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Mythology for the Modern World

Applying standard analytical models to myths, you’ll study diverse cultural mythologies and their symbolic representations and learn to recognize mythic forms and how they operate in ancient, tribal, and modern cultures.

Film History 3: Contemporary Cinema

Contemporary cinema has a rich pedigree. You’ll study the work of directors Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, Jane Campion, David Lynch, The Coen Brothers, Lars Von Trier, Wong Kar Wai, as well as the Hollywood Blockbuster, Sundance Film Festival, Dogme 95, The Political Documentary, and Third World New Wave.

Power of Myth and Symbol

Delve into cultural mythologies and their symbolic representations. You’ll examine myths and symbols in modern society and identify these themes within your own work.

Genres in Film

Explore dozens of film genres, including drama, comedy, westerns, science fiction, suspense, romantic comedy, mystery, horror, film noir, and more. You’ll study the unique styles of these various genre films and the filmmakers who found fame by making them.

Study Abroad: Seminar in Great Britain

Keep Calm and discover the art, architecture, and history of Great Britain! You’ll explore the region’s historic castles, cathedrals, and treasure-filled museums during your Intersession tour. (This course is cross-listed with GLA 903.) NOTE: LA 276 meets the undergraduate Art Historical Awareness requirement. Students may also seek director approval to… Read More

Discrete Mathematics

Gain math skills for computer science. You’ll learn logic, sets, algorithms, Boolean algebra, number theory, counting techniques, recurrence, trees, and more.

Crossing Borders: Art and Culture in a Global Society

Explore the relationships between Euro-American culture and other cultures. You’ll examine how post-colonialism, transnationalism, and globalism have shaped the production, circulation, and consumption of art.

Looking at Art and Design

Explore the fundamental building blocks of art and design through the study of painting, sculpture, graphic art, architecture, and other media to gain a historical and cultural appreciation of two- and three-dimensional art.

Designing Careers

Pursue the job you want! Hone your communication skills through collaboration, self-promotion, and other professional interactions. You will collaborate across disciplines to write a persuasive project proposal and conduct industry research for seeking out entrepreneurial and employee-based career opportunities.

Spanish 1: Basic Grammar and Speech

Hola! You’ll learn practical applications of basic principles of Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar and gain an appreciation for Spanish and Latin American culture.