UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS The - University of Rhode Island

102 Beginning Latin II (3)
Continuation of 101. Students enrolling in this
course should have taken 101 or equivalent. (Lec. 3)
(FC) [D]
301 Intermediate Latin (3)
Grammar review; readings such as Petronius’
Satyricon. Students enrolling in this course should
have taken 102 or equivalent. (Lec. 3) (FC) [D]
302 Intermediate–Advanced Latin (3)
Study of Latin texts from different time periods and
different genres; syllabus changes on a four-year
rotational basis. Students enrolling in this course
should have taken 301 or equivalent. (Lec. 3) May
be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits with different
topics. May be taken once for general education
credit. (FC) [D]
310 Latin Across the Curriculum (1)
Reading of original Latin texts and discussion in
conjunction with courses throughout the University
curriculum. Designed to maintain language skills and
to enrich study of different subjects by using texts in
the original language. (Lec. 1) Pre: 301 or permission
of instructor.
497 Directed Study (1–6)
Individual readings and research. (Independent
Study) Pre: acceptance of a project by a faculty
member; approval of section head. May be repeated
for credit with different topic.
Latin American Studies (LAS)
363 Economic Growth and Development
History
180 Introduction to Latin American Civilization
384 The Modern Caribbean
382 History of Modern Latin America
391 Directed Study or Research
508 Seminar in Asian or Latin American History
Political Science
201 Introduction to Comparative Politics
431 International Relations
Portuguese
335, 336 Topics in the Literature of the Portuguese-
Speaking World
497, 498 Directed Study
Sociology
329 Contemporary Mexican Society
Spanish
305 Early Spanish-American Literature and Culture
306 Modern Spanish-American Literature and
Culture
393 Modern Hispanic-American Literature in
Translation
470 Topics in Hispanic Literature
488 Spanish-American Poetry and Drama
489 The Spanish-American Narrative
497, 498 Directed Study
570 Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture
572 Evolution of Spanish-American Culture and
Thought
574 Interpretations of Modern Spanish-American
Thought
590 The Hispanic Presence in the United States
Letters (LET)
Committee Chair: Associate Professor Morín
390 The Hispanic Caribbean: Study Abroad in the
Dominican Republic (3)
Coordinator: Associate Dean Dvorak
Emphasis on the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and 151 Topics in Letters (3)
Puerto Rico. Topics will include colonization and slav- Study of the history of thought, of the search for valery,
race, gender, religion, European and U.S. interues, of the attempt to define the human condition,
ventionism, migration, and development. (Lec. 3) as reflected in written texts, both past and present.
Pre: SPA 104; HIS 180 is suggested.
(Seminar) May be repeated for credit with differ-
397 Directed Study for Senior Research Project
(3)
Research in a particular area of Latin American studies.
Project must be approved by the LAS Committee.
(Independent Study) Pre: approval of LAS Committee
and instructor.
ent topic. Approved topics: “Francophone Hip-Hop
Culture (L) or (FC) [D]”; “Contemporary France (L)
or (FC) [D]”; “The European Union (L) or (FC) [D]”;
“Introduction to Native American History (L) [D]”;
“Archaeology Frontiers (L) [D]”; “Jewish American
Literature and Culture from ‘The Great Tide’ of Immigration
(1881–1924) to the Present (L) or (A) [D];”
The following are related courses offered by various “Introduction to World Mythology (L) [D]”; “Social,
departments of the University.
Ethical and Political Issues in Disability (L) [D].” May
Anthropology
be taken once for general education credit.
303 New World Prehistory
351 Topics in Letters (3)
315 Cultures and Societies of Latin America
Study of the history of thought, of the search for
415 Migration in the Americas
values, of the attempt to define the human condi-
470 Problems in Anthropology
tion, as reflected in written texts, both past and
Communication Studies
present, at an advanced level. (Seminar) Pre: junior
361 Intercultural Communication
standing. May be repeated for credit as often as the
Economics
338 International Economics
topic changes.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE/LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Library (LIB)
241
Dean: Professor Maslyn
120 Introduction to Information Literacy (3)
In-depth exploration and practice of information literacy
skills designed to support college-level research
and lifelong learning. (Lec. 3/Online) (EC)
140 Special Topics in Information Literacy (1)
Introduction to core concepts of information literacy
and essential skills in finding, analyzing, organizing,
and presenting information. (Lec. 1) Must be taken
concurrently with a course that requires information
literacy skills.
220 Issues of the Information Age (3)
Critical current issues concerning the use of information
are examined. Emphasis placed on the
interdisciplinary nature of information and the use
of research techniques as a foundation for informed
citizenship. (Lec.3/Online) (EC) or (L)
508 Seminar in Biological Literature
See Biological Sciences 508.
Library and Information Studies
(LSC)
Director: Professor Eaton
Students in good standing may take up to 6 credits
of graduate-level library and information studies
courses in their senior year with the permission of
the director of the Graduate School of Library and
Information Studies.
502 Management of Library and Information
Services (3)
Introduction to the process, principles, practices,
theories, and case studies in the administration,
management, and supervision of libraries and information
services. Focus on management functions:
planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.
(Lec. 3)
503 Collection Management (3)
Introduction to the process of collection building
and management of resources including various formats
and subjects for libraries or information centers.
Community assessment, formulation of policies, procedures,
and evaluation methods. (Lec. 3)
504 Reference and Information Services (3)
Practical experience in the use of basic electronic and
print information sources with readings and discussion
on the philosophy and administrative aspects of
reference work. (Lec. 3)
505 Organization of Information (3)
Theory and practice of organizing information following
national and international standards; focus
on bibliographic information. Emphasizes the understanding
and application of cataloging and clas-
COURSES