College of Liberal Arts
Office in Clark Building, Room C138
(970) 491-5421
Professor Ann Gill, Dean
Associate Professor John Didier, Associate Dean
Professor Irene Vernon, Associate Dean
Professor Stephan Weiler, Associate Dean
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
UNDERGRADUATE MINORS
The College of Liberal Arts aims to educate committed and active citizens who have an understanding of humans, including their history, literature, and art; their social, political, and economic systems; and their relationship to the environment. The College offers courses in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, which are the foundation of a liberal arts education.
COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Undergraduate majors lead to one of three degrees: bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, or bachelor of music. Descriptions of the specific departmental and interdepartmental majors and concentrations in the College of Liberal Arts are located on the following pages.
Students should consider simultaneously completing the requirements of a second major, a minor, or an interdisciplinary studies program, either in the College of Liberal Arts or in another college. With careful planning, numerous combinations are possible within four years of study.
The minimum scholastic average acceptable for graduation in any college program is a 2.000 average in all major courses in addition to the overall grade point average requirement of 2.000 for Colorado State courses.
Undergraduate Career Opportunities and Career Counseling
A liberal arts education prepares students for many careers in areas such as education, business, and government. It is important for undergraduates to discuss their interests and abilities with their academic adviser and the College of Liberal Arts career counselor. To maximize opportunities for a good job, students are encouraged to sharpen interviewing skills, prepare a good resume and gain practical experience through internships and understand how their skills will benefit potential employers.
Prelaw
Offices in Clark Building, Rooms C127
Students preparing for law school can choose any major. Law schools seek above-average students with broad educational backgrounds and excellent communication and analytical skills. Prelaw students, regardless of major, in conjunction with their academic adviser, should design a course of study which develops their skills in speaking and writing; their insights into social, cultural, economic, and political forms, and their analytical capabilities. Law schools generally require an undergraduate degree for admission.
International Studies
The College of Liberal Arts encourages students to consider study abroad, international travel, and international careers.
One of the concentrations in the liberal arts major is international studies. The program focuses on the diverse civilizations of cultural areas outside North America. International studies is a coherent formal program of study that includes both disciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives and gives students powerful tools for understanding the world. We recommend you study abroad as it compliments this program and gives the student an extraordinary experience they will never forget. Visit the web site for more information: http://www.colostate.edu/Programs/in/.
Study Abroad
Because the knowledge of at least one other culture is valuable in understanding our own, students are encouraged to take a semester or longer to study outside of the United States as part of their overall program at Colorado State University. Students interested in study abroad should plan, far in advance, by discussing opportunities with their adviser and by visiting the Office of International Programs in Laurel Hall or the web site www.studyabroad.colostate.edu.
Foreign Service Officer Career
Students wishing a foreign service officer career may prepare for both the general Foreign Service Officer Examination and the associated language examination within the following majors: economics; history; journalism and technical communications; languages, literatures, and cultures; liberal arts; political science; or sociology.
Graduate Programs
A variety of liberal arts advanced degrees are available in the College. Academic degrees offered are doctor of philosophy, master of arts, master of science, master of fine arts, and master of music. The last two are generally considered professional degrees.
The College has two interdisciplinary master’s degrees. The Departments of English, Journalism and Technical Communication, and Speech Communication cooperate to offer a master’s degree program in communication development for teachers of communication skills in high schools, junior colleges, and some four year colleges as well as for communication positions in businesses. The Department of Anthropology offers a master’s degree in international development studies with courses from across the University. Information may be obtained from any participating department.
For detailed information about graduate programs, contact individual departments. See also the Graduate and Professional Bulletin, http://graduateschool.colostate.edu/index.asp?url=catalog.
[1]A request to change the name of the major in technical journalism to journalism and technical communication was under consideration by the Board of Governors and the Colorado Department of Higher Education at the time of the publishing of the catalog. It is anticipated the name of the major will be changed by the beginning of Fall Semester 2008.
INTERDEPARTMENTAL MAJOR IN LIBERAL ARTS
Advising Center
Office in Clark Building, Room C127
(970) 491-3117
Associate Professor John Didier, Associate Dean
Blane Harding, Director for Advising, Recruitment, and Retention
Liberal arts majors can select between the interdisciplinary liberal arts major, the liberal arts major with a concentration in ethnic studies or international studies; and a five-year joint program with dual degrees in liberal arts (B.A.) and engineering science (B.S.)
To further increase depth and focus, and to enhance expertise and career opportunities, liberal arts students are required to complete a minor or an interdisciplinary studies program. With the aid of an academic adviser, liberal arts majors have the flexibility to choose a curriculum that best suits individual interests.
Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate the following skills:
· Writing effectively about the knowledge and perspectives of their field of study, including 1) organization in a manner that aids the readers’ comprehension as well as the writer’s purpose; 2) use of accepted grammatical form, spelling, and punctuation; 3) use of language in a style that is appropriate to the writer’s purpose; 4) effective support of claims; and 5) clear citation of information sources.
· Speaking effectively, including 1) creation of a logically constructed message; 2) adaptation of that message to a particular audience; 3) use of accepted grammatical forms of standard American English dialect; 4) use of appropriate and engaging language; and 5) use of effective delivery skills.
· Thinking critically about contemporary issues, particularly within their field of study, including 1) description of a policy, position, or artifact; 2) analysis of the policy position or artifact by identifying issues or articulating and then applying a critical framework/ perspective; and 3) clear articulation and support of conclusions based on that analysis/identification of issues.
Potential Occupations
Graduates in liberal arts apply their education in a wide variety of careers including public policy, artistic production, mass media, engineering, law, city planning, business, information systems, international business, journalism, publishing, education, sales and marketing, management and administration, government, communications, museum work, entertainment, foreign service, and many others. Some enter graduate and professional schools for more specialized study. To enhance their career opportunities, majors are encouraged to participate in paid or volunteer work or internship opportunities.
Arts and Humanities and Engineering Science Concentration
Students interested in a broad education and training for the engineering profession may take a five-year program awarding a B.A. with a major in liberal arts, arts and humanities concentration, and a B.S. in engineering science. The program, which requires 152 credits, is administered jointly by the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Engineering. Direct inquiries to the Dean’s Office of one of these colleges. Students in this concentration must fulfill the requirements for both degrees in order to graduate.
MATH 117, MATH 118, MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126, M CC 120A-B, and M CC 121 are considered review courses for this concentration. Credits for review courses may not be used toward a degree in engineering.
Ethnic Studies Concentration
The ethnic studies concentration offers an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to develop critical skills and understanding of the histories and cultures of African Americans, Asian/Pacific Americans, Chicana/o and Latina/o, and indigenous peoples or Natives in the United States. Courses examine the local, national, global, and comparative contexts of racial and ethnic formation, community formation, culture, migration, and intergroup conflicts. The program emphasizes an understanding of the intersecting dynamics of race, ethnicity, gender, class, and nation.
For more information and to sign up for this concentration, contact the Department of Ethnic Studies, 3rd floor (SE), Aylesworth Hall, (970) 491-2481.
All ethnic studies concentration students must receive a grade of C (not C-) or better in each of their ethnic studies classes (includes cross-listed classes) used to fulfill the requirements for the concentration.
International Studies Concentration
The international studies concentration is a multidisciplinary program designed to help students understand the nature of diverse cultures and peoples. There are four options: Asian Studies, European Studies, Latin American Studies, or Middle East and North African Studies. Courses are required in language, history, and international studies, with other courses chosen from literature and cultural studies, the arts, philosophy, political science, art, ethnic studies, anthropology, and economics.
International Studies Core
Asian Studies Option
In addition to the international studies concentration core courses, the following must be completed:
European Studies Option
In addition to the international studies concentration core courses, the following must be completed:
Latin American Studies Option
In addition to the international studies concentration core courses, the following must be completed:
Middle East and North African Studies Option
In addition to the international studies concentration core courses, the following must be completed:
Social Sciences and Engineering Science Concentration
Students interested in a broad education and training for the engineering profession may take a five-year program awarding a B.A. with a major in liberal arts, social science concentration, and a B.S. in engineering science. The program, which requires 155 credits, is administered jointly by the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Engineering. Direct inquiries to the Dean’s Office of one of these colleges. Students in this concentration must fulfill the requirements for both degrees in order to graduate.
MATH 117, MATH 118, MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126, M CC 120A-B, and M CC 121 are considered review courses for this concentration. Credits for review courses may not be used toward a degree in engineering.
Minor in Ethnic Studies
The ethnic studies minor offers courses about the past and present experiences of African Americans, Asian/Pacific Americans, Chicana/o and Latina/os, and indigenous peoples or Native Americans in the United States as well as international ethnic populations. Courses offer a fundamental understanding of the comparative histories and contemporary dynamics of these groups. Students majoring in the humanities, social sciences, and education should find the program especially beneficial.
For more information on the minor contact the Department of Ethnic Studies, 3rd floor (SE), Aylesworth Hall, (970) 491-2481.
Interdepartmental Minor in Media Studies
The media studies minor provides a foundation for understanding the impacts and roles of mass media in American society and other cultures. Courses focus on media and film history, criticism, law, ethics, social effects, cultural consequences, as well as multicultural and international media issues. The minor is offered jointly by the Department of Journalism and Technical Communication and the Department of Communication Studies.
