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Session I and Session II
UCART
2995. Special Topics in Art: Art of the Film I
Session I. Saturday. 8 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
(Palmer)
This course
offers an introduction to the study of the
American cinema from its beginning to the
present day, with an emphasis on the way that
Hollywood has developed as both a commercial
and a cultural institution. Topics include:
the star system, film genres (the western, the
film noir, and the melodrama), theories of
entertainment, and basic elements of film
construction. Lectures/viewings.
UCART
4995. Special Topics in Art: Art of the Film
II
Session II. Saturday. 8:00 a.m. – 12:50
a.m. (Palmer)
This
course considers the development and
flourishing of foreign traditions that offer
intriguing alternatives to Hollywood (the
French and British New Waves, German
Expressionism, Soviet Social Realism),
emphasizing narrative and thematic elements as
well as relevant cultural contexts.
Lectures/viewings.
UCCOM
4995. Special Topics in Communications:
Globalization and the Media
Session I. MW. 6:00 – 8:15 p.m. (Shrikhande)
This course
examines international media from differing
perspectives including major trends,
stakeholders and global activities. Topics
covered include the changing definition of
cultural imperialism; the globalization of
media organizations; strategies of global TV
channels like Discovery, CNNI and MTV and the
debate over cultural protectionism.
Prerequisite: UCCOM 2201 or special permission
of instructor.
UCCOM
4995. Special Topics in Communications: Public
Relations Principles and Practices
Session II. MW. 6:00 – 8:15 p.m.
(Littlefield)
This course
introduces students to the many facets of the
public relations profession. Students are
exposed to foundational theories and applied
strategies through review of real-world cases
and the development of their own public
relations plans. Covered are the skills of
modern public relations practitioners
including writing press releases, pitch
letters, brochure copy and public service
announcements. Students learn about the
differences between public relations,
marketing and advertising and how these areas
assist each other in achieving organizational
goals.
UCECO
4995. Special Topics in Economics:
Environmental Economics
Session I. TTH. 6:00 – 8:15 p.m. (Tucker)
An
introduction to economic methods that will
allow the student to understand the economic
causes of environmental problems and to
evaluate the economic impacts of environmental
policies. It will introduce the student to a
wide range of current environmental problems
and issues such as hazardous and municipal
solid waste, water and air quality concerns,
biodiversity, global warming and sustainable
development. Topics will include
externalities, benefit-cost analysis,
alternative policy instruments as solutions to
environmental problems, market failures,
policy decision process, and risk analysis.
Prerequisite: ECO 121 and junior/senior
standing or permission of the instructor.
UCENG 4930. Special Topics in Poetry:
Contemporary American Voices
Session I. MW. 8:25 – 10:40 p.m. (Head)
Exploring
issues concerning the resonance and relevance
of poetry in contemporary America, students
will read a range of works that examine the
rich interplay of contemporary poetry with
issues concerning personal and collective
identity, language, and culture. The focus
will be directed to the particular ways each
writer transforms experience, ideas, and
language into poetic art, and the ways poets
write out of and against poetic traditions, as
well as the changing face of textual art into
digital art.
UCENG 4950. Special Topics in Literature
and Culture: 20th Century Women Writers
Session II. MW. 8:25 – 10:40 p.m. (Hyman)
This course focuses on prose and poetry
written by women in the 20th century. We do so
to ask a number of questions: is there such a
thing as "women's writing?" If so, how can
this writing be identified? In addition to
asking questions about style, we will consider
these works as historical documents, asking
how the civil rights and women's rights
movements influenced these authors. Writers to
be considered include: Djuna Barnes, Zora
Neale Hurston, Maxine Hong Kingston, Dorothy
Allison and Toni Morrison.
UCENG 4960. Special Topics in Major British
and American Authors: Jane Austen
Session II. TTH. 6:00-8:15 p.m. (Head)
Students
will be introduced to the work of one of the
most important writers in the traditional
literary canon. Austen’s role in literary
history is important not only because of the
quality of her prose, but her contribution to
the beginnings of feminist writing. Students
will examine how Austen uses her "novels of
manners" to make a larger social commentary
about British society at the turn of the 18th
Century. Students will read several novels
that demonstrate the variety of
contexts/styles/commentaries evident
throughout Austen’s work.
UCGEN
1750. Elements of Physical Science: Astronomy
Session I. TTH. 6:000 – 8:15 p.m. (Rulison)
This is an
introductory course in descriptive astronomy.
The principle topics to be treated are:
(1)history of astronomy, (2)foundations
required for the understanding of the cosmos
(some fundamental concepts of physics and
chemistry), (3)the solar system, (4)stellar
characteristics, (5)stellar evolution,
(6)galaxies, and (7)cosmology. Note that since
this course will deal with a single field
only, more detailed understanding will be
expected than in a "survey" type physical
science course. The successful student will
leave this course with a very good
understanding of modern astronomy at a
qualitative level.
UCGEN
1751. Elements of Biological Science: Current
Topics in Biology
Session II. Saturday. 8:00 a.m. – 12:50
p.m. (Winchell)
This course
is designed to give non-biology majors an
in-depth look at a wide scope of topics that
are currently on the forefront of modern
science. After an introductory lecture on
some necessary basic biology concepts, the
course will flow from an overview of how the
immune system copes with infections, vaccine
challenges scientists are faced with, and then
transition into more complex genetic
engineering topics and gene therapy. It then
looks at the world of microbes around us and
their crucial role in maintaining our world
and how we can utilize them and protect
ourselves from the harmful ones. The course
then shifts to the ongoing debate of stem cell
research and its applications and drawbacks,
which will naturally lead into a class on
cancer, its causes, complexities and current
therapies. The course then concludes with a
comprehensive look at bioterrorism, biodefense
and detection capabilities along with the
problems and challenges within the field that
are of great concern.
UCPHI2995. Special Topics in Philosophy: Plato
Session I. MW. 6:00 – 8:15 p.m. (Neujahr)
A study of
the philosophy of Plato through a close study
of three of his most important works – Phaedo,
Republic, and Symposium. We will study
particularly Plato’s Theory of Forms and his
proofs for the immortality of the soul.
UCPOL
2995. Special Topics in Politics: Politics of
Hip Hop
Session II. TTH. 6:00 – 8:15 p.m. (King)
A course
dealing with the political and economic
influence of the five elements of Hip Hop on
American Culture and thought. The course will
feature some of Atlanta’s own artists, music
industry executives, and local Atlanta DJs and
Radio Personalities.
UCPSY
4995. Special Topics in Psychology: Aging
Session II. MW. 6:00 – 8:15 p.m. (Herbst)
This course
presents complex issues regarding brain
structure and function in aging individuals.
Class sessions focus on theories of adult
development and methods of aging research.
Sessions discuss internal brain changes,
external behavioral changes, and
differentiation of normal and pathological
aging through consideration of genetics and
risk factors of dementia. While aging and
dementia is the primary concern of this
course, students will also be provided an
overview of theories of adult development,
methods utilized in aging research (e.g.,
cross-sectional vs. longitudinal study
designs), physical changes that occur with
aging (e.g., loss of sensory abilities),
physical and mental health changes associated
with aging, cognitive deficits as part of the
normal aging process, and age-related changes
in personality traits. Prerequisite: UCPSY
1701 with a grade of "C-" or higher.
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