2006-07 Brandeis University Bulletin

2006-07 Brandeis UniversityBulletin

Course Offerings

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4444444444 The Graduate School of Arts and SciencesThe Graduate School of Arts and SciencesThe Graduate School of Arts and SciencesThe Graduate School of Arts and SciencesThe Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

44 Areas of Graduate Study

45 Admission

47 International Students

47 Requirements for the Degrees

49 Academic Regulations

53 Fees and Expenses

54 Financial Assistance

5656565656 Courses of Instruction, Arts and SciencesCourses of Instruction, Arts and SciencesCourses of Instruction, Arts and SciencesCourses of Instruction, Arts and SciencesCourses of Instruction, Arts and Sciences

57 Course Abbreviations

58 Requirement Codes

5959595959 Subject Area Course ListingsSubject Area Course ListingsSubject Area Course ListingsSubject Area Course ListingsSubject Area Course Listings

59 African and Afro-American Studies

62 American Studies

68 Anthropology

77 Arabic Language and Literature

77 Biochemistry

82 Biological Physics

84 Biology

91 Biophysics and Structural Biology

94 Business

96 Chemistry

105 Chinese

106 Classical Studies

109 Coexistence and Conflict

112 Comparative Literature

115 Computer Science

121 Cultural Production

123 East Asian Studies

125 Economics

131 Education

137 English and American Literature

153 English as a Second Language

154 Environmental Studies

156 European Cultural Studies

161 Film Studies

163 Fine Arts

170 French Language and Literature

Table of Contents

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5 Mission Statement

5 Accreditation Statement

5 Diversity Statement

5 Annual Notice to Students

6 Professional Education

8 Research Centers and Institutes

11 Major Academic Support Facilities

12 The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Admissions Center

12 Fine and Performing Arts Facilities

13 Residence Halls

14 Student Facilities

14 Athletic Facilities

14 Division of Students and Enrollment

14 Academic Services

16 Student Life

18 Student Conduct System

19 Student Activities

19 Public Safety

19 Dining Facilities

19 Bookstore

19 Post Office and Student Mailroom

2020202020 The College of Arts and SciencesThe College of Arts and SciencesThe College of Arts and SciencesThe College of Arts and SciencesThe College of Arts and Sciences

20 The Liberal Arts at Brandeis University

21 Admission

22 Special Student Status

22 Advanced Placement

25 Financial Aid


28 Payment Plans

29 Requirements for the Undergraduate Degrees

32 Majors


38 Special Academic Opportunities

38 Minors

43 Off-Campus Study

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174 General Science

175 Genetic Counseling

178 German Language and Literature

181 German, Russian, and AsianLanguages and Literature

182 Health: Science, Society, and Policy

185 Hebrew Language and Literature

191 History

202 History of Ideas

203 The Hornstein Jewish ProfessionalLeadership Program

207 Independent Interdisciplinary Major

208 International and Global Studies

213 Internet Studies

214 Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

217 Italian Studies

219 Japanese

220 Journalism

223 Language and Linguistics

226 Latin American and Latino Studies

229 Legal Studies

232 Library Intensive Program

233 Mathematics

239 Medieval and Renaissance Studies

242 Molecular and Cell Biology

248 Music

260 Near Eastern and Judaic Studies

279 Neuroscience

284 Peace, Conflict, and CoexistenceStudies

286 Philosophy

292 Physical Education

295 Physics

302 Politics

312 Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program

313 Psychology

321 Quantitative Biology

322 Religious Studies

325 Romance and Comparative Literature

326 Russian and East European Studies

327 Russian Language and Literature

330 Social Justice and Social Policy

332 Sociology

341 South Asian Literature

342 Spanish Language and Literature

346 Theater Arts

360 Women’s and Gender Studies

368 Yiddish

369369369369369 The Heller School for Social Policy and ManagementThe Heller School for Social Policy and ManagementThe Heller School for Social Policy and ManagementThe Heller School for Social Policy and ManagementThe Heller School for Social Policy and Management

370 Admission



377 Courses of Instruction

388388388388388 Brandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business School

389 Admission




405405405405405 Rabb School of Continuing StudiesRabb School of Continuing StudiesRabb School of Continuing StudiesRabb School of Continuing StudiesRabb School of Continuing Studies

406 Admission




411411411411411 General University RequirementsGeneral University RequirementsGeneral University RequirementsGeneral University RequirementsGeneral University Requirements

412 Foreign Language

413 Non-Western and Comparative Studies

415 Quantitative Reasoning

416 University Seminars

425 University Writing

428428428428428 University OrganizationUniversity OrganizationUniversity OrganizationUniversity OrganizationUniversity Organization

430 Board of Trustees

431 University Officers and AdministrativeOffices

433 Officers of Instruction

448 Index

458 Correspondence Directory

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460460460460460 Final Exam ScheduleFinal Exam ScheduleFinal Exam ScheduleFinal Exam ScheduleFinal Exam Schedule

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Programs, requirements, fees, and otherinformation are set forth herein as they existat the date of this publication. BrandeisUniversity reserves the right to make changeswithout notice.

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Brandeis University

Brandeis University is a private,coeducational, nonsectarian institution ofhigher learning and research. Located inWaltham, Massachusetts, it has 3,200students drawn from 50 states and 101countries, and its faculty of 333 includesnationally and internationally recognizedteachers, scholars, and researchers.

Founded in 1948 by the American Jewishcommunity, Brandeis brings to Americanhigher education a unique culturalperspective reflecting Jewish traditions ofscholarship and community service and thecommitment to social justice personified byLouis Dembitz Brandeis, the distinguishedSupreme Court justice for whom theUniversity is named. While Brandeismaintains a special relationship with theJewish community, it is not affiliated withany religious organization, it offers notheological instruction, and it welcomesstudents and faculty of all backgrounds andbeliefs.

Through a comprehensive curriculum andcocurricular activities, Brandeis presentsstudents with a diverse array of issues andapproaches to learning. The academic focusthroughout is on the liberal arts and sciencesand no professional training is conducted atthe undergraduate level. Undergraduatecourses are offered, however, in legal studies,education, business, premedical studies,journalism, and other areas that help preparestudents for later professional training. At thegraduate level, Brandeis University offersprofessional programs in social policy andmanagement, international business, andJewish communal service.

Brandeis is a member of the Association ofAmerican Universities, which represents theleading research institutions in NorthAmerica, and is accredited by the NewEngland Association of Schools and Colleges.The research interests of the faculty span awide range of disciplines in the sciences,social sciences, humanities, and creative arts.

The University’s principal components arethe undergraduate College of Arts andSciences, the Graduate School of Arts andSciences, The Heller School for Social Policyand Management, the Lown School of NearEastern and Judaic Studies, the BrandeisInternational Business School, and the RabbSchool of Continuing Studies.

The College of Arts and Sciences is the coreof the University. With an enrollment ofapproximately 3,200, it combines theintimacy of a small college with the breadthand depth of a major research institution. Thecurriculum is designed for maximumflexibility, choice, and interconnectedness. Atits heart are programs that emphasizeinterdisciplinary and integrative perspectives:University Seminars in Humanistic Inquiriesand non-Western and comparative studies.Other curricular components include coursesthat hone writing, quantitative reasoning, andforeign language skills. In addition, studentsselect courses from 24 departments and 24interdepartmental programs. They choosefrom among 41 majors and 46 minors andmay also elect an independentinterdisciplinary major.

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences,established in 1953, offers master’s anddoctoral programs in 25 fields andpostbaccalaureate programs in computerscience, studio art, and premedical studies, aswell as a diploma in Jewish studies. Currentenrollment is about 800. Graduate studyoffers students in-depth, broad-basedscholarly exposure while providingprofessional training in their chosen fields.

Founded in 1959, The Heller School for SocialPolicy and Management enrollsapproximately 400 students. The Schooloffers a Ph.D. in social policy and a master ofbusiness administration with concentrationsin health policy and services; policies andservices for children, youth, and families;sustainable development; and general humanservices. The School also offers a master ofarts in sustainable internationaldevelopment, as well as a master of science ininternational health policy and management.Graduates of the Ph.D. program pursuecareers in teaching, research, and high-leveladministration. Graduates of the M.B.A.program hold a variety of managerialpositions in public, private, and nonprofitorganizations with a social mission.Graduates of the programs in sustainabledevelopment hold positions in internationalagencies and local development organizationsthroughout the world. Faculty researchfocuses on major public policy issuessurrounding the areas of children, youth,families, health, mental health, substanceabuse, disabilities, aging, and inequalities.

The Lown School, one of the mostcomprehensive centers for Judaic studiesoutside Israel, reflects Brandeis’s specialcommitment to scholarship that illuminatesissues of concern to the Jewish community,

to scholars in religion, and to students of theancient and modern Near East. It houses theDepartment of Near Eastern and JudaicStudies, the Maurice and Marilyn CohenCenter for Modern Jewish Studies, TheTauber Institute for the Study of EuropeanJewry, The Jacob and Libby GoodmanInstitute for the Study of Zionism, theBernard G. and Rhoda G. Sarnat Center forthe Study of Anti-Jewishness, and theBenjamin S. Hornstein Program in JewishCommunal Service. The National Center forJewish Film and the American JewishHistorical Society are affiliated with theLown School.

The Brandeis International Business School(IBS) is the newest graduate school at theUniversity, established in 1994. Formerlyknown as the Graduate School ofInternational Economics and Finance, theSchool has expanded its mission toencompass all aspects of internationalbusiness and economic interdependence. Itsdegree programs meet the growing need forinternational vision and expertise in theglobal economy by integrating skills,perspectives, and experiences in internationalbusiness, economics, and finance. Several ofthe School’s programs are offered incollaboration with the Department ofEconomics. The School’s research addressesvarious dimensions of interdependence,including currency markets, asset prices,patents and technology flows, internationalstrategic alliances, trade policy, centralbanking, international branding andmarketing, and multiculturalcommunication. Major research units addressglobal finance and the Asia-Pacific economy.

The Rabb School of Continuing Studiesextends the traditional excellence of aBrandeis education to the greater communitywith opportunities for professionaldevelopment and lifelong learning. Includingover 3,100 annual enrollments each yearacross all three divisions, college and adultstudents participate in its credit andnoncredit undergraduate and graduateprograms. These are offered by the Divisionof Graduate Professional Studies (part-timeevening graduate study), the Division of theBrandeis University Summer School, and theOsher Lifelong Learning Institute at Brandeis.

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In addition to the schools of the University,Brandeis has over thirty research institutesand centers that help define the uniqueidentity of the University and make essentialcontributions to its academic life. Some ofthese are embedded within the schools. Forexample, the Schneider Institute for HealthPolicy; the Institute for Child, Youth, andFamily Policy; the Institute on Assets andSocial Policy; and the Center for InternationalDevelopment are all within The HellerSchool, while the Rosenstiel Basic MedicalSciences Research Center and the Benjaminand Mae Volen National Center for ComplexSystems are within Arts and Sciences. Other

centers, such as the Mandel Center forStudies in Jewish Education; the InternationalCenter for Ethics, Justice and Public Life; theWomen’s Studies Research Center; theMaurice and Marilyn Cohen Center forModern Jewish Studies; and the CrownCenter for Middle East Studies, report to theprovost and contribute to the mission of theUniversity at large, rather than to a particularschool.

Recreational facilities include the ShapiroCampus Center, Usdan Student Center, theSherman Student Center, and the GosmanSports and Convocation Center, one of thelargest of its kind in the region. The

University has an active intramural and clubprogram and fields intercollegiate teams in 10men’s and 10 women’s sports. Brandeis is oneof eight NCAA Division III schools thatcompete in the University AthleticAssociation.

Section 2B of Chapter 151C of theMassachusetts General Laws provides that:“Any student [...] who is unable, because ofhis religious beliefs, to attend classes or toparticipate in any examination, study, orwork requirement on a particular day shall be[so] excused...and shall be provided with anopportunity to make up such examination,study, or work requirement which he may

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have missed because of such absence on anyparticular day; provided, however, that suchmakeup examination or work shall not createan unreasonable burden upon such school.No fees of any kind shall be charged...formaking available to the said student suchopportunity. No adverse or prejudicialeffects shall result to any student becauseof his availing himself of the provisions ofthis section.”

Brandeis University does not discriminateon the basis of race, color, age, geneticinformation, religion, national origin,sex, sexual orientation, disability, orstatus as a veteran in its programs andactivities. The following person has beendesignated to handle inquiries regarding thenondiscrimination policies: Associate VicePresident of Human Resources/EmployeeRelations, Gryzmish 106, 781-736-3015.

Mission StatementMission StatementMission StatementMission StatementMission Statement

Brandeis University is a community ofscholars and students united by theircommitment to the pursuit of knowledge andits transmission from generation togeneration. As a research university, Brandeisis dedicated to the advancement of thehumanities, arts, and social, natural, andphysical sciences. As a liberal arts college,Brandeis affirms the importance of a broadand critical education in enriching the livesof students and preparing them for fullparticipation in a changing society, capable ofpromoting their own welfare, yet remainingdeeply concerned about the welfare of others.

In a world of challenging social andtechnological transformation, Brandeisremains a center of open inquiry andteaching, cherishing its independence fromany doctrine or government. It strives toreflect the heterogeneity of the United Statesand of the world community whose ideas andconcerns it shares. In the belief that the mostimportant learning derives from the personalencounter and joint work of teacher andstudent, Brandeis encourages undergraduatesand postgraduates to participate withdistinguished faculty in research, scholarship,and artistic activities.

Brandeis was founded in 1948 as anonsectarian university under thesponsorship of the American Jewishcommunity to embody its highest ethical andcultural values and to express its gratitude tothe United States through the traditionalJewish commitment to education. By being anonsectarian university that welcomesstudents, teachers, and staff of everynationality, religion, and political orientation,Brandeis renews the American heritage ofcultural diversity, equal access toopportunity, and freedom of expression.

The University that carries the name of thejustice who stood for the rights of individualsmust be distinguished by academicexcellence, by truth pursued wherever it maylead, and by awareness of the power andresponsibilities that come with knowledge.

As adopted at the meeting of the Board ofTrustees, December 6, 1984.

Accreditation StatementAccreditation StatementAccreditation StatementAccreditation StatementAccreditation Statement

Brandeis University is accredited by the NewEngland Association of Schools and Colleges,Inc., a nongovernmental, nationallyrecognized organization whose affiliatedinstitutions range from elementary schools tocollegiate institutions offering postgraduateinstruction.

Accreditation of an institution by the NewEngland Association indicates that it meetsor exceeds criteria for the assessment of theinstitutional quality periodically appliedthrough a peer group review process. Anaccredited school or college is one that hasavailable the necessary resources to achieveits stated purposes through appropriateeducational programs, is substantially doingso, and gives reasonable evidence that it willcontinue to do so in the foreseeable future.Institutional integrity also is addressedthrough accreditation.

Accreditation by the New EnglandAssociation is not partial but applies to theinstitution as a whole. As such, it is not aguarantee of the quality of every course orprogram offered or the competence ofindividual graduates. Rather, it makesopportunities available to students whoattend the institution.

Inquiries regarding the status of aninstitution’s accreditation by the NewEngland Association should be directed to theOffice of the Provost and Senior VicePresident for Academic Affairs, BrandeisUniversity, Mailstop 134, P.O. Box 549110,Waltham, Massachusetts 02454-9110.Individuals may also contact the association:

Commission on Institutions ofHigher LearningNew England Association of Schoolsand Colleges, Inc.209 Burlington RoadBedford, Massachusetts 01730-1433781-271-0022781-271-0950 Fax

Diversity StatementDiversity StatementDiversity StatementDiversity StatementDiversity Statement

Established in 1948 as a model of ethnic andreligious pluralism, Brandeis University:

• considers social justice central to itsmission as a nonsectarian universityfounded by members of the AmericanJewish community;

• aims to engage members of our communityas active citizens in a multicultural world;

• seeks to build an academic communitywhose members have diverse cultures,backgrounds, and life experiences;

• believes that diverse backgrounds and ideasare crucial to academic excellence;

• recognizes the need to analyze and addressthe ways in which social, cultural, andeconomic inequalities affect power andprivilege in the larger society and atBrandeis itself;

• honors freedom of expression and civilityof discourse as fundamental educationalcornerstones;

• seeks to safeguard the safety, dignity, andwell-being of all its members;

• endeavors to foster a just and inclusivecampus culture that embraces the diversityof the larger society.

Annual Notice to StudentsAnnual Notice to StudentsAnnual Notice to StudentsAnnual Notice to StudentsAnnual Notice to Students

Brandeis Graduation RateBrandeis Graduation RateBrandeis Graduation RateBrandeis Graduation RateBrandeis Graduation RateIn compliance with federal law, theUniversity makes available to students andprospective students information concerningthe rate at which full-time, first-time degreeseeking students complete requirements forthe bachelor’s degree within six years ofentrance. In 2004-05, the graduation rate forstudents who entered Brandeis in 1999 was88%.

Policies Regarding Educational RecordsPolicies Regarding Educational RecordsPolicies Regarding Educational RecordsPolicies Regarding Educational RecordsPolicies Regarding Educational Records

The Family Educational Rights and PrivacyAct (FERPA) affords students certain rightswith respect to their educational records.They are:

(1) The right to inspect and review thestudent’s education records within 45 days ofthe day the University receives a request foraccess.

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Students should submit to the UniversityRegistrar, Dean, Department Chair, or otherappropriate official, written requests thatidentify the record(s) they wish to inspect.The University official will makearrangements for access and notify thestudent of the time and place where therecords may be inspected. If the records arenot maintained by the University official towhom the request was submitted, thatofficial shall advise the student of the correctofficial to whom the request should beaddressed.

(2) The right to request the amendment of thestudent’s education records that the studentbelieves are inaccurate, misleading orotherwise in violation of the student’sprivacy rights.

To seek the amendment of a record believedto be inaccurate or misleading, studentsshould write the University officialresponsible for the record, clearly identify thepart of the record they want changed, andspecify why it is inaccurate or misleading. Ifthe University decides not to amend therecord, it will notify the student accordingly,advising of the right to a hearing regardingthe request for amendment. Additionalinformation regarding hearing procedures willbe provided at that time.

(3) The right to consent to disclosures ofpersonally identifiable information containedin the student’s education records, except tothe extent that FERPA authorizes disclosurewithout consent.

Exceptions that permit disclosure withoutconsent include but are not limited to: (a)disclosure to parents of students who areclaimed as dependents for tax purposes; (b)disclosure to officials of another school inwhich a student seeks to enroll; (c)disclosures in compliance with certainsubpoenas; (d) disclosures to universityofficials with legitimate educationalinterests. An official is a person employed bythe University in an administrative,supervisory, academic, or support staffposition; a person or company with whom theUniversity has contracted (such as anattorney, the National Student LoanClearinghouse, or a collection agent); a personserving on the Board of Trustees; or a studentserving on an official committee or assistinganother school official in performing his orher tasks. Such an official has a legitimateeducational interest if information in theeducational records is necessary to themaintenance of the academic enterprise and/or to the officers capacity to act responsiblyin the students educational interest.

(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S.Department of Education concerning allegedfailures by Brandeis University to complywith the requirements of FERPA. The nameand address of the office that administersFERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office,U.S. Department of Education, 400 MarylandAvenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.

Public Notice Designating DirectoryPublic Notice Designating DirectoryPublic Notice Designating DirectoryPublic Notice Designating DirectoryPublic Notice Designating DirectoryInformationInformationInformationInformationInformation

The University designates the followingcategories of student information as public“directory information.” Such informationmay be disclosed by the institution for anypurpose, at its discretion. The Universitymakes student directory informationavailable electronically (as an onlinedirectory) at the start of the fall semester.Currently enrolled students and newlymatriculated students may withholddisclosure of any category of informationunder the Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act of 1974. Students may use thepersonal privacy settings within sage torestrict disclosure of directory information,all or in part. Changes to privacy settings mayrequire up to 48 hours to take effect. BrandeisUniversity assumes that failure on the part ofany student to specifically request thewithholding of public information indicatesindividual approval for disclosure.

Category ICategory ICategory ICategory ICategory I

Name, local addresses (including electronicaddress) and telephone number, home addressand telephone number, date of birth, full-time/part-time status, class (i.e., freshman,sophomore, etc.), photograph, and digitallikeness.

Category IICategory IICategory IICategory IICategory II

Dates of attendance and field ofconcentration at Brandeis, previousinstitution(s) attended and major field ofstudy, awards and honors, degree(s) conferredand date(s) conferred.

Category IIICategory IIICategory IIICategory IIICategory III

Past and present participation in officiallyrecognized sports and activities, physicalfactors (height, weight of athletes).

Notifications regarding directory informationshould be sent to:

Office of the University RegistrarMailstop 068, 124 Kutz HallP.O. Box 549110Waltham, MA 02454-9110

Sealing Student RecordsSealing Student RecordsSealing Student RecordsSealing Student RecordsSealing Student Records

After students graduate from the Universitytheir records are sealed and no furtherchanges are allowed. The correction ofclerical mistakes is possible by petition to theUniversity Registrar.

Name ChangesName ChangesName ChangesName ChangesName Changes

The transcript is the official, legal documentthat certifies a student’s academic history.The name in which it is maintained will notbe changed without a written request thatmust be accompanied by materials that provethat the requested new name has beenassumed legally. Name changes will beaccommodated at the discretion of theUniversity Registrar. Name changes are nolonger possible for students who enteredBrandeis prior to 1986.

Professional EducationProfessional EducationProfessional EducationProfessional EducationProfessional Education

The Heller School for Social Policy andThe Heller School for Social Policy andThe Heller School for Social Policy andThe Heller School for Social Policy andThe Heller School for Social Policy andManagementManagementManagementManagementManagement

The internationally renowned Heller Schoolwas founded in 1959. The School offers fourdegrees: a Ph.D. in social policy, a master ofbusiness administration (M.B.A.), a master ofarts in sustainable international development(M.A./S.I.D.), and a master of science (M.S.) ininternational health policy and management.The Ph.D. program prepares individuals foradvanced positions in teaching, research, andadministration. Students may focus on policyissues in the areas of children, youth,families, health policy, and economic andsocial inequalities. Two federal trainingprograms assist in preparing doctoral studentsto contribute original scholarly research tothe field of social policy. Students in theM.B.A. program pursue a rigorous course ofstudy that integrates management and socialpolicy courses as well as an onsite teamconsulting project to prepare graduates formanagement careers in public, private, andnonprofit organizations pursuing socialmissions. Sustainable internationaldevelopment students pursue aninterdisciplinary program that includescourses in public policy, developmenteconomics, and environmental management.Students also work with developmentprofessionals in the areas of project planning,implementation, and evaluation, as well ashuman rights and development,microfinance, and conservation anddevelopment. The M.S. degree combines theplanning, management, and health policyexpertise found at Heller in an internationalcontext, training young professionals to play

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increasingly responsible roles in the healthand well being of the world’s poorest childrenand families by pursuing careers in healthpolicy and planning, and policyimplementation in government healthministries and planning agencies,development agencies, and NGOs.

The faculty represents a broad spectrum ofexpertise in the social sciences and relatedfields and conducts a multidisciplinary,policy-oriented research and managementprogram on a wide range of health and humanservices issues. The Heller School providesresearch opportunities for students throughits research institutes and centers, which area major source of scholarly research atBrandeis. They include the SchneiderInstitutes, which include an Institute forHealth Policy and an Institute for BehavioralHealth; The Institute for Children, Youth andFamily Policy, which incorporates TheCenter for Youth Development and theNathan and Toby Starr Center for MentalRetardation as well as research on adolescenthealth; The Institute on Assets and SocialPolicy, which includes the Center for Hungerand Poverty; and The Center for InternationalDevelopment.

Brandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business School

The Brandeis International Business School(formerly known as the Graduate School ofInternational Economics and Finance) is apioneering professional school dedicated toteaching and research in global finance,management, and economic policy.

Established in 1994, the School responds tothe growing need for international vision andexpertise by preparing exceptional individualsfrom around the world to become principledleaders of global companies and publicinstitutions.

The School’s degree programs address thecomplex challenges decision-makers face inthe emerging global economy, in variedbusiness and policymaking environments.They include the following.

The Lemberg M.A. in InternationalEconomics and Finance, offered incollaboration with the University’seconomics department, integrates analyticalskills in economics and capital markets withmanagement insights and global economicperspectives.

The M.B.A. International offers aninternationally focused curriculum in allbusiness and management functions, withspecial emphasis on finance and strategy.

The M.S. in Finance is a part-time programfocused on the quantitative and analyticaltools of modern finance with emphasis onapplications in investments and corporatefinancial management.

The Ph.D. in International Economics andFinance, offered in collaboration with theUniversity’s economics department, providesadvanced training in economic theory,research techniques, and creative problemsolving.

The School’s research covers fields rangingfrom currency markets, corporate financialsignaling, and asset prices to patents andtechnology flows, international branding,multicultural communication, and manyother fields. Its major research units are listedbelow.

The Asper Center for GlobalEntrepreneurship is Brandeis University’splatform for exploring the contributions ofentrepreneurship in different professions andacross borders. The Center provides a widearray of learning experiences, bringsentrepreneurs from across the world to theBrandeis campus, and conducts research onthe structure and impact of globalentrepreneurship.

The Barbara and Richard Rosenberg Instituteof Global Finance, established in 2001 with agenerous gift from Barbara and RichardRosenberg, anticipates and addresses majortrends and challenges in the global economythrough research, public conferences andsymposia, and teaching.

The Center for Asia-Pacific Business andEconomics addresses trade, investment,finance, and development in the Asia Pacificas a whole, and in particular countries of theregion. The Center is also an APEC StudyCenter.

Additional information on the School, itsprograms and activities, and its admissionspolicies may be obtained from the School’swebsite, www.brandeis.edu/global, or bycontacting its administrative offices atBrandeis University.

The Rabb School of Continuing StudiesThe Rabb School of Continuing StudiesThe Rabb School of Continuing StudiesThe Rabb School of Continuing StudiesThe Rabb School of Continuing Studies

Through its three divisions, the Rabb Schooloffers opportunities for lifelong learning,professional advancement, and personalenrichment. The School serves its learners byoffering graduate degree programs for workingprofessionals, courses for credit for collegestudents and others during the summer, andnoncredit enrichment courses for matureadult learners. Supporting the University inits mission of open inquiry and teaching in aworld of challenging social and technologicaltransformation, the School is dedicated todeveloping innovative educational paradigmsand to providing a collegial community for itson-campus and distance learners.

The Division of Graduate ProfessionalStudies provides a variety of distinctive nichemaster’s degree programs that reflect currentand future areas of graduate study foremerging professions. The division offersyear-round, part-time graduate courses in theevenings for working professionals leading to:

1) Master’s degrees in project and programmanagement, software engineering,bioinformatics, and information technologymanagement, as well as opportunities forsequential, multiple degrees;

2) Credit-bearing graduate certificates inproject management, bioinformatics, softwareengineering, and information technologymanagement; and

3) Online graduate certificates and master’sdegrees in software engineering andinformation technology management.

The division also works with companies inthe greater Boston area to offer professionallyoriented graduate courses on-site. Classesgenerally meet one night a week for 10weeks; terms begin in September, January,and May.

The Brandeis Summer School is an open-admission program offering courses andspecial summer programs for college-levelcredit. Small classes taught by experiencedand dedicated Brandeis faculty are thehallmark of summer offerings. Specialprograms and institutes include the HebrewLanguage Summer Institute and the LydianString Quartet Chamber Music Festival, aswell as courses and programs developedspecifically for the Hebrew day schoolcommunity. Summer school provides theopportunity to experience innovative courseformats, such as online offerings, or eveningand extended sessions to accommodate workand other summer activities.

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Brandeis Summer School courses do not haveto be preapproved for transfer of credit to theBrandeis degree. Courses may be used toaddress the University’s residencyrequirement and general requirements, aswell as major and minor requirements.Grades received for Brandeis Summer Schoolcourses are included as part of any degreecandidate’s permanent academic record andin the calculation of GPAs.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute atBrandeis University is a learning communityof mature adults that offers noncredit, peer-led study in a spirit of conviviality, on a widerange of topics, such as history, literature, art,music, religion, philosophy, science, andwriting. Study groups meet one day a week;10-week terms begin in late fall and latespring. At mid-day, the Lunch & Learnprogram features excellent speakers (e.g.,journalists, academics, artists) on an eclecticarray of topics. Each year in early June, theprogram offers an interim session, a one-weeklearning opportunity led by Brandeis facultyand focused on a single theme.

Brandeis in the Berkshires: World ClassBrandeis in the Berkshires: World ClassBrandeis in the Berkshires: World ClassBrandeis in the Berkshires: World ClassBrandeis in the Berkshires: World ClassThinkers, World Class IdeasThinkers, World Class IdeasThinkers, World Class IdeasThinkers, World Class IdeasThinkers, World Class Ideas

Brandeis in the Berkshires is a series ofnoncredit, interactive institutes and symposiathat provides a forum for participants toengage actively in a dialogue about worldaffairs, society, and culture. Brandeis in theBerkshires is a dynamic extension of theUniversity’s notable commitment toexcellent and accessible liberal education,social justice, and the open and thoughtfulexchange of ideas and issues.

Brandeis in the Berkshires transforms ourworld by connecting new research andoriginal thought produced at BrandeisUniversity to a larger community of policyplanners, business, community, and politicalleaders, writers, and thinkers.

Participants gather in the Berkshires withBrandeis faculty and other national andinternational experts to explore complexchallenges facing the world now and in thefuture.

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Bernard G. and Rhoda G. Sarnat Center forBernard G. and Rhoda G. Sarnat Center forBernard G. and Rhoda G. Sarnat Center forBernard G. and Rhoda G. Sarnat Center forBernard G. and Rhoda G. Sarnat Center forthe Study of Anti-Jewishnessthe Study of Anti-Jewishnessthe Study of Anti-Jewishnessthe Study of Anti-Jewishnessthe Study of Anti-Jewishness

The Bernard G. and Rhoda G. Sarnat Centerfor the Study of Anti-Jewishness aims topromote an understanding of the causes,nature, and consequences of anti-Jewishprejudice, as well as Jewish and non-Jewishresponses in historical and contemporaryperspectives. Organized on amultidisciplinary basis, the Sarnat Centerinitiates and supports research, conferences,publications, and teaching in the history ofantisemitism.

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The Center for International Development(CID) conducts research and policy analysisand provides technical assistance to promotesustainable development, eliminate poverty,and prevent illness. Through its faculty,researchers, and students, CID is engaged inpartnerships with development organizationsand universities abroad. These partnershipswork in the areas of community resourcemanagement, poverty alleviation andresource distribution, gender anddevelopment, and nongovernmentalorganizations and civil society.

Community, Families, and Work ProgramCommunity, Families, and Work ProgramCommunity, Families, and Work ProgramCommunity, Families, and Work ProgramCommunity, Families, and Work Program

Founded in 2001, the Community, Families,and Work Program (CFWP) conductsinnovative, cutting-edge, policy-orientedresearch. The program’s guiding premise isthat well-functioning communities enhancethe ability of families to meet their needs andpromote the well-being of employees, theirfamilies, and their workplaces. The goal ofCFWP is to enhance work-family balance byattending to the important role played bycommunity. CFWP employs a research modelthat highlights the relationship among thesethree domains.

Our currently funded research projectsinclude: (1) assessing the impact onemployees’ well-being and job performance oftheir concerns about their children’s after-school time and about the welfare of adultsand elders for whom they have responsibility;(2) developing a measure of the attributes ofafter-school programs that would reduceemployed parents’ concerns about theirchildren’s after-school time; and (3)understanding how one- and two-parentfamilies with at least one school-age child

meet the conflicting demands of their workschedules, their children’s school schedules,the school and public transportation systems,and the after-school care providers. Wepresent our research results at professionalconferences, referred journals, and in bookchapters. CFWP is housed at the BrandeisWomen’s Studies Research Center.

Crown Center for Middle East StudiesCrown Center for Middle East StudiesCrown Center for Middle East StudiesCrown Center for Middle East StudiesCrown Center for Middle East Studies

Established in the spring of 2005, theCrown Center for Middle East Studies wasdesigned to expand study of the region,beyond Arab-Israeli tensions, to includeeconomic development, ethnic relations,regional security, and social andgeopolitical questions.

The Center’s academic mission is to producenew insights on and understanding of theregion while providing the highest level oftraining for future generations of scholars.The University envisions the Center as avital national resource that will analyzeMiddle East economic, political, and culturaldevelopments, generate policy ideas, and offera forum for interaction between academia andthe world of public policy.

The Fisher-Bernstein InstituteThe Fisher-Bernstein InstituteThe Fisher-Bernstein InstituteThe Fisher-Bernstein InstituteThe Fisher-Bernstein Institute

The Fisher-Bernstein Institute, housed at theCohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies,brings academic expertise to the study andpractice of fundraising, philanthropy, andleadership in the American Jewishcommunity. The Institute was established atBrandeis University in 1997 by a gift fromMax M. Fisher of Detroit. Its approachincludes research, policy analysis, and thedissemination of information and ideasthrough publications, conferences, andeducational programming. The Institute’srecent research projects include, for example,studies of Jewish professionals and studiesdesigned to aid philanthropic decisionmaking. The Institute is currently developinga series of management case studies of Jewishorganizations.

Gordon Public Policy CenterGordon Public Policy CenterGordon Public Policy CenterGordon Public Policy CenterGordon Public Policy Center

The Gordon Public Policy Center is thenation’s first interdisciplinary, multi-university center for the study of publicpolicy. Dedicated in 1987, the Center wasfounded by the James Gordon Foundation ofChicago. The Center’s mission is to analyzedomestic public policy from the perspectiveof a number of academic disciplines toimprove the implementation of publicprograms through research and evaluation,publications, and direct practical service tothose in government. It seeks to bridge theworld of ideas and the world of action.

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Hadassah-Brandeis InstituteHadassah-Brandeis InstituteHadassah-Brandeis InstituteHadassah-Brandeis InstituteHadassah-Brandeis Institute

The Hadassah-Brandeis Institute (HBI)develops fresh ways of thinking about Jewsand gender worldwide by producing andpromoting scholarly research and artisticprojects. Founded at Brandeis in 1997 byHadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organizationof America, HBI is the world’s firstuniversity-based research institute of its kind.

HBI provides research resources andcommunity programs for scholars, students,and the public at large. The Institute sponsorsthe Brandeis Series on Jewish Women, a bookseries published by the University Press ofNew England. HBI also publishes Nashim, aninternational, interdisciplinary, academicjournal, in partnership with the SchechterInstitute of Jewish Studies, Jerusalem.

Each year, HBI convenes an internationalconference on Jewish and gender studiestopics. Among the Institute’s offerings forstudents and scholars are the Lily SafraSummer Internship Program, research andtravel awards, and a Scholar-in-Residenceprogram.

HBI is housed at the Brandeis Women’sStudies Research Center.

Institute for Child, Youth, and FamilyInstitute for Child, Youth, and FamilyInstitute for Child, Youth, and FamilyInstitute for Child, Youth, and FamilyInstitute for Child, Youth, and FamilyPolicy (The Heller School for Social PolicyPolicy (The Heller School for Social PolicyPolicy (The Heller School for Social PolicyPolicy (The Heller School for Social PolicyPolicy (The Heller School for Social Policyand Management)and Management)and Management)and Management)and Management)

The Institute for Child, Youth, and FamilyPolicy (ICYFP), which includes the NationalScientific Council on the Developing Childand the Nathan and Toby Starr Center forMental Retardation, focuses on policies andprograms in the domains of child health anddevelopment and child welfare, with anemphasis on early childhood and adolescence.Building on its initial interest in gender rolesand work/family issues, the Institute isdirecting increased attention to the healthand development of children, particularly asthey are threatened by the stresses of poverty,economic insecurity, and racial or ethnicdiscrimination. Central to this expandingagenda is closer scrutiny of the currentnational debate on the balance betweenpublic and personal responsibility forprotecting the interests of our nation’schildren and their families and the devolutionof authority from federal to state and locallevels.

The National Scientific Council on theDeveloping Child was founded to close thegap between what we know and what we doto promote the healthy development of youngchildren. An interdisciplinary group of thenation’s leading neuroscientists,developmental scientists, economists, andcommunications specialists, the Councilseeks to reframe the debate on earlychildhood issues by bringing sound andaccurate science to the public policy arena.

The Nathan and Toby Starr Center for MentalRetardation was founded in 1985 andconducts research on the impacts on familiesof lifelong caregiving for a member withmental retardation, the influence of earlyintervention services on children andfamilies, access to health care services forchildren with special health-care needs, andorganizational and policy issues involving theexpansion of community-based services forpersons with disabilities.

Institute on Assets and Social PolicyInstitute on Assets and Social PolicyInstitute on Assets and Social PolicyInstitute on Assets and Social PolicyInstitute on Assets and Social Policy(The Heller School for Social Policy and(The Heller School for Social Policy and(The Heller School for Social Policy and(The Heller School for Social Policy and(The Heller School for Social Policy andManagement)Management)Management)Management)Management)

The Institute on Assets and Social Policy(IASP) is dedicated to the economic and socialmobility of individuals and families,particularly those traditionally left out of theeconomic mainstream, and to the expansionof the middle class. Working in closepartnership with state and federalpolicymakers, constituency organizations,grassroots advocates, private philanthropiesand the media, IASP bridges the worlds ofacademic research and governmentpolicymaking and the interests oforganizations and constituencies. IASP worksto strengthen the leadership of policymakers,practitioners and others by linking theintellectual and program components ofasset-building policies. The Center on Hungerand Poverty, Center for Youth andCommunities, and National Program onWomen and Aging are also affiliated with theInstitute.

The Center on Hunger and Poverty (CHP) is anational research and policy organization thatpromotes policies and programs to reducepoverty and hunger in America. CHPconducts applied research and policy analysis,disseminates analytic information on povertyand hunger, carries out public educationinitiatives, and provides information toCongress and other policymakers as well asto organizations across the country onpoverty and hunger-related issues.

The Center for Youth and Communities(CYC), begun in 1983, has established anational reputation as one of the nation’sleading research, professional development,and policy organizations in youth andcommunity development. CYC’s ultimategoal is to “make knowledge productive.”Connecting the knowledge gained fromscholarly research and blending theory withpractice, CYC is able to assist bothpolicymakers and practitioners.

The National Program on Women and Agingfocuses national attention on the specialpolicy-related concerns of women as they age.The Center’s activities are designed topromote security, health, and dignity ofwomen in their later years. Current activitiesfocus on promoting financial security andreducing poverty in old age; identifyingbarriers to preventive health care; and findingbetter ways to assist women providing care tofamily and friends.

International Center for Ethics, Justice andInternational Center for Ethics, Justice andInternational Center for Ethics, Justice andInternational Center for Ethics, Justice andInternational Center for Ethics, Justice andPublic LifePublic LifePublic LifePublic LifePublic Life

The International Center for Ethics, Justiceand Public Life, founded in 1998, exists todevelop effective responses to conflict andinjustice by offering innovative approaches tocoexistence, strengthening the work ofinternational courts, and encouraging ethicalpractice in civic and professional life.Activities include fellowships for scholars,artists, and practitioners; internshipopportunities for Brandeis undergraduates;seminars for professionals on values andethics; courses; research projects;publications; conferences; and campusactivities. One of the Center’s core programs,the Slifka Program in IntercommunalCoexistence, explores the practical andethical dimensions of work in historicallydivided communities through activities onthe Brandeis campus and with partnerorganizations around the world. It includes aMaster’s Program in Coexistence andConflict that teaches students both thetheories of contemporary coexistence workand the professional skills to design andimplement successful interventions thatenable divided communities to live togethermore equitably, respectfully, and peacefully.

Jacob and Libby Goodman Institute for theJacob and Libby Goodman Institute for theJacob and Libby Goodman Institute for theJacob and Libby Goodman Institute for theJacob and Libby Goodman Institute for theStudy of Zionism and IsraelStudy of Zionism and IsraelStudy of Zionism and IsraelStudy of Zionism and IsraelStudy of Zionism and Israel

The Jacob and Libby Goodman Institute forthe Study of Zionism and Israel sponsorsresearch, symposia, and publications, as wellas teaching, in the historical and ideologicaldevelopment of the Zionist movement, andthe history, society, and culture of the Stateof Israel. The Institute is organized on amultidisciplinary basis under the auspices ofthe Tauber Institute for the Study ofEuropean Jewry.

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Lown School of Near Eastern and JudaicLown School of Near Eastern and JudaicLown School of Near Eastern and JudaicLown School of Near Eastern and JudaicLown School of Near Eastern and JudaicStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesStudies

The Lown School, one of the mostcomprehensive centers for Judaic studiesoutside Israel, reflects Brandeis’s specialcommitment to scholarship that illuminatesissues of concern to the Jewish community,scholars in religion, and students of theancient and modern Near East. It houses theDepartment of Near Eastern and JudaicStudies, the Maurice and Marilyn CohenCenter for Modern Jewish Studies, TheSteinhardt Social Research Institute, TheTauber Institute for the Study of EuropeanJewry, The Jacob and Libby GoodmanInstitute for the Study of Zionism, theBernard G. and Rhoda G. Sarnat Center forthe Study of Anti-Jewishness, and theBenjamin S. Hornstein Program in JewishCommunal Service. The National Center forJewish Film and the American JewishHistorical Society are affiliated with theLown School.

Mandel Center for Students in JewishMandel Center for Students in JewishMandel Center for Students in JewishMandel Center for Students in JewishMandel Center for Students in JewishEducationEducationEducationEducationEducation

Founded in 2002 as the first academic centerof its kind, the Mandel Center for Studies inJewish Education is dedicated to transformingthe quality of Jewish teaching and learning bysupporting innovative research initiatives,pioneering new approaches to the educationof Jewish educators, piloting fresh approachesto professional development, and partneringwith Jewish educational institutions fromacross the community.

Broadly speaking, the Center’s projects areconstructed across two strands: projects andresearch focused on the educating of Jewisheducators; and the study and development ofpedagogies of Jewish studies.

Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Center forMaurice and Marilyn Cohen Center forMaurice and Marilyn Cohen Center forMaurice and Marilyn Cohen Center forMaurice and Marilyn Cohen Center forModern Jewish Studies (Lown School)Modern Jewish Studies (Lown School)Modern Jewish Studies (Lown School)Modern Jewish Studies (Lown School)Modern Jewish Studies (Lown School)

The Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Center forModern Jewish Studies at Brandeis Universityis a multidisciplinary research centerdedicated to the social scientific study ofcontemporary Jewry. The Center’s researchfocuses on all facets of modern Jewish life andreligious/ethnic identity. Studies areconducted of both individuals andinstitutions. Recent studies have examinedquestions relating to Jewish education,involvement of American Jews and Jews inIsrael, synagogue change, intermarriage,religious life on college campuses, and theJewish sector workforce. The Center worksclosely with two other research institutes:the Fisher-Bernstein Institute for JewishPhilanthropy and Leadership and the

Steinhardt Social Research Institute. Throughthese institutes, research is conducted onphilanthropy, fundraising, leadership, andbroad sociodemographic questions. TheCenter for Modern Jewish Studies wasestablished at Brandeis in 1980. In 1986, thename of the Center was changed to reflect agenerous endowment by Maurice and MarilynCohen. Researchers at the Center includescholars trained in psychology, sociology, andmanagement. The Center collaborates withfaculty and research scholars throughout theUniversity. Undergraduate and graduatestudents from several departments andschools work at the Center as interns,research assistants and associates. TheCenter’s research is disseminated to thescholarly community and general publicthrough conferences, journal articles,monographs, and books.

Rosenstiel Basic Medical SciencesRosenstiel Basic Medical SciencesRosenstiel Basic Medical SciencesRosenstiel Basic Medical SciencesRosenstiel Basic Medical SciencesResearch CenterResearch CenterResearch CenterResearch CenterResearch Center

The Rosenstiel Basic Medical SciencesResearch Center is one of the nation’s leadingcenters for research programs in the basicmedical sciences embracing work inbiochemistry, biology, biophysics, molecularbiology, immunology, and proteincrystallography. Staff members hold jointfaculty appointments with the Brandeis basicscience departments. The Center offershospitality to senior visiting scientists and toyounger researchers at the graduate studentand postdoctoral levels. It also sponsorssymposia and colloquia.

The Center is well provided withsophisticated scientific equipment andfacilities, and, through cooperativeinteractions with other departments, hasbroadened the scope of basic medical scienceresearch offerings at Brandeis. Grants fromsuch agencies as the National ScienceFoundation, National Institutes of Health,American Cancer Society, and MuscularDystrophy Association support researchprograms in the Rosenstiel Center. Basicmedical research is also conducted incollaboration with several industrial sectorbiotechnical organizations.

The Center also sponsors the annualpresentations of two prestigious scientificawards: The Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award forDistinguished Work in the Basic MedicalSciences and The Jacob Heskel Gabbay Awardin Biotechnology and Medicine.

Schneider Institute for Health PolicySchneider Institute for Health PolicySchneider Institute for Health PolicySchneider Institute for Health PolicySchneider Institute for Health Policy(The Heller School for Social Policy and(The Heller School for Social Policy and(The Heller School for Social Policy and(The Heller School for Social Policy and(The Heller School for Social Policy andManagement)Management)Management)Management)Management)

The Schneider Institute for Health Policy(SIHP) is a leading health-care policy andresearch institute whose consistent strengthis its capacity to analyze the causes of health-care challenges, formulate solutions,implement demonstration projects, andevaluate their impacts. These activities createa rich environment for graduate educationand prepare Heller students for leadershiproles both locally and internationally. SIHP isthe home to two federally sponsored researchtraining programs that provide three years offinancial support to educate qualified doctoralstudents interested in research careers.

SIHP research expands into several key areas:acute and chronic health care, behavioralhealth, and international health. In addition,SIHP has established six specific areas wheresubstantial expertise exists: financing,organizations, costs/value, quality, high-riskand costly populations, and technology.Within The Heller School, SIHP is the largestresearch institute, with more than 60 studiesin its current health services research andpolicy study portfolio.

The Center for Behavioral Health at SIHPfocuses on the intersection of health,behavior, and systems of care, believing thatthese systems can be better used to promotehealthier lifestyles to assist individuals withadopting behaviors that lead to better health.Systems of care include primary and specialtyhealth care, as well as criminal justice,education, and social services systems.Training and education remain at the core ofthe Center’s mission, as does disseminationof the results of its research and policystudies.

Steinhardt Social Research InstituteSteinhardt Social Research InstituteSteinhardt Social Research InstituteSteinhardt Social Research InstituteSteinhardt Social Research Institute

The Steinhardt Social Research Institute wasestablished to collect, analyze, anddisseminate unbiased data about the Jewishcommunity and about religion and ethnicityin the United States. The Institute iscollecting and analyzing existingsociodemographic data from private,communal, and government sources and willconduct local and national studies of thecharacter of American Jewry and Jewishorganizations. The Institute’s work is done bya multidisciplinary staff of faculty andscholars, including social psychologists,demographers, and statisticians.Undergraduate and graduate students workwith Institute faculty on a variety of researchprojects. The Steinhardt Social ResearchInstitute was established in 2005 through agenerous gift from Michael Steinhardt,chairman of the Jewish Life Network/

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Steinhardt Foundation. It works in closecollaboration with the Maurice and MarilynCohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies.

Tauber Institute for the Study ofTauber Institute for the Study ofTauber Institute for the Study ofTauber Institute for the Study ofTauber Institute for the Study ofEuropean JewryEuropean JewryEuropean JewryEuropean JewryEuropean Jewry

The Tauber Institute for the Study ofEuropean Jewry seeks to study the historyand culture of European Jewry in the modernperiod. It has a special interest in studyingthe causes, nature, and consequences of theEuropean Jewish catastrophe and seeks toexplore them within the context of modernEuropean diplomatic, intellectual, political,and social history. The Tauber Institute forthe Study of European Jewry is organized on amultidisciplinary basis with the participationof scholars in history, Judaic studies, politicalscience, sociology, comparative literature,and other disciplines. The Institute isprimarily engaged in research andpublication; its monograph series is publishedby Brandeis University Press. Its governmentincludes a distinguished Board of Overseers,which advises the director and works closelywith the University. Members of the Instituteinclude fellows, faculty advisors, associates,and graduate students.

The Women’s Studies Research CenterThe Women’s Studies Research CenterThe Women’s Studies Research CenterThe Women’s Studies Research CenterThe Women’s Studies Research Center

Established in 2001, the Brandeis UniversityWomen’s Studies Research Center (WSRC),located in the Epstein Building at the edge ofcampus, is an interdisciplinary think-and-action tank of scholars, students, faculty, andcommunity members.

Its three major components are the 70-personScholars Program, the Feminist Arts Program,and the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute, each ofwhich has its own library, staff and projects,which also function in combination. TheCenter provides independent researchers andartists with the opportunity to conductstudies, produce art, write books, andexperiment with ideas that concern genderand women’s lives. Programs includesemiweekly noon-hour lectures, four annualart exhibits, concerts, book launches, andmore. Undergraduate students participate inone-on-one, long-term paid research projectsin the Student-Scholar-Partnership Program.

The WSRC is an environmentally aware,handicapped accessible, child welcoming, andaesthetically beautiful 10,000-square-footspace used by many groups.

As an integral part of Brandeis University, theWSRC is committed to furthering its missionof academic excellence and commitment tosocial justice.

The WSRC is a member of the NationalCouncil of Research Centers on Women andis guided and supported by the NationalBoard for the Women’s Studies ResearchCenter at Brandeis University, theInternational Board of the Hadassah-BrandeisInstitute, and many friends and donors. Forfurther information please visitwww.brandeis.edu/centers/wsrc orwww.brandeis.edu/hbi.

Volen National Center for Complex SystemsVolen National Center for Complex SystemsVolen National Center for Complex SystemsVolen National Center for Complex SystemsVolen National Center for Complex Systems

The Volen National Center for ComplexSystems is a multidisciplinary centerdedicated to the study of nervous systemfunction, cognition, and biological andartificial intelligence. The Center iscomposed of faculty members who specializein a wide range of topics in neuroscienceincluding experimental psychology,computational neuroscience, cellular andmolecular neurobiology, and computerscience. The Center is an interdisciplinarygroup with the ability to perform scientificanalysis of the brain from the cellular andmolecular levels to the cognitive andcomputational. The Center aims to increaseknowledge within each of its individualcomponent disciplines, as well as to fosterinteractions among the components, givingrise to new scientific initiatives. Interestedstudents should concentrate in one of thesecomponent disciplines: biochemistry,biology, chemistry, computer science,neuroscience, physics, or psychology.

Major Academic Support FacilitiesMajor Academic Support FacilitiesMajor Academic Support FacilitiesMajor Academic Support FacilitiesMajor Academic Support Facilities

Library and Technology Services (LTS)Library and Technology Services (LTS)Library and Technology Services (LTS)Library and Technology Services (LTS)Library and Technology Services (LTS)

The University Libraries and InformationTechnology Services have joined in order tooffer comprehensive library and technologysupport to the Brandeis community. For up-to-the-minute information on our services,please visit our website: http://lts.brandeis.edu.

Library ServicesLibrary ServicesLibrary ServicesLibrary ServicesLibrary Services

Traditional information resource collectionscan be found in the Goldfarb Library, theFarber Library, and the Gerstenzang ScienceLibrary. We offer local collections of morethan one million print volumes, more than900,000 microforms, more than 500,000 U.S.government documents, and more than35,000 music and film resources. In additionto our physical resources, we have more than16,000 current serial and journalsubscriptions in digital format and offer awide variety of other digital resources. Checkour online catalog, LOUIS, for information onbooks, databases, journals and otherinformation resources. In addition to our

locally owned resources, members of theBrandeis community may take advantage ofour membership in the Boston LibraryConsortium, which enables access to thecollections of 18 academic and researchlibraries in New England. For information onConsortium activities, see http://www.blc.org.

The Brandeis Identification Card serves asyour library card. You must present this cardin order to check out library materials. Youmay manage your library account online, aswell as request interlibrary loan materials viaour online system. Articles will be deliveredin electronic format whenever possible.Document delivery service is also available.

Assigned reading, listening, or viewingmaterials may be accessed in one of twoways: “traditional” reserve materials (printmaterials, music CDs, films) can be found inthe library facilities for limited loan times.Electronic reserve materials (includingstreaming audio and video) are offeredthrough the WebCT course managementsoftware. WebCT is used by over 500 classesand is supported by the staff of LTS.

LTS staff offers instruction in research skillsthrough several programs customized forundergraduate, upper-level and graduatestudents. The Research Consultation Serviceis an in-depth research assistance serviceavailable to all students, faculty and staff.Professional reference librarian assistance isalso available online 24 hours a day, sevendays a week, 365 days a year via our BLC ASK24/7 service, as well as via email. LTS staffalso offers assistance with technology used inteaching and learning. Students, faculty, andstaff interested in creating multimediaprojects for their classes are invited to makeuse of the computers, equipment, andsoftware in the Instructional TechnologyResource Center. Staff can help with webpages, graphic design, image editing, videocreation and editing, audio recording andediting, streaming media, media compression,animation, and more.

Technology ServicesTechnology ServicesTechnology ServicesTechnology ServicesTechnology Services

Our networking services provide high-speedconnections, wired as well as wireless,throughout the entire campus and to theInternet. High-speed communication withother members of educational and researchcommunities is facilitated throughmembership in Internet2. We provide emailservices, host personal webpages, and offercentralized storage for staff, faculty, andstudent files.

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Brandeis students have access to publiccomputer labs with networked Dellcomputers, laser printers, flatbed scanners,CD-ROM burners, and other specializedperipherals. There are approximately 200computers in eight classrooms and clusterslocated in the Libraries, the Shapiro CampusCenter, and Shiffman. Most classrooms andclusters are open up to 15 hours per day, andsome are open 24 hours. Email kiosks areavailable across campus for quick access toemail.

All residential rooms have cable TV service.More than 70 channels are offered, including11 foreign language channels. LTS also offersTV services over the campus network,allowing students to watch selectedtelevision programming on any computerlinked to the campus network.

LTS provides telephone service via thecampus network as well. Each student isassigned a phone number, a personal voicemailbox, and a personal billing number toplace off-campus calls. The phone numberand voice mail remain active whether thestudent lives on or off campus whileattending Brandeis.

Desktop and laptop computing assistance isavailable for students, staff, and facultythrough the LTS Help Desks. Assistance isavailable by phone, walk-in, or byappointment. LTS staff can help you withcomputer hardware and software issues, andhelp your computer stay secure and virusfree.

LTS FacilitiesLTS FacilitiesLTS FacilitiesLTS FacilitiesLTS Facilities

All LTS facilities are fully wired for Internetaccess and offer network connections forlaptop use. Wireless networking is availablein all buildings and in many outsidelocations. Most of the electronic resourcessubscribed to are available via the campusnetwork. These resources may be accessedthrough the workstations provided as well asthrough any computer linked to the campusnetwork.

The Main Library comprises three connectedbuildings: the Bertha and Jacob GoldfarbLibrary, the Leonard L. Farber Library, andthe Rapaporte Treasure Hall. The Goldfarb/Farber Libraries house resources and servicessupporting the humanities, the socialsciences, Judaica, and creative arts. TheRapaporte Treasure Hall is the site of manyconcerts and lectures during the academicyear.

The main floor of the Goldfarb Library offersa variety of services. Students, faculty andstaff interested in creating multimediaprojects for their classes are invited to make,use of the computers, equipment, andsoftware in the Instructional TechnologyResource Center. Research assistance servicesare located here, as well as computer helpservices, borrowing services and traditionalreserves services.

The Judaica Library, located on themezzanine level of the Goldfarb Library,contains one of the country’s most importantcollections of reference materials and coretexts in major areas of Judaic studies, theancient Near East, and the modern MiddleEast. The Judaica book collection includesmore than 150,000 titles in Hebrew, Arabic,and Western European languages.

The Robert D. Farber University Archives islocated on the second level of the FarberLibrary. The Archives houses historicalrecords documenting the origin,development, and achievements of theUniversity and its faculty, staff, and alumni.The collection includes photographs,correspondence, rare film, and otherdocuments.

The Media and Technology ServicesDepartment is located on the third level ofthe Goldfarb Library. This departmentmaintains the University’s technology richclassrooms and provides loaner equipmentsuch as overhead projectors, computers, dataprojectors, TVs, and VCRs. Audio and videoproduction, editing, and conversion servicesare also available.

The Norman and Rosita Winston CreativeArts Center is located on the third and fourthlevels of the Farber Library. The Centerhouses over 15,000 music scores and morethan 35,000 sound recordings.

The Leo Gerstenzang Science Library, locatedin the Science Complex, houses resources andservices that support teaching and research inphysics, chemistry, the life sciences,mathematics, and computing science.

The Feldberg Communications Center, also apart of the Science complex, houses theComputer Repair Shop. The Repair Shop is anauthorized Dell Repair Center and AppleService Provider. It also services IBM,Compaq, and other name-brand computersand printers. Dells and Apples may receivewarranty service here. Products that are outof warranty are serviced for a labor fee plusthe cost of parts. The shop is on the lowerlevel of the Feldberg CommunicationsCenter.

Brandeis University PressBrandeis University PressBrandeis University PressBrandeis University PressBrandeis University Press

Brandeis University Press is a member of thepublishing consortium known as theUniversity Press of New England, whosemembers include Brandeis University,Dartmouth College, Northeastern University,Tufts University, the University of NewHampshire, and the University of Vermont.Brandeis University Press has publishedunder its imprint more than 100 titles in avariety of fields by distinguished scholars andwriters within and outside the Brandeiscommunity. The principal vehicles throughwhich Brandeis University Press publishesare the Tauber Institute for the Study ofEuropean Jewry Series; the Brandeis Series inAmerican Jewish History, Culture, and Life;and the Brandeis Series on Jewish Women.Brandeis University Press also publishes TheMenachem Stern Jerusalem Lecture seriessponsored by the Historical Society of Israel.In addition, Brandeis University Presspublishes titles outside the series listedabove. Recent and forthcoming booksinclude: Brandeis Modern Hebrew; Ethics atWork: Creating Virtue at an AmericanCorporation; A Holocaust Controversy;American Dreams and Nazi Nightmares;Jewish Roots in Southern Soil; and The SongsThat Fought the War: Popular Music and theHome Front, 1939-1945.

The Carl and Ruth ShapiroThe Carl and Ruth ShapiroThe Carl and Ruth ShapiroThe Carl and Ruth ShapiroThe Carl and Ruth ShapiroAdmissions CenterAdmissions CenterAdmissions CenterAdmissions CenterAdmissions Center

In the modernist tradition of theInternational Style of architecture, the Carland Ruth Shapiro Admissions Centerprovides a dedicated facility for welcomingand serving prospective students and theirfamilies. Located close to the campusentrance, the building includes offices forstudent interviews, a media presentationroom, and computerized workstations forprocessing applications and relateddocumentation.

Fine and Performing Arts FacilitiesFine and Performing Arts FacilitiesFine and Performing Arts FacilitiesFine and Performing Arts FacilitiesFine and Performing Arts Facilities

The Rose Art MuseumThe Rose Art MuseumThe Rose Art MuseumThe Rose Art MuseumThe Rose Art Museum

The Rose Art Museum serves as NewEngland’s museum of modern andcontemporary art. The Rose is a cultural andeducational component of Brandeis that seeksto engage its communities in experiencingthe significant art, artists, and ideas of ourtime. In the 2001-02 academic year, The Rosecelebrated its 40th anniversary with theopening of the Lois Foster Wing. The newwing doubles the gallery space of The Roseand permits continuous displays of BrandeisUniversity’s excellent collection of modernand contemporary art, which includes

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important works by William Kentridge,Willem de Kooning, Robert Rauschenberg,Cindy Sherman, Richard Serra, and AndyWarhol. Throughout the year, The Rose alsohosts a series of dynamic contemporary artexhibitions. In the 2006-07 academic year,The Rose will present Balance and Power:Performance and Surveillance in Video Artand Clare Rojas (September 21–December 17);Paper Trail Project with artist MargaretEvangeline, an exhibition of works from theBrandeis permanent collection, and ClareRojas (January 24–April 1); John Armleder,Paper Trail Project with a visiting artist, andMinimal and Beyond (April 18–July 29).

Slosberg Music CenterSlosberg Music CenterSlosberg Music CenterSlosberg Music CenterSlosberg Music Center

Located near the approach to the campus, theBessie Slosberg Music Center includesclassrooms, practice rooms, and officefacilities for the music department. Thecenter houses the Brandeis Electro-AcousticMusic Studio (BEAMS) and a 225-seat recitalhall with carefully designed acoustics. Thefoyer to the recital hall is used as exhibitionspace for works of student and visiting artists,as well as for pieces from the University’spermanent collection. The Slosberg RecitalHall is home to the critically acclaimedLydian String Quartet concert series, aprofessional concert series, and a myriad ofstudent performances, from solo recitals tolarge ensemble concerts. It also houses theUniversity’s baroque-style organ.

Spingold Theater CenterSpingold Theater CenterSpingold Theater CenterSpingold Theater CenterSpingold Theater Center

The Spingold Theater Center houses theBrandeis Theater Company’s performance andproduction facilities and the Department ofTheater Arts’ classrooms and studio spaces.There are three theaters in the complex, the750-seat Mainstage, used for largerperformances and all-University events; theLaurie Theater, a 175-seat, three-quarterthrust theater; and the intimate, 108-seatMerrick Theater, used for smallerproductions and class projects. All productionfacilities, including rehearsal rooms, dancestudios, shops for scenery and costumeconstruction, scenic painting, sound, andlighting areas, design studios, dressing rooms,and storage spaces, are contained within thecomplex. The Brandeis Theater Company, theperforming ensemble comprised of thestudents, guest artists, faculty, and staff ofthe theater arts department, mounts five tosix productions annually. These productions,which are open to all Brandeis Universitystudents, are noted for their high productionvalues, challenging programming, andemphasis on the ideals of diversity and socialjustice. The Dreitzer Gallery, located off themain lobby, features work from ourcolleagues in the fine arts department.

Residence HallsResidence HallsResidence HallsResidence HallsResidence Halls

There are ten campus residence areas. First-year students are assigned to double rooms orlofted triple rooms on corridors with sharedbathrooms—in either Massell Quadrangle orNorth Quadrangle (Leon Court). TheUniversity cannot honor requests for aspecific roommate or for a roommate with aparticular religious or cultural background.Upperclass students choose accommodationsat room selection held each spring. Studentsare guaranteed four consecutive semesters ofon-campus housing, unless they are part ofthe entering midyear class. Members of themidyear classes are guaranteed threeconsecutive semesters of on-campus housing.In recent years, upperclass students nothoused through the lottery, who remainedpatient and flexible, found off-campushousing, or were accommodated on campusthrough a waiting-list process. Enteringtransfer students are admitted with theunderstanding that they may not be eligiblefor campus housing.

Charles River ApartmentsCharles River ApartmentsCharles River ApartmentsCharles River ApartmentsCharles River Apartments

This apartment complex houses upperclassstudents and graduate students. Eachapartment is equipped with a full kitchen,common areas, bath, and a varying number ofsingle bedrooms. Included in the facility isthe Gornstein Commons Room, wherecommunity events are held. This areaincludes the Max and Ann Coffman Building,the Ollie A. Cohen Building, the Morton MayBuilding, the George I. Lewis Building and567 South Street.

East QuadrangleEast QuadrangleEast QuadrangleEast QuadrangleEast Quadrangle

East Quadrangle houses undergraduatestudents in double- and single-student rooms,several offering views of the Boston skyline.Located in the Swig Student Centerconnected to East Quadrangle is theIntercultural Center with study space andcomputer connection to the main library. TheEast Quadrangle residence halls include theHenry and Marion Hassenfeld House, theLawrence J. and Anne Rubenstein Hall, theFred P. and Gerta Pomerantz Hall, the Hymanand Mary Krivoff House, and Shapiro BrothersHall.

Foster Student Living CenterFoster Student Living CenterFoster Student Living CenterFoster Student Living CenterFoster Student Living Center

This complex of undergraduate studenthousing features apartments built around acourtyard-duplex format. Each apartment canaccommodate four to six students and iscomplete with living room, dining room,kitchen, bedroom-study areas, baths, andprivate entrances. The Foster Center is madeup of four clusters of nine units apiece,including the Frank and Matilda Casty

Residences, the Ben Tobin Residence Hall,and the Norman and Adele Morris ResidenceHall. These units provide a total of 35individual apartments and livingaccommodations for 182 students.

Massell QuadrangleMassell QuadrangleMassell QuadrangleMassell QuadrangleMassell Quadrangle

Massell Quadrangle consists of fourbuildings, overlooking a central quadrangle,with walks encircling the Anne J. KaneReflecting Pool and the Albert YakusMeditation Area. Each unit has fullyequipped student rooms and common-arealounges for studying and communityprograms. Massell includes the Mr. And Mrs.Morris Shapiro Hall, the Helen L. Deroy Hall,the Anna Renfield Hall, the Edyth and IrvingUsen Hall, and the George and BeatriceSherman Student Center.

North Quadrangle (Leon Court)North Quadrangle (Leon Court)North Quadrangle (Leon Court)North Quadrangle (Leon Court)North Quadrangle (Leon Court)

The Adolf and Felicia Leon Court, alsoknown as North Quadrangle, contains fourresidence halls, in addition to the Miltonand Hattie Kutz Hall, which housesadministrative offices. Each residence unitcontains fully equipped student rooms andcommon-area lounges. Residence halls in thisquadrangle include the Ethel and A.W. LinkScheffres, the Maurice and Dorothy Gordon,the Robert P. and Fannie Cable, and the Mr.and Mrs. Frank H. Reitman halls.

Ridgewood QuadrangleRidgewood QuadrangleRidgewood QuadrangleRidgewood QuadrangleRidgewood Quadrangle

Ridgewood Quadrangle houses 106 studentsin small townhouse-style units withkitchens. The Quadrangle is comprised of theLouis Emerman; Charles, Leonard, and IrwinFruchtman; David, Dan, and Sadie Danciger;Sidney J. Allen; and Arthur and Sadie RosenResidence Halls.

Rosenthal Residence HallsRosenthal Residence HallsRosenthal Residence HallsRosenthal Residence HallsRosenthal Residence Halls

Adjacent to the Massell Quadrangle are threeresidence halls consisting of suites,accommodating a total of 181 students,which comprise the Anne and DavidRosenthal Student Residence Halls. Thesebuildings house upperclass students in eight-person suites with living rooms and privatebathrooms.

Usen Castle and Schwartz Residence HallUsen Castle and Schwartz Residence HallUsen Castle and Schwartz Residence HallUsen Castle and Schwartz Residence HallUsen Castle and Schwartz Residence Hall

An imposing structure designed aftermedieval architecture and completed adecade before Brandeis was founded, theIrving and Edyth Usen Castle has beenremodeled into single and double rooms andsuites. Its ground floor houses the student-operated coffee house, Cholmondeley’s. On

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Student FacilitiesStudent FacilitiesStudent FacilitiesStudent FacilitiesStudent Facilities

The Three ChapelsThe Three ChapelsThe Three ChapelsThe Three ChapelsThe Three Chapels

The University’s three chapels—the Leah andMendel Berlin Chapel (Jewish), theBethlehem Chapel (Catholic), and the C.Allen Harlan Chapel (Protestant)—serve theBrandeis community through services thattake place here under the aegis of the HillelFoundation, the Bethlehem ChapelCommunity, and the Harlan ChapelChristian Community. Traditional andinnovative services are held regularly.

Hassenfeld Conference CenterHassenfeld Conference CenterHassenfeld Conference CenterHassenfeld Conference CenterHassenfeld Conference Center

The Rita Dee and Harold HassenfeldUniversity Conference Center contains abanquet/lecture room seating 350 to 450 andsix rooms for meetings and conferences.

Sherman Student CenterSherman Student CenterSherman Student CenterSherman Student CenterSherman Student Center

The ground-floor dining hall of the Georgeand Beatrice Sherman Student Center servesover 1,000 students daily and includes theUniversity’s kosher food preparation anddining facilities. The upper level includes TheStein, the campus restaurant, and theFeldberg Lounge.

Benjamin H. and Mae Swig Student CenterBenjamin H. and Mae Swig Student CenterBenjamin H. and Mae Swig Student CenterBenjamin H. and Mae Swig Student CenterBenjamin H. and Mae Swig Student Center

The Swig Student Center is the home ofBrandeis’s vibrant Intercultural Center, withmeeting rooms, offices for clubs andorganizations, and a lounge shared with theresidents of nearby East Quadrangle.

Usdan Student CenterUsdan Student CenterUsdan Student CenterUsdan Student CenterUsdan Student Center

The Nathaniel H. and Suzanne UsdanStudent Center complex incorporates studentsocial, cultural, and recreational facilities, aswell as student and some administrativeservices. It is located close to teaching andresidence facilities and houses an assemblyand banquet hall seating 1,000 people, postoffice, mailroom, campus cafeteria, lounges,and conference rooms for formal and informalstudent uses.

The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Campus CenterThe Carl and Ruth Shapiro Campus CenterThe Carl and Ruth Shapiro Campus CenterThe Carl and Ruth Shapiro Campus CenterThe Carl and Ruth Shapiro Campus Center

The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Campus Center,which opened in fall 2002, is the center ofcampus for the University community—students, faculty, administration, alumni, andguests. Located adjacent to the HassenfeldConference Center and Massell Quad, theCenter includes many group and individualstudy spaces, a state-of-the-art, 249-seattheater designated specifically for

undergraduate theater production, atechnology library, a cafe, a television lounge,and the University Bookstore. This Centercombines with the Usdan Student Center andthe Intercultural Center in the Swig StudentCenter to represent a well-considered plan forcommunity life at Brandeis.

The Division of Student Life maintains abroad program of cultural, social, andeducational events. The Center also housesstudent clubs and organizations, social areas,Student Events (the major programmingboard), WBRS-FM (the radio station), theJustice (campus newspaper), the WalthamGroup (community services organization),BTV (Brandeis Television), Student Unionoffices, and much more.

Athletic FacilitiesAthletic FacilitiesAthletic FacilitiesAthletic FacilitiesAthletic Facilities

Opened in January of 1992, the GosmanSports and Convocation Center is one of thelargest multipurpose, indoor athletic facilitiesof its kind in New England. It is part of theJoseph F. and Clara Ford Athletic andRecreation Complex, which also includes therenovated Abraham Shapiro Athletic Centerand the Joseph M. Linsey Sports Center.

The 70,000 square-foot Gosman Centerhouses the Red Auerbach Arena, seatingapproximately 2,500 for basketball andvolleyball, as well as a 200-meter state-of-the-art running track, seven squash courts, threemultipurpose rooms, two weight rooms, atrophy room, concession area, anddepartment offices.

The Shapiro Center features threeintramural/recreation courts as well as lockerrooms, saunas, equipment, and trainingrooms to serve the entire Ford Complex.

This combination of athletic facilities servesvarsity, intramural, and recreational needs ofthe Brandeis community, as well as providingspace for concerts, Commencement,convocations, cultural events, and majorconferences.

The Linsey Sports Center, which is attachedto the Shapiro Center, houses a 25-yard, six-lane swimming pool with one- and three-meter diving boards, as well as twomultipurpose rooms, racquetball courts, andlocker rooms with steam and sauna. Outdoorathletic facilities include the Celia andSamuel Gordon Field and running track, theAbraham Marcus Playing Field, and theGoldie and Maurice H. Rieger Tennis Courts.

the second level of the Usen Castle is theUsen Commons, a circular, conservatory-style lounge, used for dances and socialfunctions. Greater Boston spreads out in apanoramic view from the windows of theUsen Commons. Connected to the UsenCastle, Schwartz Residence Hall is comprisedprimarily of single rooms. The Castle hasbeen listed in the National Register ofHistoric Places.

The Village QuadrangleThe Village QuadrangleThe Village QuadrangleThe Village QuadrangleThe Village Quadrangle

A state-of-the-art facility, the University’snewest residence hall houses 220undergraduate students. With communitykitchens, spiral staircases and quaint livingrooms nestled in the corners of the building,the Village boasts the best of both worlds—independent living in a communityatmosphere. The Village includes amultipurpose room, a workout room, and alecture room used for classes or study groups.

Ziv QuadrangleZiv QuadrangleZiv QuadrangleZiv QuadrangleZiv Quadrangle

The Sy and Gladys Ziv Residence Quadrangleincludes William Mazer Hall among the fourresidence halls and a common building. Thefour halls accommodate 330 undergraduatestudents in 55 suites. Each suite has sixsingle bedrooms, a living room, and twobathrooms.

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Division of Students and EnrollmentDivision of Students and EnrollmentDivision of Students and EnrollmentDivision of Students and EnrollmentDivision of Students and Enrollment

The Office of the Senior Vice President forStudents and Enrollment serves the needs andinterests of students and has broadresponsibility for the services and activitiesthat enhance the quality of student lifeoutside the classroom. Among its areas ofconcern are undergraduate admissions,financial aid and student employment,academic advising and orientation, registrar,institutional research, student accounts, andstudent services, including residence life,career services, student activities,intercultural programs, counseling, healthservices, religious life, and athletics. Thesenior vice president serves as an advocate forstudents, strives to ensure the quality of theiroverall cocurricular experience at theUniversity, and promotes opportunities forstudents to engage in leadership activities andto experience personal, social, and emotionalgrowth and development.

Academic ServicesAcademic ServicesAcademic ServicesAcademic ServicesAcademic Services

Office of Undergraduate Academic AffairsOffice of Undergraduate Academic AffairsOffice of Undergraduate Academic AffairsOffice of Undergraduate Academic AffairsOffice of Undergraduate Academic Affairs

The staff in the Office of UndergraduateAcademic Affairs assist individual students inplanning their undergraduate careers atBrandeis and in addressing their problems andconcerns through the Committee onAcademic Standing. Guidance is available inprogram planning and the selection of a majorfield of study. The office monitors theprogress being made by all undergraduatestoward completion of degree requirements. Itcoordinates academic accommodations forstudents with disabilities, cross registration,premedical/prehealth advising, and studyabroad.

The office provides advising for Brandeisundergraduate students who seek to enrichtheir education through a period of studyabroad. It also maintains a resource library ofmaterials on available programs. The officeprovides information and assistance inobtaining international study grants availablethrough Fulbright, Rhodes, Marshall, andother scholarship and fellowship programs,including the Sachar InternationalScholarships for Brandeis students.

Academic AdvisingAcademic AdvisingAcademic AdvisingAcademic AdvisingAcademic Advising

Each first-year student is assigned a memberof the faculty or staff to serve as a formalacademic advisor during the first year. Upondeclaring a major, students receive facultyadvisors in their own disciplines. Eachdepartment designates an advising chair toserve the needs of all students interested inlearning more about academic opportunitieswithin the department.

Office of Student Enrichment ServicesOffice of Student Enrichment ServicesOffice of Student Enrichment ServicesOffice of Student Enrichment ServicesOffice of Student Enrichment Services

Programs within Student EnrichmentServices provide learning assistance andacademic support. All services are designed tofoster academic success and achievement.

Brandeis University Group Study (BUGS):Brandeis University Group Study (BUGS):Brandeis University Group Study (BUGS):Brandeis University Group Study (BUGS):Brandeis University Group Study (BUGS):Evening drop-in tutorial assistance is offeredfor more than 30 courses in the University,including the 10-, 20-, and 30-levels forlanguages, introductory courses for computerscience, economics, and several introductoryscience courses.

Academic Enrichment:Academic Enrichment:Academic Enrichment:Academic Enrichment:Academic Enrichment: Workshops andindividual appointments are offered on suchlearning strategies as time management,reading college texts, note-taking skills, andexam strategies. Workshops are generallyoffered at the beginning of the fall and springsemesters, and individual appointments areoffered throughout the academic year.

Student Support Services Program (SSSP):Student Support Services Program (SSSP):Student Support Services Program (SSSP):Student Support Services Program (SSSP):Student Support Services Program (SSSP): TheSSSP provides intensive academic advising,tutoring, mentoring, and career and graduateschool counseling to students who are thefirst in their families to attend college.Students must meet certain federal eligibilitycriteria to enroll in this federally fundedTRIO program.

Posse Program:Posse Program:Posse Program:Posse Program:Posse Program: Posse is a four-year leadershipscholarship awarded to talented high schoolseniors from New York City. Scholars areselected in the fall of their senior year in highschool and work together to promoteteamwork, communication, and awareness ofa diverse range of current issues on campus.

Transitional Year Program:Transitional Year Program:Transitional Year Program:Transitional Year Program:Transitional Year Program: The TransitionalYear Program at Brandeis enrolls 20promising students in a year-long academicprogram. Because these students have not hadaccess to well-resourced high schools, theTYP gives them the opportunity to take bothundergraduate courses and exclusive classes.These students become part of the Brandeiscommunity upon joining the program andmany stay at the University beyond thetransitional year.

Writing Center:Writing Center:Writing Center:Writing Center:Writing Center: Consultants at the WritingCenter assist students with their writingskills. Consultants work with students onareas such as focusing ideas, defining topics,preparing well-organized outlines, revisingrough drafts, and improving stylisticelements. The Writing Center is located inthe Goldfarb Library. Services are available ona drop-in basis. Students may also sign up fora session online at www.brandeis.edu/departments/english/writingcenter/reg.

Information and Services for Students withInformation and Services for Students withInformation and Services for Students withInformation and Services for Students withInformation and Services for Students withDisabilitiesDisabilitiesDisabilitiesDisabilitiesDisabilities

Brandeis University is committed to creatinga diverse community that includes studentswith documented disabilities who mayrequire reasonable accommodations in orderto fully participate in the college experienceand to develop their maximum academicpotential. Since admission to the Universityis based on the academic qualifications of theapplicant, admissions procedures remain thesame for all applicants, regardless ofdisability. Once accepted, a student seekingreasonable accommodations must providedocumentation of a learning or physicaldisability in order to receive appropriateservices at Brandeis. Documentation of thedisability should be submitted to theUniversity Health Center or to thePsychological Counseling Center for reviewand evaluation. Following certification of adisability, the student should confer with thecoordinator of disabilities services andsupport in the Office of UndergraduateAcademic Affairs, or with the disabilitycoordinator in each of the graduate schools,regarding academic accommodations. Thestudent should confer with the Office ofResidence Life for housing accommodations.Reasonable accommodations are determinedon a case-by-case basis in consultation withthe coordinator, the student, and, ifappropriate, with the faculty. Services such ashousing assistance, extra time on exams,note-takers, adaptive technology, and specialparking arrangements are some of thepossible accommodations that might beutilized.

International Students and Scholars OfficeInternational Students and Scholars OfficeInternational Students and Scholars OfficeInternational Students and Scholars OfficeInternational Students and Scholars Office

The International Students and ScholarsOffice (ISSO), located in Kutz Hall, servesinternational graduate and undergraduatestudents as well as scholars (e.g., faculty,short-term lecturers, and researchers) whoenter the United States on nonimmigrantvisas. The staff members of the ISSO provideall necessary immigration documents andadvise international students and scholars onmatters concerning their legal status in theUnited States, including extensions of stay,employment, transfers to and from Brandeis,and leaves of absence. Advisors are availabledaily through drop-in visits or byappointment to counsel students and scholarson personal, academic, and immigration-related matters throughout the year,including the summer months.

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The ISSO sponsors a range of programs,including workshops on employment andimmigration issues, coordinates host/studentmatching programs, annual trips, and otherevents of international interest. The ISSOpublishes a newsletter and maintains awebsite for the international community.The ISSO supports activities that allowstudents and scholars to share their cultureswith the entire Brandeis community.

English as a Second Language ProgramEnglish as a Second Language ProgramEnglish as a Second Language ProgramEnglish as a Second Language ProgramEnglish as a Second Language Program

Classes and tutorials are offered in writtenand spoken English to students for whomEnglish is not their first language. These ESLservices support students in their efforts tomeet the English proficiency standardsnecessary for their success as students andteaching assistants. Certain students arerequired to have their oral and writtenEnglish skills evaluated during Orientation,before the beginning of classes. Thesestudents are notified in advance. On the basisof the evaluation process, a student may beadvised to enroll in the English as a SecondLanguage Program.

International graduate students who are notexempted because of previous study in theUnited States or in other countries where themedium of instruction was English will begiven an oral proficiency interview on whichthey must rank at least “advanced low.”Graduate students who do not achieve thisrank will be advised to take ESL 200a, Englishfor Academic Purposes, an oral skills course,and/or have individual tutorials. Studentswho rank “advanced low” or higher may stilltake ESL 200a and/or have individualtutorials.

The English as a Second Language Programprovides individual tutorial instruction toundergraduate students and individual and/orclass instruction to graduate studentsthroughout the academic year. Students donot earn course credit towards their degreesfor this instruction.

Program in Library Research StrategiesProgram in Library Research StrategiesProgram in Library Research StrategiesProgram in Library Research StrategiesProgram in Library Research Strategies

As the information environment becomesmore complex, instruction in the effectiveuse of information resources becomes anincreasingly integral part of education atBrandeis. Reference librarians provideclassroom sessions for students at variouslevels.

The First-Year Library Instruction Program ispart of the University Seminar curriculum.Each first-year student participates in aformal session conducted by a librarian inbasic library research skills and strategies.Students learn methods for analyzing andapproaching research questions and gainsome experience in using basic resources,such as the online catalog and generalperiodical indexes.

The Library Intensive Program serves theneeds of students in more advanced courses.Selected upper-level and graduate coursesincorporate library sessions gearedspecifically to the course or program content.These courses offer instruction in the use ofmore specialized resources, such as scientificdatabases, full-text electronic databases,specialized abstract and indexing services,archival resources, and Internet resources.Students are thus equipped to find andevaluate information from a wide variety ofsources. A list of participating coursesappears in the courses of instruction.

Office of the University RegistrarOffice of the University RegistrarOffice of the University RegistrarOffice of the University RegistrarOffice of the University Registrar

The Office of the University Registrar,located in Kutz Hall, is the official repositoryof academic records. As such, it issues officialtranscripts of students’ records upon writtenrequest, performs other certificationfunctions of service to students, and auditsthe progress of students toward degreecompletion. The office conducts activities inwhich all students participate: registrationand course enrollment at the beginning ofeach term, and pre-enrollment in advance ofeach term. Staff members in the office areuseful sources of information concerningregistration, course enrollment regulations,summer school and transfer of credit policies,and final examination procedures.

Student LifeStudent LifeStudent LifeStudent LifeStudent Life

The dean of student life and associate vicepresident for student affairs is responsible tothe senior vice president for coordinating theservices of the following departments:

Division of Student LifeDivision of Student LifeDivision of Student LifeDivision of Student LifeDivision of Student Life

With offices located in the Shapiro CampusCenter and in the Usdan Student Center, theDivision of Student Life is responsible forcampus programming; advising, supporting,and coordinating student groups andactivities; residential programs and services;the smooth operation of the Shapiro CampusCenter, Usdan Student Center, andIntercultural Center; a vibrant communityservice effort; and other campus programssuch as Orientation and Family Weekend.The division offices include student

development and conduct, residence life,student activities, community service, theIntercultural Center, Orientation and First-Year Programs, Athletics, the Chaplaincy,Health Services, the Counseling Center, andthe dean of student life. The division staff, inconjunction with students and faculty,provides integrated learning opportunitiesthrough a variety of social, cultural, andintellectual events during the academic year.

Residence LifeResidence LifeResidence LifeResidence LifeResidence Life

More than 85 percent of undergraduatestudents live in residence halls. As with allindoor space at the University, residencehalls are smoke-free. First-year students areassigned to double rooms or lofted tripledrooms on corridors with shared bathrooms.The University cannot promise to assignentering students to specific roommates norcan the University honor requests forassignment with another student with aparticular religious or cultural background.Returning students choose accommodationsthrough a housing selection process held eachspring.

With the exception of the entering midyearclass, incoming students are guaranteed four(4) consecutive semesters of on-campusliving. For the purposes of room selection, themidyear class is considered a part of the risingsophomore class and is guaranteed three (3)consecutive semesters of on-campus living. Inrecent years, upperclass students not housedthrough the lottery found off-campus housingor were eventually accommodated on campusthrough a waiting list process. TheDepartment of Residence Life maintainslandlord information and resources forstudents needing off-campus housing.Entering transfer students are admitted withthe understanding that they may not beeligible for campus housing.

The Department of Residence Life isresponsible for the effective administrativeoperation, as well as advising andprogramming activities, within all residencehalls. Residence halls are grouped into tenliving areas ranging in size from 200 to 500students. Each area is under the supervisionof a professional, full-time quadrangledirector. In addition, student resident staff,known as community advisors, live in theresidence halls and assist with thedevelopment of student-directedcommunities, as well as administrative tasks.Staff members are available to provideassistance to students on academic, personal,and social matters.

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Brandeis University offers a limited numberof housing units available for graduatestudents. The apartment units offered includetwo-, three-, and five-bedroom apartments.These units are designed to allow use asseparate bedrooms with a shared kitchen andbath. Some of the larger units also have livingrooms. All of the apartments come furnished.

Housing applications are sent to eligiblegraduate students by May 1 and must bereturned to the Department of Residence Lifeby June 15.

In addition, the Department of Residence Lifemaintains a listing of available housing in theoff-campus area. For additional information,please visit the Department of Residence Lifeoffice in the Usdan Student Center, call 781-736-5060, or consult the website atwww.brandeis.edu/studentlife.

Intercultural CenterIntercultural CenterIntercultural CenterIntercultural CenterIntercultural Center

The Intercultural Center (ICC), located in theSwig Student Center, fosters an atmospherefor learning about the histories and culturesof people of color; provides a healthyframework and meeting space for discoveryand strengthening of cultural commonalities;enables the University to address issues ofrace; and provides a structure for the Brandeiscommunity to interact from an interculturalperspective. With a student programmingboard and a faculty/staff/alumni/communityadvisory board, the ICC sponsors cultural,social, and intellectual programs open to allmembers of the Brandeis community. Someacademic classes meet in the center.

The Department of Orientation and First-The Department of Orientation and First-The Department of Orientation and First-The Department of Orientation and First-The Department of Orientation and First-Year ProgramsYear ProgramsYear ProgramsYear ProgramsYear Programs

The department develops, advises, managesand evaluates all elements of acomprehensive new student orientationprogram for the fall arrivals and the midyearstudents. The orientation program isdesigned, coordinated, and implemented byan orientation core committee of studentleaders who are chosen through a selectiveprocess in the fall. They participate inleadership training and work during the year,as well as throughout the summer, to create aweek-long series of educational and socialprograms that help new students with theirtransition into Brandeis. The orientation corecommittee also selects over 100 orientationleaders, who come back two weeks early foran orientation leader training program, tohelp implement the orientation programitself.

The First-Year Programs that extend fromOrientation are a year-long series of programsthat complement and extend the educationalmission of the University and focus on first-year student development, transferconnections, and commuter involvement inthe Brandeis community. First-Year programsprovide opportunities for and encourageincreased contact between first-year students,their advisors, faculty, staff, and thecommunity as a whole. The programsspecifically address the core values developedwithin the Division of Student Life and focuson developing the whole student. Theseprograms prepare new students for thechallenges of an intellectual and academicallyrigorous environment, as well as preparethem for living and learning in a pluralisticand diverse community.

The fall of 2006 continues the newestdepartment initiative, First-Year Experience:Spirit, Mind, and Body, a course taught underthe PE umbrella and offered to first-yearstudents. This course is offered as twosections for 15 students each semester andfulfills one of their two PE requirements. Itprovides new students with the backgroundand skills needed to become effective andengaged citizens in a variety of fields anddisciplines; create positive relationships withstudents, faculty and staff; and exercise theirspirit, mind and body. New students will beeducated and empowered to transfer the skillslearned in the classroom to the real world, topersonal interactions, and will help thembecome contributing citizens of the Brandeiscommunity and beyond throughout theirlives.

Religious Life on CampusReligious Life on CampusReligious Life on CampusReligious Life on CampusReligious Life on Campus

Religious activities and related programs arecentered in the three chapels and areconducted by the student religiousorganizations: Berlin Chapel/Hillel atBrandeis University, the Bethlehem ChapelCommunity, and the Harlan ChapelChristian Community. Interfaith dialogue isan integral part of the programs of the threechapels.

Hillel, the foundation of the Jewish studentcommunity on campus, is a multifaceted andpluralistic undertaking that embraces andwelcomes Jews of all persuasions andinterests. Hillel actively seeks to engageJewish students on their own terms: toprovide them with opportunities to expressthemselves “Jewishly” that are meaningfuland appealing to them. Students areempowered to take responsibility for theirJewish identity, whether they wish toparticipate in a community service project,express themselves artistically, participate in

a social event, engage in informal Jewishlearning, or attend religious services. Anystudent may participate in Hillel—nomembership is required. Hillel is committedto a pluralistic vision of Judaism thatembraces all movements.

The Bethlehem Chapel Community servesthe total Catholic community at Brandeis:students, faculty, and staff. There are Sundayand daily Masses, hours for private and groupconsultation, seminars, study groups, holyday and feast day programs, and other events.

The Harlan Chapel Christian Communityserves the Protestant community at Brandeisand presents a variety of services andprograms including religious services, poetryreadings, films, and speakers. The ChristianFellowship and the Brandeis UniversityGospel Choir are under the sponsorship ofHarlan Chapel Christian Community.

Brandeis has an active Muslim StudentsAssociation that works to meet the social andreligious needs of our Muslim community oncampus. With the leadership of a professionaladvisor, Friday Jumma Prayers, IslamAwareness Weeks, and other activities areplanned to accommodate our Muslimcommunity, while educating other membersof the Brandeis community regarding Islamand Muslims. Today, there is a dedicatedprayer room for the Muslim communitywhich is also home to the Muslim StudentAssociation.

The campus chaplains and the Muslim clericserve as advisors to these groups and areavailable to all persons within the Universitycommunity for personal and religiouscounseling and informal exchange.

Hiatt Career CenterHiatt Career CenterHiatt Career CenterHiatt Career CenterHiatt Career Center

Centrally located in Usdan Student Center,the Hiatt Career Center serves as a linkbetween current undergraduate and graduatestudents and Brandeis alumni from thebusiness and professional world. The HiattCenter staff assists students in assessing theirinterests and skills and exploring how thesecomponents will translate into a meaningfulcareer path. Students are provided withindividual counseling to identify specificcareer goals within the wide range of careeroptions available for liberal arts graduates. Afull career-resource center includes a wealthof current career information.

Brandeis students learn about careers in avariety of ways. An alumni speaker series andalumni network events are offeredthroughout the academic year featuringrecent Brandeis graduates from manydifferent career fields. Students are alsoencouraged to participate in two experientialprograms: the Shadow and Internshipprograms.

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The Shadow Program allows undergraduatesto spend a day with a Brandeis alumna/us inthe workplace. Beginning as early as the firstyear of their undergraduate career, studentsare matched with a Brandeis graduate whohas volunteered to provide a glimpse into hisor her field or work. The Internship Programoffers students more than 22,000 nationwideopportunities throughout the academic yearand summer months. These internshipsprovide important experience,complementing liberal arts coursework, andsome may be eligible for credit.

Brandeis alumni are involved in many of theHiatt Center’s programs. The Brandeis CareerAlumni Network includes more than 3,000graduates who volunteer to provide adviceand share professional contacts in their fieldof expertise.

A range of programs is offered to supportstudents in the job search. The Hiatt Centerutilizes an online recruiting system toprovide students with easy access toemployers who are interested in hiringBrandeis students. Interviews withprospective employers are arranged throughthis system. The Hiatt Center hosts employerand graduate/professional school visits tocampus throughout the academic year.Students are individually coached on resumewriting, the job search, and interview skills.

All students are encouraged to make use ofthe resources in the Hiatt Career Center asearly as possible in their Brandeis careers.

AthleticsAthleticsAthleticsAthleticsAthletics

Recognizing the importance of physicalactivity in a sound educational program,Brandeis University offers a wide variety ofcompetitive and recreational opportunities.The intercollegiate athletic program providesa challenging and enjoyable growthexperience for Brandeis student-athletes, aswell as providing a focus for campus spiritand pride. All full-time students mayparticipate in annual varsity team tryoutsafter completing the required physicalexamination.

The University fields varsity teams for menin baseball, basketball, cross country, fencing,golf, indoor and outdoor track, sailing, soccer,swimming and diving, and tennis. Womencompete in varsity basketball, cross country,fencing, indoor and outdoor track, sailing,soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis,and volleyball. The varsity squads competeagainst teams representing colleges anduniversities that regard athletics in the samespirit as Brandeis University. In addition,students have organized club teams in sportssuch as ice hockey and lacrosse. Brandeis is a

member of the NCAA (Division III), EasternCollege Athletic Conference, and theUniversity Athletic Association, whichprovides national competition among itseight-member private research universities.The University has fielded conference andnational championship teams as well as manynational caliber individual competitors.

Believing in the value of athletic participationfor conditioning and relaxation, theUniversity maintains a full array ofintramural and recreation programs. Theintramural program has included basketball,flag football, soccer, softball, squash, tennis,and volleyball. Recently, non-traditionalsports such as dodge ball and whiffle ballhave been added. The new lighted artificialturf athletic field has stimulated additionalactivity. Residence hall and commuter teamshave been organized in these sports with thecompetitive aspects adding to the enjoymentof the game.

Health CenterHealth CenterHealth CenterHealth CenterHealth Center

The Brandeis Health Center is operated byBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Ahealth center fee, mandatory forundergraduates and optional for graduatestudents, entitles students to medicalservices at the Golding Health Centerwithout additional charge during theacademic year. This annual health fee doesnot cover off-campus medical consultations,dental care, medications, laboratory tests,drugs, X-rays, reusable supplies, psychologicaltesting, or hospital admission. These costs arebilled to the student’s insurer. Students areresponsible for these charges if rejected by theinsurer.

During the academic year, the Health Centeris open Monday through Friday from 8:00 amto 8:00 pm and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturdayand Sunday. Hours of operation changeduring intersession, midterm, and springrecesses, as well as the summer months.

In addition, and separate from the healthcenter fee, the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts requires each student to havepersonal health insurance. Undergraduatestudents may elect to participate in theStudent Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) offeredthrough the University or may have privateinsurance. SHIP is an accident or illness plan.Graduate students may elect to participate inone of two different insurance plans offeredthrough the University or may have privateinsurance. For additional information onSHIP please contact the Health Center at781-736-3677.

Prospective students planning to matriculatein the college and graduate schools mustsubmit a Health Examination Report (HER)completed by the personal physician prior toregistration. In addition to information aboutprevious health and details of the physicalexamination, evidence of immunizationagainst tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella,hepatitis B, and meningococcal meningitis isrequired. A skin test for tuberculosis isrecommended. Since students may notregister for courses in the fall until therequirements have been satisfied, it isstrongly recommended that the HealthExamination Report be submitted by July 30.

Psychological Counseling CenterPsychological Counseling CenterPsychological Counseling CenterPsychological Counseling CenterPsychological Counseling Center

Established in 1952 as one of the firstuniversity counseling centers in the UnitedStates, the Brandeis Psychological CounselingCenter, located in Mailman House, hascontinued to serve as a model for others of itskind. Founded on the premise that the bestlearning occurs in an environment thatsupports individual growth, the Centerstrives to help students integrate newinformation and experiences and expand theirunderstanding of themselves in the world.

The Center offers the services of a diverse andaccomplished staff that endorses a two-foldapproach to working with students. Itpromotes a “wellness” model of care, whichis aimed at helping students anticipate timesof stress and encourages them to ask for helpwith their most immediate concerns. Noconcern is too large or too small to be metwith respect and care. In addition, the staffbrings skill and expertise to the deeperdevelopmental and psychological issues thatconfront our student population and isprepared to address these more difficultemotional conflicts. As an essential andintegral aspect of our efforts to provide anenvironment where students are free to seekhelp, we maintain the strictest standards ofprivacy and confidentiality.

Student Conduct SystemStudent Conduct SystemStudent Conduct SystemStudent Conduct SystemStudent Conduct System

The University establishes standards ofstudent behavior and reserves the right totake appropriate disciplinary action,including suspension or dismissal, when astudent’s conduct warrants such action. TheUniversity will give notice and, if requested,a hearing before the appropriate body. Thestudent conduct system is administered bythe Department of Student Development andConduct. Standards, policies, and proceduresare published in the booklet Rights andResponsibilities and can be found online atwww.brandeis.edu/studentlife/sdc.

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Student ActivitiesStudent ActivitiesStudent ActivitiesStudent ActivitiesStudent Activities

Staff in the Department of Student Activitiesoffers and provides leadership development,training, and guidance to student leaders andto clubs and organizations. The department isinvolved in supporting major programmingefforts on campus, and in providing a numberof leadership opportunities for Brandeisstudents.

Student OrganizationsStudent OrganizationsStudent OrganizationsStudent OrganizationsStudent OrganizationsA variety of student organizations exists forall who are interested. Organizations are opento any matriculated student on the basis ofcompetency or interest. No exclusive orsecret societies are recognized. Exclusive orsecret societies are inconsistent with theprinciples of openness to which theUniversity is committed. Therefore, socialfraternities and sororities, in particular, areneither recognized nor permitted to holdactivities on campus, use Universityfacilities, or use the name of the University.

Shapiro Campus CenterShapiro Campus CenterShapiro Campus CenterShapiro Campus CenterShapiro Campus CenterThe Shapiro Campus Center acts as a focalpoint for cocurricular and extracurricularactivities for students and others in thecampus community. The Center providesoffice space and facilities for studentgovernment and a broad range of studentclubs and organizations. Undergraduatestudents play a major role in the operation ofthe Center through collaboration with staffmembers in the Division of Student Life whoare housed in the building.

Usdan Student CenterUsdan Student CenterUsdan Student CenterUsdan Student CenterUsdan Student CenterThe Usdan Student Center is also integral tothe daily lives of students. Usdan houses theundergraduate mailroom, a gameroom, twocafeterias, a convenience store, and theStudent Services Bureau. There are alsomeeting rooms, administrative offices, theGraduate Student Association, and otherstudent organizations.

Student GovernmentStudent GovernmentStudent GovernmentStudent GovernmentStudent GovernmentBrandeis students consider themselves part ofa community dedicated to the advancementof liberal values, the enrichment of lifeexperience, and the broadening of knowledge.Organized through the undergraduate StudentUnion and the Graduate Student Association,their prime responsibilities are to create ademocratic student organization, increase theflow of new ideas, and provide enjoyable andcreative recreational and cultural activitiesfor all students.

The Student Union is the assembly of theentire undergraduate student body. TheStudent Senate, funded through themandatory student activities fee, consists ofelected officers and elected representativesfrom each class and each residencequadrangle, meeting regularly to conduct itsbusiness and supervise its programs. Thestudent programming board, Student Events,has the responsibility for the allocation of aportion of the student activities fee to supportsocial, cultural, and educational programs.

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) isthe assembly of all graduate students. TheGraduate Student Senate consists of electedofficers and elected representatives from eachacademic department offering a graduatedegree. Cultural, social, and educationalprograms are organized by the GSAthroughout the year. There is a GSA loungein the Usdan Student Center.

Students also serve as members of a variety ofUniversity committees, including theUniversity Curriculum Committee, thePersonal Safety Committee, the ParkingAppeals Board, the Community RelationsCommittee, and the ConservationCommittee. Two undergraduates and onegraduate student also serve as representativesto the Board of Trustees and the NationalAlumni Association Board of Directors.

Public SafetyPublic SafetyPublic SafetyPublic SafetyPublic Safety

The Department of Public Safety is located atStoneman. Responsibilities of this 25-member campus police force include campus-wide security/safety patrol, traffic control,and enforcement of University driving/parking regulations, protective custody ofUniversity offices, classroom/dormitoryareas, and professional inquiry into incidentsinvolving theft, trespassing, and relatedmatters. The department places specialemphasis on preventive and protective carefor all members of the Universitycommunity.

Automobile RegulationsAutomobile RegulationsAutomobile RegulationsAutomobile RegulationsAutomobile Regulations

All students must register their vehicles withthe Department of Public Safety. Studentswith motor vehicles must observe Universitytraffic and parking regulations, copies ofwhich are available from the Department ofPublic Safety. Due to limited space, theBrandeis Parking and Traffic Committeestrongly recommends that students leavetheir motor vehicles at home.

Dining FacilitiesDining FacilitiesDining FacilitiesDining FacilitiesDining Facilities

Student dining facilities are located in theSherman and Usdan Student Centers. Koshermeal service is available in the ShermanStudent Center, which shares a dining areawith nonkosher meal service. The UsdanDining Center offers a number of diningoptions, including a snack shop and fast foodoperation in addition to the normal meal planservice. Light refreshments are also offered inCholmondeley’s, a coffeehouse operated bystudents in Usen Castle.

Graduate students should consult diningservices for more details on the dining plan.

The SteinThe SteinThe SteinThe SteinThe SteinLocated in the Sherman Student Center, TheStein is a restaurant that offers sandwiches,light meals, beer, and wine. The Stein alsoserves as the campus pub. It is a populargathering place for students throughout theacademic year.

Faculty ClubFaculty ClubFaculty ClubFaculty ClubFaculty ClubThe Brandeis University Faculty Club islocated in the Wien Faculty Center. The cluboffers membership to all in the greaterBrandeis community and serves as a centrallocation for formal and informal gatherings.Luncheon is served Monday through Fridayfrom noon to 2:00 pm during the academicyear.

BookstoreBookstoreBookstoreBookstoreBookstore

Located in the Shapiro Campus Center, thecampus bookstore is operated by a private,non-Brandeis agency. The bookstore, throughclose association and coordination withacademic departments and faculty members,offers students a comprehensive stock oftextbooks and paperbacks related to theacademic program. School supplies, computersupplies, clothing, health and beauty aids,and gift items may also be purchased at thebookstore.

Post Office and Student MailroomPost Office and Student MailroomPost Office and Student MailroomPost Office and Student MailroomPost Office and Student Mailroom

The campus mailroom is located in theUsdan Student Center. All undergraduatestudent mail is delivered to the campus postoffice, and a separate mailbox is maintainedfor each undergraduate student. All graduatestudent mail is delivered to the graduatedepartment where a separate mailbox ismaintained for each student. All U.S. postalservices are provided, including the sale ofstamps and money orders, registry of mail,handling of parcel post packages, and expressmail delivery.

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The College of Arts andSciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is theundergraduate core of the University. TheCollege comprises 24 departments and 24interdepartmental programs, which offer 41majors (p.32) and 46 minors (p.38).Interdepartmental programs provide astructured, intellectually coherentopportunity to explore areas of study that areinterdisciplinary in scope. The range ofdepartments and interdepartmental programsoffers students and faculty the opportunityand formal structure needed to explore fieldsin depth and across disciplines. The structureand offerings of the College encourage andinspire students and faculty to pursue a trueliberal arts education through degrees andcontinuing research endeavors.

DepartmentsDepartmentsDepartmentsDepartmentsDepartments

African and Afro-American Studies

American Studies

Anthropology

Biochemistry

Biology

Chemistry

Classical Studies

Computer Science

Economics

English and American Literature

Fine Arts

German, Russian, andAsian Languages and Literature

History

Mathematics

Music

Near Eastern and Judaic Studies

Philosophy

Physical Education

Physics

Politics

Psychology

Romance andComparative Literature

Sociology

Theater Arts

Interdepartmental ProgramsInterdepartmental ProgramsInterdepartmental ProgramsInterdepartmental ProgramsInterdepartmental Programs

Biological Physics

Business

East Asian Studies

Education

Environmental Studies

European Cultural Studies

Film Studies

Health: Science, Society, and Policy

History of Ideas

International and Global Studies

Internet Studies

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

Italian Studies

Journalism

Language and Linguistics

Latin American and Latino Studies

Legal Studies

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Neuroscience

Peace, Conflict, and Coexistence Studies

Religious Studies

Russian and East European Studies

Social Justice and Social Policy

Women’s and Gender Studies

The Liberal Arts at BrandeisThe Liberal Arts at BrandeisThe Liberal Arts at BrandeisThe Liberal Arts at BrandeisThe Liberal Arts at BrandeisUniversityUniversityUniversityUniversityUniversity

Brandeis is a research university and a liberalarts college. As a research university, we arecommitted to the creation of new knowledge;as a small liberal arts college, we arecommitted to intense intellectualengagement of faculty with students. In theclassroom, the lab, and the studio, these twoaspects come together and are furtherenriched through the multitude of centers,institutes, and other academic resources oncampus. Committed teachers as well asscholars, scientists, or artists at the cutting-edge of their fields, Brandeis faculty drawstudents into the continuing conversation oftheir disciplines and into the commonconversation of educated persons.

A Brandeis education is characterized by bothbreadth and depth. The core of theundergraduate education is gained throughexposure to the four schools of the College ofArts and Sciences—Creative Arts,Humanities, Science, and Social Science.

Students choose areas of study from the widearray of majors, minors, and interdisciplinaryprograms according to their developinginterests, and are encouraged to makeconnections among different fields in thesame and different schools. Most classes aresmall, and many students benefit fromopportunities to work closely with faculty inresearch opportunities, internships, creativeand studio work, senior theses, and othercollaborations.

A liberal arts education at Brandeis preparesstudents for effective citizenship andleadership. We are deeply concerned with theuses to which knowledge is put. How doesclassroom learning translate into concretepractice? How can a college education prepareeach student to make a difference in theworld? How can an education remain true tothe liberal arts while also enabling studentsto explore possible careers? These aspirationsare fostered by a commitment to diversityand by experiential learning opportunitiesthat connect the college classroom with thelarger world, locally and globally. Thefounders of the University chose to name itafter Louis Dembitz Brandeis, a greatAmerican lawyer and jurist, who put his keenintellect and legal skills to work in advancingsocial justice. The consciousness of thislegacy permeates the University.

We see a liberal arts education as a process ofself-scrutiny and self-transformation,developing each student’s perception,reasoning, and oral and written expression.We expect all students to emerge changed,questioning basic beliefs and assumptions,engaging with other perspectives, andacknowledging uncertainty even whileholding fast to bedrock convictions. Thispersonal growth occurs not only throughrigorous, formal learning, but throughextracurricular activities and through amultitude of informal encounters andpersonal relationships with faculty, students,staff, and visiting scholars of differentbackgrounds, interests, and experiences—inshort, through living in the vibrant, diverse,and stimulating community that is BrandeisUniversity.

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Admission to the College of Arts andAdmission to the College of Arts andAdmission to the College of Arts andAdmission to the College of Arts andAdmission to the College of Arts andSciencesSciencesSciencesSciencesSciences

The University selects new students eachyear on the basis of merit, admitting thoseindividuals whom it believes to be bestprepared academically and personally for theUniversity’s educational program and mostlikely to contribute to and profit from the lifeof the Brandeis community. Although itchooses a class varied in its interests, talents,and experience, it uses no quotas of anykind—geographic, racial, religious, oreconomic.

In its evaluation of candidates, theadmissions office weighs evidence ofaccomplishment and development; schooland teacher statements based on previousstudy and experience; relevance to theapplication of test results; and impressionsgained through the application.

