Current version - Indiana University South Bend

LBST-D 510
LBST-D 511
LBST-D 512
LBST-D 513
LBST-D 514
LBST-D 594
LBST-D 596
LBST-D 600
introduction to graduate liberal
studies (3-4 cr.)
A comprehensive introduction to graduate
liberal studies. Explores the cultures
of the humanities, social sciences, and
sciences. Investigates interdisciplinary
methodologies. Offers strategies for
graduate-level reading, research, and
writing for other publics.
MASTER OF LIBERAL STUDIES
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE (1-4 cr.)
P: LBST-D 510. An MLS graduate elective
course in the humanities. Topics vary.
May be repeated for credit.
MASTER OF LIBERAL STUDIES SOCIAL
SCIENCE ELECTIVE (1-4 cr.)
P: LBST-D 510. MLS graduate elective
course in the social sciences. Topics vary.
May be repeated for credit.
MASTER OF LIBERAL STUDIES SCIENCE
ELECTIVE (1-4 cr.)
P: LBST-D 510. MLS graduate elective
course in the sciences. Topics vary. May
be repeated for credit.
study ABROAD (3-6 cr.)
P: LBST-D 510. This course enables
M.L.S. students to participate in overseas
studies. In some cases there may be a
language prerequisite.
liberal studies directed readings
(1-3 cr.)
P: LBST-D 501, LBST-D 502, LBST-D 503,
and consent of instructor. Independent
study involving systematic schedule of
readings sponsored and supervised by a
faculty member. May be repeated up to a
maximum of 6 credit hours.
liberal studies independent research
(1-3 cr.)
P: LBST-D 501, LBST-D 502, LBST-D
503, and consent of instructor. An
independent research project formulated
and conducted in consultation with a
faculty member and culminating in a final
analytical paper. May be repeated up to a
maximum of 6 credit hours.
public intellectual practicum (3 cr.)
P: Completion of all M.L.S. course work.
A capstone seminar for the M.L.S. public
intellectual option. Students study the
history of public intellectuals, explore
the variety of ways in which public
intellectuals carry out their work, and
create a portfolio of their own public
intellectual work.
IU SOUTH BEND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 4349
LBST-D 601
LBST-D 602
GRADUATE project proposal seminar
(3 cr.)
P: Approval of director. A capstone
seminar for the independent research/
creative activity option in which students
choose a topic or creative activity for their
project, complete the initial research to
determine its feasibility, write a formal
proposal with an extensive bibliography
identifying sources and/or resources
necessary to complete the project, and
defend it before a faculty committee.
graduate project (1-6 cr.)
P: LBST-D 601. Independent project
work conducted in consultation with a
faculty director.
LING: Linguistics (English as a New
Language)
LING-l 100 English Language Improvement (0 cr.)
The development of skills for nonnative
speakers of English in various aspects of
English use, e.g., conversation, grammar,
reading, and writing with a focus on
improving oral communication skills
within the academic context. May be
repeated. Credit does not count toward
any degree.
LSTU: Labor Studies
LSTU-L 100
LSTU-L 101
LSTU-L 110
INTRODUCTION TO UNIONS AND
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (3 cr.)
A survey of labor unions in the United
States, focusing on their organization and
their representational, economic, and
political activities. Includes coverage of
historical development, labor law basics,
and contemporary issues.
AMERICAN LABOR HISTORY (3 cr.)
A survey of the origin and development
of unions and the labor movement from
colonial times to the present. The struggle
of working people to achieve a measure
of dignity and security is examined
from social, economic, and political
perspectives.
INTRODUCTION TO LABOR STUDIES:
Labor and Society (3 cr.)
An introduction to the changing role
of labor in society. The course will
emphasize a comparative approach to
issues confronting labor organizations.