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IND 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: On Demand
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Approved contract is required.
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IND 3525 - In-Class Cooperative Experience (1-5)
When Offered: On Demand
With the supervision of an industrial design faculty member, students will work with industrial partners/clients on real projects to help them troubleshoot design issues, prototypes, models, and samples.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
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IND 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-6)
When Offered: On Demand
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IND 3701 - Product Design Studio I (4)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course will begin the more intensive development of a design process methodology for the design student. Communication of this process will be a primary focus through the documentation and presentation of all work throughout the semester. Students will have a series of design projects providing opportunities to explore various materials and processes, as well as addressing contemporary design issues and design theory. Potential projects may include furniture design, exhibit design, improving the ergonomics of existing products, and package design. Studio eight hours.
Prerequisites: IND 2000 , R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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IND 3711 - Product Design Studio II (4)
When Offered: Spring
This course will continue the more intensive development of a design process methodology for the design student. Communication of this process will be a primary focus through the documentation and presentation of all work throughout the semester. Students will have a series of design projects providing opportunities to explore various materials and processes; as well as addressing contemporary design issues and design theory. Potential projects may include intermediate furniture design, exhibit design, improving the ergonomics of existing products and package design. Studio eight hours.
Prerequisite: IND 3701 .
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IND 3901 - CADD III: Parametric Modeling (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course is an in-depth exploration of Parametric Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and its application in industrial design. Units will include: advanced 3D construction techniques, constraints, assembly modeling, finite analysis and document development. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisites: IND 2000 .
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IND 3911 - Rapid Prototyping (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This class involves the study and practice of using computer aided design and drawing to interface with computer aided machining. The course presents the concepts of part positioning, machining reference datums, tooling, tool path, accuracy, and precision. Students are expected to design and produce finished parts for their design portfolios. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: IND 2901 .
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IND 4100 - Furniture III (4)
When Offered: Fall
This course is an advanced investigation into designing with new materials and techniques for furniture. Discussions will focus on contemporary issues affecting the furniture design industry. Topics covered may include green design, trend materials, ready-to assemble or knock-down, and packaging. Studio eight hours.
Prerequisites: GRA 3102 , IND 2120 , IND 2201 , IND 3120 , IND 3200 , and a declared major in Industrial Design.
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IND 4110 - Furniture IV (4)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
This course is an advanced study of furniture design. Through the development of a systematic design methodology, students will undertake an in-depth approach to problem- solving for furniture design. Understanding and utilizing research as a primary tool, students will address specific design criteria and innovate for niche markets. Through the production of the actual working prototype, a further sense of how design functions as a tool will be achieved. In addition, this hands-on application will foster a greater knowledge of materials, the applied integration of CAD, and an appreciation for craftsmanship. Studio eight hours.
Prerequisite: IND 4100 .
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IND 4555 - Contemporary Industrial Finishing (2)
When Offered: On Demand
Care and maintenance of finishing equipment; selection and use of spray equipment; preparation of the surface to be finished, staining and filling undercoating, top coating, oil finishes, application of simple and synthetic finishes. Lecture one hour, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: IND 2005 . [Dual-listed with IND 5555.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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IND 4557 - Design for Manufacture (3)
When Offered: Fall
The theoretical design, development, and mass production of a manufactured product. To include market survey, design selection, prototype, construction, development of jigs and fixtures, and implementation of process planning and control systems. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: IND 2000 [Dual- listed with IND 5557.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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IND 4565 - Applied Furniture Design and Construction (4)
When Offered: On Demand
The study of traditional and contemporary furniture, and its importance, design, and construction procedures. The student may design and construct a piece of traditional or contemporary furniture. Lecture two hours, laboratory four hours.
Prerequisite: IND 3025 . [Dual-listed with IND 5565.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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IND 4576 - Production Techniques in Industrial Crafts (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An analysis of functional design and production methods used in industrial crafts. Individual projects designed to employ various technical and mechanical methods of production to leather, ceramic, metals and combination of these craft materials. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: IND 2116 or permission of the instructor.
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IND 4596 - Design and Material Development for Industrial Crafts (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An analysis of the development processing, and finishing techniques used for ceramics, leather, and non-metal materials. Emphasis is on exploratory problems and the application of these materials to the design of industrial craft products. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: IND 2116 or permission of the instructor.
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IND 4701 - Product Design Studio III (5)
When Offered: Fall
The first semester of the senior design studio places higher expectations on the student’s design process, as developed in IND 3711 Product Design Studio II . Projects are research oriented, and documentation of the development of design ideas is paramount for successful completion of the course. Design research, as it can be applied to their upcoming senior design projects, is the focus toward the end of the semester. The subjects of design culture, the materiality of objects, product semantics and user-centered design are among the research topics and points of discussion. Potential projects may include consumer electronics, toys, transportation, and housewares. Industry sponsored projects are often undertaken as well. Studio five hours.
Prerequisite: IND 3711 .
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IND 4711 - Product Design Studio IV (5)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
The final semester of the product design studio sequence examines professional practice in the field of industrial design, professional ethics, available jobs, and opportunities for continued education. A fully executed design project is the primary focus of the semester, with the student using the research skills developed during the previous product design studios. Potential projects may include furniture design, exhibit design, consumer products, medical devices, and sporting goods. Studio five hours.
Prerequisite: IND 4701 . Passing a portfolio review is a requirement of this course.
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IND 4811 - Professional Practice in Industrial Design (3)
When Offered: Fall
In this course, students prepare to enter their career field. Course topics may include the development of professional contacts, interviewing skills, portfolio development, and the preparation of résumés, press releases, and design contracts. Students develop a comprehensive package to prepare for employment based on improved skill sets and capabilities. In-class learning is augmented by site visits to manufacturing facilities and design offices in the area.
Corequisite: IND 4701 or IND 4100 .
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IND 4900 - Internship (3-12)
When Offered: On Demand
Minimum 160 work hours.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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INT 1001 - Visual Literacy I (3)
When Offered: Fall
Introduces fundamentals of 2D graphic communication through a variety of design projects. Investigates principles and elements of design through problem-solving methods. Introduces composition, lettering, layout, line quality, graphic representation and color theory. Lecture one hour, studio four hours.
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INT 1002 - Visual Literacy II (3)
When Offered: Spring
Explores principles of three-dimensional design as they relate to client-based markets, addressing issues of form, space and the design process. Pertinent vocabulary and concepts involved in the creation and critique of three-dimensional, client-based, functional objects, products and spaces will be covered. The course introduces problem solving techniques through ideation, form studies and models. Lecture one hour, studio four hours.
Prerequisite: INT 1001 .
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INT 1100 - Interior Design Studio I (3)
When Offered: Spring
Foundation studio course, explores the fundamentals of interior design including the design process, principles and elements. Investigates problem-solving techniques through a variety of small-scale two and three-dimensional projects. Introduces critical thinking, analysis and communicating volumetrically. Includes creative problem-solving, process drawing, quick sketching and rendering, and modelmaking. Provides exposure to green design and team design. Laboratory two hours.
Prerequisites: INT 1001 . Corerequisite: INT 1002 or permission of the instructor.
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INT 1300 - Design Matters (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
Design Matters provides a survey of the interdisciplinary design professions and their impact on culture and human behavior. The course will focus on why design matters to both the professional in the field and the consumer. Activities include review of case studies of a range of design solutions and discussions about interdisciplinary design methods and terms. Lecture three hours.
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INT 2001 - Visual Literacy III (3)
When Offered: Fall
Explores various graphic communication methods by means of advanced drawing and presentation techniques. Investigates manual and digital three-dimensional pictorial views, design sketching, presentation drawings, perspective, delineation and rendering. Provides exposure to a variety of graphic communication media, color theory, and presentation methods. Lecture one hour, studio four hours.
Prerequisites: INT 1002 and completion of the Freshman Portfolio Review, or permission of the instructor.
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INT 2100 - Interior Design Studio II (3)
When Offered: Fall
Introductory studio, focuses on application of design principles and elements in shelter interiors. Provides exposure to universal design principles, special populations, green design, social responsibility, human factors, kitchen and bath standards and specifications. Emphasizes critical thinking, space planning, circulation, and spatial analysis. Typical projects may include small and medium-scale residential and multi-family interiors. Studio six hours.
Prerequisite: completion of the Freshman Portfolio Review.
