Note: Interdisciplinary courses do not count toward
the all-college distribution requirements unless the courses are cross-listed
with a department in one of the three divisions, and then the courses count
as courses in that department's division. If the course is not cross-listed,
the program may assign divisional status to the course based on course
content. The status of such courses is indicated in the Student Course
Guide and the Schedule of Classes.
Current courses include:
*CHIN 101. Elementary Chinese I
*CHIN 102. Elementary Chinese II
*CHIN 203. Intermediate Chinese I
*CHIN 204. Intermediate Chinese II
CHIN 305. Advanced Chinese I
*CHIN 350. Business Chinese
*CHIN 491. Teaching Practicum
*CHIN 492. Teaching Practicum
*JPN 101. Elementary Japanese I
*JPN 102. Elementary Japanese II
*JPN 203. Intermediate Japanese I
*JPN 204. Intermediate Japanese I
*JPN 305. Advanced Reading and
Composition I
*JPN 306. Advance JPN Reading and
Composition II
*JPN 491.Practicum in College Teaching
*JPN 492. Practicum in College Teaching
ANTH 251. China: Its Society and Culture
ANTH 368. Modern Development in China
and Japan
*CHIN 241. Classical Chinese Literature in
Translation
AAAS 106. Introduction to Asian Civilizations
(also HIST 106)
AAAS 490. Senior Seminar on East Asia
ECON 317. Economy of China
ECON 414. Economic Development: East
Asia
GEOG 259. East Asia, Land and People
HIST 271. Japan to 1600
HIST 272. Japan 1600-1945
HIST 273. China to 1644
HIST 274. China Since 1644
HIST 267. Asian American History
HIST 372. Chinese Thought
HIST 472. Chinese Women and the Family
IBUS 311. Introduction to International
Business
IBUS 480. Doing Business in China
IBUS 480. International Trade and Export
Management
IBUS 480. Japanese Management
MUS 111. Music Cultures: Far East, Asia
MUS 280. East Asian Music
PLSC 313. Politics of China and Northeast
Asia
SOC 275. Japanese Society in Contemporary
Japan
SOC 380B. Asian Experience in North
America
SOC 374. China in the 20th Century
(also HIST 374)
* Described under the Department of German, Russian, and East Asian
Languages in this Bulletin.
HIST 280H or SOC 280B. Asian American
History and Society
HIST 264. Immigration and Ethnicity in U.S.
History
HIST 380B. Race and Sexual Politics
HIST 486G. Asian Diaspora Cultural Politics
SOC 380B. The Asian Experience in North
America
(b) one course relating to the experiences of another ethnic minority in the U.S. (African American, Latino, Jewish, native American, for example); (c) one course on a country or region of Asia; (d) two electives, including independent studies, from the courses listed in the program or that are in the judgment of the director relevant to the concentration (courses in Asian, Asian American, or American studies subjects relevant to the Asian experience).
Because of the diverse background required of students majoring in environmental studies, prospective majors must plan their academic program carefully. The environmental studies committee recommends that majors complete the general requirements for the environmental studies major by the end of their sophomore year (see below). This includes a college-level chemistry course that is a prerequisite for required courses. At the time students declare their intention to major in environmental studies they should, in consultation with their advisor, decide on the courses making up their specializa tion and plan their academic program for the junior and senior years.
Environmental Studies Major
The environmental studies major leads to either a BA or BS degree. There are three parts to each degree program: 1) a set of five core courses; 2) two problem-oriented courses; and 3) a specialization. Introductory chemistry is a prerequisite for both degrees.
BA Degree Program
Courses required for the BA degree include:
1. Five core courses:
ENVI 101 and 201
MATH 147. Statistics or
MATH 221. Calculus
ECON 160
ENVI 215
2. Two problem-oriented courses, usually taken in the senior year. Selected from ENVI 397, 413, 415, 495, 498.
3. A specialization made up of eight courses. Approved specializations include: (1) ecosystems; (2) earth sciences and natural resources; (3) public policy, administration, and law; (4) environmental planning; (5) environmental economics; (6) ecological anthropology; and (7) environmental chemistry.
BS DEGREE PROGRAM
(Pending External Approval)
Courses required for the BS degree include:
1. Five core courses:
ENVI 101 and 201
MATH 147. Statistics or
MATH 221. Calculus
ECON 160
ENVI 215
2. Two problem-oriented courses, usually taken in the senior year, selected from ENVI 397, 413, 415, 495, 498.
3. A specialization made up of eleven courses. Approved specializations include: (1) ecosystems; (2) earth science and natural resources; and (3) environmental chemistry.
A list of the specific course requirements for each specialization is available in the Geological Sciences and Environmental Studies Department office. Courses approved for environmental studies specializations are drawn from the offerings of anthropology, biological sciences, chemistry, economics, geography, geological sciences, political science, and others.
Except for internships, courses taken pass/fail may not be counted toward the major. ENVI 101 and 201 may be used to fulfill the all-college science requirement. A grade of D is not considered satisfactory for courses applied to the major.
ENVI 101. ENVIRONMENT AND MAN/WOMAN:
AN ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
Multidisciplinary approach to study of relationships between environment
and humans, from ecological perspective: scope and direction of human impact
on biosphere, exemplified by population, agricultural practices, pollution.
ENVI 201. ENVIRONMENT AND MAN/WOMAN:
PHYSICAL ASPECTS
Interdisciplinary holistic view of interaction of human populations
with their physical environment. Environ mental problems consequent to
such interactions. Energy in natural and human ecosystems: sources, environmental
impacts, relationship to ecological stability. Alternative forms of human
interaction with physical environment, human species as viable, long-term
proposition. Prerequisites: ENVI 101 or BIOL 114; and Introductory Chemistry.
ENVI 212. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY
Environmental laws as perceived and dealt with by various judicial,
legislative, and administrative units. Pollution case law. Impact of economics
and technology on environmental laws (as fashioned by legislatures and
interpreted by the courts). Policy as well as legal doctrine. Prerequisite:
ENVI 101.
ENVI 215 (also PLSC 215). ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Introduction to public policy analysis combined with applications to
environmental problems and issues. Focus on political context of environmental
issues and poli cymaking; consideration of special problems arising from
distinctive scientific bases of environmental issues. Pre requisites: ENVI
101, and 201 or PLSC 111.
ENVI 270 (also GEOL 270). ENVIRONMENTAL
GEOLOGY: THE CHANGING EARTH
Examination of important environmental issues through geochemical investigation
of the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Discussion of
past and present controls on the chemical composition of the atmosphere,
freshwaters, oceans, and groundwaters. Prerequisites: CHEM 107 (or consent
of instructor), and one of the following: GEOL 111, 113, and 114 or ENVI
201.
ENVI 317. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND PUBLIC POLICY
Case study analysis of interaction between scientists and policy makers
in selected environmental problem areas. Topics change from year to year,
with the most recent focus on global environmental problems. Recent publications
serve as the catalyst for study and analysis of numerous interrelated global
environmental problems. Students are expected to write term research paper
and make oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENVI 101, 201, and 215.
ENVI 320. ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Review of energy use and sources on a global scale. Focus on major
sources utilized today, including petroleum, natural gas, and nuclear energy,
as well as on alternative or renewable sources. Exploration of advantages
and disadvantages of presently used energy types, distribution of generating
and disposal facilities, and environmental impacts of choice of energy
type or site. Discussion of future needs, supplies, and sources. Review
of alternate and renewable sources and impact of new technologies. Prerequisite:
one of ENVI 201, GEOL 111, or GEOL 113.
ENVI 323 (also GEOG 323). SOILS, PROPERTIES,
PROCESSES, AND DISTRIBUTION
Morphological properties of soils as natural bodies, factors in processes
of development, systems of classification at topographic, regional, and
global scales. Soil fertility and its role in land use. Prerequisite: GEOG
121 or ENVI 201.
ENVI 325. ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES AND
AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
Agricultural systems in western and non-western systems in relationship
to ecological principles; factors affecting long-term stability. Plant-soil
relationships as dynamic system. Ecologically based agricultural techniques
in garden situation. Prerequisite: ENVI 101.
