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Colloquia and Other
Small Classes for First- and Second-Year Students
Colloquia are
designed to give students at the beginning of their college
careers the opportunity to enroll in small courses which explore
specific themes or texts in an interdisciplinary manner. These
seminar-style courses offer a uniquely personal setting for
student-faculty and student-student interactions. Colloquia
provide an opportunity to sharpen analytical skills, to deal
clearly with abstract concepts, and to improve writing and
oral skills. Enrollment in each colloquium is generally limited
to about 15 students, with 10 places reserved for first-year
students and 5 places for second-year students. Students may
elect only ONE colloquium per year. Enrollment in some colloquia
is limited to first-year students only. The following is a
partial listing of the colloquia that will be available in
2002-2003.
African American Studies
116. Literary
Reflection of the British Empire and Commonwealth 3
hours
3SS,
CD
First Semester.
This colloquium will focus on selected literary works of
the British Empire and the Commonwealth from the late 19th
century to the present, including narrative fiction by British,
African, and Indian authors. Members of the course will
be encouraged to discuss and write about the works from
a non-western perspective, with a special emphasis on challenges
to social and political hierarchies such as imperialsim,
patriarchy, and neo-colonialsim. CR/NE grading. Identical
to ENGL 116 and RHET 116. Enrollment Limit:
16
first-year students only.
118. Ritual
and Performance I: The world according to the Yoruba and
3 hours
their descendants in the New World
3SS,
CD, WR
First Semester.
This course will explore religious phenomena, performance,
and artistic "agency" of the Yoruba and their descendants.
We will look at Yoruba syncretic beliefs in the New World
as well as in the Old World in respect of ritual secrets
and choices for artistic representation, in the performance
"arena." After reading and discussion of written and verbal
expression on this subject by practitioners, artists, and
intellectuals, students will use dance movement, artistic
representation, and "nommo," the word, to represent their
own construct of a ritual; by that means they will render
their example of a specific "construct" of ritual. Enrollment
Limit:
15 first-year students only.
120.
The Caribbean and the Wider World 3 hours
3SS,
CD, WR
First Semester.
In 1493 the Caribbean did not exist in the imagination of
Europe and the wider world. In 1494, it was "discovered"
by Columbus, and from that time onwards became an integral
part of the European imagination and of the Atlantic world.
This course will examine the historical background to this
transformation and some of the political, moral, and economic
issues that confer significance on the changes that took
place. Enrollment Limit: 15
Mr. Millette
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Biology
013. Colloquium:
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: 1.5 hours
Biology, History and Misery
1.5NS,
WR
First
Semester. An exploration of various aspects of the major
sexually transmitted diseases. The diseases will be described
in detail, outlining such features as cause, pathology,
epidemiology, treatment, and immunity. Included in the
list of diseases to be discussed are gonorrhea, syphilis,
chancroid, chlamydial infections, sexually spread hepatitis,
genital herpes, genital warts (condyloma), and AIDS. The
discussions will be set in a societal context in which
the problems (i.e., economic, ethical, policy problems)
raised by these diseases will be explored. Enrollment
Limit:
20.
(5 Freshmen, 5 Sophomores, 5 Juniors, and 5 Seniors.)
Consent of instructor required. Not open to students who
have completed BIOL 101.
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120. The
Writings of Women in Japanese Culture 3 hours
3HU,
CD, WP
Second Semester.
First-year Seminar. Women have long played a central role
in the writing of literature in Japan. Classical narratives
by women like The Tale of Genji were the "bestsellers" of
their day. As women's status in Japan declined in later
centuries, their literary voices were somewhat muted. In
modern times women have again figured prominently in the
creation of literature. Through literary and historical
readings, women's writings will be analyzed in a cultural
context. Class format is discussion. Enrollment Limit:
15.
Ms. Gay
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Hispanic
Studies
306. Colloquium:
Literary Commentary of Hispanic Texts 3 hours
3HU,
CD
First Semester.
This Colloquium is offered exclusively to freshmen and sophomores.
In this course you will be able to familiarize yourself with
the ideas and literary currents that have contributed to construct
the concept of Hispanic Literature through the reading and
analysis of some of the most representative Hispanic texts.
The course serves as an introduction to main literary genres
-- drama, narrative, poetry and essay. This Colloquium includes
an introduction to Film Studies in the Hispanic World. Special
emphasis will be given to the mechanisms of literary commentary,
library research skills, main ideological trends of Literary
Theory and developing strategies to create a literature research
paper. Offered every year. Enrollment
Limit:
15.
Mr. Pérez
de León
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History
112. The
Bourgeoisie and the Making of Modern Europe 3 hours
3SS,WRi
Second Semester.
This course uses Karl Marx's critique of the European bourgeoisie,
the Communist Manifesto, as the starting point for an exploration
of the central economic, political, and cultural characteristics
of this class, as well as the development of modern Europe.
Topics include capitalism and commodity culture, industrialization
and urbanization, nationalism and imperialism, family and
gender roles. Extensive discussion of primary and secondary
sources, frequent writing assignments. Enrollment Limit:
12.
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Politics
101. Colloquium:
Race and Ethnicity in American Politics 3 hours
3SS
Second Semester.
