2004-2005 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is dedicated to providing a sound education in the liberal arts and to imparting the specific knowledge and skills required for careers in one of its many representative disciplines. This education, both in its breadth and its approach to learning, leads students to an enlightened sense of themselves, their heritage, their world; prepares them for responsible and active citizenship; and prompts those habits of thought and expression crucial to a lifetime of active learning. A major goal of the college is to provide students with the ability to think independently, to analyze, and to achieve independent judgment.
Department of Anthropology
Department of Art
Department of Chemistry
Department of Communication and Journalism
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Department of Computer Science
Department of Economics
Department of English
Department of History
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Department of Modern Languages and Classics
Department of Philosophy
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
School of Performing Arts
Franco American Center
Intensive English Institute
Maine Folklife Center
Museum of Art
National Poetry Foundation
Native American Studies
Wabanaki Center
Women in the Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts in:
Anthropology
Art Education
Art History
Chemistry
Communication
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Computer Science
Economics
English
Financial Economics
French
German
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Affairs
Journalism
Latin
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Music
New Media
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Romance Languages
Sociology
Spanish
Studio Art
Theater
Women’s Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts in:
Studio Art
Bachelor of Music in:
Music Education
Music Performance
Bachelor of Science in:
Chemistry
Computer Science
Physics
Minors:
Anthropology
Art History
Astronomy
Canadian Studies
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Communication
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Computer Science
Dance
Economics
English
Ethics, and Social and Political Philosophy
Film and Video
Franco-American Studies
French
German
History
International Affairs
Latin
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Marxist and Socialist Studies
Mathematics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Modern and Classical Languages
Music
Museum Education
Museum Studies
Native American Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Relations
Religious Studies
Rhetoric and Writing
Sociology
Spanish
Studio Art
Theater
Women’s Studies
In order to graduate from the College, students must be in good academic standing, i.e., not on academic probation. Any student who was admitted on a “CONDITIONAL” status lacking a required high school unit must have this condition removed. In addition, the following must be satisfied:
- Satisfactory completion of the College’s BA or BS requirements.
- A minimum accumulative grade point average of 2.0 (“C” average) in the major. Please Note: Students who entered a degree program at UMaine prior to September 1997 may follow a different set of requirements. All questions regarding University or College requirements should be addressed to the College Dean.
- Approval of major requirements by the academic department. Double majors and double degrees in closely related disciplines are not permitted.
Bachelor of Arts
In addition to the credits required for the General Education requirements, students must take nine credits of courses numbered 200 or above with at least one course prerequisite (“upper level”) in an area outside the academic major. These nine credits may not be presented to satisfy the general education requirements in Human Values and Social Contexts, Mathematics and Science.
Specific Credit Limits:
- KPE skill courses - 2 credits, maximum allowed.
- Outside major - 72 credits minimum.
- ROTC - 9 credits, maximum allowed, Junior/Senior level (numbered 300 or 400) only.
Academic Advising:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is committed to fostering and maintaining a positive relationship between students and faculty. To help achieve this goal, all new students will be assigned to a faculty academic advisor in the discipline in which they intend to major. Students who do not list an “intended major” on their admission application will be assigned to a faculty advisor in any one of the disciplines in the College; once they focus on an intended major, they must request advisor reassignment.
Declaring the Academic Major:
Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are encouraged to explore a wide variety of academic options before declaring a major. Students must declare an academic major when they have accumulated 53 degree credits but may declare a major at any time prior to that. If a student has accumulated 53 credits and is still undeclared, the College will send a “declaration of major” form along with appropriate instructions. Students should note that admission into the College does not guarantee acceptance into any particular major. For information on admission to a specific major, please read carefully the area of this catalog for that major.
Changing Colleges:
The College normally accepts all current University of Maine students from other baccalaureate programs who have a 2.0 accumulative grade point average and are in good academic standing on the effective date of transfer. However, eligibility for any particular major is determined by the department in which the major resides (see paragraph above). Thus, a student may be admitted into the College, but not necessarily into his or her first choice major.
