Goucher College 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.
Course Descriptions
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Political Science All 100- and 200-level courses fulfill social sciences, except internships, independent work, and PSC 272Y. |
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PSC 140 - Introduction to Environmental Studies (3 Cr.) (ES 140 ) (GEN. ED. #11) (LER-ENV)
An introductory course intended to broaden and deepen understanding of the environmental issues facing humanity today. The course focuses on how human institutions and ways of living create—as well as offer resources for solving—the problems that we face. We examine a selection of topics that have become central environmental issues of our time: climate change, biodiversity loss and conservation, food production, energy and sustainable development. We then consider how contemporary social activists and thinkers are defining central problems and questions. Finally we investigate our role in creating humanity’s collective social-environmental future. Fall semester. Department.
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PSC 192 - Politics for Every Woman (3 Cr.) (WS 192 ) (LER-SSC and LER-DIV)
Designed primarily for non-majors interested in enhancing their political awareness and skills as citizens and women. The course explores the concept of sisterhood and its relationship to political life and women’s identity; avenues for political activity, such as volunteer associations and women’s organizations; political campaigns; running for and holding public office; and direct and indirect action techniques for political change. Although the primary emphasis is on the political behavior of American women, some comparisons will be drawn with women’s political participation in other societies. Guest speakers, field trips, and films. Spring semester. Githens.
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PSC 200 - Classical Political Thought (4 Cr.)
This course introduces the political thought of Ancient Greek and Medieval thinkers whose work forms a tradition whose aftermath we inhabit, even as they reflect and speak to a world that is in many ways radically different from our own. Through sustained readings of works by Homer, Sophocles, Aristophanes, Thucydides, Herodotus and Plato the course considers themes of authority and equality, tyranny and democracy, knowledge and critique. The transformation of classical themes by Christianity is approached by a study of Augustine and the course finishes with readings by Christine de Pisan and Marsilius of Padua reflecting on the medieval political order. Prerequisite: . Templer.
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PSC 201 - Modern Political Thought (4 Cr.)
This course introduces key texts and thinkers in modern political theory. Of particular concern in this course is the notion that theorists between Machiavelli and Marx explore the idea that politics is a realm of human artifice. These two thinkers, as well as the social contract theorists (Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau), consider the artificial nature of the political in terms of certain central concerns. These include: the source and authority of law; the nature and sources of property; the relations between justice and power, politics and morality, and politics and religion; the nature and limits of legitimate political power, the state and sovereignty; the relation between political order and religion. Prerequisite: . Templer.
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PSC 202 - Contemporary Political Thought (4 Cr.)
This course provides students with the groundwork for engaging with some of the more challenging areas of contemporary political theory. The course begins with Nietzsche’s critique of central claims of modernity about scientific, intellectual and moral progress, as well as the roots of individual identity and agency. This beginning gives access to a series of twentieth century who draw upon Nietzsche’s insights to consider the distinctive character of the political (Arendt); the constitution of power (Foucault); and the nature of sovereignty (Schmitt). The course uses this groundwork as preparation for reading a series of contemporary political theorists including Sheldon Wolin, William Connolly, and Wendy Brown. Prerequisite: . Templer.
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PSC 211 - Research Methods in Political Science (4 Cr.)
Introduction to some of the basic quantitative research techniques used in contemporary political science. Skills in understanding and evaluating empirical research. The logic and structure of research designs; measurement; and ways to test relationships, such as descriptive statistics, basic probability, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. Introduction to computer analysis. Four hours lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: . Variable semesters Kromer.
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PSC 213 - Practicum in Survey Research (3-4 Cr.)
This course conducts a survey project from beginning to end. Having a community organization as a client, students determine what kind of survey information is desired. The class then develops a questionnaire, designs the survey instrument, tests the instrument, selects a random sample, conducts the survey, and processes the data. The course will culminate in a presentation of the survey results to the community organization. Prerequisite: . Fall semester 2011-12 and alternate years. Kasniunas, Kromer.
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PSC 216 - Development and Social Change in Costa Rica (4 Cr.) (SOC 216 )
This course examines the development path and processes of social change in Costa Rica, with an emphasis on the post-World War II paradigm that gave rise to the social-democratic structure of Costa Rican society. Drawing on the body of literature from Latin American theorists, students will explore notions of exceptionalism, myth-making and myth-breaking, conservation and the Green Republic, and the rise of ecotourism in Costa Rica. Prerequisite: 100-level course in social science. Spring semester. Department.
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PSC 221 - Comparative Political Analysis (4 Cr.)
Examines theories of the state, nationalism, democratization and democratic institutions, economic development and under-development, ethnic politics and religious politics. Case studies are drawn from Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Prerequisite: . Spring semester. Hwang.
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PSC 224 - European Politics Today (3 Cr.)
An examination of critical social and political issues confronting selected European nations, including economic pressures and their implications for social welfare, political alienation and the emergence of a distinctive youth culture, shifting political alignments and party allegiances, efforts at economic cooperation, grassroots peace movements, environmental protection, and the changing role of women in political life. Prerequisite: . Spring semester. Offered 2010-11 and alternate years. Githens.
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PSC 225 - British Politics (3 Cr.)
