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ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department Head: Colonel Addington
Requirements for a major in electrical and computer engineering are specified in Electrical and Computer Engineering . |
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EE 421X - Systems Design I
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3
Part one of a capstone course in the methodologies and attributes of systems design. Topics include: the engineering design process, identification of needs, developing a requirements specification, generating and evaluating concepts, design tools, and professional skills such as teamwork and project management. Particular emphasis is placed on system decomposition, generating behavioral models and testing. Engineering ethics and engineering economy are also represented. Teams of cadets initiate system design based on requirements defined by the IEEE Student Hardware Contest rules. Note: Open to ECE majors only. Civilizations & Cultures Course (X).
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EE 426 - Semiconductor Devices
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3
Topics include: overview of microelectronics fabrication processes; photolithography techniques; oxidation theory, processing and characterization; diffusion theory, processing, and characterization; film deposition techniques; interconnections and contacts in integrated circuits; microelectronic packaging options; and MOS device process integration. The laboratory portion of the course will focus on clean room protocol, and the use of semiconductor processing equipment in the fabrication and characterization of resistors, diodes, and transistors on silicon wafers.
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EE 431 - Digital Signal Processing
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3
Digital Signal Processing discusses the representation of discrete-time signals and systems using time-domain methods such as convolution and frequency-domain methods including the DTFT (Discrete Time Fourier Transform), the DFT (Discrete Fourier Transform), and the Z transform. Other topics include digital filter design and analysis, the impact of sampling in the time and frequency domains, and the design of anti-aliasing and reconstruction filters. The laboratory will emphasize practical considerations involved with the implementation of DSP algorithms. MATLAB will be used for digital signal generation, plotting and the implementation and analysis of DSP operations. Prerequisite(s): EE 230 .
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EE 435 - Fault Tolerant Computing
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers techniques for designing and analyzing fault tolerant digital systems. The topics covered include fault models and effects, fault avoidance techniques, hardware redundancy, error detection and correction, time redundancy, software redundancy, combinatorial reliability models. In addition, Markov reliability modeling, Markov availability modeling, safety modeling, design trade-off analysis, and the testing of redundant digital systems will be covered. Prerequisite(s): MA 220 .
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EE 445 - Computer Networks
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to computer network fundamentals such as network architecture and Media Access Control (MAC). The topics covered include: ALOHA networks, Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA) networks, CSMA Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) networks, CSMA with collision detection (CSMA/CD) networks, token passing networks, Ethernet networks, seven layer OSI model, IEEE network standards, wireless networks to include satellite networks, network media selection, and the fundamental components of the Internet. The ability to design a network to meet a throughput requirement is stressed. Prerequisite(s): MA 220 .
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EE 450 - Biomedical Signal Processing and Biomechanics
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3
This laboratory-intensive course is divided into modules covering two of the largest branches of bioengineering: biosignal processing and the mechanical analysis of biostructures. The first module introduces the Short-Time Fourier Transform and its application to speech processing and synthesis. The two-dimensional Z-Transform and its application to filter and enhance medical images are also covered. The second module has a brief treatment of statics and continuum mechanics, then introduces three-dimensional solid modeling techniques, and ties these together with the use of finite element solvers. Prerequisite(s): EE 431 .
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EE 455 - Electrical/Mechanical Design
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3
Engineering in practice often employs a hybrid of electrical and mechanical design skills. This laboratory-intensive course takes students already proficient in analog design and microcontroller programming, and in the first module ties these skills together with microcontroller analog interfacing methods. The second module consists of a brief treatment of statics and continuum mechanics, and then introduces three-dimensional solid modeling, additive rapid prototyping, and stress analysis techniques. Students then demonstrate mastery of electrical and mechanical design skills in the third module design project. Laboratory experiments involving microcontroller interfacing and computer-aided design complement the lectures. Prerequisite(s): EE 230 , PY 161
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EE 460 - Portable Power
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3
Microelectronics has enabled sophisticated electrically powered communications, sensing/ data acquisition, computing, entertainment and positioning systems that are portable. A major challenge is the lifetime, weight, reliability and resupply of the batteries powering these systems. This course examines high-energy-density solutions capable of meeting these enhanced requirements. A laboratory session examines systems efficiencies, energy conversion/storage methods, high efficiency converters/regulators and testing metrics applied as feedback to a systems engineering approach.
