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Course Descriptions

Course Description Notes

Northern Kentucky University has established abbreviations for its various disciplines. These abbreviations, which are printed next to the name of each discipline in the following course descriptions, should be used in preparing course schedules and at other times when referring to specific courses.

Following course titles in parenthesis is the number of semester hours of credit in the course. Listed below the course title are the number of classroom and lab/studio hours in the course, course prerequisites and co-requisites, and the semesters in which the course is taught.

Many courses satisfy NKU general education requirements under guidelines of the Kentucky Transfer Policy. If a particular course is approved for general education credit, a two-letter general education category designation follows the course title. The category for which the course is approved is listed in full beneath the course description. The general education category designations are:

OC – Oral Communication
WC – Written Communication
AH – Arts and Humanities
QR – Quantitative Reasoning
NS – Natural Sciences
SB – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Please refer to the General Education section of this catalog for complete information.

The university reserves the right to withdraw or modify courses of instruction at any time.
 

Visual Arts
  

  • ARTD 410 Advanced Drawing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTD 310  for 6 hours.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Students will work towards execution of a body of work expressive of their cumulative knowledge; life drawing encouraged; working toward a graduating senior show. To be repeated for a minimum of 6 semester hours or a maximum of 12 semester hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • ARTE 280 Art for Elementary Education (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 104 .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Use of appropriate teaching methods, materials, techniques and vocabulary to develop meaningful art experiences in an elementary classroom. For students seeking provisional certification in Elementary Education.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTE 380 Concepts in Art Education (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 130 , ART 135 , ART 140 .
    Co-requisite(s): ARTE 381 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to the field of art education. Examination of current issues, teaching resources; standards; historical roots of contemporary theories in art education.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTE 381 Art Education: Content I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTE 380 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Teaching methods, materials and inquiry for use in elementary art classrooms. Includes practical field experiences.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTE 382 Art Education: Content II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTE 381 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Teaching methods, materials and inquiry for use in secondary art classrooms. Focus on curriculum development, assessment and classroom management. Includes practical field experience.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTH 100 History of Art: Renaissance Modernism (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Examination of major artists and styles of Western Europe from the 15th through the mid-20th century within an historical and cultural context.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ARTH 101 History of Art: Prehistoric through Goth (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Examination of significant art and architecture from prehistory through Medieval Period.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ARTH 304 Survey of Asian Art (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 3 semester hours of ARTH.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Major styles of architecture, sculpture, printmaking, painting, and ceramics of India, South Asia, China, and Japan.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTH 321 History of Visual Communication Design (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 100 , ARTV 283 , and ARTV 317 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Survey of a history of graphic/visual communication design and typography including consideration of influential cultural forces, theories for design, and related fields; influences of fashion, industrial, and interior design, art, architecture, and technology discussed.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTH 349 Women and Art (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Significant women artists in the history of Western art from antiquity through modern times; issues and themes affecting women’s participation in the visual arts.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ARTH 350 Ancient Art (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 100  or ARTH 304 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Painting, Sculpture and Architecture of Egypt, Greece and Rome.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTH 351 Medieval Art (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 100  or ARTH 101  or ARTH 304 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Evolution of Medieval art from late Antiquity to the end of the Gothic period.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTH 353 Baroque Art (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 100  or ARTH 101  or ARTH 304 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    European painting, sculpture, and architecture from 1600 to 1750.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTH 355 Art of the Twentieth Century (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 100  or ARTH 101  or ARTH 304 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Major art styles in Europe and America.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTH 357 Art of the Italian Renaissance (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 100  or ARTH 101  or ARTH 304 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Art and Architecture of the Italian Renaissance during the 15th and 16th centuries.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTH 358 History of Photography (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Survey of the major issues and developments in photography from 1835 to the present.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ARTH 359 Arts and Crafts of Japan (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 104.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Historical, cultural survey of Japanese arts and crafts; includes painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, gardening, Kabuki, and Noh drama.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTH 360 African-American Art (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course will examine the art of African Americans within an historic, social, cultural and religious framework. Influences and connections will be sought from an examination of African traditions, rituals and design as well as contemporaneous trends in music and the performing arts.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ARTH 394 Topics in Art History (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 100  or ARTH 101  or ARTH 304  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Group or individual study/research projects with art history faculty. Topics vary and include technical, conceptual, aesthetic and/or historical issues and are listed in the schedule of classes. Repeatable to 6 semester hours toward major in art.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • ARTH 452 Arts of South Asia (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 104.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Cultural and historical topics on South Asian art and artifacts; aesthetics, architecture, film, literature, painting, and sculpture.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTH 454 Art Now (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of ART Survey courses (ARTH 100 , ARTH 101 , or ARTH 304 ).
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    In-depth study of contemporary art, the major movements and artists working today with an emphasis on the role of theory and criticism.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTM 331 Digital Arts & Effects (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 130 , and ART 135 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: ART 140  or sophomore standing for non-art majors.
