Undergraduate Course Catalog 2006-2007
College of Liberal Arts
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Anthropology (ANTH)
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Chairperson: Stephen P. Reyna
Professor: Joe L.p. Lugalla, Stephen P. Reyna, Nina Glick Schiller
Associate Professor: Robin E. Sheriff, Deborah Winslow
Assistant Professor: Justus M. Ogembo, William A. Saturno
Anthropology asks the question: What does it mean to be human? We
answer this fundamental query with a global perspective on the human
condition as students explore both the similarity and diversity of
human experience. Through courses that cover a wide range of societies
throughout the world, we investigate the human condition, past and
present. Introductory courses provide an overview of the fields of
anthropology: social and cultural anthropology, archeology, physical
anthropology and linguistics. More advanced courses provide the
opportunity for students to pursue intensive study of particular topics
in cross-cultural perspective. The department emphasizes critical
thinking and writing skills and encourages close faculty/student
contact in seminar courses and at the upper level. Students, in
consultation with their academic adviser, have the opportunity to take
courses in other departments that complement specific foci in
anthropology.
At this time of increasing globalization,
anthropology provides students with a broad overview of diverse peoples
and cultures. Majors are therefore well-prepared to live in a rapidly
changing world. The major both prepares students for graduate-level
studies and serves as a foundation for a wide range of careers. With
backgrounds in anthropology, our students become teachers, social
workers, public policy experts, forensic investigators, health
practitioners, primatologists, international business executives, and
community and economic development specialists, as well as pursuing
various other careers.
Majors must complete a minimum of 40 credits in
anthropology with grades of C or better and in accordance with the
following requirements:
Required:
ANTH 412 or 413
ANTH 511
ANTH 701
ANTH 702
2 additional courses numbered below 599 (of which 1 must focus on a specific geographical area)
4 additional courses numbered 600 or above (of which 2 must be in designated seminar format, one seminar at the 700-level)
ANTH 411 may not be applied toward the requirement for the major.
Honors in major and senior thesis options are also available.
Students who declare a major in anthropology are expected to make
steady progress towards fulfillment of major requirements. Normally,
this means taking at least one anthropology course per semester until
all of the requirements have been met. A student who has fulfilled most
of the major requirements may request an exception to this policy from
their adviser.
Students wishing to major in anthropology should consult with the anthropology chairperson.
The anthropology minor consists of 20 credits in anthropology courses
with a C or better at least one of which must be numbered above 600.
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Art and Art History (ARTS)
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Chairperson: Michael McConnell
Professor: David S. Andrew, Grant Drumheller, Scott Schnepf, David R. Smith, Mara R. Witzling
Associate Professor: Patricia A. Emison, Eleanor M. Hight, Craig A. Hood, Maryse Searls McConnell, Michael McConnell, Jennifer K. Moses, Langdon C. Quin
Assistant Professor: Benjamin S. Cariens, Brian W.K. Chu
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Vicki C. Wright
The courses offered by the Department of Art and Art History provide an
opportunity, within the liberal arts framework, for students to acquire
a thorough knowledge of the basic means of visual expression, to study
intensively the history of art, or to prepare themselves for a career
in art teaching. In addition, these courses offer foundation experience
for students who are interested in art but are majoring in other
departments in the University. The Department of Art and Art History
offers programs leading to a bachelor of arts degree in either studio
art or art history and a bachelor of fine arts degree in studio art.
Certification for art teaching in the public schools is also offered in
cooperation with the Department of Education (see Education, under
Programs of Study).
The University reserves the right to retain
selections from a student’s work for a period of not more than two
years.
Bachelor of Arts Curriculum (Studio)
Students selecting to work toward a bachelor of arts degree in studio
art must complete a minimum of thirteen courses (52 credits), with a
minimum grade of C- in each course.
The following courses are required:
ARTS 532, Introductory Drawing
ARTS 546, Introductory Painting
ARTS 567, Introductory Sculpture
ARTS 551, Photography
One of the following
ARTS 536, Introductory Printmaking: Intaglio
ARTS 537, Introductory Printmaking: Lithography
One of the following
ARTS 501, Ceramics
ARTS 525, Woodworking
Three additional courses in a studio concentration
ARTS 580, Survey of Art History I
ARTS 581, Survey of Art History II
Two 600-level art history courses
While these courses represent the minimum departmental requirements for
the studio art major, students may wish to plan a program involving
greater depth in one or several of the studio areas.
Art History Major
The art history major provides a comprehensive, in-depth study of
Western art from the ancient world to the present and some exposure, as
well, to non-Western cultures and artistic traditions. All courses in
the program teach basic skills of interpretation and critical analysis
within the framework of broad cultural perspectives that connect the
visual arts to larger historical developments. They also teach good
writing and research skills. In addition, art history majors typically
branch out into other fields, such as history, literature, and foreign
languages. By the time they graduate, most majors are well equipped to
pursue such traditional careers in the field as museum and gallery
work, teaching, publishing, or librarianship. But because art
historical education is so broad, it also prepares students for a
variety of other, more flexible options, such as law, business, or
architecture.
Students must complete a minimum of eleven courses
(44 credits). Two introductory-level courses are required from one of
the following three sequences: 1) ARTS 580 and 581; 2) ARTS 480 and one
other 400-level art history; 3) ARTS 480 and one 500-level art history
other than ARTS 580 or 581.
The upper-level requirements for the major include
five 600- or 700-level courses (at least one each from the following
categories: pre-Renaissance, Renaissance/Baroque, modern, and
architectural history); and ARTS 795, Methods of Art History; ARTS 799,
Seminar in Art History; ARTS 532, Introductory Drawing; and one other
studio course. These courses must be completed with a minimum grade of
C-. Art history majors receive preferential placement in ARTS 532.
Students contemplating graduate school should learn German, and, if
possible, either French, Italian, or another language relevant to their
areas of interest.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Major
Incoming freshmen applicants wishing to enter the bachelor of fine arts
(B.F.A.) degree program must first apply for, and be admitted to, the
bachelor of arts (B.A.) studio arts major. After taking the
introductory studio art courses at UNH, interested students can then
seek out two faculty members to sponsor their application for the
B.F.A. program. Studio majors generally wait until they are well into
the intermediate level courses before submitting a portfolio for the
B.F.A. review which is held before a full faculty committee twice a
year.
The B.F.A. curriculum provides training for students
who plan to enter professional graduate school or pursue careers as
professional artists. Students selecting to work toward a B.F.A. degree
must complete a minimum of 84 credits, with a minimum grade of C- in
each course. The following courses are required:
ARTS 532, Introductory Drawing
ARTS 546, Introductory Painting
ARTS 551, Photography
ARTS 567, Introductory Sculpture
ARTS 580, Survey of Art History I
ARTS 581, Survey of Art History II
ARTS 598, Sophomore Seminar
ARTS 632, Intermediate Drawing
ARTS 798, Seminar/Senior Thesis (8 credits)
Six courses in a studio concentration
Three additional art electives
Two 600-level art history courses
The possible areas of concentration within the department are: 1)
painting, 2) sculpture, and 3) individualized programs. Individualized
programs may be designed in the following subject areas: a) ceramics,
b) drawing, c) printmaking, d) photography, and e) furniture design.
Proposals for individualized programs are accepted only by permission
of the departmental chairperson, the major adviser, and the
departmental bachelor of fine arts committee. Candidates applying for
the bachelor of fine arts program are required to submit a portfolio to
the B.F.A. committee, which meets each semester one week before
preregistration.
Art Education Curriculum
The program in art education is organized into a five-year, teacher-education sequence.
This curriculum is designed to prepare teachers of
art in the public schools. The satisfactory completion of the B.A.
studio art curriculum and required education courses and the fifth-year
internship will satisfy the initial certification requirements for
teachers of art in the public schools of New Hampshire and in most
other states.
Art education majors may take accredited crafts courses at other institutions as art electives.
Minors in the Department of Art and Art History
All minors require five courses (20 credits). Students must receive a
minimum grade of C- in all required courses. Only two courses from the
art and art history major requirements can be applied towards the minor.
A maximum of two courses (8 credits) may be
transferred from another accredited institution, provided UNH has
accepted them as transfer credits. Transfer courses must be a minimum
of 3 credits. Students with transfer courses that are accepted with
less than 4 semester credits must still meet the 20 credit requirement
for completion of the minor.
Minor in Architectural Studies
The minor in architectural studies provides students with an
interdisciplinary introduction to the history, theory, and methods of
architecture and its symbolism. The program allows students who are
interested in this field to receive programmatic recognition for their
work. It is designed to assist those who a) are contemplating
enrollment at a school of architecture; b) are particularly interested
in architectural history; c) want to supplement their technical majors
(e.g., civil engineering) with strong academic minors; or d) plan to
pursue careers in preservation, education, community service, and
public relations.
The minor in architectural studies consists of five
courses (20 credits) distributed in the following way:
Two courses in architectural history chosen from
ARTS 574, Architectural History
ARTS 654, 17th- and 18th-Century American Architecture
ARTS 655, Early Modern Architecture: Revolution to World War I
ARTS 656, Contemporary Architecture: The Buildings of Our Times
ARTS 799, Seminar in Art History
ARTS 455, Introduction to Architecture
ARTS 532, Introductory Drawing
An elective chosen in consultation with the program coordinator of the
architectural studies minor (an additional course in architectural
history, a studio course, or some other appropriate elective)
Admission to the architectural studies minor will be authorized by the
program coordinator. Interested students should consult with the
coordinator in advance of selecting the minor.
Minor in Art
The minor in art consists of five courses (20 credits) chosen from the
offerings of the department, two of which must be at the 500 level or
above.
Minor in Art History
The art history minor offers those majoring in other fields (including
studio art) the chance to gain a serious knowledge of aspects of the
history and meanings of Western art from antiquity to the modern world.
Particularly for those working in history and the humanities, a minor
in art history will provide new interdisciplinary perspectives on their
major fields. The minor consists of five courses (20 credits) with a
distribution that includes one introductory course from the 400-500
level and the remaining four courses chosen from the 600 level or above.
Minor in Studio Arts
The minor in studio arts consists of five courses (20 credits) with a
distribution that includes Arts 532, Introductory Drawing; two studio
courses from the 600 level or above; and two additional studio courses
chosen from the offerings of the department.
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Chinese (CHIN)
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For program description, see Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
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Classics (CLAS)
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While it is true that classical Greek and Latin are no longer spoken
languages, the literature and art of the Ancients speak to us still. To
study the classics is to come into direct contact with the sources of
Western civilization and culture, both pagan and Christian. An intimate
knowledge of our Greco-Roman heritage furnishes students of the
classics with historical, political, and aesthetic perspectives on the
contemporary world. An undergraduate classics major provides excellent
preparations for careers not only in academic, but also in nonacademic
professions. A background in classics is, moreover, highly advantageous
for applicants to graduate and professional schools in English, modern
languages, history, philosophy, law, medicine, and theology. Finally,
for the qualified student who is undecided about a major but interested
in a sound liberal arts education, classics may be the best option.
The classics major is offered by the classics program of the Department
of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. The minimum requirements for a
major in classics are 40 credits offered by the classics program.
Twenty-four of these must be in Greek and/or Latin. A classics major
must complete as a minimum a 700-level course in one of the classical
languages. A minimum of three courses must be taken at the Durham
campus. Students will be encouraged to take courses in related fields
such as ancient history, classical art, modern languages, and English,
and to take part in overseas study programs in Greece and Italy.
A minor in classics consists of five courses (20 credits) in classics, Greek, and/or Latin.
The coordinator is Stephen Trzaskoma, Murkland Hall; Languages,
Literatures, and Cultures, (603) 862-3648; e-mail smt3@cisunix.unh.edu.
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Communication (CMN)
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Chairperson: Lawrence J. Prelli
Professor: Beverly James, Sheila McNamee, Joshua Meyrowitz
Associate Professor: Patrick J. Daley, James M. Farrell, Sally W. Jacoby, John Lannamann, Lawrence J. Prelli
Assistant Professor: Jennifer L. Borda, Carol B. Conaway, Melissa D. Deem, Mardi J. Kidwell
Lecturer: R. Michael Jackson
The Department of Communication offers a major that emphasizes a range
of integrative studies in human communication, including rhetorical
studies, media studies, and interpersonal/small group studies. Students
are taught analysis of communication transactions through historical,
critical, and empirical investigations. Students examine verbal,
nonverbal, and mediated messages across a wide spectrum of
communication interactions: intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, and
mass. They explore connections and interrelationships among various
types of communication, theoretical perspectives, and methodological
approaches.
While the major emphasizes critical analysis and
understanding grounded in theory and research, application of
understanding to a variety of communication settings and processes is
an important dimension of study.
Students wishing to declare communication as a major
should contact the director for majors, Professor Sally Jacoby, for
application information and requirements.
Communication Major
Majors must complete nine courses (36 credits) with
a 2.00 overall average in the major. The distribution of required
courses for the major is as follows:
Three introductory courses
CMN 455, 456, and 457 (12 credits). Majors must earn a grade of C or
better in each introductory course before moving on to the same area
500-level courses.
Three 500-level courses (12 credits), one from each of the following areas
Media Studies (prerequisite: C or better in CMN 455): CMN 515, 519, 550, 567, 596
Rhetorical Studies (prerequisite: C or better in CMN 456): CMN 504, 507, 557, 597
Interpersonal Studies (prerequisite: C or better in CMN 457): CMN 503, 530, 572, 583, 598
Majors must earn a grade of C- or better in all intermediate-level
courses. CMN 599 cannot be used to fulfill an intermediate course
requirement.
Three advanced 600- and/or 700-level courses (12 credits) from among
any of the three areas of study (prerequisites: CMN 455, 456, and 457
with grades of C or better, and an area-relevant 500-level prerequisite
course with a grade of C- or better). Majors must earn a grade of C- or
better in all advanced-level courses.
A maximum of 4 credits of independent study (CMN 795) may be counted
toward the major. CMN 799 (Honors Thesis) and CMN 796 (Commentary)
cannot be used to fulfill an advanced course requirement.
Transfer students must complete 18 credits of their
communication coursework at UNH to complete the major satisfactorily.
Exchange students may transfer no more than 10 approved credits from
another institution to be applied toward completion of the
communication major at UNH.
Rhetoric and Public Address Minor
The rhetoric minor consists of five courses (20 credits). Students must
complete CMN 456, Propaganda and Persuasion, with a grade of C or
better. Any additional four rhetoric courses with a grade of C- or
better from the following list will satisfy the minor requirements;
however, one of the listed 500-level courses is required prior to
enrollment in any 600- or 700-level course: CMN 504, 507, 557, 600,
607, 645, 656, 657 (may be taken more than once, with different
topics), 697, and 703.
Media Practices Option
This option is designed for qualified students who want to augment
their Communication major at Durham with training in media production
and applied media communication through courses in the Communication
Arts Department at the Manchester Campus. Qualified students who meet
all requirements will graduate with a BA degree in Communication with a
Media Practices Option. In addition to Communication major
requirements, students are required to take two designated media
practices courses at the Manchester campus and complete a media
practices internship (CMN 599). Students must maintain both an in-major
and cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 to satisfactorily complete the Media
Practices Option.
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Education (EDUC)
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Chairperson: E. Scott Fletcher
Professor: Michael D. Andrew, John J. Carney, Todd A DeMitchell, Ann L. Diller, Janet Elizabeth Falvey, Ann Weaver Hart, David J. Hebert, Barbara E. Houston, Bruce L. Mallory, Sharon N. Oja
Research Professor: David C. Hagner
Associate Professor: Eleanor D. Abrams, Grant L. Cioffi, Elizabeth A. Finkel, E. Scott Fletcher, Virginia E. Garland, Georgia M. Kerns, Barbara H. Krysiak, Ann L. Loranger, Jane A. Nisbet, Joseph J. Onosko, Harry J. Richards, Judith A. Robb, Paula M. Salvio, Thomas H. Schram, William L. Wansart, Dwight Webb, Ruth M. Wharton-McDonald
Assistant Professor: Vincent J. Connelly, Leslie J. Couse, Mary K. Fries, Suzanne E. Graham, John F. Hornstein, Michael J. Middleton, Justus M. Ogembo, Loan T. Phan, Judy Sharkey
Research Assistant Professor: Cheryl Daly, Cheryl M. Jorgensen, Mary C. Schuh
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Nancy Franz, Wanda S. Mitchell, Cari A. Moorhead, Jeanne E. Ormrod
Clinical Assistant Professor: Janet Thompson
Lecturer: Timothy J. Churchard, Paul M. Loranger
Basic Programs
At the undergraduate level students have the opportunity to begin
taking courses in teacher preparation programs which will lead to
teacher licensing at the graduate level in elementary and secondary
education. They may also wait to prepare to teach solely at the
graduate level.
