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ENG 202 - The Novel
An examination of the novel, including its origins in the eighteenth century, the development of the form, and the themes and concerns that have given life to the genre from the 18th century to the present. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 203 - American Literature I
Surveys American literature from the pre-contact period to the Civil War, focusing on how significant literary and diverse cultural texts from this period reflect the struggles of a growing nation. Students will read and analyze indigenous creation stories, exploration accounts, autobiographies, sermons, diaries, letters, public documents, and other narratives, frequently paired in order to discover alternate viewpoints. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 204 - American Literature II
Covers important literary trends from the end of the Civil War to the turn of the twentieth century; the modern period from 1910 to 1945; and the contemporary period from 1945 to the present. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 208 - Creative Writing: Poetry
A course designed to give students practice in writing poetry. Its aim is to develop students’ skill and confidence in writing by studying selected examples of good writing. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 209 - Creative Writing: Fiction
Writing of short stories and one-act plays through which students will come to recognize the elements that combine to create clear, dramatic, specific and truthful works. Writers will read their own works and the works of others to help find their own voice, theme and style. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 210 - Topics in Literature
Each section of this course will explore in depth a different literary theme or topic, such as the detective story, bestsellers, or literature on film. Course may be taken more than once as long as the course content is new. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 213 - British Literature I
Surveys the English tradition in literature, beginning with the early Middle Ages and ending with the Restoration. Important themes will include: faith, chivalry, love, marriage, adultery, and heroism. Readings will include selections from Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe and poetry selections from Spenser, Sidney, Shakespeare, Marvell, Wroth, Raleigh, Queen Elizabeth, and Milton. While we will be situating these works in their historical and cultural contexts, emphasis will be on the close reading of these texts. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 214 - British Literature II
Course examines the influence of the Enlightenment, Romanticism, the Industrial Revolution and the fall of the aristocracy, post-World War I Modernism, post-World War II Existentialism and Absurdism, late 20th century Post-Modernism, and 21st century social anxiety on British textual production. Students will analyze a variety of genres including, but not limited to fiction, poetry, drama and film. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 216 - Beat Generation
Focuses on Ginsberg, Ferlinghetti and Kerouac, their social and artistic revolt, their debt to Whitman and other earlier writers, and their legacy in popular culture from the 1960s to the present. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 218 - Argument Based Writing
Builds on the writing and critical thinking skills introduced in ENG 101, offering additional focus on and development of skills used in the reading and writing of academic/argument-based essays. Students will critically read and respond to challenging academic texts, and compose thoughtful and well-supported argument-based essays and research papers. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 220 - American Short Story Cycles
Introduction to the genre of the short story cycle. Through class discussions and essay writing, students will discover the various ways writers have found to create short story cycles or unified short story collections: recurring themes, characters, settings, and plot patterns are some of the unifying elements that will be examined. Representative writers may include Sherwood Anderson, Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, Flannery O’Connor, Louise Erdrich, and Richard Wright. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 223 - The Bible as Literature
Introduces students to the Bible as a literary and historically grounded text. Emphasis will be on the literary, ethical, political, philosophical, and theological uses of scripture by Jews and Christians. Topics will include God and the problem of evil, slavery and freedom, prophecy and justice, history and historical context, gender and race, and law and ethics. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 225 - Literary Criticism and Interpretation
Literary studies are founded on the principles of sound interpretation and analysis. This course will provide students with knowledge of the key approaches to literary texts, including new criticism, reader-response theory, Marxism, Structuralism, Deconstruction, Feminism, New Historicism, and Queer Theory. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 102 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 226 - Early American History and Literature
An interdisciplinary examination of the American past up to and including the Civil War. Course covers American Indian history and culture prior to and after the arrival of European settlers; the founding of the republic; and the ideals, contradictions, and emerging identity of a growing nation. Students will study key events, institutions, reform campaigns, and literary movements, and the broader cultural and ideological contexts in which they arose. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
Cross listed with HST 226.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 230 - Rebels and Misfits
This course will closely analyze the motives of characters who defy authority or their times in selected stories, novellas, poems and films. Examination of characters who choose to drop out or are ostracized will also be conducted, deciding who deserves our sympathy and why. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 235 - Twentieth Century Fiction
A brief introduction to the art of fiction followed by close readings of modern master works. American short stories and novels will be compared to masterpieces from other cultures in order to view fiction as an international phenomenon and, even within nations (such as the United States), as multicultural in nature. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 240 - Boston Writers
Boston Writers will examine works of poetry, fiction and drama by writers from Boston and the surrounding area. Discussions and essay assignments will focus on how writers have responded to the city and region. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 245 - Cartoonists and Satirists
The course explores motives and methods of cartoonists, writers and filmmakers who strike an attitude, mock or comically send up “wrong headed” social trends or government actions. While we will examine uses of satire in some early works, special attention will be given to Aaron McGruder’s Boondocks, Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show, and other contemporary examples. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 260 - Gothic Literature