Admission Requirements for FreshmenAdmission Requirements for FreshmenAdmission Requirements for FreshmenAdmission Requirements for FreshmenAdmission Requirements for FreshmenCandidatesCandidatesCandidatesCandidatesCandidates

To be considered for freshman admission acandidate should be enrolled in a collegepreparatory course of study. Studentsplanning to enter college before thecompletion of their secondary schoolprograms, veterans, or other persons withequivalency diplomas or special schoolbackgrounds should write directly to thedirector of admissions regarding their interestand experience.

An adequate course in preparation forBrandeis should include four years of English;three years of a foreign language, includingstudy during the senior year wheneverpossible (two years each of two languages isacceptable but less desirable); three years ofcollege preparatory mathematics (prospectivescience concentrators should present a year ofadvanced mathematics); at least one year ofscience (chemistry, physics, or biology); andone year of history. The remaining coursesshould generally be in traditional collegepreparatory studies. It is recognized, however,that courses in the creative arts are of valueto students intending to concentrate in thesefields in college.

Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, TOEFL)are regarded by the Committee onAdmissions as one of several factors in one’scandidacy and as a method of evaluating thequalifications of candidates from differentschools and areas. All candidates must takeeither the SAT (given by the College Board)and two additional Subject Tests in two

different subject areas (e.g. one math and onelanguage); or the ACT Assessment Test withwriting section. All tests should be completedby the end of January of the senior year. Thecandidate should direct that the CollegeBoard or ACT report scores to the dean ofadmissions. The school code for Brandeis is3092.

In addition, if English is not the nativelanguage of the student, the TOEFL (Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language) exam shouldalso be taken.

Full information concerning testing may beobtained from secondary school guidancecounselors or directly from the agenciesadministering the exams. For information onthe SAT and subject tests, contact theCollege Board Headquarters, 45 ColumbiaAvenue, New York, NY 10023, or go to theirwebsite at www.collegeboard.com. Forinformation on the ACT, write the AmericanCollege Testing Program, 500 ACT Drive,P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, Iowa 52243 or go totheir website at www.actstudent.org. Forinformation on TOEFL, write to EducationalTesting Service, Corporate Headquarters,Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ 08541 or go totheir website at www.ets.org/toefl.

Early DecisionEarly DecisionEarly DecisionEarly DecisionEarly Decision

Freshmen candidates who, after carefulconsideration of various college options, havedecided firmly that Brandeis is their firstchoice, are encouraged to apply for admissionunder the Early Decision Plan. Early decisioncandidates and their college counselors mustsign a statement on the application indicatingthat they understand the implications of theEarly Decision Plan and that the student willenroll if admitted. Although early decisioncandidates may file regular applications toother colleges, it is with the understandingthat those applications will be withdrawnwhen candidates are offered admission toBrandeis under the Early Decision Plan. Allapplications and supporting credentials forearly decision must be received no later thanNovember 15 for Early Decision I and no laterthan January 1 for Early Decision II.Supporting credentials should include theSAT Reasoning Test and as many SATSubject Tests as have been completed, or theACT with Writing. Decisions will be mailedby December 15 for Early Decision I and byFebruary 1 for Early Decision II.

Admission Requirements for TransferAdmission Requirements for TransferAdmission Requirements for TransferAdmission Requirements for TransferAdmission Requirements for TransferCandidatesCandidatesCandidatesCandidatesCandidates

The Committee on Admissions welcomesapplications from individuals whose promiseand prior attainment is in keeping with theopportunity for a continuation ofconcentrated scholarly study at Brandeis.Whenever desired, applicants will be granteda conference with a faculty member in thearea of academic interest. Some financial aidis reserved annually for transfer candidates.

Transfer admission is granted solely inkeeping with the University’s degreerequirement of a minimum of two years offull-time study. To be considered foradmission, a candidate should present, inapplying, evidence of good standing(academically and personally) in his or herpreceding college and sound reasons forwishing to transfer.

In its selection of transfer candidates, theCommittee on Admissions gives majorconsideration to the quality of college-levelwork completed and some consideration tofurther evidence of promise for achievementat Brandeis based on the secondary schoolrecord, personal evaluations by theappropriate dean and an instructor, andtesting and information conveyed by thecandidate. Candidates should submit eitherSAT or ACT scores from testing completedeither during secondary school or by April ofthe year of application.

Transfer candidates apply by April 1 for thefall semester.

Admission of International StudentsAdmission of International StudentsAdmission of International StudentsAdmission of International StudentsAdmission of International Students

International applicants should requestapplication materials from the Office ofAdmissions. To be considered for admissionas an international student, a candidateshould have successfully completed a pre-university program (the duration of whichwas at least 12 years) with strong results onnationally administered examinations whereapplicable. Undergraduate applicants whosenative language is English are required to takethe SAT at centers throughout the world.Students may submit results from theAmerican College Testing Program (ACT) inlieu of College Board testing. The TOEFL(Test of English as a Foreign Language) isrequired of applicants who are not nativespeakers of English.

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The deadline for receipt of internationalapplications is January 15 for enrollment thefollowing September. The deadline for springsemester admission is November 1.Candidates for September admission mayapply for financial aid. No financial aid isavailable for international candidates forspring semester admission.

The Wien International Scholarship Program,created in 1958 by Lawrence A. and MaeWien, is designed to further globalunderstanding, provide internationalundergraduate students with opportunitiesfor study in the United States, and enrich theintellectual and cultural life of the Brandeiscampus.

The program enables the University to offer alimited number of undergraduate awards tooutstanding incoming students. Full WienScholarships cover the cost of tuition,required fees, and a stipend for books. Theremainder of the full Wien award to cover thecost of room, board, and personalmaintenance is based upon the student’seligibility and will be grant, loan, or on-campus employment. Wien Scholarships ofless than full tuition are also awarded; on-campus employment and loan funds are oftencombined with these partial awards to meetdemonstrated financial need. A limitednumber of partial-tuition Wien awards arebased only on merit.

Wien Scholarships are awarded based onacademic excellence and overall strength ofthe application. They are renewable throughthe completion of the undergraduate degree.

International applicants are also consideredfor other University funded need-basedawards. Need-based awards are intended toassist as many students as resources permitthrough award packages of scholarship, on-campus employment, and loan funds coveringpart of the total cost. All applicants who wantto be considered for either the WienScholarships or other University aid mustsubmit the International Student FinancialAid Application.

Brandeis Adult Student OptionBrandeis Adult Student OptionBrandeis Adult Student OptionBrandeis Adult Student OptionBrandeis Adult Student Option

The Committee on Admissions welcomesapplications from adult students who areinterested in pursuing their B.A. degree atBrandeis. For a candidate who has been out ofhigh school or college for a number of years,the Committee on Admissions looks forevidence—recent course work (noncredit orcredit), work, or volunteer experience—thatthe applicant has remained intellectuallycurious and highly motivated. Transcriptsfrom recent course work are particularlyhelpful in providing documentation. Lettersof recommendation from teachers,supervisors, or colleagues; a personalstatement; and a personal interview givefurther evidence of promise for achievementat Brandeis. No standardized testing isrequired but a candidate may submit officialtesting if he or she desires.

Brandeis adult students may pay on a course-by-course basis taking as few as one or asmany as five-and-a-half courses per semester(see “Tuition” section for the rate per course).In order to receive the baccalaureate, theymust meet all degree requirements, exceptrate-of-work requirements, that apply to full-time students. Credit will be given for coursework done elsewhere if it meets Universitytransfer credit criteria.

Candidates interested in the Brandeis AdultStudent Option should apply by April 1 forthe fall semester and November 1 for thespring semester.

Special Student StatusSpecial Student StatusSpecial Student StatusSpecial Student StatusSpecial Student Status

The University accepts as Special Studentsfor the fall and spring semesters a smallnumber of persons who are not candidates fora degree at Brandeis and who wish to electone or more courses for which they arequalified and can demonstrate special need.This would include students who are degreecandidates at another college or universitywishing to attend Brandeis as visitingstudents. Special Student status is subject toapproval on an individual and semester basis.Students whose academic performance doesnot meet Brandeis standards may be deniedpermission to register for a second semester.

Neither residence nor financial aid isavailable to Special Students, and no specialstudent may take precedence over a degreecandidate in any limited enrollment course.Please note that international students inSpecial Student status must enroll for a fullcourse of study.

Persons interested in Special Student statusshould apply by July 15 for the fall semesterand by November 1 for the spring semester.

Credit for College-Level Work Done While inCredit for College-Level Work Done While inCredit for College-Level Work Done While inCredit for College-Level Work Done While inCredit for College-Level Work Done While inHigh SchoolHigh SchoolHigh SchoolHigh SchoolHigh School

Students may earn credit toward generaleducation requirements (except academicresidency) for college-level work taken duringAmerican high school study (grades 9-12) orbefore entering Brandeis as freshmen. Suchcourses must be offered by accredited post-secondary institutions; designed for andaccessible to regular college students andtaught by instructors whose institutionalresponsibilities are primarily at the post-secondary level; acceptable for degree creditat the host institution; and comparable toBrandeis courses in content, scope, and levelof instruction, as judged by Brandeis faculty.

To receive credit for courses taken atinstitutions other than Brandeis, the studentmust achieve grades of B- or higher, ascertified by an official college transcriptreceived by Brandeis, and must not haveapplied the credit toward high schoolgraduation requirements. For students in dualenrollment programs, elective coursesexceeding the total number required for highschool graduation will be considered forevaluation. Students must petition throughthe Office of the University Registrar.Courses that are considered credit-worthy bysponsoring and cooperating colleges anduniversities may not meet Brandeisrequirements.

Advanced PlacementAdvanced PlacementAdvanced PlacementAdvanced PlacementAdvanced Placement

Brandeis University participates in theAdvanced Placement Program of the CollegeEntrance Examination Board. Qualifyingscores necessary to receive credit arerecommended by the academic departmentsto their school councils and administered bythe Office of the University Registrar.

Generally, especially in the sciences,advanced placement credit may not beapplied toward satisfaction of requirementsfor a major or minor. It may, however, permitstudents to begin work in a field at a higherlevel. Advanced placement credit may beapplied toward satisfaction of Universitydegree requirements in the chart below.

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ExaminationExaminationExaminationExaminationExamination AcceptedAcceptedAcceptedAcceptedAccepted Requirement MetRequirement MetRequirement MetRequirement MetRequirement Met ConcentrationConcentrationConcentrationConcentrationConcentration SemesterSemesterSemesterSemesterSemester EquivalentEquivalentEquivalentEquivalentEquivalentScoresScoresScoresScoresScores CreditCreditCreditCreditCredit Course CreditCourse CreditCourse CreditCourse CreditCourse Credit Brandeis CoursesBrandeis CoursesBrandeis CoursesBrandeis CoursesBrandeis Courses

Art History 5 School of Creative Arts Yes 1 None

Biology 5 School of Science No 1 None

Chemistry* 4, 5 School of Science Yes 2 CHEM 11a, b, 18a, bQuantitative Reasoning

Computer Science AB 5 School of Science No 1 COSI 11a

Economics: Macro 4,5 School of Social Science No 1 None

Economics: Micro 4,5 School of Social Science Yes 1 ECON 2aQuantitative Reasoning

Environmental Science 4,5 School of Science No 1 None

English: Language 4,5 None No 1 None

English: Literature 4,5 School of Humanities No 1 None

European History 4,5 School of Social Science No 1 None

French Language 4,5 Foreign Language No 0 FREN 30-level

French Literature 4 Foreign Language No 0 None5 Foreign Language No 1 FREN 30-level

German Language 5 Foreign Language No 1 GER 30-level

German Literature None None No 0 None

Government: U.S. 5 School of Social Science Yes 1 POL 14b

Italian Language 4,5 Foreign Language No 1 ITAL 30-level

Italian Literature None None No 0 None

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Unlike some other languages, there is noadvanced placement exam in Hebrew.Therefore, the Hebrew program at Brandeisoffers students who are nonnative, havestudied Hebrew as a second language in highschool, have had no college-level courses, andhave demonstrated advanced knowledge inthe Brandeis Hebrew placement exam, anopportunity to take an additional exam forcredit. Upon successful completion of thatexam, a student will receive one coursecredit. This opportunity is available tostudents only at the time they first enterBrandeis University.

Students who receive qualifying scores andwish to apply eventually for Brandeis coursecredit must contact the College Board andrequest that their scores be reported to theCoordinator of Advanced Placement, Officeof the University Registrar, BrandeisUniversity, Mailstop 068, P.O. Box 549110,Waltham, Massachusetts 02454-9110.Brandeis University’s school code number is3092. Requests for additional information onthe Advanced Placement Program should beaddressed similarly.

Advanced placement credit is awarded duringa student’s first year. At that time studentsare invited by the Office of the UniversityRegistrar to submit the paperwork needed forthe processing of the credits. Students whoapply Advanced Placement credits to theBrandeis degree may not enroll in courseshere or elsewhere that are regarded asequivalent without experiencing therevocation of the Advanced Placement credit.Course equivalents are determined by theacademic departments and posted by theOffice of the University Registrar.

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ExaminationExaminationExaminationExaminationExamination AcceptedAcceptedAcceptedAcceptedAccepted Requirement MetRequirement MetRequirement MetRequirement MetRequirement Met ConcentrationConcentrationConcentrationConcentrationConcentration SemesterSemesterSemesterSemesterSemester EquivalentEquivalentEquivalentEquivalentEquivalentScoresScoresScoresScoresScores CreditCreditCreditCreditCredit Course CreditCourse CreditCourse CreditCourse CreditCourse Credit Brandeis CoursesBrandeis CoursesBrandeis CoursesBrandeis CoursesBrandeis Courses

Latin: Literature 5 Foreign Language Yes 1 LAT 30-level

Mathematics AB** 4 School of Science No 1 MATH 10a5 School of Science No 2 MATH 10a, b

Mathematics BC** 3 School of Science No 1 MATH 10a4,5 School of Science No 2 MATH 10a, b

Music Literature 5 School of Creative Arts No 1 MUS 1a

Music Theory 5 School of Creative Arts No 1 MUS 5b

Physics B** 4,5 School of Science No 2 PHYS 10a, bQuantitative Reasoning

Physics C: Mechanical*** 4,5 School of Science Yes 1 PHYS 11aQuantitative Reasoning

Physics C: Electrical*** 4,5 School of Science Yes 1 PHYS 11b

Psychology 4,5 School of Social Science No 1 PSYC 1a

Spanish Language 5 Foreign Language No 0 SPAN 30-level

Spanish Literature 5 Foreign Language No 1 SPAN 30-level

Statistics 4,5 Quantitative Reasoning No 1 MATH 8aSchool of Science

U.S. History 4,5 School of Social Science No 1 None

World History 4,5 School of Social Science No 1 None

*Students electing to receive AP creditfor first-year chemistry cannot takeCHEM 11a/b, CHEM 15a/b, CHEM 18a/b,or CHEM 19a/b for credit.

**Students may elect to receive credit foreither Mathematics AB or Mathematics BC,but not for both.

***Students may elect to receive credit foreither Physics B or Physics C (Mechanical orElectrical), but not for both.

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A maximum of four semester-course creditsmay be applied toward the academicresidency requirement from credit awardedfor Advanced Placement exams. Additionalcourse credits beyond the four semester-course credits can be awarded and can be usedfor placement purposes, general degreerequirements, and major/minor requirementsas allowed by individual departments. Theaward of advanced placement credit isdetermined by the policies in effect duringthe student’s entry year into Brandeis;students should consult the AP chartpublished in the Bulletin for their year ofentry.

Any questions about the use of AdvancedPlacement credit should be directed to thecoordinator in the Office of the UniversityRegistrar.

International BaccalaureateInternational BaccalaureateInternational BaccalaureateInternational BaccalaureateInternational Baccalaureate

Brandeis recognizes the InternationalBaccalaureate diploma and will award eightcredits (two, four-credit courses) for eachhigher level examination with a score of fiveor better, for a maximum of 16 credits (four,four-credit courses). Numeric credits earnedin this manner may be used toward the 128credits required for graduation. Additionalexams with scores of five or better can beawarded purpose credit. Requirement purposecredit has no numeric credit value.

Credit for Foreign School-LeavingCredit for Foreign School-LeavingCredit for Foreign School-LeavingCredit for Foreign School-LeavingCredit for Foreign School-LeavingExaminationExaminationExaminationExaminationExamination

International students are obliged to supplythe results of their advanced secondary schoolexaminations to the Office of the UniversityRegistrar for evaluation. Brandeis acceptscredit toward the B.A. or B.S. degree for anumber of such examinations, including theBritish Advanced Level examinations, theGerman Abitur, the French baccalaureate,and others; credit is contingent upon level ofperformance and details may be obtainedfrom the Office of the University Registrar.Credit from such sources will not be appliedto the Brandeis record until the student hascompleted two semesters at the University.Students may not enroll in courses deemedequivalent to the foreign work without loss ofthe foreign credit. A maximum of 16 credits(four, four-credit courses) credits may be usedtoward the 128 credits required forgraduation.

Transfer Credit PoliciesTransfer Credit PoliciesTransfer Credit PoliciesTransfer Credit PoliciesTransfer Credit Policies

Transfer students are obliged to supplyofficial transcripts documenting all previouscollege-level work. All such work isevaluated and each incoming transfer studentis furnished by the registrar with anevaluation based upon existing facultypolicies. The evaluation will indicate thenumber of course credits granted and thenumber of degree requirements that havebeen met. No more than 16 course creditsmay be granted because residencerequirements specify that a minimum of 16courses in four semesters must besuccessfully completed at Brandeis.

Courses must have been taken at accredited,degree-granting institutions from which anofficial transcript has been received. Thecourses must be generally equivalent tocourses offered at Brandeis, and the gradereceived must be equivalent to at least a C-,though credit is usually awarded for a “pass”grade in a system allowing non-letter grades.Occasionally, credit may be awardedconditionally, pending successful completionof a year at Brandeis. Only selected overseasstudy programs are acceptable for Brandeiscredit; for further details on the transfer ofcredit from overseas study sources, consultthe Office of the University Registrar.Students may not be concurrently enrolled atBrandeis during a term in which transfercredit is sought, except as allowed under theprovisions of cross-registration.

Credit is granted on an equivalent semesterbasis with four course credits being awardedfor completion of a normal semester’s workat the other institution. Normally, onequarter-course receives no credit, twoquarter-courses are granted one course credit,and three quarter-courses are awarded twocourse credits.

Students who do not initially receive creditfor a particular course taken at anotherinstitution may petition the registrar forreconsideration. Such a petition requires thesignature of the appropriate Brandeis facultymember and must indicate the Brandeiscourse to which it is considered equivalent.In an unusual situation, the petition may bereferred to the Committee on AcademicStanding for final resolution.

In determining progress toward therequirements of a major, departments mayconsider only non-Brandeis courses that havebeen accepted for degree credit. Departmentsmay limit the number of such courses thatthey will apply toward the major. Rulesgoverning the application of transfer credit tomajors may differ from department todepartment.

Application and Admissions ProceduresApplication and Admissions ProceduresApplication and Admissions ProceduresApplication and Admissions ProceduresApplication and Admissions Procedures

For the most current information regardingadmissions procedures and deadline dates,prospective candidates should consult theinstructions accompanying the application.

The address for the forwarding of allinquiries, materials, and test results is:

Brandeis UniversityOffice of AdmissionsMailstop 003P.O. Box 549110Waltham, Massachusetts 02454-9110781-736-3500 or 800-622-0622781-736-8502 TTY/TDD

Financial AidFinancial AidFinancial AidFinancial AidFinancial Aid

Brandeis maintains a substantial aid programconsisting of grants, loans, and work awards.More than 65 percent of the students enrolledat Brandeis receive University assistance. Thestaff of the Office of Student FinancialServices is available to assist parents andstudents in planning to finance four years ofundergraduate education.

Financial aid is awarded after a carefulanalysis of the family’s ability to support thestudent’s costs of education. The analysis isbased on the information submitted by thefamily on the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA), Financial Aid PROFILE,and if applicable, the Brandeis Universityfinancial aid application for continuingstudents, and federal income tax returns. Thestudent’s eligibility for assistance isdetermined according to federal governmentregulations and University policies governingfinancial aid programs. Included in theanalysis is the ability of the parent(s) and thestudent to contribute from current and futureincome and assets. The difference between afamily’s ability to support the student and theactual costs of education is determined to bethe student’s financial need

The Office of Student Financial Servicesreviews a number of factors in determiningeach student’s financial aid award.Demonstrated financial need, academicachievement, and geographic and culturaldiversity each play a role in the type andamount of scholarship assistance offered.Students should expect some combination ofscholarship, loan, and/or work awards in theirfinancial aid offer.

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Financial Aid PolicyFinancial Aid PolicyFinancial Aid PolicyFinancial Aid PolicyFinancial Aid Policy

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Students receiving scholarship aid willusually be expected to assume loan and workobligations as part of a self-help packagedetermined annually by the Office of StudentFinancial Services. Students may requestincreased loan and decreased work if loanfunds are available.

2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Financial aid applicants are required toapply for the Federal Pell Grant and statescholarship programs, where available.Brandeis is unable to replace with Universityfunds non-University aid that students areeligible to receive, but for which they fail toapply.

3.3.3.3.3. Outside awards received from federal andstate programs may result in a dollar-for-dollar reduction in Alumni and FriendsScholarship and Trustee Scholarship funds.Outside awards received from non-governmental sources, even if based oncriteria exclusive of need, will first be used tofulfill any unmet federal financial need. Anyoutside award amount in excess of unmetfederal financial need will reduce the self-help (loan and work) and then grantcomponents of the student’s need-basedaward. Students receiving need-based ormerit-based aid will not be permitted to keepoutside awards in excess of the total cost ofattendance.

The above policy will be applied to outsideawards received by any Brandeis studentregardless of class year. All awards should bereported in writing to the Office of StudentFinancial Services.

4.4.4.4.4. All students must reapply for financial aideach year. Students receiving any type offederal aid must file the Renewal FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),which will be mailed to each student’spermanent address during the winterintersession. Students receiving Alumni andFriends Scholarship or Trustee Scholarshipfunds must also complete the BrandeisUniversity Financial Aid Application forContinuing Students and provide copies ofstudent and parent tax returns. TheUniversity may also require verification ofcertain application items including, but notlimited to, the student’s academic yearresidence status and the enrollment ofsiblings at other post-secondary,undergraduate institutions. The priority filingdate for applying for renewal of financial aidis April 12.

While it is expected that financial assistancewill be continued each year of the student’sundergraduate enrollment, the form and/oramount may change in subsequent years toreflect changes in financial need, federal andUniversity funding, and other circumstances.An increase in the amount of loan in thefinancial aid package should be anticipated.

5.5.5.5.5. Upperclass students who wish to apply forfinancial aid for the first time must file theFAFSA and the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILEas well as submit copies of student and parenttax returns. The University may also requireverification of certain application itemsincluding, but not limited to, the student’sacademic year residence status and theenrollment of siblings at other post-secondary, undergraduate institutions. Thepriority filing date for applying for financialaid is April 12.

6.6.6.6.6. First-year students who receive any type offederal aid must file the FAFSA before any aidcan be credited to their student account.First-year students who receive Alumni andFriends Scholarship or Trustee Scholarshipfunds must also provide copies of student andparent tax returns. The University may alsorequire verification of certain applicationitems including, but not limited to, thestudent’s academic year residence status andthe enrollment of siblings at other post-secondary, undergraduate institutions.

7.7.7.7.7. If a student changes his or her academicprogram (i.e., taking less than 12 credit hours[which equals full-time status], studyingabroad or elsewhere domestically, graduatingin less than four years, graduating in morethan four years, or taking a leave of absence),there may be implications for the amount andtype of financial aid that the student canreceive. If a student is considering any of theabove options, they should consult a financialaid counselor first to discuss the impact ontheir financial aid eligibility.

8.8.8.8.8. Federal regulations require that a studentreceiving federal assistance make satisfactoryacademic progress in accordance withstandards set by the University. Brandeisdelegates the responsibility to monitoracademic progress to the Committee onAcademic Standing and charges it to makesuch determinations on the basis ofindividual merit, and not in relationship tosome arbitrary numerical standard. Thecommittee thoroughly reviews the records ofstudents whose performance wasunsatisfactory, i.e., more than one D and/orone or more E or F, at the conclusion of eachsemester. Students whose progress has beenjudged unsatisfactory and whose withdrawalhas been required by the Committee onAcademic Standing shall be accorded a

reconsideration by that body in the presenceof new information, judged to be relevant bythe dean of the college or his/her designee.Should a required withdrawal action berescinded on appeal, financial aid eligibilityshall be reinstated. Any student permitted bythe committee to register for the followingsemester is considered to be makingacademic progress and is eligible for financialaid from federal and University sources.However, since an ability to complete thedegree within eight semesters is a measurecommonly applied by the committee inmaking these determinations, students areadvised to consult the sections of the currentUniversity Bulletin pertaining to classstanding (under “Academic Regulations”).

LoansLoansLoansLoansLoans

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Federal Perkins Loan Program—Interest isnot charged and repayment is not expectedwhile the recipient is enrolled at least half-time. During repayment, interest is at a fixedrate of five percent per year, and repaymentmay be made over a ten year period.Cancellation of a portion of the aggregateloan is available for service as a teacher of thehandicapped, or in a low-income schooldistrict. The number of Perkins Loans islimited and reserved for the most needystudents.

2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program—This program enables eligible undergraduatestudents to borrow up to $2,625 during thefirst year, $3,500 in the second year, and$5,500 in the third and fourth years. Allstudents, regardless of family income, mustsubmit a Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA) and a Verification Worksheet (ifrequired) in order to be eligible for a FederalDirect Stafford Loan. Students are notified oftheir eligibility for this loan program on thefinancial aid award letter.

There are two different forms of this loan: theFederal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoanFederal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoanFederal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoanFederal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoanFederal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan andthe Federal Direct Unsubsidized StaffordFederal Direct Unsubsidized StaffordFederal Direct Unsubsidized StaffordFederal Direct Unsubsidized StaffordFederal Direct Unsubsidized StaffordLoanLoanLoanLoanLoan. Interest and repayment are deferred onthe Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loanwhile the borrower attends college on at leasta half-time basis. Although repayment is alsodeferred on the Federal Direct UnsubsidizedStafford Loan while the borrower is enrolledat least half time, interest accrues on thisloan from the time the loan funds aredisbursed. The interest may be deferred andcapitalized. Six months after the cessation ofhalf-time enrollment, the borrower begins aten year repayment period (other repaymentoptions are available) during which timeinterest is charged to the student. Contact theOffice of Student Financial Services forcurrent interest rate information.

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Borrowers of both the Federal DirectSubsidized Stafford Loan and the FederalDirect Unsubsidized Stafford Loan mustobtain and complete the required promissorynotes, as well as any supplemental loanforms, at the beginning of their enteringsemester upon receipt of correspondence fromthe Office of Student Financial Services.Anticipated credits on a student’s accountwill be cancelled if all required forms are notcompleted. The terms of the above loanprograms are subject to federal legislation andmay be changed.

Title IV CancellationTitle IV CancellationTitle IV CancellationTitle IV CancellationTitle IV Cancellation

If you have been awarded a student loan(Federal Direct Stafford, Perkins, CitiAssist orMEFA alternative loan) or parent loan (PLUSor MEFA), you have a right to cancel all or aportion of your loan or loan disbursement. Todo so, please submit a written request to:Office of Student Financial Services, BrandeisUniversity, Mailstop 027, P.O. Box 549110,Waltham, MA 02454-9110.

A request for loan cancellation or adjustmentmust be made before the end of the academicyear or prior to leaving school—whichevercomes first—and must state which loan(s)and what amount(s) you wish to cancel.Cancellation of your awarded student loan(s)will most likely create a balance due on youraccount. This balance would be due andpayable upon receipt of the statement.

Student EmploymentStudent EmploymentStudent EmploymentStudent EmploymentStudent EmploymentThe student employment section of theOffice of Student Financial Services seeks toprovide work opportunities to studentsseeking work on campus and in the Walthamarea. This service is available to students,regardless of whether or not they arereceiving financial aid. Students who receivejob allotments as part of their financial aidpackage will have priority for jobs but manynon-aided students find campus employment.Potential job earnings are not deducted frombilled charges from the University at thebeginning of each term. Students receiveweekly paychecks based on hours worked.

Listings of all on-campus and off-campus jobopportunities are available on our website atwww.brandeis.edu/offices/sfs.

Financial Aid to Transfer StudentsFinancial Aid to Transfer StudentsFinancial Aid to Transfer StudentsFinancial Aid to Transfer StudentsFinancial Aid to Transfer StudentsFinancial aid is available for students enteringBrandeis as transfer students from otherinstitutions of higher education. Applicantswho cannot afford to attend Brandeis withoutfinancial assistance should submit the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),and a CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE. Theapplication for financial aid is due at thesame time as the application for admission.

Fees and ExpensesFees and ExpensesFees and ExpensesFees and ExpensesFees and Expenses

Financial RegulationsFinancial RegulationsFinancial RegulationsFinancial RegulationsFinancial RegulationsAny student with outstanding financialobligations will be denied the privileges ofattending classes and using Universityfacilities. Every student must satisfy his orher financial obligations in full to theUniversity in order to receive certification ofgraduation. Official transcripts andcertifications will be withheld until financialobligations to the University have beendischarged. Failure to discharge financialobligations includes, but is not limited to, anoverdue balance with the University or thedelinquency of a borrower in repaying a loanadministered by the Office of StudentFinancial Services and the inability of thatoffice to collect such a loan because theborrower has discharged the indebtednessthrough bankruptcy proceedings.

A student who defaults in the payment ofindebtedness to the University shall besubject to suspension, dismissal, and refusalof a transfer of credits or issuance of anofficial transcript. In addition, the Universitymay refer the debt to an outside collectionagency. The student is responsible for costsassociated with the collection of the debt.

Application, Matriculation, and OrientationApplication, Matriculation, and OrientationApplication, Matriculation, and OrientationApplication, Matriculation, and OrientationApplication, Matriculation, and OrientationFeesFeesFeesFeesFees

Each application for first-year or transferadmission must be accompanied by a fee of$55. All application fees are nonrefundableand cannot be credited toward other fees.

A nonrefundable matriculation deposit of$500 must be filed by each candidate uponnotification of acceptance. This depositreserves a place in the class and the option ofapplying for first-year housing and is creditedtoward the first semester tuition bill. If thestudent fails to enroll or withdraws his or herapplication, the matriculation deposit isforfeited.

All new students are charged a mandatory$183 orientation fee, which is nonrefundable.

TuitionTuitionTuitionTuitionTuition

The tuition fee for 2006-07 is $32,951 and thefee for each semester course required fordegree credit is $4,119.

Library privileges and use of athletic facilitiesfor the academic year are included in the fulltuition fee.

Students who return to the University afterwithdrawing will pay the prevailing tuitionand other fees. In view of the constantlyincreasing costs of education, students mayexpect tuition increases during theiracademic careers.

Financial Implications of Course LoadFinancial Implications of Course LoadFinancial Implications of Course LoadFinancial Implications of Course LoadFinancial Implications of Course LoadVariationVariationVariationVariationVariationExtra tuition charges are not incurred whencourse loads exceed maximum rate of worklimits, nor are charges reduced or refundsapplied for course loads below the normalrate of work.

Room and Board FeeRoom and Board FeeRoom and Board FeeRoom and Board FeeRoom and Board Fee

The total charges for a standard residence hallroom (double occupancy) and a 14-meal perweek board contract for the 2006-07 academicyear are $9,463. Other meal contract optionsare available.

For upperclass students, other livingaccommodations are available at annual ratesranging up to $1,645 more than the standardresidence hall room (double occupancy) rateof $5,315.

Students residing in residence hall roomsmust sign room licenses and board contractsbinding for the full academic year. Studentsresiding in either of the apartment complexesmust sign room licenses binding for the fullacademic year; board contracts are availableto, but not required of, these students.

Nonresident students may eat in theUniversity dining halls on a cash basis.

Transcript FeeTranscript FeeTranscript FeeTranscript FeeTranscript Fee

Students are entitled to 20 official transcriptsof their academic work without charge. Acharge of $5 will be made for each subsequenttranscript. The student will pay the transcriptfee in advance at the Office of the UniversityRegistrar (Kutz Hall). Official transcripts willbe issued only to those students whosefinancial records with the University are inorder.

Other FeesOther FeesOther FeesOther FeesOther Fees

The following are other mandatory annualfees for 2006-07:

1.1.1.1.1. Student activities fee, $257.

2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Student events fee, $73.

3.3.3.3.3. Student health service fee, $537.

44444. Technology fee, $199.

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5.5.5.5.5. Student Health Insurance Plan (singlecoverage), $1,648 (estimated). Mandatoryunless proof of other coverage is provided.

There are other University fees that a studentmay incur for specific services or failure tomeet commitments. These fees include butare not limited to the following for 2006-07:

1.1.1.1.1. Laboratory fees, $15-$50.

2.2.2.2.2. Studio fees, $10-$80.

3.3.3.3.3. Medical school application processing fee,$50.

4.4.4.4.4. Monthly payment plan fee, $100.

5.5.5.5.5. Parking fees, $35-$150.

6.6.6.6.6. Off-campus study fee, $400 per semester.

7.7.7.7.7. Senior fee, $33.

8.8.8.8.8. Returned check fee, $25.

9.9.9.9.9. International health and accidentinsurance, mandatory for studentsparticipating in study abroad programs, $36per month.

10.10.10.10.10. Late fee. A late fee will be assessed to allstudent accounts with outstanding balancesafter the stated due date. The amount of thelate fee will be $100, or 2% of theoutstanding balance, whichever is greater.

Payment PlansPayment PlansPayment PlansPayment PlansPayment Plans

Semester PlanSemester PlanSemester PlanSemester PlanSemester PlanThe first semester bill will be issued duringJuly and payment will be due on or beforeAugust 11, 2006; the second semester billwill be issued during November and paymentwill be due on or before January 5, 2007.

Monthly Payment PlanMonthly Payment PlanMonthly Payment PlanMonthly Payment PlanMonthly Payment Plan

Tuition Management Systems (TMS) hascontracted with Brandeis to administer themonthly payment plan. The application and anonrefundable handling fee of $100 must bereturned to TMS by July 15, 2006. Thepayment plan electronic withdrawals willbegin on August 1, 2006.

Refund PolicyRefund PolicyRefund PolicyRefund PolicyRefund Policy

A student who leaves the University withoutthe approval of the Office of UndergraduateAcademic Affairs is not entitled to a refund.

For approved or required leaves, withdrawals,suspensions, or dismissals, the date ofdeparture will be considered to be that whichis approved by the Office of UndergraduateAcademic Affairs.

All requests for refunds must be in writingand are subject to review and final approvalby the Office of Student Financial Services.

Approved refunds follow this schedule:

1.1.1.1.1. Tuition Withdrawal

Before the opening day of instruction: 100%of semester tuition.

On or before the second Friday following theopening day of instruction: 75% of semestertuition.

On or before the fifth Friday following theopening day of instruction: 50% of semestertuition.

After the fifth Friday following the openingday of instruction: no refund.

2.2.2.2.2. Fees

There is no refund of any other fee on or afterthe first day of instruction of either semester.

3.3.3.3.3. Room and Board Charges

Refund of room and board contract chargesare determined in accordance with the termsoutlined in the contract.

4.4.4.4.4. Financial Aid

When a student withdraws during a period inwhich he or she is receiving federal financialaid, the amount of Title IV funds (other thanFWS) that must be returned to the Title IVprograms is based solely on the length of timethe student was enrolled prior towithdrawing. A student’s withdrawal date isdefined as the date that the student began thewithdrawal process prescribed by the school;the student otherwise provided the schoolwith official notification of the intent towithdraw; or, for the student who does notbegin the school’s withdrawal process ornotify the school of the intent to withdraw,the mid-point of the payment period ofenrollment for which Title IV assistance wasdisbursed (unless the University candocument a later date). The University has

additional latitude to determine thewithdrawal date of a student who dropped outwithout notifying the University due tocircumstances beyond the student’s control,such as illness, accident, or grievous personalloss.

The amount of funds earned by the student isdirectly proportional to time enrolled,through 60% of the period of enrollment.After 60%, the student is considered to haveearned all aid. Unearned Title IV aid must bereturned to the programs. The Universitybears the responsibility of returning funds upto the lesser of the unearned amount or anamount determined by multiplyinginstitutional costs by the unearnedpercentage. The student must return anyunearned amount that is not theresponsibility of the University to return.Unearned funds are returned first to StaffordLoans, then to Perkins Loans and then toPLUS Loans. Once loans are satisfied,remaining unearned funds are distributed toPell Grant, then to FSEOG, then to otherTitle IV funds that require a refund. Thestudent repays unearned funds owed to a loanprogram under the terms of the promissorynote. Repayments to grant programs are madeaccording to grant overpayment regulations.If a student received aid from other (private,state) sources, refunds to them will be madein accordance with the policy of the donor(s).

The refund remaining after any funds arereturned to federal and outside programs willbe divided between the student andUniversity financial aid programs in the sameratio as these sources were credited to thestudent’s account (e.g., if a student paid one-half of the bill, one-half of the remainingrefund will be returned to the student andone-half will be returned to the Universityfinancial aid programs from which thestudent received assistance). For studentswhose financial aid awards exceed theUniversity’s charges (e.g., students who liveoff campus), funds that were dispersed tosupport educationally related expenses (e.g.,room, board, books, etc.) must be repaid on aprorated basis determined by the University.

Further information on the refund policy foraided students and the calculation for anyspecific case is available from the Office ofStudent Financial Services.

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Refund Policy for Dropped CoursesRefund Policy for Dropped CoursesRefund Policy for Dropped CoursesRefund Policy for Dropped CoursesRefund Policy for Dropped Courses

A student who drops courses on the per-course tuition charge basis is allowed arefund following this schedule:

1. Full semester-long courses

Before the opening day of instruction throughthe last day of the registration period (see theAcademic Calendar): 100% of the droppedcourse’s tuition fee.

On or before the fifth Friday following theopening day of instruction: 50% of thedropped course’s tuition fee.


2. Module courses

On or before the second Friday of moduleinstruction (see the Academic Calendar):100% of the dropped course’s tuition fee.

After the second Friday of moduleinstruction: no refund.

Requirements for theUndergraduate Degrees

Academic Residency RequirementAcademic Residency RequirementAcademic Residency RequirementAcademic Residency RequirementAcademic Residency Requirement

Students entering Brandeis University asfreshmen are required to complete aminimum of 128 credits (32 four-creditcourses).

At least seven full-time semesters and aminimum of 112 credits (28 four-creditcourses) must be completed in fall or springsemesters at Brandeis University or in anapproved Study Abroad program.

Students who elect to study abroad for twosemesters must complete eight full-timesemesters and 128 credits in fall or springsemesters at Brandeis University or in anapproved Study Abroad program.

For those not studying abroad for twosemesters, the remaining 16 credits may beaccumulated through additional Brandeis fall/spring courses or from credits awardedthrough non-resident numeric credit (seefollowing page).

Brandeis offers the Bachelor of Arts and theBachelor of Science degrees. A student mayearn only one undergraduate degree. Studentswho declare a major that offers a Bachelor ofScience track must specify which degree issought (the B.A. or B.S.) when the major isdeclared. Diplomas specify the degree earned,any honors awarded (Latin and/ordepartmental), and completed majors.

All candidates for a bachelor’s degree,regardless of date of entrance to Brandeis,must satisfactorily complete a major, awriting requirement, a foreign languagerequirement, a group of courses designed toprovide a strong foundation in generaleducation, and the physical educationrequirement. No courses used to fulfill anygeneral University requirement may be takenon the pass/fail grading option. No more thanone course (and never the final one) in theforeign language sequence may be taken pass/fail if the language is being offered insatisfaction of the foreign languagerequirement.

Students will follow a curriculum thatfeatures requirements in foreign language,writing, quantitative reasoning, non-Westernand comparative studies, and a program ofgeneral foundation courses; the section at theback of this Bulletin with the patterned edgecontains the courses that will satisfy theserequirements. Clarification regardingUniversity degree requirements may alwaysbe obtained from the Office of the UniversityRegistrar.

Options for Fulfilling the Academic Residency RequirementOptions for Fulfilling the Academic Residency RequirementOptions for Fulfilling the Academic Residency RequirementOptions for Fulfilling the Academic Residency RequirementOptions for Fulfilling the Academic Residency Requirement

Option Brandeis Study Brandeis Study Non-residentFall/Spring Abroad Fall/Spring Abroad NumericSemesters Semesters Credits Credits Credits

1 8 0 112 minimum 16 maximum

2 7 1 96 minimum 16 maximum 16 maximum



5 6 1 96 minimum 16 maximum 16 maximum

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Non-Resident Numeric CreditNon-Resident Numeric CreditNon-Resident Numeric CreditNon-Resident Numeric CreditNon-Resident Numeric Credit

A maximum of 16 credits in total may beapplied toward the required 128 credits fromthe sources listed below. Note: these sourcesfor numeric credit are not available tostudents who elect to study abroad for twosemesters. Students may request numericcredit from these sources through the Officeof the University Registrar.

1. Advanced Placement or InternationalBaccalaureate exams.

2. Brandeis Summer School

3. Approved courses taken while on a leave ofabsence for medical reasons

4. For students who applied for fall termadmission as freshmen, but who wereaccepted for the following spring term asmembers of the mid-year class:

a. approved college courses taken during thefall semester immediately prior tomatriculation;

b. approved courses in General Chemistry Iand II (plus labs) taken the summer prior toentering Brandeis University.

Non-Resident Credit for PurposeNon-Resident Credit for PurposeNon-Resident Credit for PurposeNon-Resident Credit for PurposeNon-Resident Credit for Purpose

College courses taken while in high school,or summer courses taken outside of BrandeisUniversity may be used for placementpurposes, general degree requirements (e.g.,school distribution, foreign language), andmajor/minor requirements as allowed byindividual departments and programs.Advanced Placement and InternationalBaccalaureate exams that are in excess ofthose allowed for numeric credit, may also beused for purpose credit. Credit awarded forpurpose has no numeric credit value and willnot count toward the 128 credits required forgraduation. Students may request purposecredit from these sources through the Officeof the University Registrar.

Students may request a waiver from theseventh semester of residency in only twosituations: if they will complete all 128credits in six Brandeis fall/spring semesters,or if they will complete 120 credits in sixBrandeis fall/spring semesters and completeeight credits in an approved summer studyabroad program.

Requests for waivers, with a detailed plan ofstudy, may be submitted to the Committeeon Academic Standing through the Office ofthe University Registrar, after the completionof four semesters at Brandeis.

While students may repeat, for the purpose ofdemonstrating a higher level of mastery,courses in which a passing grade already hasbeen earned, such repeated courses do notyield additional credit toward the 128 creditsrequired for graduation nor are they includedin the calculation of the grade point average.

Off-campus study cannot be a student’s finalsemester at Brandeis. In order to receivecredit for work done abroad, students mustreturn to Brandeis for at least one semesterduring the academic year at an eligible rate ofwork.

Students who have completed the academicresidency requirement and all otherrequirements for the bachelor’s degree mayapply to enroll for one semester on seniorreduced rate status.

Students who entered Brandeis as freshmanprior to August 2003 should consult theUniversity Bulletin published the year theyentered.

The Schools of the UniversityThe Schools of the UniversityThe Schools of the UniversityThe Schools of the UniversityThe Schools of the University

Within the College of Arts and Sciences,courses are offered by academic departmentsto support educational programs andobjectives that are departmental,interdisciplinary, and University-wide inscope. Academic departments reside inschools: the School of Creative Arts, theSchool of Humanities, the School of Science,and the School of Social Science. Because theorganization of undergraduate degreerequirements makes reference to this schoolstructure, it is important that studentsfamiliarize themselves with it. The sectionbelow devoted to majors outlines the schoolmembership of various academicdepartments. Most typically, the coursesoffered by a department will havemembership in one school, that in which thedepartment resides. Some courses, however,may have membership in more than oneschool. Also, some interdisciplinary areas donot fit neatly into a single school; individualcourses within such areas may reside indifferent schools. The school membership ofcourses has been incorporated into the“requirement codes” appearing in the courselistings. A legend for the codes may be foundin the “Requirement Codes” section of thisBulletin. The course offering informationpublished each fall and spring also indicatesto which schools particular courses belong. Ifin doubt about the school membership of aparticular course, consult the Office of theUniversity Registrar.

Double CountingDouble CountingDouble CountingDouble CountingDouble Counting

In the undergraduate curriculum, it isintended that courses will serve multiplepurposes in a student’s program. Specifically,students are encouraged to satisfy somegeneral University requirements (e.g.,writing, quantitative reasoning, non-Westernand comparative studies, and schooldistribution) in the context of completing amajor or a minor.

Some majors, however, limit the degree of“double counting” between and amongmajors and minors. Students pursuing doublemajors, or other combinations of majors andminors, are advised to consult with allappropriate undergraduate advisors to cometo a mutually acceptable degree of overlap.Between and among general Universityrequirements, the limitations on doublecounting are as follows: University Seminarsare interdisciplinary in character; generallythey do not have membership in any specificschool of the University. The three-courseforeign language sequence may not be appliedtoward the school distribution in thehumanities. No single course in a student’sprogram may satisfy both the quantitativereasoning requirement and the sciencecomponent of the school distributionrequirement. No course numbered in the 90smay apply toward general Universityrequirements. Finally, a single course may beused toward school distribution in only oneschool.

General University RequirementsGeneral University RequirementsGeneral University RequirementsGeneral University RequirementsGeneral University Requirements

A strong, general education foundation isbuilt through work in a variety ofinterconnected elements. The fundamentalgoals of the program are to improve students’abilities to integrate knowledge fromdifferent fields; to provide opportunities forthe acquisition and development of writing,linguistic, and quantitative skills; tointroduce flexibility in the scheduling ofdegree requirements throughout theundergraduate career; and to expand students’opportunities to interact with faculty insmall class settings in the first year ofinstruction.

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The basic outline of the requirementThe basic outline of the requirementThe basic outline of the requirementThe basic outline of the requirementThe basic outline of the requirementstructure is as follows:structure is as follows:structure is as follows:structure is as follows:structure is as follows:

A. University SeminarA. University SeminarA. University SeminarA. University SeminarA. University SeminarAll students in their first year will completeone semester course from this program.These courses enable participants to engagefundamental questions about humanexistence and meaning through the criticalstudy of significant texts or artistic creations.This course may or may not be designated asa USEM+W course; those that are designatedas USEM+W may be used to satisfy Option Iof the first-year writing requirement (see“University Writing” below).

For students entering in the fall of 2007 andthereafter, USEM+W will no longer beoffered.

B. University WritingB. University WritingB. University WritingB. University WritingB. University WritingThe writing requirement is satisfied bycompleting one of the following options:

Option I: OneOneOneOneOne University Writing Seminar(UWS) taken in the first year, plus oneoneoneoneonewriting intensive course, in addition to oneoneoneoneoneUniversity Seminar (USEM) (also taken in thefirst year—see [A] above). The UWS is a full-credit course specifically dedicated to writingas a subject in its own right; it treats writingas a multifaceted art and gives students anopportunity to study and experiment with abroad range of writing styles.

Option II: OneOneOneOneOne University Seminar PlusWriting (USEM+W) taken in the first year,plus twotwotwotwotwo writing-intensive courses. TheUSEM+W course has a fourth hour ofinstruction focusing on composition that isclosely linked, thematically and stylistically,to the academic disciplines that define thecontext and content of the course.

For students entering in the fall of 2007 andthereafter, University Writing Option II willno longer be offered. All students mustsatisfactorily complete a UWS course and twowriting intensive courses, one of which maybe an oral communications course.

All first-year students will thus completeUSEM and a UWS course. Both courses placespecial emphasis on forms of argumentation.Other areas of attention include criticalreading, essay structure, revising, researchskills, and proper documentation.

Some students may be notified that theymust take a placement test to determine theirlevel of writing proficiency. Upon evaluationof the test, some students may be placed inComposition, a course taken in their firstsemester. These students will then takeeither a USEM+W or a UWS and USEM intheir second semester.

Certain students whose native language isnot English may be required to have theirEnglish writing skills evaluated and to havean interview during Orientation, before thebeginning of classes. On the basis of thisevaluation, students may be advised to signup for an individual, noncredit tutorial in theEnglish as a Second Language Program tosupplement their work in composition, theUniversity Seminar, the University WritingSeminar, or other writing courses. Transferstudents may have their credits evaluated tosee if they have successfully completed thenecessary course to satisfy the first-yearwriting requirement. If they have not, theyshould see the director of University writing,in the English department, for alternativeways to complete this requirement.

The writing-intensive component of thewriting requirement is normally completed ina student’s second or third year. Writing-intensive courses, which are offered indepartments throughout the University, arebased in academic disciplines and includewriting as an integral part of the coursework.They involve frequent writing assignments,opportunities for rewriting, and consultationswith the instructor. Writing-intensive coursesmay serve multiple purposes, advancingstudents toward majors, minors, non-Westernand comparative studies, or distributionrequirements. Courses numbered in the 90sshall not be eligible for a writing-intensivedesignation.

C. Quantitative ReasoningC. Quantitative ReasoningC. Quantitative ReasoningC. Quantitative ReasoningC. Quantitative ReasoningAll students will take one course that isdesignated as meeting the quantitativereasoning requirement. These courses fromvarious disciplines share a commitment toenabling students to understand, interpret,analyze, and evaluate numerical data andother quantitative information.

D. Foreign LanguageD. Foreign LanguageD. Foreign LanguageD. Foreign LanguageD. Foreign LanguageThe foreign language requirement is met bysuccessful completion of a third semestercourse (normally numbered in the 30s) in theintroductory language sequence. No morethan one course (and never the final one) inthe sequence may be taken on the pass-failgrading option.

The foreign language requirement at Brandeisreflects a belief in the importance ofunderstanding language—our own and thelanguage of others—as central to society andculture. The goal of the foreign languagerequirement, therefore, is to prepare studentsto understand better and to participate in adifferent culture by developing basic skills(speaking, listening, reading, and writing) inanother language.

Alternatively, the requirement may besatisfied by achieving a score of 4 or 5 on anappropriate Advanced Placement Test, by ascore of 620 or more on the appropriate CEEBSAT II test, or by a satisfactory score on aforeign language placement test administeredon campus in the fall. Local placement examsmay be taken only at the time ofmatriculation at Brandeis. Students for whomEnglish is a second language may beexempted from this requirement. Studentswho satisfy the requirement by means of anadvanced placement score shall be accorded,upon request, appropriate credit toward theBrandeis degree. Students may also fulfill thisrequirement by demonstrating proficiency inAmerican Sign Language through testing at asite approved by Brandeis.

Individual placement decisions varydepending on the quality of high schooltraining, the level of performance, and howrecently the language was studied. Foreignlanguage placements are valid for one yearonly; subsequent placements are based on themandatory placement examinations andconsultation with the appropriate languagecoordinator. Students are urged to beginfulfilling the foreign language requirement assoon as they matriculate and to complete therequired sequence without interruption.

E. Non-Western and Comparative StudiesE. Non-Western and Comparative StudiesE. Non-Western and Comparative StudiesE. Non-Western and Comparative StudiesE. Non-Western and Comparative StudiesStudents will complete one semester coursethat examines some particular culture,society, or region of the non-Western world,or that systematically makes comparisonsacross cultural barriers. This requirementaims to enlarge students’ understanding ofhuman achievements and potentialitiesbeyond the Western tradition.

F. School DistributionF. School DistributionF. School DistributionF. School DistributionF. School DistributionStudents will complete one semester coursein each of the four Schools of the University:Creative Arts, Humanities, Science, andSocial Science. Because “double counting”generally is encouraged, most students willsatisfy the school distribution requirement inthe context of others, e.g., in satisfying therequirements of a major or a minor. Betweenand among general University requirements,the only limitations on double counting areas follows: University Seminars areinterdisciplinary in character and havemembership in no specific school of theUniversity. The three-course foreign languagesequence may not be applied toward thehumanities component of this requirement.No single course in a student’s program maysatisfy both the quantitative requirement andthe science component of this requirement.No courses numbered in the 90s may applytoward this component. Finally, a singlecourse may be used toward schooldistribution in only one school.

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MajorsMajorsMajorsMajorsMajors

General RequirementsGeneral RequirementsGeneral RequirementsGeneral RequirementsGeneral RequirementsTo obtain a bachelor’s degree in the Collegeof Arts and Sciences, students must completethe requirements of a major. Students areencouraged to choose an intended major afterconsultation with a faculty advisor in thatdepartment or program by the end of the firstyear, and required to do so by the end of thesophomore year. Students who have notdeclared a major by the end of theirsophomore year will have a registration holdplaced on their records blocking registrationfor the fall term of their junior year.

Certain departments permit qualifiedstudents to offer a limited number of relatedcourses in other fields toward their majorrequirements. This option is open to studentsable to present a purposeful and coherentcourse of study as judged by the department;such requests are subject to rigorousexamination. Students should consultindividual departmental listings.

Students may complete a second or a thirdmajor in addition to their primary major.Completion of the second or third majormust take place within the normal timeallotted for completion of the bachelor’sdegree (eight semesters for students enteringas freshmen). The time to degree for transferstudents is less and is determined based onthe number of credits initially transferredupon entry. Students may declare amaximum of three majors. Declared majorsappear on the student’s transcript, andcompleted majors appear on the transcriptand diploma.

Completion of a MajorCompletion of a MajorCompletion of a MajorCompletion of a MajorCompletion of a Major

To enroll in courses fulfilling majorrequirements, students must have received aC- or better in prerequisite courses.

A 2.00 (C) average is normally required incourses offered for completion ofrequirements for a major.

