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<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>INTD 101-16 Film: A Critical Analysis<\/div>
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CRN: 41026<\/strong>
\nMondays & Thursdays 4:10-5:50 pm
\nInstructor: <\/strong>Zach Bressler<\/strong><\/p>\n

This course is designed to introduce an appreciation of film as an art form. We will be discussing the artistic and technical choices filmmakers make in producing a film. We will be viewing some of the most highly acclaimed and respected films in history, giving the student a chance to analyze, critique, and discuss the films among their peers. We will view films from different genres to contrast and compare different styles of filmmaking.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>INTD 101-17 Economics, Business, and You<\/div>
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CRN: 41027<\/strong>
\nMondays & Thursdays 4:10-5:50 pm
\nInstructor: <\/strong>Anthony Parisi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Economics, Business, and You introduces students to the fundamental principles of macroeconomics and microeconomics and explores the hidden forces shaping our world. Students examine how individuals, businesses, and governments respond to economic challenges and opportunities through topics such as inflation, unemployment, economic growth, market structures and competition, consumer behavior, and the role of fiscal and monetary policymakers, including Congress and the Federal Reserve. Through readings, discussion, analysis of historical and contemporary economic issues, research and reflective writing, and interactive simulations, students develop critical thinking, analytical reading, communication, decision-making, and economic reasoning skills while exploring the relationships among economic systems, businesses, and consumers. Designed for first-year students of all majors, the course provides a foundation for understanding how economic forces influence personal choices, business decisions, public policy, and broader societal outcomes in an interconnected and evolving economy.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>INTD 101-18 Exploring the Â鶹´«Ã½ugh Munsee Nation<\/div>
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CRN: 41028
\nMondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 4:40-5:50 pm
\nInstructor: <\/strong>Ivy Payne<\/strong><\/p>\n

This course will examine the historical and cultural oppression of the Â鶹´«Ã½ugh Munsee Lenape Nation. Students will utilize videos, current events, guest speakers and text to gain firsthand knowledge of the stereotypes, as well as the culture and identity of the tribe. Students will be asked to explore their own identity and how it has shaped \/ is shaping their development. Students will also be required to attend activities outside of the classroom as part of their final grade.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>INTD 101-19 Appreciating Museums as Spaces for Learning<\/div>
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CRN: 41029
\nMondays & Thursdays 6:05-7:45 pm
\nInstructor: <\/strong>John Sapida<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is the significance of museums today and how do they shape the experiences of diverse communities? Through readings and discussions about the history and changing roles of museums, museum visits, local case studies, and other reflective projects, this course will critically explore what learning science, history, art, and more might look like in museums and other cultural institutions. By looking at what learning might look like in these spaces, we can further understand and appreciate museums as spaces for observation, meaning-making, reflection, inquiry, as well as creative and critical thinking. We will also interrogate the complexities of the museum world by looking at current issues museums face as well as explore professional pathways within the field.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>INTD 101-20 - Arguments For and Against Alternative Medicine<\/div>
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CRN: 41030
\nMondays & Thursdays 6:05-7:45 pm
\nInstructor: <\/strong>Kelsey Brentnall<\/strong><\/p>\n

As wellness and preventive healthcare gain popularity, many people are turning to alternative medicine, either alongside or instead of Western treatments. This course explores practices such as herbal remedies, acupuncture, aromatherapy, yoga, hypnosis, and reiki, examining their effectiveness from both consumer and provider perspectives. Through hands-on experiences and analysis of primary sources, students will evaluate these approaches and develop informed opinions about alternative medicine.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>INTD 101-21 The Adaptation Algorithm: Literature, Media, and Culture<\/div>
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CRN: 41031
\nMondays & Thursdays 6:05-7:45 pm
\nInstructor: <\/strong>Elizabeth Santos<\/strong><\/p>\n

From theme parks to streaming series and graphic novels, adaptation shapes how stories move across media and become cultural phenomena. In this course, students will examine literary works alongside their adaptations while exploring major theories of adaptation, audience reception, and mass consumerism. Through critical analysis and a culminating research project, students will identify the elements of successful adaptations and develop an original proposal for adapting a text of their own.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>INTD 101-22 Power, Protest, and Social Movements<\/div>
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CRN: 41032
\nMondays & Thursdays 6:05-7:45 pm
\nInstructor: <\/strong>Catherine Santander<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why do some movements change history while others fade away? How do ordinary people challenge powerful institutions and bring about social, political, and cultural change? This First-Year Seminar explores the history, strategies, and impact of social movements in the United States and around the world. Through case studies such as the Civil Rights Movement, women’s suffrage, labor activism, anti-apartheid efforts, LGBTQ+ rights advocacy, and contemporary movements, students will examine how collective action influences society and government. Students will develop critical thinking, research, writing, and discussion skills while exploring the relationship between power, protest, and social change.\\<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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