Gothic Literature introduces students to the concepts, critical theories and principal texts of the Gothic movement from the late 18th Century to the late 20th Century. Students will read a variety of novels and short stories which exemplify the Gothic genre, and study a selection of critical documents which explain and account for the enduring popularity of this compelling literary movement. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 303 - Drama Survey
Survey of the development of drama from the ancient Greeks to the contemporary theater. Students will read works of major playwrights and study theater in terms of culture, theme, style, theory and production. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(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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ENG 310 - Modern American Poetry
Exploration of the tradition of modern American poetry. From Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson to Robert Lowell and Sylvia Plath, the course traces the shaping of the American poetic identity over the past two centuries. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 312 - Literature for Children
Examines the genre of children’s literature from a variety of historical, social, and cultural perspectives. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(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.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 315 - Women and Literature
Study of literature by and about women including the diverse images and roles of women as they are recorded by representative writers in America and England. Reading selections reflect the diversity of ethnic and racial traditions in the United States and the variety of social, political, and economic backgrounds of women’s experience. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 318 - Creative Non-Fiction
Offers students an introduction to the art of creative nonfiction. Students will be encouraged to find their own voice as they learn how to craft essays, reflections, and cultural commentary. 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.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 321 - Literary Triumvirates
Focuses on the work of three authors linked by genre, region, nation, period, or thematic concerns. Emphasis will be on close readings of individual texts, connections among the texts and authors, and critical and theoretical responses to this literature. As the triumvirates will change periodically, the course may be taken more than once. 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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ENG 336 - Nature Writing
Examines the tradition of the literary form of nature writing by reading classic and contemporary texts. Writing about the natural world will be done from a variety of perspectives and genres, including nonfiction, fiction, poems, and field journals. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 337 - American Indian Experience: An Introduction to the Literature
American Indian experience recorded in fiction, autobiography, poetry, and essay in the 20th century and beyond emphasizes specific tribal traditions, values, and practices. The impact of United States government policies on native people, families, and tribes is recorded in the literature. Historical, geographical, political, and economic contexts are considered in this study of works produced by American Indians. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 340 - Playwriting and Screenwriting
Allows the student/playwright the opportunity to develop a clear, specific voice as a writer. To accomplish this, the student will begin by writing one-act plays with the guidance and encouragement of the instructor and peers. Students will learn playwriting by writing and hearing their plays and other plays and by rewriting to clarify plot, conflict, characters, themes, action, theatricality, believability, and actability. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 345 - Fiction and Poetry Seminar
Students choose to write either fiction or poetry or both, and will strive to create work that has a vivid use of imagery and language and a consistent voice and theme. Students will read selected work by other authors. Each student will put together a chapbook of his or her own work. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 208, ENG 209, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 361 - Victorian Secrets: Fear and Hypocrisy in Victorian Literature
This British literature course will focus on the texts of the Victorian 19th century. The course will examine fiction, poetry and drama that represent Britain’s anxious negotiation of 19th century identity from self-assured beacon of industrial progress and proud seat of World Empire, to symbol of urban exploitation and disappearing rural tradition. The course will also examine the development of Victorian aesthetic forms, from the role of the Victorian third person narrator, to the rise of didactic poetic rhythms, to the structure of dialogue in late Victorian dramatic satire. Satisfies Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 365 - Shakespeare
Recognizing that students may have only previously encountered Shakespeare as the “grand master of English letters” or as the “beloved genius of English theater,” this course focuses on alternative readings of Shakespeare’s plays. Students will read the primary texts and examine Shakespeare via contemporary literary and social theories, as well as through recent cinematic treatments of Shakespearean plays and themes. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 367 - Eastern Literature and Haiku
Haiku poetry is the grasp of the essential nature of things. It is what is happening in a place at a moment. The poet describes one moment and one feeling in haiku. By studying how the form of haiku developed through the culture and literature of India, China, and Japan, students will explore how this literature is grounded in Taoism, Buddhism, and Zen Buddhism. We will trace the origins of haiku for a richer understanding of the form. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 480 - Semester Internship
A full-semester field experience, this course requires that students apply academic theories to the professional work environment. The course is planned with and supervised by faculty and site supervisors. A weekly, on-campus supervision group provides the opportunity for students to reflect upon their experiences and learning. Students will be responsible for outside reading and writing assignments designed to integrate theory and practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
All course requirements of the freshman, sophomore, and junior years must be completed, or the school dean must grant permission. Note: students completing a Distance Internship must have reliable internet access; they will be communicating with their instructors via Gullnet. Students must arrange to take Senior Thesis I either the semester before or after the internship.
