2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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Course Descriptions
Organization
Undergraduate course descriptions are listed first followed by Graduate course descriptions.
Course Level
Courses numbed below 500 are undergraduate courses. Courses numbered 500 and above
are restricted to graduate students.
In general, courses numbered 100-299 are primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those
numbered 300-499 are primarily for juniors and seniors. In specific cases, however, an undergraduate’s
ability and background rather than class standing will determine the appropriate
level of work.
Grade Status
Unless otherwise noted below each course has a regular grade status. Courses that have a
special grade status of Pass/No Record or Pass/Fail are noted below.
Course Rotations
General rotations are listed at the end of the course description. Please note that these
rotations are estimates and are subject to change.
Course Changes
The University reserves the right to change the course offerings and instructors indicated in the
Catalog without prior notice to persons who may thereby be affected. Every effort is made to
help a student affected by a course change by providing the opportunity for an independent
study or some other suitable arrangement.
Undergraduate Courses
AMERICAN STUDIES
AMST 201 Introduction to American Studies
The heart of both our national and individual identities resides in the complex creation of a
distinctive American culture: in the television shows we watch, the music we listen to, and the
movies we attend. This course serves as an introduction to the American Studies Program by
examining the cultural construction of identities, of what it means to be an American today and
throughout America's past. Our studies will focus on exposing students to various disciplinary
and theoretical frameworks for analyzing cultural expressions and cultural norms, as well as
offer an examination of a wide array of cultural mediums, including but not limited to movies,
music, television, works of pop and pulp fiction and other varied cultural ephemera. 3 Hrs.
AMST 300 Topics in American Studies
An investigation of selected topics in American Studies. Specific topics and their prerequisites
will vary. May be repeated with different subtitles. Repeatable for a total of 6 Hrs. 3 Hrs.
AMST 400 Special Project in American Studies
This course allows qualified students the opportunity to pursue an area of special interest in
American Studies. Students will design these projects in conjunction with supervising faculty
members. Such projects may involve directed readings, internships, or independent study.
Projects must be approved by the Director of American Studies. Open to all juniors and seniors
with at least a 3.0 grade point average. May be repeated for a total of up to 12 credit hours.
1-3 Hrs.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS