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Fall 2013 Credit Courses: Social Science

Conflict Resolution
An introduction to dispute resolution techniques (negotiation, mediation, arbitration) increasingly used in the courts as alternatives to the trial process and in schools and communities to resolve personal, social, and political conflicts. Procedures like mini-trials, early neutral evaluation, and settlement conferences are also covered. Students develop dispute-resolution skills while practicing in structured role-play.
CSO3010.20 / 4 credits
Arnold Streisfeld
Wed., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 4–Dec. 18
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Contemporary Popular Culture
Combines readings, viewings, and discussion of various forms of contemporary culture since the mid-1960s, such as popular films and music, design and fashion, architecture, magazines, art, television, and the new imaging technologies. Topics include avant-garde, popular, and mass culture; high and low aesthetics; stereotypes; cultural hierarchy; identity, gender and sexuality, and race and ethnicity; and American concepts of age and class.
CSO3160.20 / 4 credits
Audrey Sprenger
Thurs., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 5–Dec. 19
Room: Refer to the online schedule

The City on Film
“The city” is examined from some of the perspectives in which it has been depicted in film, beginning with early screen melodramas where the evils of the city are juxtaposed against the virtues of country life. Discussions range from the plight of anonymous individuals struggling for recognition and representations of the “urban jungle” in 1940s film noir to more contemporary perspectives. Filmmakers who incorporate the city as an identifying aspect of their directorial styles are also considered. Also offered as FTF 3235.
CSS3235.45 / 4 credits
FTF9235.45 / noncredit option / $625
To be announced
Thurs., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 5–Dec. 19
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Gender Expression in Film
By focusing on masculinities, femininities, and the space in between, this course examines the cultural structure of gender and investigates the various ways that gender is expressed visually in film. Also offered as FTF 3610.
CSS3610.45 / 4 credits
FTF9610.45 / noncredit option / $625
Rachel Simon
Mon., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 9–Dec. 16
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Updated May 1, 2013

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