MajorsMajorsMajorsMajorsMajors

African and Afro-American StudiesAmerican StudiesAnthropologyArt HistoryBiochemistryBiological PhysicsBiologyChemistryClassical StudiesComparative LiteratureComputer ScienceCreative WritingEast Asian Studies

EconomicsEnglish and American LiteratureEuropean Cultural StudiesFrench Language and LiteratureGerman Language and LiteratureHealth: Science, Society, and PolicyHebrew Language and LiteratureHistoryIndependent Interdisciplinary MajorInternational and Global StudiesIslamic and Middle Eastern StudiesItalian StudiesLatin American and Latino StudiesLanguage and LinguisticsMathematicsMusicNear Eastern and Judaic StudiesNeurosciencePhilosophyPhysicsPoliticsPsychologyRussian Language and LiteratureSociologySpanish Language and LiteratureStudio ArtTheater ArtsWomen’s and Gender Studies

School of Creative ArtsSchool of Creative ArtsSchool of Creative ArtsSchool of Creative ArtsSchool of Creative Arts

Courses in the School of Creative Arts teachthe history of the visual and performing arts,engage students in the creative process itself,and develop artistic skills and aestheticsensibilities. Requirements for majors in eachdepartment are found in their respectivesections.

Art HistoryMusicStudio ArtTheater Arts

Candidates for honors must have the approvalof the appropriate department.

School of HumanitiesSchool of HumanitiesSchool of HumanitiesSchool of HumanitiesSchool of Humanities

The School of Humanities offers theundergraduate a systematic introduction toour literary and philosophical heritage.Requirements for majors and honors arefound in their respective sections.

Classical StudiesComparative LiteratureCreative WritingEnglish and American LiteratureEuropean Cultural StudiesFrench Language and LiteratureGerman Language and LiteratureHebrew Language and LiteratureIslamic and Middle Eastern StudiesItalian StudiesNear Eastern and Judaic StudiesPhilosophyRussian Language and LiteratureSpanish Language and Literature

At Brandeis, the following ancient languagesare offered: Akkadian (the Semitic languageand literature of Assyria and Babyloniapreserved in cuneiform), Greek, BiblicalHebrew, and Latin.

School of ScienceSchool of ScienceSchool of ScienceSchool of ScienceSchool of Science

The School of Science provides the basicscientific training preparing students forentry into graduate school or for work at theintermediate level in their scientific fields.Students are encouraged to take such coursesoutside the School of Science as will bestbroaden and further their intellectual growth.Requirements for majors are found in theirrespective sections.

BiochemistryBiological PhysicsBiologyChemistryComputer ScienceMathematicsNeurosciencePhysics

School of Social ScienceSchool of Social ScienceSchool of Social ScienceSchool of Social ScienceSchool of Social Science

In addition to the basic coverage of the socialsciences provided by the departmentaldisciplines noted below, the School of SocialScience supports cross-disciplinary programssuch as East Asian studies; education;environmental studies; film studies; health:science, society, and policy; history of ideas;Islamic and Middle Eastern studies;international and global studies; journalism;legal studies; medieval and renaissancestudies; peace, conflict, and coexistencestudies; Russian and East European studies;social justice and social policy; and women’sand gender studies. The major inneuroscience is supported by variousmembers of the psychology department.Requirements for majors are found in theirrespective sections.

African and Afro-American StudiesAmerican StudiesAnthropologyEast Asian StudiesEconomicsHealth: Science, Society, and PolicyHistoryInternational and Global StudiesLanguage and LinguisticsLatin American and Latino StudiesPoliticsPsychologySociologyWomen’s and Gender Studies

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A student in the School of Social Science whois a candidate for a degree with honors will,in addition to the designated requirements forthe several fields, also enroll in SeniorResearch (99). Candidates for honors musthave the approval of the appropriatedepartment. One reader of a senior thesismust come from outside the department ofthe major.

Physical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical Education

Physical education is an undergraduate degreerequirement at Brandeis. This requirement issatisfied by successful completion of two,semester-long, noncredit activity courses,participation on a varsity athletics team, orby passing a fitness test taken during the firsttwo years. Students should complete thephysical education requirement by the end oftheir sophomore year.

Completion of one full season of participationon a varsity athletics team, as certified by theDepartment of Athletics, is equal to thecompletion of one, semester-long noncreditcourse. A student may satisfy the physicaleducation requirement through thecompletion of two full seasons ofparticipation on a varsity athletics teams.

Students may earn exemption from all or partof the physical education requirement byscoring well on a battery of physical fitnesstests that are administered at the Universityeach year. Participation in these exemptiontests is voluntary, and the opportunity isavailable only during a student’s first twoyears at the University. For additional details,see the introductory remarks in the “physicaleducation” course offerings section. Transferstudents may offer physical education coursesthat appear on the transcripts of theirprevious institutions.

Academic Regulations

Rate of Work LimitsRate of Work LimitsRate of Work LimitsRate of Work LimitsRate of Work Limits

NumberNumberNumberNumberNumber EquivalentEquivalentEquivalentEquivalentEquivalentof Coursesof Coursesof Coursesof Coursesof Courses number ofnumber ofnumber ofnumber ofnumber of

creditscreditscreditscreditscredits

Minimum 3 12per semester

Maximum 5.5 22per semester

Minimum 7 28per year

Maximum 11 44per year

Exceptions to Rate of Work ProvisionsExceptions to Rate of Work ProvisionsExceptions to Rate of Work ProvisionsExceptions to Rate of Work ProvisionsExceptions to Rate of Work Provisions

Students may petition the Committee onAcademic Standing for exceptions to the rateof work provisions. Exceptions are rarelymade to the minimum rate of work limits.Students working below the minimum rate ofwork without permission will be placed onprobation and may be subject to withdrawal.

Students may not petition to exceed themaximum rate of work during their first yearat Brandeis.

The minimum course load for students in theBrandeis Adult Student Option is one courseper semester. Students in this program paytuition at the per-course rate.

Graduating seniors who will have earned 128credit hours and met all degree requirementsby the end of their final semester are allowedan exception to the minimum rate of workfor the academic year for their final semester.Graduating seniors are still held to theminimum rate of work for the semester (12credit hours).

With the permission of the UniversityRegistrar, a student may repeat a coursepreviously completed with a passing grade;however, the repeated effort will not counttoward the graduation standard of 32 coursesnor contribute toward the grade pointaverage.

Academic IntegrityAcademic IntegrityAcademic IntegrityAcademic IntegrityAcademic Integrity

Academic integrity is central to the missionof Brandeis University. As stated in theRights and Responsibilities, “Every memberof the University community is expected tomaintain the highest standards of academichonesty. A student shall not receive credit forwork that is not the product of the student’sown effort.” Examples of penalties for astudent found responsible for an infringementof academic honesty are: no credit for thework in question, failure in the course, andthe traditional range of conduct sanctionsfrom disciplinary warning through permanentdismissal from the University.

It is one of the chief obligations of eachmember of Brandeis’s academic communityto understand the University’s policiesregarding academic honesty and to upholdthose standards.

Allegations of academic dishonesty byundergraduate or graduate students arereported to the Office of StudentDevelopment and Conduct for adjudicationwithin the Student Judicial System.

Rate of WorkRate of WorkRate of WorkRate of WorkRate of Work

The normal rate of work is defined as fourcourses per semester, each bearing four credithours and each counting toward the 32courses required as the graduation standard.Some courses, notably physical educationcourses, do not contribute toward thecalculation of a legal course load or progresstoward the graduation standard. Studentsenrolling in them do so as a supplement to anotherwise legal program of study.

The minimum rate of workminimum rate of workminimum rate of workminimum rate of workminimum rate of work is three semestercourses per term and seven per academicyear.

The maximum rate of workmaximum rate of workmaximum rate of workmaximum rate of workmaximum rate of work is 5.5 semestercourses per term and 11 per academic year.

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Senior Reduced Rate StatusSenior Reduced Rate StatusSenior Reduced Rate StatusSenior Reduced Rate StatusSenior Reduced Rate Status

Senior reduced rate status enables seniors,who have completed all requirements andwho wish to take additional courses in thespring term, to take one or more semestercourses and to pay at the per-course rate. Toqualify for this status seniors must have:

A. Completed all general Universityrequirements.

B. Completed 32 semester courses and theacademic residency requirement.

C. Completed the requirements in at leastone major.

Seniors petition through the Office of theUniversity Registrar for this status. Suchpetitions must be approved before the firstday of instruction in the spring termaccording to the deadlines promulgated bythe Office of the University Registrar.Detailed information and petition forms maybe obtained from the Office of the UniversityRegistrar. Seniors participating in a four-yearB.A./M.A. program are not eligible forreduced rate status. Seniors should file theirpetitions no later than November 5.

Otherwise, permission to carry fewer coursesthan outlined above may be granted only bythe Committee on Academic Standing andonly on grounds of illness or personalhardship. Permission to work at the six-course per semester rate may be granted bythe Committee.

Changes in CoursesChanges in CoursesChanges in CoursesChanges in CoursesChanges in Courses

Registration and course enrollment occurprior to the beginning of each semester.During the first two weeks of each term,students finalize their course selections inconsultation with their faculty advisors. Finalcourse enrollment materials are filed at theend of that period.

Late EnrollmentLate EnrollmentLate EnrollmentLate EnrollmentLate EnrollmentRequests for program changes after thesecond week must be submitted to theCommittee on Academic Standing. Petitionsto add courses after the second week must beinitiated in the Office of UndergraduateAcademic Affairs; such requests are grantedonly in exceptional circumstances.

Dropping CoursesDropping CoursesDropping CoursesDropping CoursesDropping CoursesStudents who wish to drop a course,providing they adhere to the constraints ofrate of work, may do so on or before thedeadline announced in the Universitycalendar, normally the Friday closest to the50th day of instruction. Students who dropcourses before the 25th day of instructionmay drop without record. Students who dropcourses between the 26th day of instructionand the 50th day of instruction will have thecourse appear on their permanent record witha “W” (“dropped”) notation. Petitions to dropa course after the deadline must be initiatedin the Office of Undergraduate AcademicAffairs; such requests are granted only inexceptional circumstances. If granted, theCommittee on Academic Standing willnormally instruct the University Registrar torecord a grade of “W” (“dropped”) on thestudent’s permanent record.

Elective CoursesElective CoursesElective CoursesElective CoursesElective Courses

Any course not used in the fulfillment of aspecific degree requirement or fulfillment ofmajor requirements is considered an elective.Students are strongly encouraged to takeelective courses to complement a strongliberal arts foundation.

Independent study courses and seniorresearch courses may also be consideredelectives if not used to complete a major.Enrollment in such courses requires thesignature of the instructor and departmentchair.

AuditingAuditingAuditingAuditingAuditing

There is no formal audit status forundergraduate students. Students wishing toaudit a course informally must secure thepermission of the instructor.

Class StandingClass StandingClass StandingClass StandingClass Standing

The minimum number of semester coursesrequired for advancement to each class is asfollows: sophomore: 6; junior: 14; senior: 22.The minimum number of courses required forgraduation is 32.

AttendanceAttendanceAttendanceAttendanceAttendance

All students are expected to attend classesregularly. Students on probation arecompelled by University policy to attendevery class meeting. In addition, anindividual faculty member may establishattendance requirements for all students inthe course, and may insist on the completionof all assignments even if a student was notin attendance for the period.

Classes begin at 10 minutes after the hourand end on the hour. Tardy students may bemarked absent at the discretion of theinstructor.

GradesGradesGradesGradesGrades

Grades are reported to the Office of theUniversity Registrar four times a year. Inarriving at these grades, faculty members areobliged to utilize the same criteria for allstudents in a course, and are at liberty toconsider any and all components of thestudent’s work in a course: written work,classroom participation, recitations,laboratory technique and reports, specialreports or research, and all examinations.Grading in full-year courses is cumulative sothat spring grades take into account the fallsemester work and replace the midyeargrades. The following grades will be usedwith plus or minus where appropriate:

AAAAA High Distinction

BBBBB Distinction

CCCCC Satisfactory

DDDDD Passing, butUnsatisfactory

EEEEE Failure

The letters “S” (Satisfactory) or “U”(Unsatisfactory) may be used as themidsemester grades for undergraduates. Atmidyear there must be a regular letter grade,even in full-year courses. The only exceptionis that “S” or “U” may be used in a full-yearreading course (usually numbered 99).

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The numerical equivalents of the grades asdetermined by the faculty are:

A+ or AA+ or AA+ or AA+ or AA+ or A 4.00

A-A-A-A-A- 3.67

B+B+B+B+B+ 3.33

BBBBB 3.00

B-B-B-B-B- 2.67

C+C+C+C+C+ 2.33

CCCCC 2.00

C-C-C-C-C- 1.67

D+D+D+D+D+ 1.33

DDDDD 1.00

D-D-D-D-D- 0.67

EEEEE 0.00

Final grades are available to students throughthe registration system upon posting by theUniversity Registrar after the end of eachsemester.

Credit/No Credit GradingCredit/No Credit GradingCredit/No Credit GradingCredit/No Credit GradingCredit/No Credit Grading

Certain courses, specifically ENG 19a, ENG79a and b, ENG 109a and b, ENG 119a and b,ENG 139a and b, MUS 10a,b-15a,b, MUS111a and b, MUS 112a and b, MUS 116a andb, and credit-bearing peer assistantships, donot utilize letter grades. For pedagogicalreasons, the grades assigned in these coursesare either Credit (“CR”) or No Credit (“NC”),accompanied by written evaluations that arenot included in the student’s transcript.These grades are the equivalent of “pass” and“fail” for purposes of computing grade pointaverages. A student may take an unlimitednumber of semester courses graded CR/NC.However, a course utilizing this gradingpattern may not be undertaken in a semesterin which the student has fewer than twocourses (eight credits) enrolled on a regularletter-graded basis.

Degrees with HonorsDegrees with HonorsDegrees with HonorsDegrees with HonorsDegrees with Honors

Students whose grade point average at theend of the junior year is 3.00 or above in theirmajor may petition the department concernedfor permission to work for honors in theirmajor. Please consult the individualdepartment listings as the GPA required topetition may vary. Department distinction isawarded by each department orinterdepartmental committee. The levels ofdistinction are “honors,” “high honors,” or“highest honors.”

The awards of cum laude and magna cumlaude require a cumulative grade pointaverage of 3.500 and 3.700, respectively.

The award of summa cum laude requires acumulative grade point average of 3.800 andthe award of distinction in the major.

The University has a policy of depositinghonors theses with the Library and makingthem available to future students andscholars for research purposes.

Phi Beta KappaPhi Beta KappaPhi Beta KappaPhi Beta KappaPhi Beta Kappa

The University is host to a chapter of the PhiBeta Kappa Society. Each year, a highly selectgroup of seniors and an even more limitedgroup of juniors are elected to this nationalhonor society. An extremely high level ofacademic achievement is necessary.Membership in this society is by invitationonly.

Pass/Fail OptionPass/Fail OptionPass/Fail OptionPass/Fail OptionPass/Fail Option

Undergraduate students may enroll in up tofour semester courses pass/fail. Grades of“pass” (“P” for performance at the D- level orabove) will not be used in computing gradepoint averages. Grades of “fail” (“F” forperformance below a D- level) will beconverted to grades of “E” and will be used incomputing grade point averages.

The following constraints apply to the use ofthe P/F grading option:

A.A.A.A.A. No more than one course may be takenpass/fail during a single term.

B.B.B.B.B. No courses used to fulfill any generalUniversity requirement may be taken on thepass/fail grading option. No more than onecourse (and never the final one) in the foreignlanguage sequence may be taken pass/fail ifthe language is being offered in satisfaction ofthe foreign language requirement.

C.C.C.C.C. Normally, courses taken pass/fail will notsatisfy major requirements. (Somedepartments may allow courses in excess ofthose required for the major to be taken pass/fail; consult the undergraduate advising headfor major-specific practices.)

D.D.D.D.D. In full-year courses the elected gradingoption (pass/fail or letter grade) applies toboth semesters and may not be changed atmidyear. (Such a course taken pass/fail wouldexpend two of the allowable four pass/failsemesters.)

E.E.E.E.E. Selection of the pass/fail grading option fora course must be made on or before thedeadline announced in the Universitycalendar, normally the Friday closest to the20th day of instruction. A course attemptedon the pass/fail basis, in which the studentreceived a passing grade, may be converted toa P grade after the end of the semester andbefore the announced deadline in thefollowing semester, normally the Fridayclosest to the 20th day of instruction.

F.F.F.F.F. In an undergraduate’s final semester,conversion of a course attempted on the pass/fail basis, in which the student received apassing grade, must be converted to a P gradebefore the deadline announced in theUniversity calendar for the receipt of seniorgrades, normally three days after the last dayof final examinations.

Petitions will not be entertained forexception to the above constraints anddeadlines. Arrangements between studentsand instructors do not constitute officialpass/fail enrollment. Instructors are notinformed of the grading option that a studenthas chosen. Students taking courses pass/failmust complete all assignments andexaminations. Undergraduate students electthe P/F option by completing, in person, anUndergraduate Pass/Fail Form at the Office ofthe University Registrar, 124 Kutz Hall, priorto the published deadline.

Incompletes and Excused AbsencesIncompletes and Excused AbsencesIncompletes and Excused AbsencesIncompletes and Excused AbsencesIncompletes and Excused Absencesfrom Final Examsfrom Final Examsfrom Final Examsfrom Final Examsfrom Final Exams

Students who are unable to take their finalexaminations for legitimate reasons and wishto request a make-up exam must obtainadvance authorization from the Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs.

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Make-up exams may be scheduled for conflictresolution or the make-up exam period in thefollowing semester with permission of theinstructor. Arrangements cannot be made totake a final exam prior to the scheduled examtime. Students who have three exams in arow may, with permission of the instructor,reschedule one exam either during theconflict resolution or the make-up examperiod in the following semester.

If a student is absent without excuse from aterm-end examination and does not obtainauthorization for a make-up examination, thestudent will be given a grade of zero on theexam. The instructor will be asked to supplya grade for the course. If the instructor fails todo so on or before the institutional deadline,the registrar will enter a failing grade on thestudent’s record.

A student is expected to complete the workin each course before the beginning of theexamination period. Students unable tocomplete the work in a course by this timefor legitimate reasons may request anIncompleteIncompleteIncompleteIncompleteIncomplete. Application forms must beobtained from and returned to the Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs by the lastday of instruction. Approval of the instructoris required; students on probation will not begranted incompletes. The work must becompleted by a date stipulated by theinstructor and in no case later than twoweeks after the beginning of the nextsemester. The grade for the course must befiled by the instructor no later than the thirdweek of the next semester.

The record of a student will display anincomplete or absence until a permanentgrade has been provided or until thesedesignations expire. Upon expiration, if apermanent final grade has not been submittedto replace the temporary grade, the registrar isinstructed to record an “E” for the course.Such a grade may be altered only by specialpetition to the Committee on AcademicStanding.

When other required academic exercises,such as laboratory assignments, minor papers,or quizzes are not completed, and when suchnoncompliance is excused, instructors may,at their discretion, require the work to bemade up or not count the assignment indetermining a grade. When there is nosatisfactory excuse for the incomplete work,instructors may record a failing grade.

The Committee on AcademicThe Committee on AcademicThe Committee on AcademicThe Committee on AcademicThe Committee on AcademicStandingStandingStandingStandingStanding

The Committee on Academic Standing(COAS) serves as the academic review boardfor undergraduate students in the College ofArts and Sciences. The Committee evaluatesstudent records at the end of each semester todetermine academic standing. Academicstanding refers to whether a student has asatisfactory or unsatisfactory academic record(see the Academic Status section in followingcolumn for further details). The Committeealso hears all cases of required withdrawalfrom and readmission to the University, andrecommends to the faculty degrees andhonors for undergraduates. The Committeemeets monthly to evaluate student requests(petitions) for exceptions to Universityacademic regulations and other cases thatwarrant special consideration. To ensuretimely attention to requests, COAS hasdelegated the authority to address routinematters to the Executive Council (EXCO),which meets on a weekly basis.

The Committee consists of the dean of artsand sciences, or his/her designee, who servesas chair, eight members of the facultyselected by the dean in consultation with theCouncil of the Faculty Senate, the dean ofstudent life, and the University registrar. Alsoin attendance as non-voting members are theclass deans, associate registrar, director of theTransitional Year Program, and the associatedean of student enrichment services.

A student may petition the committeethrough his/her class dean, who will presentthe student’s written petition to thecommittee. COAS may ask the class dean forclarification or additional information asnecessary. COAS determines by majority votewhether to approve or deny the petition.COAS may, at its discretion, defer itsdecision and require additional informationin support of the petition. The decision thatCOAS reaches is communicated to thestudent by the class dean.

A student may appeal a decision by COASunder certain circumstances. In cases ofrequired withdrawal from the University thestudent may appeal the committee’s decisionto the dean of arts and sciences. The decisionof the dean is final and no further appeals arepossible. In all other cases students mayrequest reconsideration by COAS only underthe following circumstances: where thestudent has new evidence, not previouslyavailable, which could have materiallyaffected the decision of COAS; or evidence ofprocedural error. Once COAS has ruled onthe petition for reconsideration, a studentmay submit a written appeal to the dean ofarts and sciences. The decision of the deanwill be final.

For additional information about COAS andthe process of petitioning COAS, pleasecontact the Office of UndergraduateAcademic Affairs.

Academic StatusAcademic StatusAcademic StatusAcademic StatusAcademic Status

At the end of each semester the Committeeon Academic Standing announces the Dean’sList of honor students. Students are placed onthe Dean’s List when they have earned agrade point average in the preceding semesterof 3.50 or higher and have not received a D, E,U, F, or NC (labs and physical educationincluded) or more than one C; and havereceived a regular letter grade in at least threeregular, four-credit courses. Seniors doinghonors work in the fall may receive an “S” inthat course (99) and still be eligible. Dean’sList students receive formal acknowledgmentof this achievement from the Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs.

Degree eligibility normally requires acumulative grade point average of at least2.000.

Students who work below the minimum rateof work without permission will beconsidered to have an unsatisfactory recordand will be placed on probation and may besubject to withdrawal from the University.

A satisfactory semester record contains nogrades of E, F, or NC, no more than one gradeof D, and requires a semester grade pointaverage of at least 2.000. Students currentlyin good academic standing receiving a singlegrade of D, with a semester grade pointaverage of at least 2.000, will be placed onadvising alert; however, if the course isrequired for the major, the student may beplaced on probation. Students currently onadvising alert receiving a single grade of D,with a grade point average of at least 2.000,will be placed on probation. At theconclusion of each semester the Committeeon Academic Standing shall review therecords of students whose performance isunsatisfactory. Such students will be placedon probation or required withdrawal statusaccording to the guidelines specified on thefollowing chart:

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SemesterSemesterSemesterSemesterSemester SemesterSemesterSemesterSemesterSemester SemesterSemesterSemesterSemesterSemesterRecordRecordRecordRecordRecord GPA <2.000GPA <2.000GPA <2.000GPA <2.000GPA <2.000 GPA 2.000 or >GPA 2.000 or >GPA 2.000 or >GPA 2.000 or >GPA 2.000 or >

1 D Probation Advising AlertProbation*

1 E, F, or Probation ProbationNC

More than Probation/ Probationone Withdrawalunsatisfactorygrade

*Probation occurs if a student was onadvising alert in the immediately precedingsemester or if the D is earned in a course inthe student’s major.

To be restored to good standing, a student onprobation must earn in the followingsemester a satisfactory record with noincomplete grades. Repeated semesters ofunsatisfactory work may lead to requiredwithdrawal for a period of one year. TheUniversity may require withdrawal at anyat anyat anyat anyat anytimetimetimetimetime from a student whose academicperformance is so profoundly deficient as tosuggest an inability to meet academicrequirements. Students are informed inwriting of any change in academic status.

Involuntary withdrawal from the Universityoccasioned by academic deficiency requiresthe student to interrupt formal study for aminimum of one year. After that time theCommittee on Academic Standing willconsider application for readmission. Primaryconsiderations in making readmissiondecisions are evidence of sustained andproductive activity during the period ofabsence from the campus, evidence of seriousacademic purpose, and pertinent letters ofrecommendation attesting to the candidate’sreadiness to resume formal study. Coursestaken for academic credit while oninvoluntary withdrawal from the Universityare not eligible for transfer toward theBrandeis degree.

Leave of AbsenceLeave of AbsenceLeave of AbsenceLeave of AbsenceLeave of Absence

Any degree-seeking undergraduate studentwho has been in residence for two semesters,and who has a complete and satisfactoryrecord from the preceding semester, is eligiblefor a leave of absence. A leave of absence isgranted for one or two semesters and may beextended once only. Normally, leaves arearranged in advance through the Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs.

On an exceptional basis, personal leave maybe granted for a semester in progress, inwhich case permission must be secured fromthe Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairsno later than the 20th day of instruction.Students are required to inform the Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs in writing oftheir intentions at a specified date prior tothe beginning of the term in which they arescheduled to register. Credit will not begranted for academic work taken at otherinstitutions during a leave of absence.

Leave of Absence for Medical ReasonsLeave of Absence for Medical ReasonsLeave of Absence for Medical ReasonsLeave of Absence for Medical ReasonsLeave of Absence for Medical Reasons

A student may petition to take a Leave ofAbsence for Medical Reasons for up to oneyear for personal health or family healthreasons. Petitions and supportingdocumentation are submitted to the Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs. During aleave of absence for medical reasons, studentsmay take two courses (eight credits) persemester for a maximum of four courses (16credits). Courses must be approved by theOffice of the University Registrar prior toenrollment. Course credits may count towardthe 128 credits needed for graduation asdefined in the academic residencyrequirement.

Voluntary Withdrawal from the UniversityVoluntary Withdrawal from the UniversityVoluntary Withdrawal from the UniversityVoluntary Withdrawal from the UniversityVoluntary Withdrawal from the University

A student wishing to withdraw from theUniversity may do so at any time up to andinclusive of the last day of instruction.Withdrawals requested after the last day ofinstruction must be approved by theCommittee on Academic Standing. When astudent withdraws during or at the end of asemester course enrollments are notexpunged from his/her record, rather a gradeof “W” (“dropped”) is entered for each course.From students who withdraw in goodstanding, the Committee on AcademicStanding will consider applications forreadmission after one full semester of absencefrom the campus. Other students may applyfor readmission after one calendar year haselapsed. Courses taken at other institutionswhile on withdrawal from the University arenot eligible for transfer toward the Brandeisdegree.

Extended CreditExtended CreditExtended CreditExtended CreditExtended Credit

A student who has completed eight semestersof study at Brandeis (or the equivalent in thecase of transfer students) and who has earneda minimum of 120 semester-course credits(equivalent to 30 four-credit courses) iseligible for Extended Credit status. Thisstatus allows completion of requiredcoursework only. Extended credit coursesmay be taken over the summer (at Brandeis orelsewhere) or during the academic year eitherat Brandeis with tuition being charged on aper-course basis, or at another university (ifthe student has not already transferred in themaximum number of courses allowed).Students who complete their coursework onExtended Credit status are awarded theirdegrees at the first end of term following theevaluation and posting of the extended creditto their academic records. The award andposting of extended credit is dependent uponthe following: prior approval by the Office ofthe University Registrar of the courses to betaken; grades of the appropriate level (B- forsummer courses, C- for courses during theacademic year); and the receipt by the Officeof the University Registrar of an officialtranscript from the school where anyextended credit courses were completed.

Students who do not meet the above criteria(eight semesters and 120 course credits) arenot eligible for this option and must petitionfor a ninth semester in residence through theOffice of Undergraduate Academic Affairs.

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applications must include a proposed courseof study, specifying how all degreerequirements will be met. Seniorsparticipating in the four-year B.A./M.A.program are not eligible for senior reducedrate status.

Computer science, International BusinessSchool, and Near Eastern and Judaic Studiesoffer programs in which the bachelor’s degreeis conferred at the end of the fourth year, andthe requirements for a master’s degree aresatisfied with one additional year of study atthe graduate level. Consult the departmentsfor details.

Independent Interdisciplinary MajorIndependent Interdisciplinary MajorIndependent Interdisciplinary MajorIndependent Interdisciplinary MajorIndependent Interdisciplinary Major

An independent interdisciplinary major (IIM)offers students with interdisciplinaryacademic interests the opportunity to pursuea self-designed course of study with thesupport of appropriate Brandeis facultymembers and the approval of theUndergraduate Curriculum Committee.Independent interdisciplinary major proposalsinclude courses in at least two, and preferablymore, departments at the University andform an integrated program focusing on someissue, theme, or subject area not availablewithin the context of existing departmentalmajors. An independent interdisciplinarymajor must be declared before the end of thestudent’s junior year. The faculty committeethe student assembles for the IIM normallyconsists of three Brandeis faculty members,the chair of which must be from the facultyof arts and sciences.

Additional information and guidance indesigning an independent interdisciplinarymajor may be obtained in the Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs.

MinorsMinorsMinorsMinorsMinors

In addition to a major, students have theopportunity to select a “minor.” A minorconsists of a coherent group of coursesdefined by a department or aninterdepartmental program. Minors are eithera limited version of a major, a morespecialized subset of a particular field ofstudy, or a structured opportunity to exploreareas of study that are interdisciplinary inscope. Completion of the requirements of aminor is noted on a student’s transcript.Students must declare their participation inminors and are limited to a maximum ofthree. The specific requirements of theminors may be found with the departmentalor interdepartmental listings in thispublication.

Student must declare any minors no laterthan February 5 of their senior year.

MinorsMinorsMinorsMinorsMinors

African and Afro-American StudiesAnthropologyArt HistoryBusinessChemistryClassical StudiesComparative LiteratureComputer ScienceCreative WritingEast Asian StudiesEconomicsEducationEducation StudiesEnglish, American, and AnglophoneLiteratureEnvironmental StudiesFilm StudiesFrench Language and LiteratureGerman Language and LiteratureHealth: Science, Society, and PolicyHebrew Language and LiteratureHistoryHistory of IdeasInternational and Global StudiesInternet StudiesIslamic and Middle Eastern StudiesItalian StudiesJournalismLanguage and LinguisticsLatin American and Latino StudiesLegal StudiesMathematicsMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMusicNear Eastern and Judaic StudiesPeace, Conflict, and Coexistence StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPoliticsReligious StudiesRussian and East European StudiesRussian Language and LiteratureSocial Justice and Social PolicySpanish Language and LiteratureTheater ArtsWomen’s and Gender StudiesYiddish and East European Jewish Culture

Dual Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree ProgramsDual Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree ProgramsDual Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree ProgramsDual Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree ProgramsDual Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Programs

The four-year Bachelor’s/Master’s Program isdesigned to enable exceptional or giftedundergraduates to earn two degreessimultaneouslysimultaneouslysimultaneouslysimultaneouslysimultaneously during their period of study atBrandeis University. If a student has notcompleted the requirements for the master’sportion of the program at the end of thefourth year then only the bachelor’s degree isawarded.

Any program offering graduate study iseligible to offer a four-year dual degreeprogram. At present, participating programsare anthropology, biochemistry, biology,chemistry, history, mathematics,neuroscience, physics, and politics.

Requirements for the bachelor’s degree,defined by the College of Arts and Sciences,remain unaffected by participation in theprogram. Students will be eligible for thesimultaneous award of the bachelor’s andmaster’s degrees if, while completingundergraduate requirements, they can:

A.A.A.A.A. fulfill a minimum of three years’ residenceon campus

B.B.B.B.B. submit a master’s thesis in departmentsrequiring one (Whether such thesis may alsobe considered for undergraduate departmentalhonors may differ among programs, and willbe addressed specifically in the programrequirements.)

C.C.C.C.C. complete a total of 38 courses (152semester-hour course credits), of which atleast four must be at the graduate level andnot counted toward undergraduate majorrequirements

D.D.D.D.D. complete all other departmental andUniversity requirements that apply to earninga master’s degree in the chosen department.Specifically, undergraduates should be awarethat “B-” is the minimal grade that yieldsprogress toward a graduate degree.

A student must make formal writtenapplication for admission to this program onforms available at the Office of the GraduateSchool of Arts and Sciences. This must bedone by May 1 of the student’s junior year(usually the sixth semester at Brandeis).Transfer students should apply by the fourthsemester in residence. (Interested transferstudents are advised to consult with theiradvisors and the Graduate School of Arts andSciences when they first enter Brandeis inorder to plan their course of study.) All

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Undergraduate ResearchUndergraduate ResearchUndergraduate ResearchUndergraduate ResearchUndergraduate ResearchOpportunitiesOpportunitiesOpportunitiesOpportunitiesOpportunities

Brandeis offers special opportunities forundergraduates to engage in scholarlyresearch under the guidance of the faculty.Funds are available on a competitive basis tosupport student research enterprises duringthe academic year and during the summermonths. Further details about researchopportunities for undergraduates may beobtained from the Office of UndergraduateAcademic Affairs.

Internship for CreditInternship for CreditInternship for CreditInternship for CreditInternship for Credit

Internships allow students to apply the liberalarts skills of research, writing, and analysis inwork-world situations, thereby enhancing thedevelopment of these skills. A credit-bearinginternship should have a significant academiccomponent, provide a valuable learningexperience for the undergraduate, and make ameaningful contribution to the student’sprogram of study. It should require use ofresearch, writing, and/or analytical skills andinclude a specific project to be accomplishedin the designated time period.

Credit-bearing internships which meetweekly as a class are offered by departmentswith the course number “89.” Internshipcourses which are individually arranged by asingle student and instructor are offered withthe course number “92” and the course title“Internship and Analysis.” These courses aresubject to the normal enrollment deadlines,but require manual enrollment, which mustbe done at the Office of the UniversityRegistrar. Participation is normally limited tojuniors and seniors. A student may notreceive credit for more than two suchcourses, the equivalent of eight credit hours.Students interested in pursuing an internshipwhile on study abroad should contact theOffice of Undergraduate Academic Affairs forfurther information on procedures andrequirements specific to such opportunities.

Expected Components of Academic YearExpected Components of Academic YearExpected Components of Academic YearExpected Components of Academic YearExpected Components of Academic YearInternshipsInternshipsInternshipsInternshipsInternshipsStudents should work the equivalent of atleast ten and no more than 15 hours per weekfor at least ten weeks of a 13-week semester.Students should complete readings andwritten assignments considered appropriateby the instructor. Examples of assignmentsinclude submission of an annotatedbibliography of readings relevant to the worksite, several short papers (or one long paper), ajournal or log of experiences, and paperscompleted for the internship. Facultysponsors meet with interns at least onceevery two weeks to discuss learningobjectives, research methodologies, thebibliography or other assignments, work-siteexperiences, etc. Faculty sponsors and sitesupervisors should communicate at thebeginning, midterm, and end of the semester.The academic work related to the internshipshould contribute a significant portion of thefinal grade, but work performed at theinternship may also be included in thegrading process. The grade for the internshipcourse is determined solely by the facultymember.

Expected Components of Summer InternshipsExpected Components of Summer InternshipsExpected Components of Summer InternshipsExpected Components of Summer InternshipsExpected Components of Summer InternshipsCredit for a summer internship may beearned during the following fall semester ifthe internship and appropriate academic workare successfully completed. Students shouldobserve the guidelines established foracademic year internships with the followingadjustments. Arrangements with the facultysponsor should be completed prior to thestudent’s leaving Brandeis at the end of thespring term. Students should work theequivalent of at least six weeks and at least100 hours during the summer internship (e.g.,10 hours per week for 10 weeks, 17 hours perweek for six weeks, etc.). Faculty sponsorsshould meet with students at least six timesduring the fall semester to supervise readingsand written assignments related to theinternship. Although work performed at theinternship site may be included in the gradingprocess, the internship grade is determinedsolely by the instructor.

The Hiatt Career Center has established a listof internship sites that offer structured sitesupervision. Students are encouraged tocomplete post-internship evaluations at thecenter that will then be shared with otherBrandeis students seeking internships.

Undergraduate Peer AssistantshipsUndergraduate Peer AssistantshipsUndergraduate Peer AssistantshipsUndergraduate Peer AssistantshipsUndergraduate Peer Assistantshipsfor Creditfor Creditfor Creditfor Creditfor Credit

Peer teaching yields many benefits toundergraduate teachers and learners. TheUniversity has established uniform standardsfor the utilization of undergraduate peerassistants and for the awarding of academiccredit for such activities. Opportunities toserve as peer assistants are by invitation andgenerally limited to juniors and seniors whohave demonstrated exceptional academicachievement. Undergraduates serving in thiscapacity may be compensated for theirservices or receive one, and only one,semester course credit for their assistanceduring their Brandeis career. Credit-bearingpeer assistantships are enrolled under thecourse number “94” and the course title“Peer assistantship” and are subject to thenormal enrollment procedures and deadlines.Peer Assistant courses are offered exclusivelyon a credit/no-credit grading basis and are notfactored into the student’s grade pointaverage.

Tufts University School of MedicineTufts University School of MedicineTufts University School of MedicineTufts University School of MedicineTufts University School of MedicineEarly Acceptance ProgramEarly Acceptance ProgramEarly Acceptance ProgramEarly Acceptance ProgramEarly Acceptance Program

The Tufts University School of MedicineEarly Acceptance Program is designed foracademically strong undergraduate studentswho are pursuing a premedical curriculum.Successful completion of this programassures candidates of acceptance to TuftsUniversity School of Medicine aftergraduation.

Interested candidates apply to the program inthe spring of their sophomore year and areexpected to have completed at Brandeis twosemesters of general chemistry and biologywith laboratories and one semester of organicchemistry with a grade point average of 3.50or better, and a cumulative grade pointaverage of at least 3.50 at the time ofapplication. Students must apply by March 1and will be notified of their acceptance inJuly. Accepted students are expected tocomplete one year of physics, mathematics,English and American literature, andrequirements for graduation with a B+average before entering Tufts UniversityMedical School.

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Once accepted to the program, students willhave access to a faculty mentoring program atTufts Medical School, and the opportunity toparticipate in special seminars. Acceptedstudents will have until August 1 followingtheir sophomore year to accept the offer viathe AMCAS early decision process. If astudent does not accept the offer, he or shehas not jeopardized the chance to apply toany other medical school. For statisticalpurposes only, the MCAT is required foraccepted students and must be taken prior tomatriculation at the medical school.

Columbia University Law School’sColumbia University Law School’sColumbia University Law School’sColumbia University Law School’sColumbia University Law School’sAccelerated Program inAccelerated Program inAccelerated Program inAccelerated Program inAccelerated Program inInterdisciplinary Legal EducationInterdisciplinary Legal EducationInterdisciplinary Legal EducationInterdisciplinary Legal EducationInterdisciplinary Legal Education

Brandeis is affiliated with ColumbiaUniversity Law School in a special programthat allows two outstanding students to gainadmission to the Law School after three yearsat Brandeis. Students must have completed28 courses, have taken the Law SchoolAdmission Test, and have been nominated byBrandeis after a rigorous screening process.Students accepted by the ColumbiaUniversity Law School will complete theirfour courses required for the completion ofthe Brandeis degree during their second andthird years at the Law School. They will beawarded the Brandeis B.A. and the ColumbiaJ.D. simultaneously.

Students interested in this program areadvised to seek additional information at theoutset of their fourth semester in the Officeof Undergraduate Academic Affairs.

Columbia University School ofColumbia University School ofColumbia University School ofColumbia University School ofColumbia University School ofEngineering Combined DegreeEngineering Combined DegreeEngineering Combined DegreeEngineering Combined DegreeEngineering Combined DegreeProgramProgramProgramProgramProgram

Brandeis University and The Fu FoundationSchool of Engineering and Applied Science ofColumbia University have established a dualdegree program whereby students completethree years of coursework at BrandeisUniversity, then spend two years atColumbia University to complete therequirements for an engineering degree.Students admitted to the program andcompleting it successfully would be awardeda B.A. in physics (or possibly some otherscience major) from Brandeis University and aB.S. in engineering from ColumbiaUniversity.

Interested students should consult theprogram coordinator in the physicsdepartment as soon as possible in order toplan their curriculum to meet Columbiaprerequisites. Each engineering department atColumbia has its own set of prerequisitesthat can be obtained from the programcoordinator. Interested candidates must applyto the program prior to January 1 foradmission to Columbia University in thesubsequent fall semester. Beforematriculating at Columbia, a typical physicsmajor would have completed at Brandeis: thegeneral University requirements and at leastthe following courses (or equivalents): PHYS11a,b, 19a,b, 20a,b; MATH 10a,b, 21a,b, 37a;CHEM 11a,b, 18a,b; COSI 11a; and onecourse in economics. Students should alsohave earned a grade point average of 3.0 orabove. Letters of recommendation from theOffice of Undergraduate Academic Affairsand from the program coordinator at Brandeisare also required to apply.

Brandeis Summer SchoolBrandeis Summer SchoolBrandeis Summer SchoolBrandeis Summer SchoolBrandeis Summer School

The Brandeis Summer School offers studentsa diverse selection of undergraduate coursesin two, five-week sessions. Special summerprograms on campus and abroad providestudents with further opportunities for in-depth study.

The student has the opportunity to enroll incourses to meet University degreerequirements, accelerate individual programsof study, work toward a double major, or takeenrichment courses. A maximum of fourcourses may be used toward the academicresidency requirement. The average summerprogram course has a small studentenrollment, generating a rigorous butinformal atmosphere for teacher-studentinteraction.

Of particular interest to students are thestrong summer program offerings in the areaof premedical education, intensive languagestudy, computer science courses, the widevariety of liberal arts selections, and specialprograms in which academic workcomplements practical work experience.

A student may earn credit toward theBrandeis degree for no more than threesemester courses in one summer.

Students entering Brandeis as freshmen mustcomplete one semester at Brandeis beforeenrolling in Brandeis summer school courses.

For full information, see the Summer SchoolBulletin or contact The Rabb School ofContinuing Studies, 781-736-3424.

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Preparation for Professional TrainingPreparation for Professional TrainingPreparation for Professional TrainingPreparation for Professional TrainingPreparation for Professional Training

The College of Arts and Sciences does notdesign courses of study with specificvocational goals in mind. In pursuing a broadeducation in the liberal arts and sciences,students develop a firm foundation forsubsequent professional education.

ArchitectureArchitectureArchitectureArchitectureArchitecture

Architectural schools are looking for solidexperience in any major. It is not necessary tomajor in fine arts. There are several kinds ofcourses, however, that should be taken: basiccalculus and basic physics; basic design, lifedrawing, and as many other fine arts studiocourses as practicable; courses inarchitectural history; and principles of urbanstudies and other urban studies courses, iffeasible.

In addition, past experience indicates thatstudents should prepare an art portfolioconsisting of studies prepared in conjunctionwith basic design or another studio course.Finally, summer employment in architecturaloffices, gained on the student’s owninitiative, remains useful.

BusinessBusinessBusinessBusinessBusiness

Admission requirements for graduate schoolsof business typically include one or moreyears of full-time work experience in additionto rigorous academic training. Studentsseeking to go to business school afterBrandeis should therefore take courses atBrandeis that prepare them for entry-levelpositions in business and relatedorganizations. They should also follow acourse of study that develops their skills inlogical reasoning, critical reading, effectivewriting, quantitative analysis, libraryresearch, and oral expression. Businessschools usually do not prescribe a specificundergraduate major; while many successfulapplicants to business school are socialscience majors, majors in natural sciencesand humanities are also common. So the bestadvice is to exploit the liberal arts educationthat Brandeis offers, by following a course ofstudy that is interesting and challengingwhile simultaneously providing exposure tobusiness issues.

Brandeis offers an undergraduate minor inbusiness that enables students to combinepreparation for business with any major. Thisinterdepartmental program is offered by theSchool of Arts and Sciences and theInternational Business School. It includespreparation in accounting, introductions toeconomics and to all the major functions ofbusiness, broad perspectives on business fromrelated disciplines, elective courses in globalbusiness and entrepreneurship, and anoptional internship experience. See furtherdiscussion under the businessinterdisciplinary program in this Bulletin.

LawLawLawLawLaw

Most law schools advise undergraduates toconcentrate in what interests them since thelater specific legal training will build on theadvantages of a sound liberal arts education.

Although there is no prescribed program ofstudy for prospective law school applicants,many concentrate in such social sciences aspolitics, economics, history, and Americanstudies. Since law schools tend to look forevidence of a rigorous schedule of courses andhigh verbal competence, a background inlogic, the natural sciences, and English isdesirable. Although courses from the LegalStudies Program might familiarize theprospective law student with law schoolmaterial, it is not necessary that such coursesbe taken as preparation for professionaltraining.

Prospective applicants to law school shouldconsult the Hiatt Career Center for lawschool catalogs and Law School AdmissionsTest (LSAT) registration materials. Alsoavailable in that office is the Brandeis PrelawHandbook, which includes a survey of theexperiences of recent Brandeis alumni inseeking admission to law school, as well as amore detailed description of law schoolapplication procedures. Several members ofthe faculty serve informally as advisors toprospective law school applicants. Studentsrequesting a dean’s certification shouldcontact the Office of UndergraduateAcademic Affairs.

Medicine and DentistryMedicine and DentistryMedicine and DentistryMedicine and DentistryMedicine and Dentistry

The course of study for pre-healthprofessionals at Brandeis is more than simplya collection of required courses. An assistantdean in the Office of UndergraduateAcademic Affairs is available for advice andguidance throughout a student’sundergraduate career. In the junior year, eachstudent is assigned a faculty member on theBoard of Premedical Advisors. These advisorsprovide ongoing guidance, aid in theapplication procedure, and participate in thepreparation of letters of recommendation.

The basic requirements for pre-healthprofessionals are satisfied by the followingcourses: two introductory courses (pluslaboratory) in general chemistry, organicchemistry, physics, and biology.

A Guide for Premedical Students at BrandeisUniversity, a comprehensive handbook thataddresses all aspects of the premedicalcurriculum and the process of applying tomedical schools, is available to all premedicalstudents at www.brandeis.edu/academaffairs/premed.htm.

TeachingTeachingTeachingTeachingTeaching

While the University does not have a majorin education, it offers a program that fulfillsMassachusetts’s requirements for teacherlicensure and at least partially fulfills those ofother states as well. Students interested inpreparing for careers as teachers in preschool,primary, or secondary schools should informthemselves of certification requirements inthe state where they plan to work and shouldconsult the director of the EducationProgram.

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who plan to study abroad in the junior year,or who are graduate students undertaking pre-dissertation or dissertation research abroad.The Saul Epstein-Meyer SchindlerEndowment for Overseas Study providesadditional funding for humanities students,while the Helen Ke Scholarship providesfunding for students studying abroad inChina. These programs are competitive;awards are made on the basis of academicexcellence and financial need. The Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs providesinformation and assistance in applying for theSachar scholarships, as well as for overseasstudy grants available through the Fulbright,Rhodes, Marshall, and DAAD competitions.

Students approved to study abroad will payBrandeis tuition and certain fees, therebymaintaining their status as currently enrolledstudents, and as such, the Brandeis financialaid for which they are eligible will beportable. More information on this policychange is available on the study abroadwebsite at www.brandeis.edu/uaa/abroad.

Domestic Off-Campus StudyDomestic Off-Campus StudyDomestic Off-Campus StudyDomestic Off-Campus StudyDomestic Off-Campus Study

Students in good standing may petition toundertake a full-time course of study, for oneor two semesters, at an approved college oruniversity located within the United States.To qualify for full-credit transfer upon return,a student must work at a full rate of work asdefined by the host institution and earngrades of at least a C-. Applicants must be ingood standing; must have a complete andsatisfactory record in the most recentsemester of Brandeis study; must havecompleted at least two semesters at Brandeis;and must have compelling academic reasons.Only in exceptional cases may the senior yearbe spent on domestic off-campus study.

Proposals for domestic off-campus studymust be submitted priorpriorpriorpriorprior to the period away,contain a detailed course of study for one ortwo semesters of full-time work ofdemonstrable academic merit, bear theapproval of the applicant’s faculty advisor,and develop a feasible plan for satisfying alldegree requirements by the expectedgraduation date.

Students approved for domestic off-campusstudy will pay Brandeis tuition and certainfees, thereby maintaining their status ascurrently enrolled students, and as such, theBrandeis financial aid for which they areeligible will be portable.

Complete information on the regulationsgoverning this program and assistance inpreparing proposals may be obtained from theOffice of Undergraduate Academic Affairs.

Cross-RegistrationCross-RegistrationCross-RegistrationCross-RegistrationCross-Registration

Full-time Brandeis students enjoy cross-registration privileges with Babson, Bentley,and Wellesley Colleges, as well as with theOlin College of Engineering, and with theundergraduate schools of arts and sciences atBoston College, Boston University, and TuftsUniversity. Under this program students mayearn credit toward the Brandeis degreewithout payment of additional tuitionthrough satisfactory completion of coursestaken on these neighboring campuses. Across-registration course may be the fourth orfifth course in a student’s program—a studentmust be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit-hours in Brandeis courses to be eligible tocross-register. Cross-registration courses donot count toward the courses required foracademic residency. Cross-registrationcourses and grades appear on Brandeistranscripts. Grades earned in cross-registeredcourses are not used in the calculation of thegrade point average. Additional informationmay be obtained from the Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs.

Summer School CreditSummer School CreditSummer School CreditSummer School CreditSummer School Credit

A student may complete courses at summerschools conducted by regionally accreditedcolleges and universities for placementpurposes, general degree requirements (exceptacademic residency), and major/minorrequirements as allowed by individualdepartments/programs. In order to be assuredthat credit will be granted upon satisfactorycompletion, students should obtain approvalin advance from the Office of the UniversityRegistrar. Courses must be taken at summerprograms of at least five weeks in durationwith a minimum of 37 contact hours. Forsummer work taken at institutions otherthan Brandeis, only grades of B- or higher willreceive credit. A student may earn credit forno more than three semester courses in onesummer.

Students seeking credit for a summer courseconducted by accredited colleges anduniversities overseas should obtain approvalin advance from the Office of UndergraduateAcademic Affairs.

Study AbroadStudy AbroadStudy AbroadStudy AbroadStudy Abroad

Brandeis University permits students to applycredits earned if they enroll in specifiedprograms abroad that provide a sound courseof study to enrich and enhance the Americancollegiate experience. Students may receivecredit toward their Brandeis degrees throughparticipation in educational programs abroadthat have been approved by theUndergraduate Curriculum Committee onthe recommendation of the Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs. Thiscommittee may permit eligible students toapply credits earned if they enroll in overseasprograms of American universities, or inspecial cases, to pursue individual programsof study at international universities. Over250 programs in 69 countries have beenapproved for Brandeis students’ participation.The Office of Undergraduate AcademicAffairs maintains a resource library ofmaterials on approved programs and offerscounseling to undergraduates interested inenriching their Brandeis experience with aperiod of international study. Students mustapply to the Office of UndergraduateAcademic Affairs for approval to studyabroad. Application deadlines can be found onthe study abroad website atwww.brandeis.edu/uaa/abroad. Eligibilitycriteria include appropriate class standing(usually junior), good academic and judicialstanding, a minimum 2.800 GPA, theapproval of the major department, acompelling academic reason, and a plan forcompleting all Brandeis degree and majorrequirements within eight semesters.

Credit for work completed abroad will beaccepted from those programs previouslyapproved for overseas study by BrandeisUniversity, or from programs that receivespecial approval from the UndergraduateCurriculum Committee according toUniversity guidelines. Such transfer of coursecredits will not necessarily imply that thework will be accepted for major credit byindividual departments. Off-campus studycan not be a student’s final semester atBrandeis. In order to receive credit for workdone abroad, students must return toBrandeis for at least one semester during theacademic year at an eligible rate of work.

Outstanding students may apply for a limitednumber of special scholarship grants to aidthem in completing their program of studyabroad. The Abram L. Sachar InternationalFellowship Program awards stipends forinternational study to exceptional students

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Field StudyField StudyField StudyField StudyField Study

During junior or senior year, undergraduatesmay undertake a substantial research projectin certain majors in lieu of four semestercourses. Research may be conducted either oncampus or in the field—execution of theproject may involve prolonged absence fromthe Brandeis campus—at another institution,government agency, etc. The field studyproject must have the approval of thestudent’s department of major. The projectwill be supervised by a faculty advisorassigned by the department, and a secondmember of the faculty will participate inevaluation of the student’s work and theassignment of a grade. Work in the projectmay occupy a full semester or it may be oftwo semesters’ duration. In the latter case,the two semesters must be consecutive.Students may receive no more than foursemester-course credits for field study, andmay offer no more than two semester-coursecredits from the field study course toward thedepartment’s major requirements. Interestedstudents should explore the possibility offield study in their majors with a facultymember in their major department. Throughaffiliation with the School for Field Studies,up to four semester course credits may beearned for work at one of fiveenvironmentally oriented study centersabroad. SIT Study Abroad also offers fieldstudy options off-campus.

Air Force Reserve Officer TrainingAir Force Reserve Officer TrainingAir Force Reserve Officer TrainingAir Force Reserve Officer TrainingAir Force Reserve Officer TrainingCorpsCorpsCorpsCorpsCorps

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps(ROTC) is an educational and leadershipprogram designed to provide young men andwomen the opportunity to become Air Forceofficers while completing a bachelor’s ormaster’s degree. The Air Force ROTCprogram prepares students to assumechallenging positions of responsibility andimportance in the Air Force.

Through a cross-registered program withBoston University, interested Brandeisstudents may participate in the Air ForceReserve Officer Training Corps Program.Requirements include yearly aerospacestudies classes, leadership laboratory classes,and physical fitness training. Mandatoryweekly time commitments range from five toseven hours. Once students complete theirdegree, the Air Force offers a wide variety ofcareer fields from which to choose, includingflying opportunities as a pilot, navigator, orweapons controller.

In addition to the leadership and managementtraining that cadets receive, they can alsobenefit from several scholarship programs.

High school seniors can apply for four- andthree-year scholarships plus fees. Thescholarships range includes full-tuition,$15,000/year and $9,000/year. Scholarshipwinners also receive a $250-$400 stipend permonth, a $600 book allowance, and uniforms.Applications for scholarships are due byDecember 1 of senior year.

