CONNECTICUT COLLEGE

SUMMER 2023 COURSES

(Final courses will be based on minimum enrollment)
All courses will be taught in remote format (Zoom), times are EST (Eastern Standard Time) and must be taken
synchronously a that published times.

AFR 117: History of Jazz (Not running, Summer 23)

See MUS 117 for course description.

AFR 321: Children and Families in Multicultural Society

See HMD 321 for course description.

AMS 117: History of Jazz (Not running, Summer 23)

See MUS 117 for course description.

AMS 201D: Introduction to American Studies (W, MODE B and E)

A multi-disciplinary approach to the study of American culture and society. Introduces students to the history of the American
Studies movement, its current debates, and literature. Readings are organized around two questions or themes: Who is an
American? And where is America? Other issues include race, class, gender, sexuality, borderlands, disability studies,
citizenship, and transnationalism. Open to first-year students, sophomores, and juniors; and to seniors with permission of the
instructor. Enrollment limited to 28 students. This is the same course as CRE 201A/HIS 201.

AMS 199: Theater of the Aids Epidemic (ConnCourse)

See THE 199 for course description.

ANT 103: Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality

See GWS 103 for course description.

ARA 234: Arab Women Writers (Not running, Summer 23)

An examination of a selection of literary works by modern and contemporary Arab women writers in English translation. With
the aid of feminist theory and Arabic literary criticism, students will develop a critical understanding of the social, political,
gender, religious, and cultural context of these writings and form an enlightened opinion about the issues and concerns
raised by Arab women writers. Enrollment limited to 28 students. This is the same course as GWS 234.

ART 104/AT 105: Introduction to Time Based Digital Art (ConnCourse, MODE A) (Not running, Summer 23)
A hands-on introduction to the vibrant world of recorded sounds and moving images as a medium for artistic expression and
cultural awareness. In our modern life we are constantly bombarded by electronic media: from GIFs to TVs, from smartphone
screens to giant LED billboards. Students will become active media makers, learning to create, manipulate, and more
consciously negotiate this torrent of media. Projects range from making sound recordings of our local environment to crafting
animations and audio-video mash-ups. Students will examine ways in which these new media connect to drawing, painting,
architecture, film, music, and technological culture. Students participating in the foreign language section will receive one
additional credit hour, pass/not passed marking. This course is initially open to first-year and sophomore students. It will be
open to all students after first-year students have pre-registered. This is the same course as AT 105. Open to class of ’27.

ASL 101: Elementary American Sign Language I (WLC)

An introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), the principal system of manual communication among American deaf
people. Fundamentals of grammar and structure, including topicalization, spatial indexing, directionality, classification, and
syntactic body language, are covered. The course also serves as an introduction to American deaf culture through readings
and discussion.

ASL 102: Elementary American Sign Language II (WLC)

A continuation of the study of American Sign Language, focusing on the acquisition of grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis
on use of the language in class to improve students' conversational abilities. The course includes ethnographic and analytical
readings related to culture, linguistics, and interpretation in the American deaf community. Prerequisite: Elem American Sign
Language I or equivalent 18.

AT105: Time-Based Digital Art

See ART 105 for course description.
BIO 202: Human Physiology (W) (Not running, Summer 23)
A general course on the physiology of humans including the nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, renal, digestive, and
endocrine systems. Particular emphasis on regulatory mechanisms. The course will be taught as a "studio" course in which
lecture and lab are combined. Six hours of combined lecture/laboratory. Not open to first-year students. Prerequisite: BIO
120.

COM 110: Introduction to Computer Science and Problem Solving (ConnCourse, MODE C)
What is computer programming? How can computers be programmed to perform specific tasks such as playing music,
displaying images, drawing graphics, and analyzing data for relevant information? Because they can be programmed to solve
a wide variety of different problems, computers have become an essential part of every aspect of modern life. Students will
learn the basic elements of programming with Python, exploring how these skills can be used to tackle a variety of real-world
problems. They will have the opportunity to consider the role technology plays in everyday life and in a variety of disciplines,
solving problems in areas such as visualization of text or data, political speech analysis, image processing, and sound
manipulation. Students will also work with graphics and animation, simulation, object-oriented design, and text manipulation.
Students will progress from writing simple programs to creating their own unique, self-designed final projects. These
applications will enable students to connect acquired skills in programming and problem-solving to the wider perspectives of
liberal arts education and real-world problems. No prerequisite. Co-requisite: Registration is also required in COM 110L. This
course is initially open to Class of ’27 students, then to first years and sophomores with permission of the instructor.