(Cr: 12)
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ENG 489 - Senior Thesis I
Senior Thesis I is the first phase of a two semester thesis sequence, which provides students with an opportunity to study a specific area within their major more deeply. Students choose a topic in their respective field, and through library research, they write a comprehensive literature review that is then developed into an original thesis project in Senior Thesis II.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 490 - Senior Thesis II
Developing the concept explored in Senior Thesis I, students will investigate a topic related to English in which they have a particular interest. The outcomes of the project are a scholarly paper and a presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 122/122L - Geology and Lab
Examines the basic understanding of the history and principles of physical geology and how it affects human civilization. Internal and external structures of the earth as well as geological, physical, and human processes that create structural changes will be explored. Laboratory skills apply lecture topics to field experiences. Class, three hours per week, (3 cr. lecture, 1 cr. lab). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Satisfies the Science and Math core requirement.
(Cr: 4)
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ENV 140 - Environmental Field Studies
This course will introduce students to environmental data collection, data management and ecosystem monitoring techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to develop their understanding of the scientific method by investigating the many ecosystems that make up the Endicott campus. Satisfies the Science and Math core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 150 - Environmental Issues
Environmental changes and consequences that accompany anthropogenic development and industrialization will be discussed. The student will actively participate in a chronological and systematic investigation of the connections and relationships between ecological systems, energy, raw materials, western industrialization, environmental degradation, and third world population. The content of the course will ultimately serve to establish an historical reference point which will allow for analysis of current environmental status and national policy. Satisfies the Science and Math core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 215/215L - Oceanography and Lab
A basic investigation of the natural and human originated processes that influence ocean life in the intertidal, coral reef, and continental shelf to deep sea habits. Life patterns, adaptations and interrelationships of organisms from mammals to plankton are addressed. The laboratory includes campus field work and local field trips. Class, three hours per week, (3 cr. lecture, 1 cr. lab). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Prior science study preferred but not required. Satisfies the Science and Math core requirement.
(Cr: 4)
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ENV 216 - Natural Disasters and Catastrophes
A survey of Earth’s surface processes, the course examines the causes, locations, and effects of natural and man-made hazards through scientific inquiry and investigation. A focus on mitigation strategies is an important component of this course. Understanding natural hazards as natural processes fosters civic literacy locally, nationally, and globally. Satisfies the Science and Math core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 220 - Environmental Science
Relationships between the living and nonliving components of Arctic, Tropical and temperate ecosystems are discovered and compared. Effects of global and local occurrences on the origin and distribution of species and modern practices of conservation are emphasized. The laboratory includes campus field work and local field trips. Prior science preferred but not required. Satisfies Science and Math core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 130 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 302 - Science Research Methods
This course provides various skills needed to perform methodological and statistical research in scientific fields, and therefore helps prepare the student for the required science-based Thesis I and II experiences. There will be emphasis on the development of testable questions, and acquisition of strategies for critically reading, understanding and evaluating scientific literature. Also, a working understanding of research design and implementation with an emphasis on real world full utilization of statistical analysis, and interpretation and presentation of results will be focal. Satisfies the Science and Math and Writing Designated core requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
MTH 126, junior class status or permission of department chair.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 313 - Modern Conservation: Principles and Practices
This course will advance students understanding of organism, ecosystem, and natural resource conservation. The course will provide an in-depth understanding of the history of the conservation movement, the science of conservation, theory of conservation practices, and the challenges that face future conservation efforts in light of an ever changing planet. Students will be expected to understand and use the tools implemented by practitioners in the conservation field. Students will also be introduced to modern conservation techniques and emerging sub-disciplines such as conservation genetics. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of the scientific method, ecology, and the environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENV 140 or BIO 130 and at least one other environmental science/biology course, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 338 - Energy and the Environment
The complexities and consequences of energy use in our technical society will be evaluated and discussed. The course will examine and analyze the fossil fuel era, the multitude of energy sources currently available and the benefits and environmental costs of each. The course will also focus on the science and mathematics of energy in order to give the students a multidimensional perspective of the most fundamental problem of current and future society. Satisfies the Science and Math core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENV 220 and junior class status.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 480 - Semester Internship
A full-semester field experience, this course requires that students apply academic theories to the professional work environment. The course is planned with and supervised by faculty and site supervisors. A weekly, on-campus supervision group provides the opportunity for students to reflect upon their experiences and learning. Students will be responsible for outside reading and writing assignments designed to integrate theory and practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
All course requirements of the freshman, sophomore, and junior years must be completed, or the school dean must grant permission. Note: students completing a Distance Internship must have reliable internet access; they will be communicating with their instructors via Gullnet. Students must arrange to take Senior Thesis I either the semester before or after the internship.
