NELC6900 - GIS for the Digital Humanities and Social Sciences

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
GIS for the Digital Humanities and Social Sciences
Term
2024A
Subject area
NELC
Section number only
401
Section ID
NELC6900401
Course number integer
6900
Meeting times
TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM
Meeting location
PCPE 201
Level
graduate
Instructors
Emily L Hammer
Description
This course introduces students to theory and methodology of the geospatial humanities and social sciences, understood broadly as the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis techniques to the study of social and cultural patterns in the past and present. By engaging with spatial theory, spatial analysis case studies, and technical methodologies, students will develop an understanding of the questions driving, and tools available for, humanistic and social science research projects that explore change over space and time. We will use ESRI's ArcGIS software to visualize, analyze, and integrate historical, anthropological, and environmental data. Techniques will be introduced through the discussion of case studies and through demonstration of software skills. During supervised laboratory sessions, the various techniques and analyses covered will be applied to sample data and also to data from a region/topic chosen by the student.
Course number only
6900
Cross listings
AAMW6460401, ANTH1905401, NELC1905401
Use local description
No

ANEL6200 - Beginning Sumerian

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Beginning Sumerian
Term
2024A
Subject area
ANEL
Section number only
401
Section ID
ANEL6200401
Course number integer
6200
Level
graduate
Instructors
Stephen J. Tinney
Description
An introduction to the grammar and writing system of the Sumerian language
Course number only
6200
Cross listings
ANEL4200401
Use local description
No

ANEL4200 - Beginning Sumerian

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Beginning Sumerian
Term
2024A
Subject area
ANEL
Section number only
401
Section ID
ANEL4200401
Course number integer
4200
Level
undergraduate
Instructors
Stephen J. Tinney
Description
An introduction to the grammar and writing system of the Sumerian language
Course number only
4200
Cross listings
ANEL6200401
Use local description
No

NELC5505 - Islamic Intellectual Tradition

Status
A
Activity
SEM
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Islamic Intellectual Tradition
Term
2024A
Subject area
NELC
Section number only
401
Section ID
NELC5505401
Course number integer
5505
Meeting times
TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM
Meeting location
EDUC 201
Level
graduate
Instructors
Joseph E. Lowry
Description
This comprehensive survey of the traditions of rational thought in classical Islamic culture is distinguished by its attempt to contextualize and localize the history of what is best described as philosophy in Islam, including not only the Islamic products of the Hellenistic mode of thought but also religious and linguistic sciences whose methodology is philosophical. The course examines the influence of these different disciplines upon each other, and the process of the Islamic "aspecting" of the Greek intellectual legacy. The readings thus include not only the works of Hellenized philosophers (falasifa) of Islam, but also those of theologians (mutakallimun), legists (fiqh scholars), and grammarians (nahw/lugha scholars). No prerequisites. Additional advanced-level assignments can be given for graduate credit.
Course number only
5505
Cross listings
NELC4505401
Use local description
No

NELC4505 - Islamic Intellectual Tradition

Status
A
Activity
SEM
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Islamic Intellectual Tradition
Term
2024A
Syllabus URL
Subject area
NELC
Section number only
401
Section ID
NELC4505401
Course number integer
4505
Meeting times
TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM
Meeting location
EDUC 201
Level
undergraduate
Instructors
Joseph E. Lowry
Description
This comprehensive survey of the traditions of rational thought in classical Islamic culture is distinguished by its attempt to contextualize and localize the history of what is best described as philosophy in Islam, including not only the Islamic products of the Hellenistic mode of thought but also religious and linguistic sciences whose methodology is philosophical. The course examines the influence of these different disciplines upon each other, and the process of the Islamic "aspecting" of the Greek intellectual legacy. The readings thus include not only the works of Hellenized philosophers (falasifa) of Islam, but also those of theologians (mutakallimun), legists (fiqh scholars), and grammarians (nahw/lugha scholars). No prerequisites.
Course number only
4505
Cross listings
NELC5505401
Fulfills
Cross Cultural Analysis
Use local description
No