COM 110L: Introduction to Computer Science and Problem Solving - Lab

Corequisite: Registration is also required in COM 110

CRE 103: Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality

See GWS 103 for course description.

CRE 201A: Introduction to American Studies

See AMS 201D for course description.

CRE 219: Revolutions in Latin America

See HIS 219 for course description.

CRE 321: Children and Families in Multicultural Society

See HMD 321 for course description.

CRE 335: Multicultural Psychology (Not running, Summer 23)

See PSY 335 for course description.

ECO 112: Introductory Microeconomics (MODE E)

An exploration of economic decision-making by individuals and firms; an introduction to the structure of markets, including
competitive, monopoly, and oligopoly. Topics include labor, capital, and product markets, as well as information economics
and trade theory. Open to first-year students and sophomores.

ENG 110: Introduction to Language and Mind

See LIN 110 for course description.

ES 250: Climate and Society (ConnCourse)

See SOC 250 for course description.

GER 110: Introduction to Language and Mind

See LIN 110 for course description.

GOV 225: State and Market in East Asia (MODE E) (Not running, Summer 23)
Intermediate course on East Asian political economy. An introduction to the basic political and economic institutions of major
East Asian countries and an examination of the dynamics of the interactions between the two. Students will develop a
general set of tools that can be used to analyze contemporary issues in East Asia. This course may include an optional
section that will meet for an additional hour each week to discuss supplemental readings in Chinese. Students participating in
the foreign language section will receive one additional credit hour, pass/not passed marking. Prerequisite: GOV 112 or GOV
113; or ECO 111 or ECO 112; or an introductory course in East Asian history, languages, and cultures.

GOV 252: US Foreign Policy (W, MODE E) (Not running, Summer 23)
The international and domestic sources of foreign policy, U.S. diplomatic history, and America's role in the twenty-first
century. Prerequisite: GOV 113.
GWS 103: Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies (SDP, MODE E) (Not running, Summer 23)
Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies An examination of the socio-historical construction of gender
and sexuality through an intersectional perspective. Students will apply an interdisciplinary approach to illuminate the
complexities of gender and sexuality and how they are intertwined with other categories such as race, class, nation, and
ability. Open to Class of ’26, first-year students and sophomores, and to others with permission of the instructor. This is the
same course as ANT 103/CRE 103. No prerequisite. Open to class of ’26.

GWS 199: Theater of the Aids Epidemic (ConnCourse)

See THE 199 for course description.

GWS 215: Feminist Theory 1840-1980 (MODE B, E) (Not running, Summer 23)
An exploration of the history of ideas that informed feminist movements and theory between 1850 and 1980 from an
intersectional perspective. The course examines the main concerns, conflicts, benefits, and limitations of feminist social
movements and whether, or to what extent, they continue to shape feminist theorizing in our contemporary landscape.
Students will draw on philosophical treatises, social movement pamphlets, hymnals, popular cultural materials, and literature
to aid in this endeavor. This is the same course as SOC 226.

GWS 234:Arab Women Writers (Not running, Summer 23)

See ARA 234 for course description.

GWS 321: Children and Families in Multicultural Society (CANCELED)

See HMD 321 for course description.

HIS 201: Introduction to American Studies (Not running, Summer 23)

See AMS 201D for course description.

HIS 219: Revolutions in Latin America (SDP, W, MODE E)

Rebellions and revolutions from the 1780s to the present in Mexico, Cuba and Haiti, and the Andes. What motivated men and
women to rebel, or to launch peaceful social movements? How did ideologies regarding elections and economic models
guide revolutionaries, armed or not, to transform all aspects of life including gender roles, religion, and race relations? This is
the same course as CRE 219.

HMD 321: Children and Families in Multicultural Society (W, SDP, MODE B and E)
Influences such as culture, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, and societal inequity and racism on families and on
children's growth and development; emphasis on contemporary issues related to families and children in a diverse society.
Issues include child rearing, education, and media influences. Community service learning is required. Offered Spring
semester. Enrollment limited to juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: One course in human development, anthropology, or
sociology. This is the same course as AFR 321/CRE 321/GWS 321.

