IS 3001. INTERDISCIPLINARY METHODS SEMINAR
Definitions, history, and philosophy of interdisciplinary
research, writing, learning, and teaching. Readings in major
types of interdisciplinary work; preliminary methods for
interdisciplinary projects.
IS 3050. SENIOR PROJECT
Enrollment restricted to interdisciplinary studies majors. An
agreement that specifies the nature of the project, the amount of
work, and the number of credits must be approved by two advisers
and filed with the director of interdisciplinary studies.
IS 5101. SPECIAL TOPICS IN LIBERAL STUDIES: (Various Titles To
Be Assigned)
Topics and credits announced in Class Schedule
IS 8001. INTRODUCTION TO LIBERAL STUDIES
Introduction to methods of interdisciplinary liberal studies.
Minimum of 8 credits registered in three quarters required of
master of liberal studies candidates.
IS 8110. THE CLASSICAL HERITAGE IN THE MODERN WORLD
Exploration of the ancient Greek and Roman contributions to
the modern world through reading, lecture, and visual
presentations. Discussion of historical and cultural contexts.
Classicism.
IS 8120. THE RENAISSANCE LEGACY IN THE MODERN WORLD
Exploration of major ideas of European Renaissance such as the
"Renaissance man," the classical revival and humanism, with
illustrations of how these have continued to inform and inspire
people of the modern world.
IS 8130. TECHNOLOGY, REVOLUTION, AND THE HUMANITIES
Sweeping changes in the arts and humanities brought about by
technology and scientific, social, and industrial revolutions.
Focuses on challenges to positivism, nationalism, and colonialism
by technological relativism and cultural pluralism.
IS 8500. SEMINAR: ETHICS AND THE HUMAN CONDITION
Explores applications of values and ethical considerations
emerging from humanistic study to problems of the modern world.
IS 8590. DIRECTED STUDY
Individualized research under the supervision of the director
of the Master of Liberal Studies program.