    Taught: Fall only
    Investigation into concepts, structures, and techniques necessary to produce sophisticated digital imagery using a variety of word and image programs.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTM 350 Video, Installation & Sound I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 130 , and ART 135 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: ART 140  or sophomore standing for non-art majors.
    Taught: Fall only
    This course will explore the conceptual components of video, installation and sound art while providing specific skills using non-linear editing software and creating site specific work.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTM 360 Robotic Art (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course will explore emerging technological based artworks that include robotics, kinetics and interactive media. Conceptual components of time, space, and interactivity will be researched in this course while providing specific skills in fabricating moving objects and other robotic elements. There will be a series of workshops in which one will learn the skills, capabilities and building techniques of electricity, motors, programming circuits and implementing them into your ideas and artwork. The course will culminate with an independently created robotic controlled object that the student will fabricate.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTM 361 A.I. and Interactive Media Studio (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course will explore interactive media allowing students to create and augment work that will react to the viewer. In addition concepts and principles of Artificial Intelligence will be explored and integrated into art, video and or mechanical systems.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTM 394 Topics in New Media Art (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    Topics vary from semester to semester. This studio course will explore emerging technological and time based artwork. Conceptual components of time, space, performance and technology will be researched and explored. May be repeated when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • ARTM 450 Video Installation and Sound II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTM 350 .
    Taught: Spring only
    This course will explore conceptual components of video art while providing advanced skills in pre-production, production and post- production. Including the study of film, social theory, video art and their interrelationships. Students will learn advanced non-linear editing and sound techniques. Students will explore the different ways in which to exhibit video based work including installation, performance, and new genre.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTM 451 New Media-Integrative Art (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTM 350 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Students will work with external organizations or departments at the University outside the Department of Visual Arts to create an integrated project that utilizes this knowledge base and information.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTM 460 Advanced New Media Art (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTM 450 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Students are expected to work toward a unique conceptual and technical framework that embodies their personal vision and studio art practice. Students are expected to execute a consistent body of work suitable for exhibition as a one-person show/senior show. To be repeated a minimum of 3 semester hours or a maximum of 9 semester hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • ARTO 210 Photography I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 130 , and ART 135 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: ART 140  or consent of instructor for non-majors.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Basic digital camera work in black and white; basic camera controls, photographic vision, photo history; contemporary trends; introduction to current software and digital printing techniques. Students are required to supply a digital SLR camera as well an external hard drive.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTO 310 Photography II: Digital Techniques (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTO 210 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of ARTO 210  with addition of advanced techniques in digital manipulation, introduction to current software for photo editing and fine printing.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTO 312 Introduction to Studio and Location (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTO 210 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The world of creative commerical photography with advanced instruction in the use of digital cameras, including white balance, color temperature, flash, editing, archiving, processing and studio lighting. Portfolio preparation and basic business practices are covered with weekly photo and writing assignments covering topics concerned with contemporary commercial and editorial photography.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTO 313 Darkroom and Exhibition Printing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTO 210 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    An exploration of Historic processes in photography, darkroom materials and techniques, and the fine art of printing digitally. Through the materials of film cameras and darkroom techniques, we will explore our relationship with the world around us. The course will follow historical techniques in photography from photograms and pinhole photography to plastic cameras to large format photography. Along the way, we will learn the basics of black and white photography and printing in the darkroom as well as gain insight into the history of the medium.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTO 394 Topics in Photography (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 1-3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTO 210 , ARTO 310  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Group or individual projects in photography. Topics vary from semester to semester and include technical, conceptual and aesthetic issues in photography and are listed in Schedule of Classes. Repeatable up to 9 semester hours as topics vary and used as electives in Photography.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • ARTO 410 Advanced Concepts in Photography (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTO 310  and ARTO 312 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Student is expected to work towards a personal visual statement; relationship of student’s work with past and contemporary photographs; final development of a body of work suitable for exhibition as a one-person show. To be repeated a minimum of 6 semester hours or a maximum of 9 semester hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • ARTO 411 Summer Workshop in Photography (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTO 210 .
    Taught: Summer only
    Intensive summer workshop in photography covering a variety of approaches and techniques.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • ARTO 413 Advanced Location Photography (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTO 310  and ARTO 312 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Overview of Advanced creative commercial photography; studio illustration and architectural photography.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • ARTO 414 Advanced Studio Photography (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTO 310  and ARTO 312 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Advanced creative commerical photography techniques, studio portraits, environmental portraiture, fashion, color and industrial photography.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTO 415 Documentary Photography (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTO 310  and ARTO 312 .
    Taught: Fall only
    The photo-documentary as an expression of history, sociology, and the human condition.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • ARTO 416 Photography Capstone (1 Credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
    Co-requisite(s): ARTO 410 .
