Courses

The cultural context of crime in relation to conventions of news and entertainment in the mass media. Topics include competing theories of criminogenic behavior, news conventions and crime reporting, the aesthetics and representation of crime in the media, the role of place in crime stories, moral panics and fears, crime and consumer culture, and the social construction of different kinds of crimes and criminals.

Principles and skills for parental and enthrall nutrition (nutrition support) practice: inflammatory metabolism, indications, calculations, formulas and solutions, access, complications, and ethical considerations, along with professional practice issues and the regulatory status of nutrition support products.

Consideration of the formulation and design of research problems; collection, processing, and interpretation of data. Evaluation of research in speech and speech pathology and audiology.

This course will enable the student to utilize critical inquiry by applying the principles of scientific method to read and interpret professional literature. The student will apply the principles of clinical decision-making in the delivery of patient or client care to include: identification of problem, collection and interpretation of data, formulation of hypothesis, collection of data, interpretation of findings, acceptance or rejection of hypothesis, determination of clinical decision, deliberate action, and reevaluation of actions. The final outcome of this course will be a Review of Literature.

Design and implementation of decision-making guidelines in order to utilize outcome effectiveness and efficiently studies to establish, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of patient or client protocols. The student will use a case report as a vehicle for identifying clinical problems, assessing measuring devices, and collection and interpreting data to aid in clinical decision-making.

Students will integrate knowledge in physical therapy with statistics and research design to critically analyze current physical therapy literature. Each student will be able to develop a research plan with a given topic.

Exploration of the relationships between the study of language and such phenomena as culture, social class, and community. Examination of such problems as the effects of mass communication and urban society on the individual and his use of language. Consideration of the social and pedagogical implications of the use of different dialects of teachers.

Examines a variety of speech communities and linguistic codes within contemporary American society and their relationship to language use and learning in schools. Black and Hispanic English vernaculars receive special emphasis. Group projects focus on actual investigations in the area of sociolinguistics and language teaching/learning.

Critical making is hands-on hardware practice as a form of reflection & analysis: a way of thinking through what (& how) computing & digital media mean by understanding how they work, building on the literature of media studies & the digital humanities. By turning from software to hardware, to the physicality of computation & communications infrastructure, we will take objects apart, literally & figuratively, & in the process will learn to interpret & to intervene -- using prototyping, reverse engineering, hardware hacking & circuit bending, design fiction, electronics fabrication & other approaches -- in the material layer of digital technologies.

Critically investigates the personal and systemic politics of leadership within the complex cultural landscape of public education. Scrutinizes the power dynamics that are intentionally present and their shaping educational practices and policies. Offers a deep dive into frequently conflicting expectations, vested interests, and contextual concerns that various communities introduce into education. This course encourages students to challenge normative assumptions, engage with critical theories, and develop strategies for more equitable and inclusive leadership.

This course will explore the intersections between critical pedagogy, contemporary art, and public pedagogy. Based on readings in education and cultural theory, as well as case studies and presentations by artist and educators, students will explore education as a creative act and means of social transformation in formal and informal learning settings. Students will analyze their own teaching and learning and connect theory with practice through opportunities to work with local cultural organizations.

This course focuses on critical social theory and its connection to sociological and educational research. Explores the works of the Frankfurt School and Black Intellectuals in the early 20th century and their impact on contemporary critical theories. Examines theories such as Marxism, Critical Race Theory, TribalCrit, and Postcolonial theory. Issues of power, domination, and privilege in school and society will be analyzed

This course will introduce students to critical video—the use of documentary, ethnographic, and research-based video to investigate and critique contemporary culture. The class offers students a theoretical overview of documentary video, a set of conceptual tools to analyze video, and an introduction to the practice of video production for small and mobile screens. Students will apply texts on video’s history, culture and distribution, as well as on the ethical challenges of video production, to their own research-based video project. No prior experience in video production is required.

This course will introduce students to critical video—the use of documentary, ethnographic, and research-based video to investigate and critique contemporary culture. The class offers students a theoretical overview of documentary video, a set of conceptual tools to analyze video, and an introduction to the practice of video production for small and mobile screens. Students will apply texts on video’s history, culture and distribution, as well as on the ethical challenges of video production, to their own research-based video project. No prior experience in video production is required.

This course develops cultural awareness & responsiveness of creative arts therapists & community educators. Using embodied practice & theory, the course explores intersections of race, class, sexuality, gender, age, ability, religion, immigration, & other cultural identity markers (visible & invisible). Students examine the impact of intersections and ostracisms as practitioners on their own personal & professional lives, as well as those of clients and group participants. Competencies are taught through action methods, Theatre of the Oppressed,lecture/discussion.

An examination of how behavior & experience are influenced by culture & intersectionality. Emphasis is given to increasing counselor self awareness, knowledge, & skills necessary to apply counseling theory & technique to diverse populations & settings.

Students examine and assess different strategies for conducting inquiries about policy issues relevant to their academic and professional lives.Through the use and analysis of case studies, students examine how policies are developed and implemented, explore cross-sector effects, and critically assess public policies with an understanding of the media and political biases. Cases are drawn from current domestic and international debates in such areas as desegregation, public health, housing, and migration.

Examination of the cuisines of Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa and their influences on late 20th century North American foods, meals, and menus. Students will analyze these cuisine from perspective of geography, climate and culture, through readings, lectures, films, in-class tastiness, and restaurant field trips.

This studio and seminar course explores the basic principles of food biochemistry, enzymology and food processing and how they relate to memory, the senses and the processing of information. Students will also learn basic principles of molecular gastronomy and modernist cuisine as framing devices for understanding how food also functions in the context of bodily health, environmental health as well as cultural and political narratives. Assignments for the class will be based on the incorporation of food science into design and technology projects. Workshops involve using liquid nitrogen + hydrocolloids as well as creating performative + deployable food objects and a Futurist meal.

An individualized project that reflects a student's understanding of science teachings and learning and the student's philosophical underpinnings developed throughout his or her entire program.