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FALL 2006 V55.0500 World Cultures: Topics - Empires and Political Imagination

Prof. Burbank (History) & Prof. Cooper (History) syllabus

Comparative study of empires, from the Romans to the present, and the ways that empires have

inspired and constrained their subjects' ideas of rights, belonging, and power. Throughout history, few

people lived for very long in a state that consisted entirely or even mainly of people with whom they

shared a language and culture. Empires--polities that maintained social and cultural distinction even as

they incorporated different people--have been one of the most common and durable forms of political

organization. An examination of the variety of human cultures must take account of how people lived in

empires--sometimes seeking higher degrees of autonomy, sometimes accommodating to rulers'

authority, sometimes trying to extend their own power over others. The study of empire expands our

ideas of citizenship and challenges the notion that the nation-state is natural and necessary. Weinvestigate how empires were held together--and where they were weak--from perspectives that focus

on political and economic connections over long distances and long time periods. We also explore how

scholars have approached the topic of empires, examining their methods and their interpretations.

Readings include historical scholarship on the Roman, Chinese, Mongol, Spanish, Russian, French,

British, and American empires, as well as primary sources produced by people living in these and other

imperial polities.

SPRING 2007 V55.0404 Conversations of the West: Antiquity and the 19th Century

Prof. Baker (English) syllabus

Examines Western conceptions of the relation between humans and the natural world. Considers how

19th-century thinkers embraced, revised, and overturned ancient ideas about creation, natural order,

the distinction between humans and animals, and the risks and rewards of probing nature's mysteries.

Readings: Homer's Odyssey, Hebrew and Christian scripture, Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound, Shelley's

Frankenstein, Darwin's Origin of Species, and works by Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Emerson, Goethe, and

Nietzsche.

FALL 2008 V55.0203 Natural Science I: Energy and the Environment

Prof. Jordan (MAP) syllabus

This course explores the scientific foundations of current environmental issues and the impact of this

knowledge on public policy. One goal of the course is to examine several topics of pressing importance

and lively debate in our society e.g., global warming, the quest for clean air and water, atmospheric

ozone depletion, and the continuing search for viable sources of energy. A parallel goal is to develop the

chemical, physical, and quantitative principles that are necessary for a deeper understanding of these

environmental issues. The relevant topics include the structure of atoms and molecules, the interaction

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of light with matter, energy relationships in chemical reactions, and the properties of acids and bases.

Throughout the course we also examine how scientific studies of the environment are connected to

political, economic and policy concerns. The laboratory experiments are closely integrated with the

lecture topics and provide hands-on explorations of central course themes. Overall, this course will

provide you with the foundation to carefully evaluate environmental issues and make informed

decisions about them.

FALL 2008 V55.0309 Natural Science II: The Body - How It Works

Prof. Goldberg (Chemistry) syllabus

The human body is a complex system of mutually interdependent molecules, cells, tissues, organs and

organ systems. We examine the human body with the goal of understanding how physiological systems

operate at these varying levels. Examples include the circulation of blood, the function of our muscles,

the utilization of oxygen in respiration, and how our immune system detects and fights foreign invaders.

Disturbing the delicate balance of these systems can produce various human diseases, which will also be

examined throughout the course. Laboratory work provides firsthand experience with studying

molecular processes, cell structures, and physiological systems.

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First Year Courses

MOVEMENT I & II

The purpose of these two courses is to develop the student's awareness of the body, in terms of

alignment, flexibility, strength and stamina, and as an expressive instrument. Various physical disciplines

and basic dance techniques are introduced to build strength and coordination and to develop

imaginative use of the body in both contemporary and stylized forms.

Second Year Courses

MOVEMENT III

New York

Movement for the Actor/Fencing: This course includes movement for the actor and an introduction to

fencing.

Stage Combat: The purpose of this course is to train students in the basic skills of stage combat, focusing

on unarmed combat and emphasizing safety, dynamics, and believability. The exercises and practice are

also intended to increase mental and physical strength, flexibility and coordination.