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EE 469 - ECE Internship for Credit
Lecture Hours: 0-3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 0-3
Designed for students pursuing an internship for credit in ECE. Students must meet eligibility, registration, and documentation requirements, as outlined in the VMI Academic Regulations.
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EE 471W - System Design Validation
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3
Part two of a capstone course in the methodologies and attributes of systems design. The objective of this course is to complete and validate a system design satisfying requirements defined by the IEEE Student Hardware Contest rules through a final evaluation occurring as a multi-team competition. This course applies test and evaluation as feedback to conceptual, logical and physical design steps of multiple subsystems and the integrated system. Once implemented and tested, the system design is explored in a formal oral presentation to the faculty accompanied by a formal written report. A reflective essay addresses lessons learned from application of a complex systems engineering process that produces both a product and management processes. Note: Writing Intensive Course (W) Prerequisite(s): EE 421X
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EE 473 - Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Special topics in electrical and computer engineering as suggested by members of the faculty or cadets. Subject and content announced before the semester begins. Topics will be determined upon adequate student interest. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor.
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EE 474 - Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3
Special topics in electrical and computer engineering as suggested by members of the faculty or cadets. Subject and content announced before the semester begins. Topics will be determined upon adequate student interest. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor.
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EE 491-496 - Undergraduate Research in ECE
Lecture Hours: 0-1
Lab Hours: 0-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Designed for students pursuing undergraduate research under the supervision of one or more members of the ECE faculty. Approval of the instructor(s) and the ECE Department Head is required. A final paper and/or presentation will be required at the end of the course, as deemed appropriate by the instructor(s).
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ENGLISH, RHETORIC, AND HUMANISTIC STUDIES Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
Department Head: Colonel Miller
Requirements for a major in English are specified in English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies .
Note: A minimum grade of C in ERH 101 , WR 101, or EN 101 is a prerequisite for ERH 102 , and a minimum grade of C in ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102 is a prerequisite for all 200- and 300-level English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies courses. All 400-level courses have additional prerequisites, which are listed in the course descriptions or provided in registration materials. These prerequisites may be waived by the department head if there is evidence that the cadet is well prepared for the 400-level course.
200-level courses: These courses build on research-informed writing skills developed in ERH 102 - Writing and Rhetoric II . Major writing assignments are typically 1000 words each, totaling at least 2000 words, and emphasizing close reading, synthesis of ideas, and guided use of sources.
300-level courses: Intermediate courses stressing critical reading of more complex works and research-informed writing. Major writing assignments are typically 1500 words each, totaling at least 3000 words, and emphasizing analysis. Assignments require cadets to demonstrate some originality of thought.
400-level courses: Advanced courses requiring more independent work, substantial reading assignments, writing totaling 4000 words, and typically a major course project.
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ERH 101 - Writing and Rhetoric I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the essential principles of rhetoric, develops cadets’ ability to analyze complex texts rhetorically, and refines their writing strategies, paying special attention to their critical reflection on their writing processes. Such essential practices as invention, arrangement, and revision will be emphasized in their writing of expository essays. Minimum grade of C required. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 101.
