SPRING SEMESTER 2025
ARTH 205: Topics in Art History: Art in the Age of Caravaggio
SH: 3 Attribute: GEA
This course is designed to provide a close look at specific topics in the history of art. Topics might include courses linked to local exhibitions of important works of art, traditions of special interest to abroad programs, or courses organized around the special expertise of visiting faculty. The title will be extended to describe the current topic: May be taken more than once, provided the topics differ.
ARTH 232: Art of the Italian Renaissance
SH: 3 Attribute: GEA
This course explores art and architecture in Italy in the 15th and 16th centuries including major works by such world famous artists and architects as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Palladio. It explores the achievements of artists in major centers – Florence, Rome, Venice – and in courtly settings, and how they preserved their culture.
MDIA 210: Media Reporting & Writing
SH: 3 Attribute: None
A beginning course for those aspiring to work in the media or in a media-related field such as public relations. Students have intensive training in interviewing, gathering information, and writing in a clear, news style. They learn to edit and critically evaluate media writing as well as write to a standard worthy of publication in print or on-line.
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MDIA 322: Advanced Reporting & Writing
SH: 3 Attribute: None
The advanced study of print and web journalism, including practice of various styles of writing, ranging from editorials and investigative reporting to features and blogging. Also explores traditional and emerging organizational structures of newsrooms, web sites, and other journalistic entities. Prerequisite: MDIA 210; Class Level Restriction: Jr/Sr only.
MDIA 281: Photojournalism
SH: 3 Attribute: None
An applied study of how photojournalists report the news in a visual form. Working in digital photography, students learn how to capture the peak moment while refining their sense of content, aesthetics, news judgment, and ethics.
Prerequisite: Each student must supply a digital single lens reflex camera.
SPST 285 Country Studies: Italy & Malta
SH: 2 Attribute: None
Offered only in association with Principia abroad programs, this course provides an interdisciplinary survey of contemporary issues in the destination country or countries. These issues may include geography, cultural history, politics, economics, religion, foreign relations, environment, the arts, etc. May be taken more than once if associated with a different location.
SPST 281 Reentry: Italy & Malta
SH:1 Attribute: None
The reentry seminar is an opportunity for students to articulate the personal and academic learning gained from their study abroad or field program experience. Students share their growth and experiences through reflection, writing assignments, and the creation of a documentary presentation for the community. May be taken more than once if associated with a different abroad or field program.