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Reading knowledge of French recommended. This course explores the "Baroque" interest in meta-theatricality ("the play in the play") by concentrating on Pie rre Corneill es' 1636 LÃillusion com ique. The play is situated in the theatrical, literary, and artistic corpus of the seventeenth century: in France (Rotrou, Moliere, Descartes, Poussin); in Spain (Calderon, Velazquez); and beyond. We also reflect on the contemporary adaptation of baroque theatre, in particular through the Court Thea tre's preparation for a production o f Tony Kus hner's ver sion of Corn eille's play; students engage in the dramaturgical process with Director Charles Newell. Students taking the course for French credit must complete all readings and written work in French. L. Norman.
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PQ: Third- or fourth-year standing. This course examines the major trends in French intellectual and literary life between 1900 and 1930, in relation to the social and political environment. We consider the influence of thinkers like Durkheim, Bergson, and Benda; examine the impact on the affaire Dreyfus; and read works by Barrès, Proust, Péguy, Gide, Alain, and Breton. All work in Frenc h. T. Pavel. Autumn
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PQ: SPAN 10300 or 20300, depending on the requirements of the program for which credit is sought. Students are required to submit the College Reading and Research Course Form. This course involves directed readings on special topics not covered by courses offered as part of the program in Spanish. Subjects treated and work to be completed for the course must be chosen in consultation with the instructor no later than the end of the preceding quarter. Autumn, Winter, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
PQ: Consent of undergraduate adviser. Students are required to submit the College Reading and Research Course Form. Must be taken for a quality grade. In consultation with a faculty member, students must devote the equivalent of a one-quarter course to the preparation of a BA project. Winter.
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PQ: Advanced standing and consent of instructor. Autumn, Winter.
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Required of students who are majoring in Religious Studies. This course introduces some of the central concerns, problems, and materials of Religious Studies. Students are exposed to a range of primary and secondary source material grouped around a set of themes chosen by the instructor. Possible themes include canon, prophecy, revelation, initiation, priesthood, sacred space, discipline, and ritual. J. Z. Smith. Autumn.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores Jewish thought and literature from ancient times until the modern era through a close reading of original sources. A wide variety of works is discussed, including the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). Texts in English. Autumn. ( A)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an immersion in the texts of the New Testament with the following goals: through careful reading to come to know well some representative pieces of this literature; to gain useful knowledge of the historical, geographical, social, religious, cultural, and political contexts of these texts and the events they relate; to learn the major literary genres represented in the canon (i.e., "gospels," "acts," "letters," "apocalypse") and strategies for reading them; to comprehend the various theological visions to which these texts give expression; and to situate ones elf an d one's prevailing questions about this material in the history of interpr etation. M. Mitchell. Wint
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3.00 Credits
This course is a close reading of the autobiography of Teresa of Avila in which we pay attention to her attitudes towards prayer and religious practice, mystical experience, community organization, sin and redemption, and gender. Our reading is supplemented by other texts written by Teresa, as well as secondary works that help us interpret her in her historical context. L. Pick. Winter. ( A)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of religion in American, from the founding of the colonies to the American Revolution. Topics include Puritanism, witchcraft, revivalism, slavery, gender, Native American religion, the coming of the Revolution, and the separation of church and state. C. Brekus. Winter. ( A)
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