CHM II:ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

An introduction to the theory and practice of organic chemistry. The course focuses on structure, nomenclature, physical and chemical properties of organic compounds and infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy for structural analysis. Reactions of carbonyl compounds will be studied in depth. Prerequisite: 111 or 118. Enrollment limited to 16 per lab section. Lecture and lab registration by wait-list only.

COLQ: WRITING ABOUT HUMOR

In sections limited to 15 students each, this course primarily provides systematic instruction and practice in reading and writing academic prose, with emphasis on argumentation. The course also provides instruction and practice in conducting research and in public speaking. Bilingual students and non-native speakers are especially encouraged to register for sections taught by Holly Davis. Priority will be given to incoming students in the fall-semester sections. Course may be repeated for credit with another instructor.

WESTRN CLASSC DE TROYES-TOLST

Chretien de Troyes's Yvain; Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra; Cervantes' Don Quixote; Lafayette's The Princesse of Cleves; Goethe's Faust; Tolstoy's War and Peace. Lecture and discussion.

CLT 203/ENG 203, like CLT 202/ENG 202, is among the courses from which Comparative Literature majors choose two as the basis of the major. Students interested in Comparative Literature and/or the foundations of Western literature and wanting a writing-intensive course should take 202 or 203 or both.

WESTRN CLASSC DE TROYES-TOLST

Chretien de Troyes's Yvain; Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra; Cervantes' Don Quixote; Lafayette's The Princesse of Cleves; Goethe's Faust; Tolstoy's War and Peace. Lecture and discussion.

CLT 203/ENG 203, like CLT 202/ENG 202, is among the courses from which Comparative Literature majors choose two as the basis of the major. Students interested in Comparative Literature and/or the foundations of Western literature and wanting a writing-intensive course should take 202 or 203 or both.

SPECIAL STUDIES

For qualified juniors and seniors. Admission by permission of the instructor and Director of the Program. No more than 4 special studies credits may be taken in any academic year and no more than 8 special studies credits total may be applied toward the major.

ADVANCED CONVERSATION

Practice in conversation, using a variety of materials including newspaper articles, films, television broadcasts and web sites. This course is designed to develop oral proficiency. There is no written work. All exams will be oral. Prerequisite: for the Fall course ITL 110 or 111, or placement exam to assure correct language level. Section 01 open to Italian majors or by permission of the instructor.

INTERMEDIATE POETRY WRITING

In this course we read as writers and write as readers, analyzing the poetic devices and strategies employed in a diverse range of contemporary poetry; gaining practical use of these elements to create a portfolio of original work; and developing the skills of critique and re-vision. In addition, students will read and write on craft issues, and attend Poetry Center readings / Q&A?s. Enrollment is by permission of the instructor.
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