Interdisciplinary Studies

A course designed to acquaint students primarily with the visual artist and the musician, the tools with which they work, and their means of personal expression. It will seek to establish the areas of similarity between the arts and to define those areas of individual uniqueness which each area of the arts possesses. Discussions of dance and theatre are also included.

This course is designed for first year students pursuing dual-degree engineering. The course includes hands-on experiments to develop and enhance problem-solving skills in fundamental areas of engineering. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of knowledge, skills and methodologies essential to all types of engineering professions. The course will integrate core scientific foundations into an engineering perspective. Ethical issues in engineering will be examined through case studies and role play. The course is designed to help facilitate success in the engineering program. 

STEMinar facilitates a successful transition for women entering higher education and interested in STEM majors. Emphasis will be placed on academic success in STEM majors, personal growth and self-management, experiential learning, financial literacy, campus/community resources and involvement, and ethical citizenship and diversity through interaction between faculty, staff, students and the community. Additionally, this course will introduce the specific expectations and goals of specialized STEM experiences at Meredith.
 

This course is designed to prepare prospective tutors for their work in the Learning Center.

This course will teach students to evaluate and use electronic and print sources available to help travelers plan their own educational excursions. Students will make thoughtful observations and reflections, recording what they are learning. The Sansepolcro area is where students will begin to learn this process. Classes will provide students with an opportunity to work with faculty on their assignments as well as on their independent travel plans.

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest.

An introduction to Italy from a social, cultural, political viewpoint, in order to gain an overview of the country with its considerable disparities and the social and cultural changes that Italy has undergone since the end of WWII. Topics include, but are not limited to, Italy's major institutions, including government (national and European), education, religion and family. Italy's economy, its growing immigrant population, its north/south divide, crime and the tradition of food and drink will also be examined. Students will participate in a service-learning project during the second half of the semester.

This course introduces students enrolled in the post-baccalaureate certificate in Digital Communication to a variety of digital communication platforms and the creative techniques and technical skills used in digital communication production. Students will explore ethical issues related to digital media production as well as the historical, economic and social contexts within which contemporary digital platforms operate. 

Modern China is best understood in the context of its history, perhaps the lengthiest in the world and certainly the lengthiest in Asia. This course begins with an overview of Chinese history and geography. It includes Chinese culture and the festivals that are such an important part of that culture. Students also learn about Chinese philosophy, literature, music, arts, heroes, food and ethnic minorities as well as contemporary issues.

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest.

A research development and seminar course in which students explore processes and mechanisms for conducting research related to community service. Students will develop and implement a research project in conjunction with service in a community organization. A research proposal completed by the student and faculty is required. Students are required to present their findings orally and in poster format. Class meets twice a week during 12 weeks of summer.

An introduction to the culture and the social life of the peoples of continental Europe based upon a study of the arts and artifacts they produced. This course places special emphasis on the countries students visit while studying in Continental Europe. Terms are defined broadly, looking at literary, visual and musical arts as well as dance; architecture of both private and public spaces; and artifacts of all kinds. Focus will be on folk as well as high culture; ancient as well as modern times; and traditional as well as avant-garde modes. Students examine expressions that are secular as well as religious; utilitarian as well as purely ornamental; and communal as well as personal. To facilitate students' observations of local culture, the spoken languages of the countries being visited will be studied.

An introduction to the culture and social life on the peoples of the United Kingdom based on a study of the arts and artifacts they produced. This course places special emphasis on the countries students visit while studying in the United Kingdom. Terms are defined broadly, looking at literary, visual and musical arts as well as dance; architecture of both private and public spaces; and artifacts of all kinds. Focus will be on folk as well as high culture; ancient as well as modern times; and traditional as well as avant-garde modes. Students examine expressions that are secular as well as religious; utilitarian as well as purely ornamental; and communal as well as personal.

A survey of areas in arts management and administration such as non-profit status and governance, mission, budgeting, promotion, event production, grant writing and arts advocacy.

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest.

An Honors Colloquium at Meredith College is a highly interactive and discussion-based course, usually inter-disciplinary, and often team-taught. Through discussions and lectures, film screenings, museum visits, and a variety of other approaches, students will explore rotating topics of social, humanistic, scientific, and philosophical significance. Honors Colloquia are part of the Meredith College Honors Program curriculum requirements and enrollment is restricted to Honors students and Teaching Fellows. Each Honors student is required to complete two colloquia before graduation.

In this course, students will compile a professional portfolio of work that showcases the skills they have developed in the Digital Communication post-baccalaureate certificate program. 

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest.