TOPICS
IN DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
AMS 220
Professor Travis S. Plowman
MTWR 8 am–11:10 am (50% online)
This course will examine diversity and social justice though exploration
of the digital divide and the growing gap between the “haves”
and the “have nots” created by the information age and
ever-changing technology. Students will learn to identify free resources
which can be used to help close the digital divide. (Fulfills Diversity
and Interdisciplinary requirements)
TOPICS IN DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE:
SOCIOLOGY OF MEN AND MASCULINITIES
AMS 220
Professor Daniel Farr
MTWR 4 pm–7:10 pm
This course will examine the experience of men and boys and the
roles, limitations, and benefits these individuals experience in
American society. Working from diverse perspectives and approaches,
students will examine the multiple dimensions that are at play in
the construction of masculinity. (Fulfills Diversity and Interdisciplinary
requirements)
A WORLD HISTORY OF MAGIC
ANT 205
Professor Edgar Martin del Campo
MTWR 8 am–11:10 am
This course will provide a comprehensive and critical review of
magic in human culture and society. Spanning from ancient Near East
to 21st century Neo-Pagan movements, historical case studies will
be analyzed through the scope of anthropology. Also, with particular
attention to Latin American and Africa, the course will explore
contemporary intersections of magic with globalization and development.
FIELD SCHOOL IN HISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGY:
THE ERIE CANAL.
ANT 280
Professor Denis Foley Mon, Tues:
9am-4pm; W 9am—11am.
On Mondays and Tuesdays, students will be in the field, excavating
sections of the Erie Canal, doing archival research, and conducting
field surveys of existing canal structures in Albany County. On
Wednesdays, they will participate in lectures and catalogue materials
in an archaeological laboratory. They will understand the nineteenth
century technology that fostered the building and use of the canal
.Students will gain knowledge of both the history and physical structure
of the Erie Canal. They will have firsthand experience in historic
archaeology as researchers, diggers, sifters and cataloguers. This
course utilizes Historical Archaeology to explore aspects of New
York State’s diverse ethnic and cultural heritage. For specific
information, contact foleyd@sunyit.edu.
SPECIAL TOPICS: MARINE ECOLOGY
BIO 370
Professor Brian Jensen (e-learning format)
The content in this course is diverse–ranging from mathematics
and physics to ecology and physiology. It will consist of an online
lecture portion (3 credits) during the three week immersion period
and an optional five day lab portion the following week (1 credit)
that will take place in Cape Cod, MA. An additional payment will
be required for travel expenses, approximately $300 (not including
transportation). (Prerequisite: BIO 190/191, CHEM 190/191) For specific
information, contact Brian Jensen, 518.454.5274 or jensenb@strose.edu.
COMMUNICATION ACOUSTICS
CMD 230
Professor Jack Pickering
MTWR 4 pm–7:10 pm
The purpose of CMD 230 is to provide undergraduate students with
basic information concerning the physics of sound and the scientific
bases of human communication. Emphasis in the course will be placed
on: 1. the acoustic characteristics of sound; 2. the relationship
of these characteristics to speech and hearing; and 3. models of
speech production and speech perception. Experience with speech
science instrumentation will be provided. This course is available
to non-CSD students and non-matriculated students interested in
communication sciences and disorders.
ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE
ENG 218
Professor Catherine Cavanaugh
MTWR 11:40 am–3:45 pm
This course will provide writers, prospective teachers, and lovers
of literature the opportunity to practice and perform oral interpretation
of fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will prepare readings in
each genre and also work in groups to prepare a final performance
for an audience. (Prerequisite: ENG 103 or ENG 105)
 A
TASTE OF MEDIEVAL ENGLAND
ENG 230
Professor Kathryn Laity
MTWR 11:40 am–3:45 pm
The first week of this course will consist of readings in Old and
Middle English. The second and third weeks will occur in London,
where students will visit museums, cathedrals, and churches as well
as other historic landmarks remaining from the Middle Ages. Part
of their experience will be gaining expertise in their tour topic,
though being a “tour guide,” and presenting a lively
and informative talk. This course will require an additional payment
for travel expenses (est. $1,600-$2,000 depending on group size).
Students will stay in central London. Also included are day trips
to nearby locations. For specific information, contact Kathryn Laity,
518.485.3778 or laityk@strose.edu.
WRITING SHORT COURSE & FILM SHORT
COURSE
ENG 295, ENG
296
Professors Megan Fulwiler and Kim Middleton
(May 14-25) 9 am–12 pm, 1–3 pm,
offered concurrently as a 2 credit
course
In the first half of this intensive, combined course, students will
read and analyze a wide range of personal essays and use a workshop
format to draft, revise, and edit their own. In the second half,
they will view, analyze, and evaluate selected films and then will
adapt their personal essays from the first half of the class into
short films. By combining the genres of nonfiction writing and film,
students will have the opportunity to study how the elements of
composition, revision, description, and reflection structure both
written and visual storytelling. (Both courses must be taken) |
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EDUCATIONAL
PSYCHOLOGY AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
EPY 370
Professor James Allen
MTWR 8 am–12:15 pm
Instructional technology skills will be developed and integrated
throughout the course as supported by principles of psychology.
The instructional technology component of the course is project-based
which results in students exiting the course with the ability to
integrate technology into their future job positions. (Prerequisite:
EPY 244 or EPY 245 or PSY 250) (Fulfills Writing-Intensive requirement
for education majors)
CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CULTURE THROUGH
FILMS
FRE 309
Professor Nathalie Degroult
MTWR 6 pm–9:10 pm
In this course, taught in English, students will be introduced to
Contemporary French culture through the media of cinema. The students
will examine Contemporary French issues from multiple perspectives,
leaving students with an understanding of cross-cultural interactions
and influence.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY UNTIL 1863
HIS 261
Professor Risa L. Faussette
MTWR 4 pm–7:10 pm
This course examines the pre-conquest African civilizations, the
European invasion of Africa, the enslavement of African peoples,
their contributions to the development of colonies and early U.S.
republic, and their historic struggle for freedom. This will broaden
students’ understanding of the role that black labor and the
Atlantic trade played in shaping the modern western world. (L03,
fulfills Social Studies requirement for Elem Ed/Spec Ed and 7-12
Ed majors, and fulfills Diversity requirement)
INVITATION TO POLITICS
 POS
110
Professor Ben Clansy
MTWR 4 pm–7:10 pm
This is an introduction to politics and
political science. The goal is to introduce the main concepts and
theories that political scientists use in the context of specific
issues in domestic and/or international politics. (Fulfills Diversity
requirement)
INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS
POS 172
Professor Marda Mustapha
MTWR 12–3:10 pm
Substantial pieces of the course will be devoted to developing a
general understanding of politics in different systems through comparing
and contrasting different countries and the introduction of theories
and concepts which help us understand the way politics work. Students
will also study the role that government institutions, economic
interests, political ideologies, and social identities play in shaping
politics across countries. (L10)
FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY II
 PSY
111
Professor Kathleen Crowley
MTWR 12 pm–3:10 pm
This course provides an intensive, rapid-paced overview of the theoretical
perspectives, empirical findings, and applications in several of
the major sub-disciplines of psychology. Topics to be covered include
a review of psychological research methods, developmental psychology,
cognition and creativity, intelligence, personality, abnormal behavior,
therapies, social behavior, community psychology, and other applied
areas. (L11)
SPECIAL TOPICS–PSYCHOLOGY IN
FILM
PSY 301
Professor Ann Zak
weeks 1, 2 MTWR 12–2:10 pm
week 3 TWRF 12–2:10 pm and online activity one hour/day
This course will apply basic social psychological perspectives to
character studies in major motion pictures. Students will watch
six major motion pictures at The Madison Theatre, followed by an
immediate discussion there, and an extended discussion online. (Prerequisite:
PSY 110 or PSY 111 with a C or better)
SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY–CURRENT
PERSPECTIVES IN BRAIN & BEHAVIOR RESEARCH
PSY 380
Professor Robert W. Flint, Jr.
MTWR 8 am–12 pm
This special topics course will focus on current and new technologies
used to study the brain, behavior, and mental processes. The course
will involve visits to five or six neuroscience laboratories in
the Capital Region, with classes immediately following the visit
held in an on-line format, where students will be responsible for
contributing to on-line discussions. (Prerequisite: PSY 110 or PSY
111 with a C or better)
INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS STUDIES
 RLS
100
Professor Bruce Johnston
MW 6 pm–9:30 pm
This course examines the phenomenology of religion, religious thought,
practice and language. It will be taught in a hybrid mode, mixing
e-learning with traditional class time two nights a week. (L06) |
MAKE
THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER BY FULFILLING A LIBERAL EDUCATION OR MAJOR
REQUIREMENT IN THREE WEEKS AND STILL HAVE THREE MONTHS OF SUMMER
LEFT! PLUS, HOUSING AND MEAL PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS
WHO APPLY BY APRIL 1.
ENG
561