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POL 341 - Latin American Politics (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1) History, present characteristics, and future prospects of political systems in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Addresses decolonization, authoritarianism, democratization, human rights, the political effects of social institutions and economic crises, and foreign relations with the US and other powers. Prerequisite: POL 143 , LAS 141 , or HIS 141 . Alternate years.
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POL 346 - Political Economy of Developing Countries (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1) Political-economic systems of selected developing countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Discussions of independence movements, post-independence experiences of civilian rule, civil-military relations, and the evolving relationships between politics and economics in these countries. Prerequisite: POL 143 . Alternate years.
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POL 348 - U.S. Foreign Policy (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1) Process by which U.S. foreign policy is made and implemented, focusing on contemporary cases. Emphasis on how the political process and distribution of authority affect policy. Prerequisite: POL 142 .
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POL 349 - International Political Economy (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1) This class uses methods and theorems central to international economics in the areas of trade and money (such as comparative advantage, factor and sector models, partial and general equilibrium, the Heckscher-Ohlin model, imperfect competition, import-substitution vs. export-orientation, strategic trade theory, balance of payments, aggregate demand, the Stolper-Samuelson theorem, and other concepts, methods, and theorems) to sustain an economically informed discussion of the political constraints upon and political implications of international exchange of goods and currencies. I have often noted that the class covers a large part of the same economic material as ECB 223 (International Economics), though we constantly direct our attention to the questions of what political constraints preclude or modify the outcomes economists expect and how economic developments favor and constrain the desires of domestic political actors. The class also has a substantial focus upon the political constraints upon economic development, that highlights the very important interactions between these economic and political science concepts in a particular policy area that is often of interest to students. Thus, the focus of the class is upon questions that are of interest to both economists and political scientists, and my hope is that our attention to the interaction between economics and politics - each viewed through the disciplinary lenses best adapted to understanding them - will help my students understand the value of using multiple disciplinary approaches to approach problems. Prerequisites: POL 142 and ECB 101 . Alternate years.
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POL 352 - Topics: Politics of Race & Ethnicity (1)1 Recent events have highlighted the impact of race and racial tensions on American politics. This course will broadly review the ways in which race and ethnicity shape and are shaped by American politics. In this class we will address a number of questions that will provide a better understanding of how race plays a role in American politics. How do race and ethnicity become politicized? What role does ethnic or racial identity play in one’s political behavior and decision-making processes? To what extent do political institutions and institutional design reinforce the salience of ethnic or racial identity in politics? These are just some of the questions that we will explore, as well as some of the methodological challenges involved in studying the politics of race and ethnicity. POL 172 OR POL 262
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POL 358 - Political Behavior, Participation and Activism (American Politics & Public Policy) (1) Political behavior is the study of the way people think, feel about politics, and how and why they act (or choose not to act) on those thoughts and feelings.It is also about understanding how different actors such as parties, interest groups, the media, and political elites influence the decisions of individuals to participate in the process. Democratic theory is built on the principle that citizens can make informed and rational choices. This course looks at the opinion formation of individuals and how these individuals become engaged in the political process.
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POL 361 - Race, Sex, and the Constitution (American Politics & Public Policy) (1) Exploration of Constitutional principles including equal protection of the laws, privacy, and freedom of speech as they apply to issues of race, gender, and ethnicity: race and sex discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, abortion, pornography, privacy rights, hate speech, political correctness, etc. This course also counts towards the GSS major. Prerequisites: POL 172 and junior standing. Alternate years.
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POL 363 - Campaigns and Elections (American Politics & Public Policy) (1) Examination of the electoral process in the U.S. This course also addresses in depth the factors that contribute to voting behaviors of citizens examined from the point of view of both citizens and campaights and how these aspects contribute to electoral success or failure. Prerequisite: POL 172 . Alternate years.
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POL 364 - Congress and the Presidency (American Politics & Public Policy) (1) In-depth study of the central institutions of the American political system and the evolving relationship between them. Prerequisite: POL 172 . Alternate years.