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
Office in Clark Building, Room C207
(970) 491-5447
Professor Kathleen Galvin, Chair
The mission of the Anthropology Department is 1) to offer and maintain instructional programs that provide an understanding of people and their cultures, past and present and knowledge of their social, political, economic, and environmental systems; 2) to conduct research in our programmatic areas within the various sub-disciplines of anthropology, in order to advance and expand knowledge of the field of anthropology; 3) to participate actively in programs of interdisciplinary research. We accomplish these through the synergistic effects of an active program of field and laboratory research and the teaching and training of students.
The program prepares undergraduate students to describe and explain the human condition through exposure to the anthropological lens of human variation across the world’s societies and over time. Emphasis on the use of multiple tools to understand behavior and biology is fundamental to an anthropological approach to studying humankind, and invaluable in helping students examine contemporary issues in their lives and the world. The department has three programmatic areas of research and scholarship that students can benefit from: environment, globalization, and development.
Anthropology bridges the natural and social sciences and humanities. It includes such diverse fields as contemporary culture, ethnicity, linguistics, comparative religion, farming practices, archaeology, human ecology, human anatomy, evolution, and the behavior of non-human primates. Anthropology is a holistic field, and therefore, views the human condition as a result of the interaction of economics, social organization, history, technology, biology, ideology, and the environment. Majors can specialize in cultural anthropology, archaeology, and biological anthropology.
Anthropology majors follow a liberal arts curriculum that provides a broad education with an emphasis on learning how to learn. The department has six research and teaching laboratories and two summer field schools. Field classes that involve the excavation of archaeological sites are offered during the summer. A cultural anthropology field school studies a myriad of issues on Indian reservations. Graduates should be able to view the human condition with equal ability from its behavioral, biological, and historical perspectives. The well-rounded liberal arts education plus acquisition of important marketable skills including analytical ability, communication, and people skills, make anthropology graduates valuable in the fields of health, international development, business, government, and education. This is an extremely useful major for students who plan to pursue careers in which they anticipate contact with non-Western cultures; and, with careful planning, a second major in any field can be obtained to complement and enhance professional preparation.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
· Demonstrate knowledge related to basic appreciation of anthropology and its potential including: 1) knowledge of and respect for the similarities and differences that characterize human societies in the world, over time and across space; 2) knowledge of key theoretical ideas that anthropologists use to comprehend these similarities and differences; 3) knowledge of key methods used to research and define the nature of similarities and differences in human societies; and 4) a grasp of the relationship between theory, methods, and data.
· Integrate anthropological concepts across subfields or with other social sciences and humanities disciplines, and articulate their anthropological understandings through papers written and presented during their senior year.
· Use what they have learned in their anthropology courses in their future activities after graduation.
Potential Occupations
Anthropology, like many liberal arts majors, provides students with a broad academic background suitable for a variety of jobs in the public and private sectors. Anthropology majors are trained to think independently and critically, communicate effectively, and function in a multicultural world. Employers appreciate liberal arts majors for their multiple skills and their ability to adapt to a variety of tasks and work environments. Participating in internships and cooperative education opportunities is highly recommended to enhance students’ practical training and development. Careers for graduates are available in international development, health care, education, business, natural resource management, and government. Graduates who go on for advanced studies can pursue careers in anthropology or attain advanced positions with the possibility of rising to top professional levels.
Some career opportunities for anthropology graduates include, but are not limited to: museum curator/researcher; genealogist; international relief representative; salvage archaeologist; collections assistant; resource specialist; classical or historical anthropologist; cultural affairs officer; diplomatic service representative; immigration or foreign service officer; linguist; educational television researcher; biographical writer; scientific/technical writer; reporter; ethnographic photographer; anthropological linguist; rural development worker; ethnic groups’ special concerns advocate; intercultural educator; medical anthropologist; grant writer; psychological anthropologist; international development administrator; public relations representative; public opinion pollster; sales/marketing representative; consultant for cross-cultural relations; personnel worker.
Minor in Anthropology
Anthropology focuses on a cross-cultural view of humanity, and broadly conceived dimensions of human behavior. Description and explanation of human activities in other societies provide a sense of perspective for individuals operating within their own culture. A minor may be focused on one or more of the subdisciplinary divisions such as physical, archaeology, ethnology, or applied anthropology; or it may be distributed across the fields like the major requirements.
Graduate Programs in Anthropology
DEPARTMENT OF ART
Office in Visual Arts Building, Room G100
(970) 491-6774
Associate Professor Gary Voss, Co-Director, School of the Arts, and Chair, Department of Art
Professor Tom Lundberg, Graduate Coordinator
Major in Art
Throughout history, art has been a fundamental language of the human spirit. Visual arts express human experience through an ever-widening range of media and materials, some of which include: oils, acrylics, pastels, charcoal, clay, plaster, steel, bronze, wood, copper, litho stones, and computers. Visual artists create abstract works and images of objects, people, nature, topography, and events. The Art Department offers several options of study. The B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts) degree in studio art and the B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) degree in art history, art education, or studio art are all professional degrees, leading to related art careers.
Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate:
· Fundamental knowledge and mastery of media and processes necessary to communicate meaning in a work of art.
· Ability to communicate clearly about their own art and the art of others
· Knowledge about contemporary art and motivation to view and discuss current local, regional, and national exhibitions. Students well versed on contemporary art would: 1) regularly read reviews of exhibitions in local and national newspapers; 2) regularly read art periodicals; 3) attend multiple exhibitions; and 4) be knowledgeable about contemporary artists in their discipline (i.e., nationally known painters, sculptors, etc.).
Potential Occupations
Art graduates possess a number of transferable communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills, and as a result find positions in government, industry, and academia, in addition to roles as freelance artists, graphic designers, art educators, art historians, and studio fine artists. Many employers appreciate art majors for their multiple skills and their ability to adapt to a variety of tasks and work environments. Participation in internships, cooperative education, and service learning opportunities is highly recommended to enhance practical training and development. Graduates who go on for advanced studies can attain more responsible positions with the possibility of rising to top professional levels.
Depending on student interests, the electives taken, or the concentration selected, available career choices include, but are not limited to: art appraiser; art director; art therapist; exhibit designer; art critic; jeweler; gallery director; graphic design artist; free lance artist; sculptor; woodworker; welder; foundry worker; studio photographer; technical illustrator; painter; textile designer; weaver; art educator; art historian; art curator; art librarian; art museum educator; web page designer; photo lab technician; art restorer; and master printer.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
The B.F.A. degree is a professional program for careers in studio art. Students have an opportunity to concentrate in one of nine studio fields: drawing, graphic design, fibers, metalsmithing, painting, photo image making, pottery, printmaking, and sculpture. The curriculum progression in the department is similar within the concentrations. Freshmen study foundation courses in the fine arts, which include drawing, painting, and sculpture, along with art history. Sophomores sample introductory concentration courses, and juniors and seniors focus on advanced topics in their chosen concentration by taking one upper-division course in their chosen field each semester.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Core Courses
A minimum grade of C (2.000) must be achieved in each upper-division art course in the student's concentration. The minimum scholastic average acceptable for graduation is 2.000 computed only for courses attempted at Colorado State.
Drawing Concentration
In addition to the art (B.F.A.) core courses, the following must be completed:
Fibers Concentration
In addition to the art (B.F.A.) core courses, the following must be completed:
Graphic Design Concentration
In addition to the art (B.F.A.) core courses, the following must be completed:
Metalsmithing Concentration
In addition to the art (B.F.A.) core courses, the following must be completed:
Painting Concentration
In addition to the art (B.F.A.) core courses, the following must be completed:
Photo Image Making Concentration
In addition to the art (B.F.A.) core courses, the following must be completed:
Pottery Concentration
In addition to the art (B.F.A.) core courses, the following must be completed:
Printmaking Concentration
In addition to the art (B.F.A.) core courses, the following must be completed:
Sculpture Concentration
In addition to the art (B.F.A.) core courses, the following must be completed:
Bachelor of Arts
The B.A. degree has three areas of concentration available to students--art education, art history, and studio.
Art Education Concentration
The art education concentration embraces the artist-teacher concept, which allows students to develop a studio concentration while preparing to teach art at the K-12 level. The program is comprehensive, meaning students take course work to prepare them to teach at the elementary and secondary school levels. The art education program enjoys good working relationships with school districts in the state of Colorado. Students integrate studio, art history, criticism, and aesthetics as they observe and teach – through a variety of experiences – in the public schools.
Students interested in pursuing a teaching license through Colorado State University may refer to the School of Education, College of Applied Human Sciences, section in this catalog for general information. Detailed information about the Educator Licensing Program and licensure requirements are available on the program’s web site (http://soe.cahs.colostate.edu/Licensure) or in room 100 of the Education Building.
Art education students must maintain a 2.75 GPA for licensure.
A minimum grade of C (2.000) must be achieved in each upper-division art course in the student's concentration. The minimum scholastic average acceptable for graduation is 2.000 computed only for courses attempted at Colorado State.
Art History Concentration
Art history provides a basic preparation in art history for graduate studies; careers in research and teaching at the college level; for positions in museums, libraries, or private collections; or for writing and criticism in the arts. Graduate studies or advanced-level classes are necessary for advancement.
A minimum grade of C (2.000) must be achieved in each upper-division art course in the student's concentration. The minimum scholastic average acceptable for graduation is 2.000 computed only for courses attempted at Colorado State.
