January 2010 Mini-Semester and Spring 2010 Courses -- On-Campus Offerings

Registration for the January 2010 Mini-Semester and Spring 2010 courses begins Monday, November 2, 2009 and ends Sunday, January 24, 2010.

Contact your academic advisor directly to discuss appropriate course selection for your degree and to be cleared for registration (or to request your signed registration form).

January 2010 Mini-Semester in Cambridge

AHIST 5003.J1 | Founders' History

This course studies the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the deliberations that surrounded these founding documents. Topics include how Americans in later generations debated the meaning of these documents for African-Americans and women, how the Constitution was amended to extend them equal rights, and how the founding principles apply to the 21st century. Usually offered January Semester.

AINTD 5013.J1 | Topics in Anthropology: Native North Americans

An overview of the lifestyle, customs, religion, and history of the Natives of North America, which provides an evaluation of what is known about indigenous people before European contact, places them in historical context, and studies them in the light of modern times. Usually offered January Semester.

AMATH 3003.J1 | Mathematics: Understood and Applied

Designed to meet the needs of the student who wants to increase his/her confidence in working with mathematical concepts, especially to better understand the 'how-to' of computational operations, basic algebra, and the ideas necessary to perform basic statistical functions. Usually offered Fall Semester.

Spring 2010 Weekend Courses in Cambridge

AARTS 5004.01 | Fine Arts of Boston

An introduction to the fine arts of music, dance, drama, painting, and architecture through an analysis of the form and context of each art and attendance at various exhibits and concert performances in the Boston area.

AHIST 5002.01 | History of Boston

Surveys Boston as a case study in American History from 1630 to the present including study of physical growth, ethnic groups, cultural and social developments, architecture, and contemporary issues. Course requires individualized projects and site visits. Note: Course requires individualized projects and site visits. Fulfills history or humanities requirements. Usually offered Fall Semester.

AINTD 3008.01 | Introductory Seminar: Lives in Context

Students reflect on their own lives within the context of contemporary society. Through the reading and writing of autobiography and biography, they will explore how life themes and transitions are shaped by and shape societal, historical and political realities. There will be ongoing assignments in autobiographical and biographical writing culminating in a final project. Through both the content and format of this introductory course, returning students build a supportive community. Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters.

AINTD 5002.01 | Applied Ecology: Health, Science, and Public Policy

The objective of this course is to acquire the skills necessary to look at ecological issues of public health from a scientific and public policy point of view. Our focus will be to empower the individual to work toward affirmative, progressive change. We will explore the scientific, ethical, emotional, and cultural parameters that are involved in the complex web of decision-making and judgment necessary to coordinate the interests of the economy, human needs, local communities, and wild ecosystems that inform public health discussions. Usually offered Spring Semester.

AINTD 5016.01 | Cultural Diversity: The Asian Experience

Examines the unique characteristics of the Asian- American cultural experience within 21st century American society and from the perspective of history, sociology, literature, and the arts. Emphasis is placed on understanding and appreciating cultural differences with a focus on the individual, community, and family.

ASOSC 5011.01 | Human Development II: Adolescence

This course takes an interdisciplinary look at adolescence through a variety of lenses: psychology, sociology, literature, and film. Special attention will be given to gender and socio-economic status. Emphasis will be placed on the various populations of color in the United States, including new immigrants, as well as cross-cultural comparisons. Psychological theories will also be applied to biographies and novels in order to expand understandings of the socio-political context in which adolescence occurs. Usually offered Spring Semester.

Spring 2010 Weeknight Courses in Cambridge

AFTWL 3001.01 | Basic Aikido

Aikido is a modern martial art developed by Master Ueshiba Moriehei.  'Aikido' can be translated as 'the way of harmony' and, in practice, students learn to blend with the force of an opponent instead of trying to resist it.  Students are introduced to the basic techniques of Aikido and work to develop a strong center.  Although most classes are devoted to practice, discussion includes conflict resolution, body image, and other issues.

AHMSR 5300.01 | Professional Ethics: Applicatons and Practice

Students will learn how to deal with the professional and ethical issues related to the practice of counseling and related helping professions. Students will explore and apply ethical codes to current controversies within the field of human services. Case studies, films, field visits, simulations, and role-playing will be employed in helping students grasp the integration of theory and practice in the area of applied professional ethics. Usually offered Spring Semester.

AINTD 3008.02 | Introductory Seminar: Lives in Context

Students reflect on their own lives within the context of contemporary society. Through the reading and writing of autobiography and biography, they will explore how life themes and transitions are shaped by and shape societal, historical and political realities. There will be ongoing assignments in autobiographical and biographical writing culminating in a final project. Through both the content and format of this introductory course, returning students build a supportive community.

AINTD 3009.01 | Integrating Seminar: Themes of Adulthood

Integrates readings and research on themes of adult development and transitions with work on self-assessment, metacognition, and career planning. Students are guided in assessing their own learning styles, developing study strategies, formulating degree plans, and reflecting on career choices. Emphasis is placed on collaborative learning in small group activities, and the course is aimed at establishing a community of learners. Usually offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

AINTD 4002.01 | Research Seminar

Focuses on the creation of preliminary design for senior thesis or project by exploring topics, questions, and research methodology. Students and faculty work collaboratively to develop a preliminary design for a senior thesis or project in an area or topic of interest. Students do general reading in their field of interest, keep journals, and participate in small group discussions and activities that enable them to generate and clarify their own questions within their fields.

AINTD 5001.01 | History of Women and Work

Explores issues related to women and work from colonial to contemporary America including relationships of work to ethnicity, class, economic change, political, and social conditions.

AINTD 5015.01 | Cultural Diversity: The Hispanic Experience

An exploration of the unique characteristics of the various Hispanic populations within American society and how they experience diversity. Perspective will draw mostly from ethnographic and sociological analysis, placing emphasis on the understanding and appreciation of the diversity represented in the group, and on critical aspects of their experiences in the U.S. Usually offered Spring Semester.

ALITR 5004.01 | Changing Views of Nature in American Literature

Compares the Native American view, which sees human beings as a part of nature, with the dominant cultural view, which places men above and in control of the natural world, by reading from the Native American oral tradition, including folk tales and poetry, Thoreau, Emerson, Whitman and Faulkner, and Leslie Silko's Ceremony. Usually offered Spring Semester.

ASOSC 5009.01 | Human Development III: Adulthood

Examines adult development theory and research methods in developmental psychology. Social, cognitive, moral and spiritual domains are considered. The theories of Erikson, Kohlberg, Kagan, Perry, and Jung are stressed. Emphasis is placed on the variables of gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. A comparative look at psychological development in other cultures is included. Students have an opportunity to reflect on their own lives from a variety of developmental perspectives. Usually offered Spring Semester.

AWRIT 4010.01 | Prior Learning Assessment Preparation

Required for all students who will be submitting a portfolio of life experience for credit in the Adult Baccalaureate College. The criteria and guidelines for the portfolio process will be presented. In addition, the organization of the portfolio and various writing components will be completed. Note: this course is for matriculated students only. By arrangement only. Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters.

AWRIT 5001.01 | Writing Skills II

Focuses on logical and analytical skills that help to enrich academic writing. Includes discussion of a wide range of readings. Students are introduced to research skills and various methodologies to complete final projects in their areas of specialization. Collaborative learning and peer editing are emphasized. Usually offered Spring Semester.