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MUSC 155 - Skiffle USA Steel Orchestra
CR: 0/1
Participants will study the basic techniques and styles necessary for ensemble perofrmance in a steel orchestra, as well as the role of steel pan in the cultural life of Trinidad and Tobago. Prior musical experience is not required. May be repeated for credit. V.6b
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MUSC 163 - Musicianship I
CR: 3
Do you love music? Do you want to know more about how music works and what it means to the people who make or listen to it? Through an introduction to a wide array of basic musical concepts and skills, this course provides the foundation in musicianship that you will need to better engage with your musical world. Topics include fundamental study in tonality, music notation, music technology, understanding music in historical and cultural context, composition, improvisation, conducting, and more. V.6a
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MUSC 164 - Musicianship II
CR: 3
Prerequisite: MUSC 163. A continuation of Musicianship I, this course completes the foundation necessary for contemporary musicianship. Topics include intermediate study in tonality, music notation, music technology, understanding music in historical and cultural context, composition, improvisation, conducting, and more. V.6a
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MUSC 177 - Applied Composition
CR: 2
Students will have independent instruction in musical composition. Weekly assignments of prescribed composition projects will introduce students to a variety of musical procedures. Additionally, each student will produce a single larger work developed progressively throughout the semester to be presented in performance at the end of the term. May be repeated for credit. Applied music fee required.
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MUSC 179 - Applied Conducting
CR: 2
This course will focus on developing each student’s ability to organize and lead rehearsals of vocal and instrumental ensembles. During the term progressive exercises on beat patterns, transpositions, and score reading, combined with score analyses, will lead to an investigation of rehearsal procedures and teaching strategies. By arrangement with the instructor, students will have the opportunity to lead ensembles in rehearsals to acquire practical experience in applying techniques examined in the classroom. May be repeated for credit. Applied music fee required.
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MUSC 181 - Applied Piano
CR: 2
Prerequisite: Interested incoming first-year students should plan to audition during orientation week. Other audition dates will be announced during the academic year. Upperclassmen desiring applied music study should arrange an audition or consult with the chair of the department prior to registration for the term in which lessons are desired. A weekly, 50-minute private lesson. An applied music fee will be assessed for this course. Music scholarships are available to defray part of the cost. Once a scholarship has been awarded, it will continue to be awarded whenever the student enrolls in the course, as long as funds are available and the student shows sufficient progress. All students enrolled in applied music are required to perform in a departmental recital or before a faculty jury, usually near the end of the academic term. Exceptions may be made for those students who have performed a solo recital or program of equivalent difficulty. May be repeated for credit. V.6b
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MUSC 185 - Applied Voice
CR: 2
Prerequisite: Interested incoming first-year students should plan to audition during orientation week. Other audition dates will be announced during the academic year. Upperclassmen desiring applied music study should arrange an audition or consult with the chair of the department prior to registration for the term in which lessons are desired. A weekly, 50-minute private lesson. An applied music fee will be assessed for this course. Music scholarships are available to defray part of the cost. Once a scholarship has been awarded, it will continue to be awarded whenever the student enrolls in the course, as long as funds are available and the student shows sufficient progress. All students enrolled in applied music are required to perform in a departmental recital or before a faculty jury, usually near the end of the academic term. Exceptions may be made for those students who have performed a solo recital or program of equivalent difficulty. May be repeated for credit. V.6b
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MUSC 189 - Applied Guitar
CR: 2
Prerequisite: Interested incoming first-year students should plan to audition during orientation week. Other audition dates will be announced during the academic year. Upperclassmen desiring applied music study should arrange an audition or consult with the chair of the department prior to registration for the term in which lessons are desired. A weekly, 50-minute private lesson. An applied music fee will be assessed for this course. Music scholarships are available to defray part of the cost. Once a scholarship has been awarded, it will continue to be awarded whenever the student enrolls in the course, as long as funds are available and the student shows sufficient progress. All students enrolled in applied music are required to perform in a departmental recital or before a faculty jury, usually near the end of the academic term. Exceptions may be made for those students who have performed a solo recital or program of equivalent difficulty. May be repeated for credit. V.6b
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MUSC 191 - Applied Strings
CR: 2
Prerequisite: Interested incoming first-year students should plan to audition during orientation week. Other audition dates will be announced during the academic year. Upperclassmen desiring applied music study should arrange an audition or consult with the chair of the department prior to registration for the term in which lessons are desired. A weekly, 50-minute private lesson. An applied music fee will be assessed for this course. Music scholarships are available to defray part of the cost. Once a scholarship has been awarded, it will continue to be awarded whenever the student enrolls in the course, as long as funds are available and the student shows sufficient progress. All students enrolled in applied music are required to perform in a departmental recital or before a faculty jury, usually near the end of the academic term. Exceptions may be made for those students who have performed a solo recital or program of equivalent difficulty. May be repeated for credit. V.6b
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MUSC 193 - Applied Woodwinds
CR: 2
Prerequisite: Interested incoming first-year students should plan to audition during orientation week. Other audition dates will be announced during the academic year. Upperclassmen desiring applied music study should arrange an audition or consult with the chair of the department prior to registration for the term in which lessons are desired. A weekly, 50-minute private lesson. An applied music fee will be assessed for this course. Music scholarships are available to defray part of the cost. Once a scholarship has been awarded, it will continue to be awarded whenever the student enrolls in the course, as long as funds are available and the student shows sufficient progress. All students enrolled in applied music are required to perform in a departmental recital or before a faculty jury, usually near the end of the academic term. Exceptions may be made for those students who have performed a solo recital or program of equivalent difficulty. May be repeated for credit. V.6b
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MUSC 197 - Applied Brass
CR: 2
Prerequisite: Interested incoming first-year students should plan to audition during orientation week. Other audition dates will be announced during the academic year. Upperclassmen desiring applied music study should arrange an audition or consult with the chair of the department prior to registration for the term in which lessons are desired. A weekly, 50-minute private lesson. An applied music fee will be assessed for this course. Music scholarships are available to defray part of the cost. Once a scholarship has been awarded, it will continue to be awarded whenever the student enrolls in the course, as long as funds are available and the student shows sufficient progress. All students enrolled in applied music are required to perform in a departmental recital or before a faculty jury, usually near the end of the academic term. Exceptions may be made for those students who have performed a solo recital or program of equivalent difficulty. May be repeated for credit. V.6b
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MUSC 213 - Classical and Romantic Music
CR: 3
A study of Western vocal and instrumental music from 1770 to 1890, focusing both upon general stylistic developments in their historical contexts and upon the closer study of great works of the Classic and Romantic masters. Basic forms and score analysis will be introduced. These forms include Sonata-allegro form, theme and variations, rondo, minuet and trio, and song forms. III.W, V.1, V.6a
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MUSC 215 - Advanced Daisy’s Harp
CR: 0/2
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course is for music majors and minors seeking to collaborate with musicians and other artists on a musical performance (dancers, writers, visual artists, dramatic artists, etc.). Participants will take a leadership role in designing a unique performance event, curating the works to be performed (including possibly creating new works), choosing the space for performance, rehearsing the works, handling all logistics and marketing for the event, and executing the final performance. Through this comprehensive experience, students will learn both the musical skills and the practical skills required to produce a performance event. Each session will feature a different theme. May be repeated for credit. V.6b
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MUSC 227 - Special Topics in Music
CR: 3
This course addresses topics related to music. Topics will vary by semester. The course may be repeated for credit when the topic is different.
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MUSC 245 - Concert Choir
CR: 1
Rehearsal and performance of the choral literature from the renaissance to the 20th century. Performances with neighboring college choral groups. V.6b
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MUSC 255 - Advanced Skiffle USA Steel Orchestra
CR: 0/2
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Participants will study advanced skills necessary for ensemble performance in a steel orchestra, as well as the role of steel pan in the cultural life of Trinidad and Tobago. Advanced skills may include improvisation, composition/arrangement, and/or ensemble leadership (e.g., section leader). May be repeated for credit. V.6b
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MUSC 261 - Directed Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One MUSC course and permission of the instructor. The study of introductory level material by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.
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MUSC 267 - Improvisation I
CR: 3
Prerequisite: MUSC 163. Students in this course will develop their music improvisation skills through study of how select elements of musical sound (involving rhythm, melody, texture, timbre, dynamics, and form) interact to create the syntax of a given musical style and how to manipulate these elements effectively to create basically sensible musical expressions within that style. Stylistic content will be selected from music traditions throughout history and from around the world. V.6b
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MUSC 284 - Composition Studio
CR: 3
Prerequisite: MUSC 164. Students in this studio will enhance their musicianship and music theory skills by practicing the techniques of contemporary music composition. Students meet both as a group, where they share ideas and works in progress, and individually with the professor to hone their skills. May be repeated for credit. V.6a
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MUSC 303 - Recital
CR: 2
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and preview committee. Presentation of solo or chamber music repertoire or both in recital. The student will present a preview of the recital to music department faculty one month prior to the concert.
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MUSC 315 - Special Topics in Music
CR: 3
This course addresses topics related to music. Topics will vary by semester. The course may be repeated for credit with the topic is different.
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MUSC 327 - Early Music
CR: 3
A study of vocal and instrumental Western music from the period of Gregorian chant through to the early classical period ca. 1770. Emphasis is placed upon study of stylistic developments in their historical contexts. V.6a
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MUSC 361 - Special Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: 100-level MUSC course and permission of the instructor. The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.
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MUSC 367 - Improvisation II
CR: 3
Prerequisite: MUSC 267. A continuation of Improvisation I. Students in this course will further develop their music improvisation skills through advanced study of how musical elements interact to create the syntax of a given musical style and how to manipulate these elements effectively to create sensible musical expressions within that style. Stylistic content will be selected in consideration of student interes. V.6b
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MUSC 377 - Internship
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: Three credits in MUSC and permission of the instructor and program chair. This course is graded P/CR/NC only.
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MUSC 384 - Advanced Composition Studio
CR: 3
Prerequisites: MUSC 284 and pass the Keyboard Proficiency Exam. Students in this course will continue their training in music composition by developing advanced techniques. They will collaborate with other artists on campus to present their work in a culminating performance. Students meet both as a group, where they share ideas and works in progress, and individually with the professor to hone their skills. V.6a
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MUSC 461 - Independent Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One 100-level MUSC course, one 200-level MUSC course, and permission of the instructor. Pursuit of an upper-level research project determined in advance by the student in consultation with a faculty member who will act as the sponsor.
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PHIL 115 - Fundamental Philosophical Questions
CR: 3
A historical introduction to philosophy through a study of great works in the western philosophical tradition. Examples of fundamental questions to be explored include: What is the nature of justice? of freedom? of happiness? of beauty? of truth and knowledge? of mind and body? of personal identity? Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking skills, including the art of conceptual analysis and synthesis. V.1, V.5
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PHIL 119 - Logic
CR: 3
An introduction to the rules of formal reasoning, from classical syllogistic logic to modern symbolic logic. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating the validity of arguments (determining whether conclusions follow validly from given premises) and applying this form of evaluation to a critical analysis of logical fallacies. III.Q
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PHIL 129 - Introduction to Political Philosophy
CR: 3
An introduction to political philosophy and political theory. Possible figures to be covered include Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau, Smith, and Marx, as well as contemporary thinkers such as Jouvenel, Dahl, Arendt, Nussbaum, and Pitkin. V.7
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PHIL 209 - Philosophy and Literature
CR: 3
An examination of the relationship between philosophy and literature, including reading classic and contemporary literary texts as philosophy and reading representative philosophical texts as literature. Commonalities and distinctions between these two modes of discourse, as well as their historical influence on one another, will be considered. Possible figures to be covered include Borges, Chesterton, Lessing, Voltaire, Montaigne, and Eliot. V.2
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PHIL 213 - Global Philosophies
CR: 3
An examination of a significant philosophical topic, theme, or area in a global context. A substantial portion of this course will emphasize one (or more) philosophical tradition(s) beyond the history of western philosophy. Possible subjects include philosophies of the Americas; postcolonial studies; the Logos and the Tao; and philosophies of the African diaspora. V.4
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PHIL 217 - Philosophy of Human Nature
CR: 3
A philosophical examination of the nature of human being, undertaken from the perspective of metaphysical, socio-political, cultural, psychological, economic, ecological, and/or religious questions. Possible topics include the relationship between mind and body (or body and soul); free will and determinism; the self and society; universalism, relativism, and historicism; anthropocentrism and the environment; consciousness and artificial intelligence; and humanism and post-humanism. V.1, V.4
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PHIL 221 - Philosophy of Religion
CR: 3
A philosophical examination of the foundations, meaning, and implications of religious practice and belief. Possible topics include arguments for and against the existence of God (or gods); the problem of evil; the nature of religious experience (and other forms of ecstatic limit-experience across cultures); transcendent versus immanent theologies; religion and politics; the relation between faith and reason; and the connection between religion and ethics. V.1, V.5
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PHIL 224 - Ethics: Theories and Applications
CR: 3
A critical study of the relationship between ethical theories and current practices and issues. Applications studied will vary year to year, but may include topics such as euthanasia, abortion, capital punishment, animal rights, and affirmative action. Possible figures to be covered include Aristotle, Mill, Kant, and Nietzsche. III.W, V.5
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PHIL 231 - Philosophy of Science
CR: 3
A study of the underlying theoretical foundations and assumptions of the institutions and practices of science. The course will take the form of a thematic and historical overview of various philosophies of science with an eye to better understand and discriminate about the science of our daily lives. Topics include questions regarding: scientific method, objectivity, truth, knowledge, substance, observation and perception, and reality. V.8a
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PHIL 236 - Philosophy and the Arts
CR: 3
A philosophical examination of the nature, meaning, and value of the arts, including the visual arts, literature, music, dance, and theater. Possible topics include the ontological status of the art object (what counts as art, or what distinguishes artworks from other kinds of objects); the relationship between art and truth; the roles of the artist and the aesthetic experience; the connection between art and madness; the political function of art; and the relationship between art and ethics. No specialized knowledge of the arts is required. V.1, V.6a
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PHIL 241 - Philosophy of the Environment
CR: 3
An examination of fundamental questions in environmental philosophy and environmental ethics. Examples of questions to be explored include: What is “natural?” What is the difference between nature and culture? Does nature have inherent ethical value? How should human beings relate to the natural world, and what moral obligations do we have to non-human animals and ecosystems? Possible topics include environmental justice and pollutions; global climate change; technology and the environment; environmental and social sustainability; population growth, resource use, and food production; ecological economics; ecofeminism and the critique of anthropocentrism; the philosophical concept of “place;” wilderness management and conservation; American transcendentalism; and environmental art and aesthetics. V.5, V.7
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PHIL 244 - Special Topics in Philosophy
CR: 3
A study of some significant topic in philosophy (e.g., philosophy of the mind, philosophy and film). Topics will vary by semester.
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PHIL 249 - Philosophy of Body, Consciousness, and Perception
CR: 3
A philosophical examination of the nature, history, experience, and science of the body, consciousness, and perception. Possible topics include the relationship between mind and body; the historical constitution of the body as object of scientific knowledge; the social construction of the body, e.g., as gendered, raced, (dis)abled, etc.; power, normalization, and identity; embodied phenomenology and embodied cognition; consciousness and artificial intelligence; non-human animal consciousness; panpsychism; somatic knowledge; aesthetic transformation of modes of perception, e.g., in philosophy of dance and philosophy of painting; and philosophy of color. V.5
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PHIL 261 - Directed Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One PHIL course and permission of the instructor. The study of introductory level material by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.
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PHIL 303 - War, Power, and Justice
CR: 3
Prerequisite: PHIL 115 or PHIL 129 . An examination of the ways in which various political philosophers have analyzed the themes of war, power, and justice. Possible figures to be covered include Aristotle, Thucydides, Machiavelli, and Hobbes, as well as contemporary thinkers such as Morgenthau and Walzer. V.1, V.7
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PHIL 305 - Special Topics in Philosophy
CR: 3
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. A detailed study of a significant philosophical topic not otherwise represented in the philosophy curriculum (e.g., Philosophy of Race, Bioethics, Philosophy of Science, Political Economy, American Philosophy, Cultural and Media Studies, Metaphysics and Epistemology, Philosophy and Film, Philosophy of Language). Topics will vary by semester. Topic for Spring 2019: “Philosophy of Race.” A detailed philosophical examination of the concept, historical formation, and social reality of race, raciality, and racism. Possible questions to be explored include the following: is the category of race biologically determined, socially (historically, politically, culturally) constructed, or both? What is the meaning of this concept of race, and what role does it play in individual and collective identity formation? What role is played by cultural and artistic expresion in the lived experience of raciality? What is the historical relationship between race and power? Is racism best understood as a kind of personal attitude, emotion, and belief, or rather as a structural and systematic phenomenon? How can racism best be resisted or diminished? What are the relations betwen race and ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality? How do race and racism function outside the United States and in contexts that go beyond the black-white dichotomy? Course may be repeated for credit when content is different. V.4, V.5
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PHIL 315 - The Roots of Western Thought
CR: 3
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. An examination of fundamental figures in the western philosophical tradition, which begins in Greece. Possible figures to be covered include Homer, Plato, Xenophon, and Aristotle. V.1
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PHIL 327 - Critical Social Theory
CR: 3
Prerequisite: PHIL 115 or PHIL 119 . A detailed philosophical exploration of critical social and political theory from the nineteenth century to the present. Possible topics include the nature of power and oppression; justice and human rights; economic inequality and exploitation; race and racism; gender and sexuality norms; historical transformation; and revolutionary politics. Possible figures and schools of thought include critical theoretic foundations (e.g., Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Weber, etc.); the Frankfurt School; post-structuralism; critical race theory; postcolonial studies; feminist theory; and queer theory. V.5, V.7
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PHIL 331 - Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
CR: 3
Prerequisite: One PHIL course. An examination of key thinkers in medieval philosophy and theology - including Islamic, Jewish, and Christian philosophers - as well as thinkers involved in the rise of humanism. Possible figures to be covered include Aquinas, Alfarabi, Averroes, Maimonides, Machiavelli, and Montaigne. V.1
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PHIL 338 - Feminist Philosophy
CR: 3
Prerequisite: CORE 210 or one PHIL course. A detailed exploration of feminism and philosophy, including the critical contributions of feminist theory to a range of traditional philosophical subjects (e.g., ethics, social and political philosophy, aesthetics, psychoanalysis, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, and philosophy of language) as well as feminist philosophy of gender and sexuality in particular. Possible topics include the sex/gender distinction; power, normalization and identity, standpoint epistemology; feminist philosophy of body; feminist theories of justice; feminist care ethics; eco-feminism; feminist art and art theory (including literature); gender, race, and class; feminist legal studies; feminism and queer theory, and global feminisms. V.5
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PHIL 342 - Modern Philosophy
CR: 3
Prerequisites: PHIL 115 or PHIL 129 , and one additional PHIL course at the 200-level or above. An examination of key figures and questions of the modern period of Western philosophy, from the early 17th century to the late 18th century. This era in philosophy was rich with intellectual achievements that stemmed from the scientific revolution and influenced Western political thought in ways still used today. Possible figures covered include: Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Berkeley, Locke, Hume, Rousseau, and Kant. Offered alternate years. V.1
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PHIL 361 - Special Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: 100-level PHIL course and permission of the instructor. The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.
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PHIL 368 - 19th/20th Century Philosophy
CR: 3
Prerequisites: PHIL 115 or PHIL 129 , and one additional PHIL course at the 200-level or above. An examination of key thinkers and philosophies in the 19th and 20th centuries that represent dominant movements that arose in response to and critique of idealism and metaphysics, largely from the work of Immanuel Kant. Possible movements covered include: existentialism, phenomenology, analytic philosophy, postmodern philosophy, and critical theory/critical race theory. Possible figures include (but are not limited to): Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Russell, Quine, Wittgenstein, Du Bois, Sartre, de Beauvoir, and Foucault. Offered alternate years. V.1
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PHIL 371 - Topics in the History of Philosophy
CR: 3
A detailed study of an advanced philosophical theme or topic in the history of thought. Topics will vary by academic session and cover one or more of the following historical periods: ancient; medieval and Renaissance; modern (17th-18th century); and recent and contemporary (19th-21st century). This course is intended for students with a background in philosophy and may be repeated for credit when the course content is different.
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PHIL 377 - Internship
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: Three credits in PHIL and permission of instructor and program chair. This course is graded P/CR/NC only.
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PHIL 382 - Philosophy of History
CR: 3
Prerequisite: One PHIL course or HIST majors with senior standing. A philosophical examination of the nature and foundations of history and historiography. Exampes of questions to be explored include: Does history have a purpose, i.e., a final goal or destination? What is the motor of history? Does history have laws guiding its development? What is the nature of historical causation and change? What is the nature of historical explanation? What role does narrative play in how historical events are interpreted and represented? Is history (or historical analysis) ‘objective?’ What is the status of a historical “fact?” Possible figures include (but are not limited to) Vico, Condorcet, Tocqueville, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Collingwood, Braudel, Foucault, Lyotard, Ricoeur, Danto, Hayden White, and Howard Zinn. V.1
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PHIL 452 - Senior Seminar
CR: 3
Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of instructor. This course is a capstone and a workshop intended for senior philosophy majors. Emphasis will be placed on the close reading of a single author’s work and the development of oral and written arguments. III.O, III.W
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PHIL 461 - Independent Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One 100-level PHIL course, one 200-level PHIL course, and permission of the instructor. Pursuit of an upper-level research project determined in advance by the student in consultation with a faculty member who will act as the sponsor.
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PHED 101 - Beginning Swimming
CR: 0.5
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PHED 104 - Swim for Fitness
CR: 0.5
IV.3
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PHED 110 - Strategies for Wellness: Stress Management for Women
CR: 1
Students will learn principles of stress management, analyze factors contributing to personal stress, develop and implement strategies for stress management, and examine the implications for stress in individual wellness.
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PHED 113 - Walking for Fitness
CR: 0.5
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PHED 117 - Weight Training I
CR: 0.5
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PHED 118 - Rape Aggression Defense
CR: 0.5
IV.3
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PHED 120 - Theories of Athletic Training
CR: 3
This course is an introductory exploration in the field of athletic training. It will explore the evolution of athletic training as a defined discipline in the medical world, including discussions on the relationship of athletic training to other healthcare professions. This course will also include basic skills involved with the recognition, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation programs for common athletic injuries.