(Cr: 12)
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ENV 489 - Senior Thesis I
Senior Thesis I is the first phase of a two semester thesis sequence, which provides students with an opportunity to study a specific area within their major more deeply. Students choose a topic in their respective field, and through research, they write a comprehensive literature review that is then developed into an original thesis project in Senior Thesis II.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 490 - Senior Thesis II
Developing the concept explored in Senior Thesis I, students will investigate a topic related to Environmental Studies in which they have a particular interest. The outcomes of the project are a scholarly paper and a presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 023 - Business English I (Offered in Spain)
This course introduces students to Business English at an intermediate level. It aims to provide the business vocabulary students require to participate effectively in business courses and in the world of work. It combines the most recent ideas from the world of business with a strongly task based approach. Students develop their communication skills in presentations, meetings, negotiations telephoning and social English. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 025 - Business English III (Offered in Spain)
This course introduces students to upper intermediate business English. It builds on the skills introduced in Business English II and prepares the students for English Communication. Students continue to study business topics and acquire business vocabulary. They write business letters, reports, press releases, agendas, minutes and summarize articles from business magazines and newspapers. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 034 - Business English IV (Offered in Spain)
This course is intended for students whose skills are between upper intermediate and advanced level. It reflects the fast changing world of business with materials from authentic sources. Students study business topics and acquire proficiency in written and oral communication. They study case studies, practice group work situations and give presentations which all helps to improve their business communication. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 088 - English as a Second Language I (Offered in Spain)
This course is an intermediate level general English course taken simultaneously with Elements of Writing I. Task-based language activities are introduced in short readings and film segments which simulate real situations which the students are likely to encounter. Grammar is taught using oral, written and interactive exercises. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 089 - English as a Second Language II (Offered in Spain)
This general English course takes the students from intermediate to upper intermediate level. It aims to continue to build upon the skills acquired in English as a Second Language I. Task-based language activities are introduced in short readings and film segments which simulate real situations which the students are likely to encounter. Grammar is taught using oral, written and interactive exercises. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 090 - English as a Second Language III (Offered in Spain)
This course is a continuation of English as a Second Language II and will provide students with the opportunity to improve their academic writing skills in preparation for more advanced courses which will require research papers. The text will focus on the writing modes, rhetorical devices and language points required for academic success. Paragraph structure will be reviewed and students will be prepared to write three – and four- paragraph essays. In addition, basic grammatical structures will be constantly reviewed. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 091 - Elements of Writing I (offered in Spain)
Students are introduced to the process approach to writing and keep a portfolio of their work. Revision techniques are practiced; students address grammatical issues within the context of their writing. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 092 - Elements of Writing II (offered in Spain)
The course continues to develop the skills introduced in Elements of Writing I. Students develop a portfolio of their work. In addition, some of the writing assignments are in response to readings, and the final paper involves the use of outside sources. The goal is to prepare students for College Writing Seminar. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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FR 101 - Elementary French
This course will introduce the foundational elements of the French language, and build conversation and grammar skills. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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FR 201 - Intermediate French I
For students who have a basic knowledge of French or have completed a semester of the language. This course will build conversational and grammatical proficiency with particular attention given to reading and writing in the language. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
FR 101 or two or more years of French coursework.