ENVI 326. FORESTS, ENVIRONMENT, AND
CIVILIZATION
Basic ecology of forests and trees. Forest types of the world and factors
determining their occurrence. The role of forests in history. The significance
of forests in regard to current major environmental problems, e.g., global
warming, desertification, loss of biodiversity and flooding. The sociopolitical
factors threatening forests. Forest preservation efforts. Prerequisites:
ENVI 101 and 201, or permission of instructor.
ENVI 330. NATURAL HAZARDS
(every other year)
Analysis of physical, geographic, political, and perceptual aspects
of natural hazards. Discussion and evaluation of physical environments
in which natural hazards occur, land use and development patterns in hazardous
areas, mitigation measures, and risk assessment and perception of hazards
and vulnerability. Prerequisites: ENVI 101 and 201; and junior or senior
standing.
ENVI 339 (also GEOG 339). ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Environmental, economic, geographic, and cultural determinants of resource
management. Policy goals and decision-making elements influencing management
of environmental and natural resources. Management policy, practice, and
theory. Prerequisites: ENVI 101 and 201, or one of GEOG 121, 232, 233,
or 235.
ENVI 340. NATURAL RESOURCES LAW AND POLICY
Examination of laws and policies that regulate and affect the use of
natural resources, including water, rangeland, wilderness, metal ores,
timber, and energy resources. Laws that impact use of resources from common
law to govern ment statute and regulation. Emphasis on case law and effects
of case law on public policies. Prerequisites: ENVI 101 and 201 or permission
of instructor.
ENVI 342. SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE HYDROLOGY
Introduction to important descriptive and analytical elements of surface
and subsurface flow. Topics include: global and local hydrologic budgets;
stream hydrograph analysis; geology of groundwater; principles of groundwater
flow; water chemistry and contamination; groundwater modeling; and case
studies of contamination and remediation. Prerequisites: ENVI 101 and 201.
ENVI 381. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES
Intensive study of a particular topic announced in advance. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
ENVI 397. INDEPENDENT STUDY
variable credit
Independent study under guidance of faculty member. Prior to registration,
student must consult with the faculty supervisor and receive approval of
problem to be studied and amount of credit to be received.
ENVI 413. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS
National Environmental Policy Act and its requirements. Environmental
impact statements: what they are, how they came into being, their role
in environmental decision making. Techniques of making environmental Impact
as sessments. Analysis of actual impact statements made on highways, mining,
and housing projects. Prerequisites: ENVI 101, 201, and 215.
ENVI 415. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
Environmental considerations of planning process. Past and present
planning programs examined; emphasis on techniques and methods used to
integrate environmental knowledge with other aspects of planning process.
Land use controls, planning for and protecting resource use and allocation
alternatives, use of regions as management units. Lab work involves practical
applications of tech niques and tools to problem-solving. Prerequisites:
ENVI 101, 201, and 215.
ENVI 433 (also GEOL 433). CLAYS, SOILS, AND
SEDIMENTS
Introduction to the role clay minerals play in a wide range of natural
settings. Emphasis on how knowledge of clays can be applied to solving
environmental problems. Prerequisites: CHEM 107, GEOL 270, or ENVI 270;
and GEOL 111, 113, 114, or ENVI 201.
ENVI 482 (also PLSC 456). ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ANALYSIS
Environmental policy-making as a process and the substance of environmental
policy. Policy evaluation, differ ent types of analysis, regulation and
deregulation, consid eration of current environmental problems. Prerequisite:
PLSC 213, or PLSC 215, or ENVI 215.
ENVI 491. PRACTICUM IN COLLEGE TEACHING
Independent study by teaching ENVI courses, particularly ENVI 101 or
102. Assignments include leading discussion sections, maintaining office
hours, reading papers and examinations. Closely directed by instructor.
Open only to seniors. P/F option only. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ENVI 495. INTERNSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
variable credit
Internship in public agency or consulting firms dealing with environmental
planning and management Issues. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. P/F
option only.
ENVI 498. SENIOR THESIS
Independent in-depth research under supervision of a faculty member.
May be taken as a one-semester project, or as a precursor to the Honors
Thesis (ENVI 499). Prerequisite: approval of the faculty supervisor.
ENVI 499. HONORS THESIS
Preparation and defense of an honors thesis. Usually an extension of
the work undertaken in ENVI 498. Prerequisites: ENVI 498 and recommendation
of faculty supervisor.
The following Binghamton faculty have expertise in Latin American and/or Caribbean area studies. Most teach LACAS-related courses on a regular basis.
Anthropology
Carmen Ferradas
Michael M. Horowitz
William H. Isbell
Randall H. McGuire
H. Stephen Straight
Art and Art History
Oscar Vázquez
Comparative Literature
Brett Levinson
History
Adalberto López
Tiffany Patterson
LACAS
María Lugones, director
Library
Rachelle Moore
Management
George H. Westacott
Music
David Brackett
Sociology
Juanita Díaz
Ramon Grosfoguel
James F. Petras
Kelvin Santiago-Valles
Dale W. Tomich
Romance Languages and Literatures
Horacio Xaubet
Carrol Coates
Other contributing departments:
Africana Studies
Geography
Information on study abroad opportunities can be obtained by contacting the International Programs Office. Students who plan to major in LACAS are advised to discuss the field project early in their majors with the director of the LACAS Program.
LACAS Major
The undergraduate major in Latin American and Caribbean area studies is a well established program that began in 1973.
To qualify for the major, students must:
1. Complete a minimum of 10 courses selected from among offerings approved by the committee on LACAS. The following stipulations apply:
a. Four courses are to be either Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinos
in the U.S.
b. At least one course to be taken in each of three separate departments.
c. One course in library research.
d. One course is to be a literature course in one of the original languages
approved by the committee on LACAS.
e. Three of the courses are to be advanced courses. One course must
be a 400 -level course.
f. No more than half of the courses may be taken outside Binghamton.
2. Show a proficiency in a language relevant to the area of specialization. Proficiency will include written as well as oral proficiency, taking into account the differences in fluency between those formally and those informally educated in the languages. Those informally educated will be expected to have an intermediate level of reading comprehension. Those formally educated will be expected to have an intermediate level of verbal fluency. Students will be formally evaluated by two members of the LACAS committee.
3. Complete the field study requirement. Each student will design a field project to be carried out either abroad in Latin America or the Caribbean or in Latino/Chicano/Caribbean communities in the U.S. The student will be expected to write a report on the results of the field work. The student will design the field project in consultation with at least one member of the LACAS faculty. Students will receive two credits for designing the project and two credits to complete their report and the results of the field work.
Honors Program
To earn honors in the Latin American and Caribbean area studies program (LACAS), a student majoring in LACAS must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above in major courses and a 3.3 or above overall and must complete an honors independent study course that results in a research paper that is judged to be of honors quality (grade of A). The work will be evaluated by a committee designated by the LACAS committee. Contact the director of LACAS for more information.
Cross-Disciplinary LACAS Minor
The undergraduate cross-disciplinary minor in LACAS is designed for undergraduates unable to fulfill the requirements for the major but who wish to graduate with formal recognition for course work in the field. Students who complete the requirements for the cross-disciplinary minor in LACAS receive recognition of completion upon graduation.
To qualify for this minor, a student must:
1. Meet the same language requirement as for the major (see above).
2. Complete a minimum of six courses selected from among offerings approved by the committee on LACAS. The following stipulations apply:
a. Three courses in either Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinos
in the U.S.
b. At least one course must be a 300 -level course and at least one
course must be a 400-level
course.
c. No more than half the courses may be taken outside Binghamton.
Any student interested in pursuing a LACAS minor should meet with a member of the LACAS committee or the director to discuss the requirements, and then meet with the director to formulate a plan of study.
Some Clarification and Recommendations
Students interested in the major or the cross-disciplinary minor should keep the following in mind:
1. The main difference between the major and the cross-disciplinary minor are that the major requires a minimum of 10 courses and the cross-disciplinary minor a minimum of six, and that the major includes the design and execution of a field project.
2. Depending on the nature of the courses, some courses taken in Latin American and/or Caribbean universities may be used to fulfill part of the requirements for the major and/or the cross-disciplinary minor.
3. It is strongly recommended (but not required) that students interested in the LACAS major combine that major with a major in a regular department. This insures the recognition of a traditional discipline by employers and graduate schools, as well as providing students with further background in a related field.
