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3.00 Credits
Birds have captured the hearts and minds of people for centuries. Early texts from Chinese, Greek and other cultures discuss birds in the context of religion, the humanities, and science. Backyard bird feeding and bird watching are among the top hobbies. Conservationists advocate spending millions of dollars on saving and protecting birds from extinction. Why are we so obsessed with birds Is it their amazing ability to fly, their almost implausible migrations, their vibrant colors, their curious personalities In some religions, birds have been invoked as symbols of peace, power, trickery, gluttony, and intelligence. Do the lives of birds really embody these anthropomorphic characteristics Do birds provide an avenue to connect us with our environments, the patterns of nature, and environmental issues In this course, students examine the lives of birds, the people who are obsessed with birds, and their interactions from a variety of perspectives. They examine birds as models for conservation and science, as religious symbols, and as subjects of art and literature. Finally, students have an opportunity to connect with the environment of the Finger Lakes region by learning about and observing our local birds. (Deutschlander)
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Islam is important. Not all Moslems are religious or political extremists, yet the most immediately threatening challenges to Western modernity are emerging from radical Moslem groups. Furthermore, Moslem countries control most of the fuel on which our current lifestyle is based. For these reasons alone, Americans need to understand the Moslem world far better than we presently do. But the defensive dictum to "know your enemy" is only the most shallow reason for studying Islam, which is the fastest growing religion in the world today. Why is that Students explore with critical but open minds the appeal of this religious tradition and way of life. "Facets of Islam" first constructs a basic but coherent narrative of Islam in history. Then students sample the splendors of Islamic civilization in architecture, science, gardens, and poetry. Students confront honestly some problematic and troubling issues which divide the Moslem worldview from our own. Finally, students remind themselves of the diversity of the Moslem world today in music, food, and festival. (McNall
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students survey the wealth of Russian folk tales, epic songs, legends, riddles, and other elements of the oral tradition, as well as the later literature these genres inspired. Students examine characters such as the Firebird, Baba-Yaga the witch, Koshchei the Deathless, and Ilya Muromets, and read many types of folktales, including magical, animal, and "idiot" tales. Materials include art and music arising from the Russian folk tradition. Students also consider the role of folklore in contemporary American life, and the ways in which some genres continue to produce new examples of folklore. (Galloway)
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3.00 Credits
Alcohol abuse continues to be a serious problem on college and university campuses across the nation. Students examine this problem from both natural scientific and social scientific perspectives. Readings include public health and social science research literature on the scope of alcohol use in college and the theories proposed to explain that use. The natural science literature is used to explore the pharmacologic effects of alcohol on the brain, related health risks, and the relationship of blood alcohol concentration to risk and harm. Students participate in ongoing research on the scope and consequences of alcohol use on this campus. Finally, educational models for abuse prevention and harm reduction are explored and evaluated for effectiveness. (Craig)
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3.00 Credits
Native history and philosophy pivots on an understanding of and reverence for nature: "Walk in Balance on the Earth Mother" is Chippewa medicine man and seer Sun Bear's summary of the Native message to all people. This course examines that history from New France to the present, focusing on the often-troubled relationship between the European and the Indian, selecting several historical persona ges ( e.g. Pocahontas, Tecumseh) to further question what lessons can be learned and applied in the examination of that conflict. Students also encounter and critique Native literature and art. (He
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3.00 Credits
Are natural disasters still possible in today's extensively mediated cyborg environment To what extent are contemporary disasters the result of human forces rather than "forces of nature" This course addresses the political and social dimensions of the 2005 hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Students probe such relevant issues as poverty/inequality, federalism, disaster preparedness policy, the efficacy of relief and relocation efforts, environmental change, urban planning and the social consequences of neoliberal restructuring. The course concludes with critical assessment of various proposals for rebuilding New Orleans and the Gulf Coast and speculation on how they might affect the course of American political development. (Johnson
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3.00 Credits
This course peers into one of the most fertile breeding grounds of European revolution and social change: 1860s Russia. Students discuss nihilism, women's rights, and Russian spirituality by reading novels including Turgenev' s Fathers and Sons , Chernyshevsky ? What is to Be Don e and Dostoevsky 's Crime and Punishme nt. Students examine literary aspects of these novels as well as their historical, political and cultural contexts. Throughout the semester, students consider the powerful role of art in society, a vigorously debated topic in Russia for more than two centuries. (Wels
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3.00 Credits
How do we gain knowledge Is truth relative to the individual What makes me me Am I free to make my own choices How should I live Is the natural world the whole of reality These and other perennial philosophical questions about knowledge, meaning, reality, persons, morality, and society are central themes in literature, drama, and film. Short philosophical readings provide contexts for discussions of ways of knowing, the distinction between appearance and reality, problems of human freedom and responsibility, the nature of persons and machines, the problem of understanding evil, and the possibility of moral truth. (Oberbrunner)
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3.00 Credits
Elvis, Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Bruce Springsteen, Kurt Cobain. They were central figures in the history of American rock music from 1950s rock and roll to 1990s grunge. But what kind of men were they This seminar offers an interdisciplinary look at the life, times, and music of these hegemonic men of rock and their non-hegemonic counterparts through the lens of men's studies; i.e., through the history and theory of American masculinities. Through their study of the soundtrack of late 20th century America, students develop an appreciation for the role of gender, race, class, sexuality and region in shaping men's identity and experience. (Capraro)
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3.00 Credits
How do we respond ethically to the problems posed by medical policies and practices What ethical principles would we use Should medical decisions take into account the patient's cultural and religious backgrounds How do different cultures treat illnesses This course is an interdisciplinary approach to the moral, philosophical, social, and legal dimensions of the theories, policies, and practices in medical ethics. We will examine a number of ethical theories such as Virtue Ethics, Utilitarianism, and Feminist Ethics to approach the topics in question. We will also approach the medical problems and practices from a range of perspectives, including Jewish, Christian, Feminist, Latino and African-American, with an emphasis on Asian and Islamic ones. Specific issues covered will include concepts relevant to ethical theories, religion and bio-ethics, human and animal rights, and health care systems. (Anwar)
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