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The Philosophy of Democracy — PHI2132.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Paul Voice
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Credits: 4
This course examines the philosophical grounds of democracy as well as the critique of democracy. We ask what values and practices ought to anchor our understanding of democracy and engage with debates about the value of democracy. This class requires close reading of primary philosophical texts and a number of written papers.
Society Culture and Thought

The Physics of Light and Color — PHY2114.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Hugh Crowl
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Credits: 2
The physics of light and color initially appears simple: light is a wave and the wavelength of light determines color. While this basic physical description of light is easy to state, going deeper quickly opens up large range of questions. How do different wavelengths of light combine to make colors? How does light from different sources interfere? How does light change path
Science and Mathematics

The Physics of Sound — PHY2278.02

Fall 2019
Instructor: Hugh Crowl
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Credits: 2
Physically, sound is simply the compression of air around us. However, this relatively simply description obscures a much richer understanding of sound. From how different sounds are generated and perceived to how different sounds can combine to make something new to how to design acoustically pleasant spaces, the physics of sound plays a key role. This course is about the
Science and Mathematics

The Plan as Portfolio — PLN2101.02

Fall 2019
Instructor: Noah Coburn and Zeke Bernstein
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Credits: 1
This course is a critical look at the use of electronic portfolios (or e-portfolios) in higher education, and the unique opportunity here at Ź to develop an e-portfolio system that will supplement and extend the Plan process. Through readings, discussions, workshops, and a culminating portfolio project, we will look at the history and current use of e-portfolios today;

The River, The Forest, The Glacier: Classics of American Environmental Literature — LIT4139.02

Fall 2019
Instructor: Akiko Busch
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Credits: 2
How to take measure of place is a question that has long resonated in the American imagination, and this course considers both the geography and the voices that provide the foundation for current environmental writing. The Exploration of the Colorado River and its Canyons by John Wesley Powell, The Maine Woods by H. D. Thoreau, and Travels in Alaska by John Muir offer occasion
Environment Literature

The Room Where it Happens: Introduction to Costume Design — DRA2150.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Charles Schoonmaker
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Credits: 4
This class will serve to introduce and build skills as a costume designer. We will read, analyze and chart scripts, develop research skills and build a fluency in rendering design ideas by working on graphic skills. We will also work on some non-scripted projects, and in various genres of performance possibly including ballet, opera, television and film. We will have in class
Drama

The Scriptorium: Visual Culture — WRI2151.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Camille Guthrie
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Credits: 4
This scriptorium, a “place for writing,” serves as a class for writers interested in improving their academic essay-writing skills. We will read to write and write to read. Much of our time will be occupied with writing and revising—essai means “trial” or “attempt”—as we work to create new habits and strategies for our analytical writing. As we practice various essay structures
Writing

The Web as Artistic Platform — DA2110.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Robert Ransick
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Credits: 4
This course is an introduction to creative practices with digital technologies specifically focused on creating online fine art projects. A broad survey of web-based digital arts is examined in tandem with an overview of tools necessary to create your own work. These include HTML, CSS, Photoshop (for prepping images for the web), content management systems, and a basic
Visual Arts

Theories of Psychotherapy — PSY4108.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: David Anderegg
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Credits: 4
This course addresses the history of the “talking cure” with a systematic look at the links between psychological theory and therapeutic technique. The practice of psychoanalysis and analytic therapy is investigated through a reading of some of Freud’s papers on technique. The historical development of psychotherapy, including later developments in analysis, behavior therapy,
Society Culture and Thought

Thinking Like A Greek — PHI2122.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Catherine McKeen
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Credits: 4
The Mediterranean Greeks of the 4th-6th c. BCE powerfully shaped the political, cultural, and intellectual worlds we inhabit today. The Greeks are credited with inventing democracy, drama, spectator sports, and astronomy, physics, biology, musical theory, history, and philosophy as areas of study. Various Greek thinkers championed free inquiry, global citizenship, radical
Society Culture and Thought

Toward a Rigorous Art History — AH2109.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: J Vanessa Lyon
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Credits: 4
A “rigorous study of art” became the goal of Philosopher and Cultural Critic Walter Benjamin (1892-1940) when his growing distaste for the outlook and methods of his art history professor—the famous and foundational Heinrich Wölfflin—caused him to consider publishing an account of “the most disastrous activity I have ever encountered at a German university.” Striking a balance
Visual Arts