4. In accordance with normal Harpur College policy, students may use the same course(s) to fulfill part of the course requirements for both their regular major and the major or cross-disciplinary minor in LACAS. At least four of the courses in the student's minor must be in addition to those counted toward the student's major.
Those who receive the certificate in effect have two credentials: the MA or PhD in an established discipline and a certificate in Latin American and Caribbean area studies. Admission to the program requires previous admission to a department of study and approval by the committee on Latin American and Caribbean area studies.
Certificate Requirements
To qualify for a graduate certificate in Latin American and Caribbean area studies, students must:
1. Take a minimum of four graduate courses directly relevant to Latin America and the Caribbean area in at least two departments.
2. Show evidence of proficiency in a language relevant to the Latin American and Caribbean area other than English (Spanish, Portuguese, French, or another language where primary interests indicate a need). In practice, this level of proficiency includes a basic competence in reading, speaking, and understanding the spoken language.
Students who wish more information should contact the director of the Latin American and Caribbean Area Studies Program.
COURSE OFFERINGS/UNDERGRADUATE
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all undergraduate courses carry 4 credits and are offered every year.
LA&C 105. INTRO TO LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
Fall
Explores the history, culture, and current issues of Latin America
and the Caribbean.
LA&C 106. LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES
Spring
Explores the history, cultures, and current condition of Chicanos,
Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Cubans and others in the United States.
LA&C 226. (also ANTH 226) WOMEN IN LATIN AMERICA
Examines women's changing roles in various social formations, using
case studies from Pre-Columbian, Colonial, Post-Revolutionary, and contemporary
Latin America to examine how the variables of class, gender, race, and
ethnicity affect women's status.
LA&C 240. (also SOC 240) WOMEN OF COLOR IN THE U.S.
Examination of the diverse struggles (political, economic, social,
legal, etc.) of Asian, Native American, African American, and Latina/Chicana
women in the U.S. and the ways in which public institutions and agencies
(federal, state, local) deal with women of color.
LA&C 244. (also SPAN) INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC LITERATURE: LITERARY
ANALYSIS
Analysis of representative works of Peninsular and Latin American literature
(poems, plays, essays, narratives), em phasis on study of basic literary
concepts and terminology. Recommended for students planning to take SPAN
360 and/or 370/372. Prerequisite: SPAN 215 or four or more years of high
school Spanish.
LA&C 252. (also SOC 252) SOCIAL CHANGE IN PUERTO RICO
Development of capitalism in Puerto Rico since 1898. Interrelationship
of economic, political, and class structures. Process of industrialization,
changes in form of local state after 1945.
LA&C 255. (also ANTH 255) INDIANS OF SOUTH AMERICA
Economic and social structure of Inca empire. Evolution of Andean deities.
Hydrology of the Amazon Basin. War, blow guns, and hallucinogens among
jungle tribes. Male -female interactions among the savanna tribes: men's
houses and female associations.
LA&C 271. LIBRARY RESEARCH ON LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Resources and information skills primarily associated with electronic
forms of information for research and study of Latin America, the Caribbean,
and Latinos. The Internet is introduced through demonstrations and hands
on exercises. Assignments focus on historical and contemporary issues.
LA&C2 313 (also SOC2 313). SLAVERY, RACE,
AND CULTURE
Sociological analysis of slavery as process of social and cultural
change and of redefinition of social groups within the world economy. Draws
on materials from United States, the Caribbean, and Brazil. Different experiences
of slavery, impact on populations of African origin, response of these
populations to slavery. Methodological and theoretical problems entailed
in analyzing slavery.
LA&C 321. (also SOC 321) RACE AND CULTURAL
RELATIONS IN THE WORLD COMMUNITY
Historic identity as important factor in social development in multi-ethnic
and multi-racial world community. Selected communities from Africa, Asia,
and Europe.
LA&C 330 (also SOC 330). LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN AND THEIR COMMUNITIES
Examination of the political, social, and economic role of women in
their communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Emphasis place on
post-World War II developments.
LA&C 340 (also SOC 340) WOMEN AND THE U.S. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Focuses on the interrelationship between gender, race /ethnicity, class,
and sexual orientation, and on how these influence the crimes for which
women are arrested and institutionalized. Examines the punishment women
receive and the conditions they face once imprisoned.
LA&C 363 (also ANTH 363) ANTHROPOLOGY OF
DEVELOPING NATIONS
Social, political, and economic change in the Third World. Articulation
of rural production systems with world market. Analysis of rural and urban
development, famine, population, poverty, inequality, and powerlessness.
Economic and environmental impacts of United Nations, World Bank, and other
development organizations.
LA&C 370 (also SPAN 370). SURVEY OF LATIN
AMERICAN LITERATURE
Selected readings reflecting historical developments of Latin American
literature from colonial to contemporary period. Prerequisite: SPAN 244,
or 250 or 251, or equiva lent.
LA&C 371 (also SOC 371). THEORIES OF SOCIAL CHANGE
How social theorists analyze large scale social change, conceptions
of origins, structure, development of modern social systems, classes and
social groups, the state and bureaucracy, problems of rationalization and
technology, problems of theory and method.
LA&C 372 (also SPAN 370). SURVEY OF LATIN
AMERICAN LITERATURE
Selected readings reflecting historical developments of Latin American
literature from colonial to contemporary period. Prerequisite: one from
SPAN 244, 250, or 251, or equivalent.
LA&C 474 (also SPAN 474). LATIN AMERICAN SHORT STORY
Principal development from Independence to present. Prerequisite: SPAN
244 and 370 or equivalent.
LA&C 483 (also SPAN 483). SPECIAL TOPICS IN LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE
Significant period, literary movement, or group of authors. Specific
subject to be announced. Prerequisites: SPAN 244 and 370, or equivalent.
May be repeated for credit.
LA&C 523. FOLK/POPULAR EDUCATION
Different theories and practices of folk education. Will compare and
connect Antonio Gramsci's and Paulo Freire's work, and look at the relation
between folk education and radical social change. Focus will be on the
folk education movement in Latin America and the communities of color in
the U.S.
Law's influence on our lives is pervasive. It limits and protects us, from before our birth until after we are long dead. Law shapes our lives in every respect: economic, personal, professional, and political. To study law seriously, in all its facets, leads far beyond the narrow confines of legal cases to perennial questions of law's origins, operation, and justification. Its study respects no disciplinary boundaries; law must be viewed from many different vantage points.
Philosophy, politics, and law (PPL) is an interdisciplinary BA program designed for both liberal arts and pre-law students. Though many enter law school, other majors go on to graduate school or pursue careers in teaching or business. Courses for the major, selected for their content, include classes in philosophy, political science, and history along with selected cognate courses from other areas. Students are thus able to tailor the major to suit their own interests and needs. Students wishing to do honors in philosophy, politics, and law should speak with their advisor.
The director of the philosophy, politics, and law program is on the Department of Philosophy faculty. Additional faculty members are also designated as advisors.
