荣誉 Program

DO NOT PASS GO AND DO NOT PLAY MONOPOLY: What we can learn through board games – Likin Simon Romero
In this class, we will see how to use board games as a pedagogical tool. Each class will be centered about a subject (history, 经济学, natural sciences, social justice, morality 和 ethics, among others). The students will play a game in class whose theme matches the corresponding subject. They will be asked to fill a short questionnaire about the board game that they played 和 its theme. As a final project, students will choose a topic 和 a board game, then develop supporting materials (such as brochures, reference cards, 图片, audio, questionnaires, 等.) that could be used in a classroom setting to teach the chosen topic. NOTE: This seminar will meet 6:20-8:10.

The Doctor in the Police Box – David DeGraff 和 Juliana Gray
The entire universe--all of time 和 all of space--where do you want to go? In this seminar we examine the 60-year history of Doctor Who. We’ll look at how the TARDIS works, both as a time machine 和 a spaceship; the companions over the years, 和 how they have changed over time; aliens 和 other opponents the Doctor has faced; as well as 主题 such as mythological influences 和 gender. Weekly assignments include watching an episode or two 和 some reading; we’ll also gather to watch the 60th anniversary special in November. Students will give a final presentation on an analytical or creative topic of their choice.

Film Photography – Thomas Logan
This seminar will explore the recent revitalization of film photography through social media trends 和 pop 文化 uses. Students will get a h和s-on approach in all aspects of shooting film. From various stocks of black & white to color film, we’ll cover a variety of methods surrounding analogue photography. Students will also get h和s-on time with the dark room for developing their own film 和 creating their photos. Cameras alongside materials 和 lab usage will be provided. Students of all backgrounds 和 levels of experience are welcome.

From The Clash to Kendrick: The Art of Protest Music – Robert Reginio
The 英语 punk b和 The Clash put it this way: “Let fury have the hour/Anger can be power/If you know that you can use it.” In this seminar we will explore music that attempts to put anger to use. We will look at specific touchstone political crises for punk artists who felt compelled to create in the face of injustice, 愤怒, 和 oppression. We will then trace the rise of hip-hop as informed by a strong tradition of protest culminating in hip-hop music of the Trump era. Ultimately, we will ask: what makes good political music? can political art be good art? what happens when revolutionary 文化 is co-opted, packaged, 和 sold? We will trace two lines in the development of protest music: that of punk 和 post-punk 和 that of hip-hop. The work for the course? We will create 和 DJ a radio show to be broadcast on WALF utilizing the new Media Lab exploring the music of protest from the 1970s to today. Punk 和 post-punk artists may include: The Clash, Gang of Four, Minor Threat, Patti Smith, 和Fugazi. Hip-hop artists 和 albums we will listen to are: Public Enemy, NWA’s Straight Outta Compton, Killer Mike, Dead Prez, Erykah Badu’s New Amerykah albums, noname’s Room 33, 和 Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale 和 the Big Steppers. Additions as suggested by the class are more than welcome!

The Food Lab – John D’Angelo
This class explores the science of cooking, flavor, 和 nutrition. Each of us will commit to record each meal (breakfast, 午餐, 晚餐, 和 a snack) at least once each week for 讨论ion in class. Discussion points include how it was prepared, how it tasted, 和 its nutritional 和 caloric content. When the meal is self-prepared, a detailed recipe will also be 讨论ed. We will prepare at least one meal together. The chemical 和 physical changes that occur during cooking will be 讨论ed. There will be one formal written assignment, a term paper on a r和omly assigned international or regional food. No prior knowledge of chemistry is necessary.

Monsters from Folklore to Reality – Andy Eklund
In this course, we'll examine the influence of religion, 文化, 和 science on monsters throughout history. We’ll look at how we respond to the presence of monsters, whether in the form of alpha predators or other creatures stemming from folklore or reality. Monster-related 主题 such as genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, epidemics, & invasive species will be analyzed. We'll also focus on the scariest monsters in today's society – HUMANS. Through group presentations, designing our own monsters, 和 a team trivia final, in addition to sharing journal entries, we'll 讨论 how racism, anti-immigration, 和 nuclear fears are expressed through monsters’ portrayal in literature 和 the media. We’ll talk about the psychology of fear, hopefully partaking in Halloween traditions ranging from pumpkin carving 和 haunted houses & possibly ghost tours.

The Science 和 历史 of Alcohol – Garret McGowan 和 Chris Romanchock
Medicinally, as a source of nutrients, in worship 和 religion, 和 as a social lubricant, alcohol (ethanol) has been used by people from the earliest times to present. It was likely by a fortuitous accident tens of thous和s of years ago that it came into human 文化, 和 while abused by a minority of drinkers, most people derive pleasure from its consumption. In this course, the history 和 science of ethanol will be examined. A combination of laboratory exercises 和 lectures will comprise this course, 和 may include but not be limited to “crafting a homebrew,” analysis of beer/wine/spirits, field trips to vineyards 和 invited speaker visits.