will be on the foreign operations of the multinational organizations. Selected readings will be utilized to improve student skills. This course can be used as a Management or International Business major elective.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MNG 414
Not Liberal Arts Offered When Needed
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MNG 425 - Managerial Decision Making
An intensive study of managerial decision-making skills. Special emphasis will be placed upon the case method whereby actual organizational problems will be evaluated and proposed decisions developed by the student.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 220 and Senior Status
Not Liberal Arts Open to Seniors Only Offered in Fall & Spring
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MNG 446 - The Business and Management of Content Creation in Sports, Entertainment and Media
The Business and Management of Content Creation in Today’s Media World will focus on the changing media marketplace and the video content that will continue to find its way to the consumer. The course will cover 1) Analysis of the cable, broadcast and internet video businesses, 2) The monetization of video content for the television/web industry, 3) Content branding networks and sites in the video world, 4) Tracking consumer consumption of video through DVRs, cord cutting, cable or satellite subscription, multiple video devices (mobile phones, tablets) and 5) the art of creating video content.
The course will not only present the current television and video market, but also allow the student to explore the past and future trends for video distribution. The student will also be able to learn the art of creating content, and then process how to sell that video in an ever changing media landscape.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 220
Offered in the Fall Semester
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MNG 450 - Seminar in Management
An advanced course in management that will focus on a special topic or special theme during a particular semester. Students are given the opportunity to study topics in-depth, and apply, integrate, and build on knowledge from previous courses. The course will emphasize the enhancement of students’ skills involving the design and development of projects, as well as oral and written presentations of reports.
Seminar
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 220
Not Liberal Arts Open to Seniors Only Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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MNG 461 - Independent Study in Management
Students undertake an advanced, specialized study project not covered by regular course offerings and participate in individual conferences with a faculty member to plan, execute, and discuss the project.
Independent Study
3 Credits
Department Consent Required
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MNG 463 - Independent Study
Students undertake an advanced, specialized study project not covered by regular course offerings and participate in individual conferences with a faculty member to plan, execute, and discuss the project.
Independent Study
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Permission of Chair
Not Liberal Arts Open to Seniors Only Offered When Needed
Department Consent Required
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MNG 465 - Management Internship
Students carry out a work project in a private or public sector organization under the direct supervision of a designated faculty member and executive. Students meet on a regular basis with other interns and a faculty member to discuss findings and common problems.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Permission of Chair
Not Liberal Arts Offered in Fall & Spring
Department Consent Required
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BUS 240 - Principles of Marketing
An introduction to the nature, purpose and functions of marketing. The course will review the activities and decisions involved in directing the flow of need-satisfying products and services to consumers. Topics include strategic and marketing planning, marketing research, the marketing environment, consumer behavior, market segmentation, product development, pricing, promotion, distribution, and international marketing.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
Not Liberal Arts Offered in Fall & Spring
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MKT 301 - Consumer Behavior
A comprehensive study of the cultural, social, personal and psychological factors which influence consumers’ search for and evaluation, purchase, use and disposition of goods and services. Managerial implications for segmentation, positioning, product development and marketing communications will be explored.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 240
Not Liberal Arts Offered in Fall & Spring
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MKT 302 - Personal Selling and Sales Management
Study of the personal selling process and sales force management activities, including principles and techniques of professional selling; sales-force strategy and structure; recruitment, selection, training, compensation and supervision of salespeople.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: BUS 240
Not Liberal Arts Offered When Needed
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MKT 307 - Marketing Communications
A comprehensive study of the different forms of promotion, including advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relations, and direct and digital marketing. Students will examine their use in developing and implementing integrated marketing communications programs to influence attitudes and behavior of selected audiences, as part of the overall marketing strategy.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 240
Not Liberal Arts Offered in Fall & Spring
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MKT 319 - Sports Marketing
A study of the application of basic marketing concepts to the field of sports and leisure organizations. Topics include the sport consumer, research in sport marketing, the sport product, sports promotion and public relations, and future trends in sports marketing.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 240
Not Liberal Arts Offered in Fall & Spring
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MKT 330 - Market Research
An overview of the entire marketing research process, including problem definition, research design, use of secondary data, primary data collection, questionnaire design, sampling, fieldwork, basic data analysis, and reporting of findings.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 210 , BUS 240
Not Liberal Arts Offered in Fall & Spring
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MKT 350 - Global Fashion Marketing
Students will be introduced to the dynamic global business of fashion. Topics include: product development; marketing decisions and retail strategies for women’s, men’s and children’s apparel and accessories; global sourcing; ethical considerations; fashion trends; and emerging market sectors. Careers in the fashion industry will be explored in detail. This course can be used as a Marketing or International Business major elective.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 240
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MKT 360 - Global Entertainment Marketing
This course examines the concepts and practical application of marketing principles in the fields of professional entertainment, including music, film, TV, video games, sports, and performing arts. The course combines readings, lectures, online research, case studies and project report writing to help students better understand the marketing imperative in today’s diverse, global entertainment marketplace. This course can be used as a Marketing or International Business major elective.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 240
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