100 Freshman Honors Studies (0)
An introduction to the University Honors Program, UTC, and the University's resources. Limited to University Honors Program students. Fall and Spring registration required for first year UHON students.
101, 102 Humanities I & II (6,6)
Selected authors from the traditional corpus of Western literature with emphasis on historical and intellectual contexts; analysis of specific texts through seminar discussion and written work. 101 fall/102 spring semester. Limited to University Honors Program students; others by permission of instructor.
103 Fine Arts: Music History and Aesthetics (3)
A general review of the aesthetics and history of Western concert music. In rotation with University Honors 104, 105 and 106. Limited to University Honors Program students; others by permission of instructor.
104 Honors Introduction to Art (3)
Consideration of the formal elements, design principles, and technical factors of significance in the production of works of visual art. Examination of selected works representative of a broad range of functions, forms, styles, and artistic intentions. Comparisons between works of different periods. Designed to heighten perception, appreciation, and enjoyment of the visual arts. In rotation with University Honors 103, 105 and 106. Limited to University Honors Program students; others by permission of instructor.
105 Honors Introduction to Theater (3)
A study of the theater and its drama; examination of selected plays as representative types of drama, as products of a cultural milieu, and as works of different periods. Designed to heighten the students perception, appreciation, and enjoyment of a variety of forms of theatre in performance. In rotation with University Honors 103, 104 and 106. Limited to University Honors Program students; others by permission of instructor.
106 Honors Film Studies (3)
A consideration of the formal elements, terminology, and development of film, through an overview of the history and aesthetics of Western cinema. Students will study the works of filmmakers like Lumiere, DeMille, Rossellini, Hitchcock and Kurosawa. In rotation with University Honors 103, 104 and 105. Limited to University Honors Program students; others by permission of instructor.
120 Development of Scientific Thought (3)
Selected topics in history of science designed to illustrate the methods by which science progresses. Creativity, characteristics of scientists, and their struggle with society will form the background for a study of the advancement of science. Limited to University Honors Program students; others by permission of instructor.
199r Special Projects (1-4)
Individual or group project. UHON Travel Seminars taken in conjunction with cultural trips are listed as UHON 199. Maximum credit 4 hrs.
200 Sophomore Honors Studies (0)
An introduction to campus and community involvement, and University Honors Program mentoring. Limited to University Honors Program students. Fall and Spring registration required for second year UHON students.
214 Classical and Medieval Historical and Political Thought (3)
Critical analysis of the origin and developement of Western historical, political, and social theory from antiquity to the early Renaissance. Readings from the works of the central figures of the Greek city-state, Roman Empire, Medieval Church, and Renaissance Europe, including Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, Livy, Tacitus, Plutarch, Augustine, Aquinas, and Machiavelli. Consideration of Gibbon as a representative of historical interpretation. Limited to University Honors Program students; others by permission of instructor.
216 Traditions of Latin America (3)
A study of the major historical and cultural traditions of Latin America, from the Aztec/Mexica and Inca Empires through the colonial and independence periods. Emphasis on key factors that contributed to the development of Latin American nations. Readings include scholarly books and articles, literary analysis, and primary text material, supplemented with films, art and music. In rotation with University Honors 217, 218 and 219. Limited to University Honors Program students; others by permission of instructor.
217 The Chinese and Japanese Traditions (3)
Readings of central texts in East Asian civilization, including Confucianism, Legalism, Taoism, Buddism, Zen, as well as great works of literature. Discussion of texts and written analysis to facilitate comparisons with western thought. An apperciation of different intellectual traditions is a major goal. In rotation with University Honors 216, 218 and 219. Limited to University Honors Program students; others by permission of instructor.
218 The Tradition of India (3)
A study of Indian culture through a reading of texts selected from classical and modern Indian literature, supplemented by lecture, audio-visual materials, and library materials. In rotation with University Honors 216, 217 and 219. Limited to University Honors Program students; others by permission of instructor.
219 Africa Through Its Literature (3)
A study of the socio-cultural, historical, and political dynamics of the continent and its peoples through reading, discussion, and analysis of African literary works by and about Africans. In rotation with University Honors 216, 217 and 218. Limited to University Honors Program students; others by permission of instructor.
300 Junior Honors Studies (0)
Introduction to the Departmental Honors process; workshops on topics, directors, and proposal guidelines. Limited to University Honors Program students. Fall and Spring registration required for third year UHON students.
315 Origins of the Social Sciences (3)
Analysis of the origins, development, and the nature of the social sciences using contemporary theories and methodologies. Core texts from seminal thinkers such as Luther, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and Durkheim will be used as case studies of the developing modern social and human sciences. Fall semester. Limited to University Honors Program students; others by permission of instructor. Prerequisite: UHON 214
317 Topics in Contemporary Social Science (3)
Intensive study seminar on a single theme or topic in contemporary social science. Specific subject to be announced in the schedule of classes. Past topics have included Multicultural Psychology, The First Amendment, and The Supreme Court. Limited to University Honors Program students; others with approval of the Honors Program Director. Prerequisite: University Honors 315. Maximum credit: 6 hours. Prerequisite: UHON 214, 315
400 Senior Honors Studies (0)
Guidelines and support for conducting the Departmental Honors project. Limited to University Honors Program students. Fall and Spring registration required for fourth year UHON students.
497r Research (1-4)
On demand.
498r Individual Studies (1-4)
On demand.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
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