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ERH 102 - Writing and Rhetoric II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
This course engages cadets in reading, thinking, and writing about contemporary civic issues from a rhetorical perspective. Cadets learn to write persuasive essays for public audiences in which they ethically incorporate research from appropriate secondary sources, as well as to critically reflect on their writing processes. Minimum grade of C required. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 102 or EN 102. Prerequisite(s): ERH 101 , WR 101, or EN 101, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 1
Emphasizing organization and delivery, this course introduces basic rhetorical theory and teaches cadets to consider audience, purpose, context, and occasion as both speakers and listeners. While there are no prerequisites, cadets are encouraged to complete with a minimum grade of C prior to taking ERH 103. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken SE 300.
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ERH 201 - Rhetorical Traditions I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the early history of rhetoric, from the ancient Greeks to the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on defining rhetoric and the ways in which ethical, religious, political, economic, and cultural beliefs and values shape its traditions, terms, and realms of influence. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 230 or WR 230W. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 202 - Rhetorical Traditions II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the development of rhetoric from the Enlightenment through postmodernism. Emphasis is placed on defining rhetoric and the role it plays in everyday arguments, paying particular attention to the conditions–political, economic, and cultural–that influence acts of communication through language. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 203 - Ways of Reading
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A research-oriented introduction to theoretical frameworks for reading and analyzing texts as cultural products, with an emphasis on interpreting the relationship between context and meaning. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken EN 250 or EN 250W. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , EN 102, or WR 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 204 - The Language of Art
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the visual arts both in theory and in practice. Cadets will learn about formal elements, context, content, and interpretation of art as well as experiment with various media in the studio. They will develop visual perception–that is, the ability to “read” aesthetic and intuitive aspects of art and architecture, or the overall language of art. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken FA 207. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 205 - British Literary Traditions
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to British literary movements focusing on major texts that illustrate how writers have shaped and been shaped by traditions and cultures. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken EN 201, EN 201W, EN 202, or EN 202W. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 206 - American Literary Traditions
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to American literary movements by focusing on major texts that illustrate how writers have shaped and been shaped by traditions and cultures. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken EN 209. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 207 - Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to critical thinking about moral concepts and issues, including why one should be moral, major theories of what is right and wrong, and controversial social problems concerning questions of justice, life, and death. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken PH-204 or PH-304. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 211 - Comparative Religion
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introductory survey of the major religious traditions of the world, noting similarities and differences between them. Particular attention is paid to the relation between religion and culture. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken PH 307. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 212 - Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to some of the main concepts and arguments developed by philosophers from before the birth of Socrates to the end of the Middle Ages. Questions to be explored might include: What is the fundamental nature of reality? What is the nature of human beings? What and how can we know about such things? Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken PH 201. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 213 - Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to some of the main concepts and arguments developed by Western philosophers since the Renaissance, and contemporary responses to them. Questions to be explored might include: Can we ever really know anything about the world outside our own minds? Can we prove that God exists? How can a physical body be conscious? Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken PH 202. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 214 - Introduction to Music
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of major styles of music, including brief study of the fundamentals of theory and notation. The course will emphasize both the physical and cultural conditions that shaped each style–e.g., religion, geography, social customs, patronage, architecture, instrument-design–and its products. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken FA 340. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 215 - History of Art I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A foundational study of the arts of sculpture, architecture, painting, drawing, and craft traditions from the Prehistoric period through the Medieval era and from many cultures. The course develops awareness of the importance of the arts as an expression of human endeavor and the intimate connection between art and various social, political, philosophical, and religious movements. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken FA 251. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 216 - History of Art II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A foundational study of the arts of sculpture, architecture, painting, drawing, and craft traditions from the Renaissance through the Modern era and from many cultures. The course develops awareness of the importance of the arts as an expression of human endeavor and the intimate connection between art and various social, political, philosophical, and religious movements. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken FA 252. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 217 - Film and Performance Studies
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the history and aesthetics of film establishing a foundation for understanding and evaluating film as an art form. The course will offer cadets the opportunity to engage critically with visual texts by addressing cinematic reading strategies and textual analysis. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken FA 346. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 221 - Digital Rhetorics
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to navigating, analyzing, and participating in networked writing spaces, as well as developing projects using images, audio, video, and words. Attention will be given to defining digital literacy–its language, modes of thought, and methods of communicating complex meaning–within the historical framework of rhetorical traditions. Projects with practical application for external audiences will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 222 - Genre Studies - Poetry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the conventions of poetry with opportunities to practice writing in the genre. The course emphasizes the process and techniques of original composition and includes opportunities to share work beyond the classroom. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 332 or WR 332W. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 223 - Genre Studies - Fiction
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the conventions of fiction with opportunities to practice writing in the genre. The course emphasizes the process and techniques of original composition and includes opportunities to share work beyond the classroom. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 330 or WR 330W. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 224 - Genre Studies - Nonfiction
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the conventions of non-fiction with opportunities to practice writing in the genre. The course emphasizes the process and techniques of original composition and includes opportunities to share work beyond the classroom. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 334 or WR 334W. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade C.