Students majoring in music, mathematics,
nursery/kindergarten, and physical education have the option of
participating in a five-year program leading to licensure and a
graduate degree. Or they may choose the four-year option in those
majors which leads to licensure at the undergraduate level. Students
interested in the four-year option in these areas should contact the
departments for information. Students interested in agriculture and
occupational education should contact Professor Michael Andrew in the
Department of Education.
Elementary teaching and most secondary areas require
completion of a one-year graduate program which leads to a master’s
degree and teacher licensure. Most students who plan to teach in
elementary and secondary schools apply to The Graduate School to
complete a five-year program. In the five-year program students begin
preparation for teaching at the undergraduate level with a semester of
field experience (EDUC 500, Exploring Teaching) and professional course
work in education. Students complete a baccalaureate degree outside of
education and move into a fifth year of study and a full-year
internship leading to the M.Ed. or M.A.T. degree and licensure in
teaching.*
There are also opportunities for study or
certification at the graduate level in administration, counseling,
elementary and secondary teaching, early childhood, reading, special
education, and adult and occupational education. The department
encourages students interested in graduate study or in relevant
undergraduate courses to meet with these graduate program coordinators
in the Department of Education.
Students at the undergraduate level who are
interested in special education or early childhood education can begin
to complete prerequisite coursework for the graduate program leading to
certification in special education (K–12) or early childhood education.
For students seeking the M.Ed. in special education or early childhood
education without certification in general education, it is not
necessary to complete Education 500. For coursework that can be taken
at the undergraduate level, students should see program advisers in the
Department of Education.
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*Students in the five-year program may combine their program for
teacher licensure with a master's program in their major field
department.
Program Philosophy and Mission
Unit Mission Statement The following conceptual framework guides all of
the programs which prepare professionals in education at the University
of New Hampshire.
The professional education unit at the University of
New Hampshire seeks to prepare practitioners who will become leaders in
their own practice settings and within their profession, applying
knowledge to improve education for all students and enrich the lives of
clients. Immersion in subject matter, research, theory, and field-based
experience provides a base for our graduates to make well-reasoned
judgments in complex situations, render informed decisions, model
exemplary practice, and take initiative for planned change.
Students
learn to establish caring environments which celebrate individual
differences and backgrounds while fostering cooperation and educational
improvement. We stress reflective critical inquiry as a mode of study
and community-building as a means for promoting change. We value and
support both our students’ local practice and their broader leadership
within the profession.
Mission of Programs in Teacher Education
The following mission statement gives direction to the basic and advanced programs in teacher education.
We seek to prepare beginning teachers who
demonstrate excellence in classroom practice and who will become
educational leaders. Our graduates will possess the knowledge, skills,
and dispositions required for outstanding classroom practice and
eventual leadership within the local school community and the larger
education community.
Undergraduate Work Toward Teacher Certification in Elementary and Secondary Education
Phase I. Enroll in Exploring Teaching: Education 500.
Students are encouraged to take EDUC 500, Exploring Teaching, as a
sophomore, but completion during junior year could also leave enough
time for other education course requirements.
Exploring Teaching is also available through the
live, learn, and teach summer program, which is open to juniors and
seniors. For information, contact the Department of Education, 203
Morrill Hall. A positive recommendation from the Exploring Teaching
instructor is required before further coursework is taken in the
teacher education program.
Phase II. Professional Coursework in Education at the Undergraduate Level
Education 500 is a prerequisite to further work in the teacher
education program. An undergraduate receives a co-adviser in the
Department of Education (usually the Exploring Teaching instructor).
This co-adviser works with the students, along with the major adviser
to plan the undergraduate portion of the five-year teacher education
program.
Every student must take 4 credits in each of five
areas (EDUC 700, Educational Structure and Change; EDUC 701, Human
Development and Learning: Educational Psychology; EDUC 703, Alternative
Teaching Models; EDUC 705, Alternative Perspectives on the Nature of
Education; EDUC 751, Educating the Exceptional Learner). EDUC 707,
Teaching Reading through the Content Areas, is required for some
secondary subject licensure areas. Elementary education students are
required to have four methods courses: one each in the teaching of
reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Those who do not
intend to use this coursework for initial licensing may enroll with
instructor permission. All 700-level education courses at UNH are
restricted to students with junior or senior standing. These courses
may also be taken at the graduate 800-level.
Any course taken in the Department of Education that
will be used to fulfill a teacher licensure requirement must be
completed with a grade of B- or above.
Phase III. Internship and Graduate Phase of the Teacher Education Program
Undergraduates
should apply to the Graduate School early in the first semester of the
senior year for the final phase of the teacher education program.
The final phase of the program includes a full-year
internship, electives, and a program portfolio and colloquium. This
phase normally takes an academic year plus a summer to complete.
Students with an undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.2 or
greater may be allowed to begin the program in the second semester of
the senior year, earning a maximum of 8 graduate credits.
The year-long internship (EDUC 900/901) is part of
the final stage of the five-year program. It meets the goals of
increased clinical experience and better integration of theory and
practice.
The internship is a teaching and learning experience
in which the intern is involved in an elementary or secondary school
over the course of an entire school year. Interns become a part of the
school staff, sharing appropriate instructional tasks, and often
carrying the full instructional duties in one or more classes.
Interns are mentored and supervised by a school
staff member who is designated as a “cooperating teacher.” A UNH
faculty member collaborates in intern supervision and conducts a weekly
seminar for all interns with whom he/she is working.
The internship is a full-time experience for 6
graduate credits each semester. It typically begins in September and
runs through May or June. Due to the intensive time commitment, it is
recommended that, at most, only one course be taken in addition to the
internship each semester.
Before the internship, all students will have
completed a bachelor’s degree with a major outside of education.
Because of this, they will possess a depth of knowledge in a subject
area and a broad general education, in addition to substantive
preparation for teaching. Secondary education candidates must have
completed an approved major, or its equivalent, in the subject that
they intend to teach. Elementary education candidates may pursue an
undergraduate major in any area; however, majors in the core
disciplines taught in elementary schools are desirable.
Undergraduates should apply for internship in
September/October of their senior year. At the same time, it is
advisable to begin the application process for graduate school.
Arranging an appropriate placement is a time-consuming process.
Starting early will facilitate finding the best setting for students’
needs and goals. The associate director of field experiences in Durham
and the director of teacher education at Manchester play a major role
in identifying internship sites and should be consulted regarding
placement. Internship applications are available at the Department of
Education, Durham, and the Office of Teacher Education, Manchester.
Admission to the internship requires a completed application to the
internship, admission to the graduate school, and a consultation with
the director of field experiences. Please note: undergraduates
interested in the master’s degree in early childhood education or the
early childhood special education option do not apply for internships
in their senior year. Internships for this program are arranged with
program faculty, once core graduate requirements are met.
Admission to the Program
Phase I
Exploring Teaching is open to all students subject to available space.
Approximately 150 students are accepted each semester.
Phase II
Continuation in Professional Coursework is dependent upon positive
recommendations from Education 500, Exploring Teaching.
Phase III
Admission to the Internship and the Graduate Program requires
acceptance to the Graduate School. The process is competitive because
of high admissions standards and limited space in the program.
Approximately 75 percent of applicants for Phase III are accepted.
In determining admission of students to teacher education graduate programs, several criteria are used:
1. Undergraduate Grade-point Average
The undergraduate grade-point average of the middle
50 percent of students admitted to the graduate programs in teacher
education falls in the range of 3.15–3.53.
2. The Graduate Record Examination Scores
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores of the
middle 50 percent of students admitted to the graduate programs in
teacher education fall in the following range: Verbal, 410–550;
Quantitative, 450–600; Analytical, 540–650.
3. Recommendations
Positive recommendations from EDUC 500, Exploring
Teaching, or the equivalent and from those able to relay information
about a candidate’s performance in teaching situations or related areas
are important. Recommendations from undergraduate subject major
professors are also important.
In our admission process, we seek evidence that our
students have the following knowledge, abilities, and dispositions: 1)
motives to teach that include a strong social commitment to contribute
to society through education; 2) a disposition to care for
students-—each and every one; 3) the ability to interact positively
with children and adults; 4) the capacity to win the respect of their
peers and be effective in group interaction, showing openness to the
needs and views of others; 5) well-developed communication skills,
including speaking, writing, and listening skills as well as an ability
to engage others in both the giving and receiving of information and
feelings; 6) perceptiveness: the ability to identify and process the
relevant details in a given environment, especially in the context of a
classroom; 7) the ability to make reasonable judgments in the context
of complex situations that change from moment to moment; 8) the
capacity for clear thinking and an ability to translate complex
thoughts into simple and clear explanations; 9) superior academic
skills: extensive knowledge of at least one major discipline,
intellectual curiosity, and the ability to be open to the unknown; 10)
a disposition to take charge of one's own learning, which includes the
active pursuit of feedback and the willingness to take thoughtful risks.
Early Admission
Provision exists for UNH seniors to apply for early admission to the
Graduate School, i.e., admission for the second semester of the senior
year. Such candidates may petition to have up to 8 credits of graduate
coursework simultaneously count toward the bachelor’s and master’s
degree. A student must be admitted to the Graduate School before the
start of the semester in which the course(s) will be taken in order to
receive graduate credit. A minimum of a 3.2 cumulative grade-point
average is required to qualify for early admission.
Students interested in early admission apply using the regular graduate school application.
Four-Year, Undergraduate Option
A bachelor’s degree including a one-semester teaching requirement
allows students to be recommended for licensure in certain specialized
areas. Those areas are: mathematics, music, nursery/kindergarten
education, and physical education.
These program options include a major appropriate
for the licensure being sought, in addition to the following core
professional courses or their equivalent: EDUC 500, Exploring Teaching;
EDUC 700, Educational Structure and Change; EDUC 701, Human Development
and Learning: Educational Psychology; EDUC 703, Alternative Teaching
Models; EDUC 705, Alternative Perspectives on the Nature of Education;
EDUC 751, Educating the Exceptional Learner; and EDUC 694, Supervised
Student Teaching.
For admission to supervised student teaching, a
minimum 2.50 overall (2.80 for nursery/kindergarten) grade-point
average at the time of application is required. Applications are due by
March 1 of the junior year for the fall semester and October 15 of the
senior year for the spring semester. An unofficial transcript and a
current résumé must accompany your application. Return applications to
the Department of Education Office, 203 Morrill Hall.
Students may also become licensed for kindergarten
through grade three (early childhood licensure) by completing the
master’s degree program in early childhood.
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English (ENGL)
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Chairperson: Janet Aikins
Professor: Janet Aikins, Elizabeth Jane Bellamy, Thomas A. Carnicelli, Mary Morris Clark, Walter F. Eggers, Burt H. Feintuch, Michael K. Ferber, Lester A. Fisher, Diane P. Freedman, Elizabeth H. Hageman, Jane T. Harrigan, Rochelle Lieber, John S. Lofty, Lisa Watt MacFarlane, Mekeel McBride, Andrew H. Merton, Thomas R. Newkirk, Charles D. Simic, David H. Watters
Associate Professor: Charlotte M. Bacon, Brigitte Gabcke Bailey, Monica E. Chiu, Margaret-Love G. Denman, Susan Margaret Hertz, James Krasner, Douglas M. Lanier, Lisa C. Miller, Naomi G. Nagy, Petar Ramadanovic, Siobhan Senier, Sarah Way Sherman, Sandhya Shetty, Rachel Trubowitz
Assistant Professor: Jessica Enoch, Robin Hackett, Delia C. Konzett, Aya Matsuda, Paul Kei Matsuda, Martin McKinsey, Sean D. Moore, Alexander M. Parsons
Through studying a wide variety of literary materials, English majors
deepen their understanding of history, culture, language, and human
behavior. They also gain skill in writing, reading, and critical
thinking. Upon graduation, English majors traditionally enter a broad
range of vocational fields and areas of graduate study.
The Department of English offers four majors: the English major, the
English Literature major, the English Teaching major, and the
English/Journalism major. It also offers courses in writing nonfiction,
fiction, and poetry; courses in linguistics; courses in film; courses
in folklore; and courses for honors in English.
The English Major
The English major has two chief objectives: to provide all students
with a common core of literary experience and to provide each student
with the opportunity of shaping a course of study to suit individual
interests.
The flexibility and freedom inherent in the second of these objectives
places a responsibility upon students to devise a program that has an
intelligent rationale. For example, students with a strong interest in
creative writing or linguistics may wish to take only the minimum
number of advanced literature courses required for the major and fill
their upper-division requirements with courses in the writing of
fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, or in the study of the English
language, language formation, and other areas of linguistics. Students
who intend to pursue graduate study in literature written in English
should choose more than the minimum number of advanced literature
courses and should seek a broad historical background. For these
students, the “English Literature major” would perhaps be a more
appropriate choice than the standard “English major.” All students
should secure the assistance and approval of their advisers in
formulating an early plan for the major program.
For the English major, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits
of major coursework with a grade of C- or better, with the exception of
ENGL 519 or 529, which must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Students must complete ENGL 519 or 529, two additional 500-level
courses, and seven courses numbered 600 and above. In selecting these
courses, students must be sure to meet the following distribution
requirements:
1. Two courses in literature written before 1800:
either two advanced courses (numbered 600 or above), or one advanced
course and ENGL 513.
2. Two courses in literature written since 1800:
either two advanced courses, or one advanced course and one course from
the following list: ENGL 514, 515, or 516.
Students interested in majoring in English should
consult Susan Dumais, coordinator of the Department of English, (603)
862-1313.
The English Literature Major
The English Literature major offers students the opportunity for a
focused and comprehensive study of literature written in the English
language. The English Literature major engages students in the range of
approaches to literary study that now characterize the field: the
historical study of national traditions, literary theory, the study of
texts in cultural context, genre studies, and the critical analysis of
representations of identity, especially in terms of race, gender,
ethnicity, and sexuality. It builds onto the existing English major a
series of requirements that ensure students’ greater immersion in
literature, and it foregrounds research. In these ways, the program
will be especially useful to those students who wish to go on to
graduate school in English and other fields, as well as various kinds
of professional training, including law school.
For students planning other career paths, the English Literature major
will help them gain the ability to read critically, write papers that
synthesize research results in a sustained analysis, and develop
familiarity with the historical and cultural contexts that inform
written expression. Beyond these more practical career concerns, this
major is ideal for students who are passionate about reading fiction,
poetry, creative nonfiction, and other kinds of imaginative literature.
For the English Literature major, students must complete a minimum of
40 credits of major coursework with a grade of C- or better, with the
exception of ENGL 519 or 529, which must be completed with a grade of C
or better. Additional requirements include two 500-level courses, one
of which must be a survey course; ENGL 619; and ENGL 697 or 698. Seven
courses must be completed at the 600 level or higher. In selecting
courses, students must be sure to meet the following distribution
requirements. Please note that, in many cases, a single course may
satisfy a requirement in two or more categories.
1. Two courses in literature written prior to 1800.
Either two advanced courses (600 level and above) or one advanced
course and ENGL 513.
2. Two courses in literature written since 1800.
Either two advanced courses or one advanced course and one of the
following: ENGL 514, 515, or 516.
3. One American literature course at the 600/700 level.
4. One British literature course at the 600/700 level.
5. Two courses that investigate and question
representations of identity (ENGL 517, 581, 585, 586, 681, 685, 690,
739, 775); genre, including film, with the exception of ENGL 533 (616,
630, 631, 632); and/or theoretical positions (ENGL 713, 714). Other
courses may count, when relevant and with prior written approval of the
adviser.
Students interested in majoring in English Literature should consult
Susan Dumais, coordinator of the Department of English, or the director
of the English Literature program.
The English Teaching Major
This major is designed for students wishing to teach English in middle
or high schools. Completion of this undergraduate major does not in
itself, however, meet state certification requirements. To meet these
requirements, students should enroll in the undergraduate major and, by
September 15 of their senior year, apply for the fifth-year teaching
internship and master’s degree program. (For a full description of the
program, see Education under Programs of Study.) Undergraduate English
Teaching majors must pass the following English courses with an average
of 2.50 or better: ENGL 514, 516, 519 or 529, 619, 657, 725-726 or 710
and 792, 718 or 791, and two additional literature courses numbered 600
or above. ENGL 513 may be substituted for one of these two courses. A
writing portfolio is also required.
Students who are interested in majoring in English Teaching should
consult Susan Dumais, coordinator of the Department of English, or the
director of the English Teaching program.
The English/Journalism Major
The English/Journalism major is designed for students considering
careers in print journalism or related fields. Students who complete
the program are ready for entry-level writing or editing positions on
newspapers or magazines.
