Provides an overview of modern theories and frameworks of political psychology. Focus is on the interconnectedness of patterns of behavior that lead to a wide range of political behavior. Theories and frameworks include personality, cognitive, attitudes, social identity, emotions and group dynamics. Topics include presidential leadership, voting behavior, media influences on political thinking, race and political behavior, ethnic conflict and genocide, nationalism, terrorism, and conflict resolution.
Study of formal legal statements as communications both reflecting and influencing life in society. Selected examples of the conflict between legality and social reality, with attention to both substantive and procedural issues of law; consideration of possible solutions.
Focuses on questions about technological change and human value(s) through exploration of social, economic, political and cultural globalization. Strategies for critical evaluation of policies and social practices associated with `development' include examination of social inequalities globally and locally. Enhance technological and information literacies as well as critical thinking and command of language. Integrates knowledge developed in a variety of disciplines.
This course examines the social construction of sexual behavior and sexual identity in a cultural context, as well as the relationship between physiology, gender and sexuality. Topics include: theories and history of sexuality as a social marker, social inequality and sexuality, the institutionalization of sexuality, sexual behavior, and identity formation and cross cultural practices. A major focus of the course is on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and transsexual experiences.
Early career forum examines theatre as an academic discipline and an art form. Professional practices and resources are introduced, allowing students to make the most of their academic career and preprofessional training.
Examines scene design through concept, metaphor, vision, creativity, color and design theories, and 20th-century history. Develops drafting, figure drawing, scene painting, model making and production team communication skills.
Students learn how to conceptualize and create images that communicate narrative or editorial content, using a variety of image-making techniques, including photo-imaging, computer- aided drawing, plus various traditional arts media.
Refinement of introductory glass-working techniques and processes, plus demonstrations of more advanced hot-glass processes, cold methods and color techniques. Focuses on studio maintenance and construction of equipment. Students must furnish safety apparel and any materials not covered by the lab fee.
An intermediate introduction to videography, video editing, sound recording, surround sound mastering, storyboarding, scripting and motion graphics. Includes a field trip to a contemporary art exhibition which focuses on new media art.
Intensive study of a selected area in studio art that includes research. May be taken twice for credit with different subtitles. Students furnish their own materials.