Traditional Music Ensemble — MPF4221.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: John Kirk
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Credits: 2
We will study and perform from the string band traditions of rural America. Nova Scotia, Quebecois, Irish, New England, Scandinavian, African American dance and ballad traditions will also be experienced with listening, practice (weekly group rehearsals outside of class), and performing components. Emphasis on ensemble intuition, playing by ear, and lifetime personal music
Music

Traditional Music of North America — MHI2135.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: John Kirk
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Credits: 2
This course explores music from early native music through contemporary singer-songwriters. Some of the traditions we draw from include African, Native American, Quebecois, Appalachian, Irish and Scottish, British Isle traditions, Cajun, Blues, Gospel, and Conjunto music. Instrumental, dance, and ballad traditions are explored. Students must bring a guitar, banjo, mandolin, or
Music

Transnational Feminist Geography — SCT2138.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Emily Mitchell-Eaton
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Credits: 4
What is the global? What is the transnational? Are these spaces of connection, of division, of possibility, or dislocation? What does solidarity mean, how is it practiced (or critiqued), and whom does it benefit? This course aims to grapple with the complexities and contradictions of such questions in the context of transnational feminist theory and praxis. In particular, we
Society Culture and Thought

Understanding Food Insecurity in Ź County 1 — APA2173.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Susan Sgorbati
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Credits: 4
The issue of food insecurity has long been on the minds of those who live in Southern Vermont. In fact, Ź County has been identified by the USDA as a “food desert”, meaning significant portions of its residents have limited access to healthy or locally-produced food. This course, the first in a sequence of three, will explore and review past initiatives, best practices
CAPA

Violin/Viola — MIN4345.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Kaori Washiyama
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Credits: 2
Studies in all left-hand position and shifting and an exploration of various bow techniques. Students can select from the concerto, sonata repertoire, short pieces and etudes for the study designed to develop technique, advanced musicianship and prepare for the performance. Corequisites: Must participate and perform at least twice in Music Workshop (Tu. 6:30pm – 8:00pm)
Music

Visual Arts Lecture Series — VA2999.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Visual Arts Faculty
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Credits: 1
Each term, Ź offers a program of five-six lectures by visiting arts professionals: artists, curators, historians and critics, selected to showcase the diversity of contemporary art practices. Designed to enhance a broader and deeper knowledge of various disciplines in the Visual Arts and to stimulate campus dialogue around topical issues of contemporary art and culture
Visual Arts

Visual Arts Lecture Series Seminar — VA4218.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: J Vanessa Lyon
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Credits: 2
This discussion-animated, readings-based seminar provides art historical, cultural, and critical contexts for the Visual Arts Lecture Series (VALS). In addition to our ongoing interrogation of the public lecture as such, students present their own work (in any field) and analyze the technical and stylistic aspects of structuring an effective and engaging ‘talk.’ The course
Visual Arts

What is Economics? — SCT2136.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Lopamudra Banerjee
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Credits: 2
"Economics is what economists do" says Jacob Viner. But what do economists do? And, how do they do it? This seminar will be concerned with these two questions. Our main objective will be develop an understanding of economics as a field of study and to explore how economics is applied to understand everyday issues that affect our material wellbeing. We will look at big issues,
Society Culture and Thought

Women's Voices — DRA2144.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Dina Janis
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Credits: 4
In this class, students will read a large canon of plays by current female playwrights working in the American Theatre today. These will include writers featured on the Kilroy List, Susan Blackburn Award Winners, Lily Award recipients, among others from my own personal list. We will also look at current initiatives within the theatre today to level the playing field and will
Drama

Working With Light — DRA2234.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Michael Giannitti
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Credits: 2
Lighting design has the powerful ability to shape the experience of an audience. Its practice incorporates elements of artistry and craft, and should interest those working in all aspects of visual and performing arts. In addition to hands-on work with theatrical lighting equipment in and outside of class, awareness of light, play analysis and conceptualization, color, angle,
Dance Drama

“First World Problems” in Chinese Microcinema — CHI4520.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Ginger Lin
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Credits: 4
“First world problems” has become a prolific meme generating phrase. However, it can have deeper meaning. How is Chinese society dealing with its own “First world problems” , while simultaneously dealing with those of its own unique history? These are some of the questions we will explore through the lenses of Chinese Microcinema makers. Students will naturally advance their
Cultural Studies and Languages