Courses

Introduction to the techniques, problems, and theories of translation. The course will involve both French-to-English and English-to-French translation.

Discussion of the techniques and problems of translation with extensive practice in translating various texts. This course will enable the Hebrew student to understand the unique structure and idiomatic usage of Hebrew in comparison to English.

Introduction to the techniques and problems of translation; intensive practice in translating texts of various types.

Translation of more advanced texts. Texts may be chosen not only from literature but from journalism, advertising, business, and other technical or specialized areas.

Exploration of the complex interrelationships between chattel slavery and concepts and practices of freedom in the Americas, utilizing historical, autobiographical and literary texts from North America, the Caribbean, and Brazil. 443 / 1272 Queens College

An overview of the history of slavery and freedom in Latin America from 1492 to the abolition of slavery in Cuba and Brazil in 1886 and 1888 respectively. Some of the main topics covered in the course include the slave trade, the Middle Passage, resistance to slavery, manumission, legal strategies to obtain freedom, and the fight for abolition during the nineteenth century.

SOC/HST/ASP SP

A critical analysis of basic psychological principles involved in the behavior of individuals in social situations, with emphasis on social perception and interaction and the psychology of attitudes and of communication. Designed for students concentrating in psychology.

Social change and major social movements in past and contemporary societies, with special focus on important theories of social change.

Problems and processes of social change in Africa. Theories of social change are evaluated in the context of Africa. Topics include: ethnicity; nationalism; rural and traditional social structures; urbanization and urban problems; class relations; state structures; state and civil society; social development.