Social Science

*CANCELLED*Shamanism and Native Cultures
An exploration of Native American, Central Asian, and aboriginal Australian testimonies and techniques of shamanic experience and their relationship to other native cultures of the world. The contemporary global contribution of these cultures to ecology and spirituality, together with the challenges faced by native cultures today, are also explored.
AHU3175.70 / 4 credits
AHU9175.70 / noncredit option / $595
Suzanne Ironbiter
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 1
Humanities Bldg., Room 1072

*CANCELLED* Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
The major fields of interest and contributions of social and cultural anthropologists. Accounts of life in different societies are read to illustrate how institutions vary in different cultural settings and to explore what it means to be a member of a culture different from one’s own.
CAN1500.60 / 3 credits
Habiba Boumlik
Mon.–Fri., 9:00–11:30 a.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 1
Social Sciences Bldg., Room 1039

 *CANCELLED* NEW! Introduction to Gender and Sexuality
An introductory and foundational course on the key concepts, themes, and theories of studies of gender and sexuality. Students engage with materials that are social, scientific, historical, literary, autobiographical, artistic, and/or philosophical in examinations of themes of human gender, sexual relationships, and the intersection of gender and sexual identity.
CGN1200.70 / 4 credits
CGN9200.70 / noncredit option / $595
Rachel Simon
Mon.–Fri., 1:00–4:20 p.m.
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–29
Humanities Bldg., Room 1073

American Women Writers
Examines several texts written by American women, including works by Radstreet, Wheatley, Rowson, Stowe, Dickinson, Jewett, Cather, Wharton, Hurston, Bishop, and Naylor. The question of whether there is a traceable female tradition during the past 350 years is addressed. Readings include feminist literary criticism and theory. Also offered as ALI 3665.
CGN3665.70 / 4 credits
ALI9665.70 / noncredit option / $595
Lee Schlesinger
Mon.–Fri., 1:00–4:20 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 1
Social Sciences Bldg., Room 1006

NEW! Democratization in the Arab World: Problems and Prospects
Is there hope for democracy in the Arab world? Is Islam compatible with democracy? Can oil and democracy mix? Is the U.S. promoting democracy or reinforcing authoritarianism? How has the “war on terror” affected the region’s prospects for democracy? Through an examination of democratization theory and country case studies, students assess the prospects for democratization in the Arab world.
Recommended: Prior coursework on the Middle East
CPO3375.45 / 4 credits
CPO9375.45 / noncredit option / $595
Karen Kramer
Tues. & Thurs., 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 14–July 28
Humanities Bldg., Room 1073

NEW! Research Methods
Classical experimental research design and alternative designs for non-experimental research, combined with hands-on experience with a variety of data collection techniques and writing about research. Includes development of a research design as well as exercises in both interview- and observation-based techniques.
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
CSO3405.60 / 4 credits
Veronica Perera
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–29

Health Issues in the 21st Century
Health issues in the 21st century are presented from an interdisciplinary perspective. Topics include the origins of emerging health and related public policy issues; the impact on the local, national, and global economy and educational systems; national security; preventive efforts; and approaches to planning policy that address these health challenges now and in the future.
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
CSS3005.20 / 4 credits
Owen Borda
Session II: June 13–July 28

*CANCELLED* Writing for the Mass Media
Writing for the mass media builds on the ability to tell a story about an event, person, or situation and present it to a wide and varied audience. In this course, students learn to differentiate between content produced for informational, visual (print, television, and online), audio (radio), and multimedia outlets as well as how to create content for each of them. Also offered as AJO3305
CSS3305.45 / 4 credits
AJO9305.45 / noncredit option / $595
Felicia Hodges
Mon. & Wed., 6:15–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 13–July 27
Social Sciences Bldg., Room 1006 

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.
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
Section A:
CSS3610.70 / 4 credits
Rachel Simon
Session I (Intensive): May 23–June 10

*CANCELLED*Section B:
CSS3610.71 / 4 credits
Rachel Simon
Session IV (Intensive): July11–July 29

Updated June 23, 2011

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