PHIL 121. Methods of Reasoning
PHIL 135. Philosophy and Public Policy
PHIL 140. Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 142. Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 146. Law and Justice
PHIL 147. Law, Ethics, and Business
PHIL 148. Medical Ethics
PHIL 242. Classics in Political Philosophy
PHIL 245. Philosophy of Law
PHIL 246. Marxism
PHIL 455. Advanced Philosophy of Law
PHIL 456. Problems in Law and Political Theory
PHIL 457. Problems in Law and Morality
PHIL 458. Problems in Law and the History of Philosophy
PHIL 488. Topics in Social and Political Philosophy
B. Political Science (any two are required)
PLSC 111. American Politics
PLSC 215. Environmental Policy
PLSC 219. Pluralism, Prejudice, and Public Law
PLSC 320. Public Administration
PLSC 321. The American Presidency
+PLSC 324. Campaigns and Elections
PLSC 325. Ethics and U.S. Foreign Policy
+PLSC 326. American State Politics
+PLSC 328. Public Policy and Political Process
PLSC 329. Public Law
PLSC 331. Constitutional Law and Politics
PLSC 333. Civil Rights and Liberties
PLSC 335. Politics and the Legal Order
PLSC 337. Law, the Courts, and Social Issues
PLSC 341. Women and Politics
PLSC 342. Urban Politics
PLSC 360. Political Behavior
PLSC 375. International Law
+PLSC 421. American Politics: Congress
PLSC 452. Evolution of Criminal Justice
PLSC 454. Criminal Justice Policy
PLSC 461. Political Theory and Constitution
PLSC 484. Seminar in Special Topics in Public Law
C. History (two are required; one must be HIST 300, 302, or 356)
HIST 101. Foundations of Western Civilization
HIST 103. Foundations of American Civilization
HIST 104. Modern American Civilization
HIST 208. Priviledge and Protest in Early Modern Europe
HIST 250. Colonial America
HIST 251. Revolutionary America
HIST 253. Civil War and Reconstruction
HIST 257. American Working Class Since 1877
+HIST 300. Ancient Law and Society
+HIST 302. Legal History: Justinian to Blackstone
+HIST 356. American Legal History
D. Cognate Courses
ECON 103. Introduction to the International Economy
ECON 144. Poverty and Discrimination
+ECON 160. Principles of Microeconomics
+ECON 162. Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 343. Introduction to Labor Economics and IR
ECON 349. Economics of Law and Property Rights
ECON 350. U.S. Financial System: Markets and Institutions
ENVI 212. Environmental Law and Policy
ENVI 215. Environmental Policy
+PPL 280. Problems in Philosophy, Politics, and Law
SOC 260. Social Problems in the United States
SOC 274. Social Inequality
Note: Students must earn a grade of C- or higher in courses fulfilling the major; courses cannot be taken pass-fail. Substitution of other courses (except courses transferred from other universities) must be approved by both the student's PPL advisor and the PPL director. Substitutions will be granted only in unusual circumstances, and are considered only in the senior year.
Honors in Philosophy, Politics, and Law
Students who wish to pursue honors in PPL should speak with an advisor regarding requirements for the honors degree.
The minor program in linguistics provides a foundation in the principles of linguistic theory and method, as well as a wide variety of cross -disciplinary and subdisciplinary offerings.
Although the linguistics program is authorized to award a major, staffing constraints have forced the program to deactivate the major. For this reason, the requirements for the major in linguistics do not appear here.
Linguistics as Preparation for Graduate and
Professional Studies
Undergraduate study in linguistics serve as an excellent preparation for graduate and profes sional study in many fields, including law, anthropology, education, and counseling, as well as linguistics. Students planning to pursue graduate or professional study in any of these areas are strongly advised to keep these plans in mind as they select courses. Students with an interest in graduate work in linguistics, for example, are well advised to study at least two languages other than English, one a language of scholarship and the other a nonwestern language. Students considering professional training in applied and clinical areas such as language teaching, speech/language pathology and audiology, deaf education, or counseling are urged to consult appropriate preprofessional information sources early in their undergraduate career, preferably not later than the beginning of the sophomore year.
Linguistics Minor
The linguistics minor is interdivisional. This means that students who declare two minors can count the linguistics minor as not being in the same division as their other minor (which is necessary for students whose major and one minor are in a single division).
Six courses, distributed as follows, are required for the linguistics minor:
1. LING 114 and 118.
2. Four other courses in linguistics, at least two of which must be
above the 200 level.
All courses presented in fulfillment of the minimum requirements for the linguistics minor must be taken for a letter grade (no pass/fail), and the grade received must be a C- or better in order to count toward these requirements. The overall average in courses presented in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be a C or better.
Distribution Requirements
As an interdivisional program, the linguistics program offers courses applicable toward all three of the divisions recognized in the various distribution requirements at Binghamton University. The divisional placement of each linguistics course is indicated in the course descriptions that appear below; it is also reflected in the second digit of each course number in accordance with the following scheme:
X00-X09 Nondivisional courses
(do not count toward distribution requirements)
X10-X19 Humanities or social sciences
X20-X39 Humanities
X40-X59 Social sciences
X60-X69 Social sciences or science
and mathematics
X70-X79 Science and mathematics
X80-X99 Nondivisional courses
(do not count toward distribution requirements)
LING 114 (also ANTH 114). LANGUAGE, CULTURE, AND COMMUNICATION IN
THE UNITED STATES
every year
Introduction to the plurality of communication patterns in the U.S.,
with particular attention to at least three of the following communities:
African American, Asian Ameri can, Euro-American, Hispanic, and Native
American; links between cultural groups and different communication and
discourse patterns; language and identity; ways in which communication
differences affect intercultural interaction; practical applications of
communication research, especially in the educational, legal, and medical
contexts. (LING 114 counts toward divisional distribution requirements
as either humanities or social sciences.)
LING 118 (also ANTH 118). INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTIC STRUCTURE
every year
Basic methods and concepts of linguistic analysis, includ ing phonetics,
phonology, morphology, syntax, and se mantics, with special attention to
cross-linguistic compari son. (LING 118 counts toward divisional distribution
requirements as either humanities or social sciences.)
LING 131 (also CLAS 111). WORD ORIGINS
The derivation of English vocabulary from Latin and Greek bases, prefixes,
and suffixes. (LING 131 counts toward divisional distribution requirements
as humanities.)
LING 132 (also CLAS 121 SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Principles and methods of analyzing English words of Greek and Latin
derivation. Word formation. Modification of root concepts by formative
additions. Word structure and vocabulary building emphasizing scientific
and medical terms. (LING 132 counts toward divisional distribution requirements
as humanities.)
LING 197. INDEPENDENT STUDY
variable credit, every year
Individual research under direct supervision of faculty member. Prerequisites:
determined by instructor. (May not be counted toward divisional distribution
requirements.)
LING 214 (also WOMN 233). LANGUAGE, SEX AND GENDER
Theoretical and empirical aspects of relationship between language
and the sexes. Sexism in linguistic structures, sex- and gender-determined
patterns of language use. Societal and psychological implications of sex
registers. Special attention to the causes and effects of cross-cultural
differences in the relationship between language and gen der. (LING 214
counts toward divisional distribution requirements as either humanities
or social sciences.)
LING 218. STRUCTURE OF LANGUAGE X
variable credit, every year
Survey of structure of languages for purposes of typological, historical,
or other scientific analysis. Particular lan guage or languages announced
in advance (and included in course title). May be repeated for credit as
title varies. Prerequisites: determined by instructor. (LING 218 does not
count toward the Harpur College foreign language requirement. LING 218
counts toward divisional distribution requirements as either humanities
or social sciences).
LING 234. TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Introduction to methods in teaching English a second language. Fundamentals
of language structure, problems in instruction, resources for dealing with
these problems. Prerequisite: LING 118 or ANTH 118. (LING 234 counts toward
divisional distribution requirements as humanities.)
LING 236 (also ENG 291). STRUCTURE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
every year
Linguistic description of English: descriptive and generative phonology,
morphology, syntax, and semantics. (LING 236 counts toward divisional distribution
requirements as humanities.)
LING 239. INTRODUCTORY TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS: HUMANITIES
Particular themes and problems announced in advance (and reflected
in course title when course is offered). Examples are language and thought,
languages of the world, writing systems. May be repeated for credit as
topic varies. Prerequisites: determined by instructor. (May be counted
toward divisional distribution requirements as humanities.)
LING 249. INTRODUCTORY TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Particular themes and problems announced in advance (and reflected
in course title when course is offered). Examples are language and culture,
sociology of bilingualism, ethnography of speaking. May be repeated for
credit as topic varies. Prerequisites: determined by instructor. (May be
counted toward divisional distribution require ments as social sciences.)
LING 279. INTRODUCTORY TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS: SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Particular themes and problems announced in advance (and reflected
in course title when course is offered). Examples are language and hallucination,
language acquisition, psychology of reading. May be repeated for credit
as topic varies. Prerequisites: determined by instructor. (LING 279 counts
toward divisional distribution requirements as science and mathematics.)
LING 297. INDEPENDENT STUDY
variable credit, every year
Individual research under direct supervision of faculty member. Prerequisites:
determined by instructor. (May not be counted toward divisional distribution
require ments.)
LING 312. PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY
Principles and mechanisms of speech production and perception. Practice
in phonological analysis and theory. Special attention to cross-linguistic
differences in sound systems. Prerequisite: LING 118 or ANTH 118. (LING
312 counts toward divisional distribution requirements as ei ther humanities
or social sciences.)
