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The following is a list of undergraduate courses offered at NYU
Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of human beings and their cultures. It covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Sociocultural anthropology (the study of social groups)
- Archaeology (the study of past cultures through their artefacts)
- Biological anthropology (the study of evolution and variation among living species)
Anthropologists use various research methods to answer their questions, including interviews, surveys, observations and experiments. They may also draw on historical records or physical evidence, like bones found at archaeological sites. Anthropologists often work closely with scientists specializing in other disciplines, such as biology or engineering. For example, an archaeologist might collaborate with an anthropologist to learn how people lived thousands of years ago by studying their tools or dwelling places preserved underground today!
Art History
This course will overview Western art from the Renaissance through the 20th century, including artists like Michelangelo, Raphael and Picasso. Students will explore how other cultures and traditions around them influenced their works and examine how their styles changed over time. They’ll also learn about some of history’s most famous movements, such as Impressionism and Cubism, to better understand what makes each artist unique. Prerequisites: None Course Duration: 5 weeks Course Location: New York City Cost: $4200
Biology
Biology is the study of life. It’s a science that studies living things, their structure, function and evolution. Biology helps us understand how humans work and how we can maintain good health by learning about our body systems and how they interact.
It’s also important to note that biology isn’t just limited to humans — it includes all living things on Earth!
It’s also important to note that biology isn’t just limited to humans — it includes all living things on Earth!
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, its composition, structure and properties. It also includes the study of changes in materials as they interact with each other. Chemistry is a branch of physical science and can be divided into several sub-disciplines, including biochemistry, organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry.
Chemistry has many practical applications in everyday life, such as making food taste better or helping doctors diagnose diseases.
Chemistry has many practical applications in everyday life, such as making food taste better or helping doctors diagnose diseases.
Economics
Economics is the study of how people make decisions and interact with each other. It tries to answer questions like:
- How do we produce goods and services?
- How do we distribute them?
- And what motivates us to do so in the first place?
English Literature & Composition
English literature and composition is a course of study in the humanities focusing on literary texts and their contexts. It is often divided into two parts, with the first covering the medieval period to the 18th century and the second covering the 19th century to the present day.
It can be taken as either an academic major or minor at NYU; however, if you wish to pursue an English major or minor, please note that these require four years of college-level English courses (8 semesters).
It can be taken as either an academic major or minor at NYU; however, if you wish to pursue an English major or minor, please note that these require four years of college-level English courses (8 semesters).
Film & Media Studies
This course is for you if you’re interested in the movies, TV shows and video games that fill our lives. You’ll learn about the history of film and media studies and how to analyze different media types for their cultural impact.
You will also get an introduction to theoretical approaches to understanding how we consume media today–from feminist theory on gender representation in cinema to Marxist analysis of advertising techniques used by advertisers who want us all to buy more stuff! This class provides a foundation in critical thinking skills so that when you see something on TV or online (or even hear someone talking), it won’t just be entertainment anymore: It will become an opportunity for critical reflection on what messages these stories are trying to send us about ourselves as individuals within society at large.
You will also get an introduction to theoretical approaches to understanding how we consume media today–from feminist theory on gender representation in cinema to Marxist analysis of advertising techniques used by advertisers who want us all to buy more stuff! This class provides a foundation in critical thinking skills so that when you see something on TV or online (or even hear someone talking), it won’t just be entertainment anymore: It will become an opportunity for critical reflection on what messages these stories are trying to send us about ourselves as individuals within society at large.
French Language and Culture
French is a Romance language that originated in France. It is spoken by more than 220 million people worldwide, making it the fifth most spoken language in the world and one of the official languages of the United Nations. French is also the official language of many African countries and former colonies, such as Haiti and Senegal; furthermore, it was once used as an international language between European powers during their colonial rule over Africa.
French has been taught at NYU since 1766, when classes were first held by a professor named Jean-Louis de Lolme (1740-1791). He taught his students how to read French literature written before 1700 so they could better understand what they were reading! Today’s course focuses on modern French culture through different types of media like movies or music videos–you might even be able to find some studies offered online!
French has been taught at NYU since 1766, when classes were first held by a professor named Jean-Louis de Lolme (1740-1791). He taught his students how to read French literature written before 1700 so they could better understand what they were reading! Today’s course focuses on modern French culture through different types of media like movies or music videos–you might even be able to find some studies offered online!
Geography, Environment, and Society (GESS)
- Geography, Environment, and Society (GESS) is a broad and diverse discipline that allows students to engage in and learn about the world around them. It is one of NYU’s most popular majors, with many graduates pursuing careers in government agencies or non-profit organizations such as Greenpeace International; others have started their businesses based on an interest they developed while studying GESS at NYU.
- Our curriculum allows you to explore topics ranging from climate change mitigation strategies to urban planning challenges facing cities like New York City today. We encourage our students’ curiosity by teaching them how human choices affect our environment both locally and globally–and then helping them understand how those decisions might be made differently if we knew more about how our actions impact other people around us
German Language and Culture
German is the official language of Germany and Austria. It’s also one of Europe’s most widely spoken first languages, with over 100 million native speakers. German is an essential language for business, education and tourism because it’s used throughout Europe, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg.
If you want to learn more about this fascinating language, check out our list of undergraduate courses!
If you want to learn more about this fascinating language, check out our list of undergraduate courses!