The program allows students to develop their writing, reporting, and
editing skills while developing a strong background in English
literature. English/Journalism majors must complete ENGL 519 or 529
with a grade of C or better and the literature requirements of the
standard English major. In addition, they must complete ENGL 501
(Creative Nonfiction) and ENGL 621 (Newswriting) with a grade of B or
better; ENGL 622 (Advanced Newswriting); at least one other on-campus
journalism course (ENGL 703, 704, 708, 711, 721, 722); and a newspaper
internship (ENGL 720) approved by the director of the journalism
program. Except where otherwise noted, major courses must be completed
with a C- or better. Many journalism students work for the on-campus
student newspaper, The New Hampshire. Many students hold summer jobs in
journalism, and some have part-time journalism jobs during the school
year.
Students interested in the English/Journalism major should see Susan
Dumais, coordinator of the Department of English, or the director of
the English/Journalism program.
Writing Programs
The Department of English offers courses for students interested in
becoming writers. Up to four consecutive creative writing workshops can
be taken in fiction or in poetry, as well as a course in form and
theory of either genre. The instructors for these courses are
professional writers. Interested students should inquire at the
department office.
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European Cultural Studies (ECS)
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European Cultural Studies (ECS) is an interdisciplinary major in which
students study the field of cultural analysis in conjunction with an
individually designed focus on a European topic. Each student will work
with an adviser and the ECS Steering Committee to design a course of
study that best suits the student’s interests and goals. The ECS major
is driven in part by the belief that language is an integral part of
culture and not merely a tool for the study of literature. By the same
token, the study of European history, philosophy, politics, and so
forth, can only be enriched by the addition of critical perspectives
developed in literature and language study.
The ECS major has five objectives:
1. It will introduce students to the major contours of European history, politics, languages and arts.
2. It will introduce students to the social, political, economic, and cultural developments of the new unifying Europe.
3. The cultural studies component of the major highlights the
contentious nature of this “unifying Europe.” Thus the major will
prepare students for work in fields related to Europe and
European/American relations. More generally it will encourage a nuanced
perception of cultural differences, which will in turn affect students’
perceptions of themselves and others as participants in an uneasily
shared world.
4. Cultural studies skills will facilitate and enable students to
consider the past not just as an academic subject but as an unfolding
inherited tradition.
5. A B.A. in European cultural studies will be a preparatory degree for
graduate study in numerous fields from international relations to the
humanities.
European Cultural Studies Major
The ECS major consists of 40 credits to be distributed in the following way:
1. Course on Europe (ECS 400). Course on European topics, covering art,
literature, history, political science or other domains. (4 credits)
2. Course on cultural studies (ECS 500). Introduction to the field of
Cultural Studies as applied to the study of Europe. In years when ECS
500 is not offered, students may take ENGL 619 (Critical Approaches to
Literature) or HIST 625 (Intellectual European History. (4 credits)
3. Foundation Courses (8 credits).
a. Languages: 504 or equivalent in a European language or an approved alternate course.
b. Arts/Humanities or Social Sciences: One course from the following
offerings: ARTS 580 or 581 (Survey of Art History), ENGL 651 or 652
(Comparative Literatures, when inclusive of European literatures),
Humanities 501, 502, 503 (when focused on European topics), Music 402
(Survey of Music History), ECON 630 (Comparative Study of Economic
Systems), HIST 435 or 436 (Western Civilization), HIST 565 (Women in
European History), HIST 650 (European Socialism), HIST 656 (20th
Century Europe), POLT 550 (Major Foreign Governments), POLT 552
(Contemporary European Politics).
4.Focus Courses: The focus of the major consists of an individually
designed grouping of four courses that will allow students to pursue
their interests and will give coherence to the major. Students will
discuss their proposed curriculum with an ECS adviser and submit a
proposal to the ECS Steering Committee. Possible foci include: European
art and identity; politics and culture in modern Europe; history of
European science and philosophy; focus by nation. At least two courses
for the focus must be at the 600-level or higher (16 credits).
5. Course on Critical Methods in Cultural Studies prepares student for
research and writing techniques needed to complete the senior thesis.
(4 credits).
6. Senior Thesis (ECS 798/799). Students will work together with their
advisers to formulate their topic, consider appropriate approaches,
locate relevant resources and write a thesis. At the end of the
semester, students present their work to a committee of three ECS
faculty members (4 credits).
European Cultural Studies Minor
The minor in European cultural studies consists of 20 credits (five
courses), including ECS 500, 504-level in a European language, two
foundation courses in (one in arts/humanities, one in social sciences),
and one elective.
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French (FREN)
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Professor: Barbara T. Cooper, Claire-Lise Malarte-Feldman
Associate Professor: Nadine S. Bérenguier, Juliette M. Rogers
Lecturer: Claire-Hélène S. Gaudissart, Anna K. Sandstrom, Henry M. Smith, Katharine E. Stansfield
The French major offered by the Department of Languages, Literatures,
and Cultures, provides knowledge of the language, literature, and
culture of France and other French-speaking countries around the world.
An undergraduate major in French is useful in a variety of careers,
such as business, law, Foreign Service, and teaching. Students
considering a career in teaching should go to the Department of
Education. In addition, they should include LING 505 (which also
satisfies a general education requirement for group 7) in their overall
program and make special note of the FREN 791 requirement (which does
not count toward completion of a major in French). Students interested
in other types of careers are urged to consult with members of the
French faculty and with other appropriate departments early in their
studies.
A major consists of 40 credits in courses numbered 631 or above, in
which readings are in French. Coursework for the French major must be
completed with a grade of C or better. Majors are required to take FREN
631-632, 651, 652, 790, and at least two 700-level literature courses
at the Durham campus. Students are required to enroll in at least one
course each semester in their major program and to spend at least one
semester abroad in a French-speaking country. The year-long UNH Junior
Year in the Dijon Program is highly recommended. Only in exceptional
circumstances will a student be able to attend a non-UNH program. Such
an option will need to be carefully considered with a major adviser.
Transfer students must earn a minimum of 12 major credits at the Durham
campus. Of these 12 credits, one course must be FREN 790 and at least
one 700-level course in French/Francophone literature. To complement
their major, students are strongly encouraged to take either HIST 647
or 648 and courses in the literature of other countries as well as in
fields such as music, art, philosophy, history, political science, and
sociology that provide insight into nonliterary aspects of culture.
The French Studies Major
This major gives students a variety of perspectives not only on French
culture but also on Francophone cultures worldwide. A major in French
studies prepares graduates to negotiate successfully the economic
reality of an increasingly international job market, and provides them
with a wide range of career prospects after they leave the University.
The major consists of 44 credits in French courses numbered 631 or
above and of cross-listed courses in other departments, including the
following requirements: FREN 631-632, 651, 652, 675 or 676 or 677, 790,
and two 700-level courses in French or Francophone literature. In
addition, at least three elective courses (12 credits) closely related
to French and Francophone cultural studies are required. These are to
be chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser from among the
following departments: history, geography, or anthropology, one 600- to
700-level course; art history or music, one 600- to 700-level course;
economics, political science, or education, one 600- to 700-level
course. Coursework for the French Studies major must be completed with
a grade of C or better. Students are required to enroll in at least one
course each semester in their major program and to spend at least one
semester abroad in a French-speaking country. The year-long UNH Junior
Year in Dijon Program is highly recommended. Other options are
available, but non-UNH programs must be chosen in close consultation
with a major adviser. Students are required to enroll in at least one
French course each semester abroad. Transfer students must earn a
minimum of 12 credits on the Durham campus. Of these 12 credits, one
course must be FREN 790 and at least one 700-level course in
French/Francophone literature.
The French Minor
A minor in
French consists of 20 credits in French courses numbered 503 and above.
No fewer than three courses have to be taken at UNH. No more than one
course conducted in English (e.g., FREN 525, 526, 527, 621, 622) will
be counted toward the minor, although students may elect to take more
than one such course provided they earn more than 20 credits. Those
entering the minor at FREN 504 or higher will be expected to complete
FREN 651 or 652. FREN 791 does not count for the minor. Members of the
department supervise the work of both majors and minors.
The French Studies Minor
The minor in French studies consists of 20 credits numbered FREN 503 or
above. No fewer than three courses have to be taken at UNH. No more
than one course conducted in English (FREN 525, 526, 527, 621, 622)
will be counted toward the minor. Students entering the minor at FREN
504 or higher will be expected to complete FREN 651 or 652. FREN 791
does not count toward the minor. Members of the department supervise
the work of both majors and minors.
Study Abroad
The department
offers a junior year abroad at the University of Burgundy in Dijon,
France (see FREN 685-686). This program is open to all qualified
students at the University of New Hampshire who have completed, with a
grade of B- or better, FREN 631-632, 651, and 652 by the end of their
sophomore year. Early consultation with the director of the program is
urged. Attendance at orientation sessions in spring of sophomore year
is required.
In addition to its summer school offerings at the Durham campus, the
department sponsors a program at the Centre International d’Études des
Langues (CIEL) in Brest, France, where students may enroll in courses
equivalent to FREN 503, 504, 631, and 632, and above. Students
interested in this program should consult the program’s on-campus
director early spring semester.
Paris Program
Students attend
the University of Delaware program in Paris where they take one French
language course—ranging from intermediate (FREN 503) to advanced (FREN
632)—and three or four other courses taught in English on French
topics. Full semester credit, gen. ed. 5 credit. Two courses can be
applied toward the French or French studies minor. Students should
consult with the program director at the beginning of the fall
semester. This program is not for French majors or French Studies
majors.
Teaching Assistantship in France
Each year the French government offers a teaching assistantship in a
French secondary school to a graduating French major nominated by the
department. Applications are accepted during the fall semester.
Five-Year, Dual-Degree Program in French and Business Administration
The dual-degree program permits students who matriculate with business
backgrounds to earn both a B.A. in French and an M.B.A. in five years
instead of the normal six. Students must meet all requirements for both
the French major and the M.B.A. program offered by the Whittemore
School of Business and Economics. A maximum of 16 credits may be
counted toward both degrees. Students interested in this program should
consult with the departmental adviser to the program early in their
freshman year.
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Geography (GEOG)
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Chairperson: Alasdair D. Drysdale
Professor: Alasdair D. Drysdale
Assistant Professor: David P. Brown, Blake Gumprecht
Geography is best defined as the discipline that describes and analyzes
the variable character, from place to place, of the Earth as the home
of human society. As such, geography is an integrating discipline,
studying many aspects of the physical and cultural environment that are
significant to understanding the character of areas or the spatial
organization of the world.
Geography aims to provide students with a basis for understanding the world in which we live.
Because its integrating character establishes common areas of interest
with many other fields of knowledge, geography provides an excellent
core discipline for a liberal education. Those who would understand
geography must also know something of the earth sciences, as well as
economics, cultures, politics, and processes of historical development.
Students who have a strong interest in the spatial organization of the
world and the distinctive character of its major regions and who also
want a broad educational experience can achieve these goals effectively
by majoring in geography.
Students with degrees in geography have found their education valuable
in such fields as urban and regional planning, locational analysis for
industry and marketing organizations, cartography, geographical
information systems (GIS), library work, military intelligence,
international studies, the Foreign Service, travel and tourism, and
journalism.
Students planning careers as scholars or teachers in the field should
concentrate their coursework in geography and appropriate related
disciplines and should plan to go on to graduate study after completing
an undergraduate major in geography. Students from this department have
been admitted to first-rate graduate schools in all parts of the United
States.
Students who major in geography are required to take ten courses with a minimum grade of C-.
Requirements for the Major
A. All of the following core courses:
GEOG 401, Regional Geography of the Western World
GEOG 402, Regional Geography of the
Non-Western World
GEOG 572, Physical Geography
B. One of the following regional courses
GEOG 512, Geography of Canada
GEOG 513, Geography of United States
GEOG 514, Geography of the United States and Canada
GEOG 520, Geography of Latin America and the Caribbean
GEOG 531, Geography of Western Europe and Mediterranean
GEOG 540, Geography of Middle East
GEOG 541, Geography of Japan
GEOG 545, Geography of Southeast Asia
GEOG 610, Geography of New England
C. Three of the following systematic courses
GEOG 573, Biogeography
GEOG 581, Human Geography
GEOG 582, Economic Geography
GEOG 583, Urban Geography
GEOG 584, Political Geography
GEOG 585, Social Geography
GEOG 586, Historical Geography of North America
GEOG 587, Place and Popular Culture
GEOG 673, Environmental Geography
GEOG 685, Population and Development
GEOG 686, World Economy and Globalization
D. One of the following physical courses
GEOG 473, The Weather
GEOG 570, Climatology
E. One of the following technique courses
GEOG 658, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
GEOG 757, Photo Interpretation and Photogrammetry
GEOG 759, Digital Image Processing for Natural Resources
GEOG 760, Geographical Information Systems in Natural Resources
F. One elective course in geography
This may be any geography course. However, students intending to
continue to graduate school are strongly encouraged to take GEOG 795,
Special Topics, and complete an undergraduate thesis.
A minor consists of five courses (20 credits) in geography with a minimum grade of C-.
Students interested in majoring or minoring in geography should consult with the supervisor, Alasdair Drysdale.
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German (GERM)
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Professor: Nancy Lukens
Associate Professor: Roger S. Brown, Edward T. Larkin, Mary E. Rhiel
The German major is offered by the Department of Languages,
Literatures, and Cultures. This program is of interest to the following
groups of students:
• Those who have a special interest in the German language, literature, and culture.
• Those who intend to enter fields in which a
background in foreign languages and literatures is desirable, such as
international business and law, trade, journalism, science, library
science, government service, and international service organizations.
• Those who plan to teach German in secondary
schools. Since most secondary schools require their teachers to teach
more than one subject, students planning to enter teaching at this
level should plan their programs carefully. They should combine a major
in one of the languages and its literature with a minor or at least a
meaningful sequence of courses in another subject. Dual majors are also
possible. For certification requirements, see the section coordinator.
• Those who intend to pursue graduate study in German
language and literature, cross-cultural studies, film, or women’s
studies, or foreign language education in preparation for teaching
careers at the high school or university level.
A major consists of a minimum of 36 credits in German language,
literature, and culture beyond GERM 503. Required for the major are
GERM 504, 525, 601, 631, 632 (or their equivalents) and 16 other
credits, 12 of which must be taken in Durham on the 600 and 700 levels.
GERM 520 and 791 do not count for major credit (720 is the equivalent
of 520 for majors); 791 is recommended as an elective and required for
teacher certification. Majors are required to spend the minimum of one
semester in an approved German-speaking study abroad program, or
equivalent.
A minor consists of 20 credits in German courses numbered 503 and
above. The minor may include one course taught in English (520, 521,
523, or 525) but not 791.
Study Abroad (See also INCO
685, 686, GERM 585.)
Students who have completed one year of German at
the college level, e.g., GERM 401-402, may participate in the UNH
intensive review course in Rosenheim, Germany. The University allows
both German majors and minors and other students at levels beyond GERM
504 to attend approved Junior Year Abroad programs for UNH credit. UNH
is part of the New England Universities consortium (Maine, Vermont,
Connecticut, and Rhode Island) which sponsors a program in Salzburg,
Austria. UNH students get a discount on Salzburg Program tuition and
have an easy transferal of credits. Students may also attend other
accredited semester or year programs at universities such as Berlin,
Freiburg, Heidelberg, Innsbruck, Marburg, Munich, Tübingen or Vienna.
Most Junior Year Abroad programs require a minimum of two years of
college German. For intensive language study at any level, students may
attend Goethe-Institut centers in Germany for one or more eight-week
courses. For details, see the foreign study coordinator, Center for
International Education, or the German coordinator. Students beyond the
504 level may also do an internship in a German firm or organization
(see GERM 595). Financial aid applies to all approved programs.
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Greek (GREK)
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Associate Professor: Stephen Andrew Brunet
Assistant Professor: Richard E. Clairmont, Robert Scott Smith, Stephen M. Trzaskoma
The Greek major is offered by the classics program of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
The minimum requirements for a major in Greek are: 32 credits in Greek,
including GREK 401-402. A Greek major must complete as a minimum a
700-level course in the Greek language. A minimum of three courses must
be taken at the Durham campus. A Greek minor requires 20 credits of
coursework in Greek. Students are encouraged to take courses in related
fields such as Latin, classics, and ancient history, and to take part
in overseas study programs in Greece. The coordinator is Stephen
Trzaskoma, Murkland Hall; Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, (603)
862-3648; e-mail smt3@cisunix.unh.edu.