Studio Concentration
The studio concentration gives students a liberal education with a focus on one or more of the visual arts. The concentration enables graduates to incorporate their specialty into their careers and life activities. People who are knowledgeable about art may contribute much by supporting community arts activities and teaching others.
A minimum grade of C (2.000) must be achieved in each upper-division art course in the student's concentration. The minimum scholastic average acceptable for graduation is 2.000 computed only for courses attempted at Colorado State.
Minor in Art History
The art history minor has been declared full and students wishing to declare an art minor should seek status of the minor from the Art Department.
Art history gives the student a unique visual education in arts and humanities. A culture, an age is made more pertinent and alive through visual images. Reference to visual objects contributes to understanding of the creative process for artists and laymen. A minor in art history has the potential of adding a different dimension and depth to humanistic learning.
Minor in Studio Art
The studio art minor has been declared full and students wishing to declare an art minor should seek status of the minor from the Art Department.
A minor in studio art provides the student with basic technical skills and aesthetic understanding in at least one of the major studio arts. Students should consult with an art department adviser to plan a course of study in one of the following fields: drawing, fibers, metalsmithing and jewelry, painting, photo image making, pottery, printmaking, or sculpture.
Graduate Programs in Art
The Art Department offers a master of fine arts degree program with specializations in drawing, fibers, graphic design, metalsmithing and jewelry, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. The program requires 60 credits in two full-time academic years. Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin http://graduateschool.colostate.edu/index.asp?url=catalog and the department’s website, http://www.colostate.edu/ Depts/Art/
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES[2]
Office in Eddy Hall, Room 202
(970) 491-6140
Professor David Vest, Chair
[2] A request to change the name of the Department of Speech Communication to Department of Communication Studies was under consideration by the Board of Governors at the time of the publishing of the catalog. It is anticipated the department name will be changed by the beginning of Fall Semester 2008.
Major in Communication Studies
Communication studies majors receive a broad-based liberal arts education, designed to equip them for the challenges of the 21st century, including the likelihood of more than one career and the need to adapt to a rapidly changing workplace. The major encompasses many facets of oral, electronic, and computer-mediated communication. Along with courses in speech communication, the major requires courses in history and electives in the arts and humanities and the social sciences.
The department’s goals for undergraduate majors include helping students to achieve an outstanding education in communication studies, to further their knowledge and understanding of human communications, and to provide leadership in communication activities. In so doing, we hope to help students prepare for successful careers, the duties of citizenship, and productive and rewarding lives.
Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate:
· Breadth of knowledge within the discipline including but not limited to history, theory, criticism, and application of pragmatic principles of human communication in a variety of settings and media
· Depth of knowledge within the discipline conducive to extended oral presentation in public, business, and professional settings that include principles of selecting a topic, planning the presentation, analyzing audiences, developing speaker credibility, carrying out research, organizing the material into logically sound component parts, offering emotional appeals, and delivering the presentation in a way that develops and maintains attention while enhancing the content.
· Depth of knowledge within the discipline through excellence in written communication that includes the abilities to: 1) write critically and analytically, 2) structure a persuasive argument, 3) research thoroughly, 4) document sources accurately and in appropriate fashion, and 5) write at a professional level within the discipline.
Potential Occupations
The communication studies major, like many liberal arts majors, provides students with a broad academic background suitable for a variety of jobs in the public and private sectors. Communication majors are trained to think independently and critically, communicate effectively, and function in a multicultural world. Many majors find employment in public relations, politics, sales, advertising, video production, radio, television, cable, government, sports information, business management, promotions, and education. Recently, some majors have entered and even created careers in computer-mediated communication. Some students move on to graduate work in speech communication and broadcasting, for teaching at various levels; and for post-graduate study in law and theology.
Many employers appreciate liberal arts majors for their multiple skills and their ability to adapt to a variety of tasks and work environments. Careers for graduates are available in education, business, and government. Internships are available to communication studies majors and highly recommended to enhance practical training and development. Graduates who seek advanced studies can attain more responsible positions with the possibility of rising to top professional levels.
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to: program manager; production manager; associate director; television schedule coordinator; camera operator; audio operator; audio-visual production specialist; contact representative; employee relations specialist; employment or guidance counselor; human resource adviser; industrial relations representative; public relations specialist; labor relations consultant; training representative; vocational rehabilitation counselor; newscaster; sportscaster; weathercaster; editor; commentator; medical and scientific illustrator; advance agent; business communicator; equal opportunity representative; foreign service officer; cooperative extension service worker; politician; lobbyist; speechwriter; press agent; educator; literary agent; interviewer; advertising sales representative; communications equipment sales representative; radio and television time sales representative; lyricist; playwright; screenwriter; scriptwriter; lawyer; teacher.
