Uses cinema as a window into four Asian cultures to give a vivid and authentic view of Japan, South Korea, China and India. Studies selected films from diverse critical perspectives and in historical contexts. No knowledge of the Asian languages is required. All the films covered in the course have English subtitles.
HON 308 Honors Seminar in the Humanities. (3 Credits) A. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or 101R or 105(B) or HON 102 and Admission to the Honors Program; or departmental approval. A topics course in the humanities meeting the goals of the Honors Program. may be retaken with different topics to a maximum of six hours. Honors Core. Gen. Ed. Element 3B.
CHE 112 General Chemistry II (3) I, II. Prerequisite: CHE 111 and 111L with a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHE 112L or CHE 112HL with a grade of "C" or better. Continuation of CHE 111. Kinetics and equilibrium, solution chemistry, energy changes in chemical reactions, descriptive inorganic chemistry. Prepares students for further studies in chemistry. A withdrawal from CHE 112 must be matched by a withdrawal from CHE 112L or CHE 112HL. Gen. Ed. VII (NS) or IVB with CHE 112L or CHE 112HL.
CHE 112L General Chemistry Lab (1) I, II. Formerly CHE 116. Prerequisites: CHE 111 and 111L with a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHE 112 with a grade of "C" or better. Laboratory component of CHE 112. Kinetics, equilibrium, UV-VIS spectroscopy, introductory qualitative and quantitative analysis, electrochemistry, virtual labs on computer. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for CHE 116. 3 Lab. Gen. Ed. IVB with CHE 112.
This class will cover the rise of many of the first civilizations in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia as well as the origins of many of the world’s religious and cultural practices. Students will also study how these various cultures interacted and influenced each other from their inception until 1500. Most exciting is that we will read texts written by the cultures we are studying and learn how they viewed their society and the events happening at the time!
Covers the notions of “modern” and “modernity,” surveying the major developments in the world following the maritime explorations: Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment and the American, French and Haitian Revolutions; the history of socio-political reform in select societies of the world since the beginning of the sixteen century, including the Ottoman, Mughal, and Russian Empires, China, and Japan; surveys the emergence of nationalism and the formation of nation-states in Germany and Italy; surveys World War I, World War II, the formation of the United Nations, the Cold War, the end of the bipolar world, and other major twentieth century events and processes with international impact, including the Iranian Revolution of 1979, developments in Afghanistan since 1970s, and terrorist attacks.
For much of human history, most people have lived under authoritarian regimes. From the princes of the Renaissance to the totalitarian tyrants of the twentieth century, this course uses some of the most famous, feared, and feted world leaders of the last 500 years as a guide through world history. We will ask questions about how they came to power, how they kept it, and what life was like under their rule. At the same time, we will also consider the roles played by the various revolutionaries, politicians, and average citizens who challenged their authority.
SWK 310 Social Welfare Policy History (3) I, II. Prerequisite: ENG 102, or ENG 105(B), or HON 102. History of social welfare policy, its role and relationship with other social institutions; structure and function of U.S. system compared to other national systems; inequitable distribution of resources, and its contribution to an oppressive environment. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for SWK 310W.
APP 373* Politics of Development in Appalachia. (3 Credits) A. Cross listed as POL 373. Prerequisite: ENG 102, 105 (B), or HON 102. This course examines community and economic development in the Appalachian region with special emphasis on Kentucky. Focus will be on the political, economic and social aspects affecting development. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for POL 373. -Or-
POL 373. Politics of Development in Appalachia. (3 Credits) A. Cross listed as APP 373. Prerequisite: ENG 102, 105 (B), or HON 102This course examines community and economic development in the Appalachian region with special emphasis on Kentucky. Focus will be on the political, economic and social aspects affecting development. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for APP 373.
ENG 362. North American Native Literature (3) A. Prerequisite: ENG 102, 105 (B), or HON 102. A study of representative literature written by North American Native authors. Gen. Ed. Element 6.
SOC 135 Living in a Diverse World. (3) A. An introduction to the sociological study of the multiple ways racial and ethnic diversity intersect across classes, genders, cultures, abilities, religions, labor markets, political structures, and the mass media.
VTS 300 Veterans in Society (3) A. Prerequisite: VTS 200 or equivalent proficiency. (Students entering VTS 300 by referral or placement receive three hours’ credit for VTS 200 if they make an A or a B in 300.) Concentrated study of veteran subgroups, veterans’ contributions to society, and the ways societal perceptions of military service influence homecoming experiences. May include field trips or service learning.