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Anthropology
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Known as the “holistic science of humankind,’’ anthropology attempts to understand socio/cultural systems in the broadest of comparative perspectives. Anthropology seeks to examine the differences between the vast varieties of existing human societies and to...
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Asian Studies
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The Asian studies program aims to create a better understanding of Asian cultures and their place in the world through an integrated course of interdisciplinary study. The structure of requirements and electives (see below) is designed to ensure a comprehensive...
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Ceramics
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The focus of the Whitman College studio arts program is the enrichment
of the intellect through the creation, expression, and interpretation
of complex ideas within a wide range of visual and conceptual art
forms. We serve the needs of students preparing for...
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Classical Studies
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An ideal major for those who seek to join the great
conversation that lies at the heart of all modern Western intellectual
and philosophical thought and tradition, the study of the classics
enables students to explore and appreciate the literatures, languages,
cultures,...
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Classical Studies
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Classics is the study of Greek and Roman antiquity through the ancient
languages, literatures, histories, arts, cultures, and thought of those
periods. This is an area of study which seeks to employ a variety of
analytic tools in understanding the cultures which...
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Gender Studies
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The Gender Studies Major:
All gender studies majors must take Introduction to Gender Studies (GndS 100),
Senior Seminar and Thesis Preparation (GndS 490), and Thesis (GndS 497 or 498).
Gender studies majors must complete at least twenty-eight additional...
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Gender Studies
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The Gender Studies Minor:
The minor requires a minimum of twenty credits to include
Gender Studies 100 and at least four hours of coursework at the 100 or
200 levels and at least eight hours at the 300 or 400 levels. The student, in
consultation with...
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German
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Courses in German studies are designed to develop proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading the language and to acquaint the student with German literature and culture. The courses in foreign literatures in trans-lation (listed in the World Literature section),...
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Spanish
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Courses in Spanish focus on critical thinking and language skills. Areas covered are Peninsular literature, Latin American literature, film and theater, and U.S. Latino and Latina literature and culture. Placement in language courses: Students with previous...
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Theatre - Drama
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Courses and dramatic productions are offered to provide the student with rigorous, demanding professional training and a cultural background with which to attain the highest standards in theatre. All classes without stated prerequisite or an indicated level...
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