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of Iowa. Appointed 2004. Introduction The visual arts have always been an ... human culture. Individual expression, the shaping of cultural values and the ... creation of beauty have been among the traditional functions of art. Artists ... beauty, through processes which are themselves laden with significance. When objects ... become part of the larger culture, artists and audiences ... interact with each other and with the world around them in ways that are ... and intellectually enhanced. The arts ask us to see more clearly, think ... and respond with greater passion to the realities of human existence. Integral ... to a liberal arts education, study of the arts encourages critical thinking, self ... -reflection, personal growth and the mastery of a variety of creative, ... and to pursue lifelong learning in the arts. Art courses encourage individual ...

to enable students to understand the impact of persuasive or "rhetorical" ... Gender (1) Fall An exploration of the ways in which gender and communication ... Students are introduced to research in the field and observe and analyze the ways ... impacts on how we communicate and judge the communication of others. Young, ... 241 Public Speaking (1) Fall, Spring A theoretical and practical study of speaking in ... in oral style and delivery, while they develop skills in the art of speaking ... and Advocacy (1) An exploration of the most important models of argument. ... Students investigate the relationship between critical thinking ... and the techniques of reasoned advocacy and ... of a special topic not included in the regular curriculum. Offered to meet the ... Free Speech (1) Spring A practical and theoretical investigation of the evolution and ...

351 Persuasion (1) Fall A theoretical analysis of the process of influencing ... investigate experimental and rhetorical theories in the field and the ethical ... of persuasion. Staff. 365 Media Theory (1) Spring Prerequisite: Communication ... of both critical and social scientific theories that examine the mass media's ( ... on audiences. Social scientific theory and research and the controversies ... surrounding them in the area of media "effects" are reviewed ... and evaluated to determine the efficacy of claims such as causal ... and real-world occurrences. Critical theory and research will also be investigated ... (1) Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Emphasizes the analysis ... who major or minor in speech in the secondary teaching curriculum. Does ...

of Economics 341. Introduction to the taxation of corporations, partnerships ... : Permission of instructor. The Economics and Management Department ... a number of courses each semester under the flexible title "Selected Topics.'' ... These courses are offered to meet the evolving needs and interests of ... and management and permission of the instructor. Seminars are offered in ... selected areas not normally part of the regular curriculum. Staff. 411, 412 ...

--Major course requirements same as for the English major, except that English 348 ... must be included in the four 300-level courses. Secondary ... 348 and one literature course. The five units must be taken for a ... placed into English 100 as a result of the placement test must complete the class ... during their first full semester at Albion. A ... placed into English 100 may drop the course only if the diagnostic testing ... done the first week of class alters the student's placement. The course must be ... a numerical grade. (Not counted toward the major.) Staff. 101 English Composition ... (1) Fall, Spring Encompasses the entire writing process, from generating ... ideas to polishing the final draft. Students will learn to ... a significant, focused and clear thesis; construct unified, coherent and well- ...

352 Literature of the American Civil War (1) Prerequisite: ... or permission of instructor. Examines the literature of the American Civil War ... and considers how the Civil War has lived in American letters ... from the early days of the Republic well into the post-civil ... speeches, Harriet Jacobs' Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, popular short ... instructor. A comprehensive study of the works of Geoffrey Chaucer with emphasis ... on the minor poems, the dream visions and the Canterbury Tales ... . Examines the dissemination of works of medieval ... literature, manuscript production, the early printing of Chaucer's works and ... the changing nature of Chaucer criticism ... in alternate years. Bethune. 360 The Problem of Race in American Literature ...

of instructor. Introduces some of the most influential and interesting women ... , Switzerland and Austria. Focuses on the social, historical and cultural ... contexts underlying the works by these women and includes literary and ... or permission of instructor. Explores the complicated relationship between ... beginning briefly with its roots in the Middle Ages, moving to Luthers anti- ... Semitism during the Reformation, and to Enlightenment ... progress and equality. Continues with the perception of Jews during the fin-de- ... si cle period, gradually working toward the Holocaust and German Vergangenheitsbewä ... ltigung after World War II and to the present day. Myers. 398 Practicum (1/2 ... . Experience in language teaching in the classroom or with individual students ... under the close supervision of a regular ...

of instructor. Topics selected from the prose, poetry and drama of Hispanic ... careful reading and discussion of the texts, with critical skills being ... applied particularly to the analysis of female characters and/or to ... the perspective of women authors. Writing ... to apply analytical skills within the context of a gender-based theoretical ... and/or culture from its beginning to the present. All reading, discussions and ... and/or culture from its beginning to the present. All reading, discussions and ... and/or culture from its beginning to the present. All reading, discussions and ... Experience in language teaching in the classroom or with individual students ... under the close supervision of a regular ... schedule conflicts between two majors. They are also available for students ...

103 plus three other geology courses at the 200- or 300-level selected in ... consultation with and approved by the department. Normally, Geology 211 and ... 311 will not count toward completion of the minor. Completion of a field ... to one-half unit. All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical ... by geology majors. All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical ... in consultation with and approved by the department. All courses for the minor ... in consultation with and approved by the department. All courses for the minor ... 209 and Geology/Biology 309 as part of the geology major requirements or as ... electives beyond the major requirement. Requirements for ... in consultation with and approved by the department. All courses for the minor ...