Teacher Licensure Concentration
Students interested in pursuing a teaching license through Colorado State University may refer to the School of Education, College of Applied Human Sciences, section in this catalog for general information. Detailed information about the Educator Licensing Program and licensure requirements are available on the programs Web site (http://soe.cahs.colostate.edu/Licensure) or in room 100 of the Education Building.
Speech Option
Theatre Option
Media Studies Minor
The Departments of Speech Communication and Journalism and Technical Communication offer a minor in media studies. See the Interdepartmental Minor in Media Studies under the College of Liberal Arts listing in this section of the catalog.
Graduate Programs in Communication Studies
The graduate program leads to a master of arts in speech communication.[3] Graduate coursework, as well as a required thesis, enables students to develop expertise in one or a combination of three areas of emphasis: (1) communication studies, (2) media studies, and/or (3) rhetorical studies. In each of these areas, students select course work from among the following topics: (1) communication theories, communication and diversity, research methods, interpersonal theories, and discourse and organization, (2) contemporary issues in media, media theories, media audiences, media texts, and media industries, (3) public address, rhetoric and public affairs, rhetorical theory, race and identity, rhetoric of everyday life, and feminist theory.
[3] A request to change the name of the master of arts in speech communication to communication studies was under consideration by the Board of Governors and the Colorado Department of Higher Education at the time of the printing of the catalog. It is anticipated the name of the major will be changed by the beginning of Fall Semester 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Office in Clark Building, Room C306
(970) 491-6324
Professor Steven Shulman, Chair
Professor Nancy Jianakoplos, Undergraduate Coordinator
Associate Professor Robert Kling, Graduate Coordinator
Major in Economics
Economics is the study of how people and societies use scarce resources to produce the things they want. Economic theory provides a framework for understanding economic issues, analyzing and predicting the likely effects of economic behavior and government policies, and formulating efficient and equitable solutions to pressing economic problems.
A strong liberal arts curriculum including arts and humanities, social and natural sciences, advanced composition, mathematics, and statistics provides the depth and breadth of knowledge needed to systematically and logically analyze problems, generate and test ideas, and develop effective communication and quantitative skills. Economics majors develop an appreciation of economic issues, and learn to analyze and critically evaluate economic phenomena and policies. The major core includes four semesters of economic theory, a semester of econometrics, a senior capstone seminar, and several semesters of economics electives covering a wide variety of economic topics from environmental and natural resource economics to the history of economic institutions and political economy.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
· Display command of basic microeconomic concepts such as rationality, cost/benefit, supply and demand theory, decision making at the margin, monopoly and competition, and efficiency and equity.
· Display command of basic macroeconomic concepts such as aggregate demand and supply, fiscal and monetary policy, and the use of these policies in the macro-economy.
· Understand and analyze basic economic issues found in the news and understand how the economic aspects of society work.
Potential Occupations
Economists are employed in a wide variety of fields from education and research to business and government. Nonprofit and international organizations use economists in overseas development, environmental conservation, and international relations. Economics, like many liberal arts majors, provides students with a broad academic background suitable for a variety of jobs. Economics majors are trained to think independently and critically, communicate effectively, and function in a multicultural world. Many employers appreciate liberal arts majors for their multiple skills and their ability to adapt to a variety of tasks and work environments. Careers for graduates are available in education, business, and government. Participation in internships or cooperative education opportunities is highly recommended to enhance practical training and development. Graduates who go on for advanced studies can pursue careers in economics or attain advanced positions with the possibility of rising to top professional levels.
Depending on interests, the electives taken, or the minor selected, available career choices include, but are not limited to: commodities/stock broker; financial analyst; economic forecaster; trust administrator; loan counselor; pension funds administrator; foreign trade analyst; public policy analyst; regional/urban planner; foreign service officer; tax auditor; natural resource analyst; educator; program administrator; researcher; community organizer; environmental activist; international aid organization analyst or administrator; marketing analyst; purchasing agent; public relations/media planner; program consultant; contract administrator; systems evaluator; personnel planner; portfolio administrator; finance manager; secondary school teacher.
Economics majors must achieve a minimum grade of 1.670 (C-) in each of the economics courses counted toward the major.
Minor in Economics
The minor in economics is designed to prepare students for understanding current socioeconomic problems in the areas of resource allocation, inflation, unemployment, income distribution, environmental degradation, international trade, and monopoly power. The program can be of help to students interested in careers in business management, teaching, government, banking, public policy, and related areas.
Economics minors must achieve a 2.000 grade point average in all courses taken for the minor.
Graduate Programs in Economics
Programs lead to the degrees of master of arts and doctor of philosophy. Four primary areas of specialization are presently emphasized: social and political economics, international and development economics, regional economics, and public finance. Applied econometrics and environmental economics are also field options.
