This course combines the study and practice of compositional methods and writing skills with an introduction to specific works of literature vital for an understanding of the development of Western culture. Students read literature from the classical period to the present, investigate the historical and cultural contexts in which the work was produced, and in their own writing, develop the critical and analytical skills with which to appreciate and evaluate literary works. Emphasis in composition focuses on thesis development, incorporation of primary and secondary texts into the essay and the use of proper textual citations. Required: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. No prerequisite. This course may not be dropped without department head approval.

This course is a study of the elements, art, and history of motion pictures. Early and modern films from America and abroad are viewed and analyzed. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent.

The American Film. A study of the history and development, the issues and the genres of American movies from the beginning to the present day, including such topics as gender, race and politics, along with such genres as the musical, the western, and the detective story. The course will look at style such as film noir and at the work of certain representative directors and the films of a few almost iconographic stars. Readings in film history and criticisms. Papers. Screenings in and out of class. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent.

Lester W. Milbrath, professor of Sociology at the State University of New York at Buffalo, recently argued that we live in a “dominator society,” quickly moving beyond its ability to survive – primarily because of resource depletion and eco-degradation.  In this course we explore the specific issues that have caused many contemporary scholars – including the Union of Concerned Scientists - to agree with him.  Is Milbrath correct?  And, if so, what, if any, solutions could help move us toward sustainability?  Are the solutions low-tech or high-tech?  What are some of the models for sustainable living – on both the individual and societal levels?  What changes, relative to these models, can individuals make to facilitate them?  What are the ethical issues involved in the problems and potential solutions?  These and other related questions are answered in the course.  Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week.  Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent.

In this course students write original works in a number of genres: poetry, short story, dramatic monologue, ransom demand, laundry list, parody, suicide note, prolonged rambling insult, ode on a Grecian fern, musical script based on teen angst in Samoa and course description for creative writing, among others. Students type their work and share it in class, keep a journal, listen to guest published writers read and generally take the world by storm. They also read and discuss a number of published pieces exemplifying the genres reflected in their work. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent.

In this course students observe and study the flora and fauna inhabiting local tidal marshes, beaches / dunes and rocky intertidal zones. Attention is given to the basic principles of ecology and the identification of common marine life forms. Laboratory and field studies provide a means of studying the many interesting adaptations associated with intertidal organisms. Includes one all-day Saturday field trip and two half-day trips held during regular class meetings. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent.

This course covers transformational geometry, group theory, dimension theory and income tax forms. Taking an experimental approach, the course utilizes many media to connect art and mathematics. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent.

This course includes the topics of mechanics, properties of matter, energy transfer, magnetism and electricity, and light and sound. It uses a constructivist approach to learning, engaging the learner through laboratory experiences. Scientific inquiry is the basic structure for learning and the major learning result. Students construct and carry out scientific investigations to formulate conclusions. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent.

This course is an immersion into scientific mathematics, the philosophy and the artistic interpretations of zero and infinity. Students pursue laboratory investigations of the natural science of zero and infinity. Through the scientific method, learning is uncovered, discussed and developed. The philosophical content inherent in this course interconnects the content with the aesthetic nature of art and the cultural aspects of the development of science and mathematics. This course involves students in a hands-on, mind-on curriculum with a holistic assessment process. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent.

The problem-solving component of this course is focused on real dilemmas that replicate the type of problems confronted in everyday life. Assignments include designing structures, using mathematical concepts and skills to resolve dilemmas and resolving a simulated problem confronted by a city council. Consensus skills, decision-making strategies and mathematical applications are the learning expectations. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent.

This course is a straightforward introduction to the history and methods of modern psychology.  The course traces the origins of psychology in the 19th century, with John Watson, the father of Behaviorism, and then proceeds with descriptions of the human psyche as outlined in the early twentieth century by Sigmund Freud, C.G. Jung and other founders of "depth psychology."  Other approaches to mental health, beyond healing pathological problems, including methods for expanding human potentials and psychological well being, will be covered, including the work of Abraham Maslow, Gordon Allport, Rollo May and others.  In the last section of the course we'll bring our analysis up-to-date, discussing the current debate surrounding the application of mood-enhancing drugs, so-called 'talk therapy,' and diagnostic techniques used today to determine 'mental illness.'  Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent.

This course introduces students to the wide discipline of anthropology which is the study of all people from all times and places, focusing on the concept of culture. Different academic perspectives will be discussed, and different cultures inside and outside the US will be explored. The methods of anthropological investigation and analysis will also be studied. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent.

This course explores anime as a form of global cultural identity. We examine the global dissemination of Japanese anime as a medium of self-identity by using critical approaches to meaning making from sociology and cultural studies. To dig deeper, we analyze characters, premises, and world settings in order to understand essential relationships between anime and identity. We also look at Japanese traditional cultures in order to show commonalities between traditional culture and anime. Major questions explored in this course are: What is global cultural identity?  Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent.

By examining the history of the non-Western world, this course explores the diversity of political, social, economic and religious structures throughout history, with a primary focus on the Middle East and North Africa, India and China, developing threads of thought and form that are followed throughout the course. Students explore how and why different forms of government, social organization and thought develop and the factors that affect such development in various cultures. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent. After WH requirements are met, this course may be used to meet SS / HU or ANY requirements.

This course is a continuation of the themes and topics addressed in WH 231, beginning from the time of the discovery of North America. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent. After WH requirements are met, this course may be used to meet SS / HU or ANY requirements.