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This course will examine how theatre is uniquely equipped to engage us in conversation about divisive issues and lead us toward action to fight social injustice. Credits: 4 cr.
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An introduction to the varied world of myth among the Greeks and Romans. Its scope extends from the Greek stories of creation to the transmission of Greek myth to Rome. Texts will include Homer, Virgil, and Ovid, as well as works of art and music. Credits: 4 cr.
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This seminar offers an interdisciplinary study of globalization, one of the most controversial topics in the world today. It invites students to explore the increasing interconnectedness of people and places across the globe and to discuss the social and ethical issues surrounding globalization and culture, economics, politics, the environment, and various other topics. Credits: 4 cr.
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This seminar will explore moral philosophy and psychology as applied to modern ethical questions about sex and sexuality. Students will discuss readings in moral philosophy, psychology, feminist theory, and sociology. Topics may include: consent in sexual relationships; pornography; what is sexual harassment; the phenomenon of "friends with benefits"; responsibility for birth control and pregnancy; approaches to sex education; and more.Credits: 4 cr.
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What we eat is a question of cultural and political power. This seminar examines how food production and consumption reflect the value societies place on the environment and profit, and the health and status of consumers and producers. Through readings, assignments, and visits to innovative farms, stores, and restaurants in rural Vermont, students will learn to consider the implications of our eating choices, to view food as a social value, and to examine compelling alternatives. Credits: 4 cr.
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This seminar explores the stories of women and men who struggled to build a just society. Special focus is given to Martin Luther King, Dorothy Day, and Mahatma Gandhi. Students will also participate in a community-based learning experience. Credits: 4 cr.
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Divisions of race, class, gender, ethnicity, political ideology, and religion seem greater than ever, from the local to the global level. This seminar will examine how Americans fall short of achieving what Martin Luther King, Jr. called a "Beloved Community" composed of diverse cultures. We will draw on a variety of disciplines to explore how we might imagine communities where we are enriched rather than threatened by encounters with others, and where we can both acknowledge difference and embrace commonality. The course will include a service-learning component where students interact with people in the larger Burlington/Winooski community. Credits: 4 cr.
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The interplay of technology, sociology, and ethics will be considered in this seminar. We will examine both historical and recent impacts of technological innovation on the American landscape as well as the broader influence of globalization. Looking at current research and trends in computing, we will consider the ethical, sociological and economic dilemmas created by the introduction of new technologies. Credits: 4 cr.
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This course examines environmental issues from the perspectives of ecology, business, economics, and public policy to assess the concept of sustainable development. Students will gain an understanding of the methods environmental biologists use to investigate, monitor and remediate environmental problems, as well as learn how social scientists assess the economic and political impacts of these problems and the viability of potential solutions. Field trips and laboratory work are required. Credits: 4 cr.
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A course for beginners and students with limited preparation, designed to develop proficiency in the basic language skills. Credits: 4 cr.
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