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Prototyping An Innovation Lab — APA2446.02
A prototyping environment is a kind of software that supports experimentation and rapid iteration of ideas. For the past 30 years I have worked on a prototyping environment called Max used by musicians and artists around the world — including at Bennington. Through this experience I have learned we can also build an organization as a kind of prototyping environment according to
Proust — FRE4720.01
In this course, students will read Proust's novel, À la recherche du temps perdu, focusing more closely on Swann's Way, The Captive, and Time Regained. An exploration of the historical, cultural and artistic context, as well as cinematic adaptations and various theoretical analyses will support a close reading of the text. Written assignments and oral presentations will help
Proust — FRE4804.01
In this course, students will read Proust’s novel, focusing more closely on Swann’s way, The Captive and Time regained. An exploration of the historical, cultural and artistic context, as well as cinematic adaptations will support a close reading of the text. Written assignments and oral presentations will help students improve their reading, speaking and writing skills in
Psychedelics: Mind and Brain — BIO2277.01
Psychedelic substances can induce remarkably profound altered states of consciousness. Derived from plants, fungi, and even animals or synthesized in the laboratory; these mind-altering substances have played important roles in medicine, religious practices, and social movements across cultures and time. Today, we are experiencing a “psychedelic renaissance”, as interest
Psychological Assessment Workshop — PSY4212.01
This advanced seminar will focus on techniques of psychological test construction. Issues of reliability and validity of psychological tests will be explored as we construct and validate “new” projective tests based upon traditional models. We will explore scoring systems from the standpoint of theoretical and empirical utility. This will be a hands-on workshop and
Psychological Experimentation — PSY2109.01
Psychologists collect data about people and do so systematically. This course will use the history of psychology and look at classic psychological experiments as a way to think about experimentation itself: how do we answer the questions we really want to ask? Historically important experiments in social, developmental, abnormal and cognitive psychology will be read and
Psychological Experimentation — PSY2109.01
Psychologists collect data about people and do so systematically. This course will use the history of psychology and look at classic psychological experiments as a way to think about experimentation itself: how do we answer the questions we really want to ask? Historically important experiments in social, developmental, abnormal and cognitive psychology will be read and
Psychological Study of Sex and Gender — PSY2240.02
Why do people want to know about a baby's sex? How are children socialized into gender/sex binaries? How are gender roles created? How is gender/sex related to sexuality? What is it that we are attracted to in another person? Body frames? Masculinity/femininity? Having a penis or a vagina/vulva? How does gender/sex depend on other categories such as race/ethnicity, nationality,
Psychological Study of Sex and Gender — PSY2240.02
Students in this course will (1) question the meanings of social categories such as women, men, sex, and gender; (2) learn how sex and gender intersect with other social categories such as race, ethnicity, sexuality, nationality, social class, religion, and disability; and (3) develop an understanding of interlocking systems of oppression (e.g. sexism, racism, classism,
Psychological Study of Sex and Gender — PSY2240.01
Why do people want to know about a baby's sex? How are children socialized into gender/sex binaries? How are gender roles created? How is gender/sex related to sexuality? What is it that we are attracted to in another person? Body frames? Masculinity/femininity? Having a penis or a vagina/vulva? How does gender/sex depend on other categories such as race/ethnicity, nationality,
Psychology of Class — PSY4224.01
In recent years there has been renewed interest among psychologists regarding how individuals’ socio-economic position shape their psychology. In this course we will explore how class background shapes people’s emotions, tastes (for food, music or art), and political ideologies. We will study these questions using both classical sociological theories (Marx, Weber, and Bourdieu)
Psychology of Creativity: Making Using Metaphors — PSY4226.01
This course will address two large areas in the psychology of creativity: (1) special creativity, that is, the study of creative persons and the specific characteristics of high-level creative thinkers. We will look at how creativity is measured, what personal characteristics or life circumstances seem to foster creative achievement, and the contributions of history in making
Psychology of Creativity: Making and Using Metaphors — PSY4226.01
This course will address two large areas in the psychology of creativity: (1) special creativity, that is, the study of creative persons and the specific characteristics of high-level creative thinkers. We will look at how creativity is measured, what personal characteristics or life circumstances seem to foster creative achievement, and the contributions of history in making
Psychology of Creativity: Making and Using Metaphors — PSY4226.01
This course will address two large areas in the psychology of creativity: (1) special creativity, that is, the study of creative persons and the specific characteristics of high-level creative thinkers. We will look at how creativity is measured, what personal characteristics or life circumstances seem to foster creative achievement, and the contributions of history in making
Psychology of Gender and Sexuality — PSY2119.02
In this seminar, we will explore the processes of gender identity development in childhood and adolescence. We will examine gender identity development among gender conforming (cisgender) and transgender children and young adults. In addition, we will review research on the determinant of sexual orientation and the psychological processes influencing sexual desire and romantic
Psychology of Gender and Sexuality — PSY2385.01
This course will examine the categories of gender and sexuality within and beyond the psychological discipline and aims to familiarize students with major theoretical perspectives on gender including social constructionism, feminism, queer theory, and decolonization. The program will draw from psychological empirical research on gender and sexuality across history and culture
Psychology of Gender and Sexuality — PSY2385.01
This program will examine the categories of gender and sexuality within and beyond the psychological discipline and aims to familiarize students with major theoretical perspectives on gender including social constructionism, feminism, queer theory, and decolonization. The program will draw from psychological empirical research on gender and sexuality across history and culture
Psychology of Language — PSY2118.01
How do children learn language? What about adults---isn't it harder to learn a new language past puberty? What is the cognitive impact of bilingualism or multilingualism? How is language related to human emotion and behavior, including in treating mental illness? To develop answers to these questions, we will read and discuss articles, analyze
Psychology Research Workshop — PSY4390.01
In this class, students will work in small groups to carry out psychology research projects from start to finish. The groups will do a (fast) literature review; IRB proposal; research design; data collection and data analysis. Each group will work on the same project throughout the term. In order to get going on projects, we will work on topics of the instructor’s choosing: one
Psychopathology — CMH5116.01
In this course, students will gain a thorough understanding of mental health disorders as defined by the current DSM (DSM-5-TR). Topics include the classification, diagnosis, and treatment of mood, anxiety, psychotic, personality, and trauma-related disorders. Students will also explore the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to
Psychopharmacology — CMH5117.01
This course introduces students to the basic principles of psychopharmacology, focusing on medications commonly used to treat mental health disorders. Topics include the mechanisms of action, side effects, and therapeutic uses of medications for mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders. Students will learn to collaborate effectively
Psychophysiology Research — PSY4103.01
Students will investigate the relationship between psychological constructs and physiological responses through research projects. the focus of the class is the application of practical knowledge, with some discussion of the psychological theory behind the measures. Equipment is available for students to collect data from multiple modalities including, cardiovascular function