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PHED 124 - Introduction to Cross Country Running
CR: .5
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PHED 125 - Hiking in the Blue Ridge
CR: 0.5
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PHED 126 - Introduction to Caving
CR: 0.5
IV.3
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PHED 127 - Spinning
CR: 0.5
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PHED 128 - Personal Fitness
CR: 0.5
IV.3
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PHED 129 - Hiking the SBC Trails
CR: 0.5
This course provides an introduction to the Sweet Briar trail system through weekly hikes with the goal of familiarizing students with the campus landscape. Basic principles of outdoor safety and trail etiquette and maintenance are discussed. IV.3
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PHED 132 - Softball Skills
CR: 0.5
IV.3
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PHED 133 - Introduction to Racquet Sports
CR: 0.5
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PHED 135 - Beginning Badminton
CR: 0.5
IV.3
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PHED 137 - Recreational Activities for Fitness
CR: 0.5
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PHED 138 - Fencing
CR: 0.5
IV.3
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PHED 139 - Golf Skills
CR: .5
IV.3
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PHED 140 - Wellness through Movement
CR: .5
IV.3
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PHED 141 - Field Hockey Skills
CR: 0.5
IV.3
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PHED 142 - Lacrosse Skills
CR: 0.5
IV.3
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PHED 143 - Flag Football
CR: .5
IV.3
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PHED 146 - Beginning Tennis
CR: 0.5
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PHED 150 - Soccer Skills
CR: 0.5
IV.3
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PHED 152 - Wing Chun (Martial Arts)
CR: 1
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PHED 155 - Ballroom and Swing Dancing
CR: 1
IV.3
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PHED 161 - Special Study
CR: 0.5-3
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of one course in the department in the activity desired. A student may propose a project for a term, to be supervised by a member of the department with the approval of the chair. Usually, the student does not repeat a special study within the same activity.
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PHED 163 - Nutritional Challenges of the 21st Century
CR: 3
We will examine different views on “healthy eating,” explore the relationship between diet and chronic disease, and discuss educational, biological, psychological, economic, and socio-cultural obstacles we face in attempting to meet our nutritional needs. Students will discuss and critique various theories on nutrition and research and make oral presentations on related topics. They will outline strategies for overcoming our nutritional challenges based on the information presented. III.O
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PHED 164 - Holistic Nutrition and Exercise
CR: 1
Students will learn principles of nutrition and exercise and examine their impact on individual wellness. They will implement a plan for improving their status in both areas. They will be introduced in class to a variety of exercise options using indoor and outdoor facilities on campus. They will participate in and keep a journal on exercise activities outside of class that will total at least 14 hours by the end of the semester. IV.3
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PHED 179 - Introduction to Women’s Sport and Culture
CR: 3
We will examine factors that shaped women’s intercollegiate, Olympic and professional sport in the twentieth century, including historical background, socio-political influences, media coverage, and medical implications of competition. Title IX and the effects of equity action on women in sport will be studied as well, and each student will analyze the impact of the legislation on her own sporting experience. III.O, V.5
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PHED 217 - Weight Training II
CR: 0.5
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PHED 220 - Advanced Personal Fitness
CR: 1
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PHED 221 - Advanced Personal Fitness Theory
CR: 0.5
Prerequisite: PHED 128 . Co-requisite: PHED 220 . This course is designed for students interested in understanding, designing, and participating in training programs to achieve higher levels of human performance through fitness and conditioning. Among topics to be covered are: goal setting and program design; methods of strength training; anatomy, flexibility, and injury prevention; nutrition and the female athlete triad; aerobic and anaerobic energy systems; and sport specific training.
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PHED 225 - Sports Performance Training
CR: .5
IV.3
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PHED 300 - Swimming Conditioning
CR: .5
IV.3
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PHED 338 - Club Fencing
CR: 0.5
IV.3
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PHED 346 - Intermediate Tennis
CR: 0.5
Prerequisite: PHED 146 . IV.3
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PHED 361 - Special Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: 100-level PHED course and permission of the instructor. The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.
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PHED 377 - Internship
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: Three credits in PHED and permission of the instructor and program chair. This course is graded P/CR/NC only.
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PHED 401 - Varsity Swimming Team
CR: 0.5
IV.3
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PHED 407 - Varsity Cross Country Team
CR: 1
IV.3
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PHED 412 - Varsity Golf Team
CR: .5
IV.3
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PHED 432 - Varsity Softball Team
CR: 1
IV.3
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PHED 441 - Varsity Hockey Team
CR: 1
IV.3
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