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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ARB 202 Intermediate Arabic II (1)
An introduction to more complex grammatical structures and solidification of vocabulary
to perfect the use of formal or Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Extensive exposure to
subjects relevant to Arabic culture and traditions, including famous Arab writers, their
biographies, and their contributions to the field of literature. Prerequisite: ARB 201.
ARH - Art History
ARH 175 Leonardo da Vinci: Art, Science, and Myth (1)
An exploration of the works of Leonardo da Vinci, with emphasis on his interdisciplinary
approach to creative and scientific endeavors, and his place in the broader “myth” of
artistic genius. Spring.
ARH 215 Introduction to Art History: Ancient to Medieval (1)
A digital-slide course that provides the general student as well as the art major with an
introduction to the language and methodology of art history. Focus is placed on stylistic
development and its relation to cultural and historical contexts. Objects studied include
prehistoric cave paintings, Egyptian pyramids, ancient Greek sculpture, and the
cathedrals of medieval Europe.
ARH 216 Introduction to Art History: Renaissance to the Present (1)
A digital-slide course that provides the general student as well as the art major with an
introduction to the language and methodology of art history. Focus is placed on stylistic
development and its relation to cultural and historical contexts. Artists studied include
Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Monet, Picasso, Dali, and O’Keeffe.
ARH 250 The Art of Art History (1)
A discussion course designed for beginning art history majors. Students are introduced to
the language and methods of verbal and written visual analysis, and to political and social
issues surrounding the production and consumption of art today. This course fulfills the
writing reinforcement (WR) requirement for art history majors.
ARH 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Art History (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
ARH 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Art History (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching experiences
appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this catalog.
ARH 299 Queer Visual Culture (1)
Consideration of visual representations of gender and sexuality and the social-historical
contexts of their production, with a specific focus on non-heteronormative viewpoints.
May not count towards major requirements in art history. Exploration term.