Courses

An examination of the philosophies of Mendelssohn, Hermann Cohen, Martin Buber, and Franz Rosenzweig as responses to challenges presented by Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Sartre, and Camus. Emphasis on themes of religion and ethics, the individual and the state, freedom and responsibility, alienation and the meaning of Jewish existence.

Techniques in food experimentation. The completion of an individual food study requiring interpretation and evaluation of results.

Examination of alternative approaches to the visual elements of storytelling by exploring graphic novels and short films that experiment with images and narrative technique. Students will create short films, utilizing stop-motion animation, anddocumentary-style graphic novels.

Grade of C or better in PSYCH 107 or 107.3 and 107.1. A laboratory course designed to acquaint the student with the application of experimental methods to psychological problems. Experiments are conducted in a variety of areas chosen to give the student an appreciation of the range of current psychological research. Particular emphasis is given to the areas of experimental methodology, psychophysics, and learning.

A study of group-created drama. Students will create a group production through improvisations, theatre games, vocal and physical exercises. The group participates in writing a play, shares responsibilities as directors, actors, and designers, rehearses the production, and performs it before an audience. May be repeated for credit if a different project is undertaken. Fall, Spring.

A study of consumer issues as they affect the family, with special emphasis on cultural, social, psychological, and economic factors influencing consumer behavior; consumer rights and responsibilities; and public policy issues.

An overview of family dynamics (marital relations, gender roles, parenting) in different cultures. Examination of childhood development and patterns of socialization from cross-cultural perspectives.

An overview of family and communities dynamics. Examination of different types of community programs. Understanding the process of program development and evaluation.

This course is designed to examine communication and parenting skills and various counseling techniques to facilitate conflict resolution.

Interpersonal relations in contemporary American marriage and family life. Topics include dating, courtship, sex attitudes and behavior, family preplanning, communication, marital conflict, the unmarried, and elements of a successful marriage.