This class is open to people who have completed the 100-level Tango course, or who already have competence in social Tango from previous study. We continue and deepen the study of Tango as a social dance form, while also being introduced to Tango's performance vocabulary. We remain focused on the lead and follow "voices" of Tango's iconic archetypes, and study Tango's styles, in both traditional and nuevo (emerging) contexts. The class also studies the creation and organization of Tango dance communities. A partner is not necessary.

This course introduces students to issues raised by and in the emerging interdisciplinary field of queer studies. Through a series of lectures by Smith faculty members and invited guests, students learn about subject areas, methodological issues and resources in queer studies. May not be repeated for credit. Offered for 2 credits, graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

This six-week course teaches students to extend and refine their academic capacities to become autonomous learners. Course content includes research on motivation, learning styles, memory and retrieval, as well as application of goal setting, time management and study skills. Students who take this course are better prepared to handle coursework, commit to a major, and take responsibility for their own learning. Priority is given to students referred by a dean or adviser. Not recommended for seniors. Enrollment limited to 15. Grading S/U. (E)

Same as REL 225. An interdisciplinary introduction to Jewish civilization from a variety of perspectives (religion, history, politics, philosophy, literature and culture) organized around different themes; the theme for spring 2016 is Food and Foodways. Consideration of core ideas, texts and practices that have animated Jews and Judaism from antiquity to the present, with attention to both classical and modern formulations.

Topics course. This course examines the representation of Latinas/os in contemporary film contrasted with contemporary Latina/o literature. One of our efforts is to learn to cast a critical eye on those performances and the stereotypes portrayed in them and to articulate those experiences in written work. We examine the special circumstances of each of the three main Latino groups, as well as contrast the dominant culture's portrayal of Latinas/os with their own self-representation both in literature and film.

An introduction to the global marine environment, with emphasis on the carbon cycle, seafloor dynamics, submarine topography and sediments, the nature and circulation of oceanic waters, ocean-atmosphere-climate interactions and global climate change, coastal processes, marine biologic productivity, and issues of ocean pollution and the sustainable utilization of marine resources by humans. At least one required field trip.

An introduction to the global marine environment, with emphasis on the carbon cycle, seafloor dynamics, submarine topography and sediments, the nature and circulation of oceanic waters, ocean-atmosphere-climate interactions and global climate change, coastal processes, marine biologic productivity, and issues of ocean pollution and the sustainable utilization of marine resources by humans. At least one required field trip.

An introduction to the global marine environment, with emphasis on the carbon cycle, seafloor dynamics, submarine topography and sediments, the nature and circulation of oceanic waters, ocean-atmosphere-climate interactions and global climate change, coastal processes, marine biologic productivity, and issues of ocean pollution and the sustainable utilization of marine resources by humans. At least one required field trip.

The course explores the influence of Asian cultures on the diplomacy and negotiating styles of East and Southeast Asian countries. Specific countries include Japan, China, North Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Case studies are based on current and on-going regional and global issues. Enrollment limited to 20.

This course engages the class in a semester-long design or analysis project. Students work in ad hoc teams using a variety of skills and knowledge to address a current issue or question related to environmental sustainability for our local community (specific projects vary from year to year). Students gain direct experience with the range and complexity of activities required to address a real-world environmental problem. Student work is assessed via progress reports, an oral presentation and a final written report.