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Office in Eddy Hall, Room 359
(970) 491-6428
Professor Bruce Ronda, Chair
Associate Professor William Marvin, Undergraduate Coordinator
Associate Professor Deborah Thompson, Graduate Coordinator
Major in English
English majors develop an understanding of diverse cultures, literary traditions, and great works of English, American, and world literature. Students expand their ability to analyze a variety of texts and view them through the lenses of diverse, critical perspectives. Majors develop the ability to write for both specialized and general audiences. There are five concentrations from which students can choose – creative writing, English education, language, literature, or writing.
Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate:
· Competency in critical reading and interpretive techniques, including 1) formulating, developing, and supporting interpretive positions with appropriate evidence; 2) using technical and conceptual vocabulary knowledgeably; 3) using appropriate methodologies, critical approaches, and theoretical perspectives; and 4) being original and creative.
· Effective written expression in a variety of genres for a range of audiences on literary and non-literary topics.
· Familiarity with the main writers, texts, genres, and movements in the literary history of the United States and British Isles; and/or the history and development of the English language; and/or literacy issues in their historical contexts.
Potential Occupations
A major in English prepares students for business, government, or education careers which require broadly educated people who can think critically, communicate effectively, analyze texts, and write well. Many employers appreciate liberal arts majors for their multiple skills and their ability to adapt to a variety of tasks and work environments.
The department encourages experiential education by offering a variety of internship opportunities. Students are also invited to generate their own positions in fields of interests, as well as pursue established local, regional, or national internships. Graduates who go on for advanced studies can attain more responsible positions with the possibility of rising to top professional levels.
Depending on a student’s interests, the electives taken, or the concentration selected, available career choices include, but are not limited to: copy editor; project editor; manuscript reader or story analyst; sales representative; publicity and promotion specialist; advertising coordinator; advertising coordinator; production specialist; assistant book publicist; contracts and permission specialist; agency or arts administrator; human resource manager; human services program developer; public relations; English teacher; teacher of English as a second language; curriculum developer; education administrator; grant writer; technical writer for business, industry, or science; magazine, newspaper, television, education, or government writer; biographer or writer of prose, fiction, and nonfiction; lyricist.
Creative Writing Concentration
The creative writing concentration gives students the opportunity to strengthen both their creative writing skills and their imaginations. Students take beginning, intermediate, and advanced courses in one or more of the following genres: fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Intermediate and advanced courses are primarily workshop classes in which students read and critique one another’s work. At the center of all creative writing courses is the study of craft. Students in the creative writing concentration also take a wide variety of literature classes, which prepare them to be writers by schooling them in literary traditions and styles. An internship program for all English majors offers creative writing students writing and research positions that may lead to employment. In addition, the creative writing program runs a vibrant reading series that gives students the change to meet visiting writers.
For graduation, an English major must attain a minimum grade point average of 2.000 in upper-division composition and English courses.
English Education Concentration
The English education concentration provides students with preparation for teaching in secondary schools. It is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching language arts and offers a range of courses in language, literature, and writing. Students may receive an endorsement from the State of Colorado in English Language Arts. In addition to the common requirements for the English major, students pursuing teaching licensure take several extra courses in English, as well as education classes through the School of Education.
Students interested in pursuing a teaching license through Colorado State University may refer to the School of Education, College of Applied Human Sciences, section in this catalog for general information. Detailed information about the Educator Licensing Program and licensure requirements are available on the program’s web site (http://soe.cahs.colostate.edu/Licensure) or in room 100 of the Education Building.
For graduation, an English major must attain a minimum grade point average of 2.000 in upper-division composition and English courses.
Program of Study: English/English Education Concentration
Language Concentration
The language concentration focuses on linguistics and TESL/TEFL. It is designed for students interested in all aspects of language and linguistics. It offers students the ability to study key theories in linguistics and second-language learning, functional aspects of language production and reception, and the impact of social and cultural contexts on language production and reception.
For graduation, an English major must attain a minimum grade point average of 2.000 in upper-division composition and English courses.
Literature Concentration
The study of literature has lain at the heart of the liberal arts since their inception, for literature affords a view of the world as it is only knowable through limitless variety of perception and expression. The English Department offers a curriculum featuring critical study of literature ancient and modern, in poetry and prose. Students will become familiar with major figures and forces, but also with non-traditional writers outside the established canon. Courses in literary theory will give students a sense of the wide variety of approaches that can be applied to the interpretation of texts. In all courses, students practice a number of different types of analytical and critical writing.
For graduation, an English major must attain a minimum grade point average of 2.000 in upper-division composition and English courses.