LA 103 Career Preparation (1 credit, 1 week class) (THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS COURSE)
A seven-week course designed to help students develop the building blocks for career success. By mastering the art of
telling their stories, building and nurturing their professional networks, and refining their professional presence in the
marketplace, students will prepare to experience the world of work. In recognition of the variety of methods for gaining
career-related experience, completing this course provides access to Career Actions Funds. In addition to weekly classes,
students will be required to complete Career Studio sessions/appointments to practice and refine concepts introduced in the
classroom setting. There will be 3 sections of this class held this summer: 1 for class of ’27 and 2 for class of ‘26. Enrollment
limited to 25 students per section.

LA 201: Developing a Growth Mindset (2 credits)

In this course, students will examine the research around growth mindset developed by Carol Dweck. The course challenges
students to engage in activities and assignments that examine their own mindset(s) and shift from fixed to growth mindsets in
different areas of their academic and broader college experience. Students will take ownership of their learning and develop
skills relating to time management, study strategies, and oral and written communication. Students will utilize written and
visual reflections to examine their progress throughout the semester. This course may be taken for credit two times.
Instructor permission required. Open to class of ’27.

LA 300: Introduction to Journalism (2 credits)

An interdisciplinary approach to teaching the foundations of journalism to student journalists of all types - writers and editors,
photographers and illustrators, web designers and print layout masters. Two semester-hours credit (pass/not passed). The
course may be taken for credit two times. Open to class of ’27.

LIN 110: Introduction to Language and Mind

This course is an introduction to the study of human language and the field of Modern Linguistics. Speakers of a language
have access to complex subconscious knowledge that allows them to communicate with each other and to express a wide
array of ideas, hypotheses, and emotions. Linguistics is the scientific study of such knowledge. Major questions addressed in
the course will help students uncover how that knowledge is structured and how it is used by native speakers of a language.
The course will use the English language as a starting point, but will also consider a variety of other languages to understand
universal patterns. The course will equip students with knowledge essential for studying foreign languages and cognitive
science, as well as enhancing the study of disciplines such as psychology, anthropology, philosophy, human development,
mathematics, and computer science. Open to class of ’27 and Sophomores. Enrollment limited to 38 students. This is the
same course as ENG 110/GER 110/SPA 110.

MAT 210: Discrete Mathematics (MODE C)

An introduction to topics in discrete mathematics, including set theory, logic, equivalence relations, mathematical induction,
combinatorics, graphs, trees, algorithm analysis, and elementary number theory. Applications to computer science will be
considered. Prerequisite: MAT 113 or MAT 212; or COM 110 and any 200-level course in computer science. For class of ‘27:
AP score of 4 or 5 on the “Calculus BC” AP examination, and permission of the instructor.

MUS 117: History of Jazz (Not running, Summer 23)

A survey of the major movements in jazz tracing its origin and progressing from Dixieland through Bop, including the avant-
garde movement of the late '60s and early '70s. Focus on major jazz artists: Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis,
Duke Ellington and John Coltrane. A consideration of the social and psychological implication of jazz with emphasis on
listening skills. Lectures, recordings, readings and performances when possible. This is the same course as AFR 117/AMS
117.

NEU 204: Psychology of Sleep

See PSY 204 for course description.

PHI 101: Introduction to Philosophy (W, MODE B and E) (Not running, Summer 23)
An overview of some of the major themes, questions, and problems of philosophy, including such areas as metaphysics (the
nature of reality), epistemology (the nature of knowledge), ethics, social philosophy, and the philosophy of art. Open to class
of ’27 and sophomores.

PSY 204 - Psychology of Sleep

A theoretical, empirical, and experiential exploration of the physiological, neurocognitive, and functional aspects of sleep.
Topics include: psychophysiology of sleep; sleep disorders and sleep deprivation; mental processes across the sleep/wake
cycle; and consciousness and dreaming. Students will collect individual electroencephalographic sleep data and work
collectively on a class sleep research project. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Psych Exam.
Enrollment limited to 38 students. This is the same course as NEU 204.

PSY 205: Psychology of Personality

A study of the development and functioning of the normal and abnormal personality. Experimental and clinical research will
be presented along with theories that are related to questions of individual difference. Prerequisite: PSY 100, or a score of 4
or 5 on the AP Psych Exam.

