French 105 is a basic survey of French culture and society from the French Revolution to the present, with emphasis on values, behavioral characteristics, social and political structures, and achievements of the French-speaking people. The course highlights selected edifices, artists, writers, and movements in an attempt to provide an introduction into the character, society, and…
This course introduces new and experienced students to Japanese animation (anime) and manga and Korean webtoons by considering them as literary genres, medium, art, culture, and industry. We will review their histories from AD 1000 to the present, focusing on the period from post-WWII to the present. Both new and experienced students will explore series…
This course explores Japanese art and architecture through on-site learning and travel. It is designed for all majors. Students engage with artworks at temples, shrines, and historic sites, while reflective assignments will enhance their understanding of how geography, religion, and culture shape Japan’s visual traditions and contemporary designs.
This studio course is open to all students and introduces traditional Japanese crafts, including Sashiko stitching, origami, kirie paper cutting, chigiri‑e torn‑paper collage, and mizuhiki cord art. Through hands-on workshops and cultural site visits, students will gain an understanding of the techniques, history, and aesthetics of these Japanese craft traditions.
A course designed to develop the vocabulary and oral communication skills of the student with a background of one year of college Japanese or equivalent. Emphasis will be placed on bringing the student into contact with the Japanese people and various aspects of their culture.
This course introduces students to Italian culture, both its contemporary iterations and its historical trajectory. We will explore the contributions Italy has made to art, religion, politics, and intellectual culture throughout the centuries. We will investigate major expressions of Italian culture from power and religious faith to intellectual achievement and artisanal craft, tracing how history…
No stories contain greater richness and depth, and none have been more influential, than those we call “Greek myths.” Students learn to read the manifestations of myth in sculpture and vases as well as selections from ancient texts. We visit the Athenian Acropolis, Eleusis, Delos, Argos, and Mycenae, the very settings in which the mythological…
This class explores the impact of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Events) as well as the impact of trauma throughout the lifespan on development of behavior, social-emotional functioning, and overall mental health. Particular interest will be paid to citizen experience in both historical and recent politically violent and socially uncertain events in Greece and other relevant locations.
Using the study of history, religion and politics, this interdisciplinary course focuses on Egypt, and the three Abrahamic traditions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Special attention will be given to the historical development of religious traditions that are still alive today in the places that we will visit. The rich remains of religious architecture and art…
This course explores health through an ecological perspective, examining how social norms, infrastructure, and policy influence behavior. In the Netherlands, students conduct walk audits and analyze bike-friendly design, public transit, and national health initiatives. The country’s walkability and active transportation culture provide a hands-on setting to understand how the built environment shapes population health. Designed…
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