Fall 2007 Courses

Short Fiction
An examination of the “middle genre,” encompassing the novella and the short novel. Readings provide ample opportunity to sample works embodying the intensity of short fiction and some of the expanded characterization and plot development of the novel. Readings include works by several significant 19th- and 20th-century authors from many countries.
ALI3400.20 / 4 credits
Rachel Simon
Mon, 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 10–Dec. 17
Room 211

Current Social Issues and the Law
Focuses on current legal issues such as abortion, the death penalty, and affirmative action. The pivotal Supreme Court cases establishing the law in each area are read. In addition, research in sociology and psychology is examined to understand the conditions that led to the key court decisions and the impact of those decisions on society.
CSO3300.20 / 4 credits
Jacqueline James
Tues, 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 11–Dec. 18
Room 211

Music of Protest
A survey of the past 50 years of popular protest music. Students study the power of pop music and the artist’s role in shaping contemporary society, with a focus on three eras of social upheaval in the U.S.: the civil rights movement, the war in Vietnam, and the emergence of punk and hip-hop. As preparatory material, early 20th-century blues and socialist “magnet” songs are also examined. Artists include Woody Guthrie, the Weavers, Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, the Stooges, Pere Ubu, the Sex Pistols, Grandmaster Flash, Public Enemy, Tupac Shakur, and Rage Against the Machine. Includes readings, musical analysis, and listening.
Note: The ability to read musical notation is not required, but a working knowledge of contemporary pop music is critical.
AHI3116.45 / 4 credits
EMT3116.45 / 4 credits
James Koeppel
Wed., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 12–Dec. 19
Room 211

Counseling and Psychotherapy
A study of the basic theories and their applications in counseling and psychotherapy. Theories studied include: behavior therapy; drug therapy; interpersonal psychotherapy; psychoanalysis; group, art, movement, and the “newer” therapies. Variations on the above as applied to different clinical populations are emphasized, as are issues of research and ethics in counseling and psychotherapeutic practice.
BPS3730.20 / 4 credits
Amy Chase
Thurs, 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Sept. 13–Dec. 20
Room 211

This course is held on the Purchase College campus:
Senior Capstone
An intensive research and writing course, which culminates in a 12–15 page biographical research paper. Completed on the Purchase campus, this course is required for all matriculated students in the Purchase at Rockland and Purchase at Peekskill programs and Liberal Studies students on the Purchase campus who matriculated in Fall 2005 or later.
Section A:
AHU4800.45 / 4 credits
CSS4800.45 / 4 credits
Melissa Febos (updated 07/06/07)
Mon., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 10–Dec. 17
Humanities Bldg., Room 1076
Section B:
AHU4800.46 / 4 credits
CSS4800.46 / 4 credits
John Battenfeld (updated 07/06/07)
Tues., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 11–Dec. 18
Humanities Bldg., Room 2018
Section C:
AHU4800.47 / 4 credits
CSS4800.47 / 4 credits
Melissa Febos (updated 07/06/07)
Thurs., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 6–Dec. 20
Humanities Bldg., Room 1076
Section D:
CANCELLED: both sections 08/24/07
AHU4800.48 / 4 credits
CSS4800.48 / 4 credits
John Battenfeld
Sat., 9:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Sept. 8–Dec. 15
Humanities Bldg., Room 1072

Posted May 18, 2007