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SEWANEE: THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH CATALOG 2009 CATALOG SOUTH THE OF UNIVERSITY THE SEWANEE: COLLEGE OF Arts anD Sciences Catalog and Policies 2009–2010 735 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SEWANEE, TENNESSEE 37383-1000 931.598.1000 www.sewanee.edu – 2010 Catalog_Cover0910a.indd 1 7/21/09 3:28 PM COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES CATALOG AND POLICIES 2009–2010 Information contained in this catalog is current as of the date of printing. See <http://www2.sewanee.edu/academics/catalog> for most recent revisions. se W anee : the U niversity of the south The University of the South does not discriminate in employment, the admission of students, or in the administration of any of its educational policies, programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran/reserve/national guard status, or religion (except in the School of Theology’s Master of Divinity program, where preference is given to individuals of the Episcopal faith and except for those employment positions where religious affiliation is a necessary qualification). The University of the South complies with the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the I.R.S. Anti-Bias Regulation, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Provost of the University of the South, Dr. Linda Bright Lankewicz, 735 University Avenue, Sewanee TN, 37383-1000, 931-598-1000, is the person responsible for coordinating the University’s effort to comply with these laws. LEGAL TITLE OF THE UNIVERSITY “The University of the South” This catalog provides information which is subject to change at the discretion of the Col- lege of Arts and Sciences. It does not constitute any form of a contractual agreement with current or prospective students or any other person. The University of the South is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. © 2009 The University of the South Compiled by the Office of Marketing and Communications Pamela C. Byerly, editor; Susan C. Blettel, graphic designer. 2 UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH se W anee : the U niversity of the south TABLE OF CONTENTS University Purpose .................................................................................6 The University .......................................................................................7 Academic Calendar ............................................................................... 14 Faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences ...................................................15 Current ..........................................................................................15 Emeritus ....................................................................................... 24 Academic Life Introduction ....................................................................................... 27 General Distribution Requirements .......................................................... 27 Degree Requirements ............................................................................ 29 Academic Departments and programs ........................................................ 36 American Studies ............................................................................. 37 Anthropology .................................................................................. 43 Art and Art History .......................................................................... 52 Asian Studies .................................................................................. 62 Biochemistry .................................................................................. 70 Biology ...........................................................................................71 Business Minor (the Wm. Polk Carey Business Program) ............................ 82 Chemistry ......................................................................................84 Chinese ......................................................................................... 89 Classical Languages ..........................................................................90 Economics ..................................................................................... 95 Education .....................................................................................102 English.........................................................................................106 Environmental Studies ..................................................................... 114 European Studies ............................................................................124 Film Studies .................................................................................. 127 Forestry and Geology .......................................................................129 French and French Studies ................................................................ 137 German ........................................................................................144 History .........................................................................................150 Humanities ................................................................................... 167 International and Global Studies.........................................................169 Italian .......................................................................................... 181 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 3 se W anee : the U niversity of the south Japanese .......................................................................................182 Library Science ..............................................................................183 Mathematics and Computer Science .....................................................184 Medieval Studies .............................................................................192 Music ..........................................................................................194 Non-departmental ......................................................................... 202 Philosophy ................................................................................... 203 Physical Education and Athletics ........................................................ 209 Physics and Astronomy ..................................................................... 215 Political Science............................................................................. 220 Psychology .................................................................................... 232 Religion .......................................................................................241 Russian ....................................................................................... 250 School of Theology Electives ............................................................. 254 Spanish ........................................................................................255 Theatre Arts ................................................................................. 263 Women’s Studies ............................................................................. 271 Class Attendance .................................................................................279 Preprofessional Programs ..................................................................... 280 The Library ...................................................................................... 284 Special Educational Opportunities ...........................................................287 Student Classification, Progress and Status ................................................297 Withdrawals and Readmission ................................................................ 302 Admission and Fees Admission ........................................................................................ 304 Fees and Finances ............................................................................... 309 Financial Aid .....................................................................................313 Special Payment Programs .....................................................................314 Scholarships Merit-Based Scholarships and Programs .................................................... 315 Need-Based Scholarships, Grants, and Loan funds ......................................318 Medals and Prizes ............................................................................... 339 University Endowed Lectureships ........................................................... 342 4 UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH se W anee : the U niversity of the south Student Life and Policies Introduction ..................................................................................... 343 Assistance for the Disabled ................................................................... 343 Student Governance ........................................................................... 344 Student policies ..................................................................................353 Alcohol policy ................................................................................353 Discipline process .......................................................................... 354 Discrimination on the basis of sex or disability ....................................... 356 Drug policy ...................................................................................357 Fire permits ...................................................................................357