School of Arts and Humanities

Faculty

Professors: Alex Argyros, Charles R. Bambach, Richard Brettell, David F. Channell, Fred I. Curchack, R. David Edmunds, Gavin R.G. Hambly, Dennis M. Kratz, Thomas E. Linehan, Zsuzsanna Ozsvath, Stephen G. Rabe, Tim Redman, R. Clay Reynolds, Thomas P. Riccio, Robert X. Rodriguez, Rainer Schulte, Frederick Turner
Associate Professors: Susan L. Branson, Milton A. Cohen, Esteban R. Egea, Pamela Gossin, Cynthia Haynes, Juan Hernandez, Adrienne L. McLean, Patricia H. Michaelson, Robert Nelsen, Gerald L. Soliday, Deborah Stott, Theresa M. Towner, Marilyn Waligore, Daniel B. Wickberg, Michael Wilson
Assistant Professors: Carla Gerona, John J. Pomara, Venus O. Reese, Dean Terry
Senior Lecturers: John F. Barber, Gayatri Devi, Kelly P. Durbin, Maria Engen, Kathryn C. Evans, Margaret L. FalerSweany, Dianne Goode, Tom M. Lambert, Kathy Lingo, Mary Medrick, Greg L. Metz, Monica M. Saba, Stephanie Steele, Betty H. Wiesepape

The School of Arts and Humanities offers baccalaureate degrees in Art and Performance, Historical Studies, Literary Studies, Arts and Humanities, and Arts and Technology. The first three majors integrate traditional courses of study in the studio arts and theatre; history and philosophy; and American, English, Spanish, and other literatures. The fourth integrates elements of the other three majors.

The Arts and Technology degree emphasizes the mutually productive interaction of technology with the arts, with specific emphasis on the interplay of visual art, music, and narrative with the new modes of expression and communication that have emerged from the convergence of computing and media technologies. The program stresses not only the creation but also the potential applications and cultural implications of interactive media.

Students in the School of Arts and Humanities are encouraged to explore the boundaries and the interrelationships of the major fields of study within the school. Consistent with this focus on the integration of the arts and humanities and a commitment to interdisciplinary education, the school has no conventional departments. Rather, its curriculum is designed to allow study that crosses and transforms traditional disciplinary lines.

Each student in the school consults regularly with an advisor, who helps the student design an integrated program of coursework. At least 42 semester hours of upper division course work of the total of 51 upper division hours required to complete the B.A. are completed within the major and related fields.* All students complete a 3 hour core course (HUMA 3300) that introduces the methods, strategies, and theories of inquiry and interpretation that are elaborated in subsequent arts and humanities courses.** In addition to HUMA 3300, students complete either 3, 6, or 12 hours of core course work (depending on the major selected), a series of major requirements and electives, and the remaining hours in related course work from within the School of Arts and Humanities. Students may use Interdisciplinary Studies courses and electives to complement and enrich their programs of study.

*The Arts and Technology Major requires only 39 semester hours in required upper division course work and prescribed electives.
**HUMA 3300 is not required of Arts and Technology Majors

Teacher Certification

Students interested in teaching in secondary schools can achieve Texas Teacher Certification in English and/or History and/or Composite Social Studies as part of their majors in either Literary Studies or Historical Studies. Immediately after being admitted to the University, interested students should meet with an advisor in the Teacher Development Center to receive a certification plan and with an Arts and Humanities adviser in Literary Studies or Historical Studies to receive a degree plan. Further details may be found in the Teacher Education section of the catalog.

Fast Track Baccalaureate/Master’s Degrees

The Fast Track program is designed to permit exceptional undergraduate students in Arts and Humanities majors to begin work on the master’s degree before graduation.

Qualified seniors at U.T. Dallas, who have completed at least 30 hours of upper division work and the core courses in their major, may take up to 12 credit hours of approved graduate courses in Arts and Humanities during their senior year and apply these hours to their undergraduate degree plans as either major and related courses or electives. After admission to the graduate program, up to 12 graduate hours may be used to complete the bachelor’s degree and also to satisfy requirements for the Master’s degree.

For further information on the Fast Track program, see the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education of the School of Arts and Humanities.

Minors

To minor in the Arts and Humanities, students must take a minimum of 18 hours for the minor, 12 of which must be upper-division hours. Core courses offered by the school may count as lower-division hours toward the minor. Students may choose to minor in any of the following fields of study:

Students may contact their academic advisor for a list of the courses that satisfy each minor.

Related Minor Areas:

Minor in Gender Studies (18 hours)
The Gender Studies minor is 18 semester hours. The courses consist of GST 2300, two other Gender Studies core courses, and nine hours of approved Gender Studies electives.

Minor in Spanish/Hispanic Area Studies (18 hours)
Six semester hours of college-level Spanish (may include Beginning Spanish) and at least six semester hours in Social Science courses, to be chosen from the following: ECO 4360, ECO 4362, ECO 4396, GOVT 3328, GOVT 3350, SOC 4335, SOC 4396, and six hours of such courses in Arts and Humanities, to be chosen from the following: HIST 3358, HIST 4359, HIST 4376, HIST 4V71, LIT 4V71, SPAN 3360, SPAN 3361, SPAN 3369.

Arts and Humanities Core Course

HUMA 3300 Reading and Writing Texts (3 semester hours) Focuses on a significant topic or issue through which students are offered an opportunity to gain experience in various analytic and interpretive approaches. Explores connections among artistic and intellectual endeavors appropriate to a range of courses in the Arts and Humanities. (3-0) S

Degree Programs in the School of Arts and Humanities

Art and Performance
Arts and Humanities
Arts and Technology
Historical Studies
Literary Studies

The University of Texas at Dallas 2004-2006 Undergraduate Catalog
Volume 30, Number 1
Copyright © The University of Texas at Dallas

This catalog is a general information publication only. It is not intended to nor does it contain all regulations that relate to students. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student or faculty member and The University of Texas at Dallas or The University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Dallas reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, to change fees or tuition, calendar, curriculum, degree requirements, graduation procedures, and any other requirements affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled.

Statement on Equal Educational Opportunity
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, and veteran status. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.