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INT 2110 - Interior Design Studio III (3)
When Offered: Spring
Intermediate-level studio, focuses on systems design. Explores problem identification, research, functional analysis, programming methods and space planning theory. Investigates codes, and the integration of building systems. Includes theories of circulation, systems, application of ergonomics, ADA, building codes, ceiling systems, and specifications. Typical projects may include medium scale work, retail and exhibition spaces. Extends analytical and strategic thinking. Studio six hours.
Prerequisites: INT 2100 and must be a declared INT major.
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INT 2200 - Interior Design Systems I (3)
When Offered: Spring
Provides basic understanding of interior building products with focus on materials and finishes. Also includes systems furniture, architectural wall systems, and ceiling systems. Investigation and analysis of properties, selection criteria, costs, maintenance, specifications, codes, performance testing, sustainability, and life-cycle costing. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: completion of the Freshman Portfolio Review or permission of the instructor.
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INT 2300 - History of Interior Design and Architecture I (3)
When Offered: Fall
Explores history of interiors, architecture, and materials from prehistoric (ancient) times to the Industrial Revolution. Includes residential and commercial spaces. Provides exposure to multi-cultural issues in design. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: completion of the Freshman Portfolio Review or permission of the instructor.
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INT 2310 - History of Interior Design and Architecture II (3)
When Offered: Spring
Explores history of interiors, architecture, graphic and industrial design, and materials from the Industrial Revolution to the present. Includes residential and commercial spaces. Provides exposure to multi-cultural issues in design. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: completion of the Freshman Portfolio Review or permission of the instructor.
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INT 2330 - Kitchen and Bath Workshop (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Use of the National Kitchen and Bath Association Guidelines in the design and evaluation of kitchens and baths. Incorporates universal and green design concepts into space planning and specification of products for kitchens and bath design. Explores ergonomic and anthropometric research for decision-making. Emphasis primarily on residential applications. Lecture two hours, studio two hours.
Prerequisite: INT 2100 or permission of the instructor.
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INT 2400 - Interior Design Sophomore Field Study (0)
When Offered: On Demand
Travel, tours and study of areas of interest within the interior design profession. Manufacturers, design firms, showrooms and museums are typical destinations.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: completion of the Freshman Portfolio Review or permission of the instructor. Attendance and overnight stays required.
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INT 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Approved contract is required.
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INT 3001 - Architecture and Design Internship Workshop (1)
When Offered: Fall
Emphasizes study and preparation for the design workplace experience including internship requirements and objectives. Provides discussion of procedural and ethical concerns and preparation for the interview process. Includes research, goal-setting, design and creation of application materials and portfolio. Lecture one hour.
Prerequisite: completion of the Freshman Portfolio Review or permission of the instructor.
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INT 3005 - Interior Design Studio IV (3)
When Offered: Fall
Intermediate-level studio, focusing on global design in commercial environments. Course provides application of human environmental studies, multi-cultural studies, advanced graphics, space planning, lighting and green design. Typical projects may include hospitality facilities (hotels, resorts, restaurants), branding and consumer studies, and retail. (SPEAKING) Studio six hours.
Prerequisite: INT 2110 . (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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INT 3105 - Interior Design Studio V (3)
When Offered: Spring
An advanced studio which focuses on problem-solving skills related to collaborative design. The course further develops concept writing, process drawing, space planning, design development, detailing, and green design understanding. Typical projects may include medium-scale healthcare and socially conscious design/service-based learning for non-profits. Studio six hours.
Prerequisite: INT 3005 .
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INT 3200 - Interior Design Systems II (3)
When Offered: Fall
Explores ambient interior systems such as lighting, acoustics and indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Includes basic principles of illumination, exploration of light sources, identification, terminology, analysis, calculations, graphic representation and documentation to effectively communicate lighting design, acoustics and IEQ. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: INT 2200 or permission of the instructor.
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INT 3320 - Environment and Human Behavior (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
Explores interrelationships between human behavior and the built-environment. Emphasizes synthesis of empirical research, analysis, mapping, design guidelines, programming, written documentation, and post-occupancy-evaluations. Study may include proxemics, human factors, social behavior, stressors and other prominent areas of research. Analysis may include residential or commercial spaces. Current topics may include placemaking, global issues, culture, defensible space. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisites: completion of the Freshman Portfolio Review and R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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INT 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Approved contract is required.
