This seminar offers an overview of the field of film studies. It focuses particular attention on the ways films communicate across national and cultural boundaries while at the same time being distinctive cultural expressions. We will look at a selection of representative films of world cinema and consider how the discipline of film studies utilizes interdisciplinary approaches to interpret and understand films as cultural, historical, commercial, and artistic products.

Introduction to the various interpretations of Germany's past from 1870 to the present. Emphasis on controversies and competing historical approaches.

American fiction from the colonial period to the present. The course may focus on a small or large time period, and it will consider the language and form, method and content that mark a distinctly American tradition.

The development of British literature from the Enlightenment of the 18th century through the Romaticism and Realism of the 19th century to the Modernism of the early 20th century; literary response to scientific and industrial changes, political revolution and the technical and social reordering of British society. Open only to English majors, and those studying at the University on international or domestic exchange.

This course will equip students of Spanish with a variety of skills that prepare them for upper-division courses. Specific areas of study will include introduction to literary genres and movements; practice in critical reading and writing; study of figures of speech, rhetoric, and style; presentation of oral reports; use of library resources. In addition, students acquire basic knowledge of the geography, history, and culture of the Hispanic world.

This first-year seminar will introduce students to the place and practice of
translation, mostly as it is seen from the perspective of the United States. It seeks to have students think about the ways in which translation is all around us and its importance in our everyday life. Students will also consider machine translation vs. human translation. Students will not only discuss these rich themes but also practice translation via specific assignments.
Knowledge of a language other than English is not necessary for this seminar, but will be
helpful.

A seminar on time management from practical and theoretical perspectives. This course involves identifying and improving skills related to time management. Students will engage in both how to manage their time for the present semester and how to analyze and develop productive skills for time management for the future.

This seminar explores how cults use mind control to prey upon people?s sincere desire for community. We will explore techniques of mind control such as isolation, peer pressure and love bombing, as well as particular cults such as Jonestown and Children of God. This course includes elements of psychology, sociology, social work, legal studies, religion, and criminal justice.

This course will explore adoption from the perspectives of the triad members; those who are adopted, birth parents and adoptive parents. Time will be spent discussing private domestic adoption, adoption from foster care and international adoption. Content areas to be discussed within the different types of adoption include open vs. closed adoptions, adoption by lesbian and gay parents, transracial adoption and laws that help to prevent child trafficking. All students are welcome regardless of whether or not they experienced foster care and/or adoption.