In unusual circumstances, students who have less than a 2.0 accumulative grade point average may be allowed to change colleges. Students who find themselves in this situation should discuss their request for change with the college associate dean.
Foreign Language Requirements:
Many departments that offer the BA degree have special language requirements or recommendations for BA degree students, as follows: NOTE: Intermediate level proficiency means the equivalent of two semesters of an intermediate level language course; e.g. SPA 203, 204 or American Sign Language (ASL).
- ART: Intermediate level French or German is required for students who major in Art History
- ENGLISH: Proficiency at the intermediate level
- HISTORY: Proficiency at the intermediate level is required in one option
- INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: At least one year of a foreign language beyond the intermediate level
- JOURNALISM: six credits from French, German, Spanish or other foreign language
- MASS COMMUNICATION: six credits from French, German, Spanish or other foreign language
- MUSIC: One year of a foreign language, which can be either the continuation of the language taken in high school or a new language
- PHILOSOPHY: One year of a foreign language is recommended for the BA degree, two years for those going on to graduate study
- THEATER: Intermediate level proficiency in a foreign language
Students in some majors who have presented two years of a high school foreign language for admission may not register for an elementary course in that particular language for credit unless five years have passed between high school graduation and admission to a college or university. Please consult your major department or college regarding their specific language requirement policies. It is recommended that these students take:
- An intermediate or advanced course in the language studied in high school (credits earned in those courses count towards the upper-level course credits in the humanities category), or
- An elementary course in a new language.
Any language course (except for elementary courses in the student’s high school foreign language) can be taken for credit as an elective. Credits are awarded on a semester basis. Finding the appropriate level at which to take a language course is essential for success.
Foreign Language competency credit examinations in French, German, Latin, and Spanish are offered.
Credit by competency examination can be achieved as follows:
- If the score on the examination is sufficiently high, the student will receive three credits of degree credit equivalent to the first semester of the intermediate course.
- As an incentive to continue language study, a student is eligible to receive an additional three credits equivalent to the second semester of the intermediate course by skipping an intermediate course and passing with a grade of “B” or better two semesters of language study beyond the intermediate level. For example: a student who scores 53 on the French examination would receive three credits equivalent to FRE 211. The student would then have the choice of taking FRE 212, or skipping FRE 212 and taking FRE 305 and FRE 209, or an advanced course. A student who completes two three-credit French courses above the intermediate level with a grade of B or better will receive an additional three credits equivalent to FRE 212. STUDENTS TAKING FRE 211 OR 212 FOR CREDIT CANNOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THESE COURSES BY EXAMINATION.
- The student who scores extremely high will receive six credits equivalent to the intermediate course. It is recommended that these students continue to take advanced courses in the language for which they have demonstrated considerable proficiency.
Please consult department for details.
The Modern Languages and Classics Department accepts Advanced Placement Examinations in Foreign Languages and Literature for degree credit. See the Advanced Placement Credit table. Refer to the index for page number.
Students who did not have two years of the same language in high school are admitted to a BA degree program on a “CONDITIONAL” status. They should check with the Dean’s Office regarding options for removing this “CONDITIONAL” status. Students are expected to make up this deficiency during their first year at the University of Maine.
Black Studies:
Courses are designed to cover selected topics in Black Studies, especially the African American Experience, from African origins to the present day. They will provide students with an introduction to key issues and themes of Black culture in the Americas, North and South, Africa and Europe, as well as events of African American history. These courses prepare students for intensive study of the Black experience, as well as for effective participation in a diverse society.
Franco-American Studies:
Franco-American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that explores the French cultures of the United States. Its emphasis is on the people of Franco American heritage in Maine and the Northeast region, but it recognizes that cultural patterns do not stop at national borders.
The primary goal of Franco American Studies is to broaden the canon of knowledge on Franco American peoples, culture, and literature. The program encourages and facilitates faculty engagement, undergraduate exploration, and community research.
