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3.00 Credits
NA K.Edwards This course will examine the interplay of biomedical, societal, and ethical concerns in global health. A unit on epidemiology will provide the analytical tools to measure effectiveness of various public health responses. Case studies, such as smoking and tobacco-related diseases, emergency contraception, AIDS prevention and therapies will highlight the impact of medical science, economics, culture, and politics on public health in different countries. Prerequisite: College-level biology course; a course in statistics is recommended. Typically offered in alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
HU E.Lapsansky,L.Massiah Readings about the history and theory of social "class" and about the conceptualization and techniques of documentary film-making. The semester will culminate in two short course film projects. (Satisfies the social justice requirement.)
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3.00 Credits
HU (Cross-listed in Comparative Literature and Philosophy) J.Muse This course will examine contemporary attempts to revitalize and reaffirm art's relation to beauty, aesthetic pleasure, and seduction. Readings will be drawn from the works of Plato, Longinus, Edmund Burke, Kant, Nietzsche, Heidegger, as well as the contemporary champions of beauty: Gilbert-Rolfe, Hickey, Scarry, Schjeldahl, and Steiner.
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3.00 Credits
HU C.Solomon Kiefer This course explores European art in the context of political, social, and cultural developments in the period from the late eighteenth century to the middle decades of the nineteenth century. Neoclassicism, Romanticism, and Realism are the artistic movements of this period. Artists discussed will include David, Goya, Friedrich, Turner, Constable, and Gericault among others. Course will include at least one visit to the Phila Museum of Art.
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3.00 Credits
HU (Cross-listed in Spanish and Latin American and Iberian Studies) R.Castillo Sandoval
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3.00 Credits
SO R.Wynn This course explores the economics of higher education as part of the non-profit sector of the U.S. economy, focusing specifically on the business and financial structure of Haverford College as the prototype of an independent, not-for-profit organization. The course begins with an overview of the non-profit sector and the higher education industry, and includes such topics as long range and strategic planning, budgeting, endowment management, socially responsible investing, assessing financial health, as well as other topics. Typically offered in alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
SO (Cross-listed in Gender and Sexuality Studies) K.Edwards Seminar course examining the commitment to social justice within the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), exploring its religious foundation and highlighting historical and current manifestations. Readings on Quaker testimonies and on the roles of Quakers in abolition, suffrage, and peace will be complemented by guest speakers from Quaker social justice organizations. (Satisfies the social justice requirement.) Does not count toward the major.
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3.00 Credits
SO (Cross-listed in Biology and Gender and Sexuality Studies) K.Edwards This course examines how biological science describes women's bodies and behaviors by analyzing arguments that certain traits are sexually dimorphic, genetically determined and hormonally sensitive. It also examines how the medical profession responds to women's health concerns by analyzing the biomedical and political factors influencing research and treatments in such areas as breast cancer, reproductive medicine and AIDS in women. Prerequisite: Preference given to Gender and Sexuality Studies Concentrators. (Satisfies the social justice requirement.) Offered occasionally.
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3.00 Credits
Art HU J.Muse The mid-20th c. movement called Conceptual Art will be explored, as will its predecessors and progeny.
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3.00 Credits
SO R.Guyer As medical practice and medical research grew during the 20th century, so did the need for an ethics component to both endeavors. Study of specific cases clarifies why medical ethics became a necessity.
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