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History (HIST)
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Chairperson: Janet L. Polasky
Professor: Jeffry M. Diefendorf, Ellen Fitzpatrick, David Frankfurter, Cathy A. Frierson, Jan V. Golinski, J. William Harris, Francis D. McCann Jr., Janet L. Polasky, Harvard Sitkoff
Affiliate Professor: Stephen H. Hardy, Laurel Ulrich, William R. Woodward
Associate Professor: Funso Afolayan, W. Jeffrey Bolster, Kurk Dorsey, Eliga H. Gould, Nicoletta F. Gullace, Yan Lu, Gregory McMahon, Lucy E. Salyer, Jennifer D. Selwyn, Cynthia J. Van Zandt, Ethel Sara Wolper
Assistant Professor: David Bachrach, Molly Girard-Dorsey, Julia E. Rodriguez, Amanda Wunder
Research Assistant Professor: Judith N. Moyer
The study of history is an essential element of the liberal education.
The history major provides both an awareness of the past and the tools
to evaluate and express one’s knowledge. The student who majors in
history will have the opportunity to study the breadth of the human
past and will acquire the skills in critical reading and writing which
form the foundation of the educated life. The study of history may
include all of human culture and society and provides tremendous
latitude in the subjects which may be studied. The interdisciplinary
nature of the field makes it a natural focus for study which may
encompass a variety of other fields.
To complete a major in history, students must take ten 4-credit history
courses or their equivalent. Students who enter the University as
history majors should plan to take the first required course, HIST 500
(Introduction to Historical Thinking) as soon as possible. To declare a
major in history, students must have taken HIST 500 or have registered
for it and have completed two other history courses with a C- or
better. The second required course, HIST 797 (Colloquium in History),
is usually taken during the senior year. Students should consult the
list of topics for HIST 797 and may choose to complete HIST 797 in
their junior year. Besides HIST 500 and HIST 797, a major must take at
least eight courses, of which a minimum of three must be at the 600
level or above. Only one HIST 695 (Independent Study) may be used to
fulfill the 600-level requirement, and no more than two independent
study courses may count toward the ten-course requirement. No more than
two 400-level courses may be counted toward the major requirements.
Students must receive at least a C in HIST 500 and HIST 797, and at
least a C- in the other eight courses. They must maintain a 2.00 or
better in all history courses. General education courses offered by the
department may be counted for major credit or for general education
credit, but not for both.
A student’s program of study must include two parts:
1. An area of specialization. A student must select
at least four courses to serve as an area of specialization within the
major. Up to two courses (each 4 credits or their equivalent) in the
area of specialization may be taken in other departments; such courses
must be 500 level or above and have the approval of the student’s
adviser. The area of specialization may be in a nation, region, a time
period, or an interdisciplinary field.
2. Complementary courses. A student must select, in
consultation with his or her adviser, at least three history courses in
fields outside the area of specialization, chosen to broaden his or her
understanding of the range of history. Normally, each major should take
at least one course from each of Groups I, II, and III, unless
explicitly excused by the student’s adviser.
The program must be planned in consultation with an adviser. A copy of
the program, signed by one’s adviser, must be placed in one’s file no
later than the second semester of one’s junior year. Courses at the
700-level will be judged by the adviser as to their applicability for
area of specialization or complementation. The program may be modified
with the adviser’s approval.
For transfer students, a minimum of five of the semester courses used
to fulfill the major requirements must be taken at the University. One
upper-level course may be transferred to satisfy the requirement that a
major must take at least three courses numbered 600 or above. Transfer
students must complete both HIST 500 or its equivalent and HIST 797.
A minor in history consists of 20 semester credits with C- or better
and at least a 2.00 grade-point average in courses that the Department
of History approves. Courses taken on a pass/fail basis may not be used
for the minor. No more than 12 credits in 400-level courses may be used
for this minor. For transfer students, a minimum of two of the semester
courses, or 8 credits, must be taken at the University of New Hampshire
with a grade of C- or better.
Students intending further work in history beyond the bachelor’s degree are urged to take HIST 775, Historical Methods.
Students intending to major in history should consult with the
department secretary in Horton 405. Suggested programs for students
with special interests or professional plans are available in the
department office.
Undergraduate Awards for Majors
The Philip M. Marston Scholarship,
an award of $500, is available to students who are interested in
colonial or New England history and have demonstrated financial need.
There are course requirements for this scholarship. More details are
available from the history office.
Each spring, the members of the departmental undergraduate committee
choose history majors to receive the following prizes in history:
The William Greenleaf Prize is
given for the best senior colloquium paper. Award candidates must have
a minimum grade-point average of 3.20 in history courses. Individuals
may nominate themselves or may be nominated by faculty members.
The Allen Linden Prize for the best senior history thesis is funded by the Signal Fund.
The Charles Clark Prize is for the best essay or research paper submitted by a history major and is funded by the Signal Fund.
Phi Alpha Theta, the history
honor society, is an international scholastic organization dedicated to
promoting historical study on the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Admission to the UNH Psi Pi chapter is open to undergraduates with an
overall grade-point average of 3.20 and a grade-point average of 3.20
or better in history courses.
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Humanities (HUMA)
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Coordinator: Catherine M. Peebles
The Humanities Program examines the fundamental questions and issues of
Western civilization. Through studying diverse texts in the arts,
music, literature, history, philosophy, and science, students seek
answers to questions that thoughtful human beings must address in the
course of their lives. Whether these questions come from Socrates (What
is justice?), from Sir Thomas More (What is obligation to God?), from
Raphael (What is beauty?), from Newton (What are the laws of nature?),
or from Martin Luther King, Jr. (What is freedom?), they direct our
attention to enduring human concerns and to texts that have suggested
or illustrated the most profound and powerful answers.
Humanities Major
The humanities major consists of a minimum of 40 credits of academic
work, with a minimum grade of C, including the following core
requirements:
Critical Methods in the Humanities (HUMA 500).
Students will be made acquainted with the methods and technology
required for research in the humanities. Students should take this
4-credit course during the sophomore or junior year.
Integrated Core Courses (HUMA 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515).
Each student takes at least two courses (8 credits) from the 510-515
sequence, preferably in the freshman and/or sophomore year.
Seminar in the Humanities (HUMA 700).
Each student takes at least one offering (4 credits) of the Seminar in
the Humanities, preferably during the junior or senior year. This
seminar provides an opportunity for in-depth reading, viewing, and/or
listening to texts and artifacts. The emphasis is on the multiple
perspectives and methodologies that can be brought to bear upon these
works from several humanistic disciplines.
Research Project in the Humanities (HUMA 798/799).
Each student participates in the research seminar (for a total of 4
credits) throughout the senior year. The seminar provides a context
within which students may discuss and receive directions in the course
of completing a major research paper. At the end of the second
semester, students present their research to the faculty and their
fellow students.
Additional Requirements.
Beyond the 20 credits of core requirements, each student must fulfill
the following requirements: 1) a minimum of 8 additional credits from
other Humanities Program courses; 2) an additional 12 credits from
Humanities Program offerings and from the offerings of other
departments and programs, with the advice and approval of each
student’s major adviser or the program coordinator. These offerings
should bear some relation to the student’s particular interests and
senior research paper, as seems appropriate in each individual case.
Humanities Minor
The Humanities minor consists of the following courses: 1) two courses
(8 credits) from the 510/511/512/513/514/515 sequence; 2) two courses
(8 credits) from other humanities program courses, one of which should
be at the 600-level; and 3) seminar in the humanities (HUMA 700) or
another approved course.
Inquiries about the humanities major and minor should be directed to
Catherine Peebles, coordinator of the Humanities Program, G19 Murkland
Hall, (603) 862-3638; e-mail huma@unh.edu.
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International Affairs Dual Major
For program description, see Special University Programs.
Italian Studies (ITAL)
» http://www.unh.edu/languages/LLC/Italian/index.htm
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Assistant Professor: Piero Garofalo
Lecturer: Mayder Dravasa, Darby Tench Leicht
The Italian Studies minor is offered by the Department of Languages,
Literatures, and Cultures. It provides students with the opportunity to
explore the language, culture, and society of Italy through an
interdisciplinary program. The minor consists of five courses beyond
the Elementary Italian (ITAL 401-402) sequence and may include one
course from a related field of study (e.g., ARTS 681-682, ECS 400, HIST
641) with a minimum grade of C. In addition, students must demonstrate
linguistic proficiency at the level of intermediate Italian (ITAL 504
or an equivalent).
The Italian Studies Minor is advantageous for applicants to graduate
and professional schools in Italian, modern languages, linguistics,
film, history, theater, philosophy, and law. It is also a valuable
asset for careers in economics, international affairs, international
business, fashion, teaching, communications, translation,
interpretation, government, and Foreign Service.
New students will be assigned to the proper course in consultation with the section coordinator.
Study Abroad
Students may participate in the UNH-in-Italy Program in the medieval
city of Ascoli Piceno for a semester, a year, or a summer (see ITAL
685-686). The program allows students to register for UNH courses
taught by UNH faculty. Students with advanced language skills may also
enroll in courses at the University of Ascoli Piceno. Internships are
also available. There is no language prerequisite.
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Japanese (JPN)
» http://www.unh.edu/languages/LLC/index.htm
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For program description, see Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
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Justice Studies Dual Major (JUST)
» http://www.unh.edu/justice-studies/
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Justice Studies Dual Major Program is an interdisciplinary area that
blends topics from humanities departments (e.g., philosophy), social
science departments (e.g., psychology, sociology, women’s studies),
departments that include both humanities and social science faculty
(history, political science), and professionally-oriented departments
(education, family studies, social work). Some of the topics studied
include courts, family violence, rights, substance abuse, juvenile
justice, school law, children as witnesses, hate crimes and community
policing. Students will be required to choose a first major before they
will be able to declare justice studies as a second major. The goal is
to produce graduates who have a higher level of knowledge about law and
justice in American society and in the world so that they will mature
into more knowledgeable and effective citizens. The justice studies
dual major is intended for students who are looking for careers in the
justice system or who seek graduate training in law or social sciences
and humanities related to the law.
Required Courses
The dual major in justice studies requires students to take a minimum
of eight courses (32 credits) each completed with a grade of a C- or
better. Students are required to have a GPA of a 2.5 or better before
they can be accepted into the program. The dual major cannot be
declared until after a first major has been declared. No more than two
courses can count for the first major and dual major. An unlimited
number of dual major courses can be used to satisfy general education
requirements.
JUST 401, Introduction to Justice Studies
JUST 501, Justice Studies Research Methods (Prerequisite: a statistics course)
JUST 601, Field Experience (juniors/seniors only) or JUST 602, Research Field Experience (juniors/seniors only)
JUST 701, Senior Seminar (Writing Intensive Course)
POLT 407, Law and Society and/or
SOC 515, Introductory Criminology, and/or POLT 507, Politics of Crime and Justice
Elective Courses
Students are required to select three elective courses from the Justice
Studies approved course list. This list is approved and published
yearly by the Justice Studies Executive Committee.
CD 717, Law of Community Planning (offered every other year)
CMN 698, Studying the Police
EC 718, Law of Natural Resources and Environment
EDUC 767, Students, Teachers and the Law
FS 797, Children, Adolescents and the Law
FS 794, Families and the Law
HMP 734, Health Law
HIST 497W, Crime and Punishment in Modern Society
HIST 509, Law in American Life
HIST 559/560, History of Great Britain
HIST 609, Special Topics: American Legal History
HMGT 625, Hospitality Law (only HMGT majors allowed)
HMGT 627, Employment Law
HUMA 650, Humanities and the Law: The Problem of Justice in Western Civilization
JUST 401, Introduction to Justice Studies (required course)
JUST 501, Justice Studies Research Methods (required course)
JUST 550/551, Mock Trial (must take year-long course)
JUST 601/602, Field Experience (required course)
JUST 650, Special Studies in Comparative Justice Systems
JUST 651, Field Studies in the Hungarian Justice System
JUST 695, Special Topics in Justice Studies (no more than two courses)
JUST 701, Senior Seminar (required course, writing intensive course)
KIN 798, Sports Law
MGT 647, Business Law (only Business Administration, Accounting and Business Administration and Management allowed)
MGT 648, Business Law II
NR 566, Wildlife Enforcement I
OES 552, Corrections Treatment and Custody
OES 554, Juvenile Delinquency
PHIL 436, Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 635, Philosophy of Law
PHIL 660, Law, Medicine, and Morals
PHIL 701, Value Theory
PHIL 740, Advanced Topics in Philosophy of Law
POLT 407, Law and Society
POLT 507, Politics of Crime and Justice
POLT 508, Supreme Court and the Constitution
POLT 513, Civil Rights and Liberties
POLT 520, Justice and the Political Community
POLT 660, Terrorism and Political Violence
POLT 701, The Courts and Public Policy
POLT 707, Criminal Justice Administration
POLT 708, Administrative Law
PSYC 591, Forensic Psychology
PSYC 755, Psychology of Law (Research Methods Prerequisite)
PSYC 756, Psychology of Crime and Justice (Research Methods Prerequisite)
PSYC 791, Advanced Topics: Psychology of Hate
RMP 772, Law and Public Policy in Leisure Services (must have junior/senior status)
SOC 515, Introductory Criminology
SOC 525, Juvenile Crime and Delinquency
SOC 535, Homicide
SOC 620, Drugs and Society
SOC 650, Family Violence (must have junior/senior status)
SOC 655, Sociology of Crime and Justice
SOC 697, Special Topics: Perspectives on Terrorism
SOC 715, Criminological Theory
SOC 720, Sociology of Drug Use
SOC 780, Social Conflict
SOC 797, Special Topics: Crime and Justice
SW 525, Introduction to Social Welfare Policy
WS 595, Special Topics: Violence Against Women
Students who are interested in becoming a dual major in justice studies
will need to file an Intent to Dual Major form. The form is available
in the Justice Studies Office or can be downloaded from our Web site at
www.unh.edu/justice-studies. Our offices are located in Room 202 of
Huddleston Hall and are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information please contact Professor
Ellen Cohn at (603) 862-3197, e-mail ellen.cohn@unh.edu; or Debbie
Briand at (603) 862-1716, e-mail justice.studies@unh.edu.
For program information on the justice studies minor, see Interdisciplinary Programs.
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Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LLC)
» http://www.unh.edu/languages/LLC/
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Chairperson: Edward T. Larkin
Professor: Barbara T. Cooper, F. William Forbes, Ronald D. LeBlanc, Nancy Lukens, Claire-Lise Malarte-Feldman
Associate Professor: Nadine S. Bérenguier, Arna Beth Bronstein, Roger S. Brown, Stephen Andrew Brunet, John M. Chaston, Aleksandra Fleszar, Janet Gold, Lori Hopkins, Edward T. Larkin, Lina Lee, Mary E. Rhiel, Juliette M. Rogers
Assistant Professor: Richard E. Clairmont, Marco L. Dorfsman, Carmen Garcia de la Rasilla, Piero Garofalo, Jaume Marti-Olivella, Robert Scott Smith, Stephen M. Trzaskoma
Affiliate Faculty: Richard C. House
Lecturer: Mary Kathleen Belford, Mayder Dravasa, Claire-Hélène S. Gaudissart, Darby Tench Leicht, Carol M. Mathews, Cindy Pulkkinen, Anna K. Sandstrom, Henry M. Smith, Katharine E. Stansfield, Elisa F. Stoykovich, Linda J. Thomsen
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers
undergraduate majors in Classics, French, French Studies, German,
Greek, Latin, Russian, Spanish, and European Cultural Studies, plus a
minor in Italian and coursework in Chinese, Hittite, Sanskrit,
Japanese, and Portuguese. A combined B.A. in French/M.B.A. degree and
an M.A. in Spanish are also offered through the department.
In addition, the department sponsors several study abroad programs and
a variety of co-curricular activities including conversation hours and
language clubs.
A B.A. degree at the University requires the fulfillment of a foreign
language requirement. Students must fulfill this requirement by the end
of their sophomore year. Please see the Bachelor of Arts Degree
Requirements.
Undergraduates who choose to pursue a major or minor in the Department
of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures may wish to consider
complementing their studies with the dual major in International
Affairs, with the teacher education program, or with any of the other
majors and minors available through the University of New Hampshire.
Such coursework will not only broaden a student’s intellectual
horizons, but may also serve to enhance his or her employment
opportunities or prospects for graduate education.
Chinese (CHIN)
www.unh.edu/languages/LLC/index.htm
(For course descriptions, go to www.undergradcat.unh.edu.)
Classics (CLAS)
www.unh.edu/languages/LLC/Classics/index.htm
(For course descriptions, go to www.undergradcat.unh.edu.)
