Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2002
Humanities (HUMA)

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HUMA 101   INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES IN THE WESTER Credits 3.00  Fall 02
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
A study of representative works in the Western tradition in literature,
philosophy, and history, from Homer to Chaucer. Discussion sections.
001 HUM 118 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM     Carroll, Beverlee Jill    Enr: 28 Max: 0
002 HUM 118 - MWF 02:00PM - 02:50PM     Carroll, Beverlee Jill    Enr: 26 Max: NA
003 HUM 327 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM     Kulstad, Mark A.          Enr: 22 Max: NA
004 SS 106 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM      Casas, Fernando           Enr: 28 Max: NA
005 HUM 120 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM     Yunis, Harvey             Enr: 14 Max: NA
006 SH 309 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM      Huston, Dennis            Enr: 26 Max: NA

HUMA 109   GREEK CIVILIZATION:  FROM HOMER TO ALEXA Credits 3.00  Fall 02
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Overview of the great literary, artistic, and intellectual monuments of
classical Greek civilization from Homer and the Bronze Age through the golden
age of classical Athens to the spread of Greek culture in the Hellenistic
world.  Includes historical background and readings in primary sources.  Also
offered as CLAS 207 and HIST 207.
Approval of instructor required.
001 HUM 117 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM     George, Coulter           Enr: 2 Max: NA

HUMA 201   PUBLIC SPEAKING                          Credits 3.00  Fall 02
An introduction to the process of public speaking through the presentation of
four or more in-class speeches. Enrollment is limited to 16.
Prereq- Permission of instructor.
001 RH 106 - TTH 03:30PM - 04:50PM      West, Dan                 Enr: 17 Max: 16
002 RH 304 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM      Grace, Jeremy             Enr: 15 Max: 16

HUMA 212   CAREER AND LIFE OPTIONS                  Credits 1.00  Fall 02
This class is intended for freshmen and sophomores who are exploring careers
and academic majors (juniors and seniors are also welcome to enroll).  In the
class students will learn about career options that match their interests,
personality, and values; become more familiar with the world of work and
various career options; understand the connections between careers and major
choice;  learn about services that will enhance their marketability and
academic experiences (internships, study abroad programs, scholarships/grants);
and develop an action plan to reach their goals.  This class is ideally suited
for students who have no idea what they want to do after they graduate.
001 SH 560 - T 02:30PM - 04:00PM        Matherly, Cheryl A.       Enr: 13 Max: 0

HUMA 295   CURRENT ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE          Credits 3.00  Fall 02
This class is the companion course for the Joint Venture Liberal Arts
Internship Program. It is intended to provide liberal arts majors an overview
to the various career options available to them and introduce issues that are
shaping the world of work.  Each week, guest speakers will discuss different
career alternatives, including banking, law, writing and journalism, non-profit
management, and education.  Additionally, students read current business
articles to examine trends that are redefining how work is performed.  All
students enrolled in HUMA 295 must complete an approved internship.  For more
information, read about the Joint Venture Liberal Arts Internship Program.
This class is taught during both the fall and spring semester; Joint Venture
Internships are available during fall, spring and summer.
Prereq- prior acceptance to Joint Venture Internship program or permission of
instructor.
001 HUM 120 - M 07:00PM - 10:00PM       Matherly, Cheryl A.       Enr: 11 Max: 0

HUMA 307   ORAL INTERPRETATION/LITERATURE           Credits 3.00  Fall 02
A comprehensive study of oral interpretation theory and techniques - applied to
performance of dramatic, poetry, and prose literature. Topics include authors'
intentions, kinesic and kinesthetic gestures, character development, vocal
variety, and readers' theatre performance.
001 RH 204 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM      Grace, Jeremy             Enr: 4 Max: 0

HUMA 309   ARGUMENTATION & DEBATE                   Credits 3.00  Fall 02
Designed to help students develop their research and analytical abilities
through the research, analysis and presentation of arguments on questions of
fact, value & policy.  Debate assignments will explore current issues of the
day.
Prereq- Permission of Instructor.
001 KH 105 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM      Worth, David              Enr: 15 Max: 0

HUMA 311   LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION                 Credits 3.00  Fall 02
This course will examine the relationship between leadership and communication
within organization. Also offered as UNIV 310. Enrollment is limited to 20.
Prereq-Participation in Leadership Rice.
001 RH 205 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM      Worth, David              Enr: 11 Max: 0

HUMA 382   TOLSTOY                                  Credits 3.00  Fall 02
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Study of major works of Tolstoy.  Novels and stories discussed include War and
Peace; Anna Karenina; The Kreutzer Sonata; Family Happiness; The Cossacks; "The
Devil"; "The Death of Ivan Ilych"; "Father Sergius"; "The Confession" and
"Hadji Murad". Taught in English.  Also offered as RUSS 351.
001 RH 121 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM      Thompson, Ewa M.          Enr: 4 Max: 0