Recreational use of cannabis was approved by Massachusetts voters last year, while under Federal law, cannabis is still listed as a Schedule I drug, the most serious category of illegal substances. This course will examine whether we know enough to use/enjoy this plant safely, and what we should study further. Through studying cannabis research and ongoing controversies around legalization, students will be prompted to open-mindedly examine research-based evidence and think like a scientist.

Alcohol consumption is a prevalent part of our society, yet there is still much we don't understand about the effects of alcohol on the brain. Questions like how does alcohol alter neurotransmission in the brain and how does this lead to addiction? Why are some individuals more at risk for developing alcohol-use disorders and how can we identify them? What drugs could we develop to prevent or reverse the effects of long-term drinking? To answer these questions, scientists use animal models designed to address different aspects of alcohol addiction.

In this course, students will explore themes in the professional development of historians, whether they work in colleges and universities as faculty or administrators, in K-12 environments, museums and archives, and/or public history or public policy settings.

This seminar focuses on the traditional stories of myth and fairytale, the retellings of which appear to be having a resurgence in popular culture. By examining the presentation of these tales onstage (including by the eponymous Disney), we raise questions that are frequently overlooked when regarding material often seen as "childish": How do these stories assert social norms? What is the value of myths and fairytales being experienced collectively? In what way are these tales demonstrating life rituals or rites of passage?

In 2016, Beyonce premiered her second visual album, Lemonade. Its politically minded lyrics and visuals and personally grounded discussions of adultery and black Southern US identities ignited debates over the significance of Beyonce's claims to feminism. Taking our cue from Beyonce and the debates her music has produced, this course investigates the meaning of feminisms by considering how writers, artists, activists, academics and public intellectuals discuss the topic.

The Economics Department offers seminars to first-year students building on the College of Social and Behavioral Science's program on becoming a college student. In addition to discussing important topics in independent living, academic success, and using University resources, we add economics content on the general topic of the economics behind our lives. Relevant readings will be drawn from Real World Micro and Real World Macro.

The Economics Department offers seminars to first-year students building on the College of Social and Behavioral Science's program on becoming a college student. In addition to discussing important topics in independent living, academic success, and using University resources, we add economics content on the general topic of the economics behind our lives. Relevant readings will be drawn from Real World Micro and Real World Macro.

The Economics Department offers seminars to first-year students building on the College of Social and Behavioral Science's program on becoming a college student. In addition to discussing important topics in independent living, academic success, and using University resources, we add economics content on the general topic of the economics behind our lives. Relevant readings will be drawn from Real World Micro and Real World Macro.

The Economics Department offers seminars to first-year students building on the College of Social and Behavioral Science's program on becoming a college student. In addition to discussing important topics in independent living, academic success, and using University resources, we add economics content on the general topic of the economics behind our lives. Relevant readings will be drawn from Real World Micro and Real World Macro.

The Economics Department offers seminars to first-year students building on the College of Social and Behavioral Science's program on becoming a college student. In addition to discussing important topics in independent living, academic success, and using University resources, we add economics content on the general topic of the economics behind our lives. Relevant readings will be drawn from Real World Micro and Real World Macro.