Online Courses

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Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

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Distance

Credits:

3

This course surveys the major achievements in western pictorial art, sculpture and architecture from the early Renaissance to the twentieth century. Students will develop skills in analyzing and interpreting original works of art. Fall and Spring.

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

What changed with regard to lived experience, media and culture in the new millennium? How have a War on Terror and significant changes in privacy and surveillance in the U.S.been imbricated into American culture in the aftermath of and response to 9/11? How did artists in literature, film, music, digital media and video respond to the attack and its impact on American life? In this course we will look at critical theory, rhetoric and art since 9/11 and ask questions about cultural consumption during America since then..

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

What changed with regard to lived experience, media and culture in the new millennium? How have a War on Terror and significant changes in privacy and surveillance in the U.S.been imbricated into American culture in the aftermath of and response to 9/11? How did artists in literature, film, music, digital media and video respond to the attack and its impact on American life? In this course we will look at critical theory, rhetoric and art since 9/11 and ask questions about cultural consumption during America since then..

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

THIS IS AN ONLINE COURSE. In this course, we will not only explore how digital technology affects reading, but we will also examine technologies of reading, such as close reading, distant reading, and data mining, as strategies for literary interpretation. Our readings will be focused on literary texts that feature machines and artificial intelligence as part of an investigation of what it means to be human. Reading texts like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, and Kazou Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go, we will pursue the following questions: What does it mean to read? What does it mean to be human? How do writers represent the relationship between reading and humanity? Can literary texts be treated as data, and, if so, what are the implications of such an approach?

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

Government 020 provides students with a broad understanding of the political system in the United States. It is one of the four introductory courses in the Department of Government. The goal of the class is to train students both as citizens and as scholars. As citizens, students will learn the shared history of U.S. politics and be able to think critically about how the system has succeeded and failed. As scholars, students will be introduced to the theoretical and analytical tools of political science as applied to American government. By the end of the semester students will 1) Be politically literate, knowing core historical and contemporary facts about the U.S. political system 2) Understand important theories about U.S. politics, including theories about the importance and functioning of political institutions, the roots of popular political preferences, and the functioning and consequences of elections.

This course meets entirely online. This course has been re-numbered, effective Fall 2014. A student who earned credit for GOVT 008 US Political Systems should not enroll and cannot earn credit in this class.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

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Distance

Credits:

3

HIST 007 Intro Early History: World I or Europe I For College students, all sections of HIST 007 or HIST 008 fulfill the core requirement in History for a broad introductory survey; these students complete the requirement by taking HIST 099. Please note that if you receive AP/IB placement or credit, you cannot take HIST 007 (or 008 or 099) for credit. The various sections of HIST 007 have different focuses, for which see below; moreover, each instructor may develop or stress particular themes within her/his focus. Students are urged to consult syllabi available on line or at the History Department. The World I sections examine the history of the human experience from a global perspective. The bulk of the semester concerns societies and states from the time of ancient civilizations to about 1500 AD. The course pays particular attention to political, economic, and social changes, but also considers cultural, technological, and ecological history. The evolving relationship between human identities and their social and material environments forms one of the major points of analytical focus for this course. The overarching goal is to provide a general framework for the history of the world to help students understand the big picture, and to help them to contextualize what they will later study about history, politics, religion--in short, about the human experience. The Europe I sections offer an analysis of the major political, social, economic, diplomatic, religious, intellectual, and scientific developments in European Civilization to 1789.

This course meets entirely online. The core requirement in History for COLLEGE students is as follows: 1 HIST Focus course: HIST 099, any section. 1 introductory History survey: 007, 008, 106, 107, 111, 112, 128, 129, 158, 159, 160, or 161. Note that students who receive AP or IB credit for History CANNOT take HIST 007, 008, or 099 for credit. Please note that HIST 099 must be taken at GU and cannot be transfered.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

HIST 007 Intro Early History: World I or Europe I For College students, all sections of HIST 007 or HIST 008 fulfill the core requirement in History for a broad introductory survey; these students complete the requirement by taking HIST 099. Please note that if you receive AP/IB placement or credit, you cannot take HIST 007 (or 008 or 099) for credit. The various sections of HIST 007 have different focuses, for which see below; moreover, each instructor may develop or stress particular themes within her/his focus. Students are urged to consult syllabi available on line or at the History Department. The World I sections examine the history of the human experience from a global perspective. The bulk of the semester concerns societies and states from the time of ancient civilizations to about 1500 AD. The course pays particular attention to political, economic, and social changes, but also considers cultural, technological, and ecological history. The evolving relationship between human identities and their social and material environments forms one of the major points of analytical focus for this course. The overarching goal is to provide a general framework for the history of the world to help students understand the big picture, and to help them to contextualize what they will later study about history, politics, religion--in short, about the human experience. The Europe I sections offer an analysis of the major political, social, economic, diplomatic, religious, intellectual, and scientific developments in European Civilization to 1789.

