Courses

The literature of Western Europe, studied principally in modern English translation. Topics taken up might be courtly love or fin amor, chivalry and courtliness, the rise of mercantile and artisanal identities, and devotional practices. Genres taken up might include epic and romance, lyric, drama, and religious writing; authors might include Marie de France, the Pearl poet, John Gower, William Langland, Margery Kempe, and Julian of Norwich.

Major European texts in a variety of forms and genres, studied in their historical, social, intellectual, and religious contexts. The thematic focus and texts studied vary each semester. Students may take this course twice for credit, if the works studied are different.

Old English literature in translation studied in the context of Western European culture of the 7th to 11th centuries. Topics include the relations among races, religions, and cultures, ideas of heroism, devotional practices, and feudalism. Texts and genres taken up might include Beowulf, the Old English elegies, saints’ lives, riddles and wisdom literature, and sermons.

A study of the large and important Spanish Jewish community from its roots in the Roman world through its status under Christian rule, Muslim domination, and renewed Christian control. The pattern of development of the community will be studied, followed by an analysis of its eventual decline and expulsion in 1492.

Introduction to medium and large format photography equipment and techniques used in fine art and commercial applications. Students will learn both analog and digital approaches including medium format digital cameras and medium and large format scanning techniques.

An analytical and critical examination of the nature, scope, and method of metaphysics, and of the fundamental distinctions and categories employed in the study of existence and existents.

Examination of the theories that guide research in biological anthropology and the methods in the study of the origin and variation of the human species. Readings and lectures are directed to an understanding of not only specific concepts and the debates they have engendered, but also the nature of the scientific enterprise.

This course focuses on preparing the student for the student teaching experience. Major topics covered include: NYS and National Family and Consumer Sciences Learning Standards, instructional planning and effective teaching strategies for meeting the needs of diverse student populations, classroom management, and assessment.

This course is an introduction to the methods and materials used in TESOL/English as a Second Language courses. We will focus on applying these methods to the teaching of the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The class covers how to adapt methods and materials to suit learner populations of different ages and at varying levels of English proficiency. The role of instructional technology (e.g. audiovisual, multimedia, computers in ESL instruction) will also be addressed.

Introduction to the theory and practice of language teaching approaches used in TESOL/ESL courses that focus on thematic units and subject areas, i.e., mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts. With particular attention to the development of language and literacy skills, the course will include adaptation of methods and materials to suit non-native speakers of English as well as special education students at the elementary and secondary levels.