Franco American Studies also has a deep commitment to education. It seeks to prepare students to reflect upon and understand their world. Combining different disciplinary offerings with interdisciplinary core courses, it encourages students to investigate the historical, political, social, and cultural forces that have shaped the Franco American community and, by extension, other distinct racial and ethnic communities throughout the United States. Franco American Studies encourages an awareness and understanding of cultural difference, a necessary knowledge in today’s increasingly global society.
For more information, contact the Franco American Studies office in 213 Little Hall at (207) 581-3791.
The Intensive English Institute:
The Intensive English Institute (IEI) of the University of Maine is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Its primary emphasis is on preparing international students and non-native speakers of English for university study at UMaine and other American universities and colleges, or for professional activities where English is the medium of communication. Intensive English is offered year round. Three-week conversation and culture courses are offered in the winter and summer. Contract courses are also offered. In addition to a full-time course of study, the IEI offers academic advising, cross-cultural counseling, tutorials and self-study opportunities in a variety of content and skill areas. The Institute administers the TOEFL every semester. Students may also participate in the Conversation Partners Program. The IEI endorses the TESOL Standards for Postsecondary Programs and the NAFSA Principles of International Educational Exchange, and has met the standards of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP) and the University and College Intensive English Programs (UCIEP). It is a member of NAFSA, TESOL, AAIEP, and UCIEP.
The IEI provides specialized language training programs upon request for institutions and organizations, particularly in the area of Pre-Academic Skills, Teacher Training in English as a Second/Foreign Language, and American Studies.
The IEI is committed to quality of instruction and service in its programs.
Our curriculum consists of six full-time levels from beginning to advanced. Students are tested and placed into the appropriate level of instruction. Full-time study consists of classes totaling twenty credits per week. The four communication skills are addressed in integrated classes of Writing and Grammar and Oral Communication Skills. Students also choose among Reading and Vocabulary Building, U.S. History and Culture, Business English Studies, TOEFL, English through Film, and English for Academic Purposes. Beginning to intermediate students have additional supervised hours in the Language Lab and high intermediate to advanced students may take Directed Study Skills.
IEI students are charged a set fee for each course. Full-time study consists of four courses. Matriculated students may take a combination of language study courses and degree courses. The IEI accepts both matriculated and non-matriculated students.
The Maine Review:
The Maine Review, an undergraduate literary annual, is edited by students in the Department of English. Stolen Island Review is an annual edited and published by graduate students in English.
National Poetry Foundation:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to the National Poetry Foundation, an internationally recognized center for fostering the study of modern poetry. It publishes two journals-Paideuma: A Journal Devoted to Ezra Pound Scholarship and Sagetrieb: A Journal Devoted to Poets in the Imagist/Objectivist Tradition-and books on twentieth-century poets. The National Poetry Foundation maintains close links to the Department of English.
Native American Studies:
Native American Studies aspires to develop a broad scope of understanding for the students at the University of Maine about Native peoples, their traditions and their quest for self-determination. It is designed around the belief that such explorations are the cornerstone of Native American Studies as an academic discipline in its own right, giving voice and credibility to the Native perspective, worldview and life experiences. It offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that explores American Indians in the past and present, supporting the legitimacy of Native American scholarship. It seeks to reinforce knowledge among Native students, while enhancing understanding among non-Native students. The presence of the Wabanaki Tribes within the State of Maine provides a tie to the history, language and vital culture unique to this state and a major focus of study.
Native American Studies maintains high academic standards through the traditional pedagogy of Native communities, as well as Western-based academic standards. It focuses on the connection between the University and Native communities of Maine and surrounding areas, to ensure accuracy and authenticity in course offerings. It also seeks to strengthen the connections between Native and non-Native people on campus, allowing respectful discussion of issues of significance to all.
Persons wishing information concerning Native American Studies may contact the Director of Native American Studies, Dunn Hall, or call (207) 581-4450.
