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Poetry of Perpetual War — LIT2258.01

Spring 2018
Instructor: Stefania Heim
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Credits: 4
We will begin our study of War Poetry not on the beach before Troy or in the trenches of the first World War, but in our present moment, when, as legal scholar Mary Dudziak argues, wartime is no longer “an exception to normal peacetime,” but “the only kind of time we have.” What are War Poems when war is everywhere and always? Who does and does not get to write them? What kind
Literature

Poets' Love: The Song Cycle — MVO4127.01

Spring 2020
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Credits: 2
This class is directed toward the somewhat advanced vocal performer. They will learn about German Lieder, the wonderful confluence of text and music, which is a highpoint of the Romantic period in music. They will study and perform Schumann’s Dichterliebe, one of the greatest song cycles ever written. Students will together and separately learn all of the sixteen songs and
Music

Point of Criticality: Problems of Complexity — APA4203.01

Spring 2014
Instructor: Susan Sgorbati
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Credits: 4
This is a course on the relationship of complex systems to conflict analysis. Concepts such as self-organization and improvisation, emergence, pattern recognition and complexity, feedback loops, nesting and topologies will all be examined as aspects of how complex problems are constructed. By looking at the 10 Step Complexity CR Model, we will analyze two case studies of
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Point of Criticality: Problems of Complexity — APA4203.01

Spring 2015
Instructor: Susan Sgorbati
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Credits: 4
This is a course on the relationship of complex systems to conflict analysis. Concepts such as self-organization and improvisation, emergence, pattern recognition and complexity, feedback loops, nesting and topologies will all be examined as aspects of how complex problems are constructed. "Thinking in Systems" by Donella Meadows is the primary text. By looking at the 10 Step
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Point of Criticality: Problems of Complexity — APA2140.01

Spring 2017
Instructor: Susan Sgorbati
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Credits: 2
This course looks at the application of complex systems analysis to problem-solving. Concepts such as self-organization, emergence and complexity will be examined in the context of case studies of specific conflicts and how they are or are not resolved. The central text is "Thinking in Systems" by environmental scientist, Donella Meadows as well as readings from scientists,
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Point, Curve, Surface, Solid - 3D Modeling and Fabrication — VA2117.01

Fall 2018
Instructor: Farhad Mirza
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Credits: 2
This course explores methods of translating imagined shapes into three-dimensional objects. Students will study how sub-division, approximation, and discretization can be used to separate forms into component parts. Course work will focus on how systematic breaking-down of form reveals qualities that can be intentionally altered, thus changing their properties (visible or
Visual Arts

Political Anthropology — ANT2215.01

Spring 2026
Instructor: Marios Falaris
Days & Time: MO,TH 1:40pm-3:30pm
Credits: 4

How can anthropology help us understand political dynamics around the world? This course will introduce students to a range of approaches anthropologists have developed in the study of politics and the political. The course will consider anthropological methods for studying the powerful, the state and institutions, and political

Anthropology

Political Ceramics — CER4210.01

Fall 2016
Instructor: Barry Bartlett
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Credits: 4
This class will investigate the nature of making objects that address current political issues relating to the upcoming presidential election. Students will be asked to explore, identify culturally held meanings, values, and imagery stemming from the political discussion of our national debate leading up to the November election. From these discussions students will create work
Visual Arts

Political Ceramics —

Spring 2016
Instructor: Barry Bartlett
Days & Time:
Credits: 4
ART HISTORY This class will investigate the nature of making objects that address current political issues relating to the upcoming presidential election. Students will be asked to explore, identify culturally held meanings, values and imagery stemming from the political discussion of our national debate leading up to the November election. From these discussions students

Political Economy of Imperialism — PEC2264.01

Spring 2022
Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
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Credits: 4
This course focuses on imperial expansion and anti-imperial movements for self-determination in the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. Conceptualizing differences and similarities between modern and earlier empires, we will explore questions such as: What is the relationship between imperialism and the spread of capitalism? What are the political and economic factors that
Society Culture and Thought

Political Economy of the Environment — PEC4215.01

Fall 2013
Instructor: Robin Kemkes
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 4
How do we best manage the world's ecosystems to support our economy, livelihoods and well-being? This course will use the tragedy of the commons as a framework to examine pressing socio-ecological dilemmas such as climate change, declining ocean fisheries, water pollution and biodiversity loss. We will explore a variety of policies, programs and governance structures for
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Political Ideologies in Action: American Conservatism — POL2209.01

Fall 2026
Instructor: John Hultgren
Days & Time: MO,TH 1:40pm-3:30pm
Credits: 4

Contemporary American conservatism has evolved considerably from its historical roots in the ideologies of classical conservatism and classical liberalism. How did we get from Edmund Burke to Steve Bannon? From the Federalists to the Freedom Caucus? To gain insight into these questions, this course will explore how the aforementioned ideologies have intersected with four