LING 314. MORPHOLOGY AND SYNTAX
Issues and problems in morphological and syntactic theory. Universal,
typological, and other comparative analytic aspects of morphosyntax. Prerequisite:
LING 118 or ANTH 118. (LING 314 counts toward divisional distribu tion
requirements as either humanities or social sciences.)
LING 316. SEMANTICS AND PRAGMATICS
Lexical, phrasal, and discourse-functional semantics. Descriptive and
theoretical aspects of study of meaning and language use. Prerequisite:
LING 118 or ANTH 118. (LING 316 counts toward divisional distribution require
ments as either humanities or social sciences.)
LING 339. TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS: HUMANITIES
Particular themes and problems announced in advance (and reflected
in course title when course is offered). May be repeated for credit as
topic varies. Prerequisites: deter mined by instructor. (LING 339 counts
toward divisional distribution requirements as humanities.)
LING 349. TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Particular themes and problems announced in advance (and reflected
in course title when course is offered). May be repeated for credit as
topic varies. Prerequisites: determined by instructor. (LING 349 counts
toward divisional distribution requirements as social sciences.)
LING 378. SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
Psycholinguistic research and theory relevant to acquisition of second
language. Pilot experimentation in applied psycholinguistics. Role of contrastive
analysis. History and theory of language teaching. Prerequisite: LING 118,
ANTH 118, or four college semesters of second language instruction (or
equivalent). (LING 378 counts toward divisional distribution requirements
as science and math ematics.)
LING 379. TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS: SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Particular themes and problems announced in advance (and reflected
in course title when course is offered.) May be repeated for credit as
topic varies. Prerequisites: deter mined by instructor. (LING 379 counts
toward divisional distribution requirements as science and mathematics.)
LING 397. INDEPENDENT STUDY
variable credit, every year
Individual research under direct supervision of faculty member. Prerequisites:
determined by instructor. (May not be counted toward divisional distribution
requirements.)
LING 427 (also PHIL 427). TOPICS IN PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE
Detailed examination of topics in philosophy of language and symbolism,
meaning, reference, truth, interpretation, etc. Prerequisites: determined
by instructor. (LING 427 counts toward divisional distribution requirements
as humanities.)
LING 434 (also CLAS 434). HISTORICAL LINGUISTICS
Language change, historical relationships between lan guages, techniques
of reconstruction of protolanguages. Genetic, areal, and typological comparison.
Universals and particulars of language structure and change. Prerequisites:
LING 118 or ANTH 118; and LING 312. (LING 434 counts toward divisional
distribution requirements as hu manities.)
LING 439. ADVANCED TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS: HUMANITIES
Particular themes and problems announced in advance (and reflected
in course title when course is offered). May be repeated for credit as
topic varies. Prerequisites: deter mined by instructor. (LING 439 counts
toward divisional distribution requirements as humanities.)
LING 442 (also ANTH 442, SOC 442). SOCIOLINGUISTICS
Language in social setting. Regional and social dialects. Bilingualism,
pidginization, and creolization of languages. Styles and registers. Conversational
analysis. Techniques of socio-linguistic field work. Prerequisite: LING
312. (LING 442 counts toward divisional distribution require ments as social
sciences.)
LING 449. ADVANCED TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Particular themes and problems announced in advance (and reflected
in course title when course is offered). May be repeated for credit as
topic varies. Prerequisites: determined by instructor. (LING 449 counts
toward divisional distribution requirements as social sciences.)
LING 466 (also ANTH 466, PSYC 306). PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
Theoretical issues, research methods, and substantive findings in study
of language perception, production, and acquisition in cross-linguistic
perspective. Models of language performance and of its emergence in children
in various cultural and linguistic circumstances. Prerequisites: junior
or senior standing and appropriate back ground in linguistics, psychology,
or linguistic philosophy (consult instructor or linguistics major advisor).
(LING 466 counts toward divisional distribution requirements as ei ther
social sciences or science and mathematics.)
LING 474. NEUROLINGUISTICS
Language and the brain. Basic aspects of structure and function of
human nervous system in relation to speech and language. Critical review
of theory and methods in neuropsychology of language, focusing on such
topics as ontogenetic development, normal functioning, and pathological
breakdown of language with special attention to similarities and differences.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and appropriate background in
linguistics, psychology, or human biology (consult instructor or linguistics
major advisor). (LING 474 counts toward divisional distribution requirements
as science and mathematics.)
LING 479. ADVANCED TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS: SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Particular themes and problems announced in advance (and reflected
in course title when course is offered). May be repeated for credit as
topic varies. Prerequisites: deter mined by instructor. (LING 479 counts
toward divisional distribution requirements as science and mathematics.)
LING 491. PRACTICUM IN TEACHING INTRODUCTORY LINGUISTICS
variable credit
Directed study by means of teaching a particular course in linguistics.
Various assignments closely supervised by instructor, including development
of syllabi and other course materials; construction and reading of examinations;
lecturing and/or discussion leadership (e.g., under graduate teaching assistantship).
May be repeated for total of eight credits, but no more than four credits
for assisting in a specific course. Credit may not be earned in conjunc
tion with course in which student is concurrently enrolled. Prerequisites:
consent of instructor and program director. Pass/fail only. (May not be
counted toward divisional distribution requirements.)
LING 497. INDEPENDENT STUDY
variable credit, every year
Individual research under direct supervision of faculty member. Prerequisites:
determined by instructor. (May not be counted toward divisional distribution
require ments.)
The Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CEMERS) offers a major and a minor in medieval studies.
BA in Medieval Studies
The major in medieval studies is an interdisciplinary BA program in the liberal arts structured around the cultures of medieval western Europe and adjoining regions. The undergraduate curriculum is organized in four main areas of emphasis, or tracks, offering focussed investigation of the history, art, and mentalities of the period c.300-c.1500 as well as insight into the development and implications of the notion "the Middle Ages" itself. Central to all tracks is the achievement of a reading knowledge of Latin, as the foundational and unifying language of literate culture in the medieval West. Two semesters of Latin are therefore required; students with a prior knowledge of the language may substitute the two-course sequence in medieval Latin literature.
Eleven courses are required for the major, including at least one seminar. Electives above the 100 level should normally be chosen from the current list of courses in medieval studies, in accordance with the recommendations for each track. In addition, certain other courses may be appropriate in particular tracks for their methodological or theoretical content, or as background for medieval studies courses. Students may also petition for courses to be counted toward their degree. The four-track structure is designed to help each student construct a coherent program of study and make informed decisions about academic or profes sional objectives. A major or minor in medieval studies can be readily combined with a degree in another department or program, notably women's studies.
Consultation with faculty is crucial. The director of CEMERS is responsible for general advising, but students undertaking the major are expected to work with a faculty advisor, who may be the director, through mutual agreement of the parties concerned. Students are urged to participate in a major annual conference as well as lectures and other events organized by CEMERS or MRG, the graduate students' Medieval and Renaissance Group.
Medieval Studies Minor
The minor in medieval studies requires six approved courses from at least three different departments.
The Medieval Studies Curriculum
Required Courses
There are four core courses, two in medieval history (generally HIST 204, 205) and two in Latin. Beginners take LAT 101 and 102; students entering with an adequate command of Latin take LAT 321 and 322 (Latin Literature). LAT 321 covers the period before 1200; the emphasis is on poetry and imaginative literature; LAT 322 covers literature from 1200, and stresses philosophy and official texts (administrative, diplomatic, etc.).
Electives: The Four Tracks
The major includes seven approved electives, including one at the 100
level. Introductory courses in medieval studies are generally offered through
associated departments; students may count as an elective one of the following:
ANTH 125, 126; ARTH 101, 103; COLI 110; ENG 112, 114; HIST 101; PHIL 111;
WOMN 126 (HIST 126). These do not all give substantial attention to medieval
material, but they are valuable for orientation in theory and methodology,
and often provide a framework for students to pursue particular, including
medieval, interests.
Of the other courses, at least four should be upper level (300-400), and at least one should be a seminar. Students should select courses to conform to the areas of emphasis established in the four tracks.
