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Fall 2014 Core Curriculum options:
Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Requirement
CLAS 2305: Ancient Technology
How did they build the pyramids? How far does a catapult shoot? From megalithic worlds to pyramids, from Greek perfume to castles, this course examines how technology, science and engineering contributed to the development of ancient European and Mediterranean societies, particularly the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. CLAS 2305 satisfies the Texas Tech University core curriculum requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
CLAS 2335: Classical Archaeologies: Archaeology of the Roman Empire
Want to know how we dig up the past? Interested in ancient Roman artifacts, from coins to statues? This course is intended to provide students with an introductory overview of the archaeology of the Roman Empire. It will examine the material evidence for the study of Roman society, including the economy, art, the military, politics, and religion. If you have students who love history or just love the latest sword and sandal epic on the big screen, this class would be a great way to satisfy their Social and Behavioral Sciences Core.
Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Requirement:
CLAS 2302. Classical Mythology: stories of gods, demigods, and heroes; their significance in the ancient and modern worlds. Selected readings in translation with lectures and discussions in English. Fulfills core Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement.
CLAS 2303. Sports and Public Spectacles in the Ancient World: Survey of Greek and Roman athletics, the Roman Triumph, gladiatorial combat, and other spectacles in the Ancient World. Fulfills core Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement.
CMLL 2305. Introduction to Language and Culture: Explores such topics as how culture is expressed in languages, how people learn languages, and how people benefit from learning languages. Fulfills core Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement.
FREN 2390. French Culture: A multimedia approach to topics related to French culture. Taught in English. Credit does not apply to major or minor. May not be repeated. Fulfills multicultural and core Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirements
GERM 2312. Literature of the Holocaust: Examination of the Holocaust as represented in literature, film, and art. Conducted in English. Fulfills core Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirements.
GERM 2313. Northern Myths and Legends: Introduction to Germanic myths, epics, sagas, legends, and fairy tales. Selected readings in translation with lectures and discussions in English. Fulfills core Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirements.
RUSN 2304. Russian Culture: An examination of the important historical, political, and cultural events and trends that have been instrumental in forming Russian cultural identity. Fulfills multicultural and core Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement.
SLAV 2301. The Vampire in East European and Western Culture: An investigation of the myth of the vampire from its inception in early East European culture to its popularization in the West. Fulfills Language, Philosophy, and Culture core requirement.
Multicultural Core Curriculum Requirement
ARAB 3305. Introduction to Arab-Muslim Civilization: Overview of Arab-Muslim civilization to include such topics as culture, Islam, cinema, art, and women. In English. Fulfills multicultural requirement.
FREN 2390. French Culture: A multimedia approach to topics related to French culture. Taught in English. Credit does not apply to major or minor. May not be repeated. Fulfills multicultural and core Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirements
RUSN 2304. Russian Culture: An examination of the important historical, political, and cultural events and trends that have been instrumental in forming Russian cultural identity. Fulfills multicultural and core Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement.
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Posted:
7/29/2014
Originator:
LIZ Hildebrand
Email:
LIZ.HILDEBRAND@ttu.edu
Department:
Classical and Modern Lang and Lit
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