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    Students propose and complete an individual capstone project that incorporates personal photographic work with their chosen integrated minor (MIN, JOU, or ENTP). Only for Bachelor of Science in Studio Arts, Photography Track students in their final semester.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTO 418 Study Abroad Photography III (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Advanced photography course for students traveling abroad. Instruction in exposure, composition, and traditional photographic techniques with self-directed projects. Students are encouraged to shoot digitally although film-based cameras acceptable. Critiques while traveling and finished project of artist book or album at completion of trip.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ARTP 230 Painting I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 130 ,  ART 135 , and ARTD 210 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: ART 140 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Use of oil painting media; focusing on fundamental painting techniques from direct observation; criticism and contemporary concepts.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTP 330 Painting II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTP 230 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Fundamental issues of figurative painting; sophistication of technique; continued development of personal expression and creative invention based on observation and compositional concerns; exposure to professional standards for craft and conceptual responsibility.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • ARTP 333 Materials and Techniques in Painting (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTP 230 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Various Paint media techniques; professional studio methods; conceptual and craft development.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTP 430 Painting III (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTP 330 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Individual problems in painting; specialization in techniques suited to personal expression; independent painting under staff guidance; development of a consistent body of work suitable for a graduating senior show. To be repeated a minimum of 6 semester hours or a maximum of 12 semester hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • ARTR 272 Printmaking I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 130  and ART 135 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: ART 140 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Basic concepts in printmaking procedures: preparation of blocks and plates, inking, registration, printing by hand and with the press; relief, monoprint, and etching techniques.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTR 373 Printmaking II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTR 272 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of introductory printmaking; further development of technique and personal imagery in various printmaking disciplines; relief, intaglio, monoprint, silkscreen, or colagraphy.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • ARTR 374 Techniques in Printmaking (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 130 , and ART 135 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: ART 140 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Methods and processes in fine art printmaking in one or more of the following: relief, colagraphy; intaglio, lithography, mixed media, monotype, photo printmaking, screen printing; development of personal imagery.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • ARTR 375 Screen Printing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 130 , and ART 135 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: ART 140 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Methods and processes in fine art screen printing including paper, screen filler, drawing fluid, and photo emulsion techniques. Development of personal imagery, and technical skill.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • ARTR 473 Advanced Printmaking (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTR 373  or ARTR 374 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Advanced techniques in printmaking; development of personal imagery, refinement of technical skills, experimentation in mixed techniques; color printing.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • ARTR 474 Workshop in Printmaking (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Independent study in advanced printmaking.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • ARTS 262 Sculpture I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 130  and ART 135 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: ART 140  or consent of instructor for non-majors.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Introduction to sculpture concepts, media, and techniques.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTS 360 Techniques in Sculpture (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 130 , and ART 135 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: ART 140  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Methods and processes in sculpture with an emphasis on fabrication and casting techniques, personal artistic development and discipline awareness.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTS 362 Topics in Spatial Arts (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTC 240  or ARTS 262  or permission of instructor.
    Taught: Fall only
    Group or individual projects in spatial arts; topics vary and include technical, conceptual and aesthetic issues and are listed in the schedule of classes. Possible Topics include: The Figure in Space Nature Art Public Art.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • ARTS 460 Advanced Spatial Arts (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 9 credits of 300 level chosen from ARTC or ARTS classes or permission of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Development of a body of work suitable for a senior exhibition based upon a personal vision. Independent development in technical areas; conceptual development.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • ARTV 101 Adobe Creative Cloud: Vis. Design Basics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Exposure to digital imaging tools with focus on Adobe Creative Cloud software including Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and Bridge for creating visual graphics for potential use in layout, interactive, print and other multi-media production scenarios. Application of learning is for general creative and academic contexts. A primer in elementary concepts of layout, design and typography principles. For students outside of Visual Communication Design major.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ARTV 201 Intro to Computer Graphics for Design (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 130  and ART 135 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: ART 140 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Introduction to industry-standard software used for vector illustration, raster image composition, and hybrid layouts. May be substituted by CEP 300  with consent of instructor or academic adviser.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTV 215 Visual Communication Design (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTD 210 , ART 130 , ART 135 , ART 140  and ARTV 201 .
    Co-requisite(s): ARTV 217  and ARTV 283 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Introduction to the principles and theory of visual communication design; studio development of techniques and approaches for creative conceptualization, design aesthetics and information design; exploration through the design process; exploration of media/materials; presentational development.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTV 217 Typography I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTV 201 , ART 130 , ART 135 , ART 140  and ARTV 201 .
    Co-requisite(s): ARTV 215  and ARTV 283 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Studio introduction to principles, theory, and history of typography for communication and visual expression. Design aesthetics and functional dimensions of the fundamentals of typography are explored.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTV 283 Visual Communication Admittance Review (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTD 210 , and a C+ or better in ART 130 , ART 135 , ART 140 , and ARTV 201 .
    Co-requisite(s): ARTV 215  and ARTV 217 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Admittance review into the visual communication design program. Students present work from the introductory design and foundations-level courses for review by the design faculty for consideration in declaring the major.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0.5

