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Summer Session III: May 30-August 6, 2013
The alternative-format courses listed below are designed with the adult learner—and their busy schedules—in mind. Registration is open to students in the Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies and nonmatriculated visiting students. (Rose Hill, Lincoln Center and Gabelli students not permitted to register.) To learn more about the School of Professional and Continuing Studies please follow the link or send an email to pcsinfo@fordham.edu.
Intensive
Classes meet three or four days on campus, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with participation in online assignments required. Visitors must register by May 14 to ensure timely receipt of login materials. Students must log into the course on Blackboard and check for pre-assignments by May 30.
Online
Courses run asynchronously and are conducted exclusively within Fordham University’s online learning space, www.fordham.blackboard.com, between May 30 and August 6. Visitors must register by May 14 to ensure timely receipt of login materials. All students must log into the course and check for pre-assignments by May 30.
Intensive
ENGL 3836 PR1
Fiction into Film
Intensive, June 15, 16 and July 20, 21
Rose Hill, CRN 10273
4 credits, Bach
Cinematic adaptation of novels and short stories. Problems of narrative, genre, film language, imitation, etc., will be studied in the works of filmmakers such as Bresson, Merchant/Ivory, Antonioni, Wyler, Renoir, Lean, Bunuel, etc. Lab fee.
HIST 3534 PR1
The Second World War
Intensive, June 15, 16 and July 20, 21
Rose Hill, CRN 10272
4 credits, Houston
The Second World War will introduce and guide the student to an understanding of the WWII period through an examination of major inter-related topics in military, political, and social history within a chronological framework. The course will investigate the causes, events, and outcomes of World War II. The phases of the war will emphasize the roles of the major combatants and worldwide implications. An understanding of this cataclysmic event will also necessitate knowing personalities of the conflict and their goals and motivations.
HIST 3833 Screening America's Past
Intensive, June 8, 9 and July 13 and 14
Westchester, CRN 10274
4 credits, Fein
An examination of American history as depicted in 20th century American films. We will assess their relative accuracy, cultural context, and contributions to the (mis)shaping of the nation's collective memory.
SSCI 2767 W01
Modern Social Problems
Intensive, June 29, 30 and July 20, 21
Westchester, CRN 10275
4 credits, Willim
A seminar for freshman, using heavy emphasis on writing and discussion. This course focuses on contemporary social problems from a sociological and psycho-social perspective. Emphasis will be placed on functional and interactional and conflict theories for causes and solutions of problems.
Online
COMM 2527 W01
Writing for Online Media
Online
4 credits, Strate
CRN 10079
An introduction to the basic tools of behavioral research as applied to the study of interpersonal communication. Topics such as human relationships, communication competence, conflict negotiation, intercultural communication, communication and gender, and mediated interpersonal communication are covered.
HIST 1000 PW1
Understanding Historical Change: Modern Europe
Online
3 credits, Gauthier
CRN 10296
Introduction to the nature and methods of historical study and the examination of specific topics essential for understanding the evolution of modern institutions, ideologies and political situations.
PHIL 1000 PW1
Philosophy of Human Nature
Online
3 credits, Mitchell
CRN 10297
Introduction to the philosophical study of human existence, including consideration of freedom, mind-body, knowledge, etc. Texts include Plato, Augustine or Aquinas, and Descartes.
PHIL 3000 PW1
Philosophical Ethics
Online
3 credits, Metzger
CRN 10298
Exploration of diverse approaches to the understanding of morality, including the study of value and obligations, the good and happiness, right and duty. Texts include Aristotle and Kant.
SOCI 1100 PW1
Introduction to Sociology
Online
3 credits, TBA
CRN 10300
An introduction to sociology with a focus on its nature as a scientific discipline. The analysis of society through the use of sociological theories, concepts, and methods. This course serves as a prerequisite to all other sociology courses and seeks to stimulate students to continue to deepen their understanding of societies.
THEO 1000 PW1
Faith and Critical Reasoning
Online
3 credits, Purpura
CRN 10299
An introductory theology course designed to acquaint students with analytical study of religion and to explore critical categories for evaluating theological discourse found in Christianity and various other traditions.
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