NELC0680 - Civilizations at Odds? The United States and the Middle East

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Civilizations at Odds? The United States and the Middle East
Term
2024A
Subject area
NELC
Section number only
401
Section ID
NELC0680401
Course number integer
680
Meeting times
TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM
Meeting location
MCNB 285
Level
undergraduate
Instructors
Firoozeh Kashani-Sabet
Description
America has often been depicted in the Middle East either as a benevolent superpower or an ill-meaning enemy – in other words, foe or friend, Satan or saint. In America, too, stereotypes of the Middle East abound as home to the uber-wealthy, tyrants, and fanatics. This course will explore the relationship between the United States and the Middle East by moving beyond such facile depictions. We will read works of history and political analysis to shape our understanding of this relationship and to explore cross-cultural perspectives. Our goal is to understand why a century of interaction has sometimes done little to bring peace and greater understanding between these two intertwined communities. By reading a range of historical accounts, we will consider the origins of this cultural and diplomatic encounter. The readings will shed light on the extent of America’s involvement in the Middle East in the twentieth century. We will consider the impact of oil diplomacy on U.S.-Middle East relations, as well as the role of ideology and culture, in an effort to comprehend the antagonism that exists on a state-to-state level in some contexts. Most importantly, we will grapple with the ways in which international politics disrupts the lives of citizens trapped in the throes of political turmoil.
Course number only
0680
Cross listings
HIST1788401
Use local description
No

TURK6700 - Ottoman Turkish I

Status
A
Activity
SEM
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Ottoman Turkish I
Term
2024A
Subject area
TURK
Section number only
401
Section ID
TURK6700401
Course number integer
6700
Meeting times
R 3:30 PM-6:29 PM
Meeting location
GLAB 100
Level
graduate
Instructors
Feride Hatiboglu
Description
This course is an introduction to Ottoman Turkish with basic characteristics. Ottoman Turkish through readings in printed selections will be exercised with different techniques. Students will learn Persian and Arabic effects on Ottoman Turkish. They will be able to read simple texts at the end of this course. General information on Ottoman Turkish will be given to students during this course. This course will be offered one semester during the school year. Not open to auditors
Course number only
6700
Cross listings
TURK4500401
Use local description
No

TURK5900 - Advanced Turkish Culture & Media II

Status
A
Activity
SEM
Section number integer
680
Title (text only)
Advanced Turkish Culture & Media II
Term
2024A
Subject area
TURK
Section number only
680
Section ID
TURK5900680
Course number integer
5900
Meeting times
T 5:15 PM-7:14 PM
Meeting location
WILL 843
Level
graduate
Instructors
Feride Hatiboglu
Description
Similar to Advanced Turkish Culture & Media I, in this course students also will have exposure to social Turkish clubs and to establish their own. They will arrange their Turkish tea parties and learn about Turkish cuisine. Expose Turkish daily news and media will be discussed in class. Students will have chance to interview interview Turkish businessman, writer, journalists in class and/or skype or zoom people in Turkish. Team spirit or ethics with those of the United States. Students will present and prepare a drama. Mainly students will create and decide their activities and discussions. and the instructor will just monitor them most of time. They will continue watching Turkish movies and expose to Turkish culture through these films. After each movie discussions and essay writings will be expected.
Course number only
5900
Cross listings
TURK4300680
Use local description
No

TURK5400 - Intermediate Turkish II

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Intermediate Turkish II
Term
2024A
Subject area
TURK
Section number only
401
Section ID
TURK5400401
Course number integer
5400
Meeting times
TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM
Meeting location
WILL 203
Level
graduate
Instructors
Feride Hatiboglu
Description
Expands students writing and speaking competence in Turkish, increases vocabulary, and helps students' practice effective reading and listening strategies. Our In-class discussions are based on role-plays and weekly readings and news reports from TV and newspapers. We create Discussion wil take place in this course and let them and students will communicate through, threaded discussions, chat rooms and skype. The review of grammar will not be the primary focus of the course. Students' will, expand and deepen their knowledge of grammar will be extended through specific grammar exercises. They Students will have the opportunity to practice and read about the cultural and historical issues and get prepared for an advanced level Turkish.
Course number only
5400
Cross listings
TURK0400401
Use local description
No

TURK5200 - Elementary Turkish II

Status
X
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Elementary Turkish II
Term
2024A
Subject area
TURK
Section number only
401
Section ID
TURK5200401
Course number integer
5200
Meeting times
CANCELED
Level
graduate
Instructors
Feride Hatiboglu
Description
This course is a continuation of Elementary Turkish I and is designed to strengthen and extend students' listening, speaking, reading and writing competence and to deepen an understanding of Turkish people in Turkey. By the end of this course, students will be able to handle a variety of day to day needs in Turkish-speaking settings and engage in simple conversations. Students can expect to be able to order food and drinks, purchase things, and to be able to be familiar with current social topics. Students will be able to talk about all tenses, present, future, past, past continuous, make comparisons, describe people and things in detail, make travel plans, make reservations in hotels and holiday resorts, write complaint letters. By the end of the course, students will be able to talk about their studies and their plans for the future. Also, students will develop reading strategies that should allow them to understand the general meaning of articles, and short literary texts. Students will learn practical life in Turkey and will explore Turkish culture on the internet. Graduate students will have additional assignments.
Course number only
5200
Cross listings
TURK0200401
Use local description
No