The role of the U.S. in the changing world economy. Implications for the U.S. of intensified international competition and trade imbalances. Emphasis on current issues: e.g., NAFTA, protecting the environment, global aid, international banking regulation, and industrial policy. (Gen.Ed. SB)

This class examines current issues in contemporary art, suggested by critical debates and significant exhibitions. The class will be particularly interested in practices and debates that offer the following: analyses of the global condition of art; demonstrations of the influence of new technologies; reflections on institutional frameworks; excavations of earlier art-historical moments; and accounts of the shifting status of art, artists and audiences in the contemporary public sphere. Prerequisite: One 200-level art history course, or permission of the instructor. Group B {A} {H}

Mormonism has gone from a religion of a few families to a global family of small sects and large denominations. This course explores the diversity of contemporary and historical Mormonisms. Topics for discussion include the creation of new scriptures; conflict between church and state; the dynamics of religious schism; temple spaces and the politics of secrecy; constructions of race, gender, and sexuality; missions and evangelism; modern pilgrimage; and the globalization of modern Mormonisms.

Please read expanded course description for FULL CLASS INFO. Debated to be the most superbly engineered sword in the world, the katana perseveres in modern times with deep roots in Japanese history. As one of the most popular icons of samurai warriors in medieval battlefields, Iaido today reinvents the use of the sword and turns its power inwards as a method of personal refinement, curating manners, and diminishment of the ego. NO PREVIOUS MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. As a strictly form-based martial art, Iaido is traditionally practiced with no physical opponents.

NOTE: Is NOT a co-curricular course for credit. Please read expanded course description for FULL CLASS INFO. (Newcomers, Welcome!) Please contact Samuel Kanner for information on enrollment. The Shuuko Kyudojo, located at Hampshire College, is a charter dojo of our governing association, Zenko International. "Shuuko" is the name our elemental symbolic tiger designation suggesting "circle" but on a deeper level meaning, "longevity".

Please read expanded course description for FULL CLASS INFO! Aikido is essentially a modern manifestation of traditional Japanese martial arts (Budo), derived from a synthesis of body, sword, and staff arts. Its primary emphasis is defensive, utilizing techniques of neutralization through leverage, timing, balance, and joint control. There is no emphasis on strikes or kicks since one is trained to blend and evade rather than confront. Beginners will practice ukemi (falling), body movement, conditioning, and several basic techniques.

Please read expanded course description for FULL CLASS INFO! Students of all fitness levels will experience aerobic and plyometric training in a full introduction of strikes, kicks, and total body movement. Proper technique of how to safely align hands, wrists, feet, ankles, knees, and hips for absorbing impact from hitting and holding a punching bag will be examined closely. No previous martial arts, fitness or kickboxing experience required. THIS IS NOT A SELF-DEFENSE CLASS NOR A FORMAL METHOD OF LEARNING "FIGHTING" OR "VIOLENCE PREVENTION" TECHNIQUE.

NOTE: Is NOT a course for co-curricular credit. Please contact Samuel Kanner for information on membership to this club. (Newcomers welcome!) Please read expanded activity description for FULL INFO! Shotokan Karate is a Japanese martial art that specializes in blocking, striking, kicking, and effective body movements without weapons. Combined with balance, timing, and coordination, single techniques are threaded together to create sequences of movement that imagine engaging hypothetical opponents.

Economic theory of the macro-economy. Determinants of unemployment rates, inflation rates, national income, GDP. Tools of public policy available which can be used to promote macroeconomic goals. (Gen.Ed. SB)

Economic theory of the macro-economy. Determinants of unemployment rates, inflation rates, national income, GDP. Tools of public policy available which can be used to promote macroeconomic goals. (Gen.Ed. SB)