(Cr: 3)
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FR 202 - Intermediate French II
For students who have had two or more years of French language coursework, this course will build conversation and grammatical skills with particular attention to spoken language. Students do not need to take FR 201 or FR 202 in sequence. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
FR 101 or two or more years of French coursework.
(Cr: 3)
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FR 220 - French Film and Fiction
In this course, taught in French, students will read French short stories and watch French films. They will discuss and analyze both with respect to theme, character, plot, and other literary devices. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least one year of college French or equivalent.
(Cr: 3)
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FR 300 - Advanced Topics in French
Taught in French, this course will provide students with the opportunity to further develop their understanding of the French language through a focus on conversation, film, fiction, the media, or poetry. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
FR 201, FR 202, or four or more years of French coursework.
(Cr: 3)
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HMS 100 - Introduction to Human Services
This course provides an introduction to the various aspects of the human services field. Particular attention is given to the professional roles, issues, and strategies that are found in the helping profession. This course is intended to assist students in evaluating their interest, motivation, and capabilities for professional work in the human services field. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HMS 187 - Mozambique Service Project (Offered in Spain)
This project is a joint venture between the College for International Studies (CIS) and the two NGOs Cruzada por los Niños (Madrid) and Fundación Mozambique Sur (Massaca). It is designed for students in all fields who want to explore the structure, importance and mission of NGOs on location. To provide students with an appropriate context, a five week course will introduce them to Mozambican history, politics, culture, environmental, educational and social issues. This course is complemented by a one-week internship activity in Massaca/Mozabique in which they share the unique experience of active volunteer work for the NGO Cruzada por los Niños. Supporting the Massaca orphanage program will not only help them develop important social and intercultural skills, but it will also profoundly contribute to their personal development as responsible global citizens.
(Cr: 2)
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HMS 300 - Contemporary Issues in Human Services
Examines current issues in the human services field and investigates selected subjects with an emphasis on the most recent research in the field. The specific theories, subject matter, and techniques focus on the human services system and how it can be improved. Students will also be required to examine alternatives to the current system and the practicality of their implementation. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as course content is new.
Prerequisites & Notes
HMS 100 and junior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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HMS 305 - Social Policy
Examines the principles, guidelines, and concepts that direct social action and policy. The concept of advocacy and legislative action will be discussed. Policy issues to be addressed will include housing, health care, families, the elderly, and the poor. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
HMS 100, PSY 100 or SOC 101.
(Cr: 3)
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HMS 310 - Crisis Intervention
This course presents theories, strategies, and skills and an overall introduction to clinical crisis intervention. Models for assessing and responding to crises are presented. Topics such as medical and psychological traumas, post-traumatic stress disorder and professional burnout will be part of the curriculum. Special emphasis is given to disaster psychology, natural disasters, terrorism, school violence, and suicidology.
Prerequisites & Notes
HMS 100 and PSY 100.
(Cr: 3)
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HMS 324 - Addictive Behaviors
The physical and psychosocial impact of addictions will be explored with an emphasis upon the involvement of professionals from different disciplines. Research studies on the prevalence, causes, and problems associated with addictive behaviors will be explored, as well as related policy questions.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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HMS 330 - Non-Profits for Social Change: Philanthropy in Action
Students will study the history, philosophy, and religious foundations of philanthropy in the U. S; explore philanthropy as a vehicle of social change and reform; reflect on philanthropy as an expression of psychological and moral development; and gain first-hand experience of philanthropy by forming a model foundation that awards small grants to non-profit organizations in the community.
(Cr: 3)
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HMS 387 - Costa Rican Culture and Community Service Project
A semester-long course that culminates in a community service project in Costa Rica. Important themes in intercultural communication, service learning, Costa Rican history and contemporary culture are explored. The in-country component consists of a cultural orientation in Costa Rica followed by a service project and an evaluation retreat.
Prerequisites & Notes
One semester of college level Spanish and acceptance into the course during the spring of the preceding year.