An examination of British politics and public policy, with special emphasis on recent changes in power and party politics and their relationship to the values and beliefs of the people, the impact of racial and ethnic diversity on political life, the place of gender in the political process; and Britain’s role in Europe. Prerequisite: . Variable semesters. Githens.
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PSC 233 - State and Local Government (3-4 Cr.)
The dynamics of state and local government, including the legislative process, the role of the executive and judicial branches, their constitutional bases, and the impact of political parties on policymaking. Maryland is used as a case study of state and local political processes. Speakers and field trips. Prerequisite: . Variable semesters. Kromer.
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PSC 234 - Internship with Women Public Officials (3-4 Cr.) (WS 234 )
Internship working with women in public leadership positions, combined with individual conferences or seminars focusing on governmental issues confronting women public officials and featuring briefings by political leaders. Prerequisite: . (May be taken for letter grade only.) Githens.
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PSC 241 - America and the Vietnam War (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #7)
An examination of the reasons for U.S. involvement in Vietnam, with emphasis on the decisions made and policies pursued over a period spanning five administrations. The Vietnam War is approached as a critical period in American politics and in U.S. foreign relations. Prerequisite: and . Variable semesters. Honick.
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PSC 243 - The American Political System (4 Cr.)
An overview of the American national political system with attention to political culture, voting behavior, interest groups, political parties, public opinion, Congress, and the presidency. Prerequisite: . Spring semester. Offered 2009-10 and alternate years. Kasniunas.
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PSC 245 - Interest Group Politics (3-4 Cr.)
An overview of the role of interest groups in the American political system. The course will consider the normative question of whether interest groups improve political participation and the democratic process. Prerequisite: . Variable semesters. Kasniunas.
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PSC 248 - Parties and Elections (3-4 Cr.)
Examines the place of political parties in the American political system. The course also studies congressional and presidential elections, focusing on the upcoming November elections. The course will examine both theoretical and practical aspects of parties and elections. Students will be required to volunteer and work on an actual political campaign. Prerequisite: . Fall semester. Offered 2010-11 and alternate years. Kasniunas.
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PSC 249 - Special Topic in Politics (3-4 Cr.)
Variable semesters. Department.
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PSC 250 - Theories of International Politics (4 Cr.)
Introduction to theories and approaches to problems of explanation and analysis of international politics. Emphasis on the questions and problems raised by contemporary events. Prerequisite: . Fall semester. Staff.
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PSC 252 - World Crisis (1.5-2.0 Cr.) (JS 250 )
This course focuses on world crisis. Each crisis is studied within a framework that uses methods and concepts in international relations theory. Topics are selected based on current world problems. Prerequisite: . Fall semester, second seven weeks. Honick.
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PSC 256 - The United Nations in World Affairs (3 Cr.)
An examination into the structures and political processes of the UN and its effectiveness in dealing with current international problems. This course is a prerequisite for PSC 267 . Prerequisite: . Fall semester. Honick.
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PSC 257 - Problems in International Political Economy (4 Cr.)
An examination of the linkages between economic and political problems in the contemporary international system. Attention to the role of international economic institutions and the politics of economic issues such as resource scarcity, development assistance, ecological management, and multinational trade. Prerequisite: . Fall semester. Staff.
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PSC 258 - The International Politics of the Middle East (3 Cr.) (JS 258 )
Examination of regional and international issues in the Middle East. Topics include the Arab-Israeli conflict, inter-Arab rivalries, instability in the Persian Gulf, and the crisis in Lebanon. Prerequisite: or . Spring semester. Offered 2009-10 and alternate years. Honick.
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PSC 259 - African Politics (3-4 Cr.) HIS 259
An examination of African politics and societies since 1800. Exploration of the influences of Islam and Christianity, the colonization of the continent by imperial European powers, and the liberation movements, which brought about the demise of colonization. Consideration of contemporary issues and trends. Prerequisites: or . Spring semester. Offered 2009-10 and alternate years. Singer.
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PSC 262 - Government and Politics in Southeast Asia (3-4 Cr.)
This course examines political, economic and social development in Southeast Asia.The course first focuses on the different types of governing systems, including democracy in Indonesia and the Philippines, semi-democracy in Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, and the military junta in Burma. Then, it turns to issues in political economy, including development under communism in Vietnam and Cambodia, illicit economies and human trafficking in Burma and Thailand, and the economic impact of the AIDS crisis. The course concludes with an introduction to the role of religion in politics, centering on Christianity, Buddhism and Islam in the Philippines, Burma and Indonesia and Malaysia, respectively. Prerequisite: . Fall semester. Offered 2009-2010 and alternate years. Hwang.
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PSC 263 - The Pacific Rim (3 Cr.)
An examination of the geography, culture, politics, and economics of the Pacific Rim with special emphasis on Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the coastal region of the People’s Republic of China. Consideration of Japan’s place in this region. Course provides a basis for Understanding the rapid growth and growing world significance of this area of the world. Prerequisite: . Variable semesters. Honick, Hwang.
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PSC 266 - Ethnic and Religious Politics of Southeast Asia (3-4 Cr.)
