Reading- and writing-intensive study of major topics and figures in the history of critical theory. We will question some commonly held assumptions about the acts of reading and writing and call attention to changing conceptions of textual representation and interpretation. Particular course emphases, texts, and topics will vary from semester to semester. While open to all students who meet the prerequisite requirements, this course is mandatory for students pursuing the Honors Program in Comparative Literature.

Topics will be announced when offered.

Study of basic research methods in comparative literary studies. Examination of critical methodologies of comparative literature and application of qualitative and quantitative methods in research. Developing a cross-disciplinary approach to textual analysis.

Critical examination of major trends in contemporary world literature. Focus on select works from Latin America, Africa, and Asia, with attention to current theoretical approaches.

Reading- and writing-intensive study of major topics and figures in the history of critical theory. We will question some commonly held assumptions about the acts of reading and writing and call attention to changing conceptions of textual representation and interpretation. Particular course emphases, texts, and topics will vary from semester to semester.

This advanced course will help students to understand fundamental methods used for materials characterization. Students will learn principles and applications of detectors and amplifiers, optical spectroscopy, electron and scanning probe microscopy, X-ray diffraction, fluorescence and spectroscopic methods, surface analysis techniques. Students will be able to use the knowledge in the broad area of materials research. By the end of the course, the students will be able to choose appropriate methods for characterizing each specific type of materials and to treat and analyze the data obtained by such techniques.

A series of lectures given by faculty or outside speakers. Participating students must also make presentations during the semester.

Functions and graphs; Mathematics of finance; linear algebra and matrix theory; logic, sets, counting; the fundamentals of probability theory.

Functions and graphs; Mathematics of finance; linear algebra and matrix theory; logic, sets, counting; the fundamentals of probability theory.

Functions and graphs; Mathematics of finance; linear algebra and matrix theory; logic, sets, counting; the fundamentals of probability theory.

Functions and graphs; Mathematics of finance; linear algebra and matrix theory; logic, sets, counting; the fundamentals of probability theory.

Functions and graphs; Mathematics of finance; linear algebra and matrix theory; logic, sets, counting; the fundamentals of probability theory.

Functions and graphs; Mathematics of finance; linear algebra and matrix theory; logic, sets, counting; the fundamentals of probability theory.

Limit of a function; Continuous functions and their properties; Derivative and applications; Extreme values; Indefinite integral; Riemann integral and fundamental theorem of calculus; Logarithmic and exponential functions; L'Hospital's rule, Functions of several variables and partial derivatives.

Limit of a function; Continuous functions and their properties; Derivative and applications; Extreme values; Indefinite integral; Riemann integral and fundamental theorem of calculus; Logarithmic and exponential functions; L'Hospital's rule, Functions of several variables and partial derivatives.

Limit of a function; Continuous functions and their properties; Derivative and applications; Extreme values; Indefinite integral; Riemann integral and fundamental theorem of calculus; Logarithmic and exponential functions; L'Hospital's rule, Functions of several variables and partial derivatives.

Sets; logic and implications; proof techniques with examples; mathematical induction and well-ordering; equivalence relations; functions; cardinality; countable and uncountable sets.

Limits and continuity; derivative and properties of differentiable functions; mean value theorems, Taylor's formula, extreme values; indefinite integral and integral rules; Riemann integral and fundamental theorem of calculus; L'Hospital's rule; improper integrals.

Limits and continuity; derivative and properties of differentiable functions; mean value theorems, Taylor's formula, extreme values; indefinite integral and integral rules; Riemann integral and fundamental theorem of calculus; L'Hospital's rule; improper integrals.

Limits and continuity; derivative and properties of differentiable functions; mean value theorems, Taylor's formula, extreme values; indefinite integral and integral rules; Riemann integral and fundamental theorem of calculus; L'Hospital's rule; improper integrals.

Limits and continuity; derivative and properties of differentiable functions; mean value theorems, Taylor's formula, extreme values; indefinite integral and integral rules; Riemann integral and fundamental theorem of calculus; L'Hospital's rule; improper integrals.

Limits and continuity; derivative and properties of differentiable functions; mean value theorems, Taylor's formula, extreme values; indefinite integral and integral rules; Riemann integral and fundamental theorem of calculus; L'Hospital's rule; improper integrals.

Limits and continuity; derivative and properties of differentiable functions; mean value theorems, Taylor's formula, extreme values; indefinite integral and integral rules; Riemann integral and fundamental theorem of calculus; L'Hospital's rule; improper integrals.