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First-Year Courses

FR 0101 Elementary French 1
This course will introduce the student to the oral-aural and reading-writing skills in the language.  From the outset, students learn to use the spoken language and begin to work on good pronunciation, while at the same time developing listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills.
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FR 0102 Elementary French 2
As a continuation of French 0101, this three-credit course introduces students to the French language, building on skills gained in French 0101. Culturally-contextualized comprehension and production abilities in both written and spoken form are stressed. Because the focus is on communication, French 0102 is taught entirely in the target language. Objectives are similar to those in French 0101, but expanded for this more advanced level. TAUGHT IN FRENCH
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GEOL 0800 Geology
Geology is the study of how the earth works.  This class covers the classification and origin of basic rocks and minerals; examines the role of plate tectonics in shaping the earth and producing such hazards as earthquakes and volcanoes; and examines the forces that shape beaches and rivers and sometimes threaten our lives and property.  We also survey the evidence for changing climate and the future of such resources as groundwater, fossil fuels, and ores.
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GEOL 0802 Geology of The National Parks
The magnificent scenery of the national parks provides a backdrop to an exploration of the basic geological principles that govern the creation and development of landscapes.  The geological history of the North American continent will be explored in order to provide a framework in which to understand the development of the landscapes of our country.
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GEOL 0840 Environmental Science
This class is an interdisciplinary introduction to the science underlying environmental issues.  Focusing on the principles of geology, biology, and chemistry and in their application to human impacts on the environment, strategies for sustainable management of environment and natural resources, and global change. 
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GEOL 0871 Intelligent Life in the Universe
This course attempts to answer the question of whether intelligent life exists elsewhere in the galaxy by considerations of the origin and subsequent evolution of the universe, our solar system, terrestrial life, and the human species
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GEOL 1307 SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
Our food system is a multifaceted network of interconnected systems and relationships. In order to be able to feed ourselves well into the future, it must be sustainable. A sustainable food system is a system in which healthy food is provided to people while balancing the environmental, social and economic impacts. These dynamics force stakeholders to confront synergies and tradeoffs in agricultural practices, harvesting, transportation, manufacturing and distribution, healthy diets, and a reduction in wasted food.
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GER 0101 Beginning German 1
This is the first part of our elementary language course sequence. In these proficiency-oriented courses students begin to learn how to communicate in German. The course emphasizes all four skills - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - and introduces students to the culture of the German-speaking countries. Students will be working towards the A1-level of the Common European Framework of Reference. Students should plan to take German 0102 during the following semester.
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GER 0102 Beginning German 2
This is the second part of our elementary language course sequence. In these proficiency-oriented courses students begin to learn how to communicate in German. The course emphasizes all four skills - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - and introduces students to the culture of the German-speaking countries. Students will be working towards the A2-level of the Common European Framework of Reference. Students should plan to take either German 0103 or German 0203 during the following semester.
 
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GER 1502 Indo-European Folktales
German 1502 is a study of the esthetic, psychological, and social values reflected in a variety of European folklore genres, including magic tales, legends, proverbs, superstitions, and jests.  The Grimms' pioneering collections constitute the course's nucleus, but it draws numerous supporting examples from other European countries as well.
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GER 1522 Germany Today
  In this course the current cultural, political, and social situation in the German speaking countries is assessed. What are the concerns of Germans, Austrians, the Swiss?  By concentrating on current conditions and changes of public consciousness, issues important to German speakers are debated.  Materials include articles from journals and newspapers, documentaries, slides, and contemporary works of literature.  All materials are in English.


GER 1522 will be taught in English
Combined Section: JS 1270

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GREEK 0101 Beginning Ancient Greek 1
GREEK 0101 constitutes one-half of the first year of instruction in Ancient Greek. The course introduces students to grammar and vocabulary with a view to reading original Greek texts. It also aims to help students develop effective study skills and habits that will facilitate readings of Greek prose and poetry in the second year and beyond.
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GREEK 0102 Beginning Ancient Greek 2
GREEK 0102 constitutes the second half of the first year of instruction in Ancient Greek. The course continues to introduce students to grammar and vocabulary, and will allow them to read longer excerpts of original Greek texts towards the end of the term. It also aims to help students develop effective study skills and habits that will facilitate readings of Greek prose and poetry in the second year and beyond.
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GREEKM 0102 GREEK (MODERN) 2
At the end of the second term of the first year of study the student should be able to produce all the significant sound patterns of the language, to recognize and use the major grammatical structures within a limited core vocabulary. The student should be able a) to engage in simple conversations with native speakers about a limited number of everyday situations and b) to read and write simple material related to the situations presented.
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GSWS 0550 Sex And Sexualities
How and why did sex and sexuality become subjects of study? How are our experiences of sex and sexuality shaped by a history of 'scientific' explorations of desire? Why has sexuality become so central to our understandings of identity? What was sex like before 'sexuality' was invented? This seminar explores these questions by approaching sex and sexuality as socially, historically, and culturally contingent concepts. We will consider sex and sexuality as they are related to other categories of identity, including race, class, ethnicity, nation, and ability. Our theoretical and historical investigations will create the groundwork for understanding and rethinking how sexuality is understood in culture today.
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