This course highlights central issues in ethnic politics and religious politics in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Burma. Topics explored include political Islam, political Buddhism, terrorism, state policies toward ethnic and religious minorities, citizenship, secessionist movements, and the underlying causes of ethno-religious conflicts. Prerequisite: . Spring semester. Hwang.
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PSC 270 - American Constitutional Law (3 Cr.)
The role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the American political system. Analysis of Supreme Court decisions in the following areas: the presidency, the Congress, the federal system, and the U.S. economy. Prerequisite: . Fall semester. Not offered in 2012. Department.
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PSC 271 - Civil Rights in the American Constitutional System (3 Cr.)
Analysis of U.S. Supreme Court cases in the following areas: the nature of citizenship and the equal protection of the laws; freedom of speech and the right of association; state-church issues; selected problems in criminal due process. Prerequisite: . Spring semester. Not offered in 2012. Department.
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PSC 272Y - Intensive Course Abroad (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #3) (LER - SA)
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PSC 273 - American Political Behavior (3-4 Cr.)
This course is organized around three broad questions: (1) How do people form their political beliefs? (2) How do those beliefs translate into political behavior? (3) What are the political outcomes and ramifications of these behaviors? The first part of this course addresses the nature and origins of political beliefs and mass opinion. We will focus on the roles that socialization, gender, religion, political knowledge, party identification, socioeconomic standing, and even genetics play in conditioning mass level political behavior. Next, we will explore vote determinants and theories of mass level participation. Particular attention will be paid to the variation of behavioral patterns across different demographics, while addressing general trends in participation and theories of voting behavior. Finally, we will consider the outcomes and patterns of political behavior drawing connections between public opinion and the behavior of government officials and institutions. The major goal of this course is for students to gain an understanding of the origins of our political beliefs and the role of these beliefs in our American political system. Upon completion of this course, students should be familiar with the major theories of American political behavior, the development of the political behavior literature, and the current direction of the subfield. A secondary goal of this course is to familiarize students with the quantitative approach to the study of politics. Students should also be able to read, discuss, and critique the scholarly work done in the field. Prerequisite: . Fall. Kromer.
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PSC 274 - Mapping Political Ideologies (3-4 Cr.)
This course is designed to clarify some of the terms deployed (often incorrectly) in contemporary politics and to set them in historical and contemporary context. Terms like liberal and conservative, but also socialist, communist, and fascist, have (often contested) histories and are amenable to nuance and debate. The course will explore works reflecting on this history and debate, as well as introducing key primary texts in each tradition. Thinkers studied will include (but will not be limited to) John Locke, John Stuart Mill, Adam Smith, Edmund Burke, Karl Marx, V.I. Lenin, Robert Owen. Prerequisite: . Alternating fall semesters. First offered Fall 2013. Templer.
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PSC 275 - Transnational Security & Sustainability (3 Cr.) (ES 275) (GEN. ED. #11)
The course will examine non-traditional threats to the national security of the United States or any other nation. New threats arising from changing environmental and social conditions are no less dangerous than armies, and no less applicable to the field of international relations and environmental studies. This course will examine the effect that climate change, resource availability, demographics, and globalization are having on the foundation on which nations build their security. Prerequisite: or ; or ES/PSC 140; or permission from instructor. Spring. First offered 2012. Chalecki.
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PSC 277 - Democratic Theory (3-4 Cr.)
This course begins with the premise that democracy is one of the most invoked and least understood terms of our political discourse. This course explores arguments and experiments that have sought to extend the possibilities of democracy beyond the bounds of electoral politics. Democracy may be, some argue, rather than a form of government, a style of decision-making, a source of social cognition, and even a mode of being. The course seeks to engage students in these debates at a theoretical level, but also places strong emphasis upon experiential learning. Prerequisite: or permission of instructor. Alternating fall semesters. Templer.
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PSC 283 - Topics in Social Science (4 Cr.) (SOC 283 )
Targeting social science majors, this course will be team-taught by Monteverde Institute (MVI) and visiting faculty, with topics reflecting the expertise of visiting faculty and MVI’s thematic emphasis on water, ecotourism, land-use planning and development, community health, and tropical ecology and biodiversity. In addition, students will learn social science research methodologies applicable to their research projects. Prerequisites: 200-level course in social sciences. Methods course encouraged. Spring semester. Department.
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PSC 290 - Political Science and International Relations Internship (3-4 Cr.)
Full-time internships in legislative, judicial, and administrative areas of government and nongovernmental organizations at national, state, and local levels. Prerequisites: a political science course and permission of director. Students are accepted on the basis of course background and availability to upper-level students. First-year students are eligible. Preliminary application and interview required. May be taken for letter grade only. Department.
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PSC 299 - Independent Work (1-4 Cr.)
An independent research project and presentation of findings or a special program of directed readings. Students arrange individually with any member of the department. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Department.
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PSC 304 - Seminar in Comparative Politics (4 Cr.)
Intensive study of a special region or topic in comparative politics. Focus on the politics of particular regions or on topics such as nationalism, ethnic identity, religion, and citizenship. Areas of comparison will vary from year to year and include U.S.-Latin America, Europe, Asia, and divided societies such as Northern Ireland. Prerequisites: 200 level Comp. course Variable semesters. Githens and Hwang.