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POL 365 - Constitutional Law: The American System (American Politics & Public Policy) (1) Structure and function of the American judicial system and its role in constitutional interpretation. The court’s role in three great conflicts that have shaped the American experience: (1) nation vs. states-the struggle for sovereignty, (2) Congress vs. President-the struggle for supremacy over national policy, and (3) government vs. business-the struggle over government regulation of the economy. Prerequisites: POL 172 and junior standing. Alternate years.
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POL 366 - Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties (American Politics & Public Policy) (1) Rights of individuals in America. The court’s role in three broad areas: (1) criminal prosecution, (2) free expression, and (3) race and sex discrimination. Prerequisites: POL 172 and junior standing. Alternate years.
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POL 367 - Urban Politics and Policy (American Politics & Public Policy) (1) Government in urban America. Issues of public policy, and their consequences for city dwellers and the nation. Feasibility and desirability of various solutions. Prerequisite: POL 172 or POL 182 . Alternate years.
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POL 368 - Environmental Politics and Policy (American Politics & Public Policy) (1) Analysis of the policy process concerning energy and environmental issues, emphasizing the interrelated roles of Congress, federal and state agencies, the President, interest groups, etc., and including an evaluation of alternative policies. Prerequisite: POL 172 or POL 182 . Alternate years.
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POL 371 - Wilderness Politics and Policy (American Politics & Public Policy) (1) An exploration of governmental policies designed to preserve and manage wilderness areas in the United States. Taught at the Wilderness Field Station and in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Registration entails additional costs. Prerequisites: POL 172 or POL 182 and permission of the instructor. Alternate years.
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POL 372 - Current Cases before the Supreme Court (American Politics & Public Policy) (1) Examination of selected cases to be heard by the Supreme Court through lecture, discussion, and oral argument. Case analysis by Judge Hansen and Professor Sutherland in the first half of the course; oral argument by students in the last half. Prerequisite: POL 172 .
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POL 380 - Political Affairs Internship (1) Field experience in applied politics. See Additional Academic Opportunities , All-College Independent Study Courses 280/380. Prerequisites: acceptance by a sponsoring agency or individual and approval of a formal prospectus by the faculty sponsor.
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POL 381 - Education Policy in America: Dollars, Sticks, or Carrots? (American Politics & Public Policy) (1) This course will focus on analyzing contemporary education policy in the United States. We will explore the motivations, goals, and outcomes of major educational policies. Have they achieved what they intended to accomplish? Why or why not? We will also consider issues concerning the role of education in society, the presence and impact of inequality in education, and the role of the federal government in guiding education policy. Throughout the course we will return to an underlying question that permeates many of today’s education policy debates: What is the proper use of incentives, resources, and/or sanctions in maximizing student achievement, teacher quality, and social benefits from education? Prerequisite: POL 172 or POL 182 .
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POL 483 - Research Seminar (1) Each student will choose a topic within politics to explore through group discussion and peer review, presentations, and a paper that critically reviews existing research to advance an argument. Prerequisites: Politics major with junior standing and three 300-level Politics classes other than internships. No S/U option.
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POL 511 - Readings in Politics and Public Policy (1/4) Weekly reading and discussion on a topic of interest in Politics and Public Policy around a general theme. Three meetings per term for four terms, with one or two hours of outside reading in preparation for each discussion. May be repeated for credit to a maximum in both Pol 511 and POL 512 of two course credits.
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POL 512 - Extended Research in Politics and Public Policy (1/4) The pursuit of an empirical problem through experimental or other research, including research design, implementation, and write-up and dissemination of results. May be repeated for credit to a maximum in both POL 511 , and POL 512 of two course credits.
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POL 561 - Mock Trial (1/4) Participating in simulated trials in competition with teams from other institutions, learning legal practices, procedures and ethics and developing critical thinking and public speaking skills.
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PSY 109 - Psychological Insights into Environmental Problems (FYS) (1) Human behavior is at the root of almost all environmental problems: We drive gas guzzling cars (contributing to both global warming and depletion of natural resources), produce tons of refuse, deplete water resources (build golf courses in the desert). This course explores facets of psychology that can help explain why we act as we do and how we might change behavior toward greater sustainability. We review some basic psychological principles as they apply to the environment: What are the thinking processes that lead some people to accept and others to reject concepts like global warming? How do people develop their basic value systems, and how do things like emotions and culture impact this? Even when people want to change their behaviors, what are the barriers that make change difficult? Course includes an analysis and application of these principles to a local issue.
