Humanities Courses

HIS 361

(Also LAC 361) This course will examine the “democratic” Revolutions in the United States, France, and Haiti. Precipitating events, choices, and outcomes will be analyzed through the process of comparing and contrasting the revolutions in each location. The treatment of racial, ethnic, and religious minorities will be given special consideration when considering ideas of citizenship and nationhood. Each student will write a major (20 page) research paper for this course.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: HIS 219 Writing History
Writing Intensive
ENG 363
Also Known As: AFS 363

(Also AFS 363) Distinguished writers of African, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latin and African-American heritage. Emphasis is upon the theory and practice of diaspora, and how it has shaped the literary voices of writers of African descent

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: WRT 108 Enhanced Synthesis and Research Writing , WRT 109 Synthesis and Research Writing
And a 200-level literature course with a grade of C or better, or the consent of the Instructor.
Transcultural & Global Awareness, Writing Intensive
ENG 364

This course offers traditional and recent approaches to studying Shakespeare’s drama and poetry. Topics and texts vary from semester to semester. As topics change, the course may be repeated for credit. Topics may include genre studies, Shakespeare in performance, Shakespeare and his contemporaries.

Please contact your instructor for specific topic.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: WRT 108 Enhanced Synthesis and Research Writing , WRT 109 Synthesis and Research Writing
With a final grade of C- or better, and either a 200-level literature course with a grade of C or better, or the consent of the Instructor.
Aesthetic Appreciation
COM 366

(原JOU 366) This is an advanced radio production course which focuses on producing and directing programs which well be aired on the campus radio station.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: COM 266 Radio Production I
REL 370

In modern scholarship, the term “myth” refers to a range of sacred stories told by cultures through the ages to describe the origins of the universe and the human place in that cosmic structure. These stories are not just about gods and goddesses. This course will survey different ways of studying mythology, consider myths from different culture, and explore the ongoing roles of myth in modern literature, games, and religion.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: WRT 108 Enhanced Synthesis and Research Writing , WRT 109 Synthesis and Research Writing
And one Humanities or Social Science course.
Transcultural & Global Awareness
COM 370

(原JOU 370) The purpose of this class is to help students understand the need for ethics in society especially as it pertains to the media. They will also learn how to make ethical decisions using the principles they have learned.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: COM 247 Writing for Radio and Television
Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
COM 375

(原JOU 375) This course is designed to help students learn the different research approaches used in mass media research and to apply those approaches to a research project.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: COM 370 Media Ethics
Corequisites: COM 370 Media Ethics
COM 377

As U.S. journalism and mass communications programs revamp to prepare you to succeed in today's rapidly evolving media landscape, there is no better place to embrace and refine nearly every skill you will need to know than learning about media entrepreneurship and innovation. In the course of envisioning, prototyping and launching, you will integrate multimedia production, social media distribution, design thinking, data collection and analysis, and audience engagement strategies.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: COM 128 Introduction to Mass Communication , COM 231 History of Broadcasting
REL 380WI

Politics and Religion explores theories focused on the relationship between religion and politics. It focuses on the impact of religion on socio-political issues. This course looks into how religion has been used as an ideology to shape policies dealing with issues such as abortion, gender, marriage equality, and voting rights.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: WRT 108 Enhanced Synthesis and Research Writing , WRT 109 Synthesis and Research Writing
Minimum grade C- or higher and one (1) 100/200 level Religion course.
Writing Intensive
REL 385WI

This course relies on a scientific methodologies and examines the relevance of religion in society as well as the idea of religion is a pervasive socio-cultural phenomenon that influences social processes. It delves into the symbolic representations of religion and how they shape practitioners' and non-believers' perceptions on the divine and society.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: WRT 108 Enhanced Synthesis and Research Writing , WRT 109 Synthesis and Research Writing
Minimum grade C- or better and one (1) 100/200 level Religion course
Writing Intensive
COM 390

(原JOU 390) Field study in newspapers, television and radio stations, advertising and public relations firms, and other communications institutions. Field placement required.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: COM 128 Introduction to Mass Communication , COM 122 Public Speaking
And at least three other courses in the Communication concentration. Junior standing and consent of the Instructor. This course may be repeated once for credit and either a 200-level literature course with a grade of C or better, or the consent of the Instructor.
HIS 400

This course provides and opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned about historical thinking, historical research, and historical writing. History majors and Eduction co-concentrations will develop and complete a research project that requires a (25-35 page) paper based on both primary and secondary sources in their concentration. While the course will be taught by one professor, students are required to consult the head of their concentration in planning and carrying out their research. All students will present the results of their project to the college community. This course is the final major requirement undertaken by History majors and Education co-concentrations.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: HIS 219 Writing History
And two 300 level history courses with a final grade of C- or better; permission of the instructor required.
ENG 402

