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Undergraduate
AHF1300
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A&H FOUNDATION
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3.00 credits
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AHF1300 - A&H FOUNDATION - (Foundation Liberal Arts)
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AHF1300
(Fall)
Dwellings: Body, Home, and City
(A&H Foundation)
THIS COURSE IS FOR STUDENTS WHO STARTED AT BABSON BEFORE SEPT. 2013.
Dwellings are physical structures that house us and provide the external conditions for our development: We dwell in a body, a home, and a village, town, or city. Paradoxically, however, dwelling is also a mental and emotional activity. When we dwell on an idea, an event, a person, or a place, we find it difficult to let it go: it quite literally occupies us. Our dwellings-both in space and in time-shape the ways we identify with ourselves and others. In this course we will analyze works of art and philosophy that help us explore questions about dwelling: How do our bodies as lived in and as represented influence how we view ourselves and are viewed by others? What is the nature of home? What do our dwellings have to do with our own and others' sense of belonging in the world? How do the forms and voices that artists and philosophers invent encourage new ways of understanding dwelling in relation to such structures as family, education, class, gender, and race?
Prerequisite: NONE
AHF1300
(Spring)
Nature, Culture, Progress
(A&H Foundation)
THIS COURSE IS FOR STUDENTS WHO STARTED AT BABSON BEFORE SEPT. 2013.
Humans are part of nature yet distinct from it in complex ways. Our natural instincts do not completely define us; we are also cultural beings with traditions, identities and technologies that distinguish us from nature. This distinction has led to the claim that humans are superior to nature and so are entitled to manipulate it. Humans' divergence from nature also suggests that we are capable of progress: of bettering ourselves intellectually, morally, technologically. In this course, we will examine these claims by asking questions such as: to what extent are humans a product of nature and to what extent are we formed by culture? How does our answer to this question affect our perception of ourselves, others, and the world around us? When is progress good, and when does it instead decrease the quality of human life and harm nature? We will explore these questions through readings of literature and philosophy, and through film and the visual arts.
Prerequisite: NONE
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AHS1000
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AHS FOUNDATION
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4.00 credits
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AHS1000 - AHS FOUNDATION - (Foundation Liberal Arts)
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AHS1000
AHS Foundation
4 credits
THIS COURSE IS FOR STUDENTS WHO STARTED AT BABSON IN FALL 2013 OR LATER.
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ART1171
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MIXED MEDIA DRAWING
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4.00 credits
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ART1171 - MIXED MEDIA DRAWING - (General Credit)
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ART1171
Mixed Media Drawing
(General Credit)
This is an introductory level course designed to bring students through basic aspects of drawing in a wide range of media. No previous experience is required. Issues such as line, tone, mark making, gesture form, light sources, figure/ground relationships, and perspective to overall compositions will be addressed separately and in the many ways that they relate to one another in a drawing. Students will draw observationally from life and from their own drawings, learning how to use each of these concepts as tools in order to draw and see more analytically. We will work with a wide range of materials from basic graphite pencils and charcoal, to ink washes, conte crayon on gesso treated paper, silverpoint, collage, and printmaking. Slides of various artists' work will be discussed in relation to concepts and processes explored in class. Student work will be discussed in group critiques with full class participation. Students should be committed to expanding their skills and can expect project deadlines. There will be some expense for materials.
Prerequisites: NONE
This course may be offered Fall semester.
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CHN1210
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ELEMENTARY CHINESE LANGUAGE I
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4.00 credits
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CHN1210 - ELEMENTARY CHINESE LANGUAGE I - (General Credit)
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CHN1210
Elementary Chinese Language I
(General Credit)
An introduction to practical and functional knowledge of modern Mandarin Chinese. Emphasis on developing proficiency in fundamental language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, using basic expressions and sentence patterns. Computer programs for pronunciation, listening comprehension, grammar and writing Chinese characters will be used extensively.
Prerequisite: None
This course is typically offered Fall semester.
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CVA2401
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ETHICS (PHL)
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3.00 credits
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CVA2401 - ETHICS (PHL) - (Intermediate Liberal Arts)
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CVA2401
Introduction to Ethics
(Intermediate Liberal Arts)
Discussions relate morality to the life and circumstances of contemporary society by offering a solid grounding in the major concepts of ethical theory and in the basic skills for analyzing ethical issues and making sound moral judgments.
Prerequisites: RHT and Foundation H&S and A&H
This course may be offered Fall and Spring semesters.
