Society Culture and Thought

Global Environmental Politics — POL2108.01

Instructor: John Hultgren

Credits: 4

Contemporary efforts to confront our most pressing ecological problems are characterized by a tension between the global realities of these problems and the territorial borders and logics that define sovereign nation-states. This course will explore this tension in three parts. First, we will engage with a variety of theoretical and conceptual debates introduced by scholars of

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Global Environmental Politics — POL2108.01

Instructor: John Hultgren

Days & Time: MO,TH 10:00am-11:50am

Credits: 4

Contemporary efforts to confront our most pressing ecological problems are characterized by a tension between the global realities of these problems and the territorial borders and logics that define sovereign nation-states. This course will explore this tension in three parts. First, we will engage with a variety of theoretical and conceptual debates introduced by scholars

Environment Politics

Global Environmental Politics — ENV2176.01

Instructor: John Hultgren

Credits: 4

Contemporary efforts to confront our most pressing ecological problems are characterized by a tension between the global realities of these problems and the territorial borders and logics that define sovereign nation-states. This course will explore this tension in three parts. First, we will engage with a variety of theoretical and conceptual debates introduced by

Environment Society Culture and Thought

Global Ethics/Global Justice — PHI2110.01

Instructor: Paul Voice

Credits: 4

What do we owe to distant others? What responsibilities do we have to address the misfortunes of citizens of other countries? What, if anything, do we owe future generations? Does the idea of global justice make sense? These and other questions are addressed through a careful reading and analysis of a variety of philosophical arguments. You will be expected to write two papers

Society Culture and Thought

Global Ethics/Global Justice — PHI2110.01

Instructor: Paul Voice

Credits: 4

What do we owe to distant others? What responsibilities do we have to address the misfortunes of citizens of other countries? What, if anything, do we owe future generations? Does the idea of global justice make sense? These and other questions are addressed through a careful reading and analysis of a variety of philosophical arguments.

Society Culture and Thought

Global Political Economy — PEC2256.01

Instructor: Carly Rudzinski

Credits: 4

This course provides a foundation for the study of global political economy by exploring how the spread of capitalism shaped, and continues to shape, our modern world. Relatedly, we will examine the global impacts of slavery, abolition, colonialism, and movements for self-determination. Drawing from classical and contemporary texts, we will look at debates over free trade and

Society Culture and Thought

Global Politics — POL2253.01

Instructor: Carly Rudzinski

Credits: 4

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Globalization — ANT4107.01

Instructor: Miroslava Prazak

Credits: 4

The world is changing rapidly in the 21st century, but what shape is it taking? People are on the move, spurred by shifts in the global economy, political systems, communication and technology. What is the effect of such change on human cultures and the environment? We begin by exploring some of the principal historical and contemporary drivers of change: the development of

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GLocalization 101: Governing Globalized Localities — APA2129.01

Instructor: Eileen Scully

Credits: 4

"GLocalization" is an ongoing phenomenon. It has been described as a re-scaling of state power in the midst of geopolitical fragmentation and reconfiguration. Moving upward, we see nation-states delegating responsibility and sovereignty to international bodies. Moving downward, we see central governments devolving power and functions to state and "megapolitan" regional

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GLocalization Projects — APA4157.01

Instructor: Eileen Scully

Credits: 4

This course provides opportunities for students to pursue individual and collaborative projects focused on improving state and local governments (villages, towns, counties, states, provinces, and regions) in the United States or elsewhere. Weekly class meetings are opportunities to present and discuss work-in-progress, and to consult one-on-one with the instructor. Some

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Governing America — HIS2257.01

Instructor: Eileen Scully

Credits: 4

Who’s running America, how, and to what ends? To get at these questions, we will conduct a wide-ranging overview of American governance. With an eye on the 2020 general election, our focus will be on political parties, the electoral college, campaign strategies, voting rights, congressional representation, “dark money,” social media politicking, and emerging cyber-threats to

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Governing America — HIS2257.02

Instructor: Carly Rudzinski

Credits: 4

Who’s running America, how, and to what ends? To get at these questions, we will conduct a wide-ranging overview of American governance. With an eye on the 2020 general election, our focus will be on political parties, the electoral college, campaign strategies, voting rights, congressional representation, “dark money,” social media politicking, and emerging cyber-threats to

Society Culture and Thought

Happiness — PHI2143.01

Instructor: Douglas Kremm

Credits: 4

This course will examine a range of questions about the nature of happiness. What is happiness, and why does it matter? Is it the main thing we should pursue in life, or are there other things that are more important? Is it a kind of pleasant feeling, or is it something more "objective" than that? What assumptions about happiness are implicit in the ways that psychologists,

