Courses

Survey of significant and diverse United States-American oratory pertaining to national identity; critical analysis of important speeches in their historical, political, social, and philosophical contexts.

Prereq.: 12 credits in social sciences or in courses in the Department of Linguistics and Communication Disorders, or permission of instructor. A research seminar using sociolinguistic and anthropological perspectives to explore current language use and attitudes in New York. Students will formulate research questions, and design and carry out original field research projects to answer these questions. Not open to student who have passed LCD 288/ANTH 288. (SYN)

Prereq.: 12 credits in social sciences or in courses in the Department of Linguistics and Communication Disorders, or permission of instructor. A research seminar using sociolinguistic and anthropological perspectives to explore current language use and attitudes in New York. Students will formulate research questions, and design and carry out original field research projects to answer these questions. Not open to student who have passed LCD 288/ANTH 288. (SYN)

This course introduces students to the key writers and literary movements in Spain from the Middle-Ages through the twenty-first century. Major themes include the evolving artistic, social, political, and cultural identity of Spain as portrayed in the genres of narrative, poetry, drama, and essay.

How volcanoes form, where they form, what they erupt. The relation between volcanism and major Earth movements. How volcanoes change during their lifetimes. Possible prediction of volcanic eruptions. The influence of volcanoes on human activities now and in the past.

A discussion-based review of interactions between volcanic eruptions and the climate system throughout Earth history. Students will examine relationships among volcanology, petrology, climatology and meteorology through analysis of peer-reviewed scientific literature.

Study of the physical properties of magmas, eruptive mechanisms, volcanic products, and the relationship between volcanism and tectonism. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course. Offered in the fall semester. Writing

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for participation in volleyball.

An introductory course to the fundamentals of volleyball including passing, serving, setting, and spiking. Students will learn rules and court strategy for playing the game. Emphasis on total fitness and recreational skills for leisure.

This course covers the fundamentals of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and the rules and etiquette of volleyball. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational volleyball.