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CVA2407
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INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY (PHL)
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3.00 credits
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CVA2407 - INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY (PHL) - (Intermediate Liberal Arts)
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CVA2407
Introduction to Philosophy
(Intermediate Liberal Arts)
Introduction to Philosophy treats the most basic and pervasive human questions: Does God exist? What is the nature of the self? What is the relationship between our mind and our body? Do human beings have an immortal soul? Do we have free will? What is the difference between a human being and a computer? How can value judgments be justified? What is the proper relationship between the individual and the community? What is the best kind of human life?
Prerequisites: RHT and Foundation H&S and A&H
This course may be offered Fall semester.
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CVA2457
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IMAGINING SUSTAINABILITY (INTDIS)
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3.00 credits
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CVA2457 - IMAGINING SUSTAINABILITY (INTDIS) - (Intermediate Liberal Arts)
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CVA2457
Imagining Sustainability: Nature, Humanity, Business and the End of Sorrow
(Intermediate Liberal Arts)
The primary focus of this course is on the exploration of the concept of sustainability as a juncture of economic, environmental and social concerns. With the rapid expansion of globalization, and the attenuating crises that accompany it, with regard to these concerns, future business and public policy leaders will need to be in the vanguard at determining how best to effect solutions. To that end, this course will examine a variety of sources in the consideration both of what allows for the implementation of sustainability and what prohibits it--from business case study to philosophical/economic analysis to literary memoir. Within this context, students will be invited to examine what we mean when we talk about "justice," "ethics," "profit," "growth," and "community." In sum, we will explore how concepts that contribute to our understanding of individual and communal responsibility might be revisited and redefined in the effort to create a world that offers sustainable economic opportunity for all, ensured within a vital commitment to environmental stewardship.
Prerequisites: RHT and Foundation A&H and H&S
This course may be offered Spring or a Summer semester.
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CVA2458
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AFTER THE DICTATOR (INTDIS)
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3.00 credits
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CVA2458 - AFTER THE DICTATOR (INTDIS) - (Intermediate Liberal Arts)
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CVA2458
After the Dictator
(Intermediate Liberal Arts)
In this course, we will look at artistic responses (film, narrative, art, music, popular culture) that reflect and inform the post-dictatorship societies of Spain and two Latin American countries. Through films and texts that explore questions of history and the representation of national and individual identities, we will consider cultural responses to the consequences of dictatorship and the new political, economic, and social realities that have emerged. Scholars, policymakers, and business leaders are among those interested in addressing the causes, character, and possibilities of these transformations. The democratic transition in Spain, which began with the death of Francisco Franco in 1975, provides a valuable point of comparison to the political transitions in Argentina and Chile. What are the differing strategies used to come to terms with the past and the legacy of dictatorship? What elements remain unresolved, and how do they continue to play out or find expression in the culture and society?
Prerequisites: RHT and Foundation H&S and A&H
This course may be offered Fall or Spring semester.
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ENG3605
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WRITING FICTION
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4.00 credits
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ENG3605 - WRITING FICTION - (Advanced Liberal Arts)
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ENG3605
Writing Fiction
(Advanced Liberal Arts)
Flannery O'Connor said there is "a certain grain of stupidity that the writer of fiction can hardly do without, and this is the quality of having to stare, of not getting the point at once." This class (while not demanding that you cultivate stupidity!) develops and nurtures close attention to how short fiction is made. You will study the art and craft of making short stories. This course emphasizes reading, whereby we will study practitioners of the short story form in order to understand the elements of fiction: character, dialogue, place/setting, plot, and so on. In class, we will take stories apart to see just 'how they tick'. In addition, we will (as pleasure-seekers) look for enjoyment in what we read. By and large, this course runs on writing. You will write short stories of varying lengths, aiming for authority over language, characterization and plot, and authenticity. Your fiction will be closely analyzed by your peers and professor. So you must be a willing, open and active participant, prepared to discuss the work of others, and to reflect on responses to your own work.
Prerequisites: 3 Intermediate Liberal Arts Courses (CVA, LVA, HSS)
This course may be offered Fall or Spring semester.
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FRN2600
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INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I
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4.00 credits
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FRN2600 - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I - (Advanced Liberal Arts)
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FRN2600
Intermediate French Language and Culture I
(Advanced Liberal Arts)
Active use of contemporary spoken and written French through dialog practice, oral presentations, class discussions, and written exercises. By becoming more aware of the French speaking world and the relationship between culture and language, students increase their ability to communicate in international environments. The program features web-based audio and video interaction with native speakers.
Prerequisite: FRN1200 (Equivalent of one year of college French as demonstrated through a required placement test)
This course is typically offered in the Fall.
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FRN3600
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ADV FRENCH: CINEMA, CULTURE CONVERSATION
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4.00 credits
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FRN3600 - ADV FRENCH: CINEMA, CULTURE CONVERSATION - (Advanced Liberal Arts)
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FRN3600
Advanced French: Cinema, Culture, Conversation
Course Description:
This course is designed as an advanced-level conversation class, with a strong cultural component. The major course materials are French films and supplementary readings. These films and readings serve as the basis for debate, discussion and written analysis of issues relevant to the history, culture and politics of France and the francophone world of North Africa and the Caribbean, with a focus on global issues of social concern. This course is designed for students who have mastered the grammatical structures of French, although there will be review of grammar as needed. Films will be on reserve at Horn Library, and screenings will be scheduled.
Prerequisites: FRN 2601 Intermediate French II at Babson, or equivalent proficiency as demonstrated through a required placement test. This course is not open to native speakers.
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JPN1200
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ELEMENTARY JAPANESE LANG & CULT I
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4.00 credits
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JPN1200 - ELEMENTARY JAPANESE LANG & CULT I - (General Credit)
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JPN1200
Elementary Japanese Language and Culture I
(General Credit)
An introduction to a practical, and functional knowledge of Japanese as it is used in contemporary society. Students will learn the fundamental use of the Japanese language by exercising all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Two basic writing systems, hiragana and katakana, are taught to promote literacy in Japanese environments. An introduction to Japanese culture, which is inseparable from learning the language, is provided through demonstrations, videos and films.
Prerequisite: None
This course is typically offered in the following semester: Fall
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JPN2600
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INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I
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4.00 credits
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JPN2600 - INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I - (Advanced Liberal Arts)
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JPN2600
Intermediate Japanese Language and Culture I
(Advanced Liberal Arts)
The course teaches effective communication with the Japanese as well as cultural awareness. Using an interactive approach, students learn to converse on non-technical topics, write and read 100 Kanji symbols, recognize additional symbols, and become fluent in using approximately 200 hiragana and katakana symbols.
Prerequisite: JPN1201 (Elementary Japanese II at Babson, or equivalent proficiency as demonstrated through a required placement test.)
This course is typically offered in the Fall.
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LIB5650
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CROSS REGISTRATION TO OLIN COLLEGE
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4.00 credits
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LIB5650 - CROSS REGISTRATION TO OLIN COLLEGE - (Advanced Liberal Arts)
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LIT3615
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FROM FR REVOLUTION TO SEXUAL REVOLUTION
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4.00 credits
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LIT3615 - FROM FR REVOLUTION TO SEXUAL REVOLUTION - (Advanced Liberal Arts)
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LIT3615 From the French Revolution to the Sexual Revolution
4 credit advanced liberal arts
Patriots of the French Revolution demanded equality of rights and opportunity before the law, that is, they dreamt of political democracy. Another kind of dream, the dream for equality in intimate relations, also came to be explored at this time, often through the novel. The first half of our course will focus on the French Revolution and will give you the opportunity to re-enact the National Assembly in Paris, 1791, as we role-play the major historical players in the first phases of the French Revolution’s attempt to establish equality. In the second half we will read The Red and the Black, Stendhal’s suspenseful novel whose hero struggles to ascend in social position through intimate relations with women, while still remaining faithful to the values of the Revolution. We will then turn to Antony Giddens’ Transformation of Intimacy to learn more about the development and implications of democracy for intimate relations.
Prerequisites: Three intermediate Liberal Arts (HSS, LVA, CVA)
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LVA2405
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ART AS A VISUAL LANGUAGE (VSA)
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3.00 credits
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LVA2405 - ART AS A VISUAL LANGUAGE (VSA) - (Intermediate Liberal Arts)
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LVA2405
Art as a Visual Language
(Intermediate Liberal Arts)
This course is designed to introduce you to the realm of visual communication - how it's done, how it works and how cultural and personal experiences shape your reactions to it. Fine arts (painting, sculpture, architecture), industrial arts (graphic and product design) and everyday objects will be presented as the workings of visual communication, the role of art and artists in a variety of times and places, the nature of good and bad art and design are explored.