Freshmen and sophomores already in collegecan compete for 2-, 3-, and 3.5-yearscholarships, some of which cover fulltuition, others cover $15,000 per academicyear. All scholarship winners receive a $250-$400 stipend per month, a $600 bookallowance and uniforms.

For more information, contact theDepartment of Aerospace Studies, BostonUniversity, 118 Bay State Road Boston, MA02215 at 617-353-6316 or 4705. Classes areheld at Boston University. Additionalinformation is also available at www.bu.edu/af-rotc.

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The Graduate School ofArts and Sciences

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The Graduate School of Arts and Scienceswas formally established in 1953 when theUniversity’s Board of Trustees authorizedgraduate study in the Departments ofChemistry, Music, Psychology, and NearEastern and Judaic Studies. The generaldirection of the Graduate School is vested inthe Council of the Graduate School,comprised of a faculty representative of eachgraduate program and four graduate studentrepresentatives. The Council is chaired by thedean of arts and sciences. The functions ofthe Graduate Council, exercised inconsonance with University policy, are todetermine requirements for admission;provide programs of study and examination;establish and maintain requirements forgraduate degrees; make recommendations fordegrees; make recommendations for newareas of graduate study; establish suchregulations as may be considered necessary orexpedient for governing the Graduate School;and exercise a general supervision over itsaffairs. The dean of arts and sciences is thechair of the Graduate Council and the chiefexecutive officer of the Graduate School.

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The underlying ideal of the Graduate Schoolis to assemble a community of scholars,scientists, and artists, in whose company thestudent-scholar pursues study, research,training, and teaching. This objective isattained by individualizing programs of study,restricting the number of students accepted,maintaining continual contact betweenstudents and faculty, and fostering theintellectual potential of each student. Thegraduate programs are designed to educatebroadly as well as train professionally,preparing graduates for successful careers inacademia, government, and the private andnon-profit sectors. Degrees are granted on theevidence of intellectual growth anddevelopment, rather than solely on the basisof formal course credits. Fulfillment of theminimum requirements cannot, therefore, beregarded as the sole requisite for degrees.

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During the academic year 2006-07, graduateprograms will be offered in the followingareas:

American HistoryAnthropologyAnthropology & Women’s andGender StudiesBiochemistryBiophysics and Structural BiologyChemistryCoexistence and ConflictComparative HistoryComputer ScienceCultural ProductionEducation (Elementary)English and American LiteratureEnglish and American Literature & Women’sand Gender StudiesGenetic CounselingJewish Professional Leadership andManagement of Human Services (The HellerSchool)Jewish Professional Leadership and NearEastern and Judaic StudiesMathematicsMolecular and Cell BiologyMusicMusic & Women’s and Gender StudiesNear Eastern and Judaic StudiesNear Eastern and Judaic Studies andSociologyNear Eastern and Judaic Studies & Women’sand Gender StudiesNeurosciencePhysicsPoliticsPolitics and Social Policy (The Heller School)PsychologySociologySociology and Social Policy (The HellerSchool)Sociology & Women’s and Gender StudiesTeaching of HebrewTheater Arts

The Graduate School also offers post-baccalaureate programs in computer science,studio art, and premedical studies, as well asa diploma in Jewish studies and a certificatein Ancient Greek and Roman studies. Thereare also joint degree programs for Ph.D.students at the master’s and doctoral levels.

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The Graduate School office is located on thesecond floor of Kutz Hall. All requests forinformation and application forms should besubmitted through www.brandeis.edu/gsas/apply.

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Admission

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Specific requirements for each graduateprogram are to be found under the appropriateheadings in this Bulletin and on theinformation sheet with the application. Eachapplicant should consult these requirementsbefore filing an application. Except in unusualcircumstances, a student may apply to onlyone graduate program. Applicants may applyelectronically from the University website orthey may download the application foradmission from the website. The applicationfor admission should be completed andreturned in duplicate as soon as possible.

Applications for admission for the springterm should be filed by December 1. Ph.D.candidates are rarely admitted at midyear, butthose who do gain admission are eligible forfinancial aid. Master’s degree candidates maybe admitted and are eligible for financial aid.

All applicants must arrange to forward, induplicate, official transcripts of allundergraduate and graduate work. Inaddition, they must submit at least twoletters of recommendation, preferably fromprofessors with whom they have studied intheir proposed area of study. Applicants whohave engaged in graduate study elsewhereshould request at least one of therecommendations from a professor withwhom they have done graduate work.

Many programs also require the submissionof samples of work as well as the materialsdescribed above. Applicants should consultprogram requirements in a later section ofthis Bulletin for enumeration of additionalmaterials to be submitted.

All applications must be accompanied by theapplication fee of $55. The fee is payable bycheck or money order to Brandeis Universityor by credit card for applications submittedvia our website. No application will beNo application will beNo application will beNo application will beNo application will beprocessed until this fee is paid.processed until this fee is paid.processed until this fee is paid.processed until this fee is paid.processed until this fee is paid. There is aone-time fee waiver for Brandeis students,alumni, and staff.

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All applicants are considered on acompetitive basis. The number of studentsadmitted each year in each program is limitedso that the Graduate School may operateeffectively under its distinctive principles ofindividualized study and apprenticeship.Consequently, admission may sometimes bedenied to qualified persons. Meeting theminimum standards of admission merelyqualifies the applicant for a place in the groupfrom which final selections will be made.Selections are based on the applicant’s abilityto do graduate work of high quality, as shownby the distinction of his or her previousrecord, particularly in the proposed area ofstudy; the letters of recommendationsubmitted in support of the application; andhis or her presumed adaptability to theparticular graduate programs offered byBrandeis University. In addition, knowledgeof foreign languages, relevant practicalexperience in the field, samples of work, theresults of the GRE, and indications ofcharacter are considered.

Each application for admission with allsupporting records is first examined by theappropriate program committee. Thecommittee recommends to the dean of artsand sciences which applicants should beselected for admission and financial aid. Thedean reviews all applications in the light ofthe program’s recommendations.

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A student who has been accepted foradmission to the Graduate School will benotified by a letter specifying the date bywhich he or she must accept the offer ofadmission and awards, if any. Amatriculation fee of $300 must be filed byeach master’s degree, certificate, or diplomaapplicant upon notification of acceptance.This fee reserves a place in the class and iscredited toward the first semester tuition bill.If the student fails to enroll or withdraws hisor her application, the matriculation fee isnot refunded. If a student selected foradmission indicates that he or she does notintend to accept the offer or fails to reply bythe date specified, the admission offerbecomes void and another applicant may beaccepted.

As a rule, only well-qualified applicants whohave completed at least the normal four-yearprogram leading to the bachelor’s degree willbe considered for admission to the GraduateSchool. Graduates of schools outside theUnited States and others who have completedthe equivalent of a bachelor’s degree programmay apply, describing in detail theeducational program they have completed.

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Applicants for admission to the graduateprograms in American history, anthropology,biochemistry, biophysics and structuralbiology, chemistry, comparative history,English and American literature, geneticcounseling, Jewish professional leadership,mathematics, molecular and cell biology,neuroscience, physics, politics, psychology,and sociology must submit official results ofthe Graduate Record Examination (GRE).Applicants to the Hornstein JewishProfessional Leadership Program may submitthe official results of the GMAT in lieu of theGRE. All other applicants are urged to takethe GRE. Consult specific programs foradditional test requirements. In order for theresults of the GRE to be considered, theapplicant should take the examination nolater than January preceding the academicyear for which application is made.Information concerning the GRE is availablefrom the Educational Testing Service,Princeton, NJ 08541-6155.

Applicants whose native language is notEnglish, regardless of the field of graduatestudy, are required to submit the officialscore of the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL). The minimum score foradmission to the Graduate School is 600(paper-based test), 250 (computer-based test),or 100 (web-based test). They are also advisedto take the Test of Written English (TWE) andTest of Spoken English (TSE). Applicationsfor admission to the test should be made toTOEFL, Educational Testing Service,Princeton, NJ 08541-6155, USA.

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Brandeis University subscribes to the“Resolution Regarding Scholars, Fellows,Trainees, and Graduate Assistants” of theCouncil of Graduate Schools in the UnitedStates. The resolution states:

Acceptance of an offer of financial support(such as a graduate scholarship, fellowship,traineeship, or assistantship) for the nextacademic year by a prospective or enrolledgraduate student completes an agreementthat both student and graduate school expectto honor. In that context, the conditionsaffecting such offers and their acceptancemust be defined carefully and understood byall parties. Students are under no obligationto respond to offers of financial support priorto April 15; earlier deadlines for acceptance ofsuch offers violate the intent of thisResolution. In those instances in which astudent accepts an offer before April 15, andsubsequently desires to withdraw thatacceptance, the student may submit inwriting a resignation of the appointment atany time through April 15. However, anacceptance given or left in force after April 15

commits the student not to accept anotheroffer without first obtaining a written releasefrom the institution to which a commitmenthas been made. Similarly, an offer by aninstitution after April 15 is conditional onpresentation by the student of the writtenrelease from any previously accepted offer. Itis further agreed by the institutions andorganizations subscribing to the aboveResolution that a copy of this Resolutionshould accompany every scholarship,fellowship, traineeship, and assistantshipoffer.

Students must provide the Graduate Schooloffice with an official, final transcript of theirundergraduate record, and, if required by thegraduate program, any graduate work inprocess at the time of acceptance. In addition,students who are accepted are required toare required toare required toare required toare required tocomplete and return a medical questionnairecomplete and return a medical questionnairecomplete and return a medical questionnairecomplete and return a medical questionnairecomplete and return a medical questionnaireand a health insurance form.and a health insurance form.and a health insurance form.and a health insurance form.and a health insurance form. Registration isconditional upon receipt by UniversityHealth Services of these required forms.

If, after having been admitted, a studentcannot attend, he or she should notify theGraduate School as soon as possible. If such astudent wishes to be admitted in asubsequent academic year, he or she mustrequest reactivation of the application at theappropriate time, and update it with a newstatement of purpose and official transcripts,if applicable.

Applicants who have been denied admissionmay reapply in a later year, particularly ifthey have had further training that wouldstrengthen their applications or if they cansubmit additional letters of recommendation.

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International Students Requirements for theDegree

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Admission is valid only for one academicyear. Graduate programs normally reviewstudents’ academic progress annually.Satisfactory academic progress in a programalso involves maintaining the professionaland departmental standards expected in aparticular discipline or program. Academicinsufficiency or failure to make suitableprogress toward the degree may requirewithdrawal. A student’s record is reviewedannually and recommendations forreadmission are made by the graduateprograms. However, programs may reviewacademic records at the end of each semesterif a student is not making suitable academicprogress. In these cases, academic probationor withdrawal may result. Admission to theGraduate School does not imply that thesuccessful applicant will be accepted as acandidate for a graduate degree. Superiorperformance at Brandeis University isessential.

Graduates of international colleges anduniversities who have the equivalent of anAmerican bachelor’s degree and internationalstudents who have graduated from Americanuniversities may compete for admission andfinancial assistance at Brandeis, which isauthorized under federal law to enrollnonimmigrant alien students.

Entrance ExaminationsEntrance ExaminationsEntrance ExaminationsEntrance ExaminationsEntrance ExaminationsAll applicants whose native language is notEnglish must submit the official score of theTest of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL). Thorough competence in English isrequired for study at Brandeis. Applicantsshould consult specific programs foradditional test requirements. For informationconcerning the administration of the TOEFL,write to the Educational Testing Service,Princeton, NJ 08541-6155.

Financial AidFinancial AidFinancial AidFinancial AidFinancial AidFinancial aid in the form of scholarships andfellowships is available to outstanding Ph.D.students. Limited tuition grants are availableon the basis of need to master’s degreestudents. However, the total assistanceoffered usually covers only a small portion ofthe student’s expenses. Hence master’s degreestudents, when applying for admission,should indicate a means of financial support.

EmploymentEmploymentEmploymentEmploymentEmploymentThe regulations of the United StatesDepartment of Homeland Security limitstrictly the amount of paid work that astudent from abroad may do. TheInternational Students and Scholars Officewill provide further information regardingthis issue.

The following general requirements apply tothe awarding of graduate degrees in all areasof study. For specific program requirementsstudents should consult the appropriatesection of this Bulletin. Requirements forpost-baccalaureate certificate and diplomaprograms are listed in the relevant programsections of this Bulletin.

Master of Arts and Master of ScienceMaster of Arts and Master of ScienceMaster of Arts and Master of ScienceMaster of Arts and Master of ScienceMaster of Arts and Master of Science

In order to qualify for a master’s degree, thestudent must complete a minimum of oneyear’s residency at Brandeis University,ordinarily computed as eight term courses ofapproved study. Some programs require atwo-year residency. Please consult theappropriate program for detailed information.Programs offering master’s degrees mayrequire that the candidate demonstrate areading knowledge of at least one foreignlanguage and pass satisfactorily a general orqualifying examination which, at theprogram’s discretion, may be in one or moreparts and may be written, oral, or both.Where a thesis is required for the master’sdegree, two copies must be submitted to theprogram chair in final form by the datespecified in the current academic calendar.

The master’s degree must be earned withinfour years from the inception of graduatestudy at Brandeis University.

Master of Fine ArtsMaster of Fine ArtsMaster of Fine ArtsMaster of Fine ArtsMaster of Fine Arts

In order to qualify for the degree of Master ofFine Arts in music, the candidate mustcomplete a two-year residency at BrandeisUniversity, ordinarily computed as 12 termcourses at the graduate level, and must meetthe specific requirements for the degree as setforth under “Music, Requirements for theMaster of Fine Arts Degree,” in a later sectionof this Bulletin. Two copies of the thesis orcomposition must be submitted to theprogram chair in final form by the datespecified in the current academic calendar.

In order to qualify for the degree of Master ofFine Arts in theater arts, the candidate mustcomplete a three-year residency in design oracting, and meet the specific requirements forthe degree as outlined under “Theater Arts,Requirements for the Master of Fine ArtsDegree,” in a later section of this Bulletin.

The Master of Fine Arts degree must beearned within five years from the inception ofgraduate study at Brandeis University.

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Doctor of PhilosophyDoctor of PhilosophyDoctor of PhilosophyDoctor of PhilosophyDoctor of Philosophy

In order to qualify for the degree of Doctor ofPhilosophy, a student must ordinarilycomplete a minimum of four years ofgraduate study, including three full years ofresidence and a fourth year devoted to thepreparation of a doctoral dissertation. Undercertain conditions, credit for advancedstanding will be granted for work taken inresidence in graduate schools of otheruniversities. Each program reserves the rightto require prospective candidates for thedegree to perform work in excess of itsminimum standards to assure thoroughmastery of the area.

Prospective candidates may be required todemonstrate proficiency in at least oneforeign language. In all areas of study, thestudent must satisfactorily pass a general orqualifying examination which, at theprogram’s discretion, may be in one or moreparts and may be written, oral, or both. Inaddition, all prospective candidates mustwrite a doctoral dissertation and defend it in afinal oral examination.

Each student will have the opportunity todevelop skills as a teacher through closesupervision of progressive pedagogicexperiences by assisting or teaching acourse(s), as appropriate. Participation inongoing discipline-specific as well as skill-specific training through department- andschool-wide seminars during a student’steaching apprenticeship in the GraduateSchool of Arts and Sciences is expected.

To be eligible for the Ph.D. degree, thestudent must (1) complete all course,residence, and teaching requirements, (2) passall language and qualifying examinations, (3)have written and successfully defended thedoctoral dissertation, and (4) be otherwise ingood standing.

Students entering Brandeis University withno previous graduate work must earn thedoctorate within eight years from theinception of study. Students who are grantedcredit for a year of graduate work completedelsewhere must earn the degree within sevenyears from the inception of their study atBrandeis.

Students who have passed the terminal pointfor the degree must apply to the GraduateSchool for an extension no later than the finalsemester prior to the expiration of their timeto degree.

Degrees in PassingDegrees in PassingDegrees in PassingDegrees in PassingDegrees in Passing

Students enrolled in a Ph.D. program areallowed to apply for a master’s degree withinthat program if they have satisfied all therequirements for the particular master’sdegree. Students are limited to only onemaster’s degree in passing. Students may notapply for a master’s degree in passing if theyalready hold a master’s degree from theUniversity, unless there is no overlap (doublecounting) in the terms used to fulfill theresidency requirements for the two degrees.

Application for Graduate DegreesApplication for Graduate DegreesApplication for Graduate DegreesApplication for Graduate DegreesApplication for Graduate Degreesand Post-Baccalaureate Certificatesand Post-Baccalaureate Certificatesand Post-Baccalaureate Certificatesand Post-Baccalaureate Certificatesand Post-Baccalaureate Certificatesand Diplomasand Diplomasand Diplomasand Diplomasand Diplomas

Candidates for graduate degrees, certificates,and diplomas must file an application withthe University Registrar per the specifieddates in the academic calendar in the year inwhich the degree, certificate, or diploma is tobe awarded. Upon written recommendationfrom a candidate’s program or committee thatthe application be approved, the record willbe reviewed by the Graduate Council, whichrecommends the student to the University’sBoard of Trustees for the award of the degree,certificate, or diploma. Post-baccalaureatecertificate candidates must have a minimumof a B- grade point average to be eligible for acertificate. In case of failure or withdrawalfrom candidacy in any year, the student mustreapply by filing a new application in a lateryear.

Under special circumstances, a student in thePost-Baccalaureate Studio Art Program maybe given permission to return for continuedstudies. In this instance, the student wouldreceive the certificate at the end of his or herextended course of study.

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When a student is ready to write the doctoraldissertation, a dissertation reading committeeof no fewer than three faculty members, atleast one of whom is a tenured member of thefaculty and one of whom is outside of thestudent’s program, will be appointed by thechair of the student’s program. The student’sprincipal advisor will serve as the chair ofthis committee. The dissertation readingcommittee will guide the research for andpreparation of the dissertation. This

Language RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage Requirements

There is no University requirement forforeign language competency at either themaster’s or doctoral level.

Each program determines which languagesare acceptable as satisfying its foreignlanguage requirement. Some programs maynot require foreign language competency,while others may set requirements that willvary within the subfields offered by thoseprograms. In programs where languages arerequired, students are expected to satisfy therequirement as soon as possible.

For specific requirements of each program,consult the program listing in this Bulletin.

Joint DegreesJoint DegreesJoint DegreesJoint DegreesJoint Degrees

Interdisciplinary in design, the joint M.A.degree in women’s and gender studies and adiscipline aims to give M.A. and Ph.D.students a solid grounding in their discipline-specific program while offering them thetools with which to incorporate women’s andgender studies into their areas of research.This joint master’s option, which may bepursued as a terminal degree or along the wayto the Ph.D., is available in several programsthat are listed in the “Women’s and GenderStudies” section of the catalog. Consult therelevant sections of this Bulletin regardingthe joint Ph.D. degree programs in NEJS andsociology, politics and social policy, andsociology and social policy.

Students who are interested in designing ajoint Ph.D. degree in two doctoral programswithin the University may do so bypetitioning the graduate school with theirproposed program of study early in theirgraduate career. The admissions committeesfor both programs must approve the petition.It is understood that the student must satisfyall the requirements of both programs anddefend one dissertation before a defensecommittee comprised of faculty from bothprograms. Students should consult theassociate dean of graduate education for morespecific information about applying for a jointdoctoral degree.

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committee, with the approval of the associatedean for graduate education and of the chairof the student’s program, will appoint adissertation examining committee to presideover the student’s final oral examination andwill notify the candidate of the time andplace of the final oral examination at leasttwo weeks prior to the scheduled date of theexamination. A student must be registeredand enrolled in the term(s) in which thedissertation is defended and submitted to theGraduate School office. Two copies of thedissertation, as well as an abstract of no morethan 350 words, should be submitted to thedissertation reading committee for approval.The style and format of the dissertation isdetermined by each program.

The dissertation, when approved by thereaders, must then be deposited in theprogram office, where it will be available forinspection by all interested members of thefaculty for at least two weeks prior to thefinal oral examination.

The program will publish the time and placeof the candidate’s final oral examination andthe title of the doctoral dissertation. The finaloral examination will be open to any memberof the faculty engaged in graduate instructionand invited faculty members from otherinstitutions.

The dissertation examining committee,approved by the program chair and theassociate dean for graduate education, mustbe comprised of a minimum of three facultyexaminers, at least one of whom shall be atenured member of the Brandeis faculty, andone of whom shall be either a Brandeisfaculty member outside the student’sprogram or an expert in the student’s field ofstudy from another institution. Normally, allmembers of the committee must have a Ph.D.degree, although the program chair, inconsultation with the associate dean, maywaive the requirement when a potentialcommittee member has demonstrated acapacity to do research or be helpful insupervising a dissertation.

The examination may be restricted to adefense of the dissertation or may cover thewhole field of the dissertation. The candidatewill be notified by his or her program ofresponsibility for coverage prior to theexamination.


A report, signed by the dissertationexamining committee, certifying thecandidate’s successful performance on thefinal oral examination, will be submitted tothe University Registrar.

If the dissertation examining committeerequires substantial revisions of thedissertation text, the revisions must becompleted and accepted by the committeewithin six months of the dissertation defense,otherwise the dissertation must beredefended.

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No later than the dates specified in thecurrent academic calendar for February, May,and August degrees, the candidate mustdeposit in the Graduate School office onecopy (paper or electronic) of the finisheddissertation in a state suitable for microfilmand Xerox publication. The dissertation musthave the signed approval of the dissertationsupervisor and readers. Submission of thedissertation to, and acceptance by, theGraduate School constitutes the completionof degree requirements.

All students will receive a xerographicsoftbound copy of the dissertation; thosewishing a hardbound copy of the originaldissertation may order one through ProQuest/UMI. Softbound copies will also bedistributed to the department and to theLibrary. The Library will also receive amicrofiche copy. Dissertations submittedelectronically will be processed throughUniversity Microfilms in the same manner aspaper submissions; however, if a hardboundcopy is desired, the student must also supplya paper copy to the Graduate School office.The University has a policy of depositingdissertations in the Brandeis Libraries andmaking them available to students andscholars for research purposes. The candidatemust also submit one copy of an abstract ofthe dissertation, not to exceed 350 words,that has been approved by the dissertationsupervisor.

Detailed instructions for submittingdissertations are available from the GraduateSchool office. See also the statement in thisBulletin, under “Fees and Expenses,” on thefinal doctoral fee.

RegistrationRegistrationRegistrationRegistrationRegistration

Every resident, post-resident, andcontinuation student must register at thebeginning of each term, whether attendingregular courses of study, carrying on researchor independent reading, writing a thesis ordissertation, or utilizing any academic serviceor facility of the University.

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Before enrolling, the student should plan aprogram of study in consultation with thechair or graduate advisor of the program.

Graduate students may not register for anundergraduate course (numbered below 100)for degree, certificate (except in premedicalstudies), or diploma credit unless theycomplete a special petition available in theOffice of the University Registrar, whichrequires the signatures of the instructor ofthat course and their program chair orgraduate advisor. Credit will not be given forundergraduate courses taken to make updeficiencies in the student’s preparation for aprogram of graduate studies. Ordinarily astudent may not receive credit towardcompletion of degree or residencerequirements for courses undertaken to aid inthe completion of language requirements.Students wishing to drop a full-year course atmidyear must complete a special petitionavailable in the Office of the UniversityRegistrar, which requires the signatures ofthe instructor of the course and the chair oftheir program.

At the end of the registration period (see“Academic Calendar” for specific date), allcourse enrollments are considered to be final.

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The privilege of auditing courses without feeis extended to all regularly enrolled, full-timegraduate students except special students.Special students may audit courses by payingfor them at the same rate as those taken forcredit. No courses may be audited withoutthe permission of the instructor and thestudent’s program chair. Auditors may nottake examinations or expect evaluation fromthe instructor. No credit is given for anaudited course.

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Change of ProgramChange of ProgramChange of ProgramChange of ProgramChange of Program

Students are allowed to drop courses after theend of the registration period. To do so, anadd/drop form is obtained from the registrar’swebsite, the necessary signatures areobtained, and the form is returned to theOffice of the University Registrar. Coursesmust be dropped no later than the publisheddeadline in the Academic Calendar.

Absence from ExaminationsAbsence from ExaminationsAbsence from ExaminationsAbsence from ExaminationsAbsence from Examinations

Students who are absent from a midyear orfinal examination without an accepted excusewill receive a failing grade for thatexamination. No students may be excusedfrom such examination unless for emergencyor medical reasons, nor may they be excusedif they were able to notify the instructor inadvance and failed to do so. Cases involvingabsence are referred to the chair of theprogram who will decide whether a make-upexamination shall be allowed and will notifythe Office of the University Registrar of thedecision. The examination must be takenwithin six weeks of the opening of the nextterm.

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Graduate students are expected to maintainrecords of distinction in all courses. Lettergrades will be used in all courses in whichgrading is possible. In readings or researchcourses, if a letter grade cannot be given atthe end of each term or academic year, credit(CR) or no credit (NC) may be used.

NC and any letter grade below B- areunsatisfactory grades in the Graduate School.A course in which the student receives anunsatisfactory grade will not be countedtoward graduate credit. Post-baccalaureateand diploma students must have at least a B-average to be eligible for the certificate ordiploma.

Programs may review academic records at theend of each semester if a student is notmaking suitable academic progress. In thesecases academic probation or withdrawal mayresult.

Final grades are available to students throughthe registration system upon posting by theUniversity Registrar after the end of eachsemester.

IncompletesIncompletesIncompletesIncompletesIncompletes

A student who has not completed theresearch or written work for any course mayreceive an EI (incomplete) or a failing grade atthe discretion of the course instructor. Astudent who receives an EI mustsatisfactorily complete the work of the coursein which the incomplete was given in orderto receive credit for the course and a lettergrade. An incomplete, unless given by reasonof the student’s failure to attend a finalexamination, must be made up no later thanthe last day of classes of the term followingthe term in which the grade was received.Students are required to submit work tofaculty in a timely manner to ensurecompletion of courses.

When failure to take a final examination hasresulted in an EI, resolution of that EI to aletter grade must occur within six weeks ofthe beginning of the next term. An EI that isnot resolved within the stated time limitswill automatically become a permanentincomplete (I). A student may petition theassociate dean for graduate education for achange in a permanent incomplete, providedthe petition is signed by the instructor of thecourse and the program chair.

Credit for Work Done ElsewhereCredit for Work Done ElsewhereCredit for Work Done ElsewhereCredit for Work Done ElsewhereCredit for Work Done Elsewhere

Graduate-level courses taken prior tomatriculation at Brandeis may not be appliedto reduce a one-year residence requirementfor the Master of Arts or Master of Sciencedegrees, although a program may accept worktaken elsewhere in partial fulfillment ofspecific course requirements for the degree. Inthat case, additional courses are designated toreplace courses from which the student hasbeen exempted. The post-baccalaureate anddiploma programs do not accept transfercredit.

For the Master of Fine Arts degree and formaster’s degree programs that have a two-year residence requirement, a maximum ofone term of residence credit for graduate-levelcourses may be counted toward fulfillment ofthe residence requirements.

Students admitted to Ph.D. programs may filean application to have graduate-level coursescounted toward fulfillment of residencerequirements at this institution. A maximumof one year of residence credit may begranted.

Applicants for transfer credit will notnecessarily be granted the credit requested.Each program reserves the right to require ofany student work in excess of its minimumstandards to assure thorough mastery of thearea of study. In all cases, courses beingtransferred must carry a grade of B or betterand must have been earned at anappropriately accredited institution.

After completing one term of residence at afull-time rate or the equivalent at a part-timerate, students eligible to apply for transfercredit may do so. Forms are obtained from theOffice of the University Registrar andsubmitted to the student’s program forapproval. The form is then returned to theOffice of the University Registrar.

Graduate Cross-RegistrationGraduate Cross-RegistrationGraduate Cross-RegistrationGraduate Cross-RegistrationGraduate Cross-Registration

A full-time graduate student at BrandeisUniversity may enroll in one graduate courseeach term at Boston College, BostonUniversity, Tufts University, or the GraduateConsortium in Women’s Studies at theMassachusetts Institute of Technology.Information on courses for cross-registrationat each of the host institutions is available atthe graduate school office of each institution.

A student who wishes to enroll in a course atone of these institutions should consult withthe instructor in the particular course andshould expect to satisfy the prerequisites andrequirements normally required foradmission to the course, including adherenceto the academic calendar of that course.

A student at Brandeis University who wishesto enroll in a graduate course at one of thehost institutions should obtain a registrationpermit from the Office of the UniversityRegistrar and should present this permit tothe office of the registrar of the hostinstitution.

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Academic Residence RequirementsAcademic Residence RequirementsAcademic Residence RequirementsAcademic Residence RequirementsAcademic Residence Requirements

Residence requirements for all full-timegraduate degrees are computed bydetermining the amount of registration forcredit and the tuition charges.

Master of Arts and Master of ScienceMaster of Arts and Master of ScienceMaster of Arts and Master of ScienceMaster of Arts and Master of ScienceMaster of Arts and Master of Science

The minimum residence requirement formost full-time master’s degree students isone academic year in a full-time graduatecredit program at full tuition. A few programshave a two-year residency requirement, soconsult specific programs for thisinformation. Transfer credit may notnormally be applied to residencerequirements for the M.A. and M.S. degrees.

There is no residence requirement forapproved part-time master’s programs.

Master of Fine ArtsMaster of Fine ArtsMaster of Fine ArtsMaster of Fine ArtsMaster of Fine Arts

The minimum residence requirement for allM.F.A. students in music is four terms at afull-time rate, at the full tuition rate for eachterm. Residence may be reduced by amaximum of one term with approved transfercredit.

The minimum residence for students indesign and acting is six terms at the fulltuition rate for each term. Residence may bereduced by a maximum of one term withapproved transfer credit.

There is no residence requirement forapproved part-time M.F.A. programs.

Doctor of PhilosophyDoctor of PhilosophyDoctor of PhilosophyDoctor of PhilosophyDoctor of Philosophy

The residence requirement for all students isthree academic years in a full-time graduatecredit program for each year, at the fulltuition rate for each year, or the equivalentthereof in part-time study. A maximum ofone year’s approved transfer credit may begranted toward residence for the Ph.D. degree.

Full-Time Resident StudentsFull-Time Resident StudentsFull-Time Resident StudentsFull-Time Resident StudentsFull-Time Resident Students

A full-time student is one who devotes theentire time, during the course of theacademic year, to a program of graduate workat Brandeis University. Full-time studentsshould consult with their advisors beforetaking on any outside commitments thatmight interfere with their academic progress.

Continuation students must enroll before theend of the registration period each semesterin CONT 500a/b (Graduate Research). Forquestions regarding these enrollments, pleasecontact the Office of the University Registrar.

International students must enroll in CONT500a/b (Graduate Research). Please contactthe International Students and ScholarsOffice (ISSO) if there are specialcircumstances.

Post-Baccalaureate StudentsPost-Baccalaureate StudentsPost-Baccalaureate StudentsPost-Baccalaureate StudentsPost-Baccalaureate Students

A post-baccalaureate or diploma student is agraduate student who is working in anapproved course of study. Normal tuitioncharges apply; see the “Fees and Expenses”section for program-specific fees.

Post-baccalaureate or diploma programs maynot be pursued concurrently with otherformal degree work. Students whosubsequently become candidates for graduatedegrees are subject to the Graduate School’spolicy regarding transfer credit towardsgraduate degrees.

Special StudentsSpecial StudentsSpecial StudentsSpecial StudentsSpecial Students

Properly qualified applicants who wish toaudit or to take courses without working for adegree may be admitted. Special students arenormally not eligible for University loans,scholarships, fellowships, or teaching orresearch assistantships. Special students wholater wish to change their status to that ofpart-time or full-time students working for adegree must apply for admission as residentstudents. They must also file a specialpetition if they wish credit to be accepted forany courses taken at Brandeis as specialstudents. Credit for such course work may begranted in exceptional cases. Normally, nomore than two courses taken for credit maybe transferable if the student is admitted toeither the master’s or doctoral program.

A full-time program may include acombination of teaching and researchassistance; other work leading to thefulfillment of degree requirements, such aspreparation for qualifying, comprehensive,and final examinations; supervised readingand research; and Ph.D. dissertations, as wellas regular course work.

A full-time resident student may take asmany courses for credit in any term as areapproved by the program chair, but nostudent may receive credit for, or be chargedfor, more than a full-time program in anyterm. Thus, the minimum residencerequirement for any degree may not besatisfied by an accelerated program of studyor payment of more than the full-time tuitionrate in any single academic year.

Part-Time Resident StudentsPart-Time Resident StudentsPart-Time Resident StudentsPart-Time Resident StudentsPart-Time Resident Students

A part-time student is one who devotes lessthan the entire time to a program of graduatework at Brandeis University and is enrolled infewer than 12 credits.Students who wish to change their statusfrom full time to part time residency, mustfile with the Graduate School office a requestto change to part time. Students are assumedto be full time until such a request is made.

Post-Resident StudentsPost-Resident StudentsPost-Resident StudentsPost-Resident StudentsPost-Resident Students

A graduate student who has completedresidence requirements and who needs toutilize the full range of academic services andUniversity facilities while completing degreerequirements is a post-resident student andshould register for CONT 500a/b (GraduateResearch), or the appropriate courses requiredto complete their programs.

Continuation StudentsContinuation StudentsContinuation StudentsContinuation StudentsContinuation Students

A graduate student who has completed alldegree requirements except the dissertation(and in some cases the teaching requirement)is eligible for continuation status. A studentin this category enrolls on a full-time basis,and is eligible for University healthinsurance, borrowing privileges in theLibrary, a computer account, use of gymfacilities, and purchase of a parking sticker.They are not normally eligible for fellowshipsor for leaves of absence, except for healthreasons.

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Students may petition for a leave of absence.The petition must have the approval of thechair of the program and the GraduateSchool. Leaves of absence up to one year willnormally be granted to students in goodacademic standing who present compellingpersonal reasons. Returns from leave may besubject to conditions established at theinception of the leave. Time spent onauthorized leaves of absence will not becounted toward the maximum timepermitted to complete degree requirements.

If, for any reason, a student must extend aleave of absence, he or she must request suchan extension in writing before the leave ofabsence expires. Failure to do so will result ininvoluntary withdrawal from the GraduateSchool. Students who extend their leaves ofabsence beyond one year may losedepartmental funding. Should a student wishto return, the student will be considered forfunding as part of the department’s enteringcohort of students.

Leave of Absence with CreditLeave of Absence with CreditLeave of Absence with CreditLeave of Absence with CreditLeave of Absence with Credit

Students enrolled in a Ph.D. or master’sprogram with a two-year residency may applyto study abroad with credit. While this optiondoes not affect the current regulationconcerning the maximum amount of transfercredit for work done elsewhere, it does allowa student to receive transfer credit aftermatriculation.

To qualify for transfer credit upon return, astudent must submit to his or her programprior to studying abroad a list of proposedcourses to be approved by the graduateprogram chair. The courses must be at thegraduate level and constitute a full-timecourse load. Since the University Registrarmust certify full-time status for purposes ofloan deferment and federal loan eligibility,the application must include documentationrelated to the formulation of full-time statusat the host school as well as the name of thecontact person at the host school. To receivecredit upon return, a student must earngrades of at least B and submit an officialtranscript along with the Transfer for Creditpetition to the Registrar’s office.

WithdrawalWithdrawalWithdrawalWithdrawalWithdrawal

A student who wishes to withdrawvoluntarily from the Graduate School duringa semester must do so in writing to theprogram chair and the Graduate School on orbefore the last day of instruction in the term.Failure to notify the University in writing ofa withdrawal may subject the student to lossof eligibility for refunds in accordance withthe refund schedule outlined in the “Fees andExpenses” section. Permission to withdrawvoluntarily will not be granted if the studenthas not discharged all financial obligations tothe University or has not made financialarrangements satisfactory to the bursar.

Students who are obliged to register and failto do so by the appropriate deadline or whofail to pay their bill will be administrativelywithdrawn. They may be readmitted (seebelow) for study in a subsequent term, butnot for the term in which they werewithdrawn for failure to register. Belatedlyfulfilling financial obligations will not negatethe effects of administrative withdrawal.

ReadmissionReadmissionReadmissionReadmissionReadmission

A student who has not been enrolled in theGraduate School for more than one year andwho did not obtain a leave of absence mustfile an application for readmission. Thestudent’s graduate program will determine ineach case whether a student should bereadmitted. If the program’s requirementshave changed during the student’s absence orthe student is not deemed current in his orher field of study, the program may requirethe student to repeat or supplement previousacademic requirements, including foreignlanguage or qualifying exams. When a studentis reinstated, he or she will be informed ofcurrent status regarding credits and time todegree.

Graduate Summer TermGraduate Summer TermGraduate Summer TermGraduate Summer TermGraduate Summer Term

Graduate summer term exists to registerstudents who are required to be on campus orat a related lab for the full year while engagedin taking classes and/or doing researchgermane to their field of study, and to enablestudents completing their degrees during thesummer to have a registration status whenclasses are not in session. Students who arenot required to be on campus during thesummer but who are engaged in research tocomplete their degrees may also wish toenroll to become eligible for loans. Ph.D.students register for CONT 250b (SummerResearch). Master’s degree students registerfor CONT 500a. Details about graduatesummer term are mailed to students eachspring. This summer term will not becounted towards residency.

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Payment of tuition and other fees is due onAugust 11, 2006, for the fall semester andJanuary 5, 2007, for the spring semester. Astudent who has not paid such fees by the dayof registration will be refused the privilege ofregistration. A late fee will be assessed to allstudent accounts with outstanding balancesafter the stated due date. The amount of thelate fee will be $100, or 2% of theoutstanding balance, whichever is greater.

The monthly payment plan allows the year’scharges to be paid in 10 equal monthlyinstallments. Tuition Management Systems(TMS) has contracted with Brandeis toadminister the monthly payment plan. Theapplication and a nonrefundable handling feeof $100 must be returned to TMS by July 15,2006. For any applications returned by July15, 2006, the payment plan electronicwithdrawals will begin on August 1, 2006.

Contact the Office of Student FinancialServices for further information.

A student who defaults in the payment ofindebtedness to the University shall besubject to suspension, dismissal, and refusalof a transfer of credits or issuance of anofficial transcript. In addition, the Universitymay refer the debt to an outside collectionagency. The student is responsible for costsassociated with the collection of the debt.

Such indebtedness includes, but is notlimited to, an overdue balance owed to theUniversity or the delinquency of a borrowerin repaying a loan administered by thestudent loan office and the inability of thatoffice to collect such a loan because theborrower has discharged the indebtednessthrough bankruptcy proceedings. If thestudent is a degree, certificate, or diplomacandidate, his or her name will be strickenfrom the rolls.

A student who has been suspended ordismissed for nonpayment of indebtedness tothe University may not be reinstated untilsuch indebtedness is paid in full.

Application Fee: $55.Application Fee: $55.Application Fee: $55.Application Fee: $55.Application Fee: $55.Payable by all applicants for admission at thetime the application for admission issubmitted. It is not refundable. Checks andmoney orders should be made payable toBrandeis University. No application foradmission will be processed until this fee ispaid. There is a one-time fee waiver forBrandeis students and alumni.

Matriculation Deposit: $300.Matriculation Deposit: $300.Matriculation Deposit: $300.Matriculation Deposit: $300.Matriculation Deposit: $300.Payable by a master’s degree, certificate, ordiploma applicant upon notification ofacceptance. This fee reserves a place in theclass and is credited toward the first semestertuition bill. If a student fails to enroll orwithdraws his or her application, thematriculation deposit is forfeited.

Tuition FeesTuition FeesTuition FeesTuition FeesTuition Fees

The fees for tuition in the Graduate Schoolfor 2006-07 are as follows:

Full-time resident students: $32,951 per year,or $16,476 per term.

Post-resident students: $2,058 per year.

Continuation Fee: $1,031 per year.

Post-baccalaureate studio art students:$17,500 per year.

Master of Arts in Teaching students: $6,750per term.

Master of Science in genetic counselingstudents: $24,900 per year.

Special students, post-baccalaureatecomputer science and premedical students,and part-time resident students: $3,942 percourse, per term.

In view of the constantly increasing costs ofeducation, students may expect one or moretuition increases during their academiccareers.

Post-Baccalaureate Program FeesPost-Baccalaureate Program FeesPost-Baccalaureate Program FeesPost-Baccalaureate Program FeesPost-Baccalaureate Program FeesMedical school application processing fee:$100, one-time fee payable on entrance.

Graduate Activity Fee: $33.Graduate Activity Fee: $33.Graduate Activity Fee: $33.Graduate Activity Fee: $33.Graduate Activity Fee: $33.

Orientation Fee: $35.Orientation Fee: $35.Orientation Fee: $35.Orientation Fee: $35.Orientation Fee: $35.A one-time fee payable by students enteringfor the first time.

Technology Fee: $199 per year.Technology Fee: $199 per year.Technology Fee: $199 per year.Technology Fee: $199 per year.Technology Fee: $199 per year.

Final Doctoral Fee: $235.Final Doctoral Fee: $235.Final Doctoral Fee: $235.Final Doctoral Fee: $235.Final Doctoral Fee: $235.This fee covers all costs for the year in whichthe Ph.D. degree will be conferred, includingthe costs for the full publishing services forthe dissertation; publication of the abstract ofthe dissertation in Dissertation Abstracts;issuance of a Library of Congress number,appropriate library cards, and deposit of thedissertation in digital format at the Library ofCongress; three xerographic softbound copies(for the author, department, and Library); anda microfiche for the Brandeis Library. Thefinal doctoral fee also covers the cost of thediploma.

Fees and Expenses

Note: All candidates for the Ph.D. degreemust pay the $235 final doctoral fee at theOffice of Student Financial Services beforethey file their application for degree with theOffice of the University Registrar.

Returned Check Fee: $25.Returned Check Fee: $25.Returned Check Fee: $25.Returned Check Fee: $25.Returned Check Fee: $25.A bank service fee will be charged to astudent’s account if a payment or a checknegotiated through Brandeis is returned bythe bank for any reason.

Transcript Fee: $5.Transcript Fee: $5.Transcript Fee: $5.Transcript Fee: $5.Transcript Fee: $5.Students, former students, and graduatesshould request official transcripts of theirrecords from the Office of the UniversityRegistrar, Kutz Hall. Students are entitled to20 formal transcripts of their academic workwithout charge. A charge of $5 will be madefor each subsequent transcript. Requests bymail for transcripts must be accompanied bya check in the correct amount payable toBrandeis University. Official transcripts willbe issued only to those students whoseUniversity financial records are in order.

Student Health Services Fee: $537 (optional).Student Health Services Fee: $537 (optional).Student Health Services Fee: $537 (optional).Student Health Services Fee: $537 (optional).Student Health Services Fee: $537 (optional).Entitles the full-time graduate student to useof Health Services.

Student Health Insurance Plan (singleStudent Health Insurance Plan (singleStudent Health Insurance Plan (singleStudent Health Insurance Plan (singleStudent Health Insurance Plan (singlecoverage): $1,648 (estimated).coverage): $1,648 (estimated).coverage): $1,648 (estimated).coverage): $1,648 (estimated).coverage): $1,648 (estimated).All three-quarter or full-time students arerequired by state law to show certification ofhealth insurance. Students without insuranceof their own must purchase the StudentHealth Insurance Plan through theUniversity. The fee is payable prior toregistration and no portion is refundable.Student insurance is optional for specialstudents. Additional insurance options,including family coverage, are described in AGuide to University Health Services, which isavailable from the Office of Health Services.

Parking Fee: $35-$150.Parking Fee: $35-$150.Parking Fee: $35-$150.Parking Fee: $35-$150.Parking Fee: $35-$150.Payable annually at fall registration for theprivilege of parking an automobile oncampus. Fee varies with assigned parkingarea.

Monthly Payment Plan Fee: $100.Monthly Payment Plan Fee: $100.Monthly Payment Plan Fee: $100.Monthly Payment Plan Fee: $100.Monthly Payment Plan Fee: $100.

Late Fee: $100, or 2% of outstanding balance,Late Fee: $100, or 2% of outstanding balance,Late Fee: $100, or 2% of outstanding balance,Late Fee: $100, or 2% of outstanding balance,Late Fee: $100, or 2% of outstanding balance,whichever is greater.whichever is greater.whichever is greater.whichever is greater.whichever is greater.

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1. Full semester-long coursesBefore the opening day of instruction throughthe last day of the registration period (see theAcademic Calendar): 100% of the droppedcourse’s tuition fee.



2. Module coursesOn or before the second Friday of moduleinstruction (see the Academic Calendar):100% of the dropped course’s tuition fee.


HousingHousingHousingHousingHousing

Ten-month living expenses in the Walthamarea for a single individual on an economicalbudget are estimated to range from $9,000–16,000. Limited housing is available in theUniversity’s graduate residence halls. Costsfor on-campus housing range fromapproximately $3,150–3,480 per semester fora single person. Graduate housing includeskitchen facilities, but students may alsopurchase University meal plans.

Title IV CancellationsTitle IV CancellationsTitle IV CancellationsTitle IV CancellationsTitle IV Cancellations

If you have been awarded a student loan(Federal Stafford or Perkins) you have a rightto cancel all or a portion of your loan or loandisbursement. To do so, please submit awritten request to: The Graduate School ofArts and Sciences, Brandeis University,Mailstop 031, P.O. Box 549110, Waltham,MA 02454-9110.

A request for loan cancellation or adjustmentmust be made before the end of the academicyear or prior to leaving school, whichevercomes first, and must state which loan(s) andwhat amount(s) you wish to cancel.

Cancellation of your awarded student loan(s)will most likely create a balance due on youraccount. This balance would be due andpayable upon receipt of the statement.

RefundsRefundsRefundsRefundsRefunds

The only fee that may be refundable, in part,is the tuition fee. No refund of the tuition feewill be made because of illness, absence, ordismissal during the academic year. Astudent who is withdrawing must notify theGraduate School in writing; refunds will bebased on the date of notification andcalculated in accordance with the following:

1. Tuition1. Tuition1. Tuition1. Tuition1. TuitionWithdrawal

Before the opening day of instruction: 100%of the term’s tuition.

On or before the second Friday following theopening day of instruction: 75% of the term’stuition.

On or before the fifth Friday following theopening day of instruction: 50% of the term’stuition.


Requests for refunds should be addressed tothe bursar’s office.

2. Scholarship2. Scholarship2. Scholarship2. Scholarship2. ScholarshipIn the case of a scholarship student whowithdraws, the student’s account will becredited with the same proportion of the termscholarship as charged for tuition: 75% if thestudent leaves on or before the second Friday;50% on or before the fifth Friday and norefund thereafter.

3. Stafford Loans3. Stafford Loans3. Stafford Loans3. Stafford Loans3. Stafford LoansIn compliance with federal law, specialrefund arrangements apply to studentsreceiving aid under Title IV. Contact theGraduate School financial aid officer foradditional information.


A student who drops courses on the percourse tuition charge basis, is allowed arefund following this schedule:

Financial Assistance

Fellowships and ScholarshipsFellowships and ScholarshipsFellowships and ScholarshipsFellowships and ScholarshipsFellowships and Scholarships

Students receiving financial aid from BrandeisUniversity, whether in the form of afellowship or scholarship, are required tomaintain a superior level of academicprogress.

A fellowship is an academic award of honorto outstanding students to help them infurthering advanced study, research, andtraining in teaching. A fellowship recipientmust pay tuition fees unless the awardincludes a scholarship in an amount coveringtuition.

A scholarship is an award on grounds ofscholarly ability that will be used exclusivelyfor remission of tuition fees. Full scholarshipsand partial scholarships are available.Scholarship students are liable for all buttuition charges.

All awards are granted and accepted with theunderstanding that they may be revoked atany time for undesirable conduct or pooracademic standing.

Ordinarily, no student may hold a fellowshipor scholarship for more than two years ofstudy for the master’s degree, more than threeyears of study for the M.F.A. degree, or morethan five years of study for the Ph.D. degree.Priority in making awards is given to full-time students.

A student’s tuition scholarship, fellowship,and/or stipend are contingent on continuedenrollment, as well as the conditions set outannually in the Brandeis University Bulletin,including, but not limited to, satisfactoryacademic progress. Changes in student status,such as leaves of absence, withdrawal, changeof degree program, graduation, or similarcircumstances, will normally result in thecessation of University stipends andfellowships effective as of the date of anysuch change in status.

All students contemplating outsideemployment that would require a significantportion of their time should discuss theirintentions with their program advisor.

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Research and Course AssistantshipsResearch and Course AssistantshipsResearch and Course AssistantshipsResearch and Course AssistantshipsResearch and Course Assistantships

Research and course assistantships areavailable in several programs, especially thescience areas. Application should be made tothe chair of the graduate program.

Dean’s FellowshipDean’s FellowshipDean’s FellowshipDean’s FellowshipDean’s Fellowship

Brandeis University established the Dean’sFellowship in 1995. The fellowship wascreated to encourage students from groupswhose underrepresentation in the nation’sPh.D. population has been severe and long-standing to pursue doctoral studies in thehumanities, social sciences, and creative artsat the Graduate School of Arts and Sciencesat Brandeis. The Dean’s Fellowship providesfour years of funding with a nine-monthstipend, assuming satisfactory academicprogress.

Factors considered eligibility includefinancial need, first generation status, and/ormembership in a traditionallyunderrepresented group. In order to qualifyfor the Dean’s Fellowship, applicants must benominated by one of the following programs:American history, anthropology, comparativehistory, English and American literature,music, Near Eastern and Judaic Studies,psychology, politics, or sociology.

Students who wish to be considered for theDean’s Fellowship should express theirinterest in the statement of purpose includedwith their application.

Tuition GrantsTuition GrantsTuition GrantsTuition GrantsTuition Grants

A limited number of need-based grants areavailable for master’s degree candidates whoare enrolled at least half-time. Students mayapply for need-based grants by completing theCSS financial aid PROFILE.


The Perkins LoanPerkins LoanPerkins LoanPerkins LoanPerkins Loan is a federal loan, awardedon a limited basis to the neediest students.Students may be considered for this loan onlyif unmet financial need remains after asubsidized Stafford Loan has been awarded.Interest is not charged and repayment is notexpected while the borrower is enrolled atleast half-time. During repayment, interest ischarged at the fixed rate of 5% and repaymentmay be made over a 10-year period. Studentsmust file a Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for thisloan.

Direct Subsidized Federal Stafford LoansDirect Subsidized Federal Stafford LoansDirect Subsidized Federal Stafford LoansDirect Subsidized Federal Stafford LoansDirect Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans areavailable to U.S. citizens and permanentresidents who are enrolled at least half-timein a degree, certificate, or diploma programand who demonstrate need by filing the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Graduate students may borrow up to $8,500per year in subsidized money. Post-baccalaureate certificate and diplomastudents may borrow up to $5,500 per year.The maximum aggregate limit for theprogram (including undergraduate borrowing)is $65,500.

Direct Unsubsidized Federal Stafford LoansDirect Unsubsidized Federal Stafford LoansDirect Unsubsidized Federal Stafford LoansDirect Unsubsidized Federal Stafford LoansDirect Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loansare available to students who are not eligiblefor subsidized Stafford Loans based on need.Applicants must still file the FAFSA.Graduate students may borrow up to amaximum of $10,000 a year ($5,000 forindependent post-baccalaureate students)with an aggregate maximum of $73,000 inunsubsidized money. Eligible students mayborrow from the subsidized and theunsubsidized Stafford programs as long as theannual total does not exceed $18,500.

Repayment of a Stafford Loan begins sixmonths after the borrower ceases to beenrolled at least half-time. The repaymentperiod is 10 years, during which time interestis charged. There is no interest chargedduring the in-school period for subsidizedloans. However, students are required to paythe interest during the in-school period orhave it capitalized and added to the loanbalance for the unsubsidized loan.

The terms for the above loan programs aresubject to federal legislation, regulations, andother guidance, and may change. Additionalcurrent information is available from theGraduate School.

Students wishing to apply for loans shouldcontact the Graduate School for applicationmaterials.

Satisfactory Academic ProgressSatisfactory Academic ProgressSatisfactory Academic ProgressSatisfactory Academic ProgressSatisfactory Academic Progress

Federal regulations require that a studentreceiving federal assistance make satisfactoryacademic progress in accordance withstandards set by the University. TheGraduate School of Arts and Sciencesdelegates the responsibility to monitoracademic progress to the individual graduateprograms. Admission to the Graduate Schoolis valid for one academic year. Graduateprograms review students’ academic progressand make recommendations for readmissionannually. Any student who is readmitted forthe following year is considered to be makingsatisfactory academic progress and is eligiblefor financial aid from federal sources.

Students who enter the Graduate School ofArts and Sciences must earn the doctoratewithin eight years, the master of arts withinfour years, the master of fine arts within fiveyears, and the post-baccalaureate certificateand the diploma within two years from theinception of study exclusive of leaves ofabsence (pro-rated for part-time study).Students who have passed the terminal pointfor the degree may apply to the GraduateSchool of Arts and Sciences for an extensionand, if approved, may be eligible foradditional federal financial aid.

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Courses of Instruction

Among the courses numbered 200 and higherare courses in The Heller School for SocialPolicy and Management. Undergraduates mayenroll only in those Heller School coursesthat are appropriate for an undergraduate artsand sciences degree. Such courses are listed inthis Bulletin.