While it is true that classical Greek and Latin are no longer spoken
languages, the literature and art of the Ancients speak to us still. To
study the classics is to come into direct contact with the sources of
Western civilization and culture, both pagan and Christian. An intimate
knowledge of our Greco-Roman heritage furnishes students of the
classics with historical, political, and aesthetic perspectives on the
contemporary world. An undergraduate classics major provides excellent
preparations for careers not only in academic, but also in nonacademic
professions. A background in classics is, moreover, highly advantageous
for applicants to graduate and professional schools in English, modern
languages, history, philosophy, law, medicine, and theology. Finally,
for the qualified student who is undecided about a major but interested
in a sound liberal arts education, classics may be the best option.
The classics major is offered by the classics program of the Department
of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. The minimum requirements for a
major in classics are 40 credits offered by the classics program.
Twenty-four of these must be in Greek and/or Latin. A classics major
must complete as a minimum a 700-level course in one of the classical
languages. A minimum of three courses must be taken at the Durham
campus. Students will be encouraged to take courses in related fields
such as ancient history, classical art, modern languages, and English,
and to take part in overseas study programs in Greece and Italy.
A minor in classics consists of five courses (20 credits) in classics, Greek, and/or Latin.
The coordinator is Stephen Trzaskoma, Murkland Hall; Languages,
Literatures, and Cultures, (603) 862-3648; e-mail smt3@cisunix.unh.edu.
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Latin (LATN)
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Associate Professor: Stephen Andrew Brunet
Assistant Professor: Richard E. Clairmont, Robert Scott Smith, Stephen M. Trzaskoma
The Latin major is offered by the classics program of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
The minimum requirements for a major in Latin are 32 credits in Latin, excluding LATN 401-402. A Latin major must complete as a minimum a 700-level course in the Latin language. A minimum of three courses must be taken at the Durham campus. A Latin minor requires 20 credits of coursework in Latin. Students are encouraged to take courses in related fields such as Greek, classics, and ancient history, and to take part in overseas study programs in Italy. The coordinator is Stephen Trzaskoma, Murkland Hall; Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, (603) 862-3648; e-mail smt3@cisunix.unh.edu.
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Linguistics (LING)
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Professor: Thomas A. Carnicelli, Mary Morris Clark, Willem A. deVries, Rochelle Lieber
Associate Professor: Aleksandra Fleszar, Sally W. Jacoby, Lina Lee, Frederick C. Lewis, John E. Limber, Gregory McMahon, Paul McNamara, Naomi G. Nagy, Penelope E. Webster, James L. Weiner
Assistant Professor: John M. Chaston, Piero Garofalo, Mardi J. Kidwell, Aya Matsuda
Lecturer: Richard E. Clairmont
Linguistics is the study of one of the most important characteristics
of human beings-language. It cuts across the boundaries between the
sciences and the humanities. The program is an excellent liberal arts
major or preprofessional major for education, law, medicine, clergy,
and others. It is a particularly appropriate major for students who
want to teach English as a second language. Dual majors with a foreign
language, International Affairs, business administration, and the like,
are quite feasible.
Students interested in the major or the minor should consult with the
program coordinator or with any professor who teaches linguistics
courses. To declare a major in linguistics, a student must meet with
the linguistics coordinator to design a course of study. Information is
available from the Advising Center, Hood House, and at
www.unh.edu/linguistics.
A minor in linguistics is also available and consists of any five
linguistics courses, including LING 405 or ENGL 405, approved by the
linguistics coordinator.
Requirements for the major
All of the following
LING 405, Introduction to Linguistics
LING 605, Introduction to Linguistic Analysis
LING 793, Phonetics and Phonology
LING 794, Syntax and Semantic Theory
One course in historical linguistics
LING 506, Introduction to Comparative and Historical Linguistics
ENGL 752, History of the English Language
GERM 733, History and Structure of the German Language
ITAL 733, History of Italian
RUSS 733, History and Development of the Russian Language
SPAN 733, History of the Spanish Language
Two years college study (or equivalent) of one foreign language
One of the following cognate specialties
One year college study (or equivalent) of a second foreign language
from a different language family or subfamily (Old English may count as
the second foreign language if the first foreign language is not in the
Germanic family)
PSYC 712, Psychology of Language (with its prerequisite, either PSYC
512, Psychology of Primates, or PSYC 513, Cognitive Psychology)
PHIL 745, Philosophy of Language (with its prerequisite PHIL 412, Beginning Logic, or PHIL 550, Logic)
CS 765, Introduction to Computational Linguistics (with its prerequisite)
Two elective courses from the list below
Anthropology: 670, Language and Culture; 795, 796, Reading and Research in Anthropology: B. Anthropological Linguistics
Communication: 572, Language and Behavior; CMN 666, Conversation Analysis; 672, Theories of Language and Discourse
Communication Disorders: 522, The Acquisition of Language
Computer Sciences: 765, Introduction to Computational Linguistics
English: 444B, The Secret Lives of Words; 715, TESL: Theory and
Methods; 716, Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment in English as a
Second Language; 717, World Englishes; 718, English Linguistics and
Literature; 719, Sociolinguistics Survey; 727, Issues in Second
Language Writing; 752, History of the English Language; 790, Special
Topics in Linguistics; 791, English Grammar
LLC: 791, Methods of Foreign Language Teaching.
German: 733, History and Structure of the German Language
Italian: 733, History of Italian
Latin: 795, 796, Special Studies in Latin (when topic is appropriate)
Linguistics: 444B, The Secret Lives of Words; 620, Applied Experience
in Linguistics; 717, World Englishes; 719, Sociolinguistics Survey;
790, Special Topics in Linguistics; 795, 796, Independent Study
Philosophy: 550, Symbolic Logic; 618, Recent Anglo-American Philosophy;
650, Logic: Scope and Limits; 745, Philosophy of Language
Psychology: 512, Psychology of Primates; 513, Cognitive Psychology;
712, Psychology of Language. (Students may count either PSYC 512 or 513
toward the linguistics major or minor, but not both.)
Russian: 733, History and Development of the Russian Language
Sociology: 797F, Sociolinguistics
Spanish: 601, Spanish Phonetics; 733, History of the Spanish Language; 790, Grammatical Structure of Spanish
Capstone Experience
Either LING 779, Linguistic Field Methods, or LING 695, Senior Thesis.
Other courses may be substituted, with the permission of the student’s
adviser and the Linguistics Committee, when they are pertinent to the
needs of the student’s program.
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Music (MUSI)
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Chairperson: Mark S. DeTurk
Professor: Christopher Kies, Nicholas N. Orovich, David E. Seiler, Robert Stibler, Peggy A. Vagts
Affiliate Professor: Clark Terry
Associate Professor: Michael J. Annicchiarico, Daniel Beller-McKenna, Andrew A. Boysen, Mark S. DeTurk, Robert W. Eshbach, William G. Kempster, David K. Ripley, Peter W. Urquhart, Larry J. Veal
Assistant Professor: Jenni Carbaugh Cook, Lori E. Dobbins, Robert Haskins
Lecturer: Arlene P. Kies, Erika K. Svanoe
Adjunct Faculty: Sharon Baker, Kendall Betts, Mimi Bravar, Les Harris Jr., Margaret Herlehy, John B. Hunter, David Newsam, Janet E. Polk, Mark Shilansky, Jared Sims, Nancy Smith
The Department of Music offers two degree programs: the bachelor of arts in music and the bachelor of music.
The University of New Hampshire Department of Music is an accredited
institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Prospective majors in music are advised to contact the department for
information on acceptance into the major.
All music students must earn grades of C- or better in all required music and music education courses.
Bachelor of Arts Program
The bachelor of arts program offers students an opportunity to major in
music within the liberal arts curriculum. This program is intended for
those who wish to pursue the serious study of music and to acquire at
the same time a broad general education; it is recommended for those
considering the five-year undergraduate-graduate program in teacher
education or graduate study leading to the M.A. or Ph.D. degrees.
To be admitted formally to the B.A. program, students must give
evidence of satisfactory musical training by taking an admission
audition. Students must declare music as a major before the beginning
of the junior year, but it is highly recommended that they declare as
early as possible, considering the large number of required courses.
The bachelor of arts degree is offered with four options: music
history, performance study, music theory, and preteaching. The B.A. may
also be taken as a degree in music with no option specified. We refer
to this as the undifferentiated B.A. in music. Students wanting to
declare theory as their option must submit a music portfolio in
addition to an audition on the major instrument. The following courses
are required of all students: Theory I, Ear Training I, and Functional
Piano (MUSI 471-472, 473-474, 475-476);Theory II, Ear Training II, and
Functional Piano II (MUSI 571-572, 573-574, 575-576); History and
Literature of Music (MUSI 501-502); one Advanced Music History (MUSI
703-715); and one course from MUSI 771 (Counterpoint) or MUSI 781, 782
(Analysis: Form and Structure). Students will be given the opportunity
to test out of MUSI 475-476 and MUSI 575-576. Additional requirements,
grouped by option, are shown below.
B.A. students may use a maximum of 8 ensemble credits toward graduation.
Undifferentiated B.A. in Music
Any combination of advanced theory and history (12 credits);
performance and/or ensemble study, any combination from MUSI 536-564 or
MUSI 736-764 inclusive and/or MUSI 441-464 inclusive (8 credits).
Option 1, Music History
Advanced theory (3 credits); advanced music history (9 credits);
performance study, any one of MUSI 536-564 or MUSI 736-764 inclusive (8
credits); conducting, MUSI 731 (2 credits); ensemble study, any
combination from MUSI 441-464 inclusive (4 credits).
Option 2, Music Theory
Advanced theory (12 credits); performance study, any one of MUSI
536-564 or MUSI 736-764 inclusive (8 credits); conducting, MUSI 731 (2
credits); ensemble study, any combination from MUSI 441-464 inclusive
(4 credits).
Option 3, Performance Study
Performance study, any one of MUSI 536-564 or MUSI 736-764 (16
credits-2 credits per semester); conducting, MUSI 731 (2 credits);
ensemble study, any combination from MUSI 441-464 inclusive (8
credits). Voice students must also complete MUSI 520-521 (4 credits).
Option 4, Music Preteaching
EDUC 500; conducting, MUSI 731-732; orchestration, MUSI 779; techniques
and methods (9 credits); choral methods, MUED 741 (2 credits);
performance study, any one of MUSI 536-564, 736-764 (8 credits);
ensemble study (8 credits). Of the 8 credits in ensemble performance
(MUSI 441-464) required during the course of study, it is expected that
at least four credits will be from Concert Choir (MUSI 441), Orchestra
(MUSI 450), Wind Symphony (MUSI 452), and/or Symphonic Band (MUSI 453).
At least 1 credit of performance in a jazz ensemble (MUSI 460 or 464)
and 1 credit of Marching Band (MUSI 454) are highly desirable. The
music preteaching option is a part of the five-year
undergraduate-graduate certification program (see Department of
Education). The department also offers a four-year program leading to
teacher certification, the bachelor of music in music education.
For all the options listed above, but excluding the undifferentiated
B.A. in music, a public performance is given during the senior year.
For students in the music history option, this must be a half lecture
or half lecture-recital; for those in performance study, a full
recital; for students in the music theory option, a half lecture, half
lecture-recital, or a half recital including at least one original
composition; for those in the preteaching option, a half recital is
required.
Bachelor of Music Program
The bachelor of music degree program is offered to students who wish to
develop their talent in performance, composition, or music education to
a high professional level. The program is recommended to those
considering graduate study leading to the M.M. or D.M.A. degrees. The
music education option is part of the undergraduate certification
program (see the Department of Education).
To be admitted to the B.M. program, students must demonstrate a high
degree of musical competence or significant creative ability during an
audition or examination. Selection is made on the professional
requirements appropriate to each option. Students must formally declare
the B.M. as a degree program before the beginning of the sophomore
year. Continuation into the upper level of the program is subject to
review by the department faculty.
Three degrees are offered in the bachelor of music curriculum: Bachelor
of Music in Music Education; Bachelor of Music in Performance; Bachelor
of Music in Theory. Students wanting to declare theory as their option
must submit a music portfolio in addition to an audition on their major
instrument.
Students in music education must maintain an overall minimum 2.50
grade-point average at the time of application for student teaching
(February 15 of junior year). Techniques and methods courses must
include MUED 745 (strings), 741 (choral), 747 (woodwinds), 749 (brass),
751 (percussion), and 765 (instrumental).
The Bachelor of Music program in Music Education leads to State of New
Hampshire teacher certification in music, grades K-12 (cert. #612.13).
New Hampshire also participates in a reciprocal agreement with many
other states, the Interstate Certification Compact.
Regarding ensemble requirements for music education students: Of the 8
credits in ensemble performance (MUSI 441-464) required during the
course of study, it is expected that at least 4 credits will be from
Concert Choir (MUSI 441), Orchestra (MUSI 450), Wind Symphony (MUSI
452), and/or Symphonic Band (MUSI 453). At least 1 credit of
performance in a jazz ensemble (MUSI 460 -464) and 1 credit of Marching
Band (MUSI 454) are highly desirable.
Students in the Bachelor of Music in Music Education and the Bachelor
of Music in Theory degree programs may use a maximum of 8 ensemble
credits toward graduation.
Students in the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree program are required to perform a junior recital.
All bachelor of music students are required to give a public
performance during their senior year. For music education students, a
half recital is required; for students in the performance option, a
full recital is required; for those in theory, a full lecture,
lecture-recital, or recital including at least one original composition
is required.
The following courses are required of all Bachelor of Music students:
Theory I, Ear Training I, and Functional Piano I (MUSI 471-472,
473-474, 475-476); Theory II, Ear Training II, and Functional Piano II
(MUSI 571-572, 573-574, 575-576); History and Literature of Music (MUSI
501-502); Conducting (MUSI 731), and one Advanced Music History (MUSI
703-715). Students will be given the opportunity to test out of MUSI
475-476 and MUSI 575-576. Additional requirements, grouped by option,
are shown below.
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
MUED 741, choral methods; MUED 745-751, techniques and methods of the
primary instrumental families; MUED 765, instrumental methods; MUED
790-791, elementary and secondary music education; MUSI 732,
conducting; one course from MUSI 771, counterpoint or MUSI 781 or 782,
analysis: form and structure; MUSI 779, orchestration; EDUC 500,
exploring teaching, 694, supervised teaching/music, 700, 701, 705, and
751B; performance study; any one of MUSI 536-564 or MUSI 736-764,
inclusive (8 credits), ensemble study; MUSI 441-464, inclusive (8
credits, please refer to the paragraph about ensemble requirements for
music education majors.)
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Voice
MUSI 520–521, diction for singers; ITAL 401-402, GERM 401-402, or FREN
401-402 (8 credits); MUED 755, vocal pedagogy; MUED 741, choral
methods; MUSI 713, the art song or MUSI 715, survey of opera; one
course from MUSI 771, counterpoint or MUSI 781 or 782, analysis: form
and structure); MUSI 545/745, performance study (25 credits); ensemble
study, MUSI 441-442, 448 or 461 inclusive (8 credits). Group 5 general
education requirement must be fulfilled with an intermediate level
foreign language.
Piano
Two courses from MUSI 771, counterpoint; MUSI 781 or 782, analysis:
form and structure; MUED 743, piano methods; MUSI 795E, piano
literature (1 to 2 credits); MUSI 795V, advanced piano pedagogy (2
credits); one additional 700-level advanced music theory or one
additional advanced music history; MUSI 703-715; MUSI 541/741, ensemble
study (25 credits); MUSI 455, piano ensemble (4 credits) and MUSI
441-464 inclusive (4 credits).
All Other Instruments
One course from MUSI 771, counterpoint or MUSI 781 or 782, analysis:
form and structure; one methods class in the appropriate instrumental
family, MUED 745-751 (2 or 3 credits); one additional 700-level
advanced music theory or one additional advanced music history, MUSI
703-715; performance study, MUSI 546-564/746-764 inclusive (25
credits); ensemble study, MUSI 448-460 and MUSI 463-464 inclusive (12
credits).
Bachelor in Music Theory
GERM 401-402; MUSI 771-772, counterpoint; MUSI 781-782, analysis: form
and structure; MUSI 775-776, composition; MUSI 777, advanced
composition (6 credits); MUSI 779, orchestration; one additional
700-level advanced music theory class; one additional advanced music
history, MUSI 703-715; performance study, MUSI 541-564/741-764
inclusive (8 credits); ensemble study, MUSI 441-464 inclusive (4
credits).
Minor in Music
All students minoring in music must complete a minimum of 20 credits of
coursework in music, of which the following are required: MUSI 471-474
or MUSI 411-412; and MUSI 501-502, or MUSI 401 or 402 and 511.