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INT 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Approved contract is required.
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INT 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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INT 3551 - Technical Assistant (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised, meaningful, planned and evaluated laboratory assistant experience. Students enrolled in this course will act as instructional aides within various interior design courses.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: completion of the Freshman Portfolio Review or permission of the instructor.
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INT 4100 - Interior Design Studio VI (4)
When Offered: Fall
Advanced studio. May include programming and client issues, complex topics with professional documentation, focus on green design and advanced problem solving. Typical projects may include competition scenarios from varied sources. Studio eight hours.
Prerequisite: INT 3105 .
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INT 4108 - Studio VII Pre-Design (2)
When Offered: Fall
This course focuses on pre-design phases for the senior project. Content may include project proposals, comprehensive research, programming, codes analysis, project management, site analysis, building identification and other pre-design issues. The course stresses the importance of pre-design work in the overall design process, with emphasis on current periodicals, references and literature. Lecture two hours.
Prerequisite: INT 3105 .
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INT 4110 - Interior Design Studio VII (4)
When Offered: Spring
Final in a series of studios focusing on in-depth individual interior design projects. Emphasizes research, programming, comprehensive design, documentation and detailing. Typical projects may expose students to historic preservation, adaptive reuse issues, green design and incorporates advanced technical, analytical and theoretical problem-solving methods. Studio eight hours.
Prerequisite: INT 4100 . Corequisite: INT 4320 .
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INT 4301 - Current Issues in Interior Design (1)
When Offered: On Demand
Explores current issues and trends in interior design. Emphasizes synthesis of research and critical thinking for creative problem solving. Topics vary from year to year. Laboratory two hours.
May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.
Prerequisite: INT 3105 .
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INT 4320 - Professional Practices in Design (2)
When Offered: Spring
Explores issues and ethics of interior design professional practice. Includes discussion of legal certification, professional organizations, and NCIDQ examination. Provides advanced study of professional standards, codes and specifications. Lecture two hours.
Corequisite: INT 4110 .
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INT 4330 - Construction Documents and Detailing (2)
When Offered: Spring
Explores methodology of developing a comprehensive set of construction documents for commercial interior design projects using CAD as a production tool. Emphasizes drawing and document standards for plans, elevations, schedules, details and specifications in accordance with professional practice. Studio four hours.
Prerequisite: INT 2110 .
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INT 4400 - Interior Design Senior Field Study (1)
When Offered: On Demand
Travel, tours and study of areas of interest within the interior design profession. Metropolitan areas, manufacturers, design firms, showrooms and museums are typical destinations.
Barring duplication of content, a student may repeat INT 4400 twice for a total credit of three semester hours with permission of the instructor. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: INT 2110 or permission of the instructor. Attendance and overnight stays are required.
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INT 4900 - Internship (4)
When Offered: Summer Session
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: all 3000-level interior design coursework.
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ITC 2010 - Narrative, New Media, and Gaming (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “How We Tell Stories”)
This course addresses the ways in which we tell stories in the digital age. Through exploring storytelling in social media, mobile contexts, and gaming, students in this course will experience a range of different narratives in many types of digital media, such as interactive online stories, podcasts, and video games. We examine forms of digital storytelling within media, marketing, and education, with opportunities for students to research, participate within, and to create original narratives as they share their own stories in a variety of media.
(Same as C I 2010 .) (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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JPN 1010 - Beginning Japanese I (4)
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to basic skills necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese, with emphasis on the use of functional, communicative language. Open to students with no previous experience in Japanese.
One small-group conversation section per week required. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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JPN 1020 - Beginning Japanese II (4)
When Offered: Spring
Continuation of skills necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese with emphasis on the use of functional, communicative language.
Prerequisite: JPN 1010 or consent of the instructor. One small-group conversation section per week required. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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JPN 1040 - Intermediate Japanese I (3)
When Offered: Fall
Focus on various aspects of culture, society, literature, traditions, and daily preoccupations through continued development of communicative language skills. Reinforcement, expansion, and synthesis of concepts of language and culture through contact with authentic materials.