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PSY 161 - Fundamentals of Psychological Science (1) Scientific study of behavior. Topics may include learning, development, personality, perception, physiological bases of behavior, the behavior of individuals in groups, and abnormal behavior.
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PSY 243-1 - Psychological Insights: Environmental Problems (FYS) (1) Human behavior is at the root of almost all environmental problems: We drive gas guzzling cars (contributing to both global warming and depletion of natural resources), produce tons of refuse, deplete water resources (build golf courses in the desert). This course explores facets of psychology that can help explain why we act as we do and how we might change behavior toward greater sustainability. We review some basic psychological principles as they apply to the environment: What are the thinking processes that lead some people to accept and others to reject concepts like global warming? How do people develop their basic value systems, and how do things like emotions and culture impact this? Even when people want to change their behaviors, what are the barriers that make change difficult? Course includes an analysis and application of these principles to a local issue. GANZEL
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PSY 244 - Human Aggression & Violence (W) (1) This course will examine recent efforts to integrate explanations of human aggression and violence across several disciplines. Students will consider the interplay between social learning, neural, endocrine, and evolutionary explanations of aggression by individuals in their social environment. Topics are likely to include interpersonal and online aggression, workplace violence, aggression within competitive situations, video/computer game violence, and war. In addition to analyzing both primary and secondary sources, special attention will be given the depiction of violence across several different forms of mass media. Because this is a writing course, a significant amount of time will be spent on the writing process, with a focus on revision. Not open to students who have completed their writing course (W) requirement. DRAGON
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PSY 244 - Human Aggression and Violence (W) (1) This course will examine recent efforts to integrate explanations of human aggression and violence across several disciplines. Students will consider the interplay between social learning, neural, endocrine, and evolutionary explanations of aggression by individuals in their social environment. Topics are likely to include interpersonal and online aggression, workplace violence, aggression within competitive situations, video/computer game violence, and war. In addition to analyzing both primary and secondary sources, special attention will be given the depiction of violence across several different forms of mass media. Because this is a writing course, a significant amount of time will be spent on the writing process, with a focus on revision. Not open to students who have previously completed a writing course.
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PSY 245 - Lifespan Development (1) Investigation of the major subfields of psychology from a developmental perspective: cognition, emotion, motivation, personality/self, biological systems (brain/nervous system, endocrine), social relationships (peers and family). Includes discussions of research methods particular to lifespan research, genetic-environment interactions, prenatal development, and dying/bereavement.
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PSY 274 - Social Psychology (1) An examination of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals within their social environment. Topics will include: conformity, propaganda, persuasion, social cognition, self-justification, human aggression, prejudice, attraction, and loving relationships. Emphasis will be placed on critically examining experimentally-derived theories and testing them within naturalistic settings. This will involve data collection off-campus on a weekend.
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PSY 276 - Multicultural Psychology (1) An examination and critique of psychological knowledge from a multicultural perspective. Topics include: the social construction of Western psychology; cultural variations in concepts of personality, intelligence, human development, social behavior, gender, and abnormal behavior; research methodology issues; culture and communication; and psychological perspectives on oppression, prejudice, and racism.
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PSY 277 - Child Development (1) Physiological, cognitive, social, and cultural influences on development from conception through middle childhood. Emphasis on building an integrated picture of child development and an appreciation of how theory and data can be applied to the analysis of practical issues. Fifteen to twenty hours of observation in daycares/preschools. Students must provide their own transportation. Prerequisite: PSY 161 .
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PSY 278 - Adolescence (1) Investigation of research on biological, cognitive, and cultural influences on adolescent development. Includes the impact of family, peers, school, media, and work, as well as identity, gender, and sexuality development. Also includes a discussion of problem behaviors (e.g., eating disorders, juvenile delinquency, alcohol use/abuse) often associated with adolescence. Course involves application of research findings to individual cases. Suggested Prerequisite: PSY 161 .
