680 Humanities

There is no humanities department as such. The courses below are interdisciplinary and are taught jointly by staff from several departments.

680:010. Leadership: Skills and Styles -- 3 hrs.
Basic principles and skills of personal leadership; focus on clarifying values, motivating individuals, and organizing groups. Practical applications and use of case studies. (Variable)

680:021. Humanities I -- 4 hrs.
Literature, philosophy, religion, and the fine arts, integrated with the history of Western Civilization (ancient times through the Reformation). (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

680:022. Humanities II -- 4 hrs.
Continuation of 680:021 (from the 17th century to present). (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

680:040. Women's Studies: Introduction -- 3 hrs.
Interdisciplinary approach to study of Feminism and aspects of gender-role stereotyping and socialization in institutions, programs, and curricula which prevent fair treatment for all. (Offered Fall and Spring)

680:102(g). Nonverbal Communication -- 3 hrs.
Patterns of human expression apart from the spoken or written word. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Same as 48C:121g.) (Offered Fall and Spring)

680:110(g). Leadership: Concepts and Practice -- 3 hrs.
Analysis of relationship between leadership theory and practice; focus on development of critical and evaluative skills. Historical and contemporary perspectives on leaders and issues. Prerequisites: 680:010; junior standing.

680:121. Russia/Soviet Union -- 3 hrs.
Interdisciplinary examination of the culture, history, geography, economy, political system, and society of Russia and the Soviet Union. Prerequisites: 680:021; 680:022. (Offered Fall and Spring)

680:122. Japan -- 3 hrs.
Introductory study of Japan: geographical setting, historical background, cultural heritage, social and political systems, and economic development and importance. Prerequisites: 680:021; 680:022. (Offered Fall and Spring)

680:123. Latin America -- 3 hrs.
Historical, political, social, and cultural elements that form the civilization of Latin America. No credit if student has credit in 780:120. May not be taken for credit by history majors or minors. Prerequisites: 680:021; 680:022. (Offered Fall and Spring)

680:124. China -- 3 hrs.
Historical treatment of significant elements of Chinese culture and major aspects of modern China's transformations since the mid-19th century. Prerequisites: 680:021; 680:022. (Offered Fall and Spring)

680:125. India -- 3 hrs.
Historical treatment of significant elements of Indian culture and major aspects of modern India's transformation under British rule and since independence. Prerequisites: 680:021; 680:022. (Offered Fall and Spring)

680:127. Middle East -- 3 hrs.
Interdisciplinary examination of significant elements of Middle East culture and society: current patterns, tensions, and contributions. Prerequisites: 680:021; 680:022. (Variable)

680:128. Africa -- 3 hrs.
Interdisciplinary examination of contemporary African society and culture: historical heritage, problems, prospects, and importance. Prerequisites: 680:021; 680:022. (Offered Fall and Spring)

680:130. Culture and Philosophy of African American Life -- 3 hrs.
Interdisciplinary exploration of culture and philosophy of African American life; emphasis on historical and current aspects of life which enhance or deter progress of African Americans educationally, economically, and politically. (Variable)

680:131. Practicum in African American Culture -- 2 hrs.
Opportunity to work on self-optioned or assigned project; may include work in public school system, volunteer bureaus, and/or community social agencies. May be repeated for maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite or corequisite: 680:130. (Variable)

680:132. Native North America -- 3 hrs.
Ethnographic survey of sociocultural systems developed by Native Americans north of Mexico; emphasis on relationships that exist among ecological factors, subsistence techniques, social organizations, and belief systems; and the impact interactions with European and U.S. societies had on Indian lifestyles. Prerequisites: 680:021; 680:022. (Same as 990:132.) (Variable)

680:137. Native Central and South America -- 3 hrs.
Ethnographic survey of sociocultural systems developed by foraging and horticultural peoples of South America; emphasis on relationships that exist among ecological factors, subsistence techniques, social organizations, and beliefs systems from holistic, comparative, and cross-cultural perspectives. Prerequisites: 680:021; 680:022. (Same as 990:137.) (Variable)

680:156(g). Topics in Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Studies -- 3 hrs.
Survey of history of homosexuality and bisexuality from ancient Greeks to present; contributions to art, music, drama, and literature by persons who are or are considered to be homosexual/bisexual; and current sociological, political, and religious theories of homosexuality/bisexuality. May be repeated for credit on different topic. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

680:160(g). Black Women in America: Challenge, Spirit, Survival -- 3 hrs.
Investigation of major themes in lives of black women in America, utilizing scholarship from sociology, literature, cultural studies, and womanist theology. Challenges to fruitful existence and role of striving for self-representation direct the two major units of course. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

680:168. Mythology -- 3 hrs.
Study of primitive and sophisticated examples of myth and mythopoetic thinking from variety of cultures; emphasis on how myths function in art, society, and the individual. (Variable)

680:169. Leadership Internship -- 1-3 hrs.
Field placement designed to further develop leadership abilities. Site placement determined in consultation with the Director of Leadership Studies. Prerequisites: 680:010; 680:110; consent of instructor and Director of Leadership Studies. (Variable)

680:188. Seminar on Leadership Development: The Future -- 1-2 hrs.
Synthesis of theory and practice of leadership; examination of case studies and research on leadership issues and ethics; preparation of career plans that include service component. Prerequisites: 680:010; 680:110; junior standing or consent of instructor. (Variable)

680:189(g). Seminar in Environmental Problems -- 3 hrs.
Experience in environmental problem solving of both a theoretical and practical nature. Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of instructor. (Variable)

680:192. Junior-Senior Seminar -- 3 hrs.
Seminar in humanities offered as indicated in Schedule of Classes. For upperclass students of any major. May be repeated for credit in different fields. (Variable)

680:198. Independent Study.

680:289. Graduate Seminar in Women's Studies: Global Feminisms -- 4 hrs.
Analysis of identities and oppressions from national and international feminist perspectives. (Offered Fall)