Prerequisite: JPN 1020 or consent of the instructor. Laboratory work required. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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JPN 1050 - Intermediate Japanese II (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
A continuation of JPN 1040 . Focus on various aspects of culture, society, literature, traditions, and daily preoccupations with continued development of communicative language skills. Reinforcement, expansion, and synthesis of concepts of language and culture through contact with authentic materials.
Prerequisite: JPN 1040 or the equivalent. Laboratory work required. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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JPN 2000 - Japanese Discussion Section (1)
When Offered: On Demand
Japanese discussion section offered in conjunction with selected content courses. There will be weekly discussion and readings in Japanese relating to attached content courses.
Course can be repeated up to three times for credit.
Prerequisite: JPN 1050 or equivalent.
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JPN 2001 - Advanced Japanese I (3)
When Offered: Fall
Focuses on acquiring additional proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Prerequisite: JPN 1050 or consent of the instructor.
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JPN 2003 - Advanced Japanese II (3)
When Offered: Spring
Focuses on acquiring more advanced proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Prerequisite: JPN 2001 or consent of the instructor. Laboratory work required.
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JPN 2500 - Independent Study (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
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JPN 2530-2549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring. On Demand
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JPN 3010 - Japanese Popular Culture (3)
When Offered: On Demand
A survey course taught in English that explores the evolution of Japanese pop culture, including comics (manga), anime, music, fashion and style, and its impact on society.
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JPN 3500 - Independent Study (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
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JPN 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: On Demand
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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JPN 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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JHP 2300 - Introduction to Holocaust and Judaic Studies (3)
When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
This interdisciplinary course provides an introduction to the study of the Holocaust and Judaism. It familiarizes participants with key terms in the analysis of the Nazi genocide of the Jews and the examination of one of the most eminent monotheistic religions. The class combines these explorations with a focus on the histories and main foundational narratives of the Holocaust and Judaism and, finally, applies them to a range of literary and visual sources, including writings by genocide survivors. The course places specific emphasis on war in its treatment in Jewish theological and cultural traditions and its complex intersections with genocide.
(Same as HIS 2300 .)
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JHP 2350 - Introduction to Peace Studies (3)
When Offered: On Demand
In this course, students will explore relevant theories about peace studies, as well as a history of the development of the area of peace studies. The course will ask students to discuss the problems that arise when working in the area of peace and evaluate the ways in which states and individuals consider waging peace. Finally, the course will encourage students to consider their contributions toward achieving a world in which people can resolve conflicts more effectively. Given the ultimate goal of understanding ideas such as negative peace and positive peace and nonviolent methods for conflict resolution, this course will be very interdisciplinary, including but not limited to academic fields in political science, sociology, psychology, economics, gender studies, anthropology, and literary studies. Working across fields and supporting an open discourse allows for multiple interpretations and perspectives.
(Same as GLS 2350 .)
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JHP 3151 - Comparative Genocide in the Twentieth Century (3)
When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
This advanced course combines an analysis of conceptual approaches to genocide studies with an examination of specific twentieth century genocides. The examined cases include the Ottoman genocide of the Armenians, the Holocaust, the mass murders in 1970s Cambodia and 1990s Bosnia, and the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The course pays specific attention to the motivations of perpetrators, the role of mass media, and the international community’s politics of naming and intervention.
(Same as HIS 3151 .)
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JHP 3154 - The Holocaust: Interpretation, Memory, and Representation (3)
When Offered: Spring
This upper-level course examines key scholarly debates in the study of the Holocaust’s perpetrators, victims, and bystanders. The class also analyzes the memorialization and often-conflicting representations of the Holocaust in German, Israeli, and American societies after 1945. It demonstrates how the Holocaust does not only exist as a devastating reality of Jewish history, but has also become an integral component of global history with a profound impact on our world today. The course evolves around a Center-supported research trip during spring break that alternates between Holocaust memorials and archives in Washington, D.C., Germany/Poland, and Israel.
(Same as HIS 3154 .)
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LAT 1010 - Beginning Latin I (3)
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to Latin and its influence on the Romance languages and English. Emphasis is placed on reading, writing, and translating.
Laboratory work required.