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PSY 279 - Personality Theories (1) Survey of major research and theoretical approaches to personality, including psychodynamic, humanistic, learning, cognitive, and dispositional theories. Research evidence and theoretical consistency/usefulness concerning each approach. Current issues and debates.
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PSY 282 - Abnormal Psychology (1) Etiology, dynamics, and treatment of mental disorders. Problems of diagnosis, prevention, and therapy in relation to such disturbances as transient and long-term reactions to stress, depression, anxiety disorders, addictions, schizophrenia, somatoform and dissociative disorders, and other problems in living. Prerequisite: PSY 161 .
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PSY 283 - Abnormal Child/Adolescent Psychology (1) A survey of emotional and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents, including the description of various behaviors, symptoms, syndromes, and disorders as well as research on child and adolescent disorders. The course explores multiple developmental pathways of children and adolescents as well as risks and protective factors that may influence the likelihood of developing a disorder. The course also addresses why and under what conditions disorders persist into adulthood. Prerequisites: PSY 161 .
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PSY 292 - Research Methods I (1) Introduction to research design with a focus on research ethics, Type I error, Type II error, sampling, measurement, reliability, validity, experimental design, introduction to quasi-experimental design, correlational design, observational research, and survey research. Introduction to descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, confidence intervals of a single population mean), and univariate inferential statistics (independent samples t-test, dependent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, one-way repeated measures ANOVA, confidence intervals of a difference score, estimates of effect size, Pearson’s coefficient of correlation, simple linear regression, chi squared). Execution of all aspects of the research process including a literature search, hypothesis development, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript writing in APA style. Prerequisite: PSY 161 . Required for all sophomore Psychology majors. No S/U option.
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PSY 344 - Social Neuroscience (1) This course is an examination of recent efforts to integrate psychological and biological explanations of social behavior. Topics are likely to include aggression, loving, prejudice, helping behavior, conformity, emotions, and attraction. The interplay between social learning, neural, and endocrine systems in explanations of the behavior of individuals within their social environment will be given special attentions. Prerequisite: PSY 274 .
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PSY 361 - Cognitive Neuroscience (1) A critical examination of the neuroscience of memory and thought processes. Topics are likely to include: object recognition, attention, concept formation, memory systems, visual imagery, problem solving, judgment and language. Laboratory sessions will include discussions and presentations on the phenomena covered in class. Prerequisite: PSY 161 and any 200-level Psychology course.
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PSY 362 - Learning (1) Experimental and theoretical approaches to the understanding of classical and instrumental conditioning. Among the topics to be covered are reflexive and unlearned behaviors, situational factors in classical and operant conditioning, optimum circumstances for use of reinforcement and punishment, effects of aversive stimuli, choice behavior, learned food preferences, behavior modification, and observational learning. Links to neural processes of both learning and memory will also be covered. Prerequisite: PSY 161 and any 200-level Psychology course.
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PSY 363 - Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience (1) Neural and endocrine systems and their relationships with sensation and perception, learning and memory, eating and drinking, sleep, sex, emotion, consciousness, communication, and psychological disorders. Laboratory sessions will include hands on demonstrations, including sheep brain dissection. Prerequisite: PSY 161 and any 200-level Psychology course. Research Methods is recommended.
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PSY 370 - Memory and Cognition (1) Research and theory about remembering and forgetting. Topics will include: models of memory (including neural network approaches), brain processes in memory, the role of images in memory, reconstructive processes in memory, memory and development, and how to improve memory. Prerequisites: PSY 161 and any 200-level Psychology course.
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PSY 374 - Psychology of Women and Gender (1) Critical examination of theories, research, and historical perspectives relevant to women and gender. Topics include socialization, stereotyping and bias, life choices and roles, nature/nurture questions, physical and mental health, violence against women, and diversity among women and men. This course also counts towards the GSS major. Prerequisites: PSY 161 and any 200-level Psychology course.