Writing Concentration
The writing concentration provides an opportunity for students who wish to study writing within the framework of English studies. It allows students to take a wide range of writing and writing theory courses. Students can enroll in writing courses that focus on argumentation, informative writing, literary nonfiction, nature writing, and writing in online contexts. They can also enroll in writing theory courses that explore the influence of gender, politics, culture, technology, and education policies and practices on writing and writing instruction.
For graduation, an English major must attain a minimum grade point average of 2.000 in upper-division composition and English courses.
Minor in English
Students may consult with an English Department adviser to plan a course of study.
Minimum of 21 credits in courses in English, at least 12 of which must be upper division. CO 150 and E 487A-B may not count toward the minor. CO 300, CO 301A-D, CO 302, and CO 401 may count toward the minor. A minimum of 6 credits must be taken at Colorado State University.
Graduate Programs in English
The Department of English offers programs of study leading to the master of fine arts degree in creative writing or the master of arts degree in literature, teaching, teaching of English as a foreign language or second language, or communication development. The department shares a joint master of arts degree in foreign languages and the teaching of English as a second language.
DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIES[4]
Office in Aylesworth Hall, 357 S.E.
(970) 491-2418
Professor Irene Vernon, Chair
Graduate Program in Ethnic Studies
The Department of Ethnic Studies seeks to teach students to understand the unique and interlocking experiences of racially marginalized groups and to analyze how race intersects with other forces of social differentiation, such as gender, sexuality, and class, in national and international contexts. The program recognizes the importance not only of the history of racial exclusion and marginalization but also the creative ways in which various racial groups sustain their humanity through cultural preservation, transference, and renewal. Ethnic Studies is committed to nurturing students to become culturally aware, astute, civic-minded individuals who strive to strengthen the communities in which they reside. Because the study of ethnic groups intrinsically reveals how race structures life chances and opportunities, the scholarly orientation of the department reflects a commitment to meaningful changes in public policy and social life. The department offers graduate-level education to prepare students as leaders in the field of ethinc studies.
Students interested in earning a masters degree in ethnic studies should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin, http://graduateschool.colostate.edu/index.asp? url=catalog, and the graduate program’s website. Please contact the Ethnic Studies Department for further information at (970) 491-2418.
[4] Requests to establish a Department of Ethnic Studies and for a master of arts in ethnic studies were under consideration by the Board of Governors and the Colorado Department of Higher Education at the time of the printing of the catalog. It is anticipated the department and graduate program will be approved by the beginning of Fall Semester 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
Office in Clark Building, Room C104
(970) 491-6141
Professor Paola Malpezzi-Price, Chair
Associate Professor Fernando Valerio-Holguin, Undergraduate Coordinator
Associate Professor Maria del Mar Lopez-Cabrales, Graduate Coordinator
Major in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Gaining insight into a foreign culture through proficiency in its language and familiarity with its literature furthers intercultural understanding and international perspectives in a student’s total program of study. It is particularly valuable in fields such as social work, international relations and political science, international business or finance, computer science, tourism, and natural sciences. The programs in foreign languages emphasize oral and written proficiency. They also develop knowledge of the culture and literature, and the critical and analytical skills necessary for an understanding of their relationships. A major in a second language focuses on broadening and deepening proficiency and integrates this knowledge with the strengths of a liberal arts curriculum. The department offers one major in languages, literatures, and cultures with concentrations in French, German, and Spanish.
Language majors accomplish:
· Real and measurable functional competencies in the target language;
· A practical command of grammar and pronunciation approach that of a native speaker;
· Comprehension in reading and listening;
· Ability in speaking and writing in a manner acceptable to an educated native;
· A practical command of the culturally defined aspects of the language and related cultural patterns of behavior, including non-verbal communication;
· In advanced-level study, a comfortable familiarity with most of the language-and culture-specific characteristics of its literature.
The department strongly encourages study abroad and has exchange agreements in place with universities in China, Japan, France, Spain, Germany and Morocco. Students should visit the department before going on study abroad for clarification on course transfers. A wide variety of other options are available through the Study Abroad Office on campus.
Minors are offered in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Basic courses may also be taken in Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Latin, Russian, and American Sign Language.
Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate:
· Communicative oral skills in the target language, including grammatical accuracy, correct use of tense, fluency, appropriate intonation, suitable vocabulary and discourse devices when they express opinions or give research presentations.
· Communicative writing skills in the target language, including clarity of ideas, grammatical accuracy and appropriate vocabulary, adequate elaboration of ideas through a variety of sentence structures and vocabulary, and logical flow of ideas through the use of discourse organizational devices.
· Analytical skill in literary and cultural texts of the target language, including ability to formulate and present a topic of inquiry, to critically analyze the topic with valid supporting evidence, and to cogently synthesize and summarize the ideas in bibliographical sources and the results of their own analytical inquiry.
· Increased sensitivity and appreciation of cultural and linguistic differences.