Track A: Foundations of Western Law, Government, and Institutions of Learning
This track is built around the study of legal history in its historical and cultural contexts. All students must take HIST 302 (European Law). Highly recommended are LAT 322 (for students with Latin) and advanced medieval history courses, as well as courses in the history of early Renaissance Europe and ancient and especially medieval philosophy.
This track can be combined with programs in philosophy, history, and art history. Especially recommended is a link with the major in philosophy, politics, and law.
Track B: England and the North
This track provides the following options:
1. Medieval EnglandLanguage, Literature, and Society: the English Department offers a range of courses in medieval English literature, which can be supplemented by courses in history, art history, and related literatures (especially French) for a concentration in the study of medieval England with emphasis on the construction of national identity in language, political institutions, and literary and visual culture.
Students interested in this concentration should also have some familiarity with literary and critical theory; therefore an appropriate course in English or comparative literature would count as an elective.
2. Cultures of the NorthFrom the Atlantic Fringe to the Great Plain: comparative study of regions or distinct cultures of northern Europe: e.g., Britain (English and Celts), the Germanic peoples, Northern France and Flanders, Scandinavia and Iceland, the Slavs, Jewish communities. The time period can go back to the process of Christianization and forward to the fragmentation of the western Church in the Reformation. Students interested in this concen tration are advised to expand from a base in one of the language departments, especially English and German and Russian, or in comparative literature or Judaic studies.
3. Oral TraditionsMedievalism and the Study of Folklore: largely illiterate, medieval populations often accommodated pre-Christian practices and beliefs to the requirements of the Church. Courses including the study of folklore in the Departments of English, German and Russian, Romance languages, or comparative literature can be supplemented by courses in history and art history covering medieval and early modern religion. A grounding in critical theory and/or historiography is highly desirable.
Track C: Mediterranean Cultures and Literatures
The integrated study of the Mediterranean region is associated with the French historian Fernand Braudel, for whom a research institute at Binghamton University is named. Requirements include HIST 206 (Early Renaissance Europe, which may replace 205) and at least one course in a medieval vernacular literature (Italian, French, Greek, Spanish, Hebrew, and Arabic). Consider combinations with programs in history, art history, music, classics, Judaic studies, or a relevant language department. Students especially interested in literature should consider courses in ancient law, medieval law, and ancient mythology and/or literature.
Track D: Visual Culture in Social Context
This track is best combined with a major in art history or history. Students should take at least three courses in art history with substantial medieval content; the introductory course should normally be ARTH 101 or 103. Also recommended are advanced courses in European history as well as courses on medieval literature, music, and the major literary sources of the images in medieval art (JUST 263 and 264: The Bible; CLASS 232: Classical Mythology).
Honors
The requirements for honors in medieval studies are:
1. A GPA of 3.5 in the major.
2. An interdisciplinary thesis written under the guidance of two members of different departments. Students writing a thesis may enroll for up to eight credits of MDVL 499. These credits will not count toward the major requirements.
Graduate Programs
The certificate program in medieval studies offers an opportunity for grounding in interdisciplinary medieval studies. The requirements of the program are above and beyond those of a specific department, although work in the program may be used to satisfy a number of departmental requirements. Students with this certificate in effect have two credentials: the PhD in an established discipline and a certificate attesting to competence in the interdisciplinary studies required of the professional medieval scholar. Admission to the program requires previous admission to a department of study and approval by the director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
Courses
Nine seminar courses are required for the certificate, as is a reading knowledge of Latin (e.g., through LAT 101/102). The certificate program is designed to introduce students to a broad array of disciplinary domains and approaches in the study of medieval societies: this interdisciplinary dimension combines well with doctoral study in a specific department. Candidates take at least one course in art history, history, vernacular literature (English, French, Italian, Spanish; also Romance philology), and philosophy, as well as five electives, as approved by the director of the Center or designee. With the director's approval, 400-level courses may be used toward completion of the certificate program.
Examination
An oral examination is required toward the end of the candidate's residence at Binghamton University.
Dissertation
The dissertation is written for the department of the candidate's specialization. The director of the Center may appoint one member of the dissertation committee, if appropriate.
Graduate Minor in Medieval Studies
The Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies also offers a graduate minor in medieval studies to candidates for graduate degrees. The minor consists of a coherent pattern of three courses outside the department of the degree. The three courses must be chosen from at least two departments or programs, and no more than one 400-level course or one independent study may be counted. All graduate minor programs in medieval studies must be approved by the director of the center or designee.
As the above descriptions indicate, the major and minor concentrations rely on the course offerings of departments.
Some courses of particular relevance are cross-listed and appear in course guides under medieval studies.
Anthropology
Antoun, Richard
Horowitz, Michael
Moench, Richard
Mohsen, Safia
Pollock, Susan
Classical and Near Eastern Studies
Lacey, Kevin (Arabic)
Education
Yousuf, Abdulqadir
Geography
Blumler, Mark
Budin, Morris, Emeritus
History
Abou-el-Haj, Rifa'at
Kadish, Gerald
Muhammad, Akbar
Quataert, Donald
Sussman, Lance
Judaic Studies
Arkush, Allan
Morell, Samuel
Library
Zuwiyya, Jalal
Political Science
Mazrui, Ali A.,
Sociology
Keyder, Caglar
Translation Research Center
Adi, Nuhad
The Middle East, North Africa (Maghreb), Sudanic Africa, and those countries in Europe and Asia which came under Islamic political control, or were exposed to extensive Islamic religious and cultural influences, are the primary concerns of the interdisciplinary program in Middle East and North African (MENA) studies.
The program in Middle East and North African studies is not a degree-granting body. Students interested in the Middle East, including Israel and Judaic studies as they relate to the MENA area, North Africa, Islam, and other MENA subjects, must be degree candidates in one of the regular departments of the University. The MENA program administers several undergraduate cross-disciplinary concentrations and awards recognition to students who fulfill the necessary requirements in the cross-disciplinary concentration of their choice.
The University's library has approximately 75,000 volumes related to the MENA area in all disciplines. These include volumes in Arabic, Ottoman and Modern Turkish, Persian, and Hebrew.
MENA Concentration
The MENA cross-disciplinary concentration constitutes a coherent course of study about this area within the framework of requirements for graduation. Interested students must meet with the program director to plan their program within the guidelines below.
The MENA undergraduate cross-disciplinary concentration requirements are simple. Students must successfully complete eight undergraduate courses that are MENA-related. These courses will be drawn from a number of cultural traditions and a number of disciplines, and may, at the student's discretion, include one or more language courses. The application for an undergraduate certificate will be subject to review by a multidisciplinary faculty committee.
Upon graduation, students receive recognition if they have completed these requirements.
Note: Courses in all departments titled Special Topics, Seminar, Independent Study, or Honors may be accepted in meeting the requirements for the MENA cross-disciplinary concentration only when they cover a MENA topic appropriate to the period. Students are advised to consult the MENA director about the acceptability of topics and courses.
Departments Offering MENA Courses:
| Africana Studies | Geography |
| Anthropology | History |
| Art | Philosophy |
| Art History | Political Science |
| Classical and Near Eastern Studies | Sociology |
| Comparative Literature |
The graduate MENA certificate programs offer opportunities for all graduate students interested in the Middle East and North Africa (Maghreb) to receive special recognition for work in area studies. The requirements go beyond those of a special department, although work in the graduate MENA certificate programs may usually be used to satisfy a number of departmental requirements. Admission to the programs requires previous admission to a department of study and approval by the MENA director with the concurrence of the MENA executive committee. Those who complete the requirements in each of the graduate MENA certificate programs receive two credentials: either the MA or PhD in an established discipline, and a certificate in Middle East and North African area studies.
The library collection at the University includes approximately 75,000 volumes in Arabic, Ottoman and Modern Turkish, Persian, and Hebrew. It exceeds 185,000 volumes in Western vernacular languages. The library regularly receives a number of newspapers, periodicals, and scholarly journals on MENA, both in European and in MENA languages.
Requirements for MA Degree with Graduate MENA Certificate
1. Knowledge of at least one Middle Eastern language equivalent to the intermediate level, to be determined by a standard examination. Native speakers are expected to acquire a second Middle Eastern language to meet this requirement or to acquire a specialized research tool acceptable to the MENA director with the concurrence of the MENA executive committee.