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PSY 378 - Abnormal Behavioral Neuroscience (1) This course will examine the relationship between aberrant biological processes and abnormal behavior. Aberrant biological processes in schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, personality disorders, autism spectrum disorders, substance disorders, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder will be examined. The effect of treatment on aberrant biological markers will be explored. Prerequisites: PSY 161 Recommended Prerequisites: PSY 292 and PSY 363
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PSY 379 - Intimate Relationships (1) An examination of the theoretical and experimental psychological literature on loving and romantic relationships. Topics discussed include: interpersonal attraction, relationship development, sexuality, social power, communication, jealousy and envy, conflict and dissolution, loneliness, social networks, and relationship counseling. Prerequisite: any 200-level Psychology course.
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PSY 380 - Internship (Human Services Practicum) (1/4, 1/2, or 1) Application of psychological principles in an applied off-campus setting. In addition to the All College requirements for Internships (see Additional Academic Opportunities ) PSY 380 students must have a declared major in Psychology. The maximum credit that may be earned in a Psychology practicum is three course credits accrued over PSY 380 and PSY 395. Students must provide their own transportation and purchase professional liability insurance through the American Psychological Association. Prerequisites: a declared major in Psychology, two course credits in Psychology relevant to the topic of the practicum, and permission of instructor.
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PSY 382 - Counseling and Psychotherapy (1) Major theories of therapy and counseling. Views of practitioners and theorists of various orientations. Prerequisite: any 200-level Psychology course.
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PSY 383 - Health Psychology and BehavioralMedicine (1) Mind and body are inextricably linked, interacting in complex ways to contribute jointly to illness, disease, health, and well-being. Thus, the study of the mind (i.e., Psychology) has been integrated with the study of physical health (i.e., Medicine) to create the closely related fields of Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine. The purpose of this course is two-fold: 1) to comprehend and integrate psychological and biomedical knowledge in order to better understand health and illness, and 2) to examine social and behavioral aspects that contribute to physical health and well-being. Prerequisites: PSY 161 and any 200-level Psychology course. In addition, Research Methods 1(PSY 282 ) is recommended.
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PSY 386 - Adult Development and Aging (1) Cognitive, social, and personality development from early through late adulthood. Themes of continuity and change in examining issues of family, work, gender, biological changes, and death and bereavement. Prerequisite: any 200-level Psychology course. Alternate years.
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PSY 392 - Research Methods II (1) Advanced research design with a focus on factorial designs, mixed factorial designs, advanced quasi-experimental, and qualitative research designs. Advanced univariate statistical analyses (two-way ANOVA, two-way repeated measures ANOVA, two-way mixed factorial ANOVA, multiple regression, mediation, moderation, and introductory factor analysis). Execution of all aspects of the research process including a literature search, hypothesis development, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript writing in APA style. Professional and ethical issues will also be addressed. No S/U option. Prerequisites: PSY 161 , PSY 292 , STA 201 or STA 347 -STA 348 and a declared major in Psychology.
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PSY 395 - Human Services Practicum and Seminar (1) Supervised full-time internship in a human service context and a weekly seminar. Group discussions of current issues in the field such as cultural and gender diversity, ethics, professional practice challenges, and the role of research in practice. Students must provide their own transportation and purchase professional liability insurance through the American Psychological Association. Prerequisites: three Psychology courses, declared Psychology major, junior standing, and permission of instructor. No S/U option.
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PSY 483 - Senior Seminar (1) Each participant chooses a topic within psychology to be explored through periodic presentations and discussion. A paper critically reviewing research and theorizing on the topic chosen. Group discussions of current issues in the field such as gender and cultural diversity in psychology, the balance between research and clinical practice in professional development, and animal welfare. Prerequisites: PSY 392 . No S/U option.
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PSY 485 - Research in Psychology (1) Reading in depth on a topic in a selected area and the pursuit of an empirical problem related to the topic. May be repeated for credit to a maximum in both PSY 485 and PSY 511 of three course credits.
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PSY 511 - Extended Research in Psychology (1/4) Reading in depth on a topic of current interest and the pursuit of an empirical problem related to the topic. Must be taken over four consecutive terms. Maximum number of credits allowed: same as for PSY 485 .
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PSY 512 - Reading and Conversation in Psychology (1/4) Weekly discussion of articles and topics of interest in psychology. Three meetings per term for four terms, with one or two hours of outside reading in preparation for each discussion. Prerequisite: one college-level course in Psychology.
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PSY 368 - Advanced Topics: Psychology of Religion (1) This course will examine the relationship between psychological/neurological mental states and religion with an intercultural and comparative focus. Students will encounter a variety of literatures that examine the origins of and explanations for mythic and religious experiences, selfhood and the problem of ‘other minds’.
(Humanities)
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REL 101 - Introduction to Religion (1) Our course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the study of religion in a college setting. We will examine a variety of topics that inform our understanding of the meaning and place of religion, including sacred place, space, action and time, the relationship of religion to reason, and comparison of practices and beliefs across religious traditions.
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REL 101-1 - Introduction to Religion (FYS) (1) Our course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the study of religion and the humanities in an academic setting. We will examine the relationship between thought and experience, the meaning of the sacred in space and time, and the function of myth and ritual as means to understand the commonalities and differences in and among human individuals and cultures. SACKS
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REL 125 - Topic: Magic & the Occult (W) (1) An introduction to the place of magic in Western Civilization and beyond, with a focus on its understanding of the natural world, philosophy, theology and the role of human beings in the cosmos. Offered every third year.
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REL 222 - Religions of the World (1) Comparative survey of the major world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Systematic attention to historical interrelations among traditions as well as differences in worldview and the significance of these differences for understanding human nature and culture.
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REL 243 - Origins of Israel (1) Introduction to the historical development and character of Israelite religion through its representation in Hebrew Scriptures and relationship to neighboring societies of the Ancient Near East. Consideration given to the problem of textual interpretation, as well as to the differences between the traditional and critical approaches to the Bible. Alternate years.
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REL 244 - Issues in Hebrew Bible (1) Focus on a particular issue or skill in the study of the Hebrew Bible. In the framework of a critical engagement with the Biblical text, the course will focus on issues such as Biblical Hebrew language, religions of the Ancient Near East or archaeology and Biblical history. Particular issue will be specified in the current Course Schedule. Alternate years.
(Humanities)
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REL 251 - Jesus in the Gospels (1) Interpretation of Jesus in early Christian literature, focusing on the theological and historical problems in the Gospels. Alternate years.
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REL 252 - The Epistles of Paul (1) Life and writings of the apostle Paul, with special attention to the theological controversies that surrounded his proclamation of the Christian faith. Alternate years.
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REL 280 - Internship in the Practice of Religion (1) Participation in the activities of a religious organization or institution. See Additional Academic Opportunities , All-College Independent Study Courses 280/380.
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REL 324 - The Hindu Vision (1) Hindu worldview as embodied and expressed in this tradition’s major teachings, rituals, and social practices. Primary focus on such classical texts as the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad-Gita, and the Ramayana. Some attention to developments within modern Hinduism, with particular emphasis on the writings of Mohandas K. Gandhi. Alternate years.
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REL 325 - The Buddhist Way (1) Primary teachings, formative figures, and major movements in the development of Buddhist thought in India, Tibet, China, and Japan. Special attention to the Buddhist understanding of reality, analysis of the human condition, and path to Nirvana or Enlightenment Alternate years.
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REL 326 - The Islamic Path (1) Muslim beliefs and practices, theology, law, and rituals in the context of the historical development of Islam into a world religion, with attention to contemporary topics. Alternate years.
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REL 327 - Religions of China and Japan (1) This course focuses on the character and development of Chinese and Japanese religions. Particular emphasis will be placed on the figures, movements and literature of China’s and Japan’s “major” religions (Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto) within their regional, social and cultural contexts. Some attention will also be given to NRM’s (New Religious Movements) and the reception of “western” philosophy and religion. Offered every third year.
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REL 342 - Judaism (1) Basic concepts, practices, and worldview of post-Biblical Judaism. Background readings in the history of Jewish people, religion, and thought. Offered every third year.
