Can musicians effect change through their music, and what emotional power does sound hold? From the examination of the genre of requiem to the protest power of popular music, this course invites you to explore the transformative force of music and... more

This interdisciplinary arts class will explore the practices and processes of creativity. Weekly readings and assignments will invite students to undertake their own creative experiments in response. Class discussion and critique will further... more

Please note: Immersion course - June 17 - 21, 2024. Students who register for this course will be expected to complete certain assignments before the start of class and join a shared discussion on a Moodle blog the week before class. One... more

Please read the Class Notes section below for important information about this course. This course introduces the psychology of human sexuality in its evolutionary, physiological, reproductive, and social context. We'll explore various... more

This course will examine structural and functional neuroplasticity in the nervous system. The ability of the nervous system to reorganize itself by forming new connections, strengthening existing connections, or pruning away old synaptic... more

Is meritocracy in American educational systems a myth and/or just a partially realized ideal? What role did the creation of modern American schooling play in the development of the American Dream and the idealization of America as a meritocratic... more

This course will focus on the psychological causes and consequences of interpersonal, intergroup, and international conflict. Topics discussed will include such issues as the role of power, status, trust, and social identity. Students will learn... more

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to mental disorders in adult humans. We will discuss diagnostic issues and methods used to study psychopathology. We will also examine a variety of mental disorders from several different... more

Coined by Puerto Rican author Mayra Santos-Febres, "ancestral writing" elicits a reconceptualization of creative writing and its techniques from the point of view of our ancestors in Latin America, more particularly, the Afro-diasporic and... more

While performing in New York City, Bono, U2's legendary frontman, announced to a sold-out Madison Square Garden crowd: "America is an idea." It was the summer of 2016; warring factions on both sides were wrestling for control of the... more

Immersion Course - Please Note: Students who register for this course will be expected to complete the reading before the start of class and to join a shared discussion on a Moodle blog the week before class. One introductory zoom meeting will be... more

Please read the Class Notes section below for important information about this course. This course introduces the psychology of human sexuality in its evolutionary, physiological, reproductive, and social context. We'll explore various... more

Please note: Immersion course - June 24 - 28, 2024 To a large extent, trees and shrubs define many of Earth's nonmarine ecosystems. They dominate landscapes ranging from low-elevation wetlands to high mountains. The trees and shrubs we see... more

This course will examine structural and functional neuroplasticity in the nervous system. The ability of the nervous system to reorganize itself by forming new connections, strengthening existing connections, or pruning away old synaptic... more

This course will focus on the psychological causes and consequences of interpersonal, intergroup, and international conflict. Topics discussed will include such issues as the role of power, status, trust, and social identity. Students will learn... more

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to mental disorders in adult humans. We will discuss diagnostic issues and methods used to study psychopathology. We will also examine a variety of mental disorders from several different... more

ONLINE IMMERSION COURSE This course is designed for students who are interested in developing skills in using statistical tools to analyze data. No prior experience with statistics is required. The approach is "statistics in the service of... more

Please read the Class Notes section below for important information about this course. This course introduces the psychology of human sexuality in its evolutionary, physiological, reproductive, and social context. We'll explore various... more

Coined by Puerto Rican author Mayra Santos-Febres, "ancestral writing" elicits a reconceptualization of creative writing and its techniques from the point of view of our ancestors in Latin America, more particularly, the Afro-diasporic and... more

Can musicians effect change through their music, and what emotional power does sound hold? From the examination of the genre of requiem to the protest power of popular music, this course invites you to explore the transformative force of music and... more

This course represents a hands-on approach to decision-making and diplomacy. Students will take part in diplomatic and decision-making exercises in the context of international political issues and problems, essentially functioning as a working... more

This course analyzes the processes that led to Hitler's rise to power, the nature of the National Socialist regime, and the origins and implementation of its policies of aggression and genocide that culminated in the Holocaust. The course will... more

"More people have died in the name of religion than any other cause on earth." Is this true? If not, why do so many people believe it so? Even if it is not true, a great many people have died for causes propelled by religious ideologies and... more

This course will focus on the psychological causes and consequences of interpersonal, intergroup, and international conflict. Topics discussed will include such issues as the role of power, status, trust, and social identity. Students will learn... more

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to mental disorders in adult humans. We will discuss diagnostic issues and methods used to study psychopathology. We will also examine a variety of mental disorders from several different... more

ONLINE IMMERSION COURSE This course is designed for students who are interested in developing skills in using statistical tools to analyze data. No prior experience with statistics is required. The approach is "statistics in the service of... more