Introduction to the literature of Portugal from the Middle Ages to 1700. The main literary currents and techniques of the period and their relation to history and culture. Selections from representative poetry, drama, and narrative. Taught in Portuguese. Prerequisite: PORTUG 240 or consent of instructor. (Gen.Ed. AL)

In this seminar, we will read and critically evaluate current theory and research on close relationships, and especially romantic relationships. Readings will include many journal articles and book chapters. Assignments will include leading discussions, writing reaction papers, and preparing a grant proposal for an original research idea relevant to close relationships.

Topics vary. Some possibilities: regression analysis, experimental design, mathematical models of behavior. Prerequisites: Psych 640 and 641. May be repeated for credit.

Projective testing and diagnostic foundations. Directed by clinical supervisors.

This seminar provides an overview of the cognitive changes that occur as a function of normal and, to a lesser extent, pathological aging. We will cover a broad variety of topics including theories of cognitive aging, brain aging, animal models of cognitive aging, hormonal influences and menopause, and interventions for successful aging.

The focus of the course is stress and disease. Students will learn about the neural circuits and biochemical mechanisms underlying the body's response to stress and how stress impacts disease. The bulk of the reading material for this course will consist of primary (peer-reviewed) research and review articles on stress and disease in animal models (some clinical papers in humans may also be covered). Students are expected to actively participate during class, give presentations, and write a research project proposal.

A study of basic marketing concepts with applications to sport organizations, both amateur and professional. Topics include promotions and public relations, sport consumer behavior, strategic market planning, marketing information management, marketing communications, and sponsorship. Prerequisite: MARKETNG 300 or 301.

This course is an introduction to Catalan for students with no prior knowledge of the language. Through a task-based, communicative approach, this course seeks to initiate students into the elements of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Catalan.

Evaluates scientific research on human happiness. Integrates research from psychology, economics, and neuroscience in the evaluation of personal and public policy choices.

Despite many advances in the diagnoses and treatment of mental illness, those afflicted with mental illness remain one of the most highly stigmatized groups in society. In this seminar, we will investigate stigma associated with mental illness from diverse perspectives, including social psychology, clinical psychology, evolutionary psychology, sociology, public policy, history, and biology.