Fall 2005 Undergraduate Seminars

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The International Language Problem - Can Esperanto Help?

Section ID: 545623
WARR 90, A00
Ralph Lewin

Informal discussions of Esperanto in: world relations, commerce and trade, human rights, travel, science, literature/poetry, the Third World, and computer translations; Esperanto vs. national language for international communication. Develop knowledge to read, understand spoken Esperanto, and, maybe, speak Esperanto.

Faculty website: Ralph Lewin

Day: Tuesday
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Computer Science & Engineering Building #1117 (EBU 3B)
Meeting Dates: Sept. 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, and 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Humorous Poetry, Popular Songs and Hymns: A Workshop

Section ID: 545624
WARR 90, B00
Ralph Lewin

Each week we will criticize verse published by others, including the instructor, to review their good and bad features. Students will also need to submit their own verse for similar review. We will discuss choice of topic, verse, form and length, scansion, rhymes and rhyming patterns, etc.

Faculty website: Ralph Lewin

Day: Thursday
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Computer Science & Engineering Building #1117 (EBU 3B)
Meeting Dates: Sept. 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1

Global Warming: Scientific Basis, Impact of Human Activities & Implications for Society

Section ID: 545629
CHEM 90, A00
Sergio Guazzotti

This seminar will address one of mankind’s most important environmental challenges: Global Warming and the resulting Climate Change. We will discus some of the basic scientific concepts and address some key questions: Is global warming a reality? How sure are scientists that climate change is occurring? What are the influences of human activities on climate? What are some of the key factors driving the policy, politics, and economics of climate change? What are the current views of the media and the entertainment industry on these issues? What could be some of the potential consequences of global warming? Can actions be taken to reduce global warming?

Day: Thursday
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:20 pm
Location: Computer Science & Engineering Building #1117 (EBU 3B)
Meeting Dates: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10

Backstage, Onstage

Section ID: 545632
TDGE 90, A00
Steven Adler

This class will provide a rarely seen glimpse into the making of a theatrical production, focusing one of the Dept. of Theatre & Dance’s fall quarter productions. Students will learn about the complex process of making theatre from the perspectives of the director, actors, designers, and crew. The class will include a performance of a Dept. of Theatre & Dance production in Week 6 and meetings with members of the production team.

Faculty website: Steven Adler

Day: Monday
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Computer Science & Engineering Building #1117 (EBU 3B)
Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24 and a date in Week 6 to attend a Department of Theatre & Dance production

Explorations in Mental Health and Aging

Section ID: 545625
WARR 90, C00
Laura Dunn

A one-hour, weekly seminar will be comprised of student participation, faculty panels, external speakers, and lectures. Topics include in-depth discussions and lectures on mental health and aging, discussion of careers in and related to psychology and psychiatry, and review of graduate/medical school application process. Individualized feedback for students interested in careers in mental health will be available to students as a component of this course.

Faculty website: Laura Dunn

Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Center Hall 205
Dates: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

The Economics of Professional Sports

Section ID: 545627
ECON 90, A00
Kate Antonovics

This course will discuss economic issues related to the professional sports industry. A class project will examine the extent to which there are racial disparities in salaries among professional athletes. This seminar is ideal for students who are enthusiastic about both professional sports and economics.

Faculty webpage: Kate Antonovics

Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Computer Science & Engineering Building #1117 (EBU 3B)
Dates: Sept. 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1

Medicine in Society, From Past to Present

Section ID: 545626
WARR 90, D00
Henry Caleb Powell

Medicine during the 20th century experienced historic success and continues to advance scientifically. However, medicine is not so positively perceived in contemporary society. From past success to present discontent is the subject of this course in which the history of medicine from ancient times will be used as a tool for inquiry. The relationship between medicine and the society that supports and sustains it will be the principal focus of this course.

Faculty webpage: Henry Caleb Powell

Day: Wednesday
Time: 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Location: Computer Science & Engineering Building #1117 (EBU 3B)
Dates: Sept. 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov. 9

Taiwan

Section ID: 545628
ANLD 90, A00
David K. Jordan

This course will briefly examine the history of Taiwan and the evolution of popular culture in Taiwan in recent decades. Sources will largely be ethnographic descriptions and analyses of Taiwanese life.

Faculty website: David K. Jordan

Day: Monday
Time: 3:00 – 3:50 pm
Location: SSB 105
Dates: Sept. 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24; 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

How to Think About Psychology

Section ID: 545857
PSYC 90, A00
Donald MacLeod

This seminar introduces the various sub-disciplines in Psychology, their research methods, and also explores career and graduate school opportunities. This includes informal presentations by faculty, graduate students, and other professionals.

Faculty website: Donald MacLeod

Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:00 - 4:50 pm
Location: McGill 1350
Meeting Dates: Sept. 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Perspectives in Environmental Issues

Section ID: 545944
ESYS 90, A00
Jane Teranes

This seminar provides an introduction to Environmental Systems. Faculty from departments in the Natural Sciences, Geosciences and Social Sciences will offer perspectives in these areas.

Day: Wednesday
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 am
Location: Galbraith Hall 174
Meeting Dates: Sept. 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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