Courses - Fall 2023
ARHU158D
Explorations in Arts and Humanities; Mapping Slave Biographies and the Industries of Enslavement
Restricted to first semester first year students in the College of Arts and Humanities.
This course engages students in first-hand archival, historical, and digital work on the history of enslavement in America so that we might better understand its long-reaching effects. Students will work with public databases, historical maps, and biographical materials in an effort to recover what we can of the histories of the enslaved and the industries of enslavement. Though this course takes a broad approach to American slavery, we will also pay special attention to the history of slavery in Maryland and Washington, DC.
This course engages students in first-hand archival, historical, and digital work on the history of enslavement in America so that we might better understand its long-reaching effects. Students will work with public databases, historical maps, and biographical materials in an effort to recover what we can of the histories of the enslaved and the industries of enslavement. Though this course takes a broad approach to American slavery, we will also pay special attention to the history of slavery in Maryland and Washington, DC.
ARHU158E
Explorations in Arts and Humanities; Frodo Lives! Fantasy in Times of Social Unrest
Restricted to first semester first year students in the College of Arts and Humanities.
Why do we retreat to imaginary worlds? What are the benefits-and dangers-of escape? How does fantasy serve us in times of crisis? How did graffiti scrawls like "Frodo lives!" become popular slogans of counterculture and protest? This course explores the possibilities and pitfalls inherent to the fantastic in the arts and humanities, emphasizing in particular the role fantasy plays in diagnosing and addressing injustice.
Why do we retreat to imaginary worlds? What are the benefits-and dangers-of escape? How does fantasy serve us in times of crisis? How did graffiti scrawls like "Frodo lives!" become popular slogans of counterculture and protest? This course explores the possibilities and pitfalls inherent to the fantastic in the arts and humanities, emphasizing in particular the role fantasy plays in diagnosing and addressing injustice.
ARHU158F
Explorations in Arts and Humanities; Race, Music, and the American Story
Restricted to first semester first year students in the College of Arts and Humanities.
Building upon the evolving discussions of race and racism in our society, this course consists of readings and musical tracks that tell the story of the confrontation between American political principles and the practice of racial injustice throughout our history. Applying the research methods and disciplinary perspectives of musicology, we will trace the ways that discourses on race have morphed in the United States, and we will consider the ramifications of these ideas on the endurance of racism in our society.
Building upon the evolving discussions of race and racism in our society, this course consists of readings and musical tracks that tell the story of the confrontation between American political principles and the practice of racial injustice throughout our history. Applying the research methods and disciplinary perspectives of musicology, we will trace the ways that discourses on race have morphed in the United States, and we will consider the ramifications of these ideas on the endurance of racism in our society.
ARHU158G
Explorations in Arts and Humanities; Haiku and Social Change
Restricted to first semester first year students in the College of Arts and Humanities.
How has the ancient Japanese haiku form adapted to the modern world? In this course, we will consider the history of haiku and explore how haiku has been used to address such issues as poverty, racism, sexism, climate change, and war. Students will also write their own haiku on the social issues that concern them.
How has the ancient Japanese haiku form adapted to the modern world? In this course, we will consider the history of haiku and explore how haiku has been used to address such issues as poverty, racism, sexism, climate change, and war. Students will also write their own haiku on the social issues that concern them.
ARHU158T
Explorations in Arts and Humanities; Using Science Fiction to Interrogate Diversity, Identity and Power
Restricted to first semester first year students in the College of Arts and Humanities.
How do we engage with, embrace, or push back against various science fiction visions of the future? And what does that tell us about ourselves and our collective futures? Students will examine how science fiction texts-- including novels, short stories, movies, and television-- and science fiction scholarship-- intersect with writers and readers (including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, people with disabilities, and indigenous populations) and with current political movements, trends, and "identity politics."
How do we engage with, embrace, or push back against various science fiction visions of the future? And what does that tell us about ourselves and our collective futures? Students will examine how science fiction texts-- including novels, short stories, movies, and television-- and science fiction scholarship-- intersect with writers and readers (including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, people with disabilities, and indigenous populations) and with current political movements, trends, and "identity politics."
ARHU158Z
Explorations in Arts and Humanities; Creative Process in Dance
Restricted to first semester first year students in the College of Arts and Humanities.
Give yourself permission to dive into the unknown in this movement-based class; to move freely, to think creatively, to search for your own voice, and to work by yourself as well as collaboratively with others. Discover and unleash your deeper self through the invigorating and restorative power of dance. Focusing on modern, contemporary, experimental dance and physical theater; this class asks you to engage with the visual and kinetic nature of the art form, to study different approaches to inspiration, experimentation, movement vocabulary, research, content building, and structure. No prior dance experience required.
Give yourself permission to dive into the unknown in this movement-based class; to move freely, to think creatively, to search for your own voice, and to work by yourself as well as collaboratively with others. Discover and unleash your deeper self through the invigorating and restorative power of dance. Focusing on modern, contemporary, experimental dance and physical theater; this class asks you to engage with the visual and kinetic nature of the art form, to study different approaches to inspiration, experimentation, movement vocabulary, research, content building, and structure. No prior dance experience required.
ARHU230
Introduction to Humanities, Health, and Medicine
Restriction: Permission of ARHU-English Department.
Cross-listed with: ENGL254, HIST219N, WGSS230.
Credit only granted for: ARHU230 , ENGL289C, ENGL254, ARHU298A, HIST219N, or WGSS230.
An overview of the historical, cultural, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of medicine, human health, disease, and death from the points of view of various humanistic disciplines.
