Classes

Fall 2017

Celtic R1B, Section 1: Voices of the Celtic World: Irish Drama in a Comparative Context

4 units
87 Dwinelle
MWF 1-2
Thomas Walsh

This course satisfies the second half or the “B” portion of the Reading and Composition requirement for the Bachelor’s Degree.

The primary focus of this course is the improvement of your writing. Since R1B is an intensive college writing course, issues of development and style are presented at an advanced level. Further, students are to receive attention to their writing through detailed...

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Spring 2017

Celtic R1B, Section 1: Celtic Existentialism

4 units
183 Dwinelle
MWF 2-3
Stanley Levers

This course satisfies the second half or the “B” portion of the Reading and Composition requirement for the Bachelor’s Degree. Courses taken to fulfill this requirement must be taken for a letter grade.

In this course we will investigate the early-mid 20th century philosophical and artistic movement called “existentialism.” We will begin by looking at the characteristics of existentialism, its roots, and its contributions to (or remnants...

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Fall 2016

R1B, Section 1: Reading & Composition, Topic TBA

4 units
MWF 3-4
187 Dwinelle
Instructor: Dara Hellman

A detailed description with texts is forthcoming.

Texts: to be announced

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the “A” portion of the Reading and Composition requirement or its equivalent....

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Summer 2016

Celtic Studies R1B: Celtic Voices: Transgression, Apocalypse, Outlaws

Session C (June 20-August 12, 2016)

MTuW 12-2pm

183 Dwinelle

Thomas Walsh

CCN: 16602

The primary focus of this course is the improvement of your writing. Since R1B is an intensive college writing course, issues of development and style are presented...

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Spring 2016

R1B, Section 1: Reading & Composition: The Other and the Concept of the Celtic

4 units
MWF 3-4
106 Dwinelle
Instructor: Dara Hellman

What do we mean when we use the term “Celtic?” All texts in this course address the question, offering sometimes unpredictably divergent conclusions. We will examine the differing depictions and discuss...

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Fall 2015

R1B, Section 1

Reading & Composition Course

4 units
TT 3:30-5
Dara Hellman

Watch this Space!

A Detailed Description is Forthcoming!

Texts: to be announced.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the “A” portion of the Reading and Composition...

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Summer 2015

Session A: May 26-July 2

Celtic Studies R1B, Section 1 (4 units)
Thomas Walsh

Irish Performance: Film and Drama

4 units
M-Th 1-3
206 Dwinelle
Course Control Number: 56005

All Reading & Composition courses must be taken for a letter grade in order to fulfill this requirement for the Bachelor’s Degree. This course satisfies the second half or the “B” portion of the Reading and Composition requirement.

This course presents Irish drama and film through the...