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ERH 225 - Visual Arts Studio
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the conventions of one or more of the visual arts–e.g., painting, drawing, photography, film, and computer media–with opportunities to practice in the medium. The course emphasizes original creative expression and includes opportunities to share work beyond the classroom. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 230 - Artistic Responses to Social and Political Issues
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the ways in which artists in the fine arts, literature, and/or music have responded creatively to social and political issues. The course may focus on a single genre or issue, or it may take a broader view. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 240 - Poverty and Human Capability
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An exploration of the causes of, and possible solutions to, the problem of poverty, especially within the United States. Cadets will study various ways of understanding and defining poverty, as well as the question of whose moral responsibility it is to do something to alleviate poverty. The goal is not only to develop a greater understanding of poverty and the poor, but also to identify solutions that are both practical and ethical. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken PH 303. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 250 - Teaching Writing
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to contemporary philosophies, theories, and pedagogies of teaching writing, as well as current scholarship on tutoring and writing centers. Special attention is devoted to analyzing the role(s) of the teacher/tutor, responding to texts-in-progress, and continuing to strengthen cadets’ abilities as readers and writers. This course serves as a foundation in the principles in rhetoric and composition that will prepare cadets for (but not guarantee) employment as peer consultants in the VMI Writing Center. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 220. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 301 - Rhetoric and Public Address
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the principles and techniques of effective public speaking and listening practices through examination of a variety of historical and contemporary examples. The course offers advanced practice in persuasive, public address with extensive instructor and peer feedback. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C, and ERH 103 or SE 300.
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ERH 302 - Civic Discourse
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of civic discourse and the major theories of rhetoric that define and shape acts of public literacy today. Particular attention will be devoted to the role that language plays in shaping knowledge, identity, and community, and the way different definitions, purposes, and strategies of rhetoric help us to construct meaning. Cadets will write for real audiences in the public domain. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 303 - Cultural Rhetorics
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A close examination of a significant event, social movement, or major figure particular to a distinct local or global culture. Through the analysis of oral, written, and visual texts, cadets will study and draw conclusions about the rhetorical strategies that drive cultural movements. Course is repeatable based on topic area. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 304 - Language and Style
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An intermediate writing course that focuses on the study of style, one of the five canons of rhetoric. Cadets will develop their abilities to read, draft, and revise complex texts, paying special attention to the relationship between style and meaning. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 311-313 - Professional Writing (Discipline/Field Specific)
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of contemporary issues through the written discourse of professional communities. These seminars will treat select professions–law, the government, the military, the arts, among others. Cadets will study the profession’s rhetorical traditions, read and analyze significant texts from a rhetorical perspective, and develop writing projects that evolve from relevant reading, research, and experiences with professionals in the field. Projects with practical application for external audiences will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 314 - Technical Communication
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the conventions of writing in the workplace. By completing projects for select audiences, purposes, and occasions, cadets will develop the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 321 - British Literature in Cultural Context
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of particular works, authors, or movements focusing on the ways in which cultural and historical context have influenced the composition of and response to literature in Great Britain. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 322 - American Literature in Cultural Context
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of particular works, authors, or movements focusing on the ways in which cultural and historical context have influenced the composition of and response to literature in the United States. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 323 - Philosophy and Literature
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An exploration of similarities and differences between the allegedly ancient enemies, philosophy and literature. Questions to be explored might include: Is literature all subjective, working only to stir emotions? Is philosophy capable of purely objective reasoning? Do philosophy and literature share any goals? Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 331 - Aesthetics