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PSC 306 - Seminar in Political Theory (4 Cr.)
The topic of this seminar will vary between semesters: students are advised to check with the instructor for upcoming themes. Topics may include some of the following: Aristotle; the political theory of cosmopolitanism; theories of sovereignty; Thucydides and imperialism. Whatever the theme, the seminar requires students to sustain a deep engagement with difficult texts and to participate fully in class discussions. A research paper is required. Prerequisites: 200 level Theory course. Variable semesters. Department.
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PSC 316 - Seminar in Scope and Method in Political Science (4 Cr.)
What is politics and how should we study it? Review of competing views. Emphasis on some of the classics in the field. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. Spring semester. Department.
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PSC 321 - Terrorism, Political Violence, and Revolution (4 Cr.)
An examination of political violence, terrorism, and revolutionary movements; the dynamics of social change; strategies and tactics of violence; transnational terrorism; mass participation in revolutionary movements. Selected cases of terrorist groups and revolutionary movements. Prerequisite: 200 level Comp. course Fall semester. Offered 2009-10 and alternate years. Githens.
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PSC 323 - Comparative Public Policy and Gender (3 Cr.) (WS 323 )
Examination of the public policy process in comparative perspective focusing on migration policy and its effects on female immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. The impact of contemporary notions of citizenship for women migrants and their roles will be explored as well as the extent to which women participate in the formulation and implementation of migration policies. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Offered 2009-10 and alternate years. Githens.
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PSC 342 - Seminar in Presidential Politics (4 Cr.)
nto what many are calling the “postmodern” presidency, and the issues this change poses for American political culture and the political system in the new millennium. Prerequisites: 200 level American Politics course Variable semesters. Kasniunas.
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PSC 343 - Seminar in Congressional Politics (4 Cr.)
A study of the legislative branch in the American system of government. This course considers the incentives and goals of members of Congress and the nature of institutional arrangements. Special attention is given to the changes and reforms occurring since 1995 and their implications for policy-making. Prerequisites: 200 level American Politics course Variable semesters. Kasniunas.
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PSC 350 - Seminar in International Relations Theories (4 Cr.)
Designed primarily for senior international relations majors, students examine the major theoretical currents that inform contemporary scholarship in international relations. In addition, they will survey the history of 20th-century international relations as a means of locating the context in which the production of knowledge occurs. Prerequisite: PSC 250 or PSC 257 , and Senior standing. Spring semester. Chatterjee.
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PSC 359 - Seminar on African Politics (4 Cr.)
Examination of the internal and external dynamics that affect the domestic and foreign policies of African states. Seminar participants are expected to develop a research topic and present their findings. Prerequisite: PSC 259 or permission of the instructor. Spring 2012. Singer.
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PSC 375 - Political Islam (4 Cr.)
Political Islam is among the most salient, interesting, and misunderstood concepts in our political vocabulary today. This course will endeavor to unpack political Islam, focusing on the theoretical trends in the scholarship as well as the key Islamic social movements and political parties, which are affecting the political discourse. The course will draw on cases of both Sunni and Shia; Arab and non-Arab; and democratic, semi-democratic, and authoritarian polities. Prerequisite: .PSC 112 Spring semester. Hwang.
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PSC 399 - Advanced Independent Work (3-6 Cr.)
Independent work leading to the senior thesis, which may be written as part of a student’s pursuit of honors in political science. Prerequisites: senior status, permission of instructor. Department.
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PSC 450 - Senior Thesis (4 Cr. each semester)
Fall semester and spring semester. Department.
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PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #6 with PSY 112 ) (LER–NS WITH PSY 112 )
An overview of the contemporary field of psychology. Topics include fundamental issues in psychology, physiological psychology, perception, principles of learning and cognition, theories of personality, and clinical, humanistic, developmental, and social psychologies. Emphasis on philosophical and methodological foundations of a scientific study of mind and behavior. Students intending to become psychology majors should register concurrently for PSY 112 . Fall semester, repeated spring semester. McCabe, Grayman-Simpson, Wilterdink, Pederson.
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PSY 112 - Introduction to Psychology: Laboratory (1 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #6 with PSY 111 ) (LER–NS WITH PSY 111 )
Experiments and laboratory demonstrations illustrating topics covered in PSY 111 . Intended either to be taken concurrently with PSY 111 or for students who have previously taken an introductory psychology course equivalent to PSY 111 . Fall semester, repeated spring semester. LoPresto.
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PSY 200 - Statistical Methods in Psychology (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #5) (LER–MR)
An introduction to and critical examination of statistical and quantitative methods as applied in psychology and related fields. Exploratory, descriptive, and inferential concepts, techniques, and applications are considered including frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, variability and correlation, parameter estimation, and hypothesis testing (binomial tests, t-tests, analyses of variance, chi square, and selected non-parametric approaches). Statistical packages such as SPSS for Windows will be introduced and used throughout the course. Three hours lecture/discussion, 1.5 hours laboratory. Prerequisite: PSY 111 and at least sophomore standing. Open to majors in other departments with permission of the instructor. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Ghirardelli.