New Media:
First year and transfer admission to the New Media Program is available for qualified candidates for all “year-one” students. Continuing status and admission to upper-level classes is, however, limited and highly competitive. A “year-one” student is any student, regardless of number of credits earned, who has not taken all required first year courses in New Media and/or whose portfolio has not been approved by the New Media faculty.
All entering first year students will, at the end of their first year sequence (May of each year), present a portfolio to the New Media faculty for review. Transfer students, including those changing majors, may submit a portfolio at any time, either after taking the first year sequence, or at an earlier time if they choose. Each student’s work will be evaluated and the student will be granted or denied continuing status on the basis of academic, artistic and technical merit. If granted continuing status, students will then be allowed to take intermediate and advanced level classes in New Media.
All “year-one” students denied continuing status will be given a written review of the submitted portfolio, so that if they choose, they may work to improve the portfolio and reapply to the New Media Program. Any year one student who is denied continuing status may continue to take 100 level NMD classes, courses in related areas, and open enrollment NMD classes, but will not be allowed to take core, intermediate and upper level new media classes. A student may reapply for continuing status one additional time in the next year. Students who are not awarded continuing status in the New Media Program may enroll in another program at the university provided they meet program requirements.
The Writing Center:
The Department of English operates the Writing Center, staffed with peer tutors. Located in 402 Neville Hall, it serves as a resource center for University of Maine students for their academic writing.
Anthropology
Paul Roscoe
106A South Stevens Hall
(207) 581-1984
paul.roscoe@umit.maine.edu
Art
James Linehan
104 Carnegie Hall
(207) 581-3245
james.linehan@umit.maine.edu
Chemistry
Barbara Cole
154 Aubert Hall
(207) 581-1188
cole@maine.edu
Communication and Journalism
John Sherblom
420 Dunn Hall
(207) 581-1283
john@maine.edu
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Nancy Hall
336 Dunn Hall
(207) 581-2006
nhall@maine.edu
Computer Science
Elise Turner
237 Neville Hall
(207) 581-3941
elise.turner@umit.maine.edu
Economics
David Wihry
215 Stevens Hall
(207) 581-1855
david.wihry@umit.maine.edu
English
Margo Lukens
304 Neville Hall
(207) 581-3823
margaret.lukens@umit.maine.edu
Franco American Studies
Susan Pinette
213 Little Hall
(207) 581-3791
spinette@maine.edu
History
Scott See
255 Stevens Hall
(207) 581-1908
scottsee@maine.edu
Intensive English Institute
Christopher Mares
206 Hannibal Hamlin
(207) 581-3821
chris.mares@umit.maine.edu
Mathematics and Statistics
William Bray
333 Neville Hall
(207) 581-3901
bill.bray@umit.maine.edu
Modern Languages and Classics
Eugene DelVecchio
201 Little Hall
(207) 581-2072
eugene.delvecchio@umit.maine.edu
Native American Studies
Maureen Smith
327B Aubert Hall
(207) 581-4450
maureen.e.smith@umit.maine.edu
New Media
Owen Smith
426 Chadbourne Hall
(207) 581-4358
owen.smith@umit.maine.edu
Philosophy
Roger King
9 The Maples
(207) 581-3866
roger.king@umit.maine.edu
Physics and Astronomy
David Batuski
120 Bennett Hall
(207) 581-1039
david.batuski@umit.maine.edu
Political Science
Tim Cole
233 North Stevens Hall
(207) 581-1882
tmcole@maine.edu
Psychology
Jeffrey Hecker
301A Little Hall
(207) 581-2033
hecker@maine.edu
School of Performing Arts
Stuart Marrs
208 1944 Hall
(207) 581-4702
stuart.marrs@umit.maine.edu
Sociology
Steven Barkan
201A Fernald Hall
(207) 581-2388
steven.barkan@umit.maine.edu
Women’s Studies Program
Ann Schonberger
101 Fernald Hall
(207) 581-1228
ann.schonberger@umit.maine.edu
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