A capstone course for English Literature majors. Students will read major texts of literary theory and they will conduct original and advanced literary research resulting in a long writing project.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: WRT 108 Enhanced Synthesis and Research Writing , WRT 109 Synthesis and Research Writing
With a final grade of C-or better, and a 200 level literature course with a final grade of C or better, or the consent of the Instructor.
ENG 403

A capstone course for English majors in the Literature Concentration. Students will read the work of one major writer, or the work of 2-3 related major writers whose works form a coherent field of study. Possible writers include Jane Austen, the Bronte Sisters, Willa Cather, Gabriel Gasrcia Marquez, Herman Melville, Toni Morrison. As topics change, this course may be repeated for credit.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: WRT 108 Enhanced Synthesis and Research Writing , WRT 109 Synthesis and Research Writing
With a final grade of C- or better, and either a 200-level literature course with a grade of C or better, or the consent of the Instructor.
ENG 405

Field experience in the Humanities allowing majors to gain hands-on experience in such professional settings as the publishing industry, museums, and the ministry. Open to juniors and seniors majoring in English.

1.00 c.u.
Humanities major with junior or senior standing and either a 200-level literature course with a grade of C or better, or the consent of the Instructor.
REL 405

Field experience in the Humanities allowing majors to gain hands-on experience in such professional settings as the publishing industry, museums, and the ministry. Open to juniors and seniors majoring in Religion.

1.00 c.u.
Humanities major with junior or senior standing.
PHL 405

Field experience in the Humanities allowing majors to gain hands-on experience in such professional settings as the publishing industry, museums, and the ministry. Open to juniors and seniors majoring in, Philosophy

1.00 c.u.
Humanities major with junior or senior standing.
HIS 405

This course is designed to give students a semester long experience working with a community organization or agency. Selected students doing a History internship will design a program with the head of their concentration and the selected agency. This experience is intended to give students professional experience in the discipline. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

1.00 c.u.
Permission of instructor.
EDC 410

Students who have satisfied requirements will be assigned two full days per week in an approved pre-school, elementary, middle school, or high school setting. Students will spend time observing, participating, and teaching in an assigned class under the direction of a Cooperating Teacher and a College Supervisor. The student is expected to begin to fulfill the role of teacher, including attendance at faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and duty assignments. This course will include monthly seminar meetings (four(4) times throughout the semester) where students are provided with guidance to complete their clinical practice assignments including the preparation for edTPA performance assessment.

1.00 c.u.
Corequisites: EDC 342 Early Childhood Learning Environments and Assessment , EDC 334 Institutional Design and Analysis of Classroom Assessment
EDC 412

(原EDC 401) Students who have successfully completed all academic requirements will be assigned to full-time teaching in an approved school setting relevant to the area of intended certification. Students will observe, interact and teach under the direction of a Cooperating Teacher and College Supervisor. Student teaching applications must be submitted by April 1st for Fall placement and by October 1st for Spring placement.

2.50 c.u.
Prerequisites: EDC 410 Clinical Practice I
Consent of the Instructor and submission of student teaching application.
Corequisites: EDC 414 Clinical Practice Seminar
EDC 414

(原EDC 402) This seminar utilizes group discussions to assist in the analysis and evaluation of identified classroom problems, best practices, classroom behavior management techniques and coping strategies. Efforts are made to socialize the student teacher to the profession of teaching. Attention is given to career placement tools and strategies.

0.50 c.u.
Consent of the Instructor.
Corequisites: EDC 412 Clinical Practice II
COM 440

(原JOU 440) A final major independent project undertaken by communication major under the supervision of a department faculty member.

1.00 c.u.
Prerequisites: COM 357 Broadcast Journalism
Or consent of the Instructor and either a 200-level literature course with a grade of C or better, or the consent of the Instructor.
REL 450

This course provides students with the opportunity to work on a project that shows not only their talents but also what they have learned about religion and society during their tenure at Bloomfield College. Students may decide to write a major research paper or create an artistic project.

1.00 c.u.
REL 451

A selected topic such as mysticism, scriptures of a world religion or of particular religious movements, leaders and thinkers.

1.00 c.u.
PHL 451

一个独立的主题中选择留学咨询tion with the philosophy faculty. An extended paper will be developed under the mentorship of a faculty member in philosophy and defended before the entire Humanities Division. Open only to philosophy majors.

1.00 c.u.

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