Winter 2006 Undergraduate Seminars

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NAHUATL: LANGUAGE OF THE AZTECS

ANLD 90, Section A00
Section ID: 555741
David Jordan, Professor of Anthropology

An introduction to the Classical Nahuatl (Aztec) language and an examination of several famous Aztec accounts of their world. Stress will be on how the use of language in these stories, which will be studied in Nahuatl & translation.

Day and Time: Monday, 3:00 - 3:50 pm
Location: SSB 105
Meeting Dates: January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13

FOUNDATION MYTHS OF CHINESE CULTURE

ANLD 90, Section B00
Section ID: 555742
David Jordan, Professor of Anthropology

This course will explore the orientations to life enshrined in some of the most famous stories and myths in Chinese popular culture, analyzed from an anthropological perspective.

Day and Time: Monday, 4:00 - 4:50 pm
Location: SSB 105
Meeting Dates: January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13

CREATION SCEINCE, INTELLIGENT DESIGN AND NEODARWINIAN EVOLUTION

ANLD 90, Section C00
Section ID: 564298
James Moore, Associate Professor of Anthropology

This seminar is intended for people genuinely trying to understand the scientific evidence concerning how we got here. There will be no "right answer" shoved down anyone's throat; the goal is to understand the arguments, their implications, and the data underlying them. Exact content of the seminar will be collectively decided on at the first meeting.

Day and Time: Friday, 11:00 - 11:50 am
Location: SSB 105
Meeting Dates: January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3

HOW TO THINK ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 90, Section A00
Section ID: 564750
Ebbe Ebbesen, Professor of Psychology

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.

Day and Time: Monday, 2:00 - 2:50 pm
Location: McGill Hall 1350
Meeting Dates: January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13

CONFLICTS OF RELIGION WITH SCEINCE

REV 90, Section A00
Section ID: 553326
Daniel Wulbert, Professor of Mathematics and Provost of Revelle College

Past and present conflicts of religion with science will be reviewed. Potential scientific advances that may lead to further conflicts will be discussed. Avenues for conflict understanding and for cooperation on critical societal problems will be explored.

Day and Time: Monday, 4:00 - 4:50 pm
Location: Revelle Commons A
Meeting Dates: January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13

SEMINAR CANCELLED : BUSINESS IN THE 21st CENTURY

REV 90, Section B00
Daniel Wulbert, Professor of Mathematics and Provost of Revelle College

This “business” seminar will provide a critical look at business fundamentals and what causes businesses to succeed and fail in the real world. Possible career paths will be discussed. Students will be required to submit a detailed business plan.

This seminar will be offered next during fall quarter 2006.