Courses

Topics will vary. A variable-topics course in which some aspect of music is connected to larger currents in history, culture, or society. This course may be repeated once for credit if the topic is different.

This course will provide an advanced examination of particular subjects pertaining to ancient history. May be repeated once if topic is different.

Social groups and their institutions, and culture in the broad sense of how people lived, thought, and their beliefs and values. The course will emphasize the interaction of classes, ethnic, and religious groups within a particular society or societies.

Social groups and their institutions, and culture in the broad sense of how people lived, thought, and their beliefs and values. The course will emphasize the interaction of classes, ethnic, and religious groups within a particular society or societies.

Specific topics will be announced in advance. Course may be taken for credit more than once if the topic is different.

An introduction to past conflicts and negotiations between Arabs and Israelis, including extensive simulative, experiential exercises that encourage new perspectives on ethnicity, religion, political leaning, and national identity. This course involves interaction with Israeli, Palestinian, and American negotiators and government officials, as well as artists in a wide variety of media.

A study of literature at the limits of nations and national cultures, using theory and cultural studies to consider themes such as: globalization, global English, and the novel; the black Atlantic; the literature of urbaniza- tion; Orientalism and Occidentalism; postcoloniality and world literature. Authors may include, for example, Daniel Alarcon, J.M. Coetzee, Maryse Condé, Rana Dasgupta, Anita Desai, Amitav Ghosh, Yiyun Li, Ruth Ozeki, Salman Rushdie, and Justin Torres.

An exploration of several methodological approaches to social research in the urban area. Group research projects utilizing these techniques to explore an urban problem in depth. (May be taken twice if the project is different.)

Advanced work in vector-based imagery and web and video technology. Topic and suggested preparation will be announced before Pre-registration. May be taken three times for credit if topic is different.

The principles and techniques of video graphics and compositing. Topic will be announced before per-registration. Some prior computer graphic experience (DESN 157, 195, 207, 210 or equivalents) is recommended.