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  • ARTV 297 VCD Portfolio Review (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTV 283  and ARTV 317 , (to be taken after 60 semester hourse of university course work or 21 credit hours in art; must be taken in either fall or spring of intermediate-level year) and overall GPA of 2.5.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Critique forum to evaluate students’ progress and skill level, to help students successfully complete the art degree program in VCD; mechanism for faculty to admit students to professional VCD BFA program. Can be repeated once for BFA admission only. Not required for BA students.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0

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  • ARTV 315 Visual Communication Design II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTV 215 , ARTV 217 , ARTV 283 .
    Co-requisite(s): ARTV 325  
    Taught: Fall only
    Development of skills for design systems thinking and applications; principles of information design and visual semantics; design with multiple forms of media for generating bodies of branded visual communication materials and sequential graphics.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTV 317 Typography II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTV 201 , ARTV 215 , ARTV 217 , ARTV 283 .
    Taught: Spring only
    The application of typographic fundamentals to visual communication design contexts and systems; aesthetics, form, functionality and experimentation with typography in increasingly complex contexts. Exploration of formal expressions of meaning and message.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTV 325 Techniques in Visual Communication Design (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTV 283 , ARTV 317  and ARTV 315 .
    Co-requisite(s): ARTV 315  
    Taught: Spring only
    Imaging, prototyping, sustainable production methodologies and techniques for producing high-quality visual design across print and interactive media. Studio-based course that instructs on best practices and experiments with new tools in proposing and actualizing design ideas.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTV 330 Interaction Design for Visual Communication Design I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTV 283 , ARTV 317 .
    Taught: Spring only
    This course focuses on the fundamental designing of websites and interfaces for visual communication through studio-based inquiry and visual problem-solving. This includes visual, conceptual, and creative strategies and processes for design for web, digital media and human experiences; information architecture; the aesthetics of interaction design; screen-based typography; human factors, usability, and web standards. Students learn web authoring tools and technology in addition to basic animation software to engage in challenges that build competencies in visual communication design contexts.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTV 392 Student Research in Visual Communication (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department
    Taught: Fall and spring
     

    Undergraduate research experience/creative experience that culminates in completion of one of the following:  one peer-reviewed presentation/publication, an exhibition/ performance, or one mentored, out-of-class presentation that exhibits the student’s research outcomes. This course can  be taken as a coreq with an approved art course.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: Unlimited

