2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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IST 325 - World Geography
A comprehensive study of regional world geography. The focus will be on both physiographic characteristics of each region as well as their human culture traits such as population, economics, language, religion and urban space. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between the culture and environment of various regions. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Formerly IST315. Crosslisted with GEO 315.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 110 - World History I
Introduces students to history through an examination of the connections between societies and the relationships between human beings and the environment. Topics to be considered in this course include: the emergence of homo sapiens, early agrarian societies, the rise of world religions, the function and anatomy of land empires, the relationship between agricultural and pastoral economies, the emergence of global trade, and the nature of European, Asian, African, and American societies, cultures, and intellectual traditions until 1500. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Crosslisted with IST 110.
(Cr: 3)
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IST 110 - World History I
Introduces students to history through an examination of the connections between societies and the relationships between human beings and the environment. Topics to be considered in this course include: the emergence of homo sapiens, early agrarian societies, the rise of world religions, the function and anatomy of land empires, the relationship between agricultural and pastoral economies, the emergence of global trade, and the nature of European, Asian, African, and American societies, cultures, and intellectual traditions until 1500. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Crosslisted with HST 110.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 111 - World History II
Surveys world history from the beginning of the Atlantic world system to the present. This course will examine the major questions in the history of the modern world. Topics include: European maritime empires, the rise of Eurasian land empires, environmental change, settlement and displacement, the Atlantic world, the Pacific world, industrialization, global capitalism, and ideas with a global reach. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Crosslisted with IST 111.
(Cr: 3)
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IST 111 - World History II
Surveys world history from the beginning of the Atlantic world system to the present. This course will examine the major questions in the history of the modern world. Topics include: European maritime empires, the rise of Eurasian land empires, environmental change, settlement and displacement, the Atlantic world, the Pacific world, industrialization, global capitalism, and ideas with a global reach. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Crosslisted with HST 111.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 313 - World Literature
An exploration of major works of World Literature from the 17th century through the present. The course will examine representative literature through the lens of genre, theme, major figures, minority voices, major events, literary periods, or national origins. Possible topics include Eastern, Western, African, Asian, Australian, Latin American, and Russian Literature. Students may take more than one section of this course as long as the topic is different from one section to the next. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
Crosslisted with IST 313.
(Cr: 3)
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IST 313 - World Literature
An exploration of major works of World Literature from the 17th century through the present. The course will examine representative literature through the lens of genre, theme, major figures, minority voices, major events, literary periods, or national origins. Possible topics include Eastern, Western, African, Asian, Australian, Latin American, and Russian Literature. Students may take more than one section of this course as long as the topic is different from one section to the next. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Crosslisted with ENG 313.
(Cr: 3)
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REL 104 - World Religions
A survey of major world faiths, focusing on beliefs and teachings concerning God, humanity, the world, concepts of salvation and destiny. The course also explores worship and cultural contribution of the various religions, as well as their influences in the world today. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 305 - Writing for Inquiry
An advanced writing course that helps students develop critical thinking and writing skills as well as the spirit of questioning and inquiry. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 207 - Writing for Media
An introduction to the styles and formats used for writing for various genres and media with an emphasis on print and broadcast journalism. The course will cover, but is not limited to, writing and reporting for print, radio and television; generating a screen play for film; and writing reviews; writing for blogs; and writing for photo essays. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 266 - Writing in the Arts Seminar
Seminar that introduces students to various types and styles of art writing. Provides practical experience in writing artist statements, press releases, educational materials, exhibition critiques and critical, and historical essays. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 334 - Writing Lives
Offers students the opportunity to explore the art of writing autobiography and biography. Class time will be devoted to writing exercises and discussing professional and student writing. Students will also be encouraged to give a public reading of their work. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
A previous creative writing class at Endicott or instructor’s permission.
(Cr: 3)
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