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the field of aesthetics, the philosophical study of art and beauty. Questions to be explored might include: Is beauty in the eye of the beholder or are some works really better than others? How can we know? What exactly is a work of art? Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 332 - Logic and Critical Thinking
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of logic designed to improve cadets’ ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments, understood not as forms of verbal combat but as cases of reasoning from premises to a conclusion. The course aims to improve critical thinking skills and the ability to defend one’s own beliefs rationally. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken PH 301. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 341 - Contemporary Art Since 1945
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the diverse and challenging explosion in art that occurred after the Second World War, from Abstract Expressionism in the 1940s to digital art of the 21st century. Issues such as personal and social identity, cultural and historical occurrences, new media and methods of artistic production, and the overall “shock” that contemporary art presents to modern audiences will be explored. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken FA 362. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 352 - Practicum
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1
A required or optional co-requisite for any course in the departmental curriculum to provide opportunities for practical experiences, including (but not limited to) studio work, editing and design, or tutoring. This course is repeatable. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 361-362 - Independent Study
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Intermediate independent reading, research, and/or writing projects that build on previous oursework in the major, pursued under the supervision of a member of the faculty. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 370-379 - Studies in Art and Culture
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of selected media in light of a particular culture’s history and ideals, beginning with such foundational questions as: What defines a culture? What is the relationship between artistic expression and cultural concerns and values? In what ways is art political? Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 411 - Fieldwork
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
This course gives cadets opportunities to practice good citizenship by engaging in community-based service learning. Cadets’ fieldwork experiences may also involve projects for business, professional, or non-profit organizations. Cadets may choose to work individually with a faculty advisor or to enroll in a regularly scheduled class. Fieldwork experiences must both bear significant academic components and conform to departmentally established requirements and learning outcomes. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 421 - One Text
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of a single masterwork–literary, philosophical, or artistic–focused on the ways in which cultural and historical context influence the production of and responses to texts. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 422 - Major Figures
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of the work of one major rhetorician, philosophy, writer or artist. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 461-462 - Independent Study
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Advanced independent reading, research, and/or writing projects that build on previous coursework in the major, pursued under the supervision of a member of the faculty. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
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ERH 470-479 - Seminar in Rhetoric and Writing
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Focused study of a specific topic in rhetoric and writing, including (but not limited to) historical and theoretical studies, linguistics, creative writing, or writing for a profession such as journalism. Prerequisite(s): appropriate upper-level rhetoric or writing course (as specified in registration materials) or permission of the department head.
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ERH 481 - Senior Capstone Course
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A seminar in which cadets will demonstrate their comprehensive achievement of the learning outcomes in the major by creating a capstone e-portfolio and making an oral presentation to the department faculty. Prerequisites: First Class standing; completion of all Major Core Requirements and at least three required electives. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken EN-480W.
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ERH 495 - Honors Thesis I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A program of reading and research, including preparation of an annotated bibliography and prospectus, for an honors thesis in the major. Prerequisites: completion of all Major Core Requirements and at least three required electives; a 3.2 average in the major; and approval by the department head. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken EN 495.
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ERH 496 - Honors Thesis II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Completion of the thesis for honors in the major. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or higher in ERH 495 and approval by the department head. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken EN 496.