Suffixes after course numbers have thefollowing meanings:

A or B Semester course

C Semester course meetingthroughout the year

D Full-year course

E Intensive course, twosemester course creditsin one semester

F Half-semester course,half-course credit

G Quarter-course credit

Listed on the following pages areundergraduate and graduate courses ofinstruction for the faculty of arts andsciences. Courses meet for three hours aweek unless otherwise specified.Most courses are available to all studentsqualified to take them. Access to somecourses is governed by the signature of theinstructor. Other courses impose a numericallimit to preserve environmental conditionssuitable to the pedagogy the instructoremploys; students increase their chances ofgaining enrollment in such courses byparticipating in pre-enrollment.

Each semester the University endeavors toensure that numerous alternatives exist bywhich to make progress toward Universityrequirements; however, it cannot guaranteeaccess on demand to a particular course or toa particular section of a multisectionedcourse.

Generally, a course is offered with thefrequency indicated at the end of itsdescription. The frequency may be designatedas every semester, every year, every secondyear, every third year, or every fourth year.

Courses numbered 1 to 99 are primarily forundergraduate students; courses numbered100 to 199 are for undergraduate and graduatestudents; and courses numbered 200 andabove are primarily for graduate students.Undergraduates may not enroll in coursesnumbered 200 or higher without the writtenpermission of the instructor.

A semester course carries one semestercourse credit (four semester-hour credits)while a year course carries two-semestercourse credits (eight semester-hour credits).Exceptions are noted under the individualcourse descriptions. Certain courses do notcount for rate of work and do not carry coursecredit toward graduation. Occasionally,courses are awarded additional semester-hourcredits, yet count as only one semester coursetoward graduation. All such courses arespecifically identified in the course listing.Certain courses require a laboratory coursetaken concurrently.

A student may take either half of a full-yearcourse with a D suffix for credit with theapproval and consent of the course instructoron the appropriate form designated by theOffice of the University Registrar. Studentswho enrolled in full-year courses in the fallterm are continued in the spring termautomatically.

The University reserves the right to makeany changes in the offerings without priornotice.

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Course Abbreviations

AAAS African and Afro-American StudiesAMST American StudiesANTH AnthropologyARBC ArabicBCHM BiochemistryBCSC Biochemical ScienceBIBC Biology and BiochemistryBIOC Bioorganic ChemistryBIOL BiologyBIOP Biophysics and Structural BiologyBIPH Biological PhysicsBISC Biological ScienceBUS BusinessCHEM ChemistryCHIN ChineseCHIS Comparative HistoryCHSC Chemical ScienceCLAS Classical StudiesCOEX Coexistence and ConflictCOML Comparative LiteratureCOMP CompositionCONT ContinuationCOSI Computer ScienceCP Cultural ProductionEAS East Asian StudiesECON EconomicsECS European Cultural StudiesED EducationENG English and American LiteratureENVS Environmental StudiesESL English as a Second LanguageFA Fine ArtsFECS French and European Cultural StudiesFILM Film StudiesFIN FinanceFREN French Language and LiteratureGECS German and European Cultural StudiesGENC Genetic CounselingGER German Language and LiteratureGRK GreekHBRW Hebrew Language and LiteratureHIST HistoryHOID History of IdeasHRNS Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership ProgramHS The Heller School for Social Policy and ManagementHSSP Health, Science, Society, and Polilcy

HUM HumanitiesIECS Italian and European Cultural StudiesIEF International Economics and FinanceIGS International and Global StudiesIIM Independent Interdisciplinary MajorINET Internet Studies ProgramIMES Islamic and Middle Eastern StudiesITAL Italian StudiesJAPN JapaneseJOUR JournalismLALS Latin American and Latino StudiesLAT LatinLGLS Legal StudiesLING Language and LinguisticsMATH MathematicsMEVL Medieval Studies and Renaissance StudiesMUS MusicNBCH Neuroscience and BiochemistryNBIO Neuroscience and BiologyNEJS Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesNEUR NeuroscienceNPHY Neuroscience and PhysicsNPSY Neuroscience and PsychologyPAX Peace, Conflict, and Coexistence StudiesPE Physical EducationPHIL PhilosophyPHSC Physical SciencePHYS PhysicsPOL PoliticsPSYC PsychologyQBIO Quantitative BiologyRECS Russian and European Cultural StudiesREES Russian and East European StudiesREL Religious StudiesRUS Russian Language and LiteratureSAL South Asian LiteratureSECS Spanish and European Cultural StudiesSJSP Social Justice and Social PolicySOC SociologySPAN Spanish Language and LiteratureTHA Theater ArtsUSEM University SeminarUWS University Writing SeminarWMGS Women’s and Gender StudiesYDSH Yiddish

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Requirement Codes

In the course listings that follow, some courses have been coded toindicate that they fulfill (or partially fulfill) particular Universityrequirements. The legend below provides a key to the codes used.Note that not every requirement has been coded. Specifically, neither

the University Seminars nor the University Writing Seminars havebeen coded. The course abbreviations of USEM and UWS readilyidentify the University Seminars and the University Writing Seminars.


cacacacaca School of Creative Arts

flflflflfl Foreign Language

humhumhumhumhum School of Humanities

nwnwnwnwnw Non-Western and Comparative Studies

qrqrqrqrqr Quantitative Reasoning

snsnsnsnsn School of Science

ssssssssss School of Social Science

wiwiwiwiwi Writing Intensive

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Department of

African and Afro-American StudiesCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


The department welcomes all members of the student body whohave an interest in Africa and/or African-America. The major isarranged through consultation with the departmental advisor oranother professor. Majors may ask for guidance in the selectionof elective courses with related content or approach within theirchosen disciplines.

FacultyFacultyFacultyFacultyFaculty

Faith Smith, ChairFaith Smith, ChairFaith Smith, ChairFaith Smith, ChairFaith Smith, ChairLiterature and popular culture of theCaribbean, African-America, and AfricanDiaspora.

Joan BryantJoan BryantJoan BryantJoan BryantJoan BryantAfrican-American history. Reformmovements. Race and ethnicity.

Lansine KabaLansine KabaLansine KabaLansine KabaLansine KabaHistory of West Africa, Francophone Africa,and history of Islam in Africa.

Mingus Mapps, Florence Levy Kay Fellow inMingus Mapps, Florence Levy Kay Fellow inMingus Mapps, Florence Levy Kay Fellow inMingus Mapps, Florence Levy Kay Fellow inMingus Mapps, Florence Levy Kay Fellow inUrban PoliticsUrban PoliticsUrban PoliticsUrban PoliticsUrban PoliticsUrban politics. Race and American politics.Race, inequality, and public policy. Civilrights law and politics. Campaigns andelections.

Wellington NyangoniWellington NyangoniWellington NyangoniWellington NyangoniWellington NyangoniAfrica: Economic development.Comparative Third World politicaleconomy.

Ibrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataAfrica: Social history. Slavery. The Africandiaspora. Afro-Brazil.

Requirements for the MajorRequirements for the MajorRequirements for the MajorRequirements for the MajorRequirements for the Major

A.A.A.A.A. Required of all candidates: eight semester courses from amongthe AAAS and cross-listed courses below. One of the eightcourses must be AAAS 5a (Introduction to African and Afro-American Studies), which should be taken as the first AAAScourse, as it provides an introduction to themes and methods ofanalysis.

B.B.B.B.B. At least one course will be taken in each of the followingareas: social science, humanities, and history.

C.C.C.C.C. At least four courses will be taken in one of the followingdisciplines as a field of specialization: literature, music, history,political science, sociology, and economics. A candidate may elect afive-course interdisciplinary focus on Africa or Afro-American affairsas a specialization. Always confirm your choice of specialization withthe department academic advisor.

D.D.D.D.D. Five of the eight required courses must be from within thedepartment (e.g., from the AAAS courses below). No course with afinal grade below C- can count toward the major.

E.E.E.E.E. Candidates for departmental honors must satisfactorily completeAAAS 99d (Senior Research).

Requirements for the MinorRequirements for the MinorRequirements for the MinorRequirements for the MinorRequirements for the Minor

Five semester courses are required, including the following:

A.A.A.A.A. AAAS 5a (Introduction to African and Afro-American Studies).This should be taken as the first AAAS course, as it provides anintroduction to themes and methods of analysis.

B.B.B.B.B. AAAS 70a (Introduction to Afro-American History) or AAAS115a (Introduction to African History).

C.C.C.C.C. The remaining three courses will be selected from among thedepartment’s offerings in literature, history, political science, andmusic.

Students are required to declare the minor in AAAS no later than thebeginning of their senior year. Each student will be assigned adepartmental advisor by the undergraduate advising head.

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Courses of InstructionCourses of InstructionCourses of InstructionCourses of InstructionCourses of Instruction

(1-99) Primarily for Undergraduate(1-99) Primarily for Undergraduate(1-99) Primarily for Undergraduate(1-99) Primarily for Undergraduate(1-99) Primarily for UndergraduateStudentsStudentsStudentsStudentsStudents

AAAS 5a Introduction to African andAAAS 5a Introduction to African andAAAS 5a Introduction to African andAAAS 5a Introduction to African andAAAS 5a Introduction to African andAfro-American StudiesAfro-American StudiesAfro-American StudiesAfro-American StudiesAfro-American Studies[ ss ]An interdisciplinary introduction to majortopics in African and Afro-Americanstudies, providing fundamental insightsinto Africa, the Caribbean, and theAmericas through approaches andtechniques of social science and thehumanities. Usually offered every year.Ms. Bryant

AAAS 18b Africa and the WestAAAS 18b Africa and the WestAAAS 18b Africa and the WestAAAS 18b Africa and the WestAAAS 18b Africa and the West[ nw ss ]Focuses on the relationship between Africaand the “West” from the time of the ancientEgyptians to the postcolonial period. It alsoassesses the dilemma neocolonialism posesfor the West. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Sundiata

AAAS 60a Economics of Third WorldAAAS 60a Economics of Third WorldAAAS 60a Economics of Third WorldAAAS 60a Economics of Third WorldAAAS 60a Economics of Third WorldHungerHungerHungerHungerHunger[ nw ss ]Employs the tools of social science,particularly economics, to study causes andpotential solutions to problems inproduction, trade, and consumption of foodin the underdeveloped world. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Nyangoni

AAAS 70a Introduction to Afro-AmericanAAAS 70a Introduction to Afro-AmericanAAAS 70a Introduction to Afro-AmericanAAAS 70a Introduction to Afro-AmericanAAAS 70a Introduction to Afro-AmericanHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory[ ss ]A survey of the Afro-American experiencefrom the era of slavery to the present.Topics include the rise of a distinctcommunity and its institutions,Reconstruction and segregation, thecontributions of blacks to Americansociety, and the struggles for freedom andequality. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Bryant

AAAS 75b Hip Hop CultureAAAS 75b Hip Hop CultureAAAS 75b Hip Hop CultureAAAS 75b Hip Hop CultureAAAS 75b Hip Hop Culture[ ss ca ]An introduction to hip hop culture throughexploration of cross-fertilizations ofmusical, social, political, and culturalcharacteristics to uncover uniqueapproaches to expression, aesthetics,traditions, and contemporary life.Discussions include regional and stylisticdifferences, the music industry, youthculture, gender, class, and the role of themedia. Special one-time offering, fall 2006.Mr. Price

AAAS 79b Afro-American Literature of theAAAS 79b Afro-American Literature of theAAAS 79b Afro-American Literature of theAAAS 79b Afro-American Literature of theAAAS 79b Afro-American Literature of theTwentieth CenturyTwentieth CenturyTwentieth CenturyTwentieth CenturyTwentieth Century[ wi hum ss ]An introduction to the essential themes,aesthetic concerns, and textual strategiesthat characterize Afro-American writing ofthis century. Examines those influencesthat have shaped the poetry, fiction, andprose nonfiction of representative writers.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Smith

AAAS 80a Economy and Society in AfricaAAAS 80a Economy and Society in AfricaAAAS 80a Economy and Society in AfricaAAAS 80a Economy and Society in AfricaAAAS 80a Economy and Society in Africa[ nw ss ]Perspectives on the interaction of economicand other variables in African societies.Topics include the ethical and economicbases of distributive justice; models ofsocial theory, efficiency, and equality inlaw; the role of economic variables in thetheory of history; and world systemsanalysis. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Nyangoni

AAAS 81b Religion in African-AmericanAAAS 81b Religion in African-AmericanAAAS 81b Religion in African-AmericanAAAS 81b Religion in African-AmericanAAAS 81b Religion in African-AmericanHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory[ ss wi ]Prerequisite or corequisite: AAAS 70a.Examines religious development in African-American history. Explores religiousexperience and identity, religion in popularculture, institutional developments,political activism among religious figures,theological innovations, and religiousconflict in order to understand how religionhas informed African-American life.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Bryant

AAAS 82a Urban PoliticsAAAS 82a Urban PoliticsAAAS 82a Urban PoliticsAAAS 82a Urban PoliticsAAAS 82a Urban Politics[ ss ]Examines urban politics in the UnitedStates from the early 20th century to thepresent, focusing on topics such as urbanpolitical machines, minority politicalparticipation, the evolution of Americansuburbs, and racial, economic, and politicalinequities that challenge public policy-making. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Mapps

AAAS 85a Survey of Southern AfricanAAAS 85a Survey of Southern AfricanAAAS 85a Survey of Southern AfricanAAAS 85a Survey of Southern AfricanAAAS 85a Survey of Southern AfricanHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory[ nw ss ]Explores the roots of segregation andapartheid in South Africa, the developmentof a regional political economy dominatedby South Africa, labor migrancy and landalienation in southern Africa, and the riseof African and Afrikaaner nationalisms.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Sundiata

AAAS 98a Independent StudyAAAS 98a Independent StudyAAAS 98a Independent StudyAAAS 98a Independent StudyAAAS 98a Independent StudyIndependent readings and research on atopic within the student’s interest underthe direction of a faculty supervisor.Usually offered every year.Staff

AAAS 98b Independent StudyAAAS 98b Independent StudyAAAS 98b Independent StudyAAAS 98b Independent StudyAAAS 98b Independent StudyIndependent readings and research on atopic within the student’s interest underthe direction of a faculty supervisor.Usually offered every year.Staff

AAAS 99d Senior ResearchAAAS 99d Senior ResearchAAAS 99d Senior ResearchAAAS 99d Senior ResearchAAAS 99d Senior ResearchUsually offered every year.Staff

(100-199) For Both Undergraduate(100-199) For Both Undergraduate(100-199) For Both Undergraduate(100-199) For Both Undergraduate(100-199) For Both Undergraduateand Graduate Studentsand Graduate Studentsand Graduate Studentsand Graduate Studentsand Graduate Students

AAAS 114b Race, Ethnicity, and ElectoralAAAS 114b Race, Ethnicity, and ElectoralAAAS 114b Race, Ethnicity, and ElectoralAAAS 114b Race, Ethnicity, and ElectoralAAAS 114b Race, Ethnicity, and ElectoralPolitics in the United StatesPolitics in the United StatesPolitics in the United StatesPolitics in the United StatesPolitics in the United States[ ss ]Explores the role racial and ethnic politicsplay in American political campaigns andelections. Readings provide historical,theoretical, and empirical overviews ofracial and ethnic politics in four contexts:political parties, presidential elections,congressional campaigns, and statelegislative contests. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Mapps

AAAS 115a Introduction to African HistoryAAAS 115a Introduction to African HistoryAAAS 115a Introduction to African HistoryAAAS 115a Introduction to African HistoryAAAS 115a Introduction to African History[ nw ss ]The history of African societies from theirearliest beginnings to the present era.Topics include African participation inantiquity and early Christianity andpreindustrial political, economic, andcultural developments, among others.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Sundiata

AAAS 117a Communications and SocialAAAS 117a Communications and SocialAAAS 117a Communications and SocialAAAS 117a Communications and SocialAAAS 117a Communications and SocialChange in Developing NationsChange in Developing NationsChange in Developing NationsChange in Developing NationsChange in Developing Nations[ ss ]Examines the role of communications andinformation systems within and betweendeveloped and underdeveloped nations andaddresses the larger perspective of globalcommunications. Usually offered everythird year.Staff

AAAS 120b Race in African-AmericanAAAS 120b Race in African-AmericanAAAS 120b Race in African-AmericanAAAS 120b Race in African-AmericanAAAS 120b Race in African-AmericanHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory[ ss ]Prerequisite: AAAS 70a (may be takenconcurrently) or AAAS 145b.Is race un-American? African-Americanracial thought provides a critical lens forunderstanding the meanings and functionsof race. Analyzing primary sources from theantebellum period to the present, we ask: Israce racist? What is black culture? Doesjustice require “colorblindness?” Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Bryant

AAAS 122a Politics of Southern AfricaAAAS 122a Politics of Southern AfricaAAAS 122a Politics of Southern AfricaAAAS 122a Politics of Southern AfricaAAAS 122a Politics of Southern Africa[ nw ss ]Study of clashing nationalisms, alternativepatterns of development, andinternationalization of conflict in southernAfrica. The political economy of SouthAfrica in regional context and its effect onthe politics of its neighbors, particularlyAngola, Mozambique, Namibia, andZimbabwe.Mr. Nyangoni

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AAAS 123a Third World IdeologiesAAAS 123a Third World IdeologiesAAAS 123a Third World IdeologiesAAAS 123a Third World IdeologiesAAAS 123a Third World Ideologies[ nw ss wi ]Analyzes ideological concepts developed byseminal Third World political thinkers andtheir application to modern politicalanalysis. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Nyangoni

AAAS 125b Caribbean Women andAAAS 125b Caribbean Women andAAAS 125b Caribbean Women andAAAS 125b Caribbean Women andAAAS 125b Caribbean Women andGlobalization: Sexuality, Citizenship, WorkGlobalization: Sexuality, Citizenship, WorkGlobalization: Sexuality, Citizenship, WorkGlobalization: Sexuality, Citizenship, WorkGlobalization: Sexuality, Citizenship, Work[ ss wi ]Utilizing perspectives from sociology,anthropology, fiction, and music toexamine the relationship between women’ssexuality and conceptions of labor,citizenship, and sovereignty. The courseconsiders these alongside conceptions ofmasculinity, contending feminisms, and theglobal. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Smith

AAAS 126b Political Economy of the ThirdAAAS 126b Political Economy of the ThirdAAAS 126b Political Economy of the ThirdAAAS 126b Political Economy of the ThirdAAAS 126b Political Economy of the ThirdWorldWorldWorldWorldWorld[ nw ss wi ]Development of capitalism and differentroles and functions assigned to all “ThirdWorlds,” in the periphery as well as thecenter. Special attention will be paid toAfrican and Afro-American peripheries.Usually offered every year.Mr. Nyangoni

AAAS 131b American Freedom beforeAAAS 131b American Freedom beforeAAAS 131b American Freedom beforeAAAS 131b American Freedom beforeAAAS 131b American Freedom beforeEmancipationEmancipationEmancipationEmancipationEmancipation[ ss ]Prerequisite or corequisite: AAAS 70a orHIST 51a.What did it mean to be free in an age ofslavery? The experiences of free AfricanAmericans focus our investigation of thisfounding myth of America. Explores whatfreedom meant to criminals, reformers,laborers, slaveholders, artists, abolitionists,soldiers, and statesmen. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Bryant

AAAS 132b Introduction to AfricanAAAS 132b Introduction to AfricanAAAS 132b Introduction to AfricanAAAS 132b Introduction to AfricanAAAS 132b Introduction to AfricanLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature[ hum nw ss ]Examines the cultural production of Africanwriters and filmmakers and their critiquesof the post-colonial state; their explorationof gender, sexuality, language choice, thepressures placed on “authentic” identitiesby diasporic communities, and theconflicting claims of tradition andmodernity. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Smith

AAAS 133b The Literature of the CaribbeanAAAS 133b The Literature of the CaribbeanAAAS 133b The Literature of the CaribbeanAAAS 133b The Literature of the CaribbeanAAAS 133b The Literature of the Caribbean[ hum nw ss ]An exploration of the narrative strategiesand themes of writers of the region whograpple with issues of colonialism, class,race, ethnicity, and gender in a context ofoften conflicting allegiances to North andSouth America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Smith

AAAS 134b Novel and Film of the AfricanAAAS 134b Novel and Film of the AfricanAAAS 134b Novel and Film of the AfricanAAAS 134b Novel and Film of the AfricanAAAS 134b Novel and Film of the AfricanDiasporaDiasporaDiasporaDiasporaDiaspora[ hum nw ]Writers and filmmakers, who are usuallyexamined separately under national orregional canonical categories such as“(North) American,” “Latin American,”“African,” “British,” or “Caribbean,” arebrought together here to examinetransnational identities and investments in“authentic,” “African,” or “black”identities. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Smith

AAAS 143b History of Islam in West Africa:AAAS 143b History of Islam in West Africa:AAAS 143b History of Islam in West Africa:AAAS 143b History of Islam in West Africa:AAAS 143b History of Islam in West Africa:Tolerance, Spirituality, and FreedomTolerance, Spirituality, and FreedomTolerance, Spirituality, and FreedomTolerance, Spirituality, and FreedomTolerance, Spirituality, and Freedom[ ss ]Examines the history of Islam and itsdiffusion in West Africa using medievalArab travelers’ accounts and 16th- and19th-century African texts to show theprocess of conversion to Islam and itseffects on education and use of power.Special one-time offering, spring 2006.Mr. Kaba

AAAS 145b What Is Race?AAAS 145b What Is Race?AAAS 145b What Is Race?AAAS 145b What Is Race?AAAS 145b What Is Race?[ ss wi ]What is race? How has it shaped what itmeans to be American? We explore 19th-and 20th-century interpretations of race inscience, law, reform initiatives, and popularliterature. Issues include eugenics, censuscategories, race loyalty, polygenesis,immigration, passing, and miscegenation.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Bryant

AAAS 155a Slavery in AmericaAAAS 155a Slavery in AmericaAAAS 155a Slavery in AmericaAAAS 155a Slavery in AmericaAAAS 155a Slavery in America[ ss ]Examines the rise of slavery in America, theformation of slave and free-blackcommunities, the emergence of the planterclass, the role of slavery in the economyand politics, the relationship betweenslavery and racism, and the legacy ofslavery. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Bryant

AAAS 156a The Civil Rights MovementAAAS 156a The Civil Rights MovementAAAS 156a The Civil Rights MovementAAAS 156a The Civil Rights MovementAAAS 156a The Civil Rights Movement[ ss ]Explores the civil rights movement throughprimary readings and films. Includes anassessment of the consequences of themovement and the ongoing controversiesover the best ways to achieve equality forblack Americans. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Bryant

AAAS 158a Theories of Development andAAAS 158a Theories of Development andAAAS 158a Theories of Development andAAAS 158a Theories of Development andAAAS 158a Theories of Development andUnderdevelopmentUnderdevelopmentUnderdevelopmentUnderdevelopmentUnderdevelopment[ nw ss wi ]Humankind has for some time nowpossessed the scientific and technologicalmeans to combat the scourge of poverty.The purpose of this seminar is to acquaintstudents with contending theories ofdevelopment and underdevelopment,emphasizing the open and contested natureof the process involved and of the field ofstudy itself. Among the topics to be studiedare modernization theory, the challenge tomodernization posed by dependency andworld systems theories, and more recentapproaches centered on the concepts ofbasic needs and of sustainable development.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Nyangoni

AAAS 163b Africa in World PoliticsAAAS 163b Africa in World PoliticsAAAS 163b Africa in World PoliticsAAAS 163b Africa in World PoliticsAAAS 163b Africa in World Politics[ ss ]Explores the impact of African states inworld affairs; the African and Afro-Asiangroups in the United Nations; relationswith Eastern Europe, Western Europe, andthe Americas; the Afro-Asian Movement;nonalignment; the Organization of AfricanUnity; and Pan-Africanism. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Nyangoni

AAAS 165b Literature, Society, and IdentityAAAS 165b Literature, Society, and IdentityAAAS 165b Literature, Society, and IdentityAAAS 165b Literature, Society, and IdentityAAAS 165b Literature, Society, and Identityin Francophone Africa Under Colonial Rulein Francophone Africa Under Colonial Rulein Francophone Africa Under Colonial Rulein Francophone Africa Under Colonial Rulein Francophone Africa Under Colonial Rule[ ss ]Examines the advent of African nationalismin the 20th century from a literaryperspective. The topic provides anunderstanding of a pivotal conceptpertaining to history, politics, religion,culture, and personal identity that led tomajor change in history. Special one-timeoffering, spring 2006.Mr. Kaba

AAAS 167a African and CaribbeanAAAS 167a African and CaribbeanAAAS 167a African and CaribbeanAAAS 167a African and CaribbeanAAAS 167a African and CaribbeanComparative Political SystemsComparative Political SystemsComparative Political SystemsComparative Political SystemsComparative Political Systems[ nw ss ]Introduces students to the literature andmethod of comparative political analysis.Case studies central to the course will beGhana, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe; andPuerto Rico, Jamaica, and Cuba. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Nyangoni

AAAS 170b Seminar: Political Economy ofAAAS 170b Seminar: Political Economy ofAAAS 170b Seminar: Political Economy ofAAAS 170b Seminar: Political Economy ofAAAS 170b Seminar: Political Economy ofDeveloping CountriesDeveloping CountriesDeveloping CountriesDeveloping CountriesDeveloping Countries[ ss ]Analysis of political and economic issues indeveloping countries. Special emphasis onthe major explanations forunderdevelopment and alternativestrategies for development. Topics includecolonialism, nationalism, developingcountries in the international system,state-building, rural development, andgender perspectives on underdevelopment.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Nyangoni

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AAAS 175a Comparative Politics of NorthAAAS 175a Comparative Politics of NorthAAAS 175a Comparative Politics of NorthAAAS 175a Comparative Politics of NorthAAAS 175a Comparative Politics of NorthAfricaAfricaAfricaAfricaAfrica[ nw ss ]Formation and development of politicalcleavages and cleavage systems, and ofmass-based political groups. Analysis of theexpansion of mass political participation,elections, the impact of the military onpolitical groups, and international factors.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Nyangoni

Cross-Listed CoursesCross-Listed CoursesCross-Listed CoursesCross-Listed CoursesCross-Listed Courses

ANTH 112aANTH 112aANTH 112aANTH 112aANTH 112aAfrican Art and Aesthetics

ANTH 133aANTH 133aANTH 133aANTH 133aANTH 133aCulture and Power in Africa

ENG 16aENG 16aENG 16aENG 16aENG 16aNineteenth-Century African-AmericanLiterature: Texts and Contexts

ENG 127bENG 127bENG 127bENG 127bENG 127bMigrating Bodies, Migrating Texts

ENG 147bENG 147bENG 147bENG 147bENG 147bSouth African Literature and Apartheid

ENG 167bENG 167bENG 167bENG 167bENG 167bThe Postmodern African American Novel

HIST 115aHIST 115aHIST 115aHIST 115aHIST 115aHistory of Comparative Race and EthnicRelations

HIST 116aHIST 116aHIST 116aHIST 116aHIST 116aBlack Homeland: West Africa

HS 120aHS 120aHS 120aHS 120aHS 120aRace and the Law

PHIL 18aPHIL 18aPHIL 18aPHIL 18aPHIL 18aPhilosophy of Race and Gender

POL 140aPOL 140aPOL 140aPOL 140aPOL 140aPolitics of Africa

SOC 171aSOC 171aSOC 171aSOC 171aSOC 171aWomen Leaders and Transformation inDeveloping Countries

African and Afro-American Studies

Department of

American StudiesCourses of Study:Courses of Study:Courses of Study:Courses of Study:Courses of Study:Major (B.A.)Major (B.A.)Major (B.A.)Major (B.A.)Major (B.A.)


American studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to theculture, society, politics, institutions, identities, thoughts,values, and behavior of Americans, in all their variety, and to thecritical issues that confront the United States domestically andinternationally. Using materials central to the disciplines ofAmerican studies—film, literature, popular and material culture,music, art and architecture, oral history, social and intellectualhistory—the major is designed to provide students with aneducated awareness of the way the United States, viewed as acivilization, frames the lives, aspirations, and self-perceptions ofits citizens, and how Americans are seen by people around theworld. Typically, students who enroll anticipate careers in law,business, public service, communications, media, education,journalism, museum work, and teaching at all levels. As thesponsor of the programs in legal studies, film studies, journalism,and environmental studies, the American studies major aims toprovide a broad background to those areas and welcomes studentswho seek active engagement with the contemporary worldthrough firm grounding in a sound liberal arts education.

How to Become a MajorHow to Become a MajorHow to Become a MajorHow to Become a MajorHow to Become a Major

Normally, students declare their major in their sophomore year andattempt to complete the three required courses (see below) by the endof the first semester of their junior year, or at the latest, the end oftheir junior year. Working with a departmental advisor, students areurged to develop a coherent selection of electives tailored to theirparticular interests and gifts. Because of the close workingrelationship between the department and its resident programs (law,film, journalism, and environmental studies) students often offerseveral courses in joint satisfaction of their major (American studies)and their program. Courses in other departments that satisfyAmerican studies elective requirements are listed on thedepartmental website. Students wishing to earn departmental honorsmust write a senior thesis in a full-year course, AMST 99d. Specialopportunities are available for supervised internships (AMST 92a,b),one-on-one readings courses (AMST 97a,b), and individually directedresearch courses (AMST 98a,b). Many majors gain a valuable cross-cultural perspective on America by studying abroad in their junioryear.

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Stephen Whitfield (Chair)Stephen Whitfield (Chair)Stephen Whitfield (Chair)Stephen Whitfield (Chair)Stephen Whitfield (Chair)Modern political and cultural history.

Joyce Antler (Undergraduate Advising Head)Joyce Antler (Undergraduate Advising Head)Joyce Antler (Undergraduate Advising Head)Joyce Antler (Undergraduate Advising Head)Joyce Antler (Undergraduate Advising Head)Women’s history. Social history.

Jacob CohenJacob CohenJacob CohenJacob CohenJacob CohenAmerican culture, politics, and thought.

Shilpa DavéShilpa DavéShilpa DavéShilpa DavéShilpa DavéRace and ethnicity. Asian Americanstudies.

Thomas DohertyThomas DohertyThomas DohertyThomas DohertyThomas DohertyFilm and culture.

Brian DonahueBrian DonahueBrian DonahueBrian DonahueBrian DonahueAmerican environmental studies.

Maura Farrelly (Director, JournalismMaura Farrelly (Director, JournalismMaura Farrelly (Director, JournalismMaura Farrelly (Director, JournalismMaura Farrelly (Director, JournalismProgram)Program)Program)Program)Program)American religion.

Henry FeltHenry FeltHenry FeltHenry FeltHenry FeltDocumentary film.

Richard Gaskins (Director, Legal Studies;Richard Gaskins (Director, Legal Studies;Richard Gaskins (Director, Legal Studies;Richard Gaskins (Director, Legal Studies;Richard Gaskins (Director, Legal Studies;Director, Social Justice and Social Policy)Director, Social Justice and Social Policy)Director, Social Justice and Social Policy)Director, Social Justice and Social Policy)Director, Social Justice and Social Policy)Law, social policy, and philosophy.

Laura GoldinLaura GoldinLaura GoldinLaura GoldinLaura GoldinEnvironmental studies.

Tamar MoradTamar MoradTamar MoradTamar MoradTamar MoradJournalism.

Daniel TerrisDaniel TerrisDaniel TerrisDaniel TerrisDaniel TerrisLiterature and intellectual history.

American Studies


AAAAA. AMST 10a (Foundations of American Civilization). Normally,students will take 10a in their sophomore year and no later thanthe spring term of their junior year.

B.B.B.B.B. AMST 100a (Classic Texts in the American Culture to 1900).Normally, students will take 100a in their sophomore year andno later than in their junior year. Students may take 100a intheir senior year only in the most unusual circumstances withthe approval of the department chair.

C.C.C.C.C. AMST 100b (Twentieth-Century American Culture). Aftercompleting 100a, students must take 100b, normally in theirjunior or senior year.

D.D.D.D.D. Six (6) semester courses in American studies, chosen either fromwithin the department or from other departments, with departmentalapproval.

E.E.E.E.E. To be eligible for departmental honors, seniors must enroll inAMST 99d (Senior Research) with departmental approval andparticipate in a year-long honors colloquium. AMST 99d does notsatisfy other departmental requirements.

F.F.F.F.F. Not more than two courses satisfying a second major may beoffered to complete the American studies major.

G.G.G.G.G. No course, whether required or elective, for which a studentreceives a grade below C- may be counted toward the major.



AMST 10a Foundations of AmericanAMST 10a Foundations of AmericanAMST 10a Foundations of AmericanAMST 10a Foundations of AmericanAMST 10a Foundations of AmericanCivilizationCivilizationCivilizationCivilizationCivilization[ ss ]Interpretations of the meaning of themyths, symbols, values, heroes and rogues,character ideals, identities, masks, games,humor, languages, expressive repertoire,and ideologies that are exhibited in thesocial, political, economic, and culturalhistory of the United States. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Cohen

AMST 15a Writing for the MediaAMST 15a Writing for the MediaAMST 15a Writing for the MediaAMST 15a Writing for the MediaAMST 15a Writing for the Media[ ss ]A hands-on workshop designed to teachbasic broadcast newswriting skills, as wellas techniques for gathering, producing, anddelivering radio and television news.Stresses the importance of accuracy. Issuesof objectivity, point of view, and freedom ofthe press are discussed. Writingassignments will be written on deadline.Usually offered every year.Staff

AMST 20a Environmental IssuesAMST 20a Environmental IssuesAMST 20a Environmental IssuesAMST 20a Environmental IssuesAMST 20a Environmental Issues[ ss ]An interdisciplinary overview of majorenvironmental challenges facing humanity,including population growth; foodproduction; limited supplies of energy,water, and other resources; climate change;loss of biodiversity; and waste disposal andpollution. Students examine these problemscritically and evaluate different ways ofthinking about their causes and solutions.Usually offered every year.Mr. Donahue

AMST 92a Internship in American StudiesAMST 92a Internship in American StudiesAMST 92a Internship in American StudiesAMST 92a Internship in American StudiesAMST 92a Internship in American StudiesOff-campus work experience in conjunctionwith a reading course with a member of thedepartment. Requires reading and writingassignments drawing upon and amplifyingthe internship experience. Only oneinternship course may be submitted insatisfaction of the department’s electiverequirements. Usually offered every year.Staff

AMST 92b Internship in American StudiesAMST 92b Internship in American StudiesAMST 92b Internship in American StudiesAMST 92b Internship in American StudiesAMST 92b Internship in American StudiesSee AMST 92a for special notes and coursedescription. Usually offered every year.Staff

AMST 97a Readings in American StudiesAMST 97a Readings in American StudiesAMST 97a Readings in American StudiesAMST 97a Readings in American StudiesAMST 97a Readings in American StudiesEnrollment limited to juniors and seniors.Independent readings, research, and writingon a subject of the student’s interest, underthe direction of a faculty advisor. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

AMST 97b Readings in American StudiesAMST 97b Readings in American StudiesAMST 97b Readings in American StudiesAMST 97b Readings in American StudiesAMST 97b Readings in American StudiesEnrollment limited to juniors and seniors.Independent readings, research, and writingon a subject of the student’s interest, underthe direction of a faculty advisor. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

AMST 98a Independent StudyAMST 98a Independent StudyAMST 98a Independent StudyAMST 98a Independent StudyAMST 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

AMST 98b Independent StudyAMST 98b Independent StudyAMST 98b Independent StudyAMST 98b Independent StudyAMST 98b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

AMST 99d Senior ResearchAMST 99d Senior ResearchAMST 99d Senior ResearchAMST 99d Senior ResearchAMST 99d Senior ResearchSeniors who are candidates for degrees withdepartmental honors should register for thiscourse and, under the direction of a facultyadvisor, prepare a thesis. In addition toregular meetings with faculty advisors,seniors will participate in an honorscolloquium, a seminar group bringingtogether the honors candidates andmembers of the American studies faculty.Usually offered every year.Staff

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AMST 100a Classic Texts in AmericanAMST 100a Classic Texts in AmericanAMST 100a Classic Texts in AmericanAMST 100a Classic Texts in AmericanAMST 100a Classic Texts in AmericanCulture to 1900Culture to 1900Culture to 1900Culture to 1900Culture to 1900[ ss wi ]Preference given to American studiesmajors.Various visions of America from the earliestcolonization through the 19th century areexplored. Of special concern will be theways the individual’s inner life is conceivedor expressed in relation to the new societyand nation-building of the 18th and 19thcenturies. Usually offered every year.Staff

AMST 100b Twentieth-Century AmericanAMST 100b Twentieth-Century AmericanAMST 100b Twentieth-Century AmericanAMST 100b Twentieth-Century AmericanAMST 100b Twentieth-Century AmericanCultureCultureCultureCultureCulture[ ss ]Prerequisite: AMST 100a.The democratization of taste and theextension of mass media are among thedistinguishing features of American culturein the 20th century. Through a variety ofgenres and forms of expression, in highculture and the popular arts, this coursetraces the historical development of anational style that came to exerciseformidable influence abroad as well.Usually offered every year.Staff

AMST 101a American EnvironmentalAMST 101a American EnvironmentalAMST 101a American EnvironmentalAMST 101a American EnvironmentalAMST 101a American EnvironmentalHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory[ ss ]Provides an overview of the relationshipbetween nature and culture in NorthAmerica. Covers Native Americans, theEuropean invasion, the development of amarket system of resource extraction andconsumption, the impact ofindustrialization, and environmentalistresponses. Current environmental issuesare placed in historical context. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Donahue

AMST 102a Women, the Environment, andAMST 102a Women, the Environment, andAMST 102a Women, the Environment, andAMST 102a Women, the Environment, andAMST 102a Women, the Environment, andSocial JusticeSocial JusticeSocial JusticeSocial JusticeSocial Justice[ ss ]Focuses on the profound and unique roleswomen have played in preserving andenhancing the natural environment andprotecting human health. Students explorea wide range of environmental issues fromthe perspective of women and examine howwomen have been a driving force in keyefforts to improve our environment. Alsofurther explores the legal, ethical, andsocial issues embodied in environmentalracism and classism. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Goldin

American Studies

AMST 103a The American Experience:AMST 103a The American Experience:AMST 103a The American Experience:AMST 103a The American Experience:AMST 103a The American Experience:Approaches to American StudiesApproaches to American StudiesApproaches to American StudiesApproaches to American StudiesApproaches to American Studies[ ss ]Students examine the many meanings ofthe American experience by exploring thesources, subjects, and methodologies usedin the practice of American studies. In theclassroom and on field trips, students usesuch resources as fiction and poetry,photography and painting, oral history andmusic, and architecture and the naturallandscape to enlarge their knowledge andunderstanding of American history andcontemporary society. Highly recommendedfor students intending to write theses andthose considering graduate school. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Staff

AMST 104b Boston and Its Suburbs:AMST 104b Boston and Its Suburbs:AMST 104b Boston and Its Suburbs:AMST 104b Boston and Its Suburbs:AMST 104b Boston and Its Suburbs:Environment and HistoryEnvironment and HistoryEnvironment and HistoryEnvironment and HistoryEnvironment and History[ ss ]Advanced seminar follows the developmentof the cultural landscape of Boston,Waltham, and the western suburbs fromglacial retreat to urban sprawl. Employsecology and history to better understandand address contemporary environmentalissues. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Donahue

AMST 105a The Eastern Forest:AMST 105a The Eastern Forest:AMST 105a The Eastern Forest:AMST 105a The Eastern Forest:AMST 105a The Eastern Forest:Paleoecology to PolicyPaleoecology to PolicyPaleoecology to PolicyPaleoecology to PolicyPaleoecology to Policy[ ss wi ]Can we make sustainable use of the EasternForest of North America while protectingbiological diversity and ecological integrity?Explores the forest’s ecologicaldevelopment, the impact of humancultures, attitudes toward the forest, andour mixed record of abuse and stewardship.Includes extensive fieldwork. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Donahue

AMST 106b Food and Farming in AmericaAMST 106b Food and Farming in AmericaAMST 106b Food and Farming in AmericaAMST 106b Food and Farming in AmericaAMST 106b Food and Farming in America[ ss ]American food is abundant and cheap. Yetmany eat poorly, and some argue ouragriculture may be unhealthy andunsustainable. Explores the history ofAmerican farming and diet and theprospects for a healthy food system.Includes extensive fieldwork. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Donahue

AMST 111a Images of the American WestAMST 111a Images of the American WestAMST 111a Images of the American WestAMST 111a Images of the American WestAMST 111a Images of the American Westin Film and Culturein Film and Culturein Film and Culturein Film and Culturein Film and Culture[ ss ]Explores how motion picture images of theWest have reflected and shaped Americanidentities, ideologies, and mythologies.Through a variety of films—silent,“classic,” and “revisionist”—andsupplementary readings, examines theintertwined themes of progress,civilization, region, nation, democracy,race, gender, and violence. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Staff

AMST 112b American Film and Culture ofAMST 112b American Film and Culture ofAMST 112b American Film and Culture ofAMST 112b American Film and Culture ofAMST 112b American Film and Culture ofthe 1950sthe 1950sthe 1950sthe 1950sthe 1950s[ ss ]Traces the decline of classical Hollywoodcinema and the impact of motion pictureson American culture in the 1950s,especially Hollywood’s representations ofthe Cold War. Students learn methods ofcinematic analysis to conduct culturalhistorical inquiry. Usually offered everyfourth year.Mr. Doherty

AMST 113a American Film and Culture ofAMST 113a American Film and Culture ofAMST 113a American Film and Culture ofAMST 113a American Film and Culture ofAMST 113a American Film and Culture ofthe 1940sthe 1940sthe 1940sthe 1940sthe 1940s[ ss ]Examines the nature of classical Hollywoodcinema and the impact of motion pictureson American culture in the 1940s,especially Hollywood’s representations ofWorld War II. Students learn methods ofcinematic analysis to conduct culturalhistorical inquiry. Usually offered everyfourth year.Mr. Doherty

AMST 113b American Film and Culture ofAMST 113b American Film and Culture ofAMST 113b American Film and Culture ofAMST 113b American Film and Culture ofAMST 113b American Film and Culture ofthe 1930sthe 1930sthe 1930sthe 1930sthe 1930s[ ss ]Traces the rise of Hollywood sound cinemaand the impact of motion pictures onAmerican culture in the 1930s, especiallyHollywood’s representations of the GreatDepression. Students learn methods ofcinematic analysis to conduct culturalhistorical inquiry. Usually offered everyfourth year.Mr. Doherty

AMST 114a American Film and Culture ofAMST 114a American Film and Culture ofAMST 114a American Film and Culture ofAMST 114a American Film and Culture ofAMST 114a American Film and Culture ofthe 1920sthe 1920sthe 1920sthe 1920sthe 1920s[ ss ]Traces the rise and fall of silent Hollywoodcinema and the impact of motion pictureson American culture in the 1920s,especially Hollywood’s role in therevolution in morals and manners. Studentslearn methods of cinematic analysis toconduct cultural historical inquiry. Allfilms are screened with a music score orlive piano accompaniment. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. Doherty

AMST 118a Gender and the ProfessionsAMST 118a Gender and the ProfessionsAMST 118a Gender and the ProfessionsAMST 118a Gender and the ProfessionsAMST 118a Gender and the Professions[ ss ]Explores gender distinctions as a keyelement in the organization of professions,analyzing the connections among sex roles,occupational structure, and American sociallife. Topics include work culture, payequity, the “mommy” and “daddy” tracks,sexual discrimination and harassment, anddual-career families. Among the professionsexamined are law, medicine, teaching,social work, nursing, journalism, business,and politics. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Antler

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AMST 120b Film Theory and CriticismAMST 120b Film Theory and CriticismAMST 120b Film Theory and CriticismAMST 120b Film Theory and CriticismAMST 120b Film Theory and Criticism[ hum ss ]A course for students with somepreliminary background in film studies,providing a forum not only to see and tointerpret films, but also to master the waysfilms are seen and interpreted. ClassicHollywood cinema will be examined.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Doherty

AMST 121a The American Jewish Woman:AMST 121a The American Jewish Woman:AMST 121a The American Jewish Woman:AMST 121a The American Jewish Woman:AMST 121a The American Jewish Woman:1890-1990s1890-1990s1890-1990s1890-1990s1890-1990s[ ss ]Surveys the experiences of American Jewishwomen in work, politics, religion, familylife, the arts, and American culturegenerally over the last 100 years, examininghow the dual heritage of female and Jewish“otherness” shaped their often conflictedidentities. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Antler

AMST 123b Women in American History:AMST 123b Women in American History:AMST 123b Women in American History:AMST 123b Women in American History:AMST 123b Women in American History:1865 to the Present1865 to the Present1865 to the Present1865 to the Present1865 to the Present[ ss ]A historical and cultural survey of thefemale experience in the United States withemphasis on issues of education, work,domestic ideology, sexuality, male-femalerelations, race, class, politics, war, themedia, feminism, and antifeminism.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Antler

AMST 124b American Love and MarriageAMST 124b American Love and MarriageAMST 124b American Love and MarriageAMST 124b American Love and MarriageAMST 124b American Love and Marriage[ ss ]Ideas and behavior relating to love andmarriage are used as lenses to view broadersocial patterns such as family organization,generational conflict, and the creation ofprofessional and national identity. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Antler

AMST 127b Women and American PopularAMST 127b Women and American PopularAMST 127b Women and American PopularAMST 127b Women and American PopularAMST 127b Women and American PopularCultureCultureCultureCultureCulture[ ss ]Examines women’s diverse representationsand participation in the popular culture ofthe United States. Using historical studies,advertising, film, television, music, andliterature, discusses how constructions ofrace, gender, class, sexuality, ethnicity, andreligion have shaped women’s encounterswith popular and mass culture. Topicsinclude women and modernity, leisure andwork, women’s roles in the rise ofconsumer culture and relation totechnology, representations of sexuality,and the impact of feminism. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Davé

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AMST 130b Television and AmericanAMST 130b Television and AmericanAMST 130b Television and AmericanAMST 130b Television and AmericanAMST 130b Television and AmericanCultureCultureCultureCultureCulture[ ss ]An interdisciplinary course with three mainlines of discussion and investigation: anaesthetic inquiry into the meaning oftelevision style and genre; a historicalconsideration of the medium and its role inAmerican life; and a technological study oftelevisual communication. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Doherty

AMST 131b News on ScreenAMST 131b News on ScreenAMST 131b News on ScreenAMST 131b News on ScreenAMST 131b News on Screen[ ss ]Combines an investigation of the history ofbroadcast journalism in America withpractical training exercises in broadcastwriting and Web production. Examineschanges in the media landscape over theyears and the legal and ethical issues facingcontemporary broadcast journalists. Usuallyoffered every second year.Staff

AMST 132b International Affairs and theAMST 132b International Affairs and theAMST 132b International Affairs and theAMST 132b International Affairs and theAMST 132b International Affairs and theAmerican MediaAmerican MediaAmerican MediaAmerican MediaAmerican Media[ ss ]Analyzes and assesses United States mediacoverage of major international events,personalities, and perspectives. The courseis designed to introduce students to theinternational events over the past threedecades as they have been interpreted byAmerican journalists and media instructorsand to challenge students to evaluate thelimitations and biases of this reportage.Usually offered every second year.Staff

AMST 134b The New Media in AmericaAMST 134b The New Media in AmericaAMST 134b The New Media in AmericaAMST 134b The New Media in AmericaAMST 134b The New Media in America[ ss ]Analyzes the adaptation of new media inAmerican society and culture. Examines theways Americans have thought about andutilized new methods of masscommunications in the 20th century.Usually offered every year.Staff

AMST 137b Journalism in Twentieth-AMST 137b Journalism in Twentieth-AMST 137b Journalism in Twentieth-AMST 137b Journalism in Twentieth-AMST 137b Journalism in Twentieth-Century AmericaCentury AmericaCentury AmericaCentury AmericaCentury America[ ss ]Examines what journalists have done, howtheir enterprise has in fact conformed withtheir ideals, and what some of theconsequences have been for the republichistorically. Usually offered every year.Mr. Whitfield

AMST 138b Reporting ContemporaryAMST 138b Reporting ContemporaryAMST 138b Reporting ContemporaryAMST 138b Reporting ContemporaryAMST 138b Reporting ContemporaryAmericaAmericaAmericaAmericaAmerica[ ss ]Introduces students to the practice of newsreporting for print media and links theoryand history to the working craft ofjournalism. Trains students in thefundamentals of newsgathering and writingand provides an opportunity to practicethose skills in conditions simulating anewsroom. A concern for ethics, balance,and accuracy is stressed in all assignments.Usually offered every second year.Staff

AMST 139b Reporting on Gender, Race, andAMST 139b Reporting on Gender, Race, andAMST 139b Reporting on Gender, Race, andAMST 139b Reporting on Gender, Race, andAMST 139b Reporting on Gender, Race, andCultureCultureCultureCultureCulture[ ss ]An examination of the news media’srelationship to demographic and culturalchange, and of how journalistic ideologiesinfluence the coverage of women andvarious ethnic and cultural groups. Usuallyoffered every second year.Staff

AMST 140b The Asian AmericanAMST 140b The Asian AmericanAMST 140b The Asian AmericanAMST 140b The Asian AmericanAMST 140b The Asian AmericanExperienceExperienceExperienceExperienceExperience[ ss ]An examination of the political, economic,social, and contemporary issues related toAsians in the United States from the mid-19th century to the present. Topics includepatterns of immigration and settlement,and individual, family, and communityformation. Course material includes avariety of sources from history, literature,personal essays, films, and other popularmedia. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Davé

AMST 141b The Native AmericanAMST 141b The Native AmericanAMST 141b The Native AmericanAMST 141b The Native AmericanAMST 141b The Native AmericanExperienceExperienceExperienceExperienceExperience[ ss ]Survey of Native American history andculture with focus on the social, political,and economic changes experienced byNative Americans as a result of theirinteractions with European explorers,traders, and colonists. Usually offered everythird year.Staff

AMST 142b Love, Law, and Labor: AsianAMST 142b Love, Law, and Labor: AsianAMST 142b Love, Law, and Labor: AsianAMST 142b Love, Law, and Labor: AsianAMST 142b Love, Law, and Labor: AsianAmerican Women and LiteratureAmerican Women and LiteratureAmerican Women and LiteratureAmerican Women and LiteratureAmerican Women and Literature[ ss ]Explores the intersection of ethnicity, race,class, gender, and sexualities in the livesand literatures of diverse Asian Americanwomen. Discussion of the historical, social,political, and economic forces shaping thoselives and how they are reflected inliterature. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Davé

AMST 144b Signs of Imagination:AMST 144b Signs of Imagination:AMST 144b Signs of Imagination:AMST 144b Signs of Imagination:AMST 144b Signs of Imagination:Construction of Gender and Race in PopularConstruction of Gender and Race in PopularConstruction of Gender and Race in PopularConstruction of Gender and Race in PopularConstruction of Gender and Race in PopularCultureCultureCultureCultureCulture[ ss ]Examines how men and women arerepresented and represent themselves inAmerican popular culture. Discusses thecultural contexts of the terms “femininity”and “masculinity” and various examples ofthe visibility and marketability of theseterms today. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Davé

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AMST 149a On the Edge of HistoryAMST 149a On the Edge of HistoryAMST 149a On the Edge of HistoryAMST 149a On the Edge of HistoryAMST 149a On the Edge of History[ ss ]Examines how visionaries, novelists,historians, social scientists, andfuturologists in America, 1888 to thepresent, have imagined and predictedAmerica’s future and what thoseadumbrations—correct and incorrect—tellus about our life today, tomorrow, andyesterday when the predictions were made.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Cohen

AMST 150a The History of Childhood andAMST 150a The History of Childhood andAMST 150a The History of Childhood andAMST 150a The History of Childhood andAMST 150a The History of Childhood andYouth in AmericaYouth in AmericaYouth in AmericaYouth in AmericaYouth in America[ ss ]Examines cultural ideas and policies aboutchildhood and youth, as well as child-rearing and parenting strategies, child-saving, socialization, delinquency,children’s literature, television, and othermedia for children and youth. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Antler

AMST 155a American IndividualismAMST 155a American IndividualismAMST 155a American IndividualismAMST 155a American IndividualismAMST 155a American Individualism[ ss ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken AMST 114b inprevious years.Through various major works, two centraldilemmas of the American experience areexamined: the ambition to transcend socialand personal limitations, and the tensionbetween demands of self and the hunger forcommunity. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Whitfield

AMST 156b America in the WorldAMST 156b America in the WorldAMST 156b America in the WorldAMST 156b America in the WorldAMST 156b America in the World[ ss ]Designed to elucidate how the UnitedStates—as a promise, as a dream, as acultural projection—has interacted with therest of the world (but primarily withEurope). Focuses less on the flow of peoplethan on the flow of ideas, less on theinstruments of foreign policy than on theinstitutions that have promoted visions ofdemocracy, individual autonomy, power,and abundance. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Whitfield

AMST 160a U.S. Immigration History andAMST 160a U.S. Immigration History andAMST 160a U.S. Immigration History andAMST 160a U.S. Immigration History andAMST 160a U.S. Immigration History andPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicy[ ss ]An examination of the economic, political,and ideological factors underlyingimmigration policy in U.S. history,especially since 1965. Analysis ofcontemporary immigration, refugee andasylum issues, and of problems ofimmigrant acculturation today. Usuallyoffered every third year.Staff

AMST 163b The Sixties: Continuity andAMST 163b The Sixties: Continuity andAMST 163b The Sixties: Continuity andAMST 163b The Sixties: Continuity andAMST 163b The Sixties: Continuity andChange in American CultureChange in American CultureChange in American CultureChange in American CultureChange in American Culture[ ss ]Analysis of alleged changes in the characterstructure, social usages, governing mythsand ideas, artistic sensibility, and majorinstitutions of America during the 1960s.What were the principal causes andoccasions for the change? Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Cohen