2. Completion of course work required in the student's department of specialization, of which a minimum of eight credit hours other than language should be in the MENA area. Students may substitute other courses, if they can show to the satisfaction of the MENA director with the concurrence of the executive committee that such substitution is germane to the MENA area.
3. One graduate course relevant to MENA outside the student's own department.
4. At least one interdisciplinary MENA seminar so designated by the MENA director with the concurrence of the executive committee.
5. Thesis on a MENA topic acceptable to the MENA director with the concurrence of the executive committee.
Requirements for PhD Degree with Graduate MENA Certificate
1. A reading or speaking knowledge of at least one Middle Eastern language is required, depending on the needs of the student's discipline. The student's department determines the level of competence sufficient to permit original research in the discipline. Native speakers are expected to acquire a second Middle Eastern language or a specialized research tool acceptable to the dissertation advisor and the MENA director, with the concurrence of the executive committee.
2. Completion of course work required in the student's department of specialization, of which 16 credits (excluding credit for the dissertation but including credits earned toward the MA) must be in MENA subjects. Students may substitute other courses, if they can show to the satisfaction of the MENA director with the concurrence of the executive committee that such substitution is germane to the MENA area.
3. One graduate course relevant to MENA outside the student's own department.
4. One interdisciplinary MENA seminar so designated by the MENA director with the concurrence of the executive committee.
5. Dissertation on a MENA topic acceptable to the MENA director with the concurrence of the executive committee.
Graduate MENA Courses
MENA courses are currently available in the Anthropology, Art and Art History, Classical and Near Eastern Studies, Comparative Literature, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology Departments. Several professional schools also provide courses directly related to MENA concerns. In addition, there are special interdisciplinary courses and seminars arranged on a regular basis. For full information on MENA course offerings, write to the MENA director, Binghamton University.
Anthropology
Straight, H. Stephen
Classical and Near Eastern Studies
Levin, Saul
Comparative Literature
Fynsk, Christopher
Gaddis Rose, Marilyn, Program Director
German
Snyder, William H.
Wells, Lawrence D.
Philosophy
Pensky, Max
Preus, Anthony A.
Ross, Stephen D.
Romance Languages
Cocozzella, Peter
Coates, Carrol F.
LaValva, Rosamaria
Sticca, Sandro
Van Baelen, Jacqueline
Sociology
Wallerstein, Immanuel
Professional Advisory Council
Bacopoulou-Halls, Aliki
Professor of English
University of Athens
Athens, Greece
Doron, Marcia Nita
Easton and Company
Teaneck, New Jersey
Glassgold, Peter
Freelance Editor
Brooklyn, New York
Hartmann, Reinhard R. K.
Professor of Lexicography
University of Exeter
Exeter, England
Peden, Margaret Sayers
Professor of Spanish, Emerita
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
Rodda, Anne
Associate Professor of German
Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York
Schulte, Rainer
Professor of Comparative Literature
University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Teague, Ben
Freelance translator
Athens, Georgia
Weaver, William
Freelance translator
Arezzo, Italy
Wilss, Wolfram
Professor of Applied Linguistics, Emeritus
Universität des Saarlandes
Saarbrücken, West Germany
Undergraduate Information
The Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP) offers a graduate certificate in translation. Undergraduates interested in a career in translation are advised to consult the TRIP director on appropriate preparatory courses. Certain TRIP courses are open to undergraduates meeting the prerequisites.
Graduate Programs
The Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP) is the pedagogical division of the Center for Research in Translation (CRIT). It administers the interdisciplinary curriculum and examination which lead to translator certification. Although most students in the program are matriculated in one of the University degree programs, the translation study courses listed below may be taken as a separate track. For degree programs identified as especially suitable for the integration of translator training, see the appropriate sections of the Bulletin (comparative literature MA in translation studies; MA and MAT in Romance languages; MA in social science; MSEd; comparative literature and English doctoral tracks; several other doctoral program tracks available on an individual basis). Acceptance of these credits toward advanced degrees is up to the individual departments of Harpur College and to the appropriate committees in the other schools.
Certificate Program
Admission
Students pursuing the certificate as a separate track must follow the standard Graduate School matriculation procedures.
| credits | |
| I. Program of Courses: Literary | |
| TRIP 572. Translation Workshop: Literary (two semesters) | 8 |
| One graduate course in linguistics, language
theory, or language history |
4 |
| One graduate course in source literature | 4 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| II. Program of Courses: Nonliterary | |
| TRIP 573. Translation Workshop: Nonliterary (two semesters) | 8 |
| One graduate course in linguistics, language theory, or language history | 4 |
| One graduate course in subject area | 4 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Student performance is measured through proficiency testing comparable to that of ACTFL /ETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages/Educational Testing Service). Testing begins when the student enters the workshop and continues at regular intervals. Students must perform at level 3 or better both in the workshops and on the final examination before receiving the certificate. This means they can handle formal and informal texts, including "belletristic" texts, without faculty supervision.
Foreign Language Immersion
It is essential that students have an extended period of residence in a foreign language milieu, either prior to or during their translator training program.
Translation Examination
Students may request to take the examination when their course work is essentially completed. At this time the TRIP director, in consultation with appropriate faculty, establishes their examination committees. The individualized examination may be scheduled at the mutual convenience of the candidate and the committee. The examination, from four to six hours in length, has sections on theory and practice, in which the passing grade is B- in theory; A- in practice. The A- is contingent on translating at level 3 or better on the BEST. The examination may be taken twice.
Certification
When students have fulfilled the course requirements and successfully passed the examination above, they are eligible to receive a certificate of translator proficiency, specifying the language combination(s) and subject area(s).
Faculty members from a variety of disciplines offer regular courses in women's studies. Each semester women's studies publishes a list of courses relevant to the program. Internships and special projects in local agencies are also possible under the supervision of the program's director. For additional women's studies courses, students should consult the Schedule of Classes.
Requirements for Women's Studies concentration
1. Minimum of eight courses (32 credit hours).
2. At least five of these courses must be in addition to those counted toward the student's major.
3. No more than two courses may be taken at the 100 level. One should be WOMN 100, Introduction to Women's Studies.
4. At least four courses must be taken at the 300/400 level. One should be a seminar, an independent study or an internship.
5. Courses must be divided among at least three different departments.
6. At least two different divisions or schools must be represented (as indicated by their cross-listing).
7. At least two of the courses must be classified as diversity courses.
8. Courses passed with a grade of D do not fulfill requirements for the minor.
9. Only one course taken under the pass/fail option will be credited toward the concentration.
Requirements for Women's Studies Minor
1. Minimum of six courses (24 credit hours).
2. At least four of these courses must be in addition to those counted toward the student's major.
3. No more than two courses may be taken at the 100 level. One should be WOMN 100, Introduction to Women's Studies.
4. At least two courses must be at the 300 /400 level. One should be a seminar, an independent study or an internship.
5. Courses must be divided among at least three different departments.
6. At least two different divisions or schools must be represented (as indicated by their cross-listing).
7. At least one of the courses must be classified as a diversity course.
8. Courses passed with a grade of D do not fulfill requirements for the minor.
9. Only one course taken under the pass/fail option will be credited toward the minor.
WOMN 100. INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S STUDIES
Explores history of women's involvement in higher education in West,
beginning with debates over women's education during Renaissance, tracing
efforts by 19th-century feminists to open institutions of higher learning
to women. But co-education did not offer equal opportunity to both sexes.
Course examines newest field of women's studies recent feminist critiques
of traditional liberal arts
curriculum.
WOMN 126 (also ANTH 126). WOMEN AND CULTURE
variable credit
Cross-cultural examination of societal factors related to the role
of women. Ways in which cultural definitions of "femaleness" affect attitudes
toward women and their activities in society. Economic, social, political,
and religious factors related to position of women. Nonwestern societies,
representing a range of cultural experience, analyzed to illustrate working
of these factors.
WOMN 135 (also PHIL 135). PHILOSOPHY AND
PUBLIC POLICY
Philosophical analysis of current issues in public policy: e.g. women's
rights, abortion, racial and sexual discrimination and reverse discrimination,
preferential hiring, pornography and censorship, economic injustice, environmental
and population control, euthanasia.