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FRENCH Department of Modern Languages and Cultures
Department Head: Colonel Sunnen
All cadets who enter with two or more entrance units in a modern foreign language are given placement tests and are placed in appropriate courses on the basis of the test results combined with their previous high school language coursework, and after consultation with the department head of modern languages.
A single year of a foreign language shall count toward meeting graduation requirements only when the cadet is studying a second language or is taking a language as an elective.
Cadets must demonstrate proficiency in ML 101 in order to be admitted into ML 102. They must, similarly, demonstrate proficiency in ML 102 before enrolling in ML 201, and in ML 201 before enrolling in ML 202/204. Proficiency in ML 202/204 is a prerequisite for admission to 300-level courses. Completion of two 300-level courses or their equivalent is expected before enrollment in any 400 -level course. Once a cadet has completed work at the 202/204 level, he/she may not return to the elementary level course for credit.
Cadets who present four years of a high school language or demonstrate native or near-native language abilities may not enroll at the elementary level of that language. Such students will have the choice of enrolling either in the first semester intermediate level of that language or in the first semester elementary course of a different language.
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FR 101 - Elementary French I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the fundamentals of French. Primary emphasis on the acquisition of the basic language skills (comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing). Intended for beginners with no previous experience in the language.
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FR 102 - Elementary French II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of FR 101 . Prerequisite(s): FR 101 .
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FR 201 - Intermediate French I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A systematic review of grammar and the readings of texts of significant literary, cultural or historical value. Composition, aural and oral work continued. Prerequisite(s): FR 102 .
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FR 202 - Intermediate French II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of FR 201 . Prerequisite(s): FR 201 .
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FR 252X - France and the French
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive, interdisciplinary survey of French culture that may include topics ranging from the earliest times to the present, with particular attention to literature, the arts, thought, politics, society, food, and customs. Taught in English. This course does not include a foreign language component and cannot be used toward a language requirement. Note: Retakes for credit. Civilizations & Cultures Course (X).
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FR 304 - French Composition and Conversation
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Designed for students who wish to gain a command of spoken and written French. Conducted in French. Prerequisite(s): FR 202 .
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FR 305W - French Thought Across the Centuries I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of French literature, its forms and themes from the medieval period through the French Revolution. Prerequisite(s): one 300-level French course. Prerequisite(s): one 300-level French course. Writing Intensive (W)
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FR 306W - French Thought Across the Centuries II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of French literature, its forms and themes since the French Revolution through the present. Prerequisite(s): one 300-level French course. Writing Intensive (W)
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FR 307 - Intensive Review of French Grammar and Phonetics
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Provides essential grammar review and introduction to French phonetics. Prerequisite(s): FR 202
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FR 310 - Introduction to French Literature
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to reading and analyzing literary works with emphasis on the development of writing skills in French. Methods, terminology, and practice of literary interpretation. Concentration on shorter works from diverse genres. Prerequisite(s): one 300-level FR course.
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FR 314 - French Civilizations and Cultures
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the historical, philosophical, literary, and artistic development of France and/or French-speaking regions, from early times to the present. Prerequisite(s): one 300-level FR course (or with a 300-level FR course), or by departmental permission.
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FR 315 - Introduction to Francophonic Texts
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Builds on reading skills acquired in FR 201 and FR 202 by presenting a variety of texts from many fields of interest: politics, business, literature, history. Conducted in French. Prerequisite(s): FR 202
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FR 316W - Topics in French
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
The topics will vary to reflect cadet and professional interests. The goal of this course is to provide information and foster discussion of diverse topics for the French and Francophone world and to reinforce language skills. Taught in French. Note: Retakes for credit. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite(s): one course at a FR300-level.
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FR 335 - Intermediate French Converstion
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Guided discussions designed to increase fluency, improve pronunciation, and acquire vocabulary in French. Note: This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): one 300-level FR course.
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FR 365 - Professional Communication in Government and Enterprise
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Interdisciplinary study of key aspects of technical French language for government and business, together with an exploration of the history, sociology, and culture of professional environments in the French and Francophone worlds. Exploration of cultural and professional relations among Francophone Africa and France, the European Union, and the United States. Prerequisite(s): one 300-level FR course.
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FR 404W - Applied French Grammar and Composition
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Systematic grammar review with extensive practice in writing French. Note: Writing Intensive Course (W). Prerequisite(s): FR 304 or FR 307 plus one additional 300-level FR course.
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FR 405 - Independent Reading
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Directed readings of major literary works. Research paper is required. Note: Retakes for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Head.
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FR 406 - Independent Reading
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Directed readings of major literary works. Taught in French. Research paper is required. Note: Retakes for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Head.
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FR 421 - French Literature and Civilization I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Study of political, social, intellectual, artistic and literary development of French culture during the medieval, Renaissance and early modern periods. Prerequisite(s): FR 310 and one other 300-level course.
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FR 425 - French Literature and Civilization II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Study of political, social, intellectual, artistic and literary developments in French culture, from the French Revolution through the present. Prerequisite(s): FR 310 and one other 300-level FR course.
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FR 430 - Indroduction to Francophone Studies
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Study of the literatures and cultures of French-speaking countries outside of France that may include Africa, the Caribbean, Quebec and South East Asia. Prerequisite(s): FR 310W and one other 300-level FR course.
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FR 435 - Advanced French Conversation
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Guided discussions centered on specific topics. Designed to increase fluency, improve pronunciation, and knowledge of French culture and language. Extended oral presentations. Note: This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): FR 335
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FR 450 - Modern Language Capstone Course
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
The student will choose a topic incorporating an analysis of historical, literary or cultural factors in the major language area - field experience and interdisciplinary topics are strongly encouraged. Upon approval of the faculty adviser, the student will prepare both a research paper and a 20-minute oral presentation. This course is open to first and second class Modern Language majors or minors. The ML Capstone project will be written in the student’s major foreign language, as appropriate, and it will achieve a language rating of “Advanced-High”. All relevant documentation will adhere to MLA specifications. An accepted ML Honors Thesis could substitute for this course.
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FR 455 - France Today
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Social, political, and economic trends from 1939 - present, with emphasis on the period since 1968. Prerequisite(s): two 300-level FR courses.
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FR 460 - Studies in French and Francophone Culture
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Representative topics include: History of Paris, Role of the Family in French Literature and Culture, Interrelationships of the Arts, French-speaking African Culture, Culture of French Canada, Sustainable Development. Retakes for credit.
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Prerequisite(s): two 300-level FR courses.
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FR 470 - Special Topics in French
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An advanced topics course that will vary to reflect cadet and professorial interests on a period, theme, author(s), genre or movement. This course fosters a close reading of text and discussion of diverse topics from the French-speaking world to reinforce advanced language and cultural knowledge. Prerequisite(s): FR 310W and one other 300-level FR course.
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GEOLOGY Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department Head: Captain Riester
Requirements for a major in Civil Engineering are specified in Civil and Environmental Engineering .
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GE 306 - Engineering Geology
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 4
Earth material properties and geological processes as they apply to the solution of engineering problems. Case histories, rich visual imagery, a field trip, and three hours of lab per week assist in fully developing this “Natural Science Elective.” Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in civil engineering or permission of instructor.
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GERMAN Department of Modern Languages and Cultures
Department Head: Colonel Sunnen
All cadets who enter with two or more entrance units in a modern foreign language are given placement tests and are placed in appropriate courses on the basis of the test results combined with their previous high school language coursework, and after consultation with the department head of modern languages.
A single year of a foreign language shall count toward meeting graduation requirements only when the cadet is studying a second language or is taking a language as an elective.
Cadets must demonstrate proficiency in ML 101 in order to be admitted into ML 102. They must, similarly, demonstrate proficiency in ML 102 before enrolling in ML 201, and in ML 201 before enrolling in ML 202/204. Proficiency in ML 202/204 is a prerequisite for admission to 300-level courses. Completion of two 300-level courses or their equivalent is expected before enrollment in any 400 -level course. Once a cadet has completed work at the 202/204 level, he/she may not return to the elementary level course for credit.
Cadets who present four years of a high school language or demonstrate native or near-native language abilities may not enroll at the elementary level of that language. Such students will have the choice of enrolling either in the first semester intermediate level of that language or in the first semester elementary course of a different language.
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GR 303W - Introduction to Contemporary German Culture I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of contemporary German issues including cultural events, travel, economy, politics, education, transportation, and public opinion. Note: Writing Intensive (W). Prerequisite(s): GR 202X .
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GR 304W - Introduction to Contemporary German Culture II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of contemporary German issues focusing on economy and German for business. Note: Writing Intensive (W). Prerequisite(s): GR 202X .
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GR 307 - Literature Survey (1100-1700)
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Authors and works include: the Nibelungenlied, Hartmann von Aue, Martin Luther, Hans Sachs, Andreas Gryphius and others. Prerequisite(s): GR 202X .
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GR 308 - Literature From the Enlightenment to Revolution
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
This course treats the literature and philosophy of the Enlightenment, classicism (Goethe, Schiller), romanticism (Kleist, Grimm) and the Zensur that led up to the 1848 revolution. Prerequisite(s): GR 202X .
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GR 316 - Topics in German
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A topics course that varies to reflect cadet and professorial interests. The goal of this course is to provide information and foster discussion of diverse topics from the German-speaking world and to reinforce the language skills of all cadets enrolled. The language of instruction is German. Note: Retakes for credit. Prerequisite(s): GR 202X .
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GR 329 - Soldiers, Orders and War: Views from Central Europe
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A sampling of dramas from Germany, Switzerland, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire on the theme of military life and challenges. Taught in English. This course does not include a foreign language component and cannot be used toward a language requirement. Cadets may not earn credit for both GR 333 and GR 413. Prerequisite(s): None.
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GR 330X - Satire in Germany – Empire, War, Republic 1900-1933
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on popular satire and analyzes events and caricatures chronologically. The course addresses cultural balance of authority and revolt with humor, as presented by German citizens, writers, and artists. This course is taught in English and cannot be used toward a foreign language requirement. Note: Civilizations & Cultures Course (X). Prerequisite(s): none.
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GR 331X - The Resistance in Nazi Germany: The Best and Brightest and the “Oath-Breakers”
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Designed to examine the opposition to Hitler and the affirmation of the rule of law, which became a firm basis for the modern German military (Bundeswehr). Literary, historical, and biographical readings and films relate to the Resistance in Nazi Germany and depict life during the dictatorship and the vision - and fate - of those who opposed it. This course does not include a foreign language component and cannot be used toward a language requirement.
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GR 332X - From Wehrmacht to Bundeswehr: A Tradition Destroyed and Rebuilt
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A focus on the transition from a conquered nation to an ally of NATO and backbone of the European Union. Students examine historical and literary texts which address the shaping of German culture and identity in the years following the “zero hour” of May, 1945 and the efforts to define Germany and the role of its military forces, from the division in 1949 to the reunification in 1990. This course does not include a foreign language component and cannot be used toward a language requirement.
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GR 405 - Seminar in German Literature I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Directed readings of major literary works; written reports and a research paper required. Taught in German. Note: Retakes for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head.
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GR 406 - Seminar in German Literature II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Directed readings of major literary works; written reports and a research paper required. Taught in German. Note: Retakes for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head.
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GR 411 - Vienna, Berlin, and Between: Germany and Austria From 1911-1950
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of Hermann Hesse, Robert Musil, Ernst von Salomon, Hugo von Hofmannsthal, among others. This course focuses on how Austrians and Germans saw the world during the first half of the 20th century. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of 300 level German.
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