AMST 167b The Cultural Work of ReligionAMST 167b The Cultural Work of ReligionAMST 167b The Cultural Work of ReligionAMST 167b The Cultural Work of ReligionAMST 167b The Cultural Work of Religionin Americain Americain Americain Americain America[ ss ]Examines the roles of religion in theadaptation of ethnic and racial cultures toone another in the United States and to themainstream American culture. Topicsinclude the ways in which Americans usedtheir religious institutions to assimilatenewcomers and to contain those theydefined as the “other,” the religions ofimmigrants, and the responses ofimmigrants and Americans to religiouspluralism. Usually offered every year.Staff

AMST 168b Religions in AmericaAMST 168b Religions in AmericaAMST 168b Religions in AmericaAMST 168b Religions in AmericaAMST 168b Religions in America[ ss wi ]Exploration of the many religious traditionsin modern America, their often contentiousinteractions, their varied culturalexpressions, and their personal relevance.Analysis of various cultural “texts”including history, fiction, film, poetry,music, radio, television, oratory, andpersonal narrative. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Hangen

AMST 169a Ethnicity and Race in theAMST 169a Ethnicity and Race in theAMST 169a Ethnicity and Race in theAMST 169a Ethnicity and Race in theAMST 169a Ethnicity and Race in theUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States[ ss ]This course provides an introductoryoverview of the study of race, ethnicity, andculture in the United States. Focuses on thehistorical, sociological, and politicalmovements that affect the arrival andsettlement of African, Asian, European,American Indian, and Latino populations inthe late 19th and 20th centuries. Utilizingtheoretical and discursive perspectives,compares and explores the experiences ofthese groups in the United States inrelation to issues of immigration,population relocations, government andcivil legislation, ethnic identity, gender andfamily relations, class, and community.Usually offered every year.Ms. Davé

AMST 170a The Idea of Conspiracy inAMST 170a The Idea of Conspiracy inAMST 170a The Idea of Conspiracy inAMST 170a The Idea of Conspiracy inAMST 170a The Idea of Conspiracy inAmerican CultureAmerican CultureAmerican CultureAmerican CultureAmerican Culture[ ss ]Consideration of the “paranoid style” inAmerica’s political and popular culture andin recent American literature. Topicsinclude allegations of “conspiracy” inconnection with the Sacco and Vanzetti,Hiss, and Rosenberg cases; antisemitismand anti-Catholicism; and Watergate andIrangate. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Cohen

AMST 175a Violence (and Nonviolence) inAMST 175a Violence (and Nonviolence) inAMST 175a Violence (and Nonviolence) inAMST 175a Violence (and Nonviolence) inAMST 175a Violence (and Nonviolence) inAmerican CultureAmerican CultureAmerican CultureAmerican CultureAmerican Culture[ ss ]Studies of the use of terror and violence bycitizens and governments in the domestichistory of the United States. What are theoccasions and causes of violence? How is itimagined, portrayed, and explained inliterature? Is there anything peculiarlyAmerican about violence in America—nonviolence and pacifism? Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Cohen

AMST 180b Topics in the History ofAMST 180b Topics in the History ofAMST 180b Topics in the History ofAMST 180b Topics in the History ofAMST 180b Topics in the History ofAmerican EducationAmerican EducationAmerican EducationAmerican EducationAmerican Education[ ss ]Examines major themes in the history ofAmerican education, including changingideas about children, childrearing, andadolescence; development of schools; thepolitics of education; education andindividual life history. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Antler

AMST 183b Sports and American CultureAMST 183b Sports and American CultureAMST 183b Sports and American CultureAMST 183b Sports and American CultureAMST 183b Sports and American Culture[ ss ]How organized sports have reflectedchanges in the American cultural, social,and economic scene, and how they havereflected and shaped the moral codes,personal values, character, style, myths,attachments, sense of work and play,fantasy, and reality of fans and athletes.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Cohen

AMST 185b The Culture of the Cold WarAMST 185b The Culture of the Cold WarAMST 185b The Culture of the Cold WarAMST 185b The Culture of the Cold WarAMST 185b The Culture of the Cold War[ ss ]Addresses American political culture fromthe end of World War II until the revival ofliberal movements and radical criticism.Attention will be paid to the specter oftotalitarianism, the “end of ideology,”McCarthyism, the crisis of civil liberties,and the strains on the pluralistic consensusin an era of anti-communism. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Whitfield

AMST 186a Topics in Ethics, Justice, andAMST 186a Topics in Ethics, Justice, andAMST 186a Topics in Ethics, Justice, andAMST 186a Topics in Ethics, Justice, andAMST 186a Topics in Ethics, Justice, andPublic LifePublic LifePublic LifePublic LifePublic Life[ ss ]Introduces a significant international ethicsor social justice theme and preparesstudents to integrate academic andcommunity work during an internship.Special attention is given to comparativeissues between the United States and othernations and regions. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Terris and Staff

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AMST 187a The Legal Boundaries of PublicAMST 187a The Legal Boundaries of PublicAMST 187a The Legal Boundaries of PublicAMST 187a The Legal Boundaries of PublicAMST 187a The Legal Boundaries of Publicand Private Lifeand Private Lifeand Private Lifeand Private Lifeand Private Life[ ss ]Confrontations of public interest andpersonal rights across three episodes inAmerican cultural history: post-Civil Warrace relations, progressive-era economicregulation, and contemporary civil liberties,especially sexual and reproductive privacy.Critical legal decisions examined in socialand political context. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Gaskins

AMST 188b Justice Brandeis andAMST 188b Justice Brandeis andAMST 188b Justice Brandeis andAMST 188b Justice Brandeis andAMST 188b Justice Brandeis andProgressive JurisprudenceProgressive JurisprudenceProgressive JurisprudenceProgressive JurisprudenceProgressive Jurisprudence[ ss ]Brandeis’s legal career serves as model andguide for exploring the ideals and anxietiesof American legal culture throughout the20th century. Focuses on how legal valuesevolve in response to new technologies,corporate capitalism, and threats topersonal liberty. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Gaskins

AMST 189a Legal Foundations of AmericanAMST 189a Legal Foundations of AmericanAMST 189a Legal Foundations of AmericanAMST 189a Legal Foundations of AmericanAMST 189a Legal Foundations of AmericanCapitalismCapitalismCapitalismCapitalismCapitalism[ ss ]Surveys core legal institutions of property,contracts, and corporations. Examines howlaw promotes and restrains thedevelopment of capitalism and marketsociety in America, from the era of massproduction through the age of global tradeand digital commerce. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Gaskins

AMST 191b Greening the Ivory Tower:AMST 191b Greening the Ivory Tower:AMST 191b Greening the Ivory Tower:AMST 191b Greening the Ivory Tower:AMST 191b Greening the Ivory Tower:Researching and Improving the BrandeisResearching and Improving the BrandeisResearching and Improving the BrandeisResearching and Improving the BrandeisResearching and Improving the BrandeisEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironment[ ss ]Uses the Brandeis campus as a modellaboratory for applied environmental study,research, and implementation ofenvironmentally beneficial initiatives.Students analyze the environmental impactof human activities within the existinglegal, political, and social structure; learnbasic research strategies for auditing andassessing the effect of these activities; andcontribute to the overall understanding ofthe environmental impact of the Brandeiscommunity on its surroundings. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Goldin

AMST 196d Film Workshop: RecordingAMST 196d Film Workshop: RecordingAMST 196d Film Workshop: RecordingAMST 196d Film Workshop: RecordingAMST 196d Film Workshop: RecordingAmericaAmericaAmericaAmericaAmerica[ ss ]Admission by consent of the instructor onthe basis of an interview. It is preferred thatstudents concurrently take an Americanstudies course.The training of students in videoproduction to explore aspects of Americanurban society. Students should be preparedto create a documentary during this full-year course. Usually offered every year.Mr. Felt


ENG 6aENG 6aENG 6aENG 6aENG 6aAmerican Literature in the Age of Lincoln

ENG 187bENG 187bENG 187bENG 187bENG 187bAmerican Writers and World Affairs

HS 104bHS 104bHS 104bHS 104bHS 104bAmerican Health Care

JOUR 104aJOUR 104aJOUR 104aJOUR 104aJOUR 104aPolitical Packaging in America

JOUR 107bJOUR 107bJOUR 107bJOUR 107bJOUR 107bMedia and Public Policy

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JOUR 110bJOUR 110bJOUR 110bJOUR 110bJOUR 110bEthics in Journalism

JOUR 112bJOUR 112bJOUR 112bJOUR 112bJOUR 112bLiterary Journalism: The Art of FeatureWriting

JOUR 125bJOUR 125bJOUR 125bJOUR 125bJOUR 125bJournalism of Crisis

LGLS 10aLGLS 10aLGLS 10aLGLS 10aLGLS 10aIntroduction to Law

LGLS 114aLGLS 114aLGLS 114aLGLS 114aLGLS 114aAmerican Health Care: Law and Policy

LGLS 120aLGLS 120aLGLS 120aLGLS 120aLGLS 120aSex Discrimination and the Law

LGLS 121bLGLS 121bLGLS 121bLGLS 121bLGLS 121bLaw and Social Welfare: Citizen Rights andGovernment Responsibilities

LGLS 126bLGLS 126bLGLS 126bLGLS 126bLGLS 126bMarriage, Divorce, and Parenthood

LGLS 127bLGLS 127bLGLS 127bLGLS 127bLGLS 127bLaw and Letters in American Culture

LGLS 129bLGLS 129bLGLS 129bLGLS 129bLGLS 129bLaw, Technology, and Innovation

LGLS 132bLGLS 132bLGLS 132bLGLS 132bLGLS 132bEnvironmental Law and Policy

NEJS 164aNEJS 164aNEJS 164aNEJS 164aNEJS 164aJudaism Confronts America

PHIL 74bPHIL 74bPHIL 74bPHIL 74bPHIL 74bFoundations of American Pragmatism

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Department of

AnthropologyCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)Combined B.A./ M.A.Master of ArtsDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorThe Department of Anthropology offers courses covering thediscipline’s four major subfields: sociocultural anthropology,linguistic anthropology, biological anthropology, andarchaeology. The major is structured to provide an introductionto the major concepts, methodologies, and theoretical issues ofanthropology, while permitting each student sufficient latitudeto pursue his or her own special interests.

Graduate Program in AnthropologyGraduate Program in AnthropologyGraduate Program in AnthropologyGraduate Program in AnthropologyGraduate Program in AnthropologyThe graduate program in anthropology, leading to the M.A. andPh.D. degrees, is designed to produce scholars who will broadenour knowledge of culture and society. Graduate training is basedon required courses in the history, theory, and method ofanthropology and on elective courses in the subfields ofanthropology (sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, biologicalanthropology, and linguistic anthropology). Some graduates ofthe program accept appointments at colleges and universities; anumber take employment in government, private institutions, orfoundations. Intensive training for independent research isstressed, with particular emphasis on fieldwork and comparativestudies.

How to Become an Undergraduate MajorHow to Become an Undergraduate MajorHow to Become an Undergraduate MajorHow to Become an Undergraduate MajorHow to Become an Undergraduate Major

Students who wish either to major in anthropology or to studyfor a minor in anthropology should see the undergraduateadvisor, who will discuss specific interests and assign an advisor.This consultation is especially important for those interested in aparticular subfield. ANTH 1a (Introduction to the ComparativeStudy of Human Societies) and ANTH 5a (Human Origins) [(orANTH 1a and LING 100a (Introduction to Linguistics) forstudents on the linguistic anthropology track)] should be takenearly in a student’s academic career. Majors are encouraged toselect honors research projects, particularly those studentsconsidering graduate study in anthropology or other professionaltraining.

The department sponsors credit-bearing internships (ANTH 92aand b) for junior and senior majors and minors. Internships combineoff-campus work that provides a significant anthropological learningexperience and academic study supervised by a departmental facultysponsor. Majors may substitute one internship for the ninth electivecourse option. Students doing summer internships register for coursecredit in the following fall semester. A minimum of a B+ grade pointaverage in anthropology courses is required for eligibility. Forinformation see Guidelines for Anthropology Internships, availablefrom the undergraduate advisor.

How to Be Admitted to the Graduate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Graduate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Graduate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Graduate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Graduate Program

The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School,specified in an earlier section of the Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to graduate study in anthropology. Admission decisions arebased primarily on the candidate’s undergraduate academic record,letters of recommendation, writing sample, and the personalstatement that is part of the application form. It is also advisable thatthe results of the Graduate Record Examination be submitted. Apersonal interview on campus is encouraged but not required.

Applicants to the master’s program or for study towards the jointdegree of master of arts in anthropology & women’s and genderstudies need not have completed an undergraduate major inanthropology or sociology-anthropology, although they may berequired to make up deficiencies while they are enrolled as graduatestudents. Students enrolled in the Master of Arts program inanthropology or anthropology & women’s and gender studies may,after having completed the equivalent of their first semester’s course-work, apply for admission to the doctoral program. Their applicationswill be considered along with the pool of candidates from outsideBrandeis seeking admission directly to the doctoral program.Candidates for the Master of Arts program in anthropology or inanthropology & women’s and gender studies with demonstratedfinancial need may petition to the graduate school for partial tuitionscholarships.

Students may apply for admission directly to the doctoral program inanthropology. Preference will be given to those with an undergraduatebackground in anthropology or in sociology-anthropology. In any case,applicants to the doctoral program must demonstrate that theiranthropological interests are well defined and that these interests arecongruent with and acceptable to those of the Brandeis anthropologydepartment faculty. Full-tuition scholarships and cash fellowshipsmay be awarded to students in the doctoral program. Assumingsatisfactory progress in the doctoral program, scholarships andfellowships are renewable for five years.

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Richard Parmentier, ChairRichard Parmentier, ChairRichard Parmentier, ChairRichard Parmentier, ChairRichard Parmentier, ChairSemiotic anthropology. Historicalanthropology. Material culture. Languageand communication. Oceania. Middle Ages.United States.

Mark Auslander (Director, CulturalMark Auslander (Director, CulturalMark Auslander (Director, CulturalMark Auslander (Director, CulturalMark Auslander (Director, CulturalProduction Program)Production Program)Production Program)Production Program)Production Program)Art and aesthetics. Museum studies.Religion. Kinship. Historical anthropology.Development. Africa. United States.

Elizabeth Emma FerryElizabeth Emma FerryElizabeth Emma FerryElizabeth Emma FerryElizabeth Emma FerryEconomic anthropology. Politicalanthropology. Exchange, property, andvalue. Latin America.

Anthropology

Charles Golden, Undergraduate AdvisingCharles Golden, Undergraduate AdvisingCharles Golden, Undergraduate AdvisingCharles Golden, Undergraduate AdvisingCharles Golden, Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHeadArchaeology of complex societies. Moderncontexts of archaeological research.Mesoamerica. The Maya.

David JacobsonDavid JacobsonDavid JacobsonDavid JacobsonDavid JacobsonSocial anthropology. Urban socialorganization. Psychosocial transitions.Families and households. Computer-mediated communication. United States.Africa.

Nina (Cornelia) KammererNina (Cornelia) KammererNina (Cornelia) KammererNina (Cornelia) KammererNina (Cornelia) KammererCultural anthropology. Medicalanthropology. Gender, sexuality, and AIDS.Southeast Asia. United States.

Sarah Lamb, Women’s and Gender StudiesSarah Lamb, Women’s and Gender StudiesSarah Lamb, Women’s and Gender StudiesSarah Lamb, Women’s and Gender StudiesSarah Lamb, Women’s and Gender StudiesLiaisonLiaisonLiaisonLiaisonLiaisonSocial-cultural theory. Gender studies.Anthropology of aging. Medicalanthropology. Immigrant and transnationalcommunities. South Asia. United States.

Sophia A. MalamudSophia A. MalamudSophia A. MalamudSophia A. MalamudSophia A. MalamudLinguistics. Formal semantics. Discoursefunctions of syntax. Game-theoreticapproaches to language. Mathematicalproperties of linguistic formalisms.

Janet McIntoshJanet McIntoshJanet McIntoshJanet McIntoshJanet McIntoshLinguistic anthropology. Cognitiveanthropology. Psychological anthropology.Religion. East Africa.

Ellen Schattschneider, Director of GraduateEllen Schattschneider, Director of GraduateEllen Schattschneider, Director of GraduateEllen Schattschneider, Director of GraduateEllen Schattschneider, Director of GraduateStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesReligion. War and memory. Anthropologyof the body. Commodification.Psychoanalytic theory. East Asia. Japan.

Javier Urcid (Chair, Latin American andJavier Urcid (Chair, Latin American andJavier Urcid (Chair, Latin American andJavier Urcid (Chair, Latin American andJavier Urcid (Chair, Latin American andLatino Studies)Latino Studies)Latino Studies)Latino Studies)Latino Studies)Archaeology. Bioarchaeology. Complexsocieties. Writing systems. Comparativeaesthetics. Mesoamerica.

Requirements for the Undergraduate MajorRequirements for the Undergraduate MajorRequirements for the Undergraduate MajorRequirements for the Undergraduate MajorRequirements for the Undergraduate Major

A.A.A.A.A. Required of all majors: A minimum of nine semester coursesin anthropology, to include ANTH 1a, ANTH 5a, and ANTH 83a(or ANTH 1a, 83a, 186b, and LING 100a for students on thelinguistic anthropology track).

B.B.B.B.B. A student may petition to have a course taken in anotherdepartment replace one anthropology course requirement,provided that course is clearly related to the student’s program.An approved internship in anthropology, completed for credit,may be counted as fulfilling one course requirement for themajor in place of a course taken in another department.

C.C.C.C.C. A minimum of five of the nine courses required for the majormust be taken from Brandeis anthropology faculty.

D.D.D.D.D. No course with a final grade below C- can count towardfulfilling the requirements for the major in anthropology.

Honors candidates:Honors candidates:Honors candidates:Honors candidates:Honors candidates: Admission to the honors program inanthropology requires a GPA of 3.5 or higher in courses countingtoward the major, and completion of ANTH 1a and ANTH 5a bythe end of the junior year. Students submit a thesis proposal tothe departmental faculty for formal approval and, if accepted tothe program, enroll in ANTH 99d. One semester course credit forthis year-long, two-semester course may be counted towards thenine courses for the major.

General Anthropology TrackGeneral Anthropology TrackGeneral Anthropology TrackGeneral Anthropology TrackGeneral Anthropology TrackAnthropology majors who do not select the linguistic orarchaeology track will be in the general anthropology programand can select a range of courses that fit their interests.

Linguistic Anthropology TrackLinguistic Anthropology TrackLinguistic Anthropology TrackLinguistic Anthropology TrackLinguistic Anthropology TrackThe following alternative track is recommended to anthropologymajors with a special interest in linguistics. The purpose of thisprogram is to introduce major issues and ideas in the study oflanguage, the study of sociocultural systems, and the study ofrelations between language, society, and culture. Studentsinterested in linguistic anthropology should arrange theirprograms in consultation with Ms. McIntosh. Requirements for

the major for students who choose this track are as follows:

A.A.A.A.A. ANTH 1a and ANTH 83a.

B.B.B.B.B. ANTH 186b and LING 100a.

C.C.C.C.C. A minimum of four other anthropology courses chosen from thoselisted in the departmental offerings.

D.D.D.D.D. A minimum of one other linguistics course from the LING listing(selection to be approved by the student’s faculty advisor inanthropology).

E.E.E.E.E. Candidates for a degree with honors must enroll in ANTH 99dduring their senior year.

Archaeology TrackArchaeology TrackArchaeology TrackArchaeology TrackArchaeology TrackThe following alternative track is designed to provide a coherentcurriculum for anthropology students desiring to focus onarchaeology. The curriculum is particularly recommended to thosestudents considering the study of archaeology at the graduate level.Such students are encouraged to seek the advice of Mr. Urcid orMr. Golden in designing their undergraduate programs.

A.A.A.A.A. Basic course requirements for the archaeological track are thesame as those described under Requirements for the Major (above)and include ANTH 1a, ANTH 5a, and ANTH 83a.

B.B.B.B.B. Of the remaining courses required for the anthropology major, it isrecommended (but not necessary) that students on the archaeologytrack include as many of the following as possible in their program:ANTH 60a, ANTH 60b, ANTH 110a, ANTH 115b, ANTH 116a,ANTH 123a, ANTH 136a, ANTH 141b, ANTH 147b, ANTH 149a,ANTH 153a, ANTH 168a, ANTH 187a, and ANTH 188b.

C.C.C.C.C. Candidates for a degree with honors must enroll in ANTH 99dduring their senior year.

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Requirements for the Undergraduate MinorRequirements for the Undergraduate MinorRequirements for the Undergraduate MinorRequirements for the Undergraduate MinorRequirements for the Undergraduate Minor

Five semester courses are required, including the following:A.A.A.A.A. ANTH 1a and ANTH 5a.

B.B.B.B.B. Three courses in anthropology to be chosen in consultationwith the student’s advisor in the department.

C.C.C.C.C. A minimum of three of the five courses required for the minormust be taken from Brandeis anthropology faculty.

D.D.D.D.D. No course with a final grade below C- can count towardfulfilling the requirements for the minor in anthropology.

Combined B.A./M.A. ProgramCombined B.A./M.A. ProgramCombined B.A./M.A. ProgramCombined B.A./M.A. ProgramCombined B.A./M.A. Program

The four-year B.A./M.A. Degree Program in Anthropology isdesigned to enable exceptional undergraduates to earn twodegrees simultaneously during their period of study at BrandeisUniversity. The program provides a strong academic groundingfor students who aspire to a professional career in anthropology.Applications are normally considered after six semesters ofundergraduate study. The program is reserved for students whohave already demonstrated the capacity to undertake sustainedgraduate-level academic work. Students must submit a 2-3 pageproposal, discussing their planned thesis project, in which theydemonstrate a high level of theoretical sophistication and seriousengagement in relevant anthropological literatures. It isexpected that a student accepted into this program will havealready developed a close working relationship with one or moredepartment faculty members who will serve as his or her mentor/advisor during this intensive year of graduate study.

Eligibility for the program is normally limited to anthropologymajors who have maintained a minimum 3.5 grade point averageoverall and a 3.67 (A-) grade point average in anthropologycourses for their first six semesters of undergraduate study.Students admitted to the program must fulfill all therequirements for a major in anthropology with honors, as well asthe special requirements of the Department of Anthropology forthe combined B.A./M.A. Specifically, they must complete:

A.A.A.A.A. a minimum of three years residence on campus, one of whichis at the graduate level

B.B.B.B.B. a total of 38 courses (vs. the 32 required for the bachelor’sdegree)

C.C.C.C.C. six anthropology courses at the graduate level (100+ numberedcourses), including ANTH 201a, beyond the nine (10 in honors)required for the major in anthropology, with a minimum grade ofB- in each

D.D.D.D.D. a master’s research paper/senior thesis awarded honors orhigher, evaluated by the student’s advisor, one additionalanthropology faculty member, and a faculty member outside thedepartment.

All candidates for the combined B.A./M.A. must complete all therequirements for the program by the end of their eighth semester(for entering freshmen). If the requirements for the M.A. portionare not complete at that time then the student is only eligible forthe B.A. degree.

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Requirements for the Degree of Master of ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents admitted to the Master of Arts Program in Anthropologymust fulfill the Graduate School residence requirement of one fullyear of coursework. Course requirements include the foundationalcourse, ANTH 201a (History of Anthropological Thought). In additionto the above, all candidates for the Master of Arts degree inanthropology must meet the following requirements:

A.A.A.A.A. Complete a program consisting of seven elective courses designedaround their anthropological interests, selected with the approval of afaculty advisor to be assigned to each student upon matriculation.

B.B.B.B.B. Submit an acceptable master’s research paper, evaluated by thestudent’s advisor and one additional faculty member. There is noforeign language requirement for the Master of Arts degree inanthropology.

Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inAnthropology & Women’s and Gender StudiesAnthropology & Women’s and Gender StudiesAnthropology & Women’s and Gender StudiesAnthropology & Women’s and Gender StudiesAnthropology & Women’s and Gender Studies

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyCandidates for the joint degree of Master of Arts in Anthropology &Women’s and Gender Studies fulfill the residence requirement of onefull year of coursework (eight semester courses), and complete thefollowing course requirements:

A. A. A. A. A. The graduate foundational course in the history of anthropology(ANTH 201a).

B. B. B. B. B. Anthropology of Gender (ANTH 144a).

C. C. C. C. C. WMGS 205a or another course designated as a graduatefoundational course in women’s and gender studies.

D. D. D. D. D. A course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198a, theFeminist Inquiry course offered through the Graduate Consortium inWomen’s Studies, or an approved alternate)

E. E. E. E. E. Four elective graduate courses, including one in women’s andgender studies from a field other than anthropology, selected with theapproval of the student’s faculty advisor.

F. F. F. F. F. Participation in a fall semester noncredit women’s and genderstudies graduate proseminar.

G.G.G.G.G. A thesis or substantial research paper (25-35 pages) on a topicrelated to the joint degree, approved by the student’s faculty advisorand one additional faculty member.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementThere is no foreign language requirement for the joint master’sdegree.

Students interested in the joint degree program should consult withMs. Lamb, the anthropology department women’s and gender studiesliaison.

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Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyFlexibility in the curriculum allows doctoral students to organizea program of study around their particular anthropologicalinterests. At the same time, the program is structured so that abroad familiarity with the anthropological discipline is achieved.Students entering through the Brandeis Master of Arts programwill have already completed the two foundational courses inanthropology (ANTH 201a and ANTH 203b). All others mustcomplete these two core courses during their first year ofresidence. These courses emphasize epistemological issues incross-cultural research and the relationship between scientificand humanistic modes of inquiry. ANTH 202b (DesigningAnthropological Research) is also required. Additional coursesmay be required as determined by the student’s advisorycommittee. From their courses and outside reading, studentsmust obtain a high level of competence in a specific topical fieldof anthropological research and in at least one culture area.

Graduate-level course offerings at Brandeis are augmented by theUniversity’s participation in a cross-registration program withBoston College, Boston University, Tufts University, andWellesley College. Anthropology students are eligible to takecourses at these institutions with the approval of their advisor.Students with an interest in archaeology may also take coursesoffered through the Center for Materials Research in Archaeologyand Ethnology, a Boston-area consortium comprised of facultyfrom Brandeis, Boston University, Harvard University,Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Museum of Fine Arts,Tufts University, University of Massachusetts, Boston, andWellesley College. Students interested in gender and women’sstudies may enroll in interdisciplinary courses offered throughthe Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies.

Candidates for the doctoral degree work closely with an advisorycommittee consisting of two anthropology department facultymembers, one of whom, the principal advisor, is in a field ofspecialization related to the interests of the student. Theadvisory committee has the following responsibilities: (1) to aidthe student in constructing a coherent program of courseworkleading to a high level of competency in one or more areas ofanthropological theory and methodology; (2) to make certain thatthe courses selected include exposure to other areas within thediscipline; (3) to ensure that a component of interdisciplinarystudy is included; and (4) to ensure that the student isknowledgeable in the anthropology of one or more of the world’sculture areas. Each semester the department faculty as a wholemeets to evaluate the progress of students in the doctoralprogram.

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Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementStudents will be required to serve as teaching fellows as part of theirPh.D. training.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementCandidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in anthropology arerequired to meet the residence requirement as set forth by theGraduate School.

Qualifying ProcedureQualifying ProcedureQualifying ProcedureQualifying ProcedureQualifying ProcedureDuring the year following completion of residence (three full years)and course requirements (normally the end of the second year of full-time study) students must take a General Examination that teststheir overall theoretical, topical, and area knowledge based on areading list developed in consultation with their advisory committee.Subsequently, they engage in independent study in their areas ofspecialization and complete additional coursework, including readingcourses and language training, as needed. Students then write anextended dissertation proposal that demostrates mastery of relevanttheoretical issues, historical and ethnographic material, andepistemological problems relevant to the proposed dissertationresearch. The proposal clearly articulates a research problem,specifies the kinds of data to be elicited, and proposes a cogentresearch design. Following preliminary approval by their advisorycommittee, students formally defend their proposals at a hearingbefore the department faculty. Students then normally apply forresearch grants to fund their project, engage in fieldwork and/or datagathering, and, finally, write and defend a doctoral dissertation.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementA reading knowledge of at least one foreign language must bedemonstrated by written examination prior to the third year ofenrollment and, at some point before graduation, by the submissionof a research paper (such as a course paper) or doctoral dissertation inwhich sources in the selected language contribute to the research.

Dissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseThe completed dissertation must be successfully defended in an oralexamination, as required by University regulations, before it can beformally accepted. At that point the department will recommend tothe dean of arts and sciences that the degree of Doctor of Philosophyin anthropology be awarded to the candidate.



ANTH 1a Introduction to the ComparativeANTH 1a Introduction to the ComparativeANTH 1a Introduction to the ComparativeANTH 1a Introduction to the ComparativeANTH 1a Introduction to the ComparativeStudy of Human SocietiesStudy of Human SocietiesStudy of Human SocietiesStudy of Human SocietiesStudy of Human Societies[ nw ss ]Examines the ways human beings constructtheir lives in a variety of societies. Includesthe study of the concept of culture, kinshipand social organization, political economy,gender and sexuality, religion and ritual,symbols and language, social inequalitiesand social change, and globalization.Consideration of anthropological researchmethods and approaches to cross-culturalanalysis. Usually offered every year.Ms. Lamb and Mr. Auslander

ANTH 5a Human OriginsANTH 5a Human OriginsANTH 5a Human OriginsANTH 5a Human OriginsANTH 5a Human Origins[ ss ]Major transformations of humanity fromearly hominids to civilizations. Fossils andarchaeological evidence serve to highlightthe origins of bipedalism and language, theshift from foraging to agriculturaleconomies, and the inception of urban lifeand large-scale political centralization.Usually offered every year.Mr. Golden

ANTH 26a Communication and MediaANTH 26a Communication and MediaANTH 26a Communication and MediaANTH 26a Communication and MediaANTH 26a Communication and Media[ ss ]The exploration of human communicationand mass media from a cross-culturalperspective. Examination of communicationcodes based on language and visual signs.The global impact of revolutions in mediatechnology, including theories of culturalimperialism and indigenous uses of media.Usually offered every third year.Ms. McIntosh

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ANTH 55a Models of DevelopmentANTH 55a Models of DevelopmentANTH 55a Models of DevelopmentANTH 55a Models of DevelopmentANTH 55a Models of Development[ nw ss ]Investigates models of development andtheir economic, political, social, andcultural consequences. We will begin with adiscussion of the idea of progress inEuroamerican culture and thought and willthen address four stages in the“development of development” as aparticular application of the idea ofprogress: (1) modernization; (2) alternativesand modifications to modernization; and(3) recent reformulations, includingparticipatory and sustainable development.In each phase of the course we will examinetheories, applications, and culturalmanifestations in detail. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Ferry

ANTH 60a Archaeological MethodsANTH 60a Archaeological MethodsANTH 60a Archaeological MethodsANTH 60a Archaeological MethodsANTH 60a Archaeological Methods[ ss ]A practice-oriented introduction to fieldmethods, including surface-survey,mapping, and excavation of archaeologicalfeatures. Other topics include principles ofstratigraphy and relative/chronometricdating methods. Focuses on the explorationof archaeological sites on and near campus.Usually offered every year.Mr. Golden

ANTH 60b Archaeological AnalysisANTH 60b Archaeological AnalysisANTH 60b Archaeological AnalysisANTH 60b Archaeological AnalysisANTH 60b Archaeological Analysis[ ss ]Introduction to techniques applied in theanalysis of archaeological remains. Topicsinclude cataloging, classification andtaxonomy, conjoining and reconstruction ofobjects, electronic databases, quantitativeand qualitative analysis, statisticaltechniques, spatial analysis, archaeologicalillustration, reporting, and exhibition ofarchaeological materials. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Golden

ANTH 61b Language in American LifeANTH 61b Language in American LifeANTH 61b Language in American LifeANTH 61b Language in American LifeANTH 61b Language in American Life[ ss ]Examines the relations between languageand some major dimensions of Americansocial life: social groupings (the structuresof ethnic, regional, class, and genderrelations); social settings (such ascourtrooms, workplaces, and homes); andsocial interaction. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. McIntosh

ANTH 80a Anthropology of ReligionANTH 80a Anthropology of ReligionANTH 80a Anthropology of ReligionANTH 80a Anthropology of ReligionANTH 80a Anthropology of Religion[ nw ss ]An introduction to the anthropologicalstudy of human religious experience, withparticular emphasis on religious and ritualpractice in comparative perspective.Examines the relationship between religionand society in small-scale, non-Westerncontexts as well as complex societies,global cultures, and world historicalreligions. Usually offered every year.Ms. Schattschneider

ANTH 83a Anthropological InquiryANTH 83a Anthropological InquiryANTH 83a Anthropological InquiryANTH 83a Anthropological InquiryANTH 83a Anthropological Inquiry[ ss wi ]Prerequisite: ANTH 1a or 5a.An ethnographic and comparative survey ofkey paradigms of anthropologicalexplanation. Examination of links betweenexemplary theoretical statements andempirical case studies. Relationship ofanthropological models to contemporarysocial theory. Usually offered every year.Ms. Ferry and Mr. Parmentier

ANTH 83b FieldworkANTH 83b FieldworkANTH 83b FieldworkANTH 83b FieldworkANTH 83b Fieldwork[ ss ]An introduction to the theory and practiceof fieldwork. The course will includediscussion of classical and contemporaryaccounts of doing ethnographic research.Students will conduct supervised fieldworkin a variety of local settings. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Jacobson

ANTH 90a Independent FieldworkANTH 90a Independent FieldworkANTH 90a Independent FieldworkANTH 90a Independent FieldworkANTH 90a Independent FieldworkFour semester course credits, of which amaximum of two may count toward themajor. May not be taken by students whohave taken either ANTH 90a or 90b inprevious semesters.Students proposing to take this course areexpected to work out a detailed plan ofstudy for one semester with the help of twoanthropology faculty members. This plan isto be submitted to the department for itsconsideration before the end of the semesterpreceding the one in which 90a would betaken. Approval depends on thedepartment’s resources for supporting thestudent’s plan as well as on the student’scompetence and the excellence of the planitself. Usually offered every year.Staff

ANTH 90b Independent FieldworkANTH 90b Independent FieldworkANTH 90b Independent FieldworkANTH 90b Independent FieldworkANTH 90b Independent FieldworkSee ANTH 90a for special notes. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

ANTH 92a Internship and AnalysisANTH 92a Internship and AnalysisANTH 92a Internship and AnalysisANTH 92a Internship and AnalysisANTH 92a Internship and AnalysisNo more than one departmental internshipfor credit.The department sponsors internships forjunior and senior majors and minors.Internships combine off-campus work thatprovides a significant anthropologicallearning experience and academic studysupervised by a departmental facultysponsor. Majors may substitute oneinternship for the ninth elective courseoption. Students doing summer internshipsregister for course credit in the followingfall semester. A minimum of a B+ gradepoint average in anthropology courses isrequired for eligibility. For information seeGuidelines for Anthropology Internshipsavailable from the undergraduate advisor.Usually offered every year.Staff

ANTH 92b Internship and AnalysisANTH 92b Internship and AnalysisANTH 92b Internship and AnalysisANTH 92b Internship and AnalysisANTH 92b Internship and AnalysisNo more than one departmental internshipfor credit.Usually offered every year.Staff

ANTH 98a Readings in AnthropologyANTH 98a Readings in AnthropologyANTH 98a Readings in AnthropologyANTH 98a Readings in AnthropologyANTH 98a Readings in AnthropologySeparate sections are offered on demand forthe subdisciplines of socioculturalanthropology, archaeology, linguistics, andphysical/biological anthropology. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

ANTH 98b Readings in AnthropologyANTH 98b Readings in AnthropologyANTH 98b Readings in AnthropologyANTH 98b Readings in AnthropologyANTH 98b Readings in AnthropologySeparate sections are offered on demand forthe subdisciplines of socioculturalanthropology, archaeology, linguistics, andphysical/biological anthropology. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

ANTH 99d Senior ResearchANTH 99d Senior ResearchANTH 99d Senior ResearchANTH 99d Senior ResearchANTH 99d Senior ResearchUsually offered every year.Staff


ANTH 105a Myth and RitualANTH 105a Myth and RitualANTH 105a Myth and RitualANTH 105a Myth and RitualANTH 105a Myth and Ritual[ nw ss ]Enrollment limited to advancedundergraduate and graduate students.Myth and ritual studied as two interlockingmodes of cultural symbolism. Theoreticalapproaches to myth are evaluated bylooking at creation and political myths.Performative, processual, and spatialmodels of ritual analysis are evaluated bystudy of initiation, sacrifice, and funerals.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Schattschneider

ANTH 108b History, Time, and TraditionANTH 108b History, Time, and TraditionANTH 108b History, Time, and TraditionANTH 108b History, Time, and TraditionANTH 108b History, Time, and Tradition[ ss ]Topics relating to the historical dimensionof societies are explored in cross-culturaland interdisciplinary perspectives: thecultural construction of the past, temporaland calendrical systems, the invention oftradition, ethnohistorical narrative, culturalmemory, and historical monuments.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Parmentier

ANTH 110a Human EvolutionANTH 110a Human EvolutionANTH 110a Human EvolutionANTH 110a Human EvolutionANTH 110a Human Evolution[ qr ss ]Evolutionary principles that shape humanphysical characteristics and generatevariability of human groups around theworld. Exploration of the fossil record,biological and behavioral relationships ofhumans and nonhuman primates, andcurrent changes in the genetic compositionof human populations. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Golden

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ANTH 112a African Art and AestheticsANTH 112a African Art and AestheticsANTH 112a African Art and AestheticsANTH 112a African Art and AestheticsANTH 112a African Art and Aesthetics[ ca ss ]The visual arts and aesthetics of sub-Saharan Africa and the African diaspora,with attention to the spiritual, social, andcultural dimensions of art and performance.Special emphasis on the historicaldynamism and cultural creativity of“tradition-based” and contemporary Africanartists. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Auslander

ANTH 114b Verbal Art and CulturalANTH 114b Verbal Art and CulturalANTH 114b Verbal Art and CulturalANTH 114b Verbal Art and CulturalANTH 114b Verbal Art and CulturalPerformancePerformancePerformancePerformancePerformance[ ss ]Cross-cultural and interdisciplinary studyof genres of verbal art and oral performance.Complex social uses of verbal arts infestival, drama, ritual, dance, carnival, andspectacle. Difficulty of reconstructingoriginal context of narrative, oratory,poetry, and epic. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Parmentier

ANTH 115b The Archaeology of Space andANTH 115b The Archaeology of Space andANTH 115b The Archaeology of Space andANTH 115b The Archaeology of Space andANTH 115b The Archaeology of Space andLandscapeLandscapeLandscapeLandscapeLandscape[ ss ]Human behavior is framed by and createsthe spaces and landscapes in which we live.Examines archaeological and ethnographicunderstandings of the relationships betweenculture, space, and landscapes throughreadings and technologies of spatial analysissuch as GIS. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Golden

ANTH 116a Human OsteologyANTH 116a Human OsteologyANTH 116a Human OsteologyANTH 116a Human OsteologyANTH 116a Human Osteology[ sn ss ]Junior and senior majors have priority forenrollment.Skeletal anatomy and application offorensic techniques to archaeologicalproblems. Hands-on laboratory sessionsfocus on methods of estimating age,determining sex, assessing variability,distinguishing bone disorders, andidentifying cultural and naturalmodifications to bony tissue. Case studiesexemplify bioarchaeological approaches.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Urcid

ANTH 118b Peoples and Societies of theANTH 118b Peoples and Societies of theANTH 118b Peoples and Societies of theANTH 118b Peoples and Societies of theANTH 118b Peoples and Societies of theMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle East[ ss ]An anthropological introduction to thepeoples and societies of the Middle East.Focus on Islam, family and kinship,communal identities, gender, and youthculture. Reading critical ethnographiesdevelops sensitivities in understanding thevariety of experiences in the Middle East.Usually offered every year.Staff

ANTH 123a Directions and Issues inANTH 123a Directions and Issues inANTH 123a Directions and Issues inANTH 123a Directions and Issues inANTH 123a Directions and Issues inArchaeologyArchaeologyArchaeologyArchaeologyArchaeology[ ss ]An examination of concepts involved in thearchaeological study of the human past.Selected readings will be discussed asillustrations of major theoretical andmethodological issues. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Golden and Mr. Urcid

ANTH 124a Food and Culture in PastANTH 124a Food and Culture in PastANTH 124a Food and Culture in PastANTH 124a Food and Culture in PastANTH 124a Food and Culture in PastSocietiesSocietiesSocietiesSocietiesSocieties[ ss ]Examines the cultural role of food inancient societies and explores theapplication of current approaches incultural anthropology and ethnohistoricsources to the archaeological study ofsocieties with no written records. Specialone-time offering, fall 2006.Ms. Allegretto

ANTH 126b Symbol, Meaning, and Reality:ANTH 126b Symbol, Meaning, and Reality:ANTH 126b Symbol, Meaning, and Reality:ANTH 126b Symbol, Meaning, and Reality:ANTH 126b Symbol, Meaning, and Reality:Explorations in Cultural SemioticsExplorations in Cultural SemioticsExplorations in Cultural SemioticsExplorations in Cultural SemioticsExplorations in Cultural Semiotics[ ss ]Provides a historical survey of thedevelopment of theories of signs andsymbols; comparison of Peircean andSaussurean foundations of modernsemiotics; the structure of cultural codes(language, art, music, and dress); and thepossibility of cross-cultural typologies.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Parmentier

ANTH 127a Medicine, Body, and CultureANTH 127a Medicine, Body, and CultureANTH 127a Medicine, Body, and CultureANTH 127a Medicine, Body, and CultureANTH 127a Medicine, Body, and Culture[ nw ss ]Examines main areas of inquiry in medicalanthropology, including medicine as asociocultural construct, political andeconomic dimensions of suffering andhealth, patients and healers in comparativemedical systems, and the medicalconstruction of men’s and women’s bodies.Usually offered every year.Ms. Lamb and Ms. Kammerer

ANTH 128a Meaning and Material CultureANTH 128a Meaning and Material CultureANTH 128a Meaning and Material CultureANTH 128a Meaning and Material CultureANTH 128a Meaning and Material Culture[ ss ]An investigation of the relationshipbetween cultural meaning and materialobjects. Central objects are emblems ofsocial identity (fabric, houses, monuments),objectifications of value (money, valuables,commodities), and aesthetic representations(images, icons, statues). Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Urcid

ANTH 129b Global, Transnational, andANTH 129b Global, Transnational, andANTH 129b Global, Transnational, andANTH 129b Global, Transnational, andANTH 129b Global, Transnational, andDiasporic CommunitiesDiasporic CommunitiesDiasporic CommunitiesDiasporic CommunitiesDiasporic Communities[ ss ]Examines social and cultural dimensions ofglobalization from an anthropologicalperspective. Topics include the impact ofglobal capitalism upon indigenouscommunities, global forms of popularculture and consumerism, transnationalmigration and diasporas, changinginequalities and gender systems, globalsexual cultures, and the AIDS pandemic.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Lamb

ANTH 130b Visuality and CultureANTH 130b Visuality and CultureANTH 130b Visuality and CultureANTH 130b Visuality and CultureANTH 130b Visuality and Culture[ ss ]Explores the nature of the visual image insociocultural theory and in ethnographicrepresentation. Topics include the historyof ethnographic film, development ofindigenous arts, visuality in popular cultureand mass consumption, and film inpostcolonial representation. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Schattschneider

ANTH 131b Latin America in EthnographicANTH 131b Latin America in EthnographicANTH 131b Latin America in EthnographicANTH 131b Latin America in EthnographicANTH 131b Latin America in EthnographicPerspectivePerspectivePerspectivePerspectivePerspective[ ss wi ]Examines issues in contemporary LatinAmerica and the Spanish Caribbean fromthe perspective of socioculturalanthropology, based primarily on books andarticles drawing on long-term ethnographicresearch. Topics may include: the ZapatistaRebellion in Mexico; tin mining andreligion in Bolivia; mortuary cannibalism inthe Amazon; the role of the Virgin ofGuadalupe in Mexican national identity;love and marriage among young migrantsbetween Mexico and the United States;weaving, beauty pageants, and jokes inGuatemala; and daily life in revolutionaryCuba. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Ferry

ANTH 132b Representing EthnographyANTH 132b Representing EthnographyANTH 132b Representing EthnographyANTH 132b Representing EthnographyANTH 132b Representing Ethnography[ ss ]Drawing on classic and contemporaryexamples of ethnographic writing andethnographic film, the class examines therepresentation of anthropologicalknowledge. The goal of the course is toenable students to comprehend andevaluate ethnographic accounts. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Jacobson

ANTH 133a Culture and Power in AfricaANTH 133a Culture and Power in AfricaANTH 133a Culture and Power in AfricaANTH 133a Culture and Power in AfricaANTH 133a Culture and Power in Africa[ nw ss ]Explores the variety and richness ofindigenous African social and culturalforms, such as the organization of thefamily; indigenous political systems; rankand slavery; traditional economics; ideasabout magic, witchcraft, and religion; andthe arts. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Auslander

ANTH 134a South Asia: Tradition and theANTH 134a South Asia: Tradition and theANTH 134a South Asia: Tradition and theANTH 134a South Asia: Tradition and theANTH 134a South Asia: Tradition and theContemporary ExperienceContemporary ExperienceContemporary ExperienceContemporary ExperienceContemporary Experience[ nw ss ]May be repeated for credit if taught bydifferent instructors.Examines the diversity and richness of thecultures and societies of South Asia, with afocus on India. Concentrates on the livedexperiences of class, caste, gender, religion,politics, and region in people’s everydaylives. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Lamb

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ANTH 135a Paradoxes of Peoplehood inANTH 135a Paradoxes of Peoplehood inANTH 135a Paradoxes of Peoplehood inANTH 135a Paradoxes of Peoplehood inANTH 135a Paradoxes of Peoplehood inContemporary IsraelContemporary IsraelContemporary IsraelContemporary IsraelContemporary Israel[ ss ]Prerequisite: ANTH 1a or permission of theinstructor.Explores a wide range of materials aboutsocial experience in Israel, with a particularfocus on marginalized or frequentlyoverlooked social groups. Topics includewomen in Israeli society, criticalperspectives on ethnicity and religion, therelationship between gender andcitizenship, disability and identity, andnationalism and sexuality. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Staff

ANTH 135b Modern South Asia: SocietyANTH 135b Modern South Asia: SocietyANTH 135b Modern South Asia: SocietyANTH 135b Modern South Asia: SocietyANTH 135b Modern South Asia: Societyand Politicsand Politicsand Politicsand Politicsand Politics[ nw ss ]Examines the intricate relationshipbetween politics and society in modernSouth Asia. Topics include colonial-eraBritish institutional development, the roleof religion in South Asian politics, theemergence of ethnic conflict, and theperformance of post-colonial government.Usually offered every fourth year.Staff

ANTH 136a Kingdoms, Empires, and City-ANTH 136a Kingdoms, Empires, and City-ANTH 136a Kingdoms, Empires, and City-ANTH 136a Kingdoms, Empires, and City-ANTH 136a Kingdoms, Empires, and City-States: State Formation in ComparativeStates: State Formation in ComparativeStates: State Formation in ComparativeStates: State Formation in ComparativeStates: State Formation in ComparativePerspectivePerspectivePerspectivePerspectivePerspective[ ss ]Prerequisite: One course dealing withancient societies.Comparative, multidisciplinary seminarexamining the development of complexsocieties in the ancient world, and thesignificance of the state in modern society.Archaeological and ethnographic data fromexemplary case studies are used to evaluatetheoretical models of state formation.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Golden

ANTH 137b Violence and the Sacred inANTH 137b Violence and the Sacred inANTH 137b Violence and the Sacred inANTH 137b Violence and the Sacred inANTH 137b Violence and the Sacred inAsiaAsiaAsiaAsiaAsia[ ss ]Ritual, violence, religion, and culturalcreativity in Asia, especially East Asia andSouth Asia. Militant religious movements,sacrifice, and the ritualization of statepower through religious imagery andinstitutions. Roles of religious leaders andspiritual movements in conflict resolutionand peacemaking. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Schattschneider

ANTH 138a Social Relations in CyberspaceANTH 138a Social Relations in CyberspaceANTH 138a Social Relations in CyberspaceANTH 138a Social Relations in CyberspaceANTH 138a Social Relations in Cyberspace[ ss ]Provides an introduction to various forms ofcomputer-mediated communication (e.g.email, newsgroups, bulletin boards, andvirtual communities) and the ways inwhich people interact in these differentcontexts of cyberspace. Students areexpected to do online research. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Jacobson

ANTH 139b Language, Ethnicity, andANTH 139b Language, Ethnicity, andANTH 139b Language, Ethnicity, andANTH 139b Language, Ethnicity, andANTH 139b Language, Ethnicity, andNationalismNationalismNationalismNationalismNationalism[ ss ]It is often assumed that languagedifferences divide people, while a commonlanguage unites them. To what extent isthis true? Taking cross-cultural andhistorical approaches, we examine conceptsof “speech community,” tribe, ethnicity,and nation. Explores what kinds of socialgroupings these terms might label; someideologies connected with their use; andtheir relationship with communicationsystems. Usually offered every second year.Ms. McIntosh

ANTH 141b Engendering Archaeology:ANTH 141b Engendering Archaeology:ANTH 141b Engendering Archaeology:ANTH 141b Engendering Archaeology:ANTH 141b Engendering Archaeology:Exploring Women’s and Men’s Lives in theExploring Women’s and Men’s Lives in theExploring Women’s and Men’s Lives in theExploring Women’s and Men’s Lives in theExploring Women’s and Men’s Lives in thePastPastPastPastPast[ ss ]Prerequisite: ANTH 5a, 60a, or 110arecommended.Explores people’s pasts througharchaeology. Topics include theoreticalfoundations of creating engendered pasts,methodological aspects of “doing”engendered archaeology, and intersectionsbetween political feminism, knowledgeproduction, and the politics of engenderedarchaeology. Usually offered every thirdyear.Staff

ANTH 142a AIDS: Science, Society, andANTH 142a AIDS: Science, Society, andANTH 142a AIDS: Science, Society, andANTH 142a AIDS: Science, Society, andANTH 142a AIDS: Science, Society, andPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicy[ ss ]An examination of the AIDS pandemic fromcross-cultural and anthropologicalperspectives; topics include biosocialapproaches to disease, epidemiology oftransmission, national and internationalinstitutions, prevention and treatment, andethical issues; case studies from theAmericas, Asia, and Africa. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Kammerer

ANTH 144a The Anthropology of GenderANTH 144a The Anthropology of GenderANTH 144a The Anthropology of GenderANTH 144a The Anthropology of GenderANTH 144a The Anthropology of Gender[ nw ss wi ]An examination of gender constructs,sexuality, and cultural systems from acomparative perspective. Topics include thedivision of labor, rituals of masculinity andfemininity, the vexing question of theuniversality of women’s subordination,cross-cultural perspectives onhomosexuality and transsexuality, theimpact of globalization on women’s lives,and the history of feminist anthropology.Usually offered every year.Ms. Lamb and Ms. Schattschneider

ANTH 145a Anthropology of the BodyANTH 145a Anthropology of the BodyANTH 145a Anthropology of the BodyANTH 145a Anthropology of the BodyANTH 145a Anthropology of the Body[ ss ]Explores a range of theories that use thebody to understand society, culture, andgender. Topics include how social valuesand hierarchies are written in, on, andthrough the body; the relationship betweenbody and gender identity; and experiencesand images of the body cross-culturally.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Lamb and Ms. Schattschneider

ANTH 147b The Rise of MesoamericanANTH 147b The Rise of MesoamericanANTH 147b The Rise of MesoamericanANTH 147b The Rise of MesoamericanANTH 147b The Rise of MesoamericanCivilizationCivilizationCivilizationCivilizationCivilization[ ss nw ]Traces the development of socialcomplexity in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica,from initial colonization in the LatePleistocene to the Spanish conquest in the16th century. Review of major societaltransformations like agriculture, theinception of village life, and the rise ofcivilizations. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Golden and Mr. Urcid

ANTH 149a Archaeology of Egypt andANTH 149a Archaeology of Egypt andANTH 149a Archaeology of Egypt andANTH 149a Archaeology of Egypt andANTH 149a Archaeology of Egypt andCanaan in Ancient TimesCanaan in Ancient TimesCanaan in Ancient TimesCanaan in Ancient TimesCanaan in Ancient Times[ ss ]Surveys the major archaeological sites inEgypt and Asia from 2200 BCE to 600 BCE.Some 20 sites in modern-day Egypt, Israel,Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria form the focus oflectures and discussions. Particularattention is given to interpreting thecultural remains in light of historical andliterary evidence. Usually offered everythird year.Staff

ANTH 153a Writing Systems and ScribalANTH 153a Writing Systems and ScribalANTH 153a Writing Systems and ScribalANTH 153a Writing Systems and ScribalANTH 153a Writing Systems and ScribalTraditionsTraditionsTraditionsTraditionsTraditions[ nw ss ]Compares graphic forms of communication,ranging from semasiographic to alphabeticsystems, from archaeological andethnographic perspectives. Explores thesocial functions of early writing systems,the linkage of literacy and political power,and the production of historical memory.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Urcid

ANTH 155b Psychological AnthropologyANTH 155b Psychological AnthropologyANTH 155b Psychological AnthropologyANTH 155b Psychological AnthropologyANTH 155b Psychological Anthropology[ ss ]An examination of the relationship betweensociocultural systems and individualpsychological processes with a criticalevaluation of selected theories and studiesbearing on this problem. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. McIntosh