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Music Education (MUED)
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Philosophy (PHIL)
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Professor: Willem A. deVries, R. Valentine Dusek, David R. Hiley, Robert C. Scharff, Duane H. Whittier, Charlotte Elizabeth Witt
Associate Professor: Drew Christie, Paul McNamara, Ruth J. Sample, Timm A. Triplett
Assistant Professor: Kathy Miriam, Nicholas J. Smith
Lecturer: Jennifer K. Armstrong
Each semester, detailed course descriptions are posted in the department office and on the department Web page.
Philosophy has always been the heart of liberal education, deepening
and enriching the lives of those who pursue it. The philosophy major
provides students with the opportunity to confront a wide variety of
questions, especially those that cannot be dealt with in the framework
of other disciplines. Such questions include those about the ultimate
nature of reality: Does God exist? Are minds distinct from bodies? Are
there more things between heaven and earth than are dreamt of in
science? Other questions probe what it is to know: Do we know that
material bodies external to our minds exist? What does it mean to
justify a belief? Still other questions are about how we ought to act:
What is a good person? Are there moral rules? How are they justified?
Must we obey them?
Philosophy also concerns itself with other disciplines: What makes
something a work of art? What distinguishes a scientific theory from a
religious theory or myth? Is capitalism amoral? Is legal authority
moral or political?
The Department of Philosophy offers a wide range of courses exposing
students to the full scope of philosophical activity. Grappling with
major primary texts from the history of philosophy is an important
emphasis of the program, for philosophy today is the continuation of a
conversation that extends back to the Ancient Greeks and the Vedic
Scriptures. Philosophy has also always wrestled with cutting-edge
topics emerging in the current culture. Some recent examples are: What
are the prospects for machines with mental lives? What are the
implications of new views in cosmology? How do we handle the pressing
ethical dilemmas brought on by emerging medical technologies, or by the
historically unparalleled rate of destruction of the Earth’s
environment? Are gender and race socially constructed concepts rather
than biological concepts?
Career Opportunities
Philosophy offers excellent training for a variety of careers by
providing a unique combination of life-long skills: analytic and
interpretive skills, critical reasoning skills, the enhanced capacity
to detect problems and to solve them, excellence in oral and written
presentation and defense of one’s ideas, skill at asking probing and
central questions about the ideas of others (as well as about one’s own
ideas), skill at effectively understanding, organizing, and evaluating
complex systems of thought.
Considering these skills, it is not surprising that philosophy majors
score in the very top percentiles on the GRE, LSAT, and GMAT
standardized exams. For example, in a recent GRE study, philosophy
majors were ranked among the very top majors in their mean scores on
the verbal, analytic, and quantitative components of the exam; in a
recent LSAT study, philosophy majors had a higher mean score than even
pre-law majors; and for recent GMAT tests, the mean score for
philosophy majors exceeded that of any type of business major.
Virtually no other major does this well on such a wide cross-section of
standardized exams.
These results reflect the fact that the unique combination of skills
acquired in philosophy, along with the breadth of subject matter
reflected on, provide the philosophy major with an extremely adaptive
and resilient mind-set. Philosophy provides superior preparation for a
variety of vocational and professional endeavors, and perhaps more
importantly, for being a professional.
The Philosophy Major
Majors must take a total of ten philosophy courses. The following
courses constitute a core required of all majors: PHIL 412, 500, 530,
570, 580, and one additional course in the history of philosophy (525,
571, 616, 618, 620, or an approved seminar). Majors must also take two
seminars (i.e., courses at the 700 level). At least one course must
concentrate on major works of 20th-Century European philosophy (525,
620, or an approved seminar) and one course must concentrate on major
works of 20th-Century Anglo-American philosophy (618 or an approved
seminar). Please note that a single course can satisfy multiple
requirements for the major. Courses used to satisfy requirements for
the major may be used to satisfy general education requirements. PHIL
495, 795, and 796 normally do not count toward fulfilling major
requirement credits; exceptions may be granted by special permission.
Special-Interest Program
Students may add to the above major a special-interest program of value
in planning for postgraduate education or entry into such areas as law,
medicine, business, education, theology, or social work. Special
advisers are prepared to provide informal counsel to philosophy majors
interested in these areas.
Graduate Preparatory Emphasis
This emphasis is strongly recommended for students who plan to do
graduate work in philosophy. Beyond the ten program courses, such
students should select, with their advisers’ approval, two additional
philosophy courses above the 400 level, for a total of twelve courses.
One of these should be PHIL 550.
Distinction on Senior Thesis
Distinction on Senior Thesis is granted by a unanimous determination of
the student's committee that the thesis exceeds A level work and is
worthy of special recognition.
Honors in Philosophy
To receive Honors in Philosophy a student will be expected to pursue a
philosophy curriculum that demands greater depth and rigor than
required by the major; they will be expected to complete the curriculum
at a consistently high level of achievement; they will be expected to
engage in independent study and research (under the supervision of a
faculty member) beyond the requirements of their course-work; and they
will be expected to present and defend a culminating project that
synthesizes aspects of their study. Students can demonstrate these
expectations in either of two ways: a thesis option or a portfolio
option. Consult the Philosophy Department website for more details.
Philosophy Minor
A philosophy minor consists of five philosophy courses, one of which
must be at the 500-level or higher (PHIL 495, 795, 796 with special
approval only).
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Political Science (POLT)
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Assistant Professor: Alynna J. Lyon, Mary Fran T. Malone, J. Mark Wrighton
The study of government and politics, to which the courses and seminars
of the Department of Political Science are devoted, includes the
development of knowledge of political behavior by individuals and
groups as well as knowledge about governments: their nature and
functions; their problems and behavior; and their interactions-at the
national and international levels and at the local, state, and regional
levels.
Much of the learning offered by the Department of Political Science can
also be regarded as essential for good citizenship, since political
knowledge helps to explain the formal and informal institutions by
which we are governed and the forces which lead to policy decisions,
and also seeks to clarify the issues and principles that encourage
people toward political involvement. It contributes to the store of
knowledge necessary for informed citizenship. In addition, such
learning is especially valuable to students planning to enter local or
national government or other public service, including the Foreign
Service, and it will be of great help to those who intend to study law
and enter the legal profession. For teaching, particularly at the
college level, and for many types of government service, graduate work
may be indispensable. An undergraduate major in political science will
provide a helpful foundation for any further study of politics and
related fields in the social sciences and humanities. Such an emphasis
will also be valuable for students seeking careers in journalism,
international organizations, and the public affairs and administrative
aspects of labor, financial, and business organizations.
The major program in political science consists of at least nine
courses (36 credits) and not more than twelve courses (48 credits). The
minimum grade requirement is C- per course. Any grade lower will not
count toward major. Courses are to be distributed in the following way:
1. Two 400-level courses. These introductory courses
should be completed by majors by the end of the sophomore year.
2. Six 500- and/or 600-level courses. Of these, at
least one shall be chosen from each of the four fields in which the
department’s courses are organized: American politics, political
thought, comparative politics, and international politics.
3. One 700-level course.
The Department of Political Science will not allow the use of 400-level
courses to “double count” as a major requirement and a general
education requirement. However, if a student has successfully completed
three or more 400-level courses, special permission can be obtained to
use one of the 400-level introductory political science courses as a
general education requirement.
Minor in Political Science
The political science minor consists of five courses (20 credits
total). These courses may be taken in any combination of the four
fields and levels (400-700) offered. The fields to choose from are:
American politics, political thought, comparative politics, and
international politics. No more than two courses can be taken at the
400 level.
The minimum grade requirement is C- per course. Any grade lower than a
C- will not count toward the minor. Students wishing to use transfer
credits from abroad or other universities should meet with a political
science adviser to determine eligibility toward the minor.
Internships and Advanced Study
In addition to the courses regularly offered, the department will have
available selected topics, advanced study in political science, and
internships. Interested students should check with the department
office to learn of the offerings for a given semester.
The department also offers several internship opportunities giving
students experience in various aspects of government, policy making,
and the legal system at the local, state, and national levels. Students
need not be political science majors, but a student must have taken
certain course prerequisites for each kind of internship. In addition,
students must have junior or senior standing and normally have a 3.2
average or higher to be eligible for consideration. Washington
placements are made either through the Department of Political Science
or through the Washington Center located in the National Student
Exchange Office in Hood House; major credit must be arranged through
the department.
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Portuguese (PORT)
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For program description, see Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
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Psychology (PSYC)
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Chairperson: Kenneth Fuld
Professor: Victor A. Benassi, Ellen S. Cohn, Peter S. Fernald, Kenneth Fuld, Benjamin Harris, Robert G. Mair, John D. Mayer, Edward J. O'Brien, David B. Pillemer, Rebecca M. Warner, William R. Woodward
Associate Professor: Victoria L. Banyard, Robert C. Drugan, Michelle D. Leichtman, John E. Limber, Carolyn J. Mebert, William Wren Stine, Daniel C. Williams
Assistant Professor: Toni L. Bisconti, J. Pablo Chavajay, Brett M. Gibson, Jill A. McGaughy
Research Assistant Professor: Lisa M. Jones, Kimberly J. Mitchell
Lecturer: Robert P. Eckstein, Mark J. Henn, Richard I. Kushner, Michael A. Mangan, Peter Yarensky
Academic Counselor: Janice Chadwick
The psychology major provides students with a broad education, while
also allowing some specialization. The program exposes students to the
scientific study of behavior and encourages an increased understanding
of the behavior of humans and animals.
Students who wish to declare psychology as a major after enrolling in
the University should consult with the department’s academic counselor
for application procedures and criteria.
Students majoring in psychology must complete 44 credits with a minimum
grade of C- in each course and a 2.00 overall average in all major
requirements. The psychology department does not accept other
departments’ statistics courses toward the psychology major. Students
who have taken a statistics course other than PSYC 402 must pass a
competency exam in order to apply to the major and/or register for PSYC
502. Students with a first major in psychology may not use any
psychology courses to fulfill general education requirements.
Requirements for the Major
A. Three core courses—PSYC 401, 402, and 502.
B. Four breadth (500-level) courses as follows
Group I: two courses from two different tracks
Sensory track: PSYC 511
Cognitive track: PSYC 512 or 513
Behavioral track: PSYC 521
Biological track: PSYC 531
Group II: Two courses from two different tracks
Social/Personality track: PSYC 552 or 553
Abnormal/Counseling track: PSYC 561
History track: PSYC 571
Developmental track: PSYC 581 or 582
C. Four depth (700-level) courses as follows
Two courses from Group I (710-741):
Sensory track: PSYC 710, 741A
Cognitive track: PSYC 712, 713, 741B
Behavioral track: PSYC 722, 741C
Biological track: PSYC 731, 733, 735, 737, 741D
Two courses from Group II (752-793):
Social/Personality track: PSYC 755, 756, 758, 791B, 791C
Abnormal/ Counseling track: PSYC 762, 763, 793, 791D
History track: PSYC 771, 791E
Developmental track: PSYC 780, 783, 785, 791F, 791G
Psychology 702 may be substituted for one Group I or one Group II requirement.
Psychology 705 may be substituted for one Group I or one Group II requirement.
Note: Most offerings have one or more
prerequisite courses. Students (with the help of their advisers) are
expected to select breadth courses that will later enable them to
select depth courses appropriate to their interests and career goals.
Transfer students who elect to major in psychology must complete at
least 24 credits in the program at UNH to qualify for the degree in
psychology. Transfer students must earn a total of 44 approved credits
for completion of the psychology major. The distribution of these
credits will be determined by the department’s academic counselor.
Transfer students should note that courses are allotted only the number
of credits granted by the original institution (after adjustments for
semester-hour equivalents). Thus, students transferring from an
institution at which courses carry less than 4 credits each must make
up for any credit deficit created by acceptance of transfer credits
into the psychology major. Of the four 700-level courses required for
the major, at least three must be taken at UNH.
Specific course selections should be discussed with advisers.
Exceptions to the requirements for the major require a petition to the
department.
Psychology majors planning to go on to graduate study in psychology are
advised to include PSYC 702 and/or 705 among their courses.
The minor in psychology consists of five psychology department courses
(20 credits), including PSYC 401. No more than 4 credits of PSYC 795
may be applied to the minor. A maximum of 12 psychology transfer
credits can be applied to the psychology minor at UNH.
See the department student services assistant for further details on the major or minor in psychology.
Advising System
Students who enter the University as psychology majors are considered
“provisional majors” and are advised in the University Advising Center
until they complete PSYC 401 and 402, at which time they can confirm
their major. “Provisional majors” are accorded all the rights and
privileges of any psychology major. Undergraduate advising in the
department is conducted jointly by the department’s academic counselor
and the full-time faculty. The academic counselor has primary
responsibility for advising confirmed and newly declared freshman and
sophomore psychology majors and is the initial contact for all majors
in a state of transition (readmitted, transfer, newly declared
students, etc.). The academic counselor assists students in all phases
of educational planning and decision making, including preregistration,
long-range academic planning, degree and program requirements, and
career selection and planning. Junior and senior psychology majors are
assigned to a faculty adviser with appropriate consideration for
student preferences. The advising relationship with a faculty member is
designed to encourage refining career and educational decisions.
Undergraduate Awards for Majors
Each year the faculty chooses psychology undergraduates as the
recipients of the following awards: the Herbert A. Carroll Award for an
outstanding senior in psychology, the George M. Haslerud Award for an
outstanding junior in psychology, and the Fuller Foundation Scholarship
for an outstanding junior in psychology with demonstrated interests in
clinical psychology. Psychology majors with at least a 3.20 grade-point
average are eligible for these awards. Faculty nominate students from
the eligibility list and final selection of recipients is made by vote
of the full-time psychology faculty.
Honors Program in Psychology
The Department of Psychology sponsors an honors program for outstanding
students in the major. Students may apply to the honors program in
psychology in their sophomore or junior year.
Eligibility criteria include
1. Overall grade-point average of 3.20 or above and 3.4 in major courses
2. Completion of PSYC 401, 402, and 502 with a grade of B or above in each
Requirements of the program include
1. Three 700-level psychology honors courses or equivalent
2. PSYC 797, Senior Honors Tutorial (fall)
3. PSYC 799, Senior Honors Thesis (spring)
Students interested in applying to the honors program should contact the department’s academic counselor.
Undergraduate Research Conference
The Department of Psychology sponsors the annual George M. Haslerud
Undergraduate Research Conference each spring. Undergraduates are
invited to submit empirical or theoretical papers for presentation at
the conference. Contact the department’s academic counselor for more
information.
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Religious Studies (RS)
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Russian (RUSS)
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Professor: Ronald D. LeBlanc
Associate Professor: Arna Beth Bronstein, Aleksandra Fleszar
The Russian major provides students with an opportunity to study one of
the world’s most important languages, its literature, and its culture.
In addition to the intrinsic value of Russian language, literature, and
culture as a liberal arts experience, the Russian major leads to a
number of careers, such as teaching, translation and interpreting,
government, and foreign service. It is also a valuable asset in
preparing for careers in law, economics, and international trade, and
it can serve as a double major with business administration,
international affairs, the natural and physical sciences, and other
liberal arts fields such as English, history, political science,
sociology, philosophy, theatre, communication, linguistics, and other
foreign languages.
New students will be assigned to the proper course after consultation
with the Russian faculty. A student may not receive UNH credit for
elementary Russian courses if he or she has had two or more years of
secondary school Russian; however, a student may petition the Russian
program to be admitted to the 400-level courses for credit. In the
401-790 range, a grade of C or better is required to advance to the
next course in the language series (401, 402, 503, 504, 631, 632, 790).
The Russian major consists of a minimum of 40 credits above RUSS 504.
Specific course requirements are RUSS 425, 521, 522, 601, 631-632, 691,
and 790 and two or three electives depending upon choice of option and
concentration. Majors are required to spend a semester or summer on an
approved study abroad program in Russia. Majors are required to take
RUSS 631-632 and at least one 700-level Russian course at the Durham
campus. Transfer students must earn a minimum of 12 major credits at
the Durham campus.
The minor in Russian consists of a minimum of 20 credits above RUSS
402; it must include RUSS 503-504 and at least one of the following:
RUSS 631, 632, 691, 721, 725, or 790.
Students wishing to major in Russian should contact the program coordinator in Murkland Hall.
Russian Studies Minor
The Russian studies minor offers students an opportunity to pursue area
study of Russia and the new states through an interdisciplinary
program. The minor consists of a minimum of 20 credits (5 courses) with
a minimum grade of C. In addition to the required courses and
electives, students must demonstrate a Russian language proficiency at
the level of RUSS 504 or an equivalent.
Students wishing to minor in Russian studies should consult with any faculty member in Russian studies.
