The exploration of similarities and differences in the cultural patterning of human experience. The comparative analysis of economic, political, religious, and family structures, with examples from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. The impact of the modern world on traditional societies. Several ethnographic films are viewed in coordination with descriptive case studies. Limited to first years and sophomores. Total enrollment of each section limited to 25.

The exploration of similarities and differences in the cultural patterning of human experience. The comparative analysis of economic, political, religious, and family structures, with examples from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. The impact of the modern world on traditional societies. Several ethnographic films are viewed in coordination with descriptive case studies. Limited to first years and sophomores. Total enrollment of each section limited to 25.

Admission by permission of the instructor and the director. This is a full-year course.

Using the collections of Historic Deerfield, Inc., and the environment of Deerfield, Massachusetts, students explore the relationship of a wide variety of objects (architecture, furniture, ceramics, and textiles) as well as landscapes to New England's history. Classes are held in Old Deerfield, MA. Admission by permission of the instructor.

An introduction to the methods and concerns of American Studies.
We will draw on literature, painting, architecture, landscape design, social and cultural criticism, and popular culture to explore such topics as responses to economic change, ideas of nature and culture, America's relationship to Europe, the question of race, the roles of women, family structure, social class, and urban experience.

In this course we will examine contemporary African-American families from both a sociocultural and socioeconomic perspective. We will explore the issues facing African-American families as a consequence of the intersecting of race, class, and gender categories of America. The aim of this course is to broaden the student?s knowledge of the internal dynamics and diversity of African-American family life and to foster a greater understanding of the internal strengths as well as the vulnerabilities of the many varieties of African-American families.

This course will examine historical, critical and theoretical perspectives on the development of Black feminist theory/praxis. The course will draw from the 19th century to the present, but will focus on the contemporary Black feminist intellectual tradition that achieved notoriety in the 1970s and initiated a global debate on ?western? and global feminisms. Central to our exploration will be the analysis of the intersectional relationship between theory and practice, and of race, to gender and class.

Builds a cohesive theoretical framework within which to analyze the workings of the macroeconomy. Current issues relating to key macroeconomic variables such as output, inflation and unemployment are examined within this framework. The role of government policy, both in the short run and the long run, is also assessed. Prerequisite ECO153, MTH 111 or its equivalent. Enrollment limited to 55 students.

Sectioned course. An introduction to solo and tandem whitewater canoeing. This exciting class is taught on local rivers offering Class I and II rapids during the spring. Prerequisite: Previous flatwater canoeing experience, plus satisfactory swimming skills. This class meets the last 6 weeks of the semester. Enrollment limited to 10.

Sectioned course. This winter season sampler course is another opportunity to experience the various activities that keep us outside and having fun in the snow. While visiting our many local natural areas, students will be introduced to nordic skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, caving, snow shelter building, winter canoeing & kayaking, and the essentials of backcountry travel in the cold. This class meets the first 7 weeks of the semester. Enrollment limited to 10.