Arts and Ideas in the Humanities May be elected as a departmental concentration program by students enrolled in the Residential College Students wishing to pursue an interdisciplinary study of literature and visual arts must take a minimum of 12 courses distributed as follows: History and Theory (2 courses in one area; one course in the other area): Historical Perspectives: RCHUMS 309, 315, 310, 314, 475 Issues of Modernity: RCHUMS 290, 291, 305, 318, 333, 345, 372. Visual Studies, Performance, and Studio Arts (2 courses selected from four areas): Film/Video: RCHUMS 236, 255, 312, 313, 357 Dance: RCHUMS 235, 260, 331 Studio Arts: RCHUMS 257, RCARTS 268, 269, 288 Music: RCHUMS 252. Specialized Study: 7 upper-level (300 and above) courses distributed among two areas of focus. These areas and specific courses selected for inclusion are determined by the student in consultation with concentration advisors. Students are encouraged to range broadly and make use of LS&A as well as RC course offerings. Possible areas of specialization include drama and anthropology; photography and the history of art; literature and history; creative writing and African-American studies. Social Science May be elected as a departmental concentration program by students enrolled in the Residential College Students wishing to pursue a problem-centered interdisciplinary program in the social sciences must develop a concentration plan in consultation with concentration advisors and complete the following requirements: Prerequisites: A minimum of two introductory courses, one in a disciplinary department and one RC Social Science interdisciplinary introduction (RCSSCI 202, 220, 222, 271, 280, 310, or 311) The Basic Seminar (RCSSCI 290) to develop a concentration prospectus. Required courses: Two courses in social theory. RCSSCI 301 is required; a second may be RCSSCI 302 or an approved substitute in LS&A. One course in quantitative methods. RCSSCI 295, or an approved substitute (STAT 350, SOC 210, ECON 404) Specialization: A minimum of five courses (20 credits) at the upper level (300 and above), chosen as part of the approved concentration plan and including a senior project. Creative Writing and Literature May be elected as a departmental concentration program by students enrolled in the Residential College Students wishing to pursue a sustained practice in creative writing take a combination of writing courses in a selected genre and literature courses, distributed as follows A minimum of four creative writing classes, three at the upper level (300 and above), mixing seminars (RCHUMS 220, 221, 222, 242, 320, 321, 322) and tutorials (RCHUMS 325, 326, 425, 426) A minimum of five upper level (300 and above) literature courses at least one of which must be ancient (RCHUMS 309, CLCIV 390, ENGLISH 401) or medieval (RCHUMS 301, ENGLISH 370) literature. Drama May be elected as a departmental concentration program by students enrolled in the Residential College Students wishing to pursue a sustained exploration of dramatic literature and its performance must complete a minimum of 38 credits of course work, distributed as follows: Prerequisite: RCHUMS 280 The Middle Sequence: RCHUMS 282, THTREMUS 321 and 322, and four courses chosen from RCHUMS 380, 381, 385, 386, 387, 389, 390 or approved substitutes), and RCHUMS 482 for students proposing a senior project The Senior Sequence: RCHUMS 480 and 481 or an approved senior project. Individual Concentration Program The Residential College offers the opportunity to formulate an individualized concentration to RC students unable to find an existing degree program within the Residential College, or in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, which meets their specific academic needs and interests. Students wishing to pursue this option must have a good idea of what they want to achieve, consult with RC faculty and (where appropriate) other UM faculty, and develop a carefully thought out academic plan of study. Students interested in this option should start by discussing the matter with the head of the RC Individualized Concentration Program (ICP), whose name can be obtained at the RC Counseling Office in 134 Tyler. With the assistance of the ICP head, the student will need to identify one or two faculty members -- at least one of whom is on the RC faculty -- willing to serve as her/his concentration advisor(s). The concentration advisor(s) will help the student formulate an appropriate academic plan of study, and that plan must be approved by the advisor(s) and by the ICP head before the student can formally declare the individualized concentration. After the concentration is declared, the student must continue to consult with her/his advisor(s) at least once a term before registering for courses in the following term; and completion of the concentration must be certified by an advisor who is a member of the RC faculty. Note: Students who wish to declare an individualized concentration are strongly advised to do so before the end of their sophomore year. Under exceptional circumstances an individualized concentration may be approved as late as during the junior year, but in no cases during the senior year. 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