WOMN 235 (also SOC 263). HISTORY OF HUMAN SERVICES
Historical and recent definitions of "needy" persons; methods of providing
relief. Contrasting societies and cultural traditions compared in relation
to their ways of dealing with those unable to earn a living, orphans, the
physically or mentally impaired, the sick, war-wounded, elderly, and others.
WOMN 252 (also SOC 252). SOCIAL CHANGE IN PUERTO RICO
Development of capitalism in Puerto Rico since 1898. Interrelationship
of economic, political, and class structures. Process of industrialization,
changes in form of local state after 1945.
WOMN 254 (also SOC 254). FAMILY AND KINSHIP
Perspectives on family structure and functioning; consequences of social
class and other variables on stability and effectiveness of family; effects
of family on personality.
WOMN 270 (also SOC 270). GROWING UP FEMALE IN 19TH-CENTURY ENGLAND
Childhood and adolescence in 19th century England in relation to work,
family, education, and sex roles of period. Changes in nature of childhood
and family life with special regard to experiences of work and working-class
girls and women. Variety of research materials used.
WOMN 281 (also CINE 280). WOMEN IN FILM
Study of how women are presented in film. How to analyze films from
socio-historical perspective. Roles women are given in film narratives
(wives, mothers, sisters, seductresses, objects of spectacle and male desire,
career women); how such representations shape notions about function of
family, fashion, race, class, insanity. How women have participated in
or been excluded from creating the images that represent them. Women's
relationship to men and the definition of males in film.
WOMN 300 (also HD 350). PEACE AND WAR
Introduction to peace studies, a relatively new, transdisciplinary
field that analyzes the causes of war, violence, and systemic oppression.
Explores processes by which conflict and change can be managed so as to
maximize justice while minimizing violence. Emphasis on the establishment
of positive life-affirming and life-enhancing values and structures. Lecture/discussion
format with invited guest speakers. Not open to students who have taken
PSJ 300 or PS 300.
WOMN 313 (also SOC 313/LA&C 313/AFST 313).
SLAVERY, RACE, AND CULTURE
Sociological analysis of slavery as process of social and cultural
change and of redefinition of social groups within the world economy. Draws
on materials from United States, the Caribbean, and Brazil. Different experiences
of slavery, impact on populations of African origin, response of these
populations to slavery. Methodological and theo retical problems entailed
in analyzing slavery.
WOMN 320 (also SOC 321). RACE AND CULTURAL RELATIONS IN THE WORLD
COMMUNITY
Historic identity as important factor in social development in multi-ethnic
and multi-racial world community. Selected communities from Africa, Asia,
and Europe.
WOMN 322 (also HD 322). WOMEN AND WORK IN AMERICA
Interdisciplinary course on the female labor force today. Changing
conditions of women's work in service, production, clerical, craft, and
professional employment. Mutual influences of social policy, family life,
and economic institutions on women's work experience. Possible future for
women workers; strategies for their realization in light of current theories.
Not open to students who have taken AMST 325.
WOMN 323 (also HD 323). MEN'S LIVES
An exploration of the changing definition of what it means to "be a
man" in contemporary US society. Patriarchy and conceptions of masculinity;
shaping of male consciousness and behavior. Competition and achievement,
aggression and power, control, commitment, and intimacy. Topics include
sports, war, media, images of men, love, friendships and family relationships,
work and success, sexuality, social change and men's roles, homophobia,
masculinity and social class, cross-cultural perspectives.
WOMN 324 (also SOC 324). WOMEN'S WORK
Social and historical processes through which work is organized and
allocated on basis of gender; relationship of these processes to changes
in world economy. Growth in women's poverty and struggles of women in paid
and unpaid labor force.
WOMN 333 (also ENG 333). WOMEN AND SOCIETY IN MEDIEVAL LITERATURE
The various roles assigned to women in a broad range of "courtly,"
religious, and realistic texts, including those written by women (such
as Marie de France, Christine de Pisan, Julian of Norwich, Margery of Kempe)
as well as those written by the "standard" authors of the period (such
as Dante, Chretien, Chaucer, the Gawain-Poet).
WOMN 334 (also PLSC 333). CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES
Supreme Court opinions dealing with environmental law, consumer rights,
communications, elections, citizenship, immigration, nationality; strategies
and tactics used to change judicial policies in these and other areas of
civil rights and liberties. Prerequisite: PLSC 331.
WOMN 337 (also HIST 337). EUROPEAN WOMEN'S HISTORY
Survey of entry of European women into public life between 1750 and
1945. Topics include women's role in political parties, professional careers,
waged and unwaged labor. History of private women in the family through
study of love, sex, birth control, and fertility in modern European past.
WOMN 350 (also HIST 350). 19TH-CENTURY U.S. HISTORY THROUGH
LITERATURE
19th-century U.S. history through novels and autobiogra phies. Works
of Cooper, Hawthorne, Melville, Stowe, Alcott, James, Twain, Howells, and
Garland illuminate problem of slavery, antebellum reform period, development
of industrial capitalism, ideology of liberal individualism. Romantic literature
and populist realism provide cultural emblems for historical consciousness.
WOMN 367 (also HIST 367). AMERICAN WOMEN, 1600-1880
Focuses on history of American women in social movements and public
policy during the 17th, 18th, and much of 19th centuries. Examines women's
lives through their participation in social movement and their influence
on public policy. Compares different groups of women, such as African-American
and white women in anti-slavery movement. Particular emphasis given to
changes in family and public life that promote power of women in those
arenas.
WOMN 368 (also HIST 368). U.S. WOMEN IN THE 20TH CENTURY
Focuses on history of United States women in social movements and public
policy for past hundred years. Examines women's lives through their participation
in social movements and their influence on public policy. Compares different
groups of women, such as African -American and white women in recent feminist
movements. Particular emphasis given to women and creation of welfare state,
and to legal changes affecting women's lives, such as affirmative action
and abortion law.
WOMN 371 (also SOC 371). THEORIES OF SOCIAL CHANGE
How social theorists analyze large-scale social change, conceptions
of origins, structure, development of modern social systems, classes and
social groups, the state and bureaucracy, problems of rationalization and
technology, problems of theory and method.
WOMN 383 (also ENG 383). MODERN WOMEN WRITERS
Selected works by 20th-century women writers, including Simone deBeauvoir,
Virginia Woolf, Doris Lessing, Anais Nin, Colette, Maxine Hong Kingston,
Alice Walker, Sylvia Plath, Adrienne Rich. Fiction, poetry, and some theoretical
discussion.
WOMN 394 (also ENG 394). BLACK WOMEN WRITERS
Examines the specifics of black women's writing cross -culturally Afro-American,
Caribbean, African, Brazilian, black British, etc. Attention to the multiple
meanings of black womanhood as represented in literature and in theoretical
works. Feminist theory by women of color forms an important counterpoint
and ideological backdrop to literary explorations. Examines the social
construction of gender and social hierarchies as confronted by black women
writers.
WOMN 410 (also ANTH 410, AFST 410). WOMEN OF THE THIRD WORLD
Lives of women in selected cultures in Africa: how these women view
their lives in traditional and modern settings. How do women react to increasing
modernization and social change? What strategies have women developed for
coping with unpredictable changes? What alterations are occurring in women's
roles vis-a-vis men? Are women active agents of social change or passive
recipients molded by and to changing social order? Prerequisites: one socio
cultural anthropology course and junior standing.
WOMN 432 (also NURS 432). HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTICES
This course deals with the concepts of holistic health, holistic health
nursing, and holistic health practices. The main focus will be on the investigation
of non-traditional, alternative health practices. Several areas will be
explored starting with the overall ideas and historical background of holism
and health and moving into various modalities including nutrition, therapeutic
touch, relaxation
techniques, herbology, meditation, environment, imagery, play and laughter,
and music.
WOMN 480. SPECIAL TOPICS
WOMN 495. INTERNSHIP IN WOMEN'S STUDIES
variable credit
Internships in women's studies are with agencies and organizations
that provide services relevant to women. Interns negotiate with the agency
they wish to work with and are supervised by faculty working in the area
of women's studies with whom they negotiate an internship learning contract.
Open to juniors and seniors only.
WOMN 497. INDEPENDENT WORK
Special project to integrate student's previous work in women's studies.
Prerequisite: program director's approval.