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  • ARTV 396 Portfolio Prep Visual Communication Des. (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTV 283  and ARTV 317 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Portfolio package creation for Visual Communication Design majors preparing to enter into industry-professional internship or employment. Digital, interactive or print portfolios are prepared in relation to current practices and individual student career orientation. Students entering into course are responsible for having a sufficient number of works prior to entering course-this course focuses on portfolio creation, not project development.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 2

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  • ARTV 415 Visual Communication Design III (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 297 , ARTV 315 , ARTV 317 , ARTV 325 , ARTV 330 , ARTV 417 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Comprehensive graphic designing in project form across media; critical thinking on formal, functional, and professional levels; the social impact of design; client and agency skills directed toward individual areas of specialization and professionalism.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTV 417 Typography III (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 297 , ARTV 215 , ARTV 217 , ARTV 283 , ARTH 321 , ARTV 315 , ARTV 317  and ARTV 325 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Advanced explorations, applications of and innovations with typography in complex visual communication contexts; functional and aesthetic design considerations in varied media and formats; exploration of organizational systems for the design of large amounts of varied/sequential content.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTV 421 Topics in Visual Communication Design (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTV 283  and ARTV 317 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Topics listed in Schedule of Classes as topics change. Repeatable to 9 semester hours toward a major in visual communication design.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • ARTV 425 Information Design (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 297 , ARTV 317 , ARTV 315 , ARTV 325 , and ARTV 330 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Transformation of complex data into understandable forms of information through clear visual presentations, systems and experiences; User- centered visual design principles and aesthetics are applied across media to time-based, diagrammatic, pictogrammatic, navigational/wayfinding, instructional, and educational topics.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTV 427 Motion Design (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 297 , ARTV 317 , ARTV 315 , ARTV 325 , and ARTV 330 .
    Taught: Spring only
    This course focuses on designing motion, animation and time-based experiences for visual communication design contexts through studio inquiry and visual problem-solving. This includes visual, conceptual, technical, and creative strategies and processes to produce animations for multimedia environments. Students build competencies with motion design tools, technology and software.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTV 428 Visual Communication Design Capstone (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART 299 , ARTV 417  and ARTV 425 .
    Co-requisite(s): ART 497 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Development of a comprehensive, student-devised project reflecting cumulative knowledge in visual communication design strategies and media; planning, creation, direction, and execution of that design project; development of professional practice skills, personal portfolio, exhibition, and public presentation.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTV 430 Interaction Design for Vis Com Des II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTV 283 , ART 297 , and ARTV 330 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Advanced studio inquiry in interaction design through a framework of visual communication strategies for mobile and environmental media.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ARTV 496 Visual Communication Design Internship (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ARTV 283 , ARTV 315 , ARTV 325 , and ARTV 330 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Experiential Component for Visual Communication Design majors. Students arrange a design internship or similar experience that acclimates them to the profession of visual communication design before graduation. Students must make arrangements with instructor before beginning this course. Repeatable up to 6 hrs. (or CEP 300 Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) )
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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Women’s and Gender Studies
  

  • WGS 150 Introduction to Contemporary Gender Issues - SB (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Uses gender as a lens to analyze: the social, political, economic, cultural, and personal conditions of people in multi-ethnic societies; the complex ways of the social construction of gender; and the interaction of gender, race, sexuality, and class on the diversity of peoples’ experiences within the United States and globally; and how our understanding of those experiences informs our understanding of cultures as a whole and our place in them.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Cultural Pluralism
  

  • WGS 150H Honors Introduction to Women’s Studies (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural readings on social, political, economic and personal condition of women in multi-ethnic society; complex ways of social construction of gender; interaction of gender, race, and class on women’s lives.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Cultural Pluralism
  

