Combined enrollment 142/242. This course is an exploration of the various dance styles, forms and symbols attributed to the classical societies of Western Africa. The course focuses on those dances whose origins are (historically) found in the Old Mali Empire, (i.e., Mali, Senegal, the Gambia, Guinea) as well as Nigeria and Ghana. It specifically examines the dance styles of the Serer, Lebou, Djiolla, Bambara, Wolof, Sauce, Malinke, Manding, Yoruba and Twi peoples of these regions. Enrollment limited to 12.

Each topic focuses on a particular literary epoch, movement, genre or author from German literary culture. All sections taught in German.: This course explores the intersection of language, gender, and sexuality in German-language literature and culture of the Jahrhundertwende. Readings to include theoretical texts by Nietzsche and Freud; literary texts from Schnitzler, Hofmannsthal, Th. Mann, Musil, and Kafka; forays into the visual works of Klimt, Schiele, and Kokoschka. Conducted in German.

Discussion of modern German culture, society and technology, with an emphasis on environmental issues. Introduction and practice of more advanced elements of grammar; work on expanding vocabulary; weekly writing assignments. Students who successfully complete GER 250 are eligible for the Study Abroad Program in Hamburg. Prerequisite: 200, permission of the instructor or by placement.

Admission by permission of the instructor and director, normally for senior minors. Advanced study and research in landscape studies-related fields. May be taken in conjunction with LSS 300 or as an extension of design work begun during or after a landscape studies or architecture studio.

By permission of the director. Variable credit.

Arranged in consultation with the department. Admission for junior and senior majors by permission of the department.

Experiments in this course explore the morphology, physiology, biochemistry and genetics of bacteria using a variety of bacterial genera. Methods of aseptic technique; isolation, identification and growth of bacteria are learned. An individual project is completed at the end of the term. BIO 204 must be taken concurrently.

A study of the leading ideas of the Western political tradition, focusing on such topics as justice, power, legitimacy, revolution, freedom, equality and forms of government—democracy especially. Open to all students. Entering students considering a major in government are strongly encouraged to take the course in their first year, either in the fall or the spring semester. Offered both semesters each year.

A study of the leading ideas of the Western political tradition, focusing on such topics as justice, power, legitimacy, revolution, freedom, equality and forms of government—democracy especially. Open to all students. Entering students considering a major in government are strongly encouraged to take the course in their first year, either in the fall or the spring semester. Offered both semesters each year.

An introduction to spoken and written German, and to the culture and history of German-speaking people and countries. Emphasis on grammar and practical vocabulary for use in conversational practice, written exercises, and listening and reading comprehension. By the end of the year, students are able to read short, edited literary and journalistic texts as a basis for classroom discussion and to compose short written assignments. Yearlong courses cannot be divided at midyear with credit for the first semester.