Spring 2008 Courses

Crime and Delinquency
Crime and delinquency are analyzed as social phenomena, and their relationship to various social institutions is examined. Students are also given an overview of the theories of crime causation, as well as the nature and role of the police, courts, and prisons in society.
CSO3550.21 / 4 credits
Charles Murphy (updated 11/28/07)
Mon., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 28–May 12
Room 211

Understanding Moral Problems
Representative problems of business, legal, medical, environmental, and personal ethics (e.g., violence, discrimination, capital punishment, abortion, euthanasia, conservation, sexual morality) are covered. Emphasis is placed on learning to think about and discuss these issues clearly and objectively, rather than on abstract ethical theories.
APH3350.21 / 4 credits
Andrew Bernstein
Tues., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 29–May 13
Room 211

20th-Century World Literature
Students are encouraged to consider world literature of the 20th century as it reflects and generates discussion of national and international boundaries, politics, religion, freedom, nationalism, sexuality, gender, and identity. Through reading and analysis of a broad cross-section of contemporary writings by international and American authors, students can experience the diverse riches of world literature. Primarily short stories, the readings facilitate discussion of the global mosaic of social norms and values, our similarities and differences, and the diversity of global literary tradition.
ALI3205.20 / 4 credits
David Langley
Wed., 6:30–9:50 pm.
Jan. 30–May 14
Room 211

Advanced Psychology of Communication
This course focuses on understanding communication in relationships (interpersonal) and within the mind (intrapsychic: thinking, alone time, analyzing, understanding the external world and how one communicates internally). Topics include communication styles and communication in the intimate relationship, within the family, and at the workplace.
CSS3369.46 / 4 credits
BPS3369.46 / 4 credits
Gretchen Barnable
Thurs., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 31–May 15
Room 211

Senior Capstone
The Senior Capstone is 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
Mon., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 28–May 12
Humanities Bldg., Room 1076
Section B:
AHU4800.46 / 4 credits
CSS4800.46 / 4 credits
Theresa Benaquist
Tues., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 29–May 13
Humanities Bldg., Room 1076
Section C:
AHU4800.47 / 4 credits
CSS4800.47 / 4 credits
Suzannah Wexler
Tues., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 29–May 13
Humanities Bldg., Room 2018
Section D:
AHU4800.48 / 4 credits
CSS4800.48 / 4 credits
Theresa Benaquist
Wed., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 23–May 7
Humanities Bldg., Room 1076
Section E:
AHU4800.49 / 4 credits
CSS4800.49 / 4 credits
Melissa Febos
Thurs., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 24–May 8
Humanities Bldg., Room 1076
Section F:
AHU4800.50 / 4 credits
CSS4800.50 / 4 credits
To be announced
Sat., 9:00 a.m.–12:35 p.m.
Jan. 26–May 10
Humanities Bldg., Room 1073

Posted Oct. 12, 2007