PSY 321: Sport and Exercise Psychology

An examination of the major psychological and cultural factors associated with participation in sport and exercise. Topics
include the scientific approach in sport and exercise psychology, individual differences, competition and cooperation,
motivation, team processes, cognitive behavioral and behavioral methods for enhancing performance, positive and negative
health aspects of participation in sport and exercise, and personal development throughout the lifespan. Prerequisite: PSY
205, PSY 206, or PSY 210.

PSY 335: Multicultural Psychology (Not running, Summer 23)

A detailed analysis of the ways in which Western sociocultural assumptions have influenced the science and practice of
psychology. Consideration will be given to how well psychological theories apply to people of diverse ethnic/cultural
backgrounds and worldviews. Topics include personality and social psychology, mental health and mental illness, counseling,
and psychotherapy. Instructor permission only. Prerequisite: PSY 205, PSY 206, or PSY 210. This is the same course as
CRE 335.

SOC 226: Feminist Theory 1840-1980 (Not running, Summer 23)

See GWS 215 for course description.

SOC 250: Climate and Society (ConnCourse)

What is climate change? What does climate mean to different social actors, both now and in the past? How are people
responding to the problem of climate change, and what are the consequences of their actions? This course investigates the
answers to these and related questions, with the intention of deepening students’ understanding of the relationships between
climate and societies. Anthropogenic global climate change is often conceived of as the scientific issue of our time given the
cataclysmic anticipated effects of living in a warming world. Yet viewing climate change as only an issue for the natural
sciences occludes understanding critical dimensions of the problem, including but not limited to its human-driven causes, the
dramatically uneven nature of its effects, and the myriad ways in which social groups respond. The goal of this course is for
students to develop a highly interdisciplinary understanding of the causes and uneven consequences of this problem, as well
as to investigate and compare a wide array of social responses to the problem. Understanding the dynamic, complex, and
highly consequential problem of climate change requires insights to be drawn from across fields. This course is initially open
to first-year and sophomore students. It will be open to all students after first-year students have pre-registered. Open to
First-Years and Sophomores Enrollment limited to 28 students. This is the same course as ES 250.

SPA 110: Introduction to Language and Mind

See LIN 110 for course description.

STA 107: Introduction to Statistics (MODE C) (Not running, Summer 23)

An introductory statistics course focusing on problem-solving and decision-making. Students will have the opportunity to
integrate real data with context and purpose. Topics include exploratory data analysis, data visualization, probability,
correlation, linear regression, discrete and continuous probability distributions, and inference for means and proportions. The
software will be introduced to explore concepts and analyze data. Students may not receive credit for both STA 107 and STA
206. Students with previous credit for a 200- or 300-level course in mathematics must receive permission from the instructor.
No prerequisite. Open to class of ’27.

THE 199: Theater of the Aids Epidemic (ConnCourse, SDP, MODE B)

HIV/AIDS is a crisis of our lifetime, and artists were among the first to document its role in history. In this course we will
analyze theater created in response to the AIDS epidemic from the first documentation of the disease in 1981 to the present.
We will consider these works from interdisciplinary perspectives, drawing on politics, economics, and changing medical
discourse and practice in order to understand how the embodiment of HIV on stage reflects changing medical and social
conditions. After exploring how public knowledge about AIDS has been constructed, we consider the creation and impact of
artistic interventions. Through comparison with popular press coverage of key moments in the history of HIV/AIDS in the
United States, we examine plays and performance as historical evidence contributing to a cultural chronicle of the epidemic.
In conversation with New London’s AIDS Service Organization, Alliance for Living, students examine the connections among
the local, national, and global histories of the epidemic and make them personal through their own performances, interviews,
and awareness-building events. Students may not receive credit for this course and Freshman Seminars 143K and 144H.
Open to first-year students and sophomores. Enrollment limited to 15 students. This is the same course as AMS 199/GWS
199.

THE 250: Actor’s Craft: The Monologue (2 credits) (Not running, Summer 23)
This course will advance the student's training in contemporary, modern, and/or classical monologues, both for deepening
the actor's instrument and for developing potential audition material. Regular presentation of memorized pieces for coaching
on physical and vocal work and/or other techniques for enhancing the effectiveness of the material. This course may be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: THE 104. Enrollment limited to 8 students.