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Schedule of Classes with Additional Descriptions - January 2022

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History of Art
ARTH 2470 Art Now

10060	001	SEM (3)	Open	14 / 15	Christa Robbins	MoTuWeThFr 10:00am - 3:00pm	Web-Based Course
	This is an introductory art history survey, designed to familiarize you with the major themes, issues, and questions being pursued in today’s art world. The first week of class will meet online and the second week will be held in New York City. In addition to visiting and writing about art and exhibitions at commercial galleries and major museums (such as the Brooklyn Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the New Museum), students will visit artists’ studios and meet a variety of art workers, including curators, gallery directors, archivists, and art writers. In addition to learning how to look at, analyze, and write about contemporary art, students will come away with a sense of the major players shaping one of the most influential art scenes in the world today.
Biology
BIOL 4585 Selected Topics in Biology

	Evolutionary Genomics
	An hands-on seminar on genomics and evolutionary biology
10072	001	SEM (3)	Open	7 / 20	Joaquin Nunez	MoTuWeThFr 10:00am - 3:30pm	Chemistry Bldg 306
	In this course, we will use cutting edge genomic techniques to understand how studying whole genomes can shed light into the fundamental processes which allow natural populations to survive, and thrive in the context of complex ecological interactions. This is an advanced course and will provide a full two-week immersion program into the world of genomics. Programming in R and Unix is preferable but not required, as there will be resources to learn these computer languages. As part of this course, we will engage in analyses of real and simulated genomic data. Each meeting will be divided in three portions. First a lecture, second a student-lead discussion on a selected paper, lastly a practicum on genomics data.
French
FREN 3559 New Course in French and Francophone Cultural Topics

	French for International Relations
10114	001	Lecture (1 - 4)	Open	8 / 15	Lova Rajaonarisoa	MoTuWeThFr 10:00am - 3:00pm	TBA
	In this course, students learn about the major institutions in French diplomacy, European and International organizations based in French-speaking countries and the main and historical positions of France on international issues. Students are also introduced to International Relations research in French, will practice job interviews, will hone their oral and writing language skills for use in diplomatic structures, and will learn the practical/cultural aspects of living and working in French. Throughout the course, we will use case studies to further our understanding of foreign affairs in the Francophone world as well as invite guest speakers to contribute to our discussions and examine multiple primary sources as input to our reflections. Individual presentations, group projects, and various writing/online assignments to be expected. Course taught entirely in French.
Sociology
SOC 4559 New Course in Sociology

	Psychoanalysis and Sociology
	Psychoanalysis and Sociology
10092	001	SEM (3)	Open	8 / 20	David Skubby	MoTuWeThFr 10:00am - 3:00pm	Maury Hall 110
	Sociology, especially American Sociology, has marginalized psychoanalysis from its discipline since the middle of the last century. Many commentators both inside and outside sociology, have suggested that this has been to the detriment of the discipline. That is to say, sociology lacks the concepts, language, and theoretical perspective to understand the underlying motivations, drives, and desires of human beings in modern society. In fact, now more than ever, at a time when irrational thought and authoritarian behaviors are on the rise in the U.S. and elsewhere, sociology needs to cross disciplinary boundaries and adopt the language of psychoanalysis to provide a more thorough sociological examination of these dangerous trends in our society. This course will proceed from the works of Sigmund Freud to his influence in American Sociology and the Frankfurt School, to a psychoanalytic approach to social justice issues of racism, sexism, and authoritarianism. The course will conclude with some proposals on how to develop a discipline within sociology that uses psychoanalytic concepts and theories to produce a new sub-field: Psychoanalytic Sociology.