What is national security intelligence? In this course students are introduced to definitions of intelligence and how they vary according to the entity employing the definition. Students learn about national security intelligence concepts including collection, analysis, counterintelligence, and covert action. Student will explore the organization and mission of the United States Intelligence Community, state and local intelligence agencies, and their role in Homeland Security.

Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of the humanities. Taking as its entry point a significant work, the course is organized by topics related to that work, selected and arranged to invoke lively intellectual debate among faculty and students alike. Group lectures by the four core humanities faculty members. The instructors teaching the course will provide material for smaller weekly discussion sections led by each of those faculty members. Requirements include lively discussions, papers, and examinations. Not repeatable.

This course explores Italian culture and society and examines the role of Italian art, cuisine, literature and history via readings, films, music, and lectures. What makes Italy Italy? What does it mean to be Italian? How do phenomena such as regionalism, the Mafia, and the European Union shape our understanding of contemporary Italy? The course analyzes the interactions among culture, politics, history, and society as a means of defining national identity.

No previous German required. Conducting business with countries of the European Union, with a particular emphasis on Germany. The course focuses on the central role played by professional culture and business practices in the global marketplace.