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Haptic Media — MS2110.01

Instructor: Teddy Pozo

Credits: 4

“Haptic” is a word that refers to the sense of touch, derived from a Greek root meaning to grasp, perceive, or fasten. Haptic technologies and haptic aesthetics may communicate through, or mediate this tactile sense between people. We often think of touch as doing things with our hands, but touch affects all parts of the body, playing a role in smell (particles entering the

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Helping Skills — PSY2214.01

Instructor: Emily Waterman

Credits: 4

This course is an introduction to dyadic (one on one) helping and communication skills that prompt personal growth and development. Students will learn about theories, techniques, and research regarding effective helping skills and human behavior. We will cover a range of specific skills and the rationale for their use, and how to apply these skills appropriately during helping

Society Culture and Thought

Hip Hop Archaeology — MS2105.01

Instructor: Brian Michael Murphy

Credits: 4

Hip hop music producers have long practiced “diggin’ in the crates”—a phrase that denotes searching through record collections to find material to sample. In this course, we will examine the material and technological history of hip hop culture, with particular attention to hip hop’s tendency to sample, remix, mash-up, and repurpose existing media artifacts to create new works

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Hip Hop Archaeology — MS2105.01

Instructor: Brian Michael Murphy

Credits: 4

Hip hop music producers have long practiced “diggin’ in the crates”—a phrase that denotes searching through record collections to find material to sample. In this course, we will examine the material and technological history of hip hop culture, with particular attention to hip hop’s tendency to sample, remix, mash-up, and repurpose existing media artifacts to create new works

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Historical Grievances and Retrospective Redress — APA4129.01

Instructor: Eileen Scully

Credits: 4

This course is an opportunity to explore the politics of history-based grievances, including slavery, forced labor, genocide, mass violence, wartime plunder, and localized state-sanctioned violence. We will also explore an emerging array of reconciliation models, including trials, truth commissions, reparations, community mediation, and revisions of national narratives. The

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History of Christianity: From the Hebrews to Henry VIII — HIS2227.01

Instructor: Carol Pal

Credits: 4

The aim of this course is to explore the development of Christianity as a set of interlocking complex systems with an equally complex history. Christianity has been around for 2,000 years, and there is no denying that we live under its enormously powerful influence. Millions have fought and died over it. But even those who identify themselves as

Society Culture and Thought

History of Christianity: From the Hebrews to Henry VIII — HIS2227.01

Instructor: Carol Pal

Credits: 4

The aim of this course is to explore the development of Christianity as a set of interlocking complex systems with an equally complex history. Christianity has been around for 2,000 years, and there is no denying that we live under its enormously powerful influence. Millions have fought and died over it. But even those who identify themselves as Christians often seem to be

Society Culture and Thought

History of Christianity: From the Hebrews to Henry VIII — HIS2227.01

Instructor: Carol Pal

Credits: 4

Society Culture and Thought

History of Medicine: From Hippocrates to Harvey — HIS2312.01

Instructor: Carol Pal

Credits: 4

How did premodern culture understand the human body? How did it work? Where did it fit in the Great Chain of Being, and what differentiated men from women? Medicine has always been a hybrid of thinking, seeing, knowing, and doing. But what defined medicine in the past? Was it a science, an art, or merely a collection of practices? Between the age of Hippocrates and the age of

Society Culture and Thought

History of Medicine: From Hippocrates to Harvey — HIS2183.01

Instructor: Carol Pal

Credits: 4

How did pre-modern culture understand the human body? How did it work? Where did it fit in the Great Chain of Being, and what differentiated men from women? Medicine has always been a hybrid of thinking, seeing, knowing, and doing. But what defined medicine in the past? Was it a science, an art, or a random assortment of practices? Between the age of Hippocrates and the

Society Culture and Thought

History of Science: From Aristotle to Newton — HIS2254.01

Instructor: Carol Pal

Credits: 4

History tells us that humans have always wondered about the natural world. For thousands of years, our ancestors gazed in wonder at the heavens, experimented with plants and medicines, and tried to comprehend their own mortality. But when did “science” actually begin to be its own field, separate from philosophy, astrology, or faith? Beginning with human origins and prehistoric

Society Culture and Thought

History of Science: From Aristotle to Newton — HIS2254.01

Instructor: Carol Pal

Credits: 4

History tells us that humans have always wondered about the natural world. For thousands of years, our ancestors gazed in wonder at the heavens, experimented with plants and medicines, and tried to comprehend their own mortality. But when did “science” actually begin to be its own field, separate from philosophy, astrology, or faith? Beginning with human origins and prehistoric

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