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REL 343 - Issues in Contemporary Judaism (1) Focus on a particular issue or skill in the study of post-Biblical Judaism. In the framework of a critical engagement with the relationship between post-Biblical Judaism and the Hebrew Bible, the course will focus on issues which impact the conception of Jews and Judaism during the rabbinic, medieval and modern eras. Issues which will be addressed will include: Judaism and Islam, modern Jewish philosophy, Kabbalah, or the myth of the “original” Israel. Particular issue will be specified in the current Course Schedule. Offered every third year.
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REL 353 - Christian Foundations (1) Original development of some classic ideas of the Christian faith, with special emphasis on the idea of God. Texts will include the writings of such formative figures as Justin Martyr, Irenaeus of Lyons, and Augustine of Hippo, with attention to early Church councils and creedal documents. Offered every third year.
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REL 354 - The Protestant Revolution (1) Major figures and movements that contributed to the division of Western Christendom into Protestant and Roman Catholic communities. Primary emphasis on the writings of Luther, Calvin, and the leaders of the English Reformation, concluding with consideration of the activities and writings of John and Charles Wesley, founders of Methodism. Offered every third year.
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REL 356 - Christianity in America (1) An examination of several of the central figures and movements in the history of American Christianity, including the ideas and experiences of Protestant and Catholic Christians, conservative and liberal Christians, black and white Christians, and male and female Christians. Offered every third year.
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REL 359 - Issues in Christianity Today (1) Focus upon a particular issue that is of concern in contemporary Christianity. Among the issues that may be highlighted are: the question of faith, the problem of evil, modern concepts of God, the reality of religious pluralism, and feminist theological critiques of traditional Christianity. Particular issue will be specified in the current Course Schedule. Not repeatable, even when topic is different. Offered every third year.
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REL 362 - Holocaust and Response (1) Social and theological developments in the articulation of Judaism in Europe as shaped by the watershed events of the Nazi Holocaust. Attention to the problem of evil and the claim that basic changes in Jewish and Christian religious understandings are now inevitable. Offered every third year.
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REL 363 - Suffering and the Sacred (1) This course examines diverse biblical response paradigms concerning human suffering as found throughout Jewish and Christian traditions. Paradigms we will explore include: Lament and protest as prayer form; redemptive suffering and self-sacrifice; liberation from social/political and psychological oppression; forgiveness; defiant joy as spiritual resistance; and relinquishment or shedding of Ego-mind including amid the pain of spiritual growth known as Dark Night of the Soul. These meaning making responses and coping strategies, as well as hope amid affliction, are undercurrents throughout the course. Includes Liberation Theology (black, womanist, and feminist), Holocaust Theology, and Contemplative/Mystical Theology. Offered every third year.
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REL 367 - Advanced Topics: Lost Christianities (1) This course examines the origins of Christianity, with a special focus upon the ancient Christian controversies over authoritative texts, ascetic practices, and beliefs about the nature of Christ and the universe that culminated in the council of Nicaea. This class not only studies the construction of orthodoxy and heresy in both ancient and modern Christianity, but invites students to experience the drama in a competitive role-playing game that (re)creates the council of Nicaea.
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REL 377 - Religion and Literature (1) Examination of religious themes in modern literature, including works by such authors as James Hilton, C.S. Lewis, and Bernard Malamud. Offered every third year.
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REL 380 - Internship in the Practice of Religion (1) Participation in the activities of a religious organization or institution. See Additional Academic Opportunities , All-College Independent Study Courses 280/380.
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REL 382 - Issues in Religious Method (1) Focus on a particular issue as it relates to methodology in the study of religion. In the framework of a comparative approach and an engagement with the methods of the discipline, this course will consider such issues as: religion and violence; Messiahs, Gurus and other saviors; and ritual and belief. Particular issue will be specified in the current Course Schedule. Offered every third year.
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REL 388 - Seminar in Perspectives on Religion (1) Exploration of advanced issues in the study of religion, treating selected theoretical perspectives as they apply to diverse religious traditions. Content will vary from course to course. Emphasis on individual research. Prerequisites: three Religion courses and junior standing. Alternate years.
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