IMMERSION Devised Theatre has been around for eons, but it has become increasingly popular (and harder to define) since the late 90's. Put simply, it is creating something from nothing -- which is to say that the "play" (the script) does not... more

IMMERSION Mathematical phenomena suffuse the worlds of visual arts and design, even though they may not be evident to the lay observer. Artists have deployed mathematical notions explicitly in their work, as in the use of geometry in perspective... more

Photography is a medium perfectly suited to the portrayal of one another and of one's self. We will investigate diverse approaches tot he photographic portrait/self-portrait through weekly assignments. Readings will inform our visual... more

The monotype print is a free form of printmaking more akin to painting than to the traditional woodcut or etched print. It is also a process in which the artist encounters fewer technical difficulties than in other traditional printmaking methods.... more

ONLINE In 2009, the New York Times declared the musical Next to Normal "unique" because it "aimed for truth" in its depiction of mental illness on stage. Yet, theatre artists have made efforts to represent abnormal psychology in plays and musicals... more

In the past two decades, crowdfunding and renewed interest in games--board games, role-playing games, digital games, and instructional games--have created an increased and diverse gaming production, which has become the subject of several studies,... more

This is a class in the history of psychiatry (and to a lesser degree, the disciplines that comprise clinical psychology). It is for students thinking about a career in science, medicine, neuroscience, or psychology. Or history and literature. Or... more

Adolescence is a fascinating time of life. Learning about development during this period is a journey of self-discovery. Adolescent Psychology examines the physical, cognitive, social, and moral development of adolescents in the contexts of family,... more

ONLINE In 2009, the New York Times declared the musical Next to Normal "unique" because it "aimed for truth" in its depiction of mental illness on stage. Yet, theatre artists have made efforts to represent abnormal psychology in plays and musicals... more

IMMERSION No matter how big the topic, flash nonfiction is usually no more than 800 words long, and often much shorter. 'Flash' signals the spark of insight, the illumination of a moment, the revelation hidden in the everyday. The genre... more

ONLINE This seminar compares literary depictions of love, sex, and marriage from the 14th to the 17th centuries by writers from England, France, Germany, the Italian Peninsula, the Low Countries, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden. (N.B. Students will... more

"Writing in Paris is one of the oldest American customs." - Van Wyck Brooks The city of Paris has long held a fascination for American writers. The world's cultural capital has served as setting for self-discovery, cross-cultural contact, and... more

IMMERSION Mathematical phenomena suffuse the worlds of visual arts and design, even though they may not be evident to the lay observer. Artists have deployed mathematical notions explicitly in their work, as in the use of geometry in perspective... more

IMMERSION Why study birds? Part of the appeal of birds lies in their color and beauty, interesting behavior, and impressive flight abilities. Bird study can provide an excellent education in many broadly applicable ecological principles. An... more

How are oceans formed? How does the ocean help regulate global temperatures? How will the ocean respond to future global warming? This course will provide a broad overview of the world of oceanography through presenting concepts that combine... more

Adolescence is a fascinating time of life. Learning about development during this period is a journey of self-discovery. Adolescent Psychology examines the physical, cognitive, social, and moral development of adolescents in the contexts of family,... more

ONLINE How do human rights principles apply to the public health challenges faced by migrant populations? What is the situation of migrants arriving at the southern border of the United States? Crossing the Mediterranean Sea or the Darien Gap?... more

This is a class in the history of psychiatry (and to a lesser degree, the disciplines that comprise clinical psychology). It is for students thinking about a career in science, medicine, neuroscience, or psychology. Or history and literature. Or... more

ONLINE This course will consider mystic themes as they appear in Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Marcus Aurelius, Sufism, and Kabbalah. We will examine mysticism as a class of philosophy, asking such questions as: Who counts as a mystic? What is the... more

Adolescence is a fascinating time of life. Learning about development during this period is a journey of self-discovery. Adolescent Psychology examines the physical, cognitive, social, and moral development of adolescents in the contexts of family,... more