2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTH 201 Cultural Anthropology
Emphasizes the heritage and diversity of human culture throughout the world through the study
of human societies, language and culture, cultural change, social groups and relationships, ideology,
ritual and symbolism. Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
ANTH 320 Anthropology of Latin America
This course examines Latin American societies and cultures from an anthropological perspective.
Latin America includes Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Using
a comparative approach, students explore cultural diversity within and between Latin American
nations. A grassroots perspective focuses on local communities as they adapt to change.
Students study the types of problems facing Latin Americans today by examining how the past
has influenced the present. Prerequisites: ANTH 201 or SOCI 203. Spring Term, odd years.
3 Hrs.
ANTH 330 American Ethnic Communities
Students read and discuss book-length ethnographies set in ethnic communities in the contemporary
United States. Ethnographies are in-depth portraits of particular communities based on
systematic, long-term participant observation. They are the building blocks for ethnology, the
comparison of communities to interpret and explain American ethnicity. Included are studies of
recently arrived, immigrant communities along with well-established American ethnic communities.
We examine the history, social organization, cultural values and customs of each community,
looking for similarities and differences in the American experience of community life.
Prerequisites: ANTH 201 or SOCI 203. Spring Term, even years. 3 Hrs.
ANTH 340 Directed Individual Study
Independent reading and investigation of the literature relevant to a specific topic in anthropology.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, permission of the instructor, minimum GPA of
3.00. As needed. 1-3 Hrs.
ANTH 350 Topics in Anthropology
Investigation of a single topic or area in anthropology. The topic may vary from term to term.
May be taken more than once with different subtitles. Repeatable for a total of 6 Hrs. 3 Hrs.
ART – INTERIOR DESIGN
ARDE 201 Fundamentals of Interior Design I
This course introduces the field of interior design including the history of furniture, elements and
principles of design and space planning. Fall Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
ARDE 202 Fundamentals of Interior Design II
This course covers physical needs and social dynamics and how we make ourselves comfortable
and organize the spaces in which we live. Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
ARDE 301 Textiles in Interior Design
This course covers the elements and principles of design within a textile. Involves hands on studio
exercises using textiles as the art form through the advanced exploration of printed and
woven fabrics. Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
ARDE 302 Color and Light
This course explores the study of color and light as elements of interior design. The course will
include the psychology of color and its application as well as its function. 3 Hrs.