The College of Letters and Science Seven-Course Breadth requirement and American Cultures Breadth requirement are the foundation of the college's liberal arts program. It can only be fulfilled with college coursework; AP exams and other high school work do not count toward this requirement.
* - Courses that also fulfill the American Cultures Breadth requirement
Department Abbreviation: XART 98
Prerequisite: None
Satisfies: Electives do not fulfill University or breadth requirements, but are great opportunities to enrich your schedule in areas you find interesting.
Course Description: Directed Group Study. The subject matter will vary from semester to semester and will be taught by the facilitator. Topics to be related to Art Practice.
Class Description: This is an entry course in the language, processes, and media of visual art. Course work will be organized around weekly lectures and studio problems that will introduce students to the nature of art making and visual thinking.
Department Abbreviation: XRHETOR 2
Prerequisite: None
Satisfies: Electives do not fulfill University or breadth requirements, but are great opportunities to enrich your schedule in areas you find interesting.
Course Description: Basic principles of rhetoric as applied to the criticism and practice of public speaking.
Class Description: Gain help in establishing and developing basic competence in the skills required for effective oral presentations, whether prepared in advance or spontaneous. You cover formulating a clear communicative intent, basic principles of communication and theories of persuasion, organization of presentation material, delivery, use of visual aids and response to audience questions. You make six different oral presentations during the term, with ample opportunity for ungraded practice and coaching prior to evaluation.