courses of instruction - Lafayette College

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
major with a related one such as Econom
ics and Business, Government and Law,
History, or International Affairs.
Requirements for the major: Achievement
of Russian proficiency on a second-year
level (Russian 101-102,111-112; two cours
es in Russian literature in Russian or En
glish (Russian 209,210, 311, 316;
Comparative Literature 161,162); History
243 or 244; Government and Law 225, or
238; and at least three other courses in
Russian/East European Studies such as
Art 216; Economics and Business 377;
Government and Law 225, 238; History
243, 244, 354; Russian 209, 210,211, 311,
316; Comparative Literature 161,162;
INDS 280, REES 460, REES 495-496. In ad
dition, all majors must fulfill a capstone re
quirement. It is recommended that this be
met by participation in some form of
study-abroad program in Russia or East
ern Europe (INDS 280 meets this require
ment); or by writing an Honors Thesis
(REES 495, 496). Students can also meet
this requirement by completing either
REES 460 or History 354.
460. Reading and Research in Russian/
East European Studies. This course gives
advanced students the opportunity to in
vestigate intensively an area of special in
terest. The student is required to meet with
the instructor periodically throughout the
semester and at the conclusion of the
course to submit a scholarly paper as well
as to be prepared to take an oral examina
tion on his or her work. Hours arranged.
Offered as needed. S taff
495,496. Thesis. Students interested in
completing a thesis for Program Honors are
advised to consult with the program coordi
nator toward the end of their junior year.
Following selection of a topic and thesis di
rector, a research design must be provided
at the opening of the fall semester. The stu
dent then completes 495. If the thesis direc
tor and program coordinator conclude that
sufficient progress has been made, the stu
dent takes 496 and completes a thesis for
submission for honors. Staff
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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Lafayette encourages students to integrate
and evaluate the knowledge gained in
many different courses and departments
through a number of interdisciplinary aca
demic programs.
Majors and minors: Seven major programs
(Africana Studies, American Studies, Behav
ioral Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Interna
tional Affairs, Mathematics and Economics,
and Russian and East European Studies) and
eight minor programs focusing on broadly
organized interdisciplinary topics are offered
within the A.B. curriculum. In addition, a
student may develop an individual interdis
ciplinary A.B. program. Petitions for such
majors must be endorsed by three faculty
members representing the disciplines in
volved and must be approved by the Aca
demic Progress Committee.
INDS130. The Violent Earth Humans
and Earthquakes. This course is designed to
demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of
science. The topic, earthquakes, is examined
from three different scientific perspectives in
an attempt to understand the geological and
physical reasons for their occurrence as well
as their social and psychological effects.
An important aspect of this course is a basic
understanding of scientific methodology.
Mr. Antanaitis, Mr. Malinconico
INDS 232. Charisma and Charismatic
Leadership: An Interdisciplinary Course
in Social Scientific Inquiry. An explora
tion of the concepts "charisma and charis
matic leadership." Max Weber's "ideal
type" of the charismatic leader provided a
general model and useful starting point
for social scientists of many different disci
plines and theoretical points of view. The
course considers a wide range of analyti
cal readings organized around a series of
case studies of charismatic leaders from
different periods, cultures, and walks of
life. Lecture. Mr. Schntiderman
INDS 240. From Generosity to Justice:
Addressing Social Problems through
Action and Reflection. This interdiscipli
nary seminar centers on questions that