Prerequisites: RHT and Foundation H&S and A&H
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LVA2409
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AMERICAN FILM HISTORY(FLM)
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3.00 credits
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LVA2409 - AMERICAN FILM HISTORY(FLM) - (Intermediate Liberal Arts)
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LVA2409
American Film History
(Intermediate Liberal Arts)
This course offers an overview of American film history and theory while exploring the basic techniques used by film directors to express their ideas and tell their stories. The course is structured chronologically beginning with the silent film era of the 1920s. The goal of this course is to introduce students to film history, theory, and terminology while simultaneously discussing the relation between cultural values and popular culture forms. As an intermediate level course in the Arts and Humanities, it will equip students to view all texts as points of intersection for artistic intent, cultural myth-making, individual and social identity formation, and ideology. In addition to doing regular reading assignments, students will view one feature film each week as part of their outside work for the course.
American Film History is an intermediate course that fulfills the Literary and Visual Arts (LVA) requirement.
Prerequisites: RHT and Foundation H&S and A&H
This course may be offered Fall or Spring semester.
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LVA2449
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PILGRIMS & PILGRIMAGE IN LIT (LIT)
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3.00 credits
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LVA2449 - PILGRIMS & PILGRIMAGE IN LIT (LIT) - (Intermediate Liberal Arts)
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LVA2449
Seeking Enrichment: Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Literature
(Intermediate Liberal Arts)
The novelist Joyce Carol Oates has said, "To be an American is to be a kind of pilgrim ... a seeker after truth. The pilgrim is our deepest and purest self." In this course we'll explore the character of the pilgrim in selected fiction, essays, and poems, using questions such as: What inspires someone to take and retake pilgrimages: long, often difficult journeys far from home? What friendships and other communities form along the way and why? What besides self-enrichment do pilgrims hope to find, or possibly lose? Through close reading, discussion, and written analyses, we'll study how writers use setting, plot, and theme to consider these questions. There will also be one field trip, which will serve as a local pilgrimage. Course texts may include contemporary works by Kurt Vonnegut, Ursula Le Guin, and Curtis Sittenfeld, as well as selections from Dante, Petrarch, Chaucer,Basho, and Thoreau.
Prerequisites: RHT and Foundation HSF and AHF
This course may be offered Spring semester.
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LVA2453
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BUSINESS IN AMERICAN DRAMA (LIT)
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3.00 credits
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LVA2453 - BUSINESS IN AMERICAN DRAMA (LIT) - (Intermediate Liberal Arts)
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LVA2453
Top Performers: Business in American Drama
(Intermediate Liberal Arts)
Ever since Willy Loman walked on stage with his sample cases in Arthur Miller's 1949 masterpiece Death of a Salesman, it has been thought axiomatic that American playwrights have painted a bleak portrait of sales professionals in particular and businesspeople generally. But a close look at American dramatic treatments of business shows something more complicated. Over the past century American playwrights have located in the world of business and the world of drama a shared preoccupation with the sometimes tricky distinctions between word and act, authenticity and performance, the "real" and the symbolic. This course will look at a selection of American plays from the early twentieth century to the present, focusing on those plays' treatment of business and economic life. In addition to close scrutiny of dramatic texts and theatrical performances, we will also explore the role of performance in business. In other words, we'll look at both business in American drama and drama in American business. Your performance will be assessed through two papers, a mid-term and a final exam.
Prerequisites: RHT and Foundation A&H H&S
This course may be offered Fall semester.
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LVA2471
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SONS & DAUGHTERS IN FICT & MEMOIR(LIT)
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3.00 credits
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LVA2471 - SONS & DAUGHTERS IN FICT & MEMOIR(LIT) - (Intermediate Liberal Arts)
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LVA2471 Sons and Daughters in Fiction and Memoir (LIT)
3 credit (Intermediate Liberal Arts)
In this literature course we will explore relations between parents and children as represented in fiction (including plays) and memoirs from a variety of cultures and eras. We will assume that in successful childhood development, a child moves in a complex process from attachment and identification with parental figures, through separation, to autonomy. Because of particular parents or other circumstances, however, the developmental process can be thwarted. We will examine individuals emerging from harmful childhood relational patterns who are struggling to remake themselves in the context of more constructive relations, or through the act of writing itself. This course will develop your confidence to be able to read, analyze, and write about literature, and to explore its relevance to your own lives. Readings will likely include Jamaica Kincaid, Annie John or My Brother; Franz Kafka, The Sons; Kathryn Harrison, The Kiss: A Memoir; Shakespeare, Hamlet; and Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights; selected short stories.
Prerequisites: RHT and Foundation A&H and H&S
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