(Cr: 3)
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HMS 427 - The Victimization of Children
This course will cover the history of child victimization as a social problem, its dynamics, prevalence, outcomes, research issues, how the media treats child victimizations, and contemporary policies. The course will focus on child victimization in the United States, but will also examine international victimization of children. The goal of this course is to provide students with a broad understanding of childhood victimization and the resources available to address it. The course is also intended to cultivate the knowledge and skills that will allow students to critically evaluate representations of childhood victimization in a variety of contexts. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
CJ 100, HMS 100, or CJ 356, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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HMS 440 - Understanding and Treating Sexual Trauma: Theory, Research and Practice
Provides an overview of research factors that both increase and decrease trauma suffered by victims of sexual abuse. All forms of sexual victimization will be addressed including sexual assault, date rape, incest, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, clergy abuse, and rape in times of civil strife or war. Myths and misconceptions will be explored, as well as historical and global implications. Strategies for completing sexual victim trauma assessments for all ages of victims will be taught as well as more advanced and “cutting edge” techniques for treating victims of sexual victimization.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100 and PSY 335, and junior class status, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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HON 100 - Honors Seminar I
A foundational seminar for honors students which examines the concept of “culture” from a range of perspectives drawn from the field of cultural studies. Students will read and interpret cultural texts, examine the culture of their academic discipline, and engage in field-based activities that apply theory to practice. High standards of academic reading, writing, and discussion are expected throughout the course, and students will be asked to complete substantial papers, presentations, and research projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
Acceptance in the Endicott Scholars Program. Meets the LST 100 Seminar in Academic Inquiry core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HON 150 - Honors Seminar II
Building on the foundation started in HON 100, this course asks students to apply their understanding of culture to a range of cultural settings, materials, and practices. Students will continue to read and interpret cultural texts, examine the culture of their academic discipline, and engage in field-based activities that apply theory to practice. High standards of academic reading, writing, and discussion are expected throughout the course, and students will be asked to complete substantial papers, presentations, and/or research projects. A learning portfolio assessing intellectual growth throughout HON 100 and HON 150 will be completed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Participation in the Endicott Scholars Program and HON 100. Meets the ENG 101 College Writing Seminar core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HON 200 - Honors Seminar III
For students who join the Endicott Scholars program after their freshman year, this course examines the concept of “culture” from a range of perspectives drawn from the field of cultural studies. Students will read and interpret cultural texts, examine the culture of their academic discipline, and engage in field-based activities that apply theory to practice. High standards of academic reading, writing, and discussion are expected throughout the course, and students will be asked to complete substantial papers, presentations, and research projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
Acceptance in the Endicott Scholars Program. Students may not enroll in this class if they have completed either HON 100 or HON 150.
(Cr: 3)
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HON 350 - Honors Seminar
Focusing on different themes each semester, this upper level honors seminar builds on the academic foundation of HON100, HON150 and HON200, enabling students to explore concepts and ideas across academic disciplines. Course readings and writings are aimed at the advanced honors student and reflect high academic ability. The course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new. Satisfies a core elective requirement only.
Prerequisites & Notes
Acceptance into the Endicott Scholars program and completion of either HON100 and HON150, or HON200.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 101 - Western Civilization I
A survey of European history from earliest times to the Renaissance. Included in the topics for discussion are Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages and the rise of Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 102 - Western Civilization II
A survey of European developments from the 17th century to the contemporary period. Emphasis will be placed on the “modernization” of European politics and thought, particularly during the Enlightenment, and during the 19th and 20th centuries. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 103 - United States History I
A survey of the early American experience from European discoveries to the Civil War. Topics considered include the Colonial era, the American Revolution, early political developments and the origins of industrialization. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 104 - United States History II
A survey of more recent American history from Reconstruction to our present era. Topics considered include “Big Business,” the Spanish American War, the Progressive Era, World War I, the Depression, the New Deal and World War II. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(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.
