This course is a repertory survey conducted in masterclass format. Each participant will learn and sing in class a song every week or two. English lute ayres, French airs de cour, Italian monodies, and later music up to and including Henry Purcell are included. There is a very limited but interesting selection of reading as well.

This course facilitates a critical dialogue between the creative contributions of African American artists and mainstream developments in American art. Specifically, the course explores the central themes and debates in the visual and cultural history of art made by African Americans (1750-present).Through the close study of art objects, engagement with primary sources, group discussions, and independent research, students will gain an understanding of African American art as both a distinct cultural expression and an integral part of the story of American art.

This course facilitates a critical dialogue between the creative contributions of African American artists and mainstream developments in American art. Specifically, the course explores the central themes and debates in the visual and cultural history of art made by African Americans (1750-present).Through the close study of art objects, engagement with primary sources, group discussions, and independent research, students will gain an understanding of African American art as both a distinct cultural expression and an integral part of the story of American art.

This dynamic and engaging course is designed to demystify the inquiry and practice of public art through individual explorations of deep listening, drawing, and painting -- and through collaborative processes of community engagement and mural making. Building upon an introduction to the social history of public art, students will gather information, synthesize their findings, and work together to vision, design, and create a public mural that is a direct reflection of this shared experience.

Drawing I is an introductory course designed for all students, regardless of their previous experience in art. The course emphasizes creative, expressive, and analytical approaches to translating visual experience. Students will work with a variety of traditional and experimental materials, and will hone their skills through guided in-class exercises, independent homework assignments, and regular feedback.

Statistical procedures are powerful tools for analyzing and interpreting findings and are necessary for accurate reading and understanding of research findings. This course provides an introduction to the most frequently encountered techniques for describing data and making inferences in psychological research. A variety of computer applications are used.

This course covers a range of information within social psychology, including theory, research, and applied contexts. Areas of interest will include self and social perception, attitudes, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, group dynamics, interpersonal attraction and relationships, among others.

This course examines the contributions of modern-day scientists who, over recent decades, have expanded the boundaries and shifted our understanding of the brain. The goal of this class is to examine the challenges faced by pioneering neuroscientists who have overcome obstacles and setbacks to overturn dogma regarding the brain's structure and function. In each case, autobiographical accounts will be paired with primary research articles to better appreciate how each voice in neuroscience adds value.