214 Classical and Medieval Historical and Political Thought (3)
Critical analysis of the origin and development 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 representative of historical interpretation. Limited to University Honors Program students; others with approval of the Honors Program Director.
216 Traditions of Latin America (3)
A study of the major historical and cultural traditions of Latin America, from the Aztec/Mexico and Inca Empires through the colonial and independence periods. Emphasis on the 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. Limited to University Honors Program students; others with approval of the Honors Program Director. Prerequisite: University Honors 101 or Western Humanities I.
217 The Chinese and Japanese Traditions (3)
Readings of central texts in East Asian civilization, including Confucianism, Legalism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Zen, as well as great works of literature. Discussion of texts and written analysis to facilitate comparisons with western thought. An appreciation of different intellectual traditions is a major goal. Limited to University Honors Program students; others with approval of the Honors Program Director.
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, audiovisual materials, and library materials. Limited to University Honors Program students; others with approval of the Honors Program Director.
219 Africa Through Its Literature (3)
A study of the sociocultural, historical, and political dynamics of the continent and its peoples through reading, discussion, and analysis of African literary works by and about Africans. Limited to University Honors Program students; others with approval of the Honors Program Director.
300r Junior Honors Studies (0)
Introduction in planning for the Departmental Honors (DHON) project. Designed to prepare students for intensive, extended research projects in their disciplines by workshops and discussions on discipline-specific library research, topic focus and development, advisor and committee selections, proposal development and writing, and project scheduling. Fall and Spring semesters. Course graded on Satisfactory/No Credit basis. Limited to University Honors Program students. Required in the first and second semester of the junior year.
315 Origins of the Social Sciences (3)
Analysis of the origins, development and 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. Every semester. Limited to University Honors Program students; others with approval of the Honors Program Director.
317r 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. Limited to University Honors Program students; others with approval of the Honors Program Director. Prerequisite: University Honors 315. Maximum credit: 6 hours.
400r Senior Honors Studies (0)
Introduction in the timely execution of the Departmental Honors (DHON) project and planning for the post-baccalaureate world. Designed to address such matters as scheduling, deadlines and formation of the DHON project, planning for graduate and professional school, and career placement skills. Fall and Spring semesters. Course graded on Satisfactory/No Credit basis. Limited to University Honors Program students. Required in the first and second semester of the senior year and all additional semesters in residence.
497r Research (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisite: approval of the Honors Program Director. Students must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of Registration.
498r Individual Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisite: approval of the Honors Program Director. Students must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of Registration.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
On demand.