(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.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 201 - Contemporary Approaches to History
Surveys recent trends in historical research and writing and analyzes the contested nature of history and collective memory in contemporary society. Using models of scholarship on history in the United States and abroad, the course will examine the kinds of evidence and prisms (e.g. politics, race, gender, nation, culture) historians use to interpret the past and the kinds of history (e.g. narrative, comparative, biographical) they write. Required of all history majors and minors, but open to any interested students. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 218 - Topics in World History
Each section of this course will explore in depth a different aspect of world history, such as the history of a country, region, cultural or political movement. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as course content is new. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 225 - The Salem Witch Trials
Explores the history of and myths surrounding the Salem witch trials, and, more generally, the politics of scapegoating. Readings, including trial transcripts, will focus on the origin, development, and legacy of the trials, and on Puritanism, witchcraft, legal practices, and the status of women in colonial-era New England. Visits to local historical sites will enhance understanding of the trials. The course will also examine more recent witch-hunts and instances of hysteria associated with McCarthyism, AIDS, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and the September 11 terrorist attacks. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 226 - Early American History and Literature
An interdisciplinary examination of the American past up to and including the Civil War. Course covers American Indian history and culture prior to and after the arrival of European settlers; the founding of the republic; and the ideals, contradictions, and emerging identity of a growing nation. Students will study key events, institutions, reform campaigns, and literary movements, and the broader cultural and ideological contexts in which they arose. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
Cross listed with ENG 226.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 227 - Boston History
Surveys the history of Boston from the colonial era to the present. Examines the legacy of the Puritan presence in the 17thcentury, the city’s role in the Revolutionary War, the immigrant experience, reform movements, race relations, urban planning, and politics. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 229 - The American West
Surveys the history of the American West from the pre-colonial era to the recent past. Topics include the Lewis and Clark expedition; the impact of westward expansion and government policies on Native Americans; the significance of the frontier in American history and culture; the building of the transcontinental railroad; the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II; and the West in popular culture. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 230 - African-American History
A survey of the unique history, contributions and struggles of African Americans from 1619 to the present including: slavery; the abolitionist movement; the emergence of free black communities; the Civil War; emancipation and Reconstruction; segregation in the Jim Crow South; African American leadership and institution building in the North; Blacks during the depression and the roots of the post-WWII Civil Rights Movement. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 235 - Public History
Examines how history is publicly presented and interpreted in museums, historic preservation projects, heritage trails, commemorative public art, civic celebrations, and feature films and documentaries. Students will learn about best practices and potential career paths in public history and the field’s relationship to “academic” history and the heritage industry. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 245 - The History of Modern China
This course is a survey of Chinese history from 1800 until the contemporary period. This course examines the experience and interpretation of the 1911 Revolution, the Nationalist Revolution, the Communist Revolution and the Cultural Revolution. The course also considers the role of the West in China ’s development, China ’s place in the East Asian world, intellectual trends, economic transformation, the natural environment, and the dilemmas of modernity for Chinese governments, intellectuals and working people. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
One social science core curriculum course.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 260 - Modern Latin American History and Culture
Surveys the history and culture of Latin America from its struggle for independence to the recent past. Examines the geography and economy of Latin America and the role of religion and race in the region. Political traditions in Latin America, e.g. dictatorships and movements for democracy, and the region’s role in international affairs and its relationship to the United States, will also be covered. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 280 - Middle East History
Focuses on the history of the Middle East from 600 C.E. to the present, encompassing the beginnings of Islam, migration of peoples, and the development and transformation of early and modern Middle Eastern empires, including politics, society, and economy. We will also look at the integration of the Middle East in the world economic and political system, the nature and impact of imperialism, at cultural, intellectual, artistic, and political movements, and the position of the Middle East in the world today. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 301 - Communism, Fascism and Democracy
Analysis and comparison of the major ideological movements of the 19th and 20th centuries. The course goes on to analyze 19th century “Liberalism,” the Utopian Socialists, Marx and Engels, Lenin and Trotsky, the “Revisionists,” the Fabian and Christian Socialists, Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
One core social science course.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 302 - Russia in the 20th Century
A thorough analysis of the origins and historical development of Soviet Russia, Czarist background, the 1905 Revolution, Marxist-Leninist ideology, World War I, the Bolshevik Revolution and Civil War, Russia in the 1920’s, the triumph of Stalin, the Five Year Plans, the Purge, Soviet foreign policy, World War II, the Cold War, De-Stalinization, Detente and Brezhnev to the present. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
HST 102.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 306 - New England History
The role of colonial New England (especially Massachusetts) in early American history. Among the topics considered are Puritanism, politics, crime, punishment, the economy, art and society. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
One core social science course.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 310 - Economies and Peoples
A broad survey of world economic history from the earliest times to the present. The causes and effects of economic change and expansion will be studied. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 317 - Civil Rights Movement
A survey of the unique set of events, circumstances and struggles that shaped the U.S. in the 1950’s and 60’s collectively known as the Civil Rights Movement. This course offers an analytical examination of the freedom movement which continues to this day by looking at the African-American struggle for freedom, justice and equality beginning in 1954 with the historic Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision to the present. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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