Classroom instruction followed by guided visits to relevant museums, monuments, and other points of interest. An interdisciplinary study of a given topic. The topic will be examined from the viewpoint of a variety of academic disciplines. Through readings and discussions, students investigate various aspects of an issue. Although one professor will coordinate the course, there will be frequent guest lecturers and field trips where appropriate.
Topics vary each semester.
Additional prerequisites may be required for given topics. This course provides an introduction to the diversity of human language and the role of language in society. By studying the origins, the interrelationships, and the characteristics of several of the world s languages, students will gain an appreciation for language as an outgrowth of culture. Comparisons and contrasts will be drawn among several of the world s languages, with language-related issues studied from the perspective of different cultures. Students will go off campus to learning sites approved by the academic unit.