104 and 115 (taken as electives outside the major). Requirements for Major in ... courses, two of which must be at the 200-level or higher. These may not ... ; may include Physics 105 and one of the courses listed under Track L (above ... 115, and five other geology courses at the 200-level or higher (one must be at ... the 300-level), selected in consultation ... with, and approved by, the department. These may not include Geology 210, summer ... other requirements as outlined below in the section "Requirements for All Students ... Demonstrated mathematics proficiency at the Mathematics 125 level. Completion of ... Geology 101, 103, 104 and 115 and the completion of all other requirements as ... outlined above in the section "Requirements for Minor in ...

graduate school to further prepare themselves for their chosen careers. Special ... apprenticeships made available through the GLCA in New York and Philadelphia. The ... department also has internships at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the ... Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Midwest Opera Co. of St. Paul and the ... of Singing (NATS) competitions. They also take part in a musical and/or ... for instrumentalists include the Intercollegiate Honor Band and ... (for string players) with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. ... Requirements for Major (8 units) The eight-unit liberal arts music major is ... major may not be used as a major in the elementary or secondary education ... interested in teaching music in the public schools should enroll in the 12 ...

of instructor. A continuation of the studies begun in Music 101 and 102 with ... and ear-training continue. Bishop. 202 Theory II (1) Spring Prerequisite: Music 201 ... of instructor. A continuation of the studies begun in Music 101, 102 and 201 ... emphasis on form. An introduction to the materials and techniques of twentieth ... 101 recommended. An introduction to the art and craft of jazz improvisation ... through a study of the theoretical, historical, philosophical and aesthetic ... techniques and significant score study. The final project will be an orchestration ... (1/4) Fall Practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of the ... (1/4) Spring Practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of the ... (1/4) Fall Practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of ...

by audition. Auditions are held during the first four days of classes in the fall ... Fall, Spring Members are selected from the Concert Choir by audition during the ... first week of classes in the fall. Rose. Applied Music (private ... elect private lessons must register for them during the regular College registration ... period. The appropriate course numbers for the ... private lessons are listed in the online Class Schedule. Students may not ... permission is submitted and approved by the Music Department. All students enrolled ... credit and take jury examinations at the conclusion of each semester of study. ... Fees are listed in the Tuition and Fees section. Non-music ...

and Ecology (1) Spring Considers the relation between nature and the sacred ... Christianities (1) Spring Investigates the ways Christianity was shaped by contact ... with different world cultures and the social processes and religious changes ... implicit in the acculturation of Christianity in ... , Latin America and North America, and the distinct forms these have assumed over ... the centuries. Raj. 313 Death and Dying in ... Fall A critical, comparative study of the beliefs and practices related to death ... Methods of biblical interpretation and their relation to gender construct in society ... . Explorations of significant biblical themes. Topics to be announced. Past colloquia ... "Genesis and Job" and "Jesus at the Movies." Offered occasionally. Staff. ... Ritual (1) Spring Explorations into the meaning and value of myth, symbol and ...

to methods and techniques of acting for the student with limited previous acting ... . Students help with every aspect of the performance including the dance, ... , music, set, programs and publicity. They create and teach original choreography ... of western dramatic literature from the ancient Greeks to the late 20th century ... . Emphasizes the analysis of texts from the point of view of contemporary ... performance, while noting their historical context. Chapman. 210 Women ... in the American Theatre (1) An examination of the ... of women in all aspects of the American Theatre; a study of the images ... drama; an introduction to feminist theory and criticism as it relates to theatre ... and drama. Staff. 211 Introduction to Theatrical Design and Technology (1) Spring An ...

to give students greater control over their vocal and physical expression. The ... . 365 Interpreting Shakespeare for the Actor (1/2) Spring An advanced acting ... course that examines the textual clues inherent in the Folio ... Shakespeare's texts, discovering how they help to illuminate the actor's role. It ... will also focuson the vocal and physical aspects of ... performing Shakespeare, while placing the shows in proper historical and critical ... . 366 Acting Styles (1/2) Spring The study of a particular style of acting ... . Involves textual analysis of the playwright or plays of the period as ... may include but are not limited to: The Restoration, Brecht, Ancient Greece and ... Shaw. The topics will vary based on departmental ... of one full unit. Starko. 371 Feminist Theatre (1) Spring Surveys various expressions ...

Courses For further information about these courses, refer to the core requirement ... Arts 101 seminars are available from the respective academic departments in ... which they are offered. LA 101 First-Year ... topics not normally included in the regular curriculum. Classes emphasize ... student research projects and the development of strong communication ...

special topic which is not included in the regular curriculum. Staff. HSP 397H ... Thesis Development Colloquy (1/4) Fall, Spring ... second semester sophomores which guides them through the process of finding and ... developing a thesis topic and assembling a thesis committee ... . Students also develop their library research and other thesis- ... related skills. In the semester they enroll in the colloquy, Honors students ... credit basis. Staff. HSP 422H Honors Thesis (1/2-1) Fall, Spring Directed ... independent study leading to the submission of an Honors Thesis. ... Normally, students begin their thesis research in the second semester of ... their junior year by enrolling for 1/2 unit ... of Honors Thesis credit with their thesis adviser. This process continues during ...