This course examines how racial and ethnic groups shape and
are shaped by the American political system. Through discussion-oriented
sessions, we will examine the history of racial politics in
America, the concepts of race and ethnicity, the nature of
stereotyping and prejudice, the "Americanization" movement,
and the current politics of ethnic conflict and change. Policy
issues covered include Jim Crow laws, school desegregation,
electoral laws, affirmative action, welfare, and immigration
policy. Enrollment
Limit: 15.
111. Colloquium:
Third Way Politics: Left Governments In Power in 3 hours
Europe and North America
3SS,
WR
122. Colloquium:
Israel-Palestine Conflict 3 hours
3SS,
CD, WR
132. Colloquium:
Explaining Social Power: Classical and 3 hours
Contemporary Theories
3SS,
WR
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Psychology
175. Colloquium:
Psychology of the Human Face 3 hours
3SS
First Semester.
When we look at a face, we know in an instant whether the
face is male or female, young or old, familiar or unfamiliar,
attractive or not. Through the face, we make inferences
about a person's emotional state, intentions and personality.
In this seminar, we will investigate the psychological and
neurological processes that guide our perceptions and interpretations
of the human face. We will explore such issues as the connection
between the face and self-identity, how facial expressions
are computed by the brain, what makes a face attractive
and what happens when face processes are damaged, as in
the case of prosopagnosia or autism. Students in the seminar
will be expected to participate in discussions, class projects
and experiments aimed toward understanding and appreciating
the intricacies of human face processing. Enrollment
Limit: 14.
Mr. Tanaka
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Rhetoric
and Composition
112. Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Issues in Writing 3
hours
3HU, CD, WRi
Second Semester.
A course for first- or second-year students interested in
developing their skills in college writing by examining
issues of sexual orientation and language. Verbal and non-verbal
identity coding, media representations of sexual minorities,
and the linguistic operations of homophobia and heterosexism
will provide topics for students' reading and writing. Emphasis
is on students' exploring these topics and their relation
to race, class, and gender through writing both personal
and academic essays. CR/NE grading. Enrollment Limit:
15.
Ms. Cooper
113. Writing
for College and Beyond 3 hours
3HU,
WRi
Second
Semester. In the writing they do for college, students
are asked to analyze and critique arguments, conduct research,
and develop fluency in a number of forms and discourses,
among other things. This writing colloquium is designed
to immerse students in the practice of writing for college
and beyond. In addition, it promises to engage students
in the practical and creative aspects of research. CR/NE
grading. Enrollment Limit: 15.
115. Entering
Discourse Communities: Writing for College and Beyond 3
hours
3HU,
WRi
First
and Second Semester. This course aims to form a writer's
community that will explore the various discourses in
which class members participate. We will approach writing
as real communication among group members rather than
artificial practicing of skills. The course
will include readings on writing processes as well as
essays on varied topics. There will be weekly writing
assignments and regular conferences with the instructor
to review drafts and revisions. Most classes will be conducted
as peer response workshops. CR/NE grading. Enrollment
Limit:
15.
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Other
Small Classes for First-Year Students
Other Small Classes for First-Year Students
In addition
to the Colloquia for First- and Second-Year Students listed
above, Oberlin also offers a substantial number of other
small courses suitable for first-year students. The following
is a partial listing of courses suggested for first-year
students seeking a small-class experience. A variety of
course formats can be found: lecture and discussion, lab
components of science courses, foreign languages, and performance.
These courses provide instruction in academic skills like
writing, speaking, argumentation, quantitative reasoning,
analysis, and research. Not all courses are designed specifically
for first-year students but in general they lack prerequisites
and tend to enroll predominantly first-year students. Enrollment
in these courses is 35 or fewer. This list is not exhaustive.
Full course descriptions may be found under each departmental
listing. Also see the First-Year Seminar Program.
Art
103 Approaches
to Western Art History (one section may be predominantly
first- and
second-year students)
104 Approaches
to Chinese Art History
106 Ways
of Seeing: An Introduction to Art History
141 The
Persistence of Memory: Basic Issues in Western Art
Biology
101 Topics
in Human Biology (lab sections)
115 Field
Botany
Chemistry
103 Topics
in General Chemistry
Chinese
(East Asian Studies)
101-102 Elementary
Chinese
Classics
100 Myth
and Hero in the Greek EPIC
Dance
(Theater and Dance)
100 Modern
Dance I
French
101-102 Elementary
French
Geology
160 Physical
Geology (lab sections)
162 Environmental
Geology (lab sections)
German
101-102 Elementary
German
Greek
(Classics)
101-102 Elementary
Greek
Italian
101-102 Elementary
Italian
Japanese
(East Asian Studies)
101-102 Elementary
Japanese
Jewish
Studies
111-112 Classical
Hebrew I, II
Latin
(Classics)
101-102 Elementary
Latin
Mathematics
131 Calculus
Ia: Limits, Continuity, and Differentiation
132 Calculus
Ib: Integration and Applications
133 Calculus
I: Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Integration,
and Application
134 Calculus
II: Special Functions, Integration Techniques, and Power
Series
Philosophy
101 Problems
of Philosophy
102 Introduction
to Philosophy
Physics
055 Principles
of Solar Energy
Religion
101 Introduction
to Religion: Religion as a World Phenomenon
Rhetoric
and Composition
100
Basic Writing
Russian
101-102 Elementary
Russian
Spanish
(Hispanic Studies)
101-102 Elementary
Spanish
Theater
(Theater and Dance)
105 Exploring
Acting
108 Acting
Techniques
Women's
Studies
100 Introduction
to Women's Studies
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