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

This gateway course surveys the histories, theories, concepts, actors, and pedagogies that compose the growing transdisciplinary field of justice and peace studies. We will familiarize ourselves with current issues in the field, as well as the movements and structures that both contribute to and provide obstacles to the creation and sustainability of a more just and peaceful world. The course presents a wide range of theoretical and practical perspectives on peace and social justice, including: poverty, hunger, and homelessness; racism, sexism, and homophobia; violence, oppression, slavery, and colonization; and complex issues of sustainable development and humanitarian aid. Through historical and contemporary analyses, the course addresses critical issues of militarism, inequality, and injustice, emphasizing the development of viable alternatives. This course is highly recommended for first-year students and sophomores interested in pursuing the JUPS major or minor. As an introductory course, it requires permission for seniors.

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

This course is designed to introduce students to a perspective on nonviolence that integrates theory and practice, drawing upon a wide range of literature and examples. A central aim of the course is to develop a holistic view of nonviolence as a set of practices that range from the personal and local to the national and global. The course seeks to foster an experiential engagement with the tenets of nonviolence, through participation in workshops, activities, and projects in the community and region. The overarching objective is to develop a systematic analysis of nonviolence in order to cultivate effective approaches to addressing contemporary challenges in society through nonviolent means, as well as envisioning and animating a world built on the tenets of nonviolence.

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

Philosophy 010 is a general introduction to philosophical ethics. Questions addressed include: What is the nature of morality? How do we know what is right and what is wrong? What sorts of moral obligations do we stand under? What are our duties to others and to ourselves? What is the nature of virtue and vice? How do we assess moral character? Readings are generally drawn from both traditional and contemporary philosophical authors. Reading lists and specific topics addressed vary from semester to semester and from instructor to instructor, as do required work and expectations. Please consult the syllabi posted online by individual instructors for more detail.

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

An introduction to some of the central questions of philosophy through the writings of both traditional and contemporary authors. Questions addressed may include the relationship between mind and matter; between causation and free will; meaning, truth, and reality; knowledge, perception, belief, and thought. Topics and readings vary from semester to semester and instructor to instructor, as do the course requirements and expectations. Please consult the syllabi of the individual instructors for more detail.

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

This question of distributive justice is at issue in current debates about income inequality, the proper level of taxation, access to health care, the financing of education, affirmative action, gender inequality, religious liberty etc. Most of us agree that justice is an important, if not the most important, standard for political and social life. But we disagree about the criteria for distributing benefits and burdens in society justly. In this class, we will examine contemporary conceptions of justice that propose answers to this question: Utilitarianism, Liberal Egalitarianism, Libertarianism, Marxism, and Communitarianism. We will consider the connection between justice and other political ideals such as fairness, equality, liberty, wellbeing, inclusion, and recognition. We will have a look at feminist critique of classical conceptions of justice, and consider whether justice is best thought of in terms of distribution at all. The readings will include texts by John Rawls, Robert Nozick, Gerald A. Cohen, Michael Sandel, Susan Okin, and Iris M. Young. We will assess the strengths and weaknesses of these conceptions, and discuss their implications for some of the current political debates mentioned above. Throughout the class, you will be developing the skills to interpret arguments accurately and criticize them cogently. The overall goal of the class is to help you become a thoughtful and critical participant in political and social debates.

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

This introductory course surveys the field and acquaints the student with the major areas of Psychology, including perception, memory, cognition, neuroscience, learning, motivation, emotion, personality, social behavior, development, and psychopathology. PSYC-001. GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY IS A PREREQUISITE FOR ALL OTHER PSYCHOLOGY COURSES.

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

This course surveys fundamental concepts and current issues in the field of psychopharmacology, understanding how drugs affect human behavior. Topics covered include the understanding how drugs are administered to the body and how different routes of administration influence the effects of individual drugs, how drugs are metabolized and eliminated from the body, the neuronal effects of drugs, how pain is treated using analgesics, the effects of both legal and illicit recreational drugs affect behavior, and how mental illness and disease are treated with modern pharmacotherapeutics, including pharmacogenetics. Throughout the course, public policy issues are considered on how best to handle issues involving psychoactive drugs.