ANTH 156a Power and Violence: TheANTH 156a Power and Violence: TheANTH 156a Power and Violence: TheANTH 156a Power and Violence: TheANTH 156a Power and Violence: TheAnthropology of Political SystemsAnthropology of Political SystemsAnthropology of Political SystemsAnthropology of Political SystemsAnthropology of Political Systems[ nw ss ]Political orders are established andmaintained by varying combinations ofovert violence and the more subtleworkings of ideas. The course examines therelationship of coercion and consensus, andforms of resistance, in historical and incontemporary settings. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Ferry

ANTH 157a Families and HouseholdsANTH 157a Families and HouseholdsANTH 157a Families and HouseholdsANTH 157a Families and HouseholdsANTH 157a Families and Households[ ss ]Describes and analyzes several family typesand households in contemporary Americanlife, interpreting them in their culturalcontexts and comparing them with similararrangements in other cultures. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Jacobson

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ANTH 158a Urban AnthropologyANTH 158a Urban AnthropologyANTH 158a Urban AnthropologyANTH 158a Urban AnthropologyANTH 158a Urban Anthropology[ ss ]Comparative study of strategies used incoping with the complexity of urban life.Attention will be given to analyzing andevaluating the theories, methods, and dataanthropologists and others use in theirstudies of urban social organization.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Jacobson

ANTH 159a Museums and Public MemoryANTH 159a Museums and Public MemoryANTH 159a Museums and Public MemoryANTH 159a Museums and Public MemoryANTH 159a Museums and Public Memory[ ss ]Explores the social and politicalorganization of public memory, includingmuseums, cultural villages, and memorialsites. Who has the right to determine thecontent and form of such institutions?Working with local community members,students will develop a collaborativeexhibition project. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Auslander

ANTH 161b Culture and CognitionANTH 161b Culture and CognitionANTH 161b Culture and CognitionANTH 161b Culture and CognitionANTH 161b Culture and Cognition[ ss ]Explores the relationship between cognitiveprocesses and cultural systems, culturaldifferences involving people’s perception,classification process, memory or modes ofproblem solving, and their effect on thecourse of cognitive development. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. McIntosh

ANTH 163b Production, Consumption, andANTH 163b Production, Consumption, andANTH 163b Production, Consumption, andANTH 163b Production, Consumption, andANTH 163b Production, Consumption, andExchangeExchangeExchangeExchangeExchange[ nw ss ]Prerequisite: ANTH 1a, or ECON 2a, orpermission of the instructor.We read in newspapers and books and hearin everyday discussion about “theeconomy,” an identifiably separate sphereof human life with its own rules andprinciples and its own scholarly discipline(economics). The class starts with thepremise that this “commonsense” idea ofthe economy is only one among a numberof possible perspectives on the ways peopleuse resources to meet their basic and not-so-basic human needs. Using extensivecross-cultural case studies, looks at thesatisfaction of these needs (which we mightcall economic activity) as they interactwith other aspects of life: gender, kinship,ideas of morality and taste, spiritpossession, politics, and so on. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Ferry

ANTH 168a The MayaANTH 168a The MayaANTH 168a The MayaANTH 168a The MayaANTH 168a The Maya[ ss ]Explores the culture of the Maya in Mexicoand Central American through nearly 3,000years of history. Using archaeology,ethnohistory, and ethnography, studiestheir ancient past and their modern lives.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Golden

ANTH 174b Virtual CommunitiesANTH 174b Virtual CommunitiesANTH 174b Virtual CommunitiesANTH 174b Virtual CommunitiesANTH 174b Virtual Communities[ ss ]Prerequsite: ANTH 138a or permission ofthe instructor.A research seminar dealing with a selectedproblem in the social organization of onlinecommunities. Possible topics includeimpression formation in cyberspace, socialcontrol in virtual communities, the conceptof presence in computer-mediatedcommunication, and the transition betweenonline and offline relationships. Studentswill do online fieldwork. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Jacobson

ANTH 178b Culture, Gender, and Power inANTH 178b Culture, Gender, and Power inANTH 178b Culture, Gender, and Power inANTH 178b Culture, Gender, and Power inANTH 178b Culture, Gender, and Power inEast AsiaEast AsiaEast AsiaEast AsiaEast Asia[ nw ss ]Explores the relevance of social theory tothe dynamics of culture, gender, and powerin East Asia. Topics include exchange,personhood, ideology, and historicalconsciousness. Students will read detailedethnographic studies set in urban and ruralEast Asia and view several contemporaryfilms. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Schattschneider

ANTH 184b Cross-Cultural Art andANTH 184b Cross-Cultural Art andANTH 184b Cross-Cultural Art andANTH 184b Cross-Cultural Art andANTH 184b Cross-Cultural Art andAestheticsAestheticsAestheticsAestheticsAesthetics[ ss nw ]A cross-cultural and diachronic explorationof art, focusing on the communicativeaspects of visual aesthetics. The surveytakes a broad view of how human societiesdeploy images to foster identities, lure intoconsumption, generate political propaganda,engage in ritual, render sacred propositionstangible, and chart the character of thecosmos. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Auslander and Mr. Urcid

ANTH 185a Archaeological ScienceANTH 185a Archaeological ScienceANTH 185a Archaeological ScienceANTH 185a Archaeological ScienceANTH 185a Archaeological Science[ ss ]Prerequisites: One year of college-levelchemistry, biology, and physics, or theequivalent. Signature of Mr. Urcid, theBrandeis coordinator, required.A lecture course in which leading expertsfrom the faculty of the seven major Boston-area universities and the Museum of FineArts that comprise the Center for MaterialsResearch in Archaeology and Ethnology(CMRAE) consortium discuss how theyapply scientific technology and engineeringmethods to archaeological analysis. Dealswith topics such as radioactive and othermethods of age determination,archaeological site formation and soilmicromorphology, and the study ofmaterials used in ancient buildingconstruction. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

ANTH 186b Linguistic AnthropologyANTH 186b Linguistic AnthropologyANTH 186b Linguistic AnthropologyANTH 186b Linguistic AnthropologyANTH 186b Linguistic Anthropology[ ss ]Advanced topics in linguistic anthropology,including the study of linguistic meaning incontext; pragmatics; the construction ofsocial relationships through language;language and authority; language andreligion; and linguistic ideologies. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. McIntosh and Mr. Parmentier

ANTH 187a Materials Research inANTH 187a Materials Research inANTH 187a Materials Research inANTH 187a Materials Research inANTH 187a Materials Research inArchaeology, IArchaeology, IArchaeology, IArchaeology, IArchaeology, I[ ss ]Enrollment limited to advancedundergraduate and graduate students.Signature of Mr. Urcid, the Brandeiscoordinator, required. Topics vary from yearto year, and the course may be repeated forcredit.A series of courses, each focusing on aspecific topic, such as archaeologicalanalysis of animal or plant remains; theanalysis of lithic materials, pottery, ormetals; GPS; and statistical analysis.Courses are offered each semester, taughtby faculty from the Center for MaterialsResearch in Archaeology and Ethnology, aconsortium including Brandeis, BostonUniversity, Harvard, MassachusettsInstitute of Technology, the Museum ofFine Arts, Tufts, University ofMassachusetts, Boston, and WellesleyCollege. Usually offered every year.Staff

ANTH 188b Materials Research inANTH 188b Materials Research inANTH 188b Materials Research inANTH 188b Materials Research inANTH 188b Materials Research inArchaeology, IIArchaeology, IIArchaeology, IIArchaeology, IIArchaeology, II[ ss ]Enrollment limited to advancedundergraduate and graduate students.Signature of Mr. Urcid, the Brandeiscoordinator, required. Topics vary from yearto year, and the course may be repeated forcredit.See ANTH 187a for course description.Usually offered every year.Staff

ANTH 191a Field School in ArchaeologyANTH 191a Field School in ArchaeologyANTH 191a Field School in ArchaeologyANTH 191a Field School in ArchaeologyANTH 191a Field School in Archaeology[ ss ]Training in methods of archaeologicalfieldwork and analysis throughparticipation in the excavation of anarchaeological site. Students will normallyassist in excavation, artifact analysis, andattend lectures. Offered on an irregularbasis in the summer.Staff

ANTH 196a Comparative SocialANTH 196a Comparative SocialANTH 196a Comparative SocialANTH 196a Comparative SocialANTH 196a Comparative SocialInstitutionsInstitutionsInstitutionsInstitutionsInstitutions[ ss ]Introduces students to key anthropologicalconceptions of social institutions and theirrole in cross-cultural comparison. Includedare examples such as status and role,household and family, lineage and descentgroup, network and alliance, and class andstratification. Usually offered every thirdyear.Staff

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ANTH 201a History of AnthropologicalANTH 201a History of AnthropologicalANTH 201a History of AnthropologicalANTH 201a History of AnthropologicalANTH 201a History of AnthropologicalThoughtThoughtThoughtThoughtThought[ ss ]This course may not be repeated bystudents who have taken ANTH 190a inprevious years.A historical examination of major ideas andperennial problems in social thought thathave led to the development of moderntheory and method in anthropology.Usually offered every year.Mr. Parmentier

ANTH 202b Designing AnthropologicalANTH 202b Designing AnthropologicalANTH 202b Designing AnthropologicalANTH 202b Designing AnthropologicalANTH 202b Designing AnthropologicalResearchResearchResearchResearchResearch[ ss ]Survey of principal methodological issues inanthropological fieldwork and analysis,including research design, technologies ofdata collection, household surveys andgenealogies, comparative methods, andethnographic representation. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Jacobson

ANTH 203b Contemporary AnthropologicalANTH 203b Contemporary AnthropologicalANTH 203b Contemporary AnthropologicalANTH 203b Contemporary AnthropologicalANTH 203b Contemporary AnthropologicalTheoryTheoryTheoryTheoryTheoryPrerequisite: ANTH 83a for undergraduatestudents and ANTH 201a for graduatestudents.Intensive survey of the major theoreticalmodels in contemporary anthropology.Comparison of materialist, comparative,semiotic, feminist, cognitive, linguistic,reflexive, poststructuralist, and Marxistapproaches. Evaluation of theories in termsof philosophical coherence and empiricaladequacy. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Auslander and Ms. Lamb

ANTH 225a Readings and Research inANTH 225a Readings and Research inANTH 225a Readings and Research inANTH 225a Readings and Research inANTH 225a Readings and Research inCultural AnalysisCultural AnalysisCultural AnalysisCultural AnalysisCultural AnalysisMr. Parmentier

ANTH 226a Readings and Research inANTH 226a Readings and Research inANTH 226a Readings and Research inANTH 226a Readings and Research inANTH 226a Readings and Research inArchaeologyArchaeologyArchaeologyArchaeologyArchaeologyMr. Golden and Mr. Urcid

ANTH 227a Readings and Research inANTH 227a Readings and Research inANTH 227a Readings and Research inANTH 227a Readings and Research inANTH 227a Readings and Research inLinguistic AnthropologyLinguistic AnthropologyLinguistic AnthropologyLinguistic AnthropologyLinguistic AnthropologyMs. McIntosh

ANTH 228a Advanced Readings in MethodANTH 228a Advanced Readings in MethodANTH 228a Advanced Readings in MethodANTH 228a Advanced Readings in MethodANTH 228a Advanced Readings in Methodand Theoryand Theoryand Theoryand Theoryand TheoryStaff

ANTH 228b Advanced Readings inANTH 228b Advanced Readings inANTH 228b Advanced Readings inANTH 228b Advanced Readings inANTH 228b Advanced Readings inArchaeological Method and TheoryArchaeological Method and TheoryArchaeological Method and TheoryArchaeological Method and TheoryArchaeological Method and TheoryMr. Golden and Mr. Urcid

ANTH 231a Readings in Cognitive CultureANTH 231a Readings in Cognitive CultureANTH 231a Readings in Cognitive CultureANTH 231a Readings in Cognitive CultureANTH 231a Readings in Cognitive CultureMs. McIntosh

ANTH 232a Readings in DevelopmentANTH 232a Readings in DevelopmentANTH 232a Readings in DevelopmentANTH 232a Readings in DevelopmentANTH 232a Readings in DevelopmentMs. Ferry

ANTH 234b Readings and Research inANTH 234b Readings and Research inANTH 234b Readings and Research inANTH 234b Readings and Research inANTH 234b Readings and Research inAnthropology of LawAnthropology of LawAnthropology of LawAnthropology of LawAnthropology of LawStaff

ANTH 235a Readings and Research in LatinANTH 235a Readings and Research in LatinANTH 235a Readings and Research in LatinANTH 235a Readings and Research in LatinANTH 235a Readings and Research in LatinAmerican CulturesAmerican CulturesAmerican CulturesAmerican CulturesAmerican CulturesStaff

ANTH 238a Readings and Research inANTH 238a Readings and Research inANTH 238a Readings and Research inANTH 238a Readings and Research inANTH 238a Readings and Research inUrban AnthropologyUrban AnthropologyUrban AnthropologyUrban AnthropologyUrban AnthropologyMr. Jacobson

ANTH 241a Readings and Research in NewANTH 241a Readings and Research in NewANTH 241a Readings and Research in NewANTH 241a Readings and Research in NewANTH 241a Readings and Research in NewWorld EthnohistoryWorld EthnohistoryWorld EthnohistoryWorld EthnohistoryWorld EthnohistoryMr. Golden and Mr. Urcid

ANTH 243a Readings and Research inANTH 243a Readings and Research inANTH 243a Readings and Research inANTH 243a Readings and Research inANTH 243a Readings and Research inAnthropology of BodyAnthropology of BodyAnthropology of BodyAnthropology of BodyAnthropology of BodyMs. Lamb and Ms. Schattschneider

ANTH 247b Readings and Research inANTH 247b Readings and Research inANTH 247b Readings and Research inANTH 247b Readings and Research inANTH 247b Readings and Research inHuman DevelopmentHuman DevelopmentHuman DevelopmentHuman DevelopmentHuman DevelopmentMs. Lamb

ANTH 252a Readings and Research inANTH 252a Readings and Research inANTH 252a Readings and Research inANTH 252a Readings and Research inANTH 252a Readings and Research inAnthropology of ArtAnthropology of ArtAnthropology of ArtAnthropology of ArtAnthropology of ArtMr. Urcid

ANTH 253a Readings and Research inANTH 253a Readings and Research inANTH 253a Readings and Research inANTH 253a Readings and Research inANTH 253a Readings and Research inEconomic AnthropologyEconomic AnthropologyEconomic AnthropologyEconomic AnthropologyEconomic AnthropologyMs. Ferry

ANTH 254a Readings and Research inANTH 254a Readings and Research inANTH 254a Readings and Research inANTH 254a Readings and Research inANTH 254a Readings and Research inSoutheast Asian EthnographySoutheast Asian EthnographySoutheast Asian EthnographySoutheast Asian EthnographySoutheast Asian EthnographyMr. Appell

ANTH 256a Readings and Research inANTH 256a Readings and Research inANTH 256a Readings and Research inANTH 256a Readings and Research inANTH 256a Readings and Research inReligionReligionReligionReligionReligionMs. Schattschneider

ANTH 257a Readings and Research inANTH 257a Readings and Research inANTH 257a Readings and Research inANTH 257a Readings and Research inANTH 257a Readings and Research inFamilies and HouseholdsFamilies and HouseholdsFamilies and HouseholdsFamilies and HouseholdsFamilies and HouseholdsMr. Jacobson

ANTH 258a Readings and Research inANTH 258a Readings and Research inANTH 258a Readings and Research inANTH 258a Readings and Research inANTH 258a Readings and Research inComputer-Mediated CommunicationComputer-Mediated CommunicationComputer-Mediated CommunicationComputer-Mediated CommunicationComputer-Mediated CommunicationMr. Jacobson

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ANTH 259a Reading in NiloticANTH 259a Reading in NiloticANTH 259a Reading in NiloticANTH 259a Reading in NiloticANTH 259a Reading in NiloticEthnography and ArtsEthnography and ArtsEthnography and ArtsEthnography and ArtsEthnography and ArtsMr. Auslander

ANTH 283a Readings and Research inANTH 283a Readings and Research inANTH 283a Readings and Research inANTH 283a Readings and Research inANTH 283a Readings and Research inFieldworkFieldworkFieldworkFieldworkFieldworkMr. Jacobson

ANTH 284a Readings and Research inANTH 284a Readings and Research inANTH 284a Readings and Research inANTH 284a Readings and Research inANTH 284a Readings and Research inArchaeological MethodsArchaeological MethodsArchaeological MethodsArchaeological MethodsArchaeological MethodsMr. Golden and Mr. Urcid

ANTH 285a Readings and Research inANTH 285a Readings and Research inANTH 285a Readings and Research inANTH 285a Readings and Research inANTH 285a Readings and Research inGender and SexualityGender and SexualityGender and SexualityGender and SexualityGender and SexualityMs. Lamb and Ms. Schattschneider

ANTH 286a Readings and Research inANTH 286a Readings and Research inANTH 286a Readings and Research inANTH 286a Readings and Research inANTH 286a Readings and Research inSouth AsiaSouth AsiaSouth AsiaSouth AsiaSouth AsiaMs. Lamb

ANTH 287a Readings and Research inANTH 287a Readings and Research inANTH 287a Readings and Research inANTH 287a Readings and Research inANTH 287a Readings and Research inMedical AnthropologyMedical AnthropologyMedical AnthropologyMedical AnthropologyMedical AnthropologyMr. Jacobson or Ms. Lamb

ANTH 288a Readings and Research inANTH 288a Readings and Research inANTH 288a Readings and Research inANTH 288a Readings and Research inANTH 288a Readings and Research inImmigrant and Transnational CommunitiesImmigrant and Transnational CommunitiesImmigrant and Transnational CommunitiesImmigrant and Transnational CommunitiesImmigrant and Transnational CommunitiesMs. Lamb

ANTH 289a Readings and Research inANTH 289a Readings and Research inANTH 289a Readings and Research inANTH 289a Readings and Research inANTH 289a Readings and Research inBiological AnthropologyBiological AnthropologyBiological AnthropologyBiological AnthropologyBiological AnthropologyMr. Urcid

ANTH 300a Master’s Thesis ResearchANTH 300a Master’s Thesis ResearchANTH 300a Master’s Thesis ResearchANTH 300a Master’s Thesis ResearchANTH 300a Master’s Thesis ResearchStaff

ANTH 304a Readings and Research inANTH 304a Readings and Research inANTH 304a Readings and Research inANTH 304a Readings and Research inANTH 304a Readings and Research inAnthropological Field MethodsAnthropological Field MethodsAnthropological Field MethodsAnthropological Field MethodsAnthropological Field MethodsStaff

ANTH 305d Anthropology ColloquiumANTH 305d Anthropology ColloquiumANTH 305d Anthropology ColloquiumANTH 305d Anthropology ColloquiumANTH 305d Anthropology ColloquiumStaff

ANTH 400d Dissertation ResearchANTH 400d Dissertation ResearchANTH 400d Dissertation ResearchANTH 400d Dissertation ResearchANTH 400d Dissertation ResearchSpecific sections for individual facultymember as requested.Staff

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Arabic Language and Literature


See Near Eastern and Judaic Studies.



ARBC 10a Beginning Literary ArabicARBC 10a Beginning Literary ArabicARBC 10a Beginning Literary ArabicARBC 10a Beginning Literary ArabicARBC 10a Beginning Literary ArabicA first course in literary Arabic, coveringessentials of grammar, reading,pronunciation, translation, andcomposition. Six class-hours per week.Usually offered every year.Staff

ARBC 20b Continuing Literary ArabicARBC 20b Continuing Literary ArabicARBC 20b Continuing Literary ArabicARBC 20b Continuing Literary ArabicARBC 20b Continuing Literary ArabicPrerequisite: ARBC 10a or the equivalent.Continuation of ARBC 10a. Four class-hours per week. Usually offered every year.Staff

ARBC 30a Intermediate Literary ArabicARBC 30a Intermediate Literary ArabicARBC 30a Intermediate Literary ArabicARBC 30a Intermediate Literary ArabicARBC 30a Intermediate Literary Arabic[ fl ]Prerequisite: ARBC 20B or the equivalent.Readings in related classical and moderntexts. Study of advanced grammatical andsyntactical forms. Drills in pronunciationand composition. Four class-hours perweek. Usually offered every year.Staff

ARBC 40b Advanced Intermediate LiteraryARBC 40b Advanced Intermediate LiteraryARBC 40b Advanced Intermediate LiteraryARBC 40b Advanced Intermediate LiteraryARBC 40b Advanced Intermediate LiteraryArabicArabicArabicArabicArabic[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: ARBC 30a or the equivalent.Continuation of ARBC 30a. Three class-hours per week. Usually offered every year.Staff


ARBC 103a Advanced Literary ArabicARBC 103a Advanced Literary ArabicARBC 103a Advanced Literary ArabicARBC 103a Advanced Literary ArabicARBC 103a Advanced Literary Arabic[ hum ]Prerequisite: ARBC 40b or the equivalent.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 103a inprevious years.Designed to help the student attain anadvanced reading proficiency. The syllabusincludes selections from classical andmodern texts representing a variety ofstyles and genres. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

ARBC 103b Advanced Literary ArabicARBC 103b Advanced Literary ArabicARBC 103b Advanced Literary ArabicARBC 103b Advanced Literary ArabicARBC 103b Advanced Literary Arabic[ hum ]Prerequisite: ARBC 103a (formerly NEJS103a) or the equivalent. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken NEJS 103b in previous years.Continuation of ARBC 103a. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

Department of

BiochemistryCourses of Study:Major (B.A./B.S.)Combined B.S./M.S.Master of ScienceDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorThe biochemistry major is designed to equip students with abroad understanding of the chemical and molecular eventsinvolved in biological processes. The biochemistry majorprovides a foundation for careers in medicine, biotechnology, orresearch in all branches of the biological sciences.

The general aim of the major is to ensure that the students firstlearn the necessary chemical and physical chemical backgroundand then the basic principles and observations of biochemistryand molecular biology. The department also offers a variety ofintroductory and advanced courses in more specialized subjectssuch as neurobiology, X-ray crystallography, and physicalbiochemistry. These courses sample the range of subjects thatcan be studied by biochemical methods and from a biochemicalpoint of view.

Graduate Program in BiochemistryGraduate Program in BiochemistryGraduate Program in BiochemistryGraduate Program in BiochemistryGraduate Program in BiochemistryThe Graduate Program in Biochemistry leading to the degree ofDoctor of Philosophy is designed to provide students with a deepunderstanding of the chemical principles governing the workings ofbiological macromolecules. The bioorganic chemistry track of thisprogram gives students the option of training in organic chemistry inaddition to biochemistry. The emphasis in the graduate program isplaced upon experimental research work to train students to carry outindependent original research. Students are required, however, tocomplete formal coursework in advanced biochemistry and physicalbiochemistry. Students in the bioorganic chemistry track supplementthis core curriculum with courses in organic synthesis and othertopics in organic chemistry. Additional courses and seminars areavailable in a wide range of subjects, including enzyme regulation andmechanism, neurobiology, immunology, structural biochemistry,membrane biology, and molecular genetics. Students are encouragedto choose advanced courses and seminars according to their particularinterests. Doctoral research topics are chosen in areas underinvestigation by the faculty; these include problems in

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macromolecular structure and function, enzyme function andregulation, RNA processing, gene regulation, membranetransport and receptor function, molecular pharmacology,mechanisms of cell motility, microbial metabolism, and thebiochemistry of cellular electrical excitability. A theme runningthrough this research is the relationship of biochemical functionsto underlying molecular structures and mechanisms.

The Graduate Program in Biochemistry leading to the degree ofMaster of Science is designed to give students a substantialunderstanding of the chemical and molecular events in biologicalprocesses and experience in research. The program is dividedamong formal coursework, biochemical techniques, and aresearch project. Additional courses and seminars are available ina wide range of subjects, as described above.


Students who are interested in majoring in biochemistry shouldspeak with the department advising head.

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The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, givenin an earlier section of the Bulletin, apply here. Applicants foradmission to the biochemistry Ph.D. program are also required totake the Graduate Record Examination. It is strongly suggested thatthe applicant take one of the advanced sections of this examination.The applicant’s undergraduate curriculum should includefundamental courses in biology and chemistry.


Jeff Gelles, ChairJeff Gelles, ChairJeff Gelles, ChairJeff Gelles, ChairJeff Gelles, ChairMechanisms of mechanoenzymes.Stochastic processes in single enzymemolecules. Light microscopy as a tool tostudy enzyme mechanisms.

Ulrich GenickUlrich GenickUlrich GenickUlrich GenickUlrich GenickStructural investigation of signaling in thephytochrome system. Time-resolved X-raycrystallography.

Nikolaus GrigorieffNikolaus GrigorieffNikolaus GrigorieffNikolaus GrigorieffNikolaus GrigorieffHigh Resolution electron cryo-microscopyof membrane proteins and channels.

Lizbeth HedstromLizbeth HedstromLizbeth HedstromLizbeth HedstromLizbeth HedstromEnzyme structure-function studies. Proteinengineering. Design of enzyme inhibitors.

Dorothee Kern (Chair, Biophysics andDorothee Kern (Chair, Biophysics andDorothee Kern (Chair, Biophysics andDorothee Kern (Chair, Biophysics andDorothee Kern (Chair, Biophysics andStructural Biology)Structural Biology)Structural Biology)Structural Biology)Structural Biology)Dynamics of enzymes. Magnetic resonancemethods.

John LowensteinJohn LowensteinJohn LowensteinJohn LowensteinJohn LowensteinRole of phospholipids in hormone action.Regulation of lipogenesis. Regulation andfunction of the purine nucleotide cycle.Regulation and function of adenosineproduction in the heart. Techniques ofcloning and high-level expression ofproteins.

Christopher Miller, Graduate ProgramChristopher Miller, Graduate ProgramChristopher Miller, Graduate ProgramChristopher Miller, Graduate ProgramChristopher Miller, Graduate ProgramChairChairChairChairChairStructure and function of ion channelproteins. Membrane transport andmechanisms of electrical excitation.

Melissa Moore, Undergraduate AdvisingMelissa Moore, Undergraduate AdvisingMelissa Moore, Undergraduate AdvisingMelissa Moore, Undergraduate AdvisingMelissa Moore, Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHeadPre-mRNA splicing. mRNA metabolism.

Daniel OprianDaniel OprianDaniel OprianDaniel OprianDaniel OprianStructure-function studies of visualpigments and other cell surface receptors.

Gregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielGregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielGregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielGregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielGregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielCenter)Center)Center)Center)Center)X-ray crystallographic analysis of proteinstructure and enzyme mechanisms.

Dagmar Ringe (Rosenstiel Center)Dagmar Ringe (Rosenstiel Center)Dagmar Ringe (Rosenstiel Center)Dagmar Ringe (Rosenstiel Center)Dagmar Ringe (Rosenstiel Center)Structures of enzymes and enzyme-substrate complexes. X-ray crystallography.

Requirements for the Undergraduate MajoRequirements for the Undergraduate MajoRequirements for the Undergraduate MajoRequirements for the Undergraduate MajoRequirements for the Undergraduate Major

Degree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsOne year of general chemistry with laboratory; one year oforganic chemistry with laboratory; one year of physics taughtusing calculus (PHYS 11a,b or 15a,b) with laboratory; BIOL 22a(formerly BIBC 22a) with laboratory (Genetics and MolecularBiology); BIOL 22b with laboratory (Cell Structure and Function)(the above courses must be taken prior to the senior year); BCHM100a (Introductory Biochemistry); one year of physical chemistry,CHEM 141a (Physical Chemistry, Lectures I) and either BCHM104b (Chemical Thermodynamics) or CHEM 141b (Kinetics); andone elective consisting of a biochemistry-related 100-level course(excluding research courses) from any science department. Thecourse used to fulfill the elective requirement must be approvedin advanced by the biochemistry undergraduate advising head.

Degree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceIn addition to the degree requirements listed above for theBachelor of Arts degree, the Bachelor of Science degree requiresone year of BCHM 101a and 103b (Advanced Biochemistry).

Required of all students: No course offered for major requirementsmay be taken pass/fail. Grades below C- in upper-level courses(CHEM 141a and b, and any course numbered 100 or above) cannot beused to fulfill the requirements for the major. Furthermore, no morethan one D will be allowed in any other course required for the major.

Senior Honors ProgramSenior Honors ProgramSenior Honors ProgramSenior Honors ProgramSenior Honors ProgramIn addition to the degree requirements listed above, departmentalhonors require completion of two semesters of BCHM 99 (Researchfor Undergraduates), submission of an acceptable research thesis, anda final grade point average of 3.00 or better in the sciences andmathematics. Honors candidates are also expected to give a short oralpresentation of their thesis research to members of the department atthe end of their senior year. BCHM 99 may not exceed three semestercredits. Petition to the department for participation in this program ismade at the beginning of the senior year.

Combined B.S./M.S. ProgramCombined B.S./M.S. ProgramCombined B.S./M.S. ProgramCombined B.S./M.S. ProgramCombined B.S./M.S. ProgramIn addition to all courses required for the Bachelor of Science degree,the B.S./M.S. degree requires completion of one additional elective(excluding research courses) approved in advance by the biochemistryundergraduate advising head, three semesters of research (one or twosemesters of BCHM 99 plus one or two semesters of BCHM 150), afull-time (i.e., no concurrent coursework) summer research residency

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lasting at least 10 weeks, submission of an acceptable thesis, aGPA of 3.00 or better in the sciences and mathematics, andgrades of B- or better in all 100-level biochemistry and biologycourses. This program requires completion of 38 courses; nomore than four semesters of research (BCHM 99 or 150) cancount toward this total. Application to this program is made tothe department and Graduate School no later than May 1preceding the senior year, and all work, including the thesis,must be completed by the time the B.S. is awarded. To qualify forthe B.S./M.S. degree, the thesis must constitute a significantresearch contribution; if a thesis is found unacceptable under theB.S./M.S program, it will automatically be considered under thehonors program.

In order to complete the honors program or the combined B.S./M.S. program, it is advisable to gain exemption where possiblefrom introductory courses in science and mathematics. This isespecially important for the premedical students who must alsofulfill the requirements imposed by medical schools.

Requirements for the Degree of Master of ScienceRequirements for the Degree of Master of ScienceRequirements for the Degree of Master of ScienceRequirements for the Degree of Master of ScienceRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents must successfully complete an approved program of atleast six courses. These courses are:

BCHM 101a Advanced Biochemistry: Enzyme Mechanisms

BCHM 103b Advanced Biochemistry: Information TransferMechanisms

BCHM 102a Quantitative Approaches to BiochemicalSystems

BCHM 104b Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules

BCHM 300a,b Biochemical Techniques (Lab rotations)

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence requirement is one year.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementThere is no language requirement.

ThesisThesisThesisThesisThesisThe student must complete an acceptable M.S. thesis describingoriginal research.


Program of Study: Biochemistry Ph.D.Program of Study: Biochemistry Ph.D.Program of Study: Biochemistry Ph.D.Program of Study: Biochemistry Ph.D.Program of Study: Biochemistry Ph.D.Students must successfully complete the curriculum definedbelow.

A.A.A.A.A. The core curriculum consisting of:

BCHM 101a Advanced Biochemistry: Enzyme Mechanisms

BCHM 103b Advanced Biochemistry: Information TransferMechanisms

BCHM 102a Quantitative Approaches to BiochemicalSystems

BCHM 104b Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules

BCHM 300a,b Biochemical Techniques (Lab Rotations)

BCHM 401d Biochemical Research

CONT 300b Ethical Practices in Health-Related Sciences

B. B. B. B. B. Four advanced seminars (200-level) offered in the biochemistry orbiophysics and structural biology programs. Other advanced (100- and200-level) courses can be subsituted with approval of the programchair.

C. C. C. C. C. Students in their third and higher years of study will have yearlyprogress meetings with a faculty committee of three for the purposeof maintaining a satisfactory trajectory towards completion of thethesis defense. Students will typically complete the core curriculumin the first year and complete the remaining requirements insubsequent years of the program.

Program of Study: Bioorganic Chemistry TrackProgram of Study: Bioorganic Chemistry TrackProgram of Study: Bioorganic Chemistry TrackProgram of Study: Bioorganic Chemistry TrackProgram of Study: Bioorganic Chemistry TrackIn order to receive a Ph.D. in biochemistry with a specialization inbioorganic chemistry, students must complete:

A.A.A.A.A. The core curriculum defined above

B.B.B.B.B. CHEM 134a Advanced Organic Chemistry: Synthesis

C.C.C.C.C. One other advanced chemistry course, chosen from the following:

CHEM 111a Computational Chemistry

CHEM 130a Advanced Organic Chemistry: Structure

CHEM 131a Advanced Organic Chemistry: Topics in Structureand Reactivity

CHEM 132b Advanced Organic Chemistry: Spectroscopy

CHEM 137b The Chemistry of Organic Natural Products

CHEM 229b Introduction to X-Ray Structure Determination

CHEM 235b Advanced NMR Spectroscopy

D.D.D.D.D. Two advanced elective courses or seminars (100-200 level) offeredin biochemistry, biophysics and structural biology programs. Otheradvanced courses can be substituted with approval of the chair.Students typically complete the core curriculum in the first year andcomplete the remaining requirements in subsequent years of theprogram. However bioorganic track students have the option ofreplacing BCHM 102a or BCHM 104b with CHEM 134a in the firstyear and completing the replaced course in the second year.

Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementAs a part of their Ph.D. training, students are required to assist withthe teaching of two, one-semester courses.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence requirement is three years.

Language RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsThere is no foreign language requirement.

Financial SupportFinancial SupportFinancial SupportFinancial SupportFinancial SupportStudents may receive financial support (tuition and stipend)throughout their participation in the Ph.D. program. This support isprovided by a combination of University funds, training grants, andindividual research grants.

Qualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsAn oral qualifying examination must be taken following the first yearof coursework. In this examination, the student will be asked topresent two propositions. The subject of one proposition will beassigned and the other will be an original proposition put forth by thestudent. In addition the student must successfully pass acomprehensive examination administered following the second yearof coursework.

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Dissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseA dissertation will be required that summarizes the results of anoriginal investigation of an approved subject and demonstratesthe competence of the candidate in independent research. Thisdissertation will be presented in a departmental lecture anddefended in a final oral examination.

Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophyin Biochemistry with Specialization in Quantitativein Biochemistry with Specialization in Quantitativein Biochemistry with Specialization in Quantitativein Biochemistry with Specialization in Quantitativein Biochemistry with Specialization in QuantitativeBiologyBiologyBiologyBiologyBiology

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents wishing to obtain the specialization must first gainapproval of the graduate program chair. This should be done asearly as possible, ideally during the first year of graduate studies.In order to receive the Ph.D. in Biochemistry with additional

specialization in quantitative biology, candidates must complete a)the requirements for the Ph.D. described above and b) the courserequirements for the quantitative biology specialization that aredescribed in the quantitative biology section of this Bulletin.

Any alteration to the quantitative biology course requirements mustbe approved by the graduate program chair and by the quantitativebiology program faculty advisory committee.

Special Note Relating to Graduate StudentsSpecial Note Relating to Graduate StudentsSpecial Note Relating to Graduate StudentsSpecial Note Relating to Graduate StudentsSpecial Note Relating to Graduate StudentsIn addition to the formal courses listed below, all graduate studentsare expected to participate in the department’s research clubs andcolloquia. Colloquia are general meetings of the department in whichdepartment and guest speakers present their current investigations.Research clubs are organized by various research groups of thedepartment.



BCSC 1a Designer GenesBCSC 1a Designer GenesBCSC 1a Designer GenesBCSC 1a Designer GenesBCSC 1a Designer Genes[ sn ]Does NOT satisfy the requirement for themajor in biochemistry.We are living during a far-reachingbiological revolution. Information stored ingenes as DNA, the hereditary material oflife, and the conversion of this informationinto proteins. Identifying undesirablemutations. Creating desirable mutations.Cloning of cells, organs, and animals inagriculture and medicine. Present andfuture applications. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Lowenstein

BCHM 98a Readings in BiochemistryBCHM 98a Readings in BiochemistryBCHM 98a Readings in BiochemistryBCHM 98a Readings in BiochemistryBCHM 98a Readings in BiochemistryPrerequisites: BIOL 22a (formerly BIBC 22a),BCHM 100a, and one year of organicchemistry with laboratory. Does NOTsatisfy the requirement for the major inbiochemistry.Directed scholarship on selected topics inbiochemistry for outstanding juniors orseniors. Regularly scheduled discussion andwritten assignments leading to asubstantive term paper. The tutorial isarranged only by mutual agreementbetween a faculty mentor and student.Usually offered every year.Staff

BCHM 99a Research for UndergraduatesBCHM 99a Research for UndergraduatesBCHM 99a Research for UndergraduatesBCHM 99a Research for UndergraduatesBCHM 99a Research for UndergraduatesPrerequisites: BIOL 22a (formerly BIBC 22a),BCHM 100a, and one year of organicchemistry with laboratory. Requirement ofBCHM 100a may be waived.Undergraduate research. A maximum ofthree course credits may be taken as BCHM99a and/or 99b. At the discretion of thedepartment, one semester may be taken fordouble credit (99e). Offered every year.Staff

BCHM 99b Research for UndergraduatesBCHM 99b Research for UndergraduatesBCHM 99b Research for UndergraduatesBCHM 99b Research for UndergraduatesBCHM 99b Research for UndergraduatesSee BCHM 99a for special notes and coursedescription.Staff

BCHM 99e Research for UndergraduatesBCHM 99e Research for UndergraduatesBCHM 99e Research for UndergraduatesBCHM 99e Research for UndergraduatesBCHM 99e Research for UndergraduatesSee BCHM 99a for special notes and coursedescription.Staff


BCHM 100a Introductory BiochemistryBCHM 100a Introductory BiochemistryBCHM 100a Introductory BiochemistryBCHM 100a Introductory BiochemistryBCHM 100a Introductory Biochemistry[ qr ss ]Prerequisite: One year of organic chemistrywith laboratory.Topics include chemistry, reaction, andmetabolism of biologically importantcompounds; formation and utilization of“energy-rich” compounds; introduction toenzyme mechanisms; interrelation andcomparison of basic biochemical andchemical processes; and metabolicregulation. Usually offered every year inmultiple sections.Mr. Oprian (fall) and Mr. Petsko (spring)

BCHM 101a Advanced Biochemistry:BCHM 101a Advanced Biochemistry:BCHM 101a Advanced Biochemistry:BCHM 101a Advanced Biochemistry:BCHM 101a Advanced Biochemistry:Enzyme MechanismsEnzyme MechanismsEnzyme MechanismsEnzyme MechanismsEnzyme Mechanisms[ sn ]Prerequisites: One year of organicchemistry with laboratory and BCHM 100aor their equivalent.Describes the principles of biologicalcatalysts and the chemical logic ofmetabolic pathways. Representativeenzymes from each reaction class arediscussed with an emphasis onunderstanding how mechanisms are derivedfrom experimental evidence. Topics includeserine proteases, phosphatases, isomerases,carboxylases, and dehydrogenases. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Hedstrom

BCHM 102a Quantitative Approaches toBCHM 102a Quantitative Approaches toBCHM 102a Quantitative Approaches toBCHM 102a Quantitative Approaches toBCHM 102a Quantitative Approaches toBiochemical SystemsBiochemical SystemsBiochemical SystemsBiochemical SystemsBiochemical Systems[ sn ]Prerequisites: PHYS 11a, b and BCHM 100,or their equivalent.Introduces quantitative approaches toanalyzing macromolecular structure andfunction. Emphasizes the use of basicthermodynamics and single-molecule andensemble kinetics to elucidate biochemicalreaction mechanisms. The physical bases ofspectroscopic and diffraction methodscommonly used in the study of proteins andnucleic acids will also be discussed. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Gelles and Mr. Miller

BCHM 103b Advanced Biochemistry:BCHM 103b Advanced Biochemistry:BCHM 103b Advanced Biochemistry:BCHM 103b Advanced Biochemistry:BCHM 103b Advanced Biochemistry:Information Transfer MechanismsInformation Transfer MechanismsInformation Transfer MechanismsInformation Transfer MechanismsInformation Transfer Mechanisms[ sn ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken BCHM 101B inprevious years. Prerequisites: One year oforganic chemistry with laboratory andBCHM 100a or their equivalent.Addresses fundamental issues of geneexpression and signal transduction at amolecular level. Discusses parallelsbetween nucleic acid and proteinbiosynthesis, modification, transport, anddegradation with an emphasis onunderstanding the mechanisms ofspecificity and regulation of these complexmacromolecular processes. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Moore

BCHM 104b Physical Chemistry ofBCHM 104b Physical Chemistry ofBCHM 104b Physical Chemistry ofBCHM 104b Physical Chemistry ofBCHM 104b Physical Chemistry ofMacromoleculesMacromoleculesMacromoleculesMacromoleculesMacromolecules[ sn ]Prerequisite: CHEM 141a or equivalent andBCHM 100a or equivalent.Illustrates the basic principles on whichbiological macromolecules are constructedand by which they function. Overallstructures of proteins, nucleic acids, andmembranes are described in terms of theunderlying molecular forces: electrostatics,hydrophobic interactions, and H-bonding.The energetics of macromolecular foldingand of the linkage between ligand bindingand conformational changes will also bediscussed. Usually offered every year.Mr. Genick

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BCHM 150a Research for B.S./M.S.BCHM 150a Research for B.S./M.S.BCHM 150a Research for B.S./M.S.BCHM 150a Research for B.S./M.S.BCHM 150a Research for B.S./M.S.CandidatesCandidatesCandidatesCandidatesCandidates[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a (formerly BIBC 22a)and BCHM 100a, one year of organicchemistry and laboratory, and BCHM 99.The final semester(s) of laboratory researchunder the B.S./M.S. program, to be pursuedunder the supervision of a faculty advisor.Usually offered every year.Ms. Moore and Staff

BCHM 150b Research for the B.S./M.S.BCHM 150b Research for the B.S./M.S.BCHM 150b Research for the B.S./M.S.BCHM 150b Research for the B.S./M.S.BCHM 150b Research for the B.S./M.S.CandidatesCandidatesCandidatesCandidatesCandidates[ sn ]See BCHM 150a for special notes and coursedescription. Usually offered every year.Ms. Moore and Staff

BCHM 153b Methods in High-ResolutionBCHM 153b Methods in High-ResolutionBCHM 153b Methods in High-ResolutionBCHM 153b Methods in High-ResolutionBCHM 153b Methods in High-ResolutionElectron Cyro-MicroscopyElectron Cyro-MicroscopyElectron Cyro-MicroscopyElectron Cyro-MicroscopyElectron Cyro-Microscopy[ sn ]Transmission electron microscopy isintroduced as a method in structuralbiology. Instrumentation, data collection,image processing, and interpretation ofbiological structures visualized by thismethod are discussed. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Grigorieff

BCHM 170b BioinformaticsBCHM 170b BioinformaticsBCHM 170b BioinformaticsBCHM 170b BioinformaticsBCHM 170b Bioinformatics[ sn ]Prerequisites: Familiarity with computingis necessary and a basic biochemistrycourse is recommended. A joint offeringbetween Brandeis University and WellesleyCollege.Familiarizes students with the basic toolsof bioinformatics and provides a practicalguide to biological sequence analysis.Topics covered include an introduction toprobability and statistics; sequencealignments; database searches; alignmentsand phylogenetic trees; sequence patterndiscovery; structure determination bysecondary structure prediction; and three-dimensional structure prediction byhomology modeling. In all cases thestrengths and limitations of the methodswill be discussed. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Ringe

BCHM 171b Protein X-ray CrystallographyBCHM 171b Protein X-ray CrystallographyBCHM 171b Protein X-ray CrystallographyBCHM 171b Protein X-ray CrystallographyBCHM 171b Protein X-ray Crystallography[ sn ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken BCHM 217b inprevious years.A practical guide to the determination ofthree-dimensional structures of proteinsand nucleic acids by X-ray diffraction.Students learn the theory behind diffractionfrom macromolecular crystals and carry outall the calculations necessary to solve aprotein structure at high resolution.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Petsko


BCHM 219b Enzyme MechanismsBCHM 219b Enzyme MechanismsBCHM 219b Enzyme MechanismsBCHM 219b Enzyme MechanismsBCHM 219b Enzyme MechanismsMs. Hedstrom

BCHM 220a ProteasesBCHM 220a ProteasesBCHM 220a ProteasesBCHM 220a ProteasesBCHM 220a ProteasesMs. Hedstrom

BCHM 223a Signal TransductionBCHM 223a Signal TransductionBCHM 223a Signal TransductionBCHM 223a Signal TransductionBCHM 223a Signal TransductionMr. Oprian

BCHM 224a Single-Molecule BiochemistryBCHM 224a Single-Molecule BiochemistryBCHM 224a Single-Molecule BiochemistryBCHM 224a Single-Molecule BiochemistryBCHM 224a Single-Molecule Biochemistryand Biophysicsand Biophysicsand Biophysicsand Biophysicsand BiophysicsMr. Gelles

BIBC 224b The RNA WorldBIBC 224b The RNA WorldBIBC 224b The RNA WorldBIBC 224b The RNA WorldBIBC 224b The RNA WorldPrerequisite: BCHM 100a, BIOL 105b(formerly BIBC 105b), or permission of theinstructor.This course employs seminars and lecturesto approach a wide range of topics in RNAresearch. Topics include RNA enzymes,RNA structure, protein-RNA interactions,pre-MRNA splicing, and RNA localization.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Moore and Mr. Rosbash

BCHM 225b Protein DynamicsBCHM 225b Protein DynamicsBCHM 225b Protein DynamicsBCHM 225b Protein DynamicsBCHM 225b Protein DynamicsPrerequisite: BCHM 101a.Introduces the fundamental concept ofatomic fluctuations in proteins and theirrelation to protein function. Proteindynamics on different timescales isdiscussed with emphasis on differentexperimental and computational approachesto this problem. Usually offered every thirdyear.Ms. Kern

BCHM 251b Structure and Function ofBCHM 251b Structure and Function ofBCHM 251b Structure and Function ofBCHM 251b Structure and Function ofBCHM 251b Structure and Function ofMembrane ProteinsMembrane ProteinsMembrane ProteinsMembrane ProteinsMembrane ProteinsThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who took BCHM 151b inprevious years.Considers the molecular properties ofmembrane transport proteins, including ionchannels, aquaporins, solute pumps, andsecondary active transporters. Readingsfocus on primary literature aimed atinterpreting the mechanisms oftransmembrane solute movements in termsof the structures of these integralmembrane proteins. Specific subjectschosen vary depending upon the trajectoryof recent advances in this fast-movingresearch area. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Miller

BCHM 300a Biochemistry TechniquesBCHM 300a Biochemistry TechniquesBCHM 300a Biochemistry TechniquesBCHM 300a Biochemistry TechniquesBCHM 300a Biochemistry TechniquesPrerequisite: BCHM 101. May be takenconcurrently.Usually offered every year.Staff

BCHM 300b Biochemistry TechniquesBCHM 300b Biochemistry TechniquesBCHM 300b Biochemistry TechniquesBCHM 300b Biochemistry TechniquesBCHM 300b Biochemistry TechniquesPrerequisite: BCHM 101. May be takenconcurrently.Usually offered every year.Staff

CONT 300b Ethical Practice in Health-CONT 300b Ethical Practice in Health-CONT 300b Ethical Practice in Health-CONT 300b Ethical Practice in Health-CONT 300b Ethical Practice in Health-Related SciencesRelated SciencesRelated SciencesRelated SciencesRelated SciencesRequired of all first-year graduate studentsin health-related science programs. Not forcredit.Ethics is an essential aspect of scientificresearch. This course, taught by Universityfaculty from several graduate disciplines,covers major ethical issues germane to thebroader scientific enterprise, includingareas or applications from a number offields of study. Lectures and relevant casestudies are complemented by publiclectures during the course. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Press

BCHM 401d Biochemical ResearchBCHM 401d Biochemical ResearchBCHM 401d Biochemical ResearchBCHM 401d Biochemical ResearchBCHM 401d Biochemical ResearchProblemsProblemsProblemsProblemsProblemsAll graduate students beyond the first yearmust register for this course.Independent research for the M.S. and Ph.D.degrees. Specific sections for individualfaculty members as requested.Staff


CHEM 123bCHEM 123bCHEM 123bCHEM 123bCHEM 123bBioinorganic Chemistry

CHEM 129bCHEM 129bCHEM 129bCHEM 129bCHEM 129bSpecial Topics in Inorganic Chemistry:Introduction to X-Ray StructureDetermination

CHEM 130aCHEM 130aCHEM 130aCHEM 130aCHEM 130aAdvanced Organic Chemistry: Structure

CHEM 131aCHEM 131aCHEM 131aCHEM 131aCHEM 131aAdvanced Organic Chemistry: Topics inStructure and Reactivity

CHEM 132bCHEM 132bCHEM 132bCHEM 132bCHEM 132bAdvanced Organic Chemistry: Spectroscopy

CHEM 134bCHEM 134bCHEM 134bCHEM 134bCHEM 134bAdvanced Organic Chemistry: Synthesis

CHEM 137bCHEM 137bCHEM 137bCHEM 137bCHEM 137bThe Chemistry of Organic Natural Products

CHEM 143bCHEM 143bCHEM 143bCHEM 143bCHEM 143bPhysical Chemistry: Kinetics, Dynamics,and Transport

CHEM 144aCHEM 144aCHEM 144aCHEM 144aCHEM 144aPhysical Chemistry: ComputationalChemistry

CHEM 146aCHEM 146aCHEM 146aCHEM 146aCHEM 146aSingle Molecular Spectroscopy

CHEM 147bCHEM 147bCHEM 147bCHEM 147bCHEM 147bPhysical Chemistry - Mass Spectrometry

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CHEM 246bCHEM 246bCHEM 246bCHEM 246bCHEM 246bAdvanced NMR Spectroscopy

COSI 230aCOSI 230aCOSI 230aCOSI 230aCOSI 230aTopics in Computational Biology

PHYS 105aPHYS 105aPHYS 105aPHYS 105aPHYS 105aBiological Physics

QBIO 110aQBIO 110aQBIO 110aQBIO 110aQBIO 110aNumerical Modeling of Biological Systems

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Biological PhysicsCourses of Study:Major (B.S.)


The undergraduate major in biological physics is designed toprovide the quantitative skills and background in chemistry andbiology for students interested in the study of the physics ofbiological systems, especially on the molecular scale. Thisprogram provides a strong foundation in the physical sciencesthat underpin much of the modern revolution in biology. Itshould be of particular interest to students wishing to pursuecareers in fundamental or applied research in biophysics,quantitative biology, and biotechnology.

For a related graduate program, please see the Biophysics andStructural Biology Program elsewhere in this Bulletin.


The major requires a large number of science courses, some of whichare prerequisites for more advanced courses. Therefore, it isimportant to start taking these courses in the first year. Students areadvised to meet with the biological physics chair as soon as possibleto plan their schedule. It is most advantageous to take physics andmath in the first year, but starting with chemistry and math in thefirst year is also adequate.

The Seminar in Biological Physics (BIPH 11a,b) is recommended forfirst-year students, but can be taken in the second year. Studentsinterested in the honors program, involving a senior research thesis,should begin to seek a faculty mentor by the end of their second year,with the prospect of starting research as early as possible.

CommitteeCommitteeCommitteeCommitteeCommittee

Robert Meyer, ChairRobert Meyer, ChairRobert Meyer, ChairRobert Meyer, ChairRobert Meyer, Chair(Physics, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Karl CanterKarl CanterKarl CanterKarl CanterKarl Canter(Physics)

Bulbul ChakrabortyBulbul ChakrabortyBulbul ChakrabortyBulbul ChakrabortyBulbul Chakraborty(Physics)

Seth FradenSeth FradenSeth FradenSeth FradenSeth Fraden(Physics, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Jeff GellesJeff GellesJeff GellesJeff GellesJeff Gelles(Biochemistry)

Anne GershensonAnne GershensonAnne GershensonAnne GershensonAnne Gershenson(Chemistry)

Dorothee KernDorothee KernDorothee KernDorothee KernDorothee Kern(Biochemistry, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Jané KondevJané KondevJané KondevJané KondevJané Kondev(Physics)

Gregory PetskoGregory PetskoGregory PetskoGregory PetskoGregory Petsko(Biochemistry and Chemistry, and Director,Rosenstiel Center)

Dagmar RingeDagmar RingeDagmar RingeDagmar RingeDagmar Ringe(Biochemistry and Chemistry, andRosenstiel Center)


Degree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceTo satisfy the requirements for the major in biological physicsleading to the degree of Bachelor of Science, students mustsuccessfully complete the foundation of this program, which is aset of required courses in the physical and life sciences. The corecorecorecorecorecoursescoursescoursescoursescourses, divided by fields, are:

Physics: PHYS 11a,b or PHYS 15a,b, PHYS 19a,b, PHYS 20a,b,PHYS 30b, PHYS 39, PHYS 40

Mathematics: MATH 10 a,b

Chemistry: CHEM 11a,b and CHEM 18a,b or equivalents

Biology: BIOL 18a,b and BIOL 22a,b

Biological Physics: BIPH 11a,b

The Seminar in Biological Physics (BIPH 11a,b) should be taken in thefirst or second year. Students are encouraged to participate in theseminar a second year without credit for enrichment of their program.

Students with high enough Advanced Placement Examination scoresmay place out of some of the elementary courses. See the AdvancedPlacement Credit chart on page 23 for details concerning theequivalent Brandeis courses for sufficient scores in the tests inMathematics (AB or BC), Physics (C), and Chemistry. Concentrationcredit is given for all these tests except for Physics C: Electrical.Students who take advanced placement credit for Physics 11b will berequired to take Physics 30a, the intermediate level course in thissubject.

Beyond the core curriculum students are expected to explore areas offurther inquiry by taking at least two elective courseselective courseselective courseselective courseselective courses. Possible topicsand related courses are listