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3.00 Credits
The focus of this course is to construct a historically informed philosophy of leadership that encompasses not just what leadership is but why it is valued, when it is legitimate, what its moral purpose is, and how it both shapes and reflects societal norms.
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3.00 Credits
From the 1960 to 2000, Germany has developed a very distinct auteur cinema with independent filmmakers such as Fassbinder, Herzog, Wenders, Adlon, Trotta, Sander, Brueckner, Doerrie, Garnier, Tykwer, and others. The first 20 years of German film were oriented on coming to terms with the fascist past; the second 20 years focused on more contemporary issues. Film critical readings and class discussion in English. All films are subtitled in English and will be assessed with podium technology. Taught in English.
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3.00 Credits
Independent studies with a faculty member at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) centering on a medical humanities research topic. Students will spend up to 10 hours/week at BCM and will be required to submit a written report and/or an example of research products to supervisor and the Dean of Humanities.
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3.00 Credits
Poets, philosophers, artists, and theologians all seek to convey experiences of disease, affliction, and healing this course develops tools for understanding the limits and possibilities of their works, particularly in light of current scientific techniques designed to repair, sustain, and optimize the human body. Readings, films, and short essays.
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1.00 Credits
The HRC Undergraduate Fellowship requires students attend a series of lectures by Rice Alumni and faculty concerning the value and purpose of a humanities degree. Fellows will also be assigned to an HRC faculty fellow and participate in the HRC's programs throughout the academic year. Contact HRC to apply.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar explores Dickens's last decade of life, when he produced works that raised questions about crucial Victorian issues: pollution; imperialism; birth, death, and resurrection; education reforms; capitalism and industrialism; society; values; celebrity authorship; characterizations of women, classes and violence; late style; and others.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar will cross-culturally map death journeys and religious preparations for them in order to investigate the relationship between the anticipated after life journey and the group's metaphysics and praxis. Participants will be engaged in the creation and cultivation of an interdisciplinary approach to the comparative study of traditions.
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5.00 Credits
As a continuation of ITAL 101, the focus will be on spoken and written Italian. Students will continue to acquire fluency, reinforce the abilities to narrate, describe and compare through a wide variety of materials, including the digital resources available on-line through the LRC. Credit may not be received for both ITAL 223 and ITAL 102.
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4.00 Credits
As a continuation of ITAL 201, we will continue to develop the skills required to communicate in Italian on an increasingly wide range of subjects. Students will acquire the ability to read more advanced literary texts, with a focus on contemporary literature and the short story. Digital materials for this course are made available through the LRC.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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