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PSY 202 - Human Learning and Memory (3 Cr.)
Study of learning and memory phenomena, with an emphasis on those occurring in the everyday world. Topics include childhood memory, eyewitness testimony, and emotionality and memory. The implications that these phenomena have for underlying memory processes are discussed. Prerequisite: PSY 111 . Spring semester. McCabe.
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PSY 203 - Human Motivation (3 Cr.)
Exploration of theory, research, and application in the field of human motivation. Includes a brief historical overview of some of the major theoretical traditions in the study of human motivation, leading to a focus on contemporary scholarship and application in a variety of domains, including education, sports/recreation, work/management, and health/well-being. Special attention will also be dedicated to an examination of the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic forms of motivation. Prerequisite: PSY 111 . Spring semester. Patrick.
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PSY 212 - Existential and Humanistic Psychology (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013
Major theories of existential and humanistic psychology are covered, including consideration of the work of May, Laing, Frankl, Fromm, Rogers, and Maslow. Themes of human freedom, love, peak experiences, and optimal development will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 111 . Fall semester. Patrick.
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PSY 219 - Cultural Psychology (3 Cr.) (AFR 219) (LER–DIV)
Cultural Psychology is a subfield within the areas of Social Psychology and Cultural Anthropology. It involves the study of the interconnections between and among intergenerationally transmitted behaviors, meanings, and symbols, and psychological processes such as cognition, affect, personality structure, and behavior. This course is an introduction to the field. Topics include elements of “deep culture” and cultural relativity, approaches to scientific research within Cultural Psychology, and knowledge of self and others as cultural beings. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Fall semester. Grayman-Simpson.
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PSY 220 - Personality Theory (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013
Examination and appraisal of several theorists and theories from among the following: Freud, Horney, Jung, and others. Prerequisite: PSY 111 . Fall semester, repeated spring semester. McKim.
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PSY 221 - Introduction to Counseling Psychology (3 Cr.)
Theories of counseling. Various approaches such as non-directive, marital, and family counseling (such as establishing rapport and interviewing techniques) are discussed and demonstrated through the use of videotapes and class discussions. Prerequisite: PSY 212 or PSY 220 . Fall semester. Department.
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PSY 226 - Relational Psychology (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #10)
Moving away from a framework of psychological research, theory, and evaluation that unduly values objectivity, independence, and personal achievement, students explore collaboratively the ramifications of a psychology that places human relationship, connection, community, and care at the center of psychological health and development, where mutual empowerment and empathy, rather than separation from others, are the goals. This feminist, antiracist, and critical psychology recognizes the powerful impact of the sociocultural context in impeding mutuality, and provides an interpretive framework for understanding and reshaping culture, lives, and theory. Specific topics vary from year to year, but include the following: the works of Carol Gilligan, the relational psychology of Jean Baker Miller and the Stone Center, the psychology of gender (e.g., girls’ development, the construction of masculinity), the psychology of oppression, and relational classrooms and environments. Prerequisite: PSY 111 or sophomore standing. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Pringle.
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PSY 227 - Psychology of Women (3 Cr.)
Examination of sociocultural and biological influences on the psychological development of women. Topics will include feminist scholarship and research; gender role socialization; women’s health and well-being; sexuality; and close relationships and family dynamics. Prerequisite: PSY 111 . Spring semester. Grayman-Simpson.
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PSY 228 - Positive Psychology (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013
This course is an introduction to the major principles, theories, research, and limitations of positive psychology. Positive psychology investigates human strengths and positive emotions that promote the enhancement of life on an individual and group level. Major topics include flow, optimism, stress and coping, social support, spiritual support, feng shui, self-help, and prosocial behavior. There is an international perspective provided throughout the course. Prerequisite: PSY 111 . Fall semester. McKim.
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PSY 230 - Social Psychology (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013
Study of how the thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and motivations of individuals dynamically interact with the social context that surrounds them. Topics include close relationships, aggression, conformity and obedience, social cognition, group dynamics, stereotypes and prejudice, and the impact of gender roles and cultural ideology on the development of the social self. Prerequisite: PSY 111 . Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Patrick and McKim.
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PSY 233 - Sensation and Perception (3 Cr.)
This course is a survey of current theory and research in perception. The primary goal is for students to gain an understanding of how people obtain reliable and useful information about the environment around them through their senses. Exploring several perceptual systems, including vision, audition, touch and pain, and smell and taste, we will cover topics such as the physiological structure of sensory systems, psychophysics, attention, sensory integration, and comparative perception. Prerequisite: PSY 111 . Fall semester. Ghirardelli.
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PSY 235 - Cognitive Psychology (3 Cr.)
The science of Cognitive Psychology involves exploring how the human mind processes information. This includes studying how and why the human mind evolved, how it develops through the lifespan, how it accomplishes the extraordinary achievements necessary for day-to-day living, and what happens when something goes wrong. Major topics include: perception, attention, memory, imagery, language, problem solving, and decision-making. Prerequisites: PSY 111 or COG 110 . Fall semester, repeated spring semester. McCabe.
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PSY 237 - Physiological Psychology (3 Cr.)
Investigates physiological and neurological basis of behavior; considers receptor, central, and effector structures; the organization of behavior as it relates to action of the nervous system. Focus is placed on biological contributions to mental and neurological disorders. Prerequisite: PSY 111 . Spring semester. Seltzer.
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PSY 239 - Health Psychology (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013
An introduction to the ways in which the mind, body, and behavior interact in health and disease. Topics include health behaviors and behavior change, coping with illness/disability, self-management approaches to physical illness, the impact of stress and coping on disease and on immune function, and the relationship between psychopathology and physical health. Treatment and prevention efforts will be considered. Prerequisite: PSY 111 . Spring semester. Friedman-Wheeler.
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PSY 244 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013
A lifespan approach tracing human development from conception through the life cycle until death. Important theoretical contributors are highlighted, including Freud, Erikson, Bowlby, Piaget, Chomsky, Kohlberg, and Kubler-Ross. Topics will include prenatal development, language acquisition, the formation of emotional bonds in relationships, personality and identity development, changes in family and work roles, and the experience of facing one’s mortality. Prerequisite: PSY 111 . Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Choe.
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PSY 245 - Psychology of Environmental Problems (3 Cr.) (ES 245) (GEN. ED. #11)
This course outlines current environmental problems and their historical bases. The course then explores how different psychological perspectives view the relationship between individuals and the environment, as well as reviews psychological research related to environmental sustainability. Guidance for improving environmental sustainability based on the different psychological perspectives are examined. A major goal of this course is for students to develop an understanding of how psychology can contribute to promoting sustainability of the environment. Prerequisite: ES 140, PSC 140, or PSY 111. Spring. First offered 2012. Mills.
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PSY 251 - Psychological Assessment (3 Cr.)
An introduction to the theory and practice of psychological assessment including a variety of intelligence and personality instruments for use with children and adults. Acquaintance with the construction and administration of tests. Emphasis upon practical experience in the administration and interpretation of the instruments. Advantages, shortcomings, and abuses of psychometrics are explored. Prerequisites: PSY 111 /PSY 112 and PSY 200 . Spring semester. Pederson.
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PSY 252 - Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology (4 Cr.)
This course will address the overall process of psychological research from the development of a research question to the presentation of research results. Topics to be covered include the role of theory in the scientific method, research design, various collection techniques and analytic strategies for quantitative empirical data, and ethical considerations. Students will develop skills in scientific writing (APA style) and critically reading and reviewing the literature. The course will require statistical analysis of research data and interpretation of the results. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: PSY 111 and PSY 200 . Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Friedman-Wheeler and Choe.
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PSY 255 - Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology (4 Cr.) (GEN.ED. #7)
An introduction to qualitative empirical methods and their application to selected problems of psychology, providing an introduction to issues of qualitative research design, analysis, and report writing. Central topics include narrative approaches, biography, phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory, and case study. These topics are introduced and developed in the context of student-generated, collaborative research projects of significance to researchers and participants and will involve field observations, open interviews, emergent design, and a variety of approaches to data analysis and interpretation. Ethical considerations are emphasized throughout. Three hours lecture/discussion; three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: PSY 111 and PSY 200 . Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Pringle and Grayman-Simpson.
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PSY 271 - Psychological Distress and Disorder (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013
This course presents different approaches to understanding and conceptualizing psychological distress and disorder. The major psychological disorders will be examined in cultural context. Different theoretical perspectives will be considered, as well as the ways in which psychological disorders have been and are currently treated. Prerequisite: PSY 111 . Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Friedman-Wheeler.
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PSY 272G - International Service-Learning in Barbados (3 Cr.) (COM 272G ) (LER-SA)
PSY 272G/COM 272G is an international service-learning course that takes place in the nation of Barbados. Students either intern with Black Rock Psychiatric Hospital or the Media Campaign Watch with the Center for Gender Studies at the University of West Indies-Cave Hill, while simultaneously engaging in content-driven didactic seminars, structured critical reflection, guest lectures, and cultural excursions. Prerequisite: rising senior or junior status preferred. Winter, first offered 2012. Burton and Grayman-Simpson
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PSY 290 - Internship in Psychology (Variable Credits.)
Placements available in clincal, school, business, and research settings. Students work under supervision of professionals in the field. Prerequisites: four courses in psychology and permission of instructor. Graded pass/no pass only. Department
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PSY 295 - Independent Work (1-4 Cr.)
Special fields of study within psychology pursued independently under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: PSY 111 ; Sophomore standing; and permission of the instructor. Department.
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PSY 298 - Directed Research (1-4 Cr.)
This course is designed for students to gain valuable research experience and skills by working in the research lab of a faculty member to assist him/her at a basic level in the planning and/or execution of an empirical research project. Graded pass/no pass only. Prerequisite: PSY 111 and permission of instructor. Department.
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PSY 306 - Research Seminar in the Psychology of Narrative and Meaning (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013
Narrative psychology uses the “storied” nature of human understanding as an integrating paradigm. This course considers the history, methods, and practicality of this perspective in the context of autobiography; identity; encounters and perceptions of self and others; and traumatic disruptions and recovery of self and community. Students use qualitative and literary/narrative methods to explore lived experience and the meanings they hold. Collaborative classroom engagement, including improvisational community-theatre work and storytelling/listening, are required. A qualitative research project and a 30-hour, community based learning experience are required. Prerequisites: PSY 255 and junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Pringle.
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PSY 315 - Seminar on Human Motivation (3 Cr.) *Change in title, credits, and prerequisites effective fall 2013. See Updates in front of online catalogue.
Advanced exploration of a selected topic in the study of human motivation. Topics will be selected from the following: self-determination theory; cognitive dissonance theory; the autonomy relatedness dialectic; motivation in education; sports/recreation motivation; the promotion of health-related behavior. Prerequisites: PSY 203 or , and PSY 252 or PSY 255 , or permission of instructor. Spring semester. Patrick.
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PSY 316 - Seminar in History of Psychology (3 Cr.)
Considerations of the antecedents and emergence of modern psychological theory, practice, and application. Particular themes and issues will include selected philosophical, scientific, and sociopolitical-historical influences; the early psychological “schools” and systems of thought; and the more contemporary, competing frameworks of cognitive psychology, social-humanistic psychology, and postmodernist approaches. This course will be conducted in seminar format and will require high-level classroom engagement, oral participation, and writing. Prerequisites: PSY 252 or PSY 255 , completion of psychology cluster courses, and senior standing; or permission of instructor. Variable. Department.
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PSY 328 - Research Seminar in Relational Psychology (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013
A collaborative exploration of the social and psychological construction of “race” and “gender” in America and how they shape our lives, relationships, and communities, as well as how we might imagine and effect positive change. Relational and cultural theory will guide our encounters across race, gender, and other socially constructed political realities. Classes will be pedagogically complex, with shared responsibilities for respectfully discussing, brainstorming, problem-solving, and imagining our ways forward, using improvisational theatre, memoir, storytelling/listening/interpreting, case study, biography, phenomenology, and action research to mine knowledge, raise consciousness, and chart imaginative, collaborative interventions with positive outcomes. Prerequisites: PSY 226 or PSY 255 , or permission of instructor. Spring semester. Pringle.
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PSY 329 - Self-Directed Projects in Psychology (3 Cr.)
This course provides the opportunity for students to consult with each other toward Identifying topics of individual interest in psychology and developing those interests into more fully developed projects and proposals. Students will review relevant literature and work with their instructor, a faculty project mentor, and their classmates to clarify and refine their interests into a well-defined topic of inquiry before moving toward the generation of a proposal for empirical research, program development, and/or an intervention project. Alternatively, some students may enter the class with a previously developed project proposal and will use the class as an opportunity to work toward implementation of their project. Counts as a 300-level course in psychology, but not as a seminar. Prerequisite: Junior standing and at least 5 courses in psychology; or permission of the instructor. CHANGE IN CREDITS FROM 3 to 4 approved 10/9/2012. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. McKim and Patrick.
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PSY 340 - Seminar in Developmental Psychology (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013
In-depth study of a selected topic in developmental psychology. Topic may be a particular stage of life (e.g., infancy, childhood, old age) or a current research issue (e.g., maternal employment, day care, friendship development, moral development). For each topic, attention is given to theoretical underpinnings, methodological issues, assessment of current knowledge, and directions for future investigations. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisites: PSY 244 and PSY 252 or PSY 255 , or permission of instructor. Fall semester. Choe.
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PSY 345 - Seminar in Experimental Psychology (3 Cr.)
This seminar serves as an introduction to the experimental study of selected topics in perception and attention through a detailed examination of one or more selected topic(s). Topics are selected from among attention, sensory integration, comparative perception or other related topics. We will approach these topics in the context of the scientific method, research design, data collection techniques, and analytic strategies. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisites: PSY 233 and PSY 252 or PSY 255 , or permission of instructor. Spring semester. Ghirardelli.
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PSY 350 - Seminar in Positive Psychology (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013
The purpose of this course is to investigate key areas of positive psychology. The concepts include optimism, flow, resilience, feng shui, and stress and coping presented in an integrative format. An international perspective is incorporated. There is a strong applied as well as theoretical basis employed throughout the course. Prerequisites: PSY 228 and PSY 252 or PSY 255 , or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. McKim.
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PSY 370 - Social Psychology Seminar (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013
Selected topics in social psychology with emphasis on current research. Topics are selected from intrinsic motivation, group behavior, attitudes, and social influence. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisites: PSY 230 , and PSY 252 or PSY 255 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester. Patrick.
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PSY 376 - Seminar in Cognitive Studies (3 Cr.) (COG 376 )
This seminar focuses on some aspect of thought, language memory, perception consciousness, psychopharmacology, or action considered from the perspective of cognitive psychology and at least one other discipline (linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience, computer science). May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisites: PSY 202 or PSY 235 or PSY 237 (depending on topic), and PSY 252 or PSY 255 , or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Seltzer.
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PSY 379 - Seminar in Cultural Psychology (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013. (AFR 379)
This seminar is an in-depth exploration into the constructions and reconstructions of Whiteness within the U.S., and their psychological consequences for various U.S. social groups including racial, class, and gender groups. This is an interdisciplinary study, and includes reading in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Autobiography, and Legal Studies. Critical reflection, group discussion, student-centered seminar leadership, and reflective writing are integral to this seminar. May be repeated for credit with different topic. Prerequisites: PSY 219 or PSY 226 or PSY 230 , and PSY 252 or PSY 255 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester. Grayman- Simpson.
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PSY 380 - Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (3 Cr.)
A detailed examination of one or more selected topic(s) in cognitive psychology, with an emphasis on critical evaluation of assumptions and methodologies for scientific study of the human mind. Topics may include: applied memory; cognitive perspectives on teaching and learning; representation of knowledge; psycholinguistics; problem solving; reasoning and decision making; case studies in cognitive processes. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisites: PSY 202 or PSY 235 , and PSY 252 or PSY 255 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester. McCabe.
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PSY 386 - Seminar in Clinical Psychology (3 Cr.) *CREDITS CHANGED TO 4 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2013.
In-depth examination of selected topics in advanced clinical psychology.. Topics include a discussion of theoretical and social issues in the prevention and treatment of psychological disorders. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: PSY 271 and PSY 252 or PSY 255 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. McKim and Friedman-Wheeler.
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PSY 390 - Advanced Fieldwork in Psychology (3-4 Cr.)
Prerequisites: and junior standing. Graded pass/no pass only. Does not fulfill the 300-level course requirement in psychology. Department
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PSY 392 - Senior Colloquium (1 Cr.)
Speakers from on and off campus will provide different perspectives on psychological topics and issues at departmental colloquia. Student discussion and evaluation of the presentations will be facilitated by the department faculty members in order to aid students’ integration of the different perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY 252 or PSY 255 . Variable. Department.
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PSY 398 - Advanced Directed Research (1-4 Cr.)
Planning and executing an empirical research project at an advanced level under the supervision of a faculty member. Counts as a 300-level course in psychology, but not as a seminar. Prerequisite: 5 courses in psychology, including PSY 252 or PSY 255 ; junior or senior standing; and permission of instructor. Department.
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PSY 450 - Senior Thesis (4/4 Cr.)
Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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RLG 120 - Speaking of God (3 Cr.) (LER - TXT)
The premise of this course is that the way we speak of God is profoundly consequential. The metaphors we use for God and the ways we image God affect out understandings of ourselves and our world. This course will explore how our God-talk impacts economic justice, environmental justice, human oppression as well as our individual responses to the world. Offered Spring 2011 and every third year. Douglas.
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RLG 130 - Introduction to World Religions (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #9) (LER–DIV)
This course will introduce students to the major beliefs and historical development of the world’s religions. Attention will be paid to how myth, doctrine, symbols, rituals and ethics shape these traditions. Students will engage with primary texts and will explore how these traditions have manifested in the United States and, through field trip opportunities, the Baltimore area. Fall Semester. Duncan.
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RLG 153 - Religion and Society (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #9) (LER–TXT)
This is a lecture discussion course designed to introduce students to the phenomenon and study of religion. This will be achieved by exploring the meaning and nature of religion, the role of religion in the life of the individual; and the role of religion in the construction, maintenance, and daily life of society. Fall semester, repeated in spring semester. Department.
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RLG 200 - The Hebrew Scriptures (3 Cr.) (JS 201 ) (GEN. ED. #4 and #9)
A study of the literature of the Hebrew scriptures to discover its forms and the perceptions of reality and value it conveys. Myth, history, prophecy, poetry, wisdom, story, and their meanings in human experience. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Variable semesters. Copulsky.
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RLG 205 - Judaism (3 Cr.) (JS 205 ) (GEN. ED. #4 and #9) (LER-TXT)
This course offers a general introduction to Judaism, its history, beliefs, and practices. Through an analysis of primary sources and consideration of diverse secondary materials, we will encounter Judaism as a dynamic tradition, in which innovation and change merge through a relationship and dialogue with the past. Topics of the course will include scripture and commentary, ritual and liturgy, the life-cycle, and festival calendar. We will also consider some of the ways in which Jewish tradition has responded to and has been shaped by the challenges posed by the modern world. Fall semester. Copulsky.
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RLG 206 - New Testament and Early Christianity (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #4) (LER–TXT)
This course will survey the text of the New Testament and the first three centuries of Christian history. Students will study the books of the New Testament with an eye to historical/critical methods of study and interpretation. In addition to close readings of the texts to explore the theology espoused within them, we will examine the Jewish roots of Christianity, non-biblical texts written during the same period and the cultural, political and religious Influences that lead to the beginning and growth of the Christian religion. No prior knowledge of the New Testament Is needed. Offered Fall 2013 and every 3 years. Duncan.
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RLG 207 - Islamic Thought (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #9) (LER-DIV)
This course provides an overview of Islam through the Koran and the teachings of the prophet Muhammad. Study of Islam’s fundamental beliefs and practice. Focus on the history and expansion of Islam, as well as an examination of Islamic culture, science, and its contribution to world civilization. Other topics include Islamic resurgence, contemporary Islam in the Middle East and the world in general, political life, and the concept of Islamic fundamentalism. Spring 2011 and every 3 years. Duncan.
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