Politics

Political Ideologies in Action: American Conservatism — SCT2107.01

Fall 2017
Instructor: John Hultgren
Days & Time:
Credits: 4
Contemporary American conservatism has moved a long way from its historical roots in the ideologies of classical conservatism and classical liberalism. How did we get from Edmund Burke to Steve Bannon? From the Federalists to the Freedom Caucus? To gain insight into these questions, this course will explore four traditions within American conservative thought: (1)
Environment Society Culture and Thought

Political Ideologies in Action: American Conservatism — SCT2107.01

Fall 2020
Instructor: John Hultgren
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Credits: 4
Contemporary American conservatism has moved a long way from its historical roots in the ideologies of classical conservatism and classical liberalism. How did we get from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump? From the Federalists to the Freedom Caucus? With an election looming, and chaos unfolding, this course will explore how the aforementioned ideologies have intersected with four
CAPA Society Culture and Thought

Political Ideologies in Action: American Conservatism — POL2209.01

Fall 2024
Instructor: John Hultgren
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Credits: 4
Contemporary American conservatism has evolved considerably from its historical roots in the ideologies of classical conservatism and classical liberalism. How did we get from Edmund Burke to Steve Bannon? From the Federalists to the Freedom Caucus? To gain insight into these questions, this course will explore how the aforementioned ideologies have intersected with four
Society Culture and Thought

Political Ideologies in Action: Socialism in the United States — POL4241.01

Spring 2023
Instructor: John Hultgren
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Credits: 4
In his 1906 work, "Why is there no socialism in the United States?," German sociologist Werner Sombart famously mused that American socialism had been ship-wrecked “on reefs of roast beef and apple pie.” While the relative affluence of American workers certainly impacted Leftist organizing at that time, there is a storied history of socialist thought and practice in the United
Society Culture and Thought

Political Ideologies in Action: Socialism in the United States — POL4241.01

Spring 2025
Instructor: John Hultgren
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Credits: 4
In his 1906 work, “Why is there no socialism in the United States?,” German sociologist Werner Sombart famously mused that American socialism had been ship-wrecked “on reefs of roast beef and apple pie.” While the relative affluence of American workers certainly impacted Leftist organizing at that time, there is a storied history of socialist thought and practice in the United
Society Culture and Thought

Political Psychology — PSY2211.01

Fall 2016
Instructor: Eileen Scully
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Credits: 4
Why do people support Donald Trump? Why does part of the public think same-sex marriage is a human right, while the other sees it as destroying the family? Why do some look at Israel and see a liberal, innovative state, and others a racist one? In this class we will explore these questions using the lens of Political Psychology. In addition to discussing key theories in the
Society Culture and Thought

Political Theory Workshop — POL4402.01

Fall 2026
Instructor: John Hultgren
Days & Time: WE 10:00am-11:50am
Credits: 2

“For those who are concerned with the history of political theories,” Sheldon Wolin wrote in a 1969 essay, “the vocation has become a demanding one at the present time.” If Wolin was alarmed then by the drive to render the study of politics “scientific” – thus relegating political theory to the dust-bin of

Politics

Politics and Governance in Africa — POL4237.01

Fall 2018
Instructor: Rotimi Suberu
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Credits: 4
Among regions of the world, Africa is more or less unique for its large number of fragile and unstable states, poor governance, explosive social and demographic pressures, and recent hopeful economic and political transitions. This course surveys the big questions, enduring challenges, and leading theories of contemporary African politics and governance. Themes to be explored
Society Culture and Thought

Politics and Governance in Africa — POL4237.01

Fall 2013
Instructor: Rotimi Suberu
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 4
Among regions of the world, Africa is more or less unique for its large number of fragile and unstable states, poor governance, explosive social and demographic pressures, and recent hopeful economic and political transitions. This course surveys the big questions, enduring challenges, and leading theories of contemporary African politics and governance. Themes to be explored
Social Science

Politics of Judgment: Who Am I to Judge? — POL2106.01

Spring 2016
Instructor: Eileen Scully
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Credits: 4
The faculty of judgment might be thought of as the capacity to make decisions and choices in the absence of principles or procedures that dictate or generate "correct" answers. In this course we will ask what is required of "good judgment" in politics and of whom its practice should be required, with particular attention to democratic theory and practice. Is
Society Culture and Thought

Polynomials and Geometry — MAT2117.01

Fall 2018
Instructor: Andrew McIntyre
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Credits: 4
This course builds on and extends high school algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. It develops these topics from a classical and historical perspective. It is one good entry point for students who are confident with high school algebra and precalculus, and it may be used as a prerequisite for Calculus A, Linear Algebra, and some other more advanced mathematics classes. Topics
Science and Mathematics

Polyrhythms — MPF4124.01

Spring 2018
Instructor: Susie Ibarra
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Credits: 2
This performance ensemble will study polyrhythmic theory practiced in the Sub-Sahara, Southeast Asia , Caribbean , and Western music cultures. The individuals and ensemble will learn to play music that incorporates playing two or more contradicting rhythms at once. Each student will compose a piece for the ensemble to perform that is influenced by one or more of the
Music