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4.00 Credits
The Sophomore Seminar for the Liberal Studies Department is designed for Liberal Studies majors (but is open for all students) to introduce them to "ways of knowing" in the academy, focusing onsocial scientific thought, the humanities, and the arts. Students design a project, which establishes connections, theory, and practice outside the classroom. Requirement for Liberal Studies majors. Satisfies the\ Sophomore Seminar GUR for Liberal Studies majors.
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4.00 Credits
This seminar studies how the various disciplines which constitute the humanities relate to one another and larger issues of human concern, along with critical theories that affect how we regard these areas. Direct experience with elements of cultures, including music, art, literature, drama; reflection on the relevance of such direct knowledge in relation to problems that humans continue to face. Requirement for Liberal Studies majors. Satisfies the Humanities GUR for non-Liberal Studies majors.
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4.00 Credits
Survey of the history, development, and relationships between the social sciences, including anthropology, communication, linguistics, history, political science, and psychology. Methodologies of social science research. Exploration of at least one discipline in greater depth. Requirement for Liberal Studies majors. Satisfies the Social Science GUR for non-Liberal Studies majors.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course combines classroom study with structured off-campus experiences for lower division students in the humanities and social sciences. Travel Fee. Academic themes and destinations vary. (Topic course number range from LS 20401 to LS 20499 in schedule) Selected Topics: Britain France Germany Greece & Turkey Greece-Literature & Culture Italy Rome Spain Argentina and Brazil: Literature and Culture
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3.00 - 12.00 Credits
Practical work experience in an area related to the concentration under the cooperative guidance of a faculty member and an on-the-job supervisor.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Guided study of a topic (or topics) in the humanities or social sciences in a group seminar format.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Parallel to LS20400, this course broadens and deepens the academic content of travel courses for advanced undergraduate students with the same structured off-campus experiences in the humanities and social sciences. Travel fee. (Topic course number range from LS 40201 to LS 40299 in schedule) Selected Topics: Britain France Germany Greece & Turkey Greece-Literature & Culture Italy Rome Spain Argentina & Brazil: Literature and Culture
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Students prepare to undertake their major capstone project (LS 499) by preparing a proposal which includes: the rationale for, learning objectives, methods and outcomes of the senior project, an appropriate literature review, and a timeline for completing the project. The proposal will be presented orally and in writing for approval by a senior project committee (the project coordinator/faculty advisor, 2 additional faculty members, once of whom must be a member of the Liberal Studies Department) prior to beginning the project itself. This proposal and a written self-assessment of learning will constitute the written component of all LS senior projects, to be completed after the student has presented the project to the APU community.
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3.00 - 10.00 Credits
Students draw on interest and previous learning to create a product that caps their APU experience. May range from an academic paper to a film, collection of creative writings, etc. Students will work with one or more Liberal Studies faculty members, as well as others inside or outside the university community.
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2.00 Credits
Introduces skills for open water snorkeling and SCUBA diving. Emphasizes selection and use of specialized equipment, hyperbaric theory, proper planning, diving rescue skills, use of recreational dive tables, and first-aid specific to the activity. Heavy emphasis placed on hazard assessment and safety issues. Course meets Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) and National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) standards. Certification fees are not included in course fees. Students are required to pay a dive-equipment fee; those wishing certification may also need to rent or purchase additional gear for practical sessions. Prerequisites: Swim four laps continuously (any style, no time limit). Tread water for 10 minutes.
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