For the last two centuries, one could argue that it is the Franco-Algerian relationship that has been decisive in the construction of modern France. From the colonial conquest in the early 19th century through independence in 1962, Algeria has evoked passions on both sides of the Mediterranean Sea, passions frequently resulting in violence that has not entirely subsided. Memory of a conflictual present and past has required continual mediation among involved actors.

Refinement of performance of tap dance steps with increasing complexity and length of dance sequences learned. Emphasis is on clarity of rhythm and body coordination while working on style and expression. Prerequisite: Tap I or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 15.

Further examination of jazz dance principles. Limited enrollment.

A duet form of movement improvisation. The technique focuses on work with gravity, weight support, balance, inner sensation and touch, to develop spontaneous fluidity of movement in relation to a partner. Prerequisite: at least one previous dance technique course or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. (E)

For students who have taken Jazz I or the equivalent. Combined enrollment 130/131 limited to 30.

Investigates (1) the structure and history of the Latin alphabet, augmenting those studies with brief lessons in the practice of calligraphy, (2) a study of typography that includes the composing of type by hand and learning the rudiments of printing type, and (3) an introduction to digital typography. A required fee of $25 to cover group-supplied materials is charged at the time of registration. Students may require additional supplies as well and are responsible for purchasing them directly. Prerequisite: Design (ARS 161 or equivalent) or permission of the instructor.

This is a course that introduces students to different installation strategies (e.g., working with multiples, found objects, light, site-specificity, among others). Coursework includes a series of projects, critiques, readings and a paper. A required fee of $25 to cover group-supplied materials is charged at the time of registration. Prerequisite: ARS 164, 173, or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 12.

Topics course. Urban and architectural history of London, from its founding as a garrison town in Roman antiquity to its growth into a megalopolis in the 19th and 20th centuries. Jealous of its jurisdictional independence from the crown and surrounding communities, the Corporation of London determined, for better and worse, the city's historical development and continues to play a role in its controversial present. The image of London in literature and works of art of all types is invoked and analyzed throughout. Group II

Topics course. This course traces the historical origins of the image-saturated world of today, examining the evolution of philosophical and scientific ideas about visual perception and the development of visual technologies and practices that laid the foundations for modern spectacular society. As such, the course introduces students to a broad range of nonartistic imagery and vernacular visual practices, from postcards to people watching.

Topics course. Dog-headed, chest-faced, one-footed, the "monstrous races" were believed to dwell at the edges of the known world. By lack, excess, or hybrid permutations, they unsettled the boundaries between the human, the animal, and the monstrous, opening up a creative space for the deployment of the marvelous, written as well as visual. Broad questions about cultural identity and alterity are examined through the prism of case studies that draw on a broad range of sources, from illuminated manuscripts, sculpted works, world maps to encyclopedias and travel accounts. (E)