ARHU240
Cultural Institutions of the United States
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
An introduction to cultural institutions in the United States, while providing student exposure to the professional environment artist find themselves in. In order for artist and arts administrators to succeed after their educational experience it is critical to understand the history of their respective field, and which events and questions have shaped, and are shaping, their industry. This course is very much an interdisciplinary initiative. Over the past century the arts have become ever-more integrated with one another resulting in a requirement of not only understanding one discipline, but how other disciplines affect a particular practice.
Cross-listed with TDPS258C. Credit granted for ARHU240 or TDPS258C.
ARHU275
Cross-listed with: ENGL275.
Credit only granted for: ENGL275 or ARHU275.
Introduction to the theory and practice of scriptwriting with an opportunity to read, view, evaluate, write, and revise texts meant to be performed. Students will practice writing for the stage, film, and television and also examine selected scripts, performances, and film and television clips as models for their own creative work. Students will complete frequent writing exercises, participate in workshops, and learn to apply scholarship to the analysis and critique of scripts.
ARHU277
Careers in the Toy Industry: Gender, Trends, and Social Impact
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with: WGSS277.
Credit only granted for: WGSS277 or ARHU277.
Exposes students to diverse career options within the $114 billion global toy industry, and will explore the toy industry's relationships to gender and other areas of social impact. Students will learn how careers in play shape our society and about the countless careers in this fun, dynamic field for individuals with diverse, transferable skills. This class will share how emerging trends in content, technology, and approaches to identity and stereotypes shape the industry, its workforce, and its social impact. From Marketing, Accounting, Advocacy and Communications, to Design, Engineering, Law, Supply Chain and Entrepreneurship this is a constantly evolving industry that has the power to shape minds and our world through the power of play.
ARHU286
Experiential Learning
Credits:
3 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Permission of ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities.
Restriction: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; and must be in a major or minor in ARHU - College of Arts and Humanities.
Designed for students who are in their first semester at the University of Maryland and/or students who wish to complete legislative internships, some start-up internships and some remote internships. All students must be enrolled in an ARHU major or minor and the internship must be in one of the academic fields covered within the College of Arts and Humanities. In addition to completing their required hours on site, students will be required to attend three bi-weekly seminars at the beginning of the semester to help develop their para-professional goals and understandings.
ARHU298L
"Are you - Nobody - too?" Why we create and share stories, poems, comics and zines
Our ability to create and maintain meaningful social connections tells us that we are not alone; it reminds us that we are connected to something larger, a community, a group of people willing to celebrate our triumphs and help us cope during difficult times. Emphasizing the principles of participation, connection, and collaboration, this course explores how various traditionally marginalized people form their own cultural communities and develop a sense of reciprocal belonging through the creation (and independent distribution) of stories, poems, spoken word poetry, comics and zines.In spite of intersectional obstacles such as the lack of political power, access to resources and economic opportunities, these communities may find it possible to redefine their place in society by demonstrating originality, resilience, and talent.
ARHU309
Writers' House Colloquium: Creative Writing in Community
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg
For Writers House students only.
ARHU338
Undergraduate Teaching Assistantship in a Living Learning Program
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
ARHU340
Financial Entrepreneurship for Arts Leaders
Cross-listed with: MUSC448E.
Credit only granted for: ARHU340 or MUSC448E.
An introduction to financial entrepreneurship for the arts leader in order to prepare students for diverse and ever-changing careers in the arts and creative fields. Topics explored will include Professional Paperwork (resumes, cover letters, biographies, job searches), Financial Literacy (taxes, budgets, boards, tickets sales, musicians unions), Marketing (website development, social media, press packets, record labels vs. online distribution, headshots, audience development, community engagement, branded content), Communication (public speaking, writing), and Technology (online tools, computer software, peripherals, recording, photography/videography, on campus resources).
ARHU375
The TV Writers Room Screenwriting for Television and Video
Prerequisite: ARHU275, ARHU318, or FILM370; and permission of instructor.
Additional information: Priority in enrollment will be given to students participating in the Jimenez-Porter Writers' House and FILM studies programs.
Students engage with the theory and practice of screenwriting for television and video. Students read and watch teleplays designed to teach advantages of the television format. Students apply what they learn to prepare frequent writing exercises, share and provide feedback for peers scripts in a workshop format, and work together as a Writers Room to prepare an original pilot episode.
ARHU386
Experiential Learning
Prerequisite: Permission of ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities.
Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
ARHU458
Graduate School Preparation
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 60 credits. Repeatable to 3 credits if content differs.
Designed for Juniors and Seniors who are interested in applying to graduate school. Topics include skills needed for the graduate school search and application process, evaluation and reflection of application materials, preparation for GRE exam, and exploration into career options after graduate school. Focus on the Humanities fields.
Designed for Juniors and Seniors who are interested in applying to graduate school. Topics include skills needed for the graduate school search and application process, evaluation and reflection of application materials, preparation for GRE exam, and exploration into career options after graduate school. Focus on the Humanities fields.
ARHU468A
Peer Mentoring Program; Arts and Humanities' Ambassador Program
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg
Restricted to current ARHU students who will serve as ambassadors for the College of Arts and Humanities.
ARHU486
Internship Practicum in Arts and Humanities
Credits:
3 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Have completed previous internship at U of MD.
Restriction: Must be in a major in ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities; and permission of ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities; and minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; and must have earned a minimum of 60 credits; and completed 12 credits at U of MD.
An internship intended for students who have already completed an internship for credit. ARHU486 must be a different experience from the internship students have already taken for credit. Generally students intern with a different company, but they may continue working for the same company if the job is significantly different. See ARHU internship coordinator for details.
ARHU489
Advanced Internship Practicum in ARHU
Credits:
3 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Permission of the College of Arts and Humanities.
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