  • WGS 310 Gender in the Workplace (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Interdisciplinary and multicultural examination of the impact of gender, race, sexual orientation, and class in the workplace; relationships between workers and their employers; and cooperation and competition among workers from diverse backgrounds.
    Repeatable: No
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  • WGS 317 Gender and Communication (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Principles, concepts, and characteristics defining gendered communication. To enhance knowledge and understanding of the elements key to successful communication across genders, whether they are business, personal, social, familial, or intimate. Also, the role of socialization in gendered development will be explored.
    Repeatable: No
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  • WGS 350 Perspectives in Feminist Theory (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): WGS 150  or consent of the instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Feminist theories from different disciplinary perspectives, including feminist philosophy, literary theory, history, and art theory.
    Repeatable: No
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  • WGS 360 Gendered Spirituality (3 Credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Explore different issues facing society with a focus on spirituality.  The course may be used as an elective in the Religious Studies and Women and Gender Studies minors.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • WGS 361 Feminine Face of God (3 Credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Explore the Judeo/Christian Wisdom (Sophia) Literature.  The course may be used as an elective in the Religious Studies and Women and Gender Studies minors.
    Repeatable: No
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  • WGS 381 Gender in Literature (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Advanced readings and discussion of literary works using gender as a lens. May be repeated for credit when subjects differ. See Schedule of Classes for current topic.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • WGS 382 Women and Society (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Readings and discussion in the general areas of women’s contributions to major historical events, the history of women, or women’s part in social movements or groups. May be repeated for credit when subjects differ.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • WGS 383 Women and World Cultures (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only
    Readings and discussion of women from a global perspective. May be repeated for credit when subjects differ. See Schedule of Classes for current topic.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • WGS 384 The Gendered Self and the Environment (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Gendered aspects of the philosophy, spiritual, or psychological interactions with Nature. May be repeated for credit when subjects differ. See Schedule of Classes for current topic.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • WGS 385 Gender and Film (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Students will analyze depictions of gender in film. Topics vary by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: No
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  • WGS 386 Women in the Bible (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course provides a thematic feminist introduction to women in the Bible.
    Repeatable: No
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  • WGS 388 African-American Women’s History and Culture (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Spring only-even years
    Discussion-oriented course examines African-American women and their cultures.
    Repeatable: No
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  • WGS 394 Topics in WGS (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Interdisciplinary study of a specific topic in women’s or gender studies. May be repeated for credit when subjects differ. See Schedule of Classes for current topic.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • WGS 444 History of Women in the United States to 1900 (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Women’s role in U.S. economic, social, political, and cultural development until 1900; participation of women in historical eras from earliest societies through industrialization as experienced in diverse ways depending on racial, ethnic, class, and regional differences.
    Repeatable: No
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  • WGS 445 History of Women in the US after 1900 (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): HIS 103 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Women’s role in U.S. economic, social, political, and cultural development since 1900; participation of women in recent history as experienced in diverse ways depending on racial, ethnic, class, and regional differences.
    Repeatable: No
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  • WGS 494 Gendered Experiential Learning (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one WGS course.
    Taught: Spring only-odd yrs
    Real-world experiential credit with public, private, non-profit organization or business partners under the direction of a WGS faculty member. Experiences may also include study abroad and study away. May be repeated for credit when subjects differ.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • WGS 499 Independent Study: Women’s and Gender Studies (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one women’s and gender studies course.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individual creative research, or community service projects directed by faculty members. Written agreement between faculty member and student must be submitted to director before registration; elements of agreement to include purpose, objectives, and evaluation procedures.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • WGS 594 Topics in WGS (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Advanced interdisciplinary study of a specific topic or issue. May be repeated for credit when subjects differ. See Schedule of Classes for current topic.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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World Languages
  

  • WLL 294 Topics in Language for the Professions (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 102 , GER 102 , JPN 102 , SPI 102  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Provides linguistic and cultural competence to prepare students to work within a cross-cultural environment here or abroad. Course content varies according to target language (French, German, Japanese, Spanish) and may include topics about health, legal, culinary arts, fashion, engineering, tourism and trade professions. Taught in the target language.
    Repeatable: No
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  • WLL 395 Study Abroad: World Languages & Lits. (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check w/ department
    Opportunity for students to engage in one or more departmentally approved courses abroad or away; topic listed in schedule of classes when course is offered.  May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • WLL 396 World Languages and Literatures Internship (3 Credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Written permission of supervising faculty member; declared major or minor in World Languages and Literatures; B or better in a 300-level course in target language; GPA of at least 2.75.
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Selected placement of qualified students in off-campus work environments related to their target language.
    Repeatable: No
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  • WLL 400 World Languages Program Assessment (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Required of all world language majors. Assessment procedures and activities are scheduled during the last semester of residence or of graduation. Graded pass/fail.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0.5

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