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Social Science (SCSC)
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Sociology (SOC)
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Professor: Michele Dillon, Cynthia M. Duncan, David Finkelhor, Lawrence C. Hamilton, Murray A. Straus, Heather A. Turner, Sally Ward
Associate Professor: Linda M. Blum, Benjamin C. Brown, Sharyn J. Potter, James Tucker
Research Associate Professor: Glenda Kaufman Kantor
Assistant Professor: Cesar Rebellon, Karen VanGundy
Research Assistant Professor: Wendy A. Walsh
Clinical Professor: John T. Kirkpatrick
Lecturer: Jean Elson, Catherine L. Moran, Priscilla S. Reinertsen, Nena F. Stracuzzi
Sociology focuses on how society works. Sociology majors study human
behavior at the micro level of small groups, the macro level of social
movements and comparative development, and the intermediate level of
neighborhoods or organizations like corporations and schools. Sociology
emphasizes links between the individual and the larger social processes
and structures in society, and the sociologists conduct empirical
analysis of the social world.
Majoring in sociology provides a solid, multifaceted foundation in the
liberal arts, including analytical thinking and writing, and skills in
collecting and analyzing data. Students learn diverse theoretical
approaches to the social world and acquire tools for conducting and
understanding social science research. The wide range of substantive
areas taught in the UNH sociology department includes courses
concentrating on family and work; environmental sociology; social
policy; inequalities of race, class, and gender; and criminology,
social control, and deviant behavior; medical sociology; and religion.
Undergraduate training in sociology is an excellent background for a
variety of careers, including the business world, where majors might
work in marketing and sales or human resources, or government or
private services, where a major might work in education, health
services, social welfare, criminal justice, or research. An
undergraduate degree in sociology is also excellent preparation for
graduate work in law, social work, counseling, public administration,
public health, business administration, urban planning or further
studies in sociology.
To declare a major in sociology, students must have completed at
least one introductory level sociology course with a grade of C or
better. New students who declare the major upon admission to UNH must
enroll in Sociology 400 during their first semester and earn a grade of
C to maintain status in the program.
Majors must complete a minimum of 40 semester credits in sociology
courses with grades of C- or better in each course and a GPA of 2.00 or
better in sociology courses. SOC 400, 502, 599, 601, and 611 are
required; majors must take 599 no later than their junior year. At
least two of the additional major courses must be at the 600 or 700
level. Students can count SOC 595 toward the fulfillment of one of
their lower level (500 level) electives. Sociology 502 (Statistics) may
not be used by sociology majors for General Education requirement
category 2 (Quantitative Reasoning). Statistics courses in other
disciplines are generally acceptable as a substitute for Sociology 502.
Conjoint minors (allowing double-counting of one or two courses) are
available for justice studies; gerontology; American studies; race,
culture, and power; women’s studies; and other approved minors.
Students also have the opportunity to pursue a second major including
Justice Studies. Students interested in social work or teaching can
develop programs in conjunction with the appropriate departments. The
departmental honors program is recommended for students with cumulative
grade-point averages over 3.20, and especially for those anticipating
graduate study.
Students interested in majoring in sociology should consult with the
chair of the undergraduate committee in the sociology department for
guidance. It is the responsibility of all sociology majors to obtain
the latest information from the department office. A minor consists of
any five 4-credit courses in sociology with a C- or better in each
course and a grade-point average of 2.00 or better in these courses.
Sociology Language Requirement
The Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of New Hampshire requires
that a student satisfy the foreign language proficiency requirement.
The requirement may be met by demonstrating language proficiency equal
to a one-year college-level course (401 and 402, 501, or 503 and above
in spoken language).
The Department of Sociology requires all students declaring the major
after August 28, 2006 to choose from one of the following languages:
Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin,
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
Exceptions to this list must be petitioned and approved by the
Department of Sociology's Undergraduate Committee and a student's
adviser.
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Spanish (SPAN)
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Professor: F. William Forbes
Associate Professor: John M. Chaston, Janet Gold, Lori Hopkins, Lina Lee
Assistant Professor: Marco L. Dorfsman, Carmen Garcia de la Rasilla, Jaume Marti-Olivella
Lecturer: Samira C. Artur, Mary Kathleen Belford, Carol M. Mathews, Cindy Pulkkinen, Elisa F. Stoykovich, Linda J. Thomsen
The major in Spanish is offered by the Department of Languages,
Literatures, and Cultures. It is designed for students who wish to
acquaint themselves more thoroughly with the language, culture, and
literature of the Spanish-speaking peoples. In addition, the department
offers courses in Portuguese. Students also have the option to complete
honors in major.
Students who major in Spanish may prepare themselves for a variety of
fields in which proficiency in the Spanish language and knowledge of
Hispanic cultures are desirable. Such fields might include
international relations, business administration, government work,
social service, and communications. In addition, students can prepare
to teach Spanish at the elementary and secondary levels and in
bilingual education programs through the foreign language teacher
education program. The undergraduate major also provides a basis for
graduate study in preparation for scholarly research and teaching at
the college level. When combined with coursework or a dual major in
other disciplines, the major prepares students for work in
Spanish-speaking areas of the world as well as in bilingual regions of
the United States.
The UNH study abroad program in Granada, Spain, open to majors and
nonmajors, offers students the opportunity to live and study abroad for
a semester or a full academic year. A six-week summer immersion program
in Puebla, Mexico is also available to students. Financial aid is
available for eligible students. Contact the departmental program
directors for further information.
The major consists of a minimum of 40 credits. All coursework required
for the Spanish major or minor must be completed with a grade of C or
better. Specific course requirements are 1) language and culture: 525
or 526, 601, 631, and 632; 2) three of the following 600-level courses:
650, 651, 652, 653, 654 or equivalent; 3) three courses taught in
Spanish at the 700 level. An approved foreign study experience in a
Spanish-speaking country of a minimum of one semester is required; a
full academic year is highly recommended. The Spanish minor consists of
20 credits above 501, including 631 and 632.
For more information on the major, the minor, and options for the study
abroad experience, please see the coordinator of Spanish.
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Theatre and Dance (THDA)
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Chairperson: Deborah A. Kinghorn
Professor: Carol Lucha-Burns, David M. Richman, Charles L. Robertson
Associate Professor: Joan W. Churchill, David J. Kaye, Deborah A. Kinghorn, H. Gay Nardone, David L. Ramsey
Assistant Professor: Raina S. Ames
Lecturer: Carol J. Fisher, Sarah Jane Marschner, Daniel J. Raymond
The Department of Theatre and Dance has one of the largest and most
varied undergraduate theatre programs in the Northeast, with
concentrations in acting, musical theatre, design and technical
theatre, dance, secondary education, youth drama, and youth drama for
special education. Performance opportunities include six mainstage
faculty-directed productions, three touring productions, and over 20
student-directed productions including plays, musical theatre, dance,
puppetry, improvisation, comedy, and creative drama.
The award-winning faculty provides theatre majors with superlative
training within a broad liberal arts context. Students may take courses
in acting, directing, choreography, design and technical theatre, youth
drama, secondary school certification, youth drama in special
education, playwriting, storytelling, puppetry, ballet, theater dance
(jazz and tap), aerial dance, musical theatre, and touring theatre.
Students interested in performance, technical, and historical aspects
will be well trained to step into professional careers. The program
affords means for independent study and internships, special projects,
and for active personal involvement in lecture and laboratory classes
with the possibility for integration with other departments. To assist
with financial needs, the department awards scholarships to incoming
freshman and undergraduates each spring.
Requirements for the Major
In addition to general liberal arts preparation, seven specific course sequences are available within the theatre major:
1. courses leading to a theatre major that, if
desired, may be combined with requirements of the Department of
Education, in conjunction with a fifth year Masters of Arts in Teaching
(MAT) program, to prepare students for secondary school certification
with an undergraduate specialization in secondary theatre education;
2. courses leading to a theatre major that, if
desired, may be combined with requirements of the Department of
Education, in conjunction with a fifth year of Masters in Education
(M.Ed.) program to prepare students for elementary school certification
with an undergraduate specialization in youth drama;
3. courses leading to a theatre major that, if so
desired, may be combined with requirements of the Department of
Education, in conjunction with a fifth year Masters in Education
(M.Ed.) program to prepare students for elementary school certification
with an undergraduate specialization of youth drama for special
education;
4. courses leading to a theatre major with an emphasis in dance (ballet, tap, jazz, and theatre dance);
5. courses leading to a theatre major with an emphasis in musical theatre;
6. courses leading to a theatre major with an emphasis in design and technical theatre;
7. courses leading to a theatre major with an emphasis in acting.
The general theatre major allows students to explore a variety of
areas. In the freshman and sophomore years, the student should enroll
for at least two theatre courses per semester and two general education
courses per semester. Students meet with the chair of the department,
until they are assigned advisers appropriate to the individual’s area
of interest. The minimum grade requirement is C- per course. Any grade
lower than a C- will not count toward the major. All UNH B.A. degrees
require a minimum of 128 credit hours. Within those 128 credit hours,
the theatre major offers seven specific course sequences:
Theatre (B.A.)
General Theatre
I. 22 credits required
THDA 435, Introduction to Theatre; 436 or 438, History of Theatre I or
II; 459, Stagecraft; 551, Acting I; 689 A-D, Theatre/Dance Practicum;
798 or 799, Senior Thesis or Capstone Project
II. 4 credits from theory/history
THDA 436 or 438, History of Theatre I or II; 450, History of Musical
Theatre in America; 520, Creative Drama; 541, Arts and Theatre
Administration; 632, Interpretation of Shakespeare in the Theatre; 638,
American Theatre 1920-1970; 656, Musical Theatre Repertoire and
audition; 657, Play Reading; 721, Education Through Dramatization; 727,
Methods of Teaching Theatre; 750, Writing for Performance; 762, Women
in 20th and 21st Century American Theatre
III. 4 credits from design/technical
THDA 458, Costume Construction; 475, Stage Make-Up; 532, The London
Experience; 546, Costume Design for the Theatre; 547, Stage Properties;
548, Stage Lighting Design and Execution; 583, Introduction to
Puppetry; 641, Stage Management; 650, Scene Painting for the Theatre;
651, Rendering for Theatre; 652, Scene Design; 683, Advanced Puppetry
IV. 4 credits from performance
THDA 470, Movement and Vocal Production; 552, Acting II; 555, Exploring
Musical Theatre; 592A, Special Topics; 622, Storytelling, Story
Theatre, and Involvement Dramatics; 624A, Theatre for Young
Audiences—Acting; 624B, Theatre for Young Audiences—Directing; 655,
Musical Theatre Styles; 741, Directing; 755, Advanced Musical Theatre;
756, Producing and Directing the Musical; 758, Acting III
V. 8 credits from any 600-800 level course, including those in sections II, III, IV
THDA 691, Internship in Theatre and Dance; 781, Theatre Workshop for
Teachers; 782, Advanced Theatre Workshop for Teachers; 791, Internship
in Theatre and Dance; 795, Independent Study; 798, Senior Thesis; 799,
Capstone Project
Total: 42 cr.
Contact Deborah Kinghorn, Paul Creative Arts, (603) 862-1963, e-mail deb.kinghorn@unh.edu.
The Secondary Theatre Education Emphasis
High school theatre teachers are often responsible for directing plays
and musicals (the latter in collaboration with a music teacher). This
is an extensive training program for secondary education theatre
teachers meant to fully prepare students for the rigorous task of high
school teaching.
Theatre (B.A.)
Emphasis in Secondary Theatre Education
I. 54 credits from theatre area
THDA 435, Introduction to Theatre; 436 or 438, History of Theatre I or
II; 459, Stagecraft; 463 Theatre Dance I; 551, Acting I; 555, Exploring
Musical Theatre; 624A, Theatre for Young Audiences—Acting; 624B,
Theatre for Young Audiences—Directing; 689, Theatre/Dance Practicum
A-D; 721, Education Through Dramatization; 727, Methods of Teaching
Theatre (must be taken before student internship); 729,
Community-Oriented Drama Programs; 760, History and Play Analysis for
Teachers; 799, Capstone Project
II. 4 credits from design/technical theatre
THDA 458, Costume Construction; 546, Costume Design for the Theatre;
548, Stage Lighting Design and Execution; 782J, Set, Lighting, and
Costume Design
III. 20 credits from education*
EDUC 500/935, Exploring Teaching; EDUC 700/800, Educational Structure
and Change; EDUC 701/801, Human Development and Learning: Educational
Psychology; EDUC 705/805, Alternative Perspectives on the Nature of
Education (must be taken before student teaching internship); EDUC
751/851B, Educating Exceptional Learners: Secondary
Total: 78 cr.
THDA Electives
Students should take at least 12 credits from the following courses:
THDA 436 or 438, History of Theatre I or II; 450, History of Musical
Theatre in America; 475, Stage Makeup; 547, Stage Properties; 583,
Introduction to Puppetry; 622, Storytelling, Story Theatre, and
Involvement Dramatics; 641, Stage Management; 652, Scene Design; 653,
Performance Project or 654, Scenic Arts Project; 683, Advanced
Puppetry; 727, Methods of Teaching Theatre (Musical Theatre); 750,
Writing for Performance; 782A, Improv and Theatre Games.
NOTE: It is understood that students will fulfill 20 internship contact
hours with theatre students in their emphasis area: elementary, middle,
or high school. Projects for 653A and 729 cannot count as internship
hours. Students may fulfill this requirement through a variety of
teaching opportunities with the TRY program (both during the school
year and in the summer), or they may work with local schools teaching,
coaching actors, assistant directing, choreographing, or in some other
capacity as specifically arranged with the student’s theatre adviser.
It is also understood that students involved in the above course
curriculum in order to get state theatre arts certification must apply
to either the UNH Department of Education or another university for
acceptance into a fifth-year Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) or
Masters of Education (M. Ed.) degree program which fulfills state
requirements for certification.
*May be taken at the graduate or undergraduate level.
Contact Raina Ames, Paul Creative Arts, (603) 862-3044, e-mail raina.ames@unh.edu.
The Youth Drama Emphasis
Students considering a career in elementary education may be interested
in an undergraduate specialization in youth drama. When coupled with a
Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.), the student is well equipped to
succeed in the classroom. Many of the graduates of this particular
program in theatre are presently employed as teachers of elementary
school-aged children. The theatrical and practical experience they
obtained as undergraduates prepared them to secure teaching positions
and guaranteed success in the classroom. The energy, concentration, and
immediacy of drama produce excellent results. The course sequence for
the major option in Youth Drama is included here.
Theatre (B.A.)
Emphasis in Youth Drama
I. 34 credits required
THDA 435, Introduction to Theatre; 459, Stagecraft; 520, Creative
Drama; 583, Introduction to Puppetry; 622, Storytelling, Story Theatre
and Involvement Dramatics; 624A or 624B, Theatre for Young
Audiences—Acting or Directing; 689 A-D, Theatre/Dance Practicum, 721,
Education Through Dramatization; 799, Capstone Project
II. 4 credits from the dance area
THDA 463, Theatre Dance I
III. 8 credits in practicum (must be taken before internship)
EDUC 500/935, Exploring Teaching; EDUC 705/805, Alternative Perspectives on the Nature of Education
IV. 20 credits from education
EDUC 700/800, Educational Structure and Change; EDUC 701/801, Human
Development and Learning; EDUC 703F/803F, Teaching Science; EDUC
703M/803M, Teaching Elementary Science and Social Studies; EDUC
706/806, Introduction to Reading Instruction (must be taken before
internship); EDUC 751A/851A, Educating Exceptional Learners: Elementary
(must be taken before internship)
V. 4 credits from math education (must be taken before internship)
MATH 601 or 602, Exploring Mathematics for Teachers I or II; MATH 621,
Number Systems for Teachers; MATH 622, Geometry for Teachers; EDUC
741/841, Exploring Mathematics with Young Children
Total: 70 cr.
NOTE: It is understood that students will fulfill 20 internship contact
hours with theatre students in their emphasis area: elementary, middle,
or high school. Projects for 653A and 729 cannot count as internship
hours. Students may fulfill this requirement through a variety of
teaching opportunities with the TRY program (both during the school
year and in the summer), or they may work with local schools teaching,
coaching actors, assistant directing, choreographing or in some other
capacity as specifically arranged with the students theatre adviser.
Contact Raina Ames, Paul Creative Arts, (603) 862-3044, e-mail raina.ames@unh.edu.
Youth Drama in Special Education
Students considering a career in special education may be interested in
an undergraduate specialization using youth drama as a methodology in
their future classrooms. When coupled with a Master’s Degree in Special
Education, the student is well equipped to succeed in the classroom.
Students who want specific instruction in
special/exceptional populations will be provided theoretical and
practical training to prepare them to obtain teaching positions and to
have classroom successes. The energy, concentration, and immediacy of
drama produce excellent results. The course sequence for the education
and/or theatre major option in youth drama in special education is
included here.