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LAT 1020 - Beginning Latin II (3)
When Offered: Spring
Mastery of elementary grammar and syntax through readings, written assignments, and laboratory work.
Prerequisite: LAT 1010 or consent of the advisor. Laboratory work required.
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LAT 1040 - Intermediate Latin I (3)
When Offered: Fall
A study of Latin culture and language as revealed through the work of Cicero and other Latin writers of the classical period. Readings are supplemented with a review of grammar and syntax. Emphasis on Latin literary styles and their influences on the Romance languages.
Prerequisite: LAT 1020 or adequate score on the Latin placement test or consent of the advisor.
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LAT 1050 - Intermediate Latin II (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
A study of classical Latin culture and language as revealed through poetry and prose. Emphasis on major figures such as Catullus, Horace, Vergil, Livy and Petronius.
Prerequisite: LAT 1040 or consent of the advisor. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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LAT 2500 - Independent Study (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
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LAT 2530-2549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring. On Demand
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LAT 3010 - The Aeneid (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Prerequisite: LAT 1050 or four years of high school Latin or permission of the instructor. Key passages are selected for translation and discussion.
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LAT 3020 - The Roman Historians (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Prerequisite: LAT 1050 or four years of high school Latin or permission of instructor. Translation of selected passages and discussion of literary values of Livy, Sallust and Tacitus.
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LAT 3500 - Independent Study (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
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LAT 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: On Demand
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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LAT 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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LAT 4010 - Roman Satire (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Selections from Horace and from Juvenal will be read. Discussions will include each poet’s specific characteristics and his influence on western culture.
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LAT 4020 - Roman Comedy (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Selections from the comedies of Plautus and Terrence will be read. Discussions will include the practice of contamination and the playwright’s influence on western culture.
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LAW 2150 - Legal Environment of Business (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An introduction to the legal environment in which business must operate. Selected areas of the law are investigated as well as the historical, political, cultural, ethical and technical context in which law exists and operates. Ethical issues are integrated throughout the course. Current legal topics that impact business are analyzed and discussed.
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LAW 3910 - Business Law I (3)
When Offered: On Demand
A study of selected areas of the law that affect the commercial community. Includes the law of contracts, sales, commercial paper, agency and other legal topic areas. Common law concepts are investigated as well as the impact of the Uniform Commercial Code on commercial transactions. The course is designed to give students an awareness of legal problems that may exist in commercial transactions, and to develop the analytical skills necessary to recognize and seek assistance for such problems.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and LAW 2150 or equivalent.
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LAW 3930 - Hospitality Law (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Laws applicable to ownership and operation of hotels, restaurants and resorts. Consideration of contracts, real property, ownership forms, torts, liabilities, duties and administrative agency regulations.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and HOS 2000 .
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LAW 3960 - Insurance Law (3)
When Offered: On Demand
A study of the legal issues that affect licensing, regulation, sales and claims in the insurance industry. Common law and statutory schemes are investigated as well as the ethical responsibility of all involved parties. This course is designed for insurance majors that seek an in-depth understanding into the legal framework of the insurance process.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and LAW 2150 .
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LLC 0100 - TOEFL Preparation for International Students (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Introduction to the TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language as well as an in-depth concentration in each of the three areas of the test: listening comprehension, structure, and reading comprehension. Students will have the opportunity to learn important test-taking strategies to improve their TOEFL scores. Course counts as three hours credit toward course load and full-time student eligibility, but does not count toward hours required for graduation (see “Institutional Credit ”).
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LLC 1000 - English for International Students (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: First Year Writing
Listening, speaking, reading and writing English for advanced students whose first language is not English. Emphasis on communication in a variety of academic and social settings. This course is self-paced to enable the student to concentrate on individual needs and problem areas. In addition to class meetings, students will be assigned a tutor to assist them with assignments.
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LLC 1210 - Language and Culture: Selves and Others (1)
When Offered: Fall
This one-credit hour course is required for mentors in the Language and Culture Community. Class requirements will include readings and activities focusing on intercultural communication, as well as participation in intercultural skill building activities. Students (mentors) will work to implement among the first-year students of the Language and Culture Community what they practice and discuss in class with their mentees. LLC 1210 may be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours with different content.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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LLC 1530-1549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
Can be used for elective credit only.
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LLC 2010 - Mythology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Examination of the chief Graeco-Roman myths, their influence on artists and writers of western culture, and their place as examples of human mythopoeic tendencies. Open to all students. No prior knowledge of Latin required for enrollment.
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LLC 2015 - Arab Culture Through Film (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course will examine salient social and cultural characteristics of contemporary Arab society as reflected and projected through Arabic cinema and film. Relevant films and documentaries are screened and discussed, each with its own cultural theme and motif. The topics will largely focus on four main themes or parameters: the formation of cultural identity; struggle for independence; popular culture and realism; role and status of women.
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LLC 2025 - Literature in Translation (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Literary Studies Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “How We Tell Stories”)
A study of various literatures in translation, from the medieval through the modern period, focusing on the language and culture areas featured in departmental offerings. Course content will vary and may concentrate on poetry, fiction, drama, or a combination.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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LLC 2040 - Border Crossings: U.S. Hispanic Literature and Culture (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Literary Studies Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Las Americas”)
This course explores the ethnic and cultural diversity of U.S. Hispanic literature and culture, as well as its historical, political, and ideological ties to Latin America. It is designed to highlight local to global connections and to provide a vantage point from which students can reflect on their own experiences and cultural identities. Course is offered in English.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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LLC 2045 - The Spanish-Speaking World (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Literary Studies Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “How We Know What We Know About the Past: Method, Evidence, Knowledge”)
This course provides a broad overview through representative readings and films of both the continuity and the cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world, past and present. Topics to be covered will include language, demographics, identity formation, social structure, political institutions, literature, and the arts. Taught in English.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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LLC 2050 - Say What? Language in Mind and Society (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Expressions of Culture”)
An exploration of the issues surrounding human language and its relationship with thought, cognition and culture. Students will have the opportunity to learn how the sounds, structures and meanings of human languages are produced and interpreted, and will explore variation among world languages as well as the relationship among language, society and culture. Different theoretical approaches to these issues will be explained. The course will also examine the interaction between language and mind and the neurological basis of human language, and will look at the application of linguistic principles in language learning and artificial intelligence.
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LLC 2510 - Sophomore Honors Seminar in Literature in Translation (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A study of various literatures in translation, from the medieval through the modern period, focusing on the language and culture areas featured in departmental offerings. Course content will vary and may concentrate on poetry, fiction, drama, or a combination of genres.
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LLC 2530-2549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring. On Demand
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LLC 3010 - Second Language Acquisition (3)
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
A survey of the leading theories of language acquisition (experiential, cognitive, linguistic-theoretical) and their application to ESL pedagogy. The fundamental questions addressed in the course will be: how learners acquire a second language; similarities between first and second language acquisition; and, ramifications of second language acquisition for classroom instruction.
Prerequisites: two years of a language other than English and LLC 2050 or ENG 3610 .
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LLC 3020 - Language, Society and the Teaching of ESL (3)
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
This course examines the interaction of language in society and investigates the practices, tendencies and the associated difficulties of persons identified with one culture seeking to communicate with persons of another culture. The course emphasizes the effects of cross-cultural communication on second language teaching.
Prerequisites: two years of a language other than English and LLC 2050 or ENG 3610 . (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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LLC 3060 - East Asian Film (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course provides a historical, critical, and theoretical survey of East Asian film. It examines influential films produced in China, Japan, and Korea over the last century and the specific political, social, economic, technological and aesthetic factors that have influenced the shape and character of East Asian cinema. All films screened for the course have English subtitles. No knowledge of East Asian languages is required.
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LLC 3120 - Teaching Languages: Theory and Practice (6)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A study of theories, methods, and best practices for teaching second languages, including instructional strategies, materials and assessment in the K-12 curriculum. This course is designed to allow students to meet the Standards for Second Language Teachers as defined by the NC State Board of Education. Experiences will include development of lesson and unit plans, classroom observations and micro-teaching.
(Same as C I 3120 .) Required for B.S. degree with K-12 teacher licensure.
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LLC 3240 - Cultures of East Asia (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An introduction to the history and cultures of East Asia (China, Japan, and Korea), their social and political structures and their religious and philosophical traditions from ancient times to the present.
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