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

This course surveys fundamental concepts and current issues in the field of psychopharmacology, understanding how drugs affect human behavior. Topics covered include the understanding how drugs are administered to the body and how different routes of administration influence the effects of individual drugs, how drugs are metabolized and eliminated from the body, the neuronal effects of drugs, how pain is treated using analgesics, the effects of both legal and illicit recreational drugs affect behavior, and how mental illness and disease are treated with modern pharmacotherapeutics, including pharmacogenetics. Throughout the course, public policy issues are considered on how best to handle issues involving psychoactive drugs.

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

Perception, memory, thinking, language, learning, and decision-making: in this course we’ll examine the latest cognitive science research and theories. We’ll also work to understand how each of us can best learn and make decisions -- using our individual cognitive processes to advantage.

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

Sections: SOCI 001-01: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Professor Sarah Stiles MW 8:00am - 9:15am Healy 104 SOCI 001-02: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Professor Sarah Stiles MW 9:30am - 10:45am Healy 104 Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts. (American Sociological Association, 2005) In this course students will learn the basics of sociology through a variety of readings and film clips and "do" sociology with regular data workshops where they will test theories and recognize the social construction we all experience. By the end of the semester, students will be able to understand and explain: • Basic concepts, generalizations, theories, and methods used in the study of sociology; • The sociological focus and the influence the study of sociology has on identifying, explaining, and solving (or causing) social policy issues; and • How sociology is used in everyday life to explain the social behavior of people, and even predict what they will do. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None SOCI-001-03: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Professor Becky Hsu MW 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Walsh 499 This course is an introduction to the field of sociology, the study of people in groups both small and large (or very large). How does being a flight attendant require the “selling” of one’s emotions? Rather than being a timeless institution of knowledge and technical expertise, how does the form and field of American medicine reflect historical and social power struggles? What kinds of organizational forms do urban gangs use? How does our environment change how likely we are to help someone else? These are some of the questions that we will explore as we look at a range of topics that engage sociologists today: social change, social networks, urban life, health and medicine, religion, emotions, sex and gender, the economy, and social inequality. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None SOCI-001-04: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Professor Christine Schiwietz TR 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Car Barn 202 SOCI-001-05: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Professor Christine Schiwietz TR 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Car Barn 201 To communicate the importance and excitement of the study of the social world! This course is designed to introduce students to the field of sociology, the exploration of society and how it operates. Sociology broadens social insights, fosters critical thinking, trains students in methods of gathering and analyzing data, and helps students develop their writing skills. By thinking actively about the issues facing contemporary society, students will learn to examine life situations and the influence of society and groups on people’s lives and the basic processes that shape social life. The course will introduce sociological perspective

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

This course looks at the story of Adam and Eve, especially as it is found in the Bible’s Book of Genesis. It examines the history of Jewish, Christian and non-religious interpretations of the story, as well as contemporary issues related to it. These issues include humans’ role in the natural world, the meaning of death, evolution/creationism, moral decision-making, the origins of evil, gender relations, and sexuality.

This course meets entirely online. This course is the same as THEO 155. Students who have taken THEO 155 cannot take THEO 086.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

1

This is a CBL course. Students will need to submit an application for this course. Please complete an application online here: https://goo.gl/forms/G4YfssNI3pBCSQpf1 . Learn more about the course at csj.georgetown.edu/intersections

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies explores the broadly and critically defined “genealogies” of women’s and gender studies, investigating key concepts, theoretical debates, ideologies, and historical significance of the discipline of Women's and Gender Studies. Drawing from multidisciplinary perspectives and materials, we attempt to construct a theoretical framework that will be helpful and challenging to our pursuit of a just world in which both women and men can celebrate themselves and each other.

This course meets entirely online.

Date & Time:

Jun 4 to Jul 27, 2018

Format & Location:

Distance

Credits:

3

The aim of this course is to explore the ways in which the social and cultural construction of sexual difference shapes the politics of gender and sexuality in the Middle East and North Africa. Using interdisciplinary feminist theories, we will explore key issues and debates including the interaction of religion and sexuality, women’s movements, gender-based violence, queerness and gay/straight identities. Looking at the ways in which the Arab Spring galvanized what some have called a “gender revolution”, we will examine women’s roles in the various revolutions across the Arab World, and explore the varied and shifting gender dynamics in the region.

This course meets entirely online.