Theatre (B.A.)
Emphasis in Youth Drama in Special Education
I. 38 credits required from Theatre and Dance
THDA 435, Introduction to Theatre; 459, Stagecraft; 463, Theatre Dance
I; 520, Creative Drama; 583, Introduction to Puppetry; 622,
Storytelling, Story Theatre and Involvement Dramatics; 624A or 624B,
Theatre for Young Audiences—Acting or Directing; 689 A-D, Practicum;
721, Education Through Dramatization; 799, Capstone Project
II. 28 credits required from Education*
EDUC 500/935, Exploring Teaching**; EDUC 700/800, Educational Structure
and Change; EDUC 701/801, Human Development and Learning: Educational
Psychology; EDUC 705/805, Alternative Perspectives on the Nature of
Education**; EDUC 706/806, Introduction to Reading Instruction; EDUC
750/850, Introduction to Exceptionality; EDUC 751/851, Educating
Exceptional Learners
III. 4 credits from Math Education
MATH 601 or 602, Exploring Mathematics for Teachers I or II; MATH 621,
Number Systems for Teachers; MATH 622, Geometry for Teachers; EDUC
741/841, Exploring Mathematics for Young Children
IV. 44 credits from Special Education
EDUC 939, 940, SPED teaching/assessment classes; EDUC 900, 901C,
Teaching Internship; EDUC 949, Supporting Families; EDUC 938, Advanced
SPED Seminar; EDUC 981, Research Methods
+ 3 electives that afford graduate level credit.
Total 114 cr.
Additionally, students would be strongly encouraged to fulfill their Foreign Language requirement with American Sign Language.
Students may wish to contact the Department of Education to learn more
about teacher certification and Master of Education (M. Ed.) that can
be accomplished at UNH in the five-year program.
*May be taken at the undergraduate level or the graduate level
**Must be taken before the student teaching internship
Contact Raina Ames, Paul Creative Arts, (603) 862-3044, e-mail raina.ames@unh.edu.
The Dance Emphasis
A diverse program in dance is offered as an emphasis within the
Department of Theatre and Dance. This area of emphasis is designed to
give the dance teacher, choreographer and/or performer the skills
needed to embark on a successful career. Technique courses in ballet,
point, tap, jazz, and the aerial arts, are at the core of this program.
Courses in pedagogy, composition, dance history, and choreography allow
dancers to explore a variety of directions in the dance field. In
addition, dancers are introduced to the technical aspects involved in
bringing a performance to fruition. Performance opportunities include
yearly faculty-directed dance concerts and student-created dance
showcases each semester. Dancers may focus on one or all dance forms.
Theatre (B.A.)
Emphasis in Dance
I. 16 credits required
THDA 435, Introduction to Theatre; 459, Stagecraft; 653, Performance
Project; 689A, Theatre/Dance Practicum; 689B, Theatre/Dance Practicum;
689C, Theatre/Dance Practicum; 689D, Theatre/Dance Practicum; 799,
Capstone Project
II. 8 credits from theory
THDA 487, The Dance; 586, Dance Pedagogy; 633, Dance Composition; 732, Choreography
III. 8 credits from fine arts
THDA 546, Costume Design for the Theatre; 548, Stage Lighting Design
and Execution; 551, Acting I; 555, Exploring Musical Theatre; 655,
Musical Theatre Styles; 798, Senior Thesis
ARTS 431, Visual Studies; 572, Art of the Age of Humanism; 573, Art of the Modern World
MUSI 411-412, Fundamentals of Music Theory; 709, Music of the Romantic Period; 711, Music of the 20th Century
PHIL 421, Philosophy of the Arts
IV. 16 credits from performance
THDA 461, Modern Dance I (as funding becomes available); 462, Ballet I;
463, Theatre Dance I; 562, Ballet II (may be repeated to 4 credits);
563, Theatre Dance II (may be repeated to 4 credits); 576, Pointe; 597,
Dance Theatre Performance (may be repeated); 662, Ballet III (may be
repeated); 663, Theatre Dance III (may be repeated); 665, Aerial Dance;
684, Special Topics
Total 48 cr.
Contact Larry Robertson, Newman Dance Studio, (603) 862-3032.
The Musical Theatre Emphasis
A balanced program in Musical Theatre is offered as an emphasis within
the Department of Theatre and Dance. This area of emphasis within the
major focuses on dance, music, and theatre. It is assumed that students
considering the Musical Theatre Emphasis will have a certain amount of
proven ability in at least one of the “triple threat” disciplines.
After four years of study it is hoped that the student will have a
solid background in vocal techniques, and part singing (usually
obtained through choral work). Students in the major are given vocal
study awards to offset the cost of private lessons from a teacher of
their choice.
Theatre (B.A.)
Emphasis in Musical Theatre
I. 20 credits required
THDA 435, Introduction to Theatre; 450, History of Musical Theatre in
America; 459, Stagecraft; 653B, Performance Project/Musical Theatre;
689A-D, Practicum; 799, Capstone Project
II. 12 credits from 400-500 level courses listed below
THDA 470, Movement and Vocal Production; 551, Acting I; 552, Acting II; 555, Exploring Musical Theatre
III: 12 credits from 600-700 level courses listed below
THDA 655, Musical Theatre Styles; 656, Musical Theatre Repertoire &
Audition; 755, Advanced Musical Theatre; 756, Producing and Directing
the Musical
IV: 6 credits from dance
THDA 462, Ballet I; 463, Theatre Dance I; 562, Ballet II; 563, Theatre
Dance II (may be repeated); 662, Ballet III; 663, Theatre Dance III
(may be repeated)
V: 10 credits from specialty area
The student and the adviser will select courses in Music, Theatre and Dance appropriate to the needs of the student.
Total: 60 cr.
Contact Carol Lucha-Burns, Paul Creative Arts, (603) 862-3288, luchaburns@comcast.net.
The Acting Emphasis
The Acting Emphasis was created for students with an intense interest
in acting and/or directing. The emphasis was designed to help develop
all aspects of the actor and the director as both an interpretive and
creative artist. This program gives students the rigorous training of a
B.F.A. styled program while maintaining all the advantages of a fully
rounded liberal education. Students in the acting emphasis program are
expected to strive for excellence in all areas of the art and craft of
acting, through highly challenging coursework, special workshops with
guest artists and instructors, productions and performance-based
projects.
Theatre (B.A.)
Emphasis in Acting
I. 38 credits required
THDA 435, Introduction to Theatre; 436 or 438, History of Theatre I or
II; 459, Stagecraft; 470, Movement and Vocal Production; 551, Acting I;
552, Acting II; 689 A-D, Practicum; 758, Acting III; 759, Acting:
Period and Style; 799, Capstone Project
II. 4 credits from theory/history
THDA 436 or 438, History of Theatre I or II; 450, History of Musical
Theatre in America; 632, The Interpretation of Shakespeare in Theatre;
638, American Theatre, 1920-1970; 657, Play Reading; 750, Writing for
Performance; 762, Women in 20th and 21st Century American Theatre
III. 4 credits from design/technical theatre
THDA 458, Costume Construction; 475, Stage Make-up; 541, Arts and
Theatre Administration; 546, Costume Design for the Theatre; 547, Stage
Properties; 548, Stage Lighting Design and Execution; 583, Introduction
to Puppetry; 650, Stage Painting for the Theatre; 651, Rendering for
the Theatre; 652, Scene Design
IV. 4 credits from musical theatre/dance
THDA 463, Theatre Dance I; 555, Exploring Musical Theatre or 655, Musical Theatre Styles
V. 8 credits from
THDA 462, Ballet I; 463, Theatre Dance I; 550, The Actor’s Voice
Through Text; 562, Ballet II; 563, Theatre Dance II; 653, Performance
Project; 655, Musical Theatre Styles or 755, Advanced Musical Theatre;
741, Directing I; 742, Directing II
Total: 58 cr.
Contact David Kaye, Paul Creative Arts, (603) 862-0667, e-mail djk@unh.edu.
The Design and Technical Theatre Emphasis
The Design and Technical Theatre Emphasis prepares students for both
practical and aesthetic work in the theatre through class work,
production assignments, and the everyday work of problem solving. UNH’s
Theatre Technicians and Designers are in demand throughout the country,
utilizing transferable skills not only in the theatre but in the allied
arts and beyond. Our trained students work in theatrical productions
across the nation as lighting, scenic and costume designers, technical
directors, property masters, head electricians, and scene painters, all
stemming from their preparation in the design and technical areas at
UNH.
Theatre (B.A.)
Emphasis in Design and Technical Theatre
I. 22 credits required
THDA 435, Introduction to Theatre; 436 or 438, History of Theatre I or
II; 459, Stagecraft; 551, Acting I; 654, Design/Tech Project; 689 A-D
Practicum; 799, Capstone Project
II. 4 credits from
THDA 546, Costume Design for the Theatre; 548, Stage Lighting Design and Execution; 652, Scene Design; 654, Scenic Arts Project
III. 16 credits from
THDA 458, Costume Construction; 475, Stage Make-up; 541, Arts and
Theatre Administration; 546, Costume Design for the Theatre; 547, Stage
Properties; 548, Stage Lighting Design and Execution; 641, Stage
Management; 650, Scene Painting for the Theatre; 651, Rendering for the
Theatre; 652, Scene Design
IV. 8 credits from
THDA 462, Ballet I or 463, Theatre Dance I; 532, The London Experience;
583, Introduction to Puppetry; 624, Theatre for Young Audiences—Acting;
624B, Theatre for Young Audiences—Directing; 632, The Interpretation of
Shakespeare in Theatre; 657, Play Reading; 691, Internship in Theatre;
741, Directing; 750, Writing for Performance; 798, Senior Thesis
ARTS 455, Introduction to Architecture; 480, 580/518, Art History; 532, Introduction to Drawing; 546, Introduction to Painting
CS 780, Special Topics in Computer Science (1) AutoCad, (2) 3-D Studio
ENGL 631, 657, 746, 758, 780, 781, 782
FREN 522
GERM 640
SPAN 752, 757, 771
Total: 50 cr.
Contact Joan Churchill, Paul Creative Arts, (603) 862-4445; e-mail joan@cisunix.unh.edu.
Minors in Theatre and Dance
The general theatre minor consists of 20 credits in theatre. Listed
below are a variety of specialized minors that have mandatory
requirements.
Musical Theatre Minor
10 credits required
THDA 450, History of Musical Theatre in America; 555 or 655, Exploring
Musical Theatre or Musical Theatre Styles; 653B, Performance
Project/Musical Theatre
6 credits from dance
THDA 463, Theatre Dance I; 563, Theatre Dance II; 663, Theatre Dance III
4 credits from upper level musical theatre
THDA 655, Musical Theatre Styles; 656, Musical Theatre Repertoire &
Audition; 755, Advanced Musical Theatre; 756, Producing and Directing
the Musical
Total: 20 cr.
Contact Carol Lucha-Burns, Paul Creative Arts, (603) 862-3288, luchaburns@comcast.net.
Dance Minor
Up to 16 credits from
THDA 461, Modern Dance I; 462, Ballet I; 463, Theatre Dance I; 562,
Ballet II; 563, Theatre Dance II; 576, Pointe; 597, Dance Theatre
Performance; 662, Ballet III; 663, Theatre Dance III; 665, Aerial Dance
At least 4 credits from
THDA 487, The Dance; 586, Dance Pedagogy; 632, Choreography; 633, Dance Composition; 684, Special Topics
Total: 20 cr.
Contact Gay Nardone, Paul Creative Arts, (603) 862-1728, hgn@cisunix.unh.edu.
Youth Drama Minor
16 credits required from
THDA 520, Creative Drama; 583, Introduction to Puppetry; 622,
Storytelling, Story Theatre, and Involvement Dramatics; 624A or 624B,
Theatre for Young Audiences—Acting or Directing; 683, Advanced Puppetry
4 credits required from
THDA 621, Education through Dramatization; 653A, Performance Project;
653B, Performance Project/Musical Theatre; 795, Independent Study
Total 20 credits
Contact Raina Ames, Paul Creative Arts, (603) 862-3044, e-mail raina.ames@unh.edu.
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Women's Studies (WS)
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Coordinator: Linda M. Blum
Associate Professor: Linda M. Blum, Marla A. Brettschneider
Research Associate Professor: Mary M. Moynihan, Jane Stapelton
Assistant Professor: Carol B. Conaway, Julia E. Rodriguez
Core Faculty: Kristine M. Baber, Victoria L. Banyard, Linda M. Blum, Marla A. Brettschneider, Diane P. Freedman, Marc W. Herold, Nancy Lukens, Kathy Miriam, Mary M. Moynihan, Janet L. Polasky, Mary E. Rhiel, Julia E. Rodriguez, Juliette M. Rogers, Susan Schibanoff, Jennifer D. Selwyn, Raelene Shippee-Rice, Jane Stapelton, Mara R. Witzling
Women’s studies provides students with an understanding of the status
of women in various cultures and historical eras. Students learn the
use of gender as a category of analysis and increase their knowledge of
women’s contributions to many fields. Women’s studies courses offer
students critical perspectives on such basic questions of the social
order as assumptions about gender roles and gender identity.
A major or minor in women’s studies prepares students for careers where
the changing roles of women are having a perceptible impact. Women’s
studies graduates go on to law school and graduate school in a variety
of disciplines. Some have taken positions with social change or family
service agencies, while others have found work in such fields as
communications, education, affirmative action, and personnel.
Women’s Studies Major
For the women’s studies major, students must complete 40 credits of
women’s studies courses (or 32 in the case of a second major) with
grades of C- (1.67) or better and an overall grade-point average of
2.00 or better. These courses must include the following three: 1) WS
401, Introduction to Women’s Studies, normally taken at the beginning
of the course sequence; 2) WS 632, Feminist Thought; and 3) a 700-level
WS-designated course (for instance, WS 795, 796, 797, 798, or 799).
Electives are chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser principally
from other women’s studies courses including WS 595 (Special Topics in
Women’s Studies) and cross-listed departmental offerings.
Departmental offerings include the following regularly repeated cross-listed courses:
ARTS 487, Themes and Images in Art: Major Mythic Images of Women
ARTS 690, Women Artists of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
CMN 567, Images of Gender in the Media
CMN 583, Gender and Expression
ECON 698, Topics in Economics: Women in Economic Development
EDUC 507, Mentoring Adolescents
ENGL 585, Introduction to Women in Literature
ENGL 685, Women’s Literary Traditions
ENGL 785, Major Women Writers
FS 545, Family Relations
FS 757, Race, Class, Gender, and Families
GERM 520, Women in German Literature and Society
GERM 524, Topics in German Film
HIST 565, Women in Modern Europe
HIST 566, Women in American History
NURS 595, Women’s Health
PHIL 510, Philosophy and Women
PSYC 711, Psychology in 20th Century Thought and Society
SOC/ANTH 625, Female, Male, and Society
SOC 630, Sociology of Gender
Students may also select from other courses that are offered as special
topics by the departments. In the past, such offerings have included
the following: ANTH 697, Women in the Middle East; CMN 616, Women and
Film; FREN 525, French Women: Subject and Object.
Electives must show a balance between arts and humanities/social
sciences and be distributed between upper (600 and 700) and lower (400
and 500) level courses; no more than four electives may be from the
same department. No fewer than five courses should be taken at the
upper level. Strongly recommended are a practicum or internship course
and a course that focuses on women of color or cross-cultural
perspectives.
Women’s Studies Minor
The minor consists of 20 credits of women’s studies courses. These must
include WS 401, Introduction to Women’s Studies, and WS 798, Colloquium
in Women’s Studies, normally taken at the beginning and end of the
course sequence, respectively. In between, students should select other
women’s studies courses or cross-listed courses from departmental
offerings. (For a more complete description of the women’s studies
minor, see COLA/Interdisciplinary Programs.)
Students who wish to major or minor in women’s studies should consult with the coordinator, 203 Huddleston Hall, (603) 862-2194.
Queer Studies Emphasis
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The queer studies emphasis provides students with opportunities to
research and understand the history, status, challenges, contributions,
and changes in the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered
individuals and movements. This emphasis enables students to explore
the relationship between gender and sexual orientation, and to
understand queer discourse across the intellectual landscape, in the
humanities, the arts, and the social sciences. The increasingly public
face of queer life has generated new fields of study in the academy. As
this new area evolves it provides a framework to address the phenomena
of queer life and intellectual developments through the exploration of
the ideas, social pressures, historical circumstances, constraints, and
powers that guide queer communities.
The emphasis consists of interdisciplinary coursework in queer studies
and is open to all students. Students who wish to pursue the queer
studies emphasis should consult with the queer studies adviser in the
women’s studies office, (603) 862-2194.
