Piano Lab I — MIN2232.02; section 2
Introductory course in basic keyboard skills. Topics include reading notation, rhythm, technique, and general musicianship. Corequisite: Must participate in Music Workshop (Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:00 pm).
Fall 2017
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Piano Lab II — MIN4236.02; section 2
Continuing course in basic keyboard skills. Students already fluent with notation and with music in their plan are encouraged to take this level, or talk with the instructor. Corequisite: Must participate in Music Workshop (Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:00 pm).
Piano Lab II — MIN4236.01; section 1
Continuing course in basic keyboard skills. Students already fluent with notation and with music in their plan are encouraged to take this level, or talk with the instructor. Corequisite: Must participate in Music Workshop (Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:00 pm).
Planet Earth — ES2108.01
In 1972, the crew aboard the Apollo 17 spacecraft captured what would become one of the most widely used photos of all time: an image of Earth as seen from 45,000 km above. From this view, it was apparent that our home planet is a complex system consisting of a web of interconnected biological, chemical, and physical components. We will explore the physical aspects of
Political Ideologies in Action: American Conservatism — SCT2107.01
Contemporary American conservatism has moved a long way from its historical roots in the ideologies of classical conservatism and classical liberalism. How did we get from Edmund Burke to Steve Bannon? From the Federalists to the Freedom Caucus? To gain insight into these questions, this course will explore four traditions within American conservative thought: (1)
Practicing Peacebuilding: An Experiential Course — APA2249.01
Peacebuilding is an intervention designed to prevent the start or resumption of violent conflict by creating a sustainable peace. This course proceeds in two overlapping tracks: the academic and the practical. We will explore the cultural, social, political, economic and psychological dynamics of peace and violence in specific contexts and with their own histories. We will
Projects in Lithography — PRI4203.01
This course is an introduction to lithographic processes. Students will start by processing and printing images from limestone and end the semester by exploring the possibilities of making positive films to expose modern lithographic plates. This studio class is structured around a number of projects each one ending with a group critique. Students should find the parameters of
Projects in Sculpture: Making It Personal — SCU4797.01
The question is what do you want to say? As we develop our interests in sculpture it becomes more and more imperative to find our own voice. The role of the artist is to interpret personal conditions and experiences and find the most effective expression for them. This course provides the opportunity for a self directed study in sculpture. Students are expected to produce a
Projects: Dance — DAN4794.01
For students with prior experience in dance composition who wish to be involved in making new work for performance. Attention will be given to all of the elements involved in composition and production, including collaborative aspects. Students are expected to show their work throughout stages of development, complete their projects and perform them formally or
Prominent Works of Japanese Authors — JPN4509.01
How many names of the Japanese authors can you list? Do you know which Japanese authors won the Nobel Prize in literature? Early works of Japanese literature demonstrate strong influences from Chinese literature, and again Japanese literature was influenced by Western literature in late-19th Century and early-20th Century. In this course, students will read the
Psychology of Class — PSY4224.01
In recent years there has been renewed interest among psychologists regarding how individuals’ socio-economic position shape their psychology. In this course we will explore how class background shapes people’s emotions, tastes (for food, music or art), and political ideologies. We will study these questions using both classical sociological theories (Marx, Weber, and Bourdieu)
Psychology of Language — PSY2118.01
How do children learn language? What about adults---isn't it harder to learn a new language past puberty? What is the cognitive impact of bilingualism or multilingualism? How is language related to human emotion and behavior, including in treating mental illness? To develop answers to these questions, we will read and discuss articles, analyze
Queer Space: Desire and Sex in Public — FRE2106.01
In this course, we will examine the blurry lines separating public and private space and how they shape and influence queer sexual practices and identities. We will focus on queer sexual cultures that arose in Europe (Paris) and America from the 18th through 20th centuries as innovative models of urban sociability magnified desire and fostered experiments and new
Radio Journalism — APA2316.02
While discovery, analysis, criticism, and creativity are essential pillars of the mission of an academic institution, the potential to transform that knowledge into public action is limited by the ability to powerfully and effectively communicate truth to the world. With that in mind, this class will be an intense seven-week workshop geared towards creating information
Re-Creating the Classics — LIT2318.01
"Why read the classics?" Italo Calvino famously asked. What does it mean to be "contemporary"? Why is it that our meditations on, and debates with, these landmark works never seem to be "settled"? Why is it that some of our most deeply experimental, politically combative, and visionary writers continually find inspiration in canonical works? In our exploration of these
Reading and Writing Human Frailty — LIT4343.01
Via a survey of mostly contemporary short fiction and close examination of our own efforts, we'll discuss voice, structure, plot, pacing, and most especially language. We'll question our own unique narrative priorities and trouble the waters with regard to the ethical duties of storytelling. We’ll interrogate how we as readers are forced to confront discomfort,
Reading and Writing Poetry — LIT4313.01
Writing poems is not about the expression of the emotions of the writer, but about creating complex, individual works of art that manipulate the emotions of the reader. In this course we will study the effects of tone, musicality, rhetoric and prosody as they move through a chosen subject, discussing the most effective and artful ways to make poems worthy of the gift of a
Recording and Mixing Music — MSR2116.01
An introduction to the basic art of audio recording, editing, and mixing, through lectures and hands-on experiences with guided and individual studio projects. Pro Tools, microphone technique, audio processing, and basic mixing will be covered, alongside analysis of commercial recordings with in-studio recreation of their techniques. Want people to listen to your music?
Reinventing the Frost House — LIT2324.02
What and who are writers’ houses for? In this course, we will ask this question in relation to the Robert Frost Stone House Museum in Shaftsbury, looking at Frost’s legacy as a poet, work done while in residence there, and archives, interiors, and grounds. With guest speakers and individual research, we’ll confront the challenges and goals of house museums and make
Researching Human Rights — POL4257.01
This advanced course explores theories, concepts, methods, and cases in qualitative social science research on human rights, with the aim of preparing students to undertake independent, critical, work on the subject, using existing literature and databases. The course will begin with a discussion of contending conceptions and understandings of human rights, followed by a review
Revolution and Politics in Iran — APA2144.01
The Iranian revolution of 1979 replaced a secular autocratic monarchy with a populist, nationalist and theocratic political order. Since then, the Islamic Republic of Iran has become a major player in the Middle East region and a salient country to global affairs. This course examines the nature of the Iranian revolution and the intricate
Samurai and Art — JPN4301.01
What is the relationship between samurai warriors and art? It is hard to imagine the two words – warriors and art - in one sentence. However, many of samurai warriors practiced and enjoyed various types of arts. For example, the powerful feudal samurai warriors, Nobunaga Oda and Hideyoshi Toyotomi, practiced closely with a tea master, Sen No Rikyu, and enjoyed
Saxophone — MIN4237.01
Study of saxophone technique and standard repertoire (jazz or classical), with an emphasis on tone production, dexterity, reading skills, and improvisation. This course is for intermediate-advanced students only. Corequisite: Must participate in Music Workshop (Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 8:00pm). Auditions will take place on Tuesday, May 16 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm in Jennings 335A.
SCT: Applying Research Methods — SCT4103.01
This course is an advanced seminar that will apply skills learned in SCT: Research Methods. The class will work collectively to do a local ethnographic study. Depending upon the skills and interests of each student, the class will design a research proposal and then carry out key research techniques. Finally students will be asked to present this work in a collective piece
Senior Projects — MPF4104.01
Salon-style, seniors will meet to discuss advanced work, whether composition- and performance-related to senior concerts or other culminating work. Critical exchange and support between salon members is required, along with practical help in planning productions.