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. Berlin through the novels of Theodor Fontane (1819?96) and paintings of Adolph Menzel (1815?1905). How do these artists perform the magic of conjuring up a historical past, evoking a vivid present, and anticipating aesthetic currents of the future? How closely do Fontane and Menzel depict their originals (and does it matter)? What are the connections-personal and professional-between Fontane and Menzel?

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.

Intermediate and advanced script projects. Prerequisite: 361. L and P.

The means and methods of the writer for television and the cinema. Analysis of the structure and dialogue of a few selected films. Prerequisite: 261 or 262 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 12. Writing sample required.

A study of the Spain of today through a look at its past in art, history, film and popular culture. The course analyzes Spain's plurality of cultures, from the past relations among Jews, Christians and Muslims to its present ethnic and linguistic diversity. Highly recommended for students considering Study Abroad in Spain. Prerequisite: SPN 220 or above, or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 19.

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.