Honors College Summer 2010 Courses
Independent work is offered in summer sessions in UH 430, UH 450, and UH 499. All Honors students are eligible to take the classes.
To make an Honors advising appointment, please come to the Honors College office in Honors Hall or call 509-335-4505.
Faculty-Led Program
Scandinavia: Arts & Cultures
UH 380
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(will substitute for courses in the "old curriculum" if you joined Honors before Fall 2008)
The 8th-11th centuries constitute the roughly 300 years historians have termed 'the Viking Age.’ During this time the peoples of Scandinavia put their cultural imprint on Europe and made it as far as the Middle East and North America. However, since those days Scandinavia has developed into modern Western European nations of high living standards, universal healthcare, and social security benefits while sporting a vibrant social and arts scene. Noted for the particular, minimalist Scandinavian design and the development of alternative energies, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland are an integral part of the European Union. Along with first-hand experiences of contemporary life in the three Scandinavian nations, we will search for remnants of ancient Norse cultures in museums and sights with the purpose of making connections between the present and the past. Course requirements include preparatory meetings during spring 2010 conducting information research, completion of a travel journal, and a post-travel research paper on a topic (chosen in conjunction with the instructor) examining the confluence of Scandinavian art and cultures.
UH 430 (variable credits)
Arrangement
Foreign Study Practicum
Instructor: By Arrangement
Special assignments and research related to education abroad. You can earn one-four (1-4) credits towards your independent study requirement through UH 430. The work for this project is completed upon your return from studying abroad.
UH 450 (variable credits)
Honors Thesis
By arrangement
All students are required to complete a 3-credit Honors Thesis in order to fulfill their Honors requirements. The Honors thesis is an in-depth reading and writing project directed by a student’s major department. Students can choose to complete original research or a creative project. Detailed guidelines on the thesis and the proposal approval process are available on the Honors website, http://honors.wsu.edu. Final grades for UH 450 are given by the Honors College when the thesis is completed satisfactorily and an oral presentation has been given. Oral presentations are given during the 7th and 11th weeks of the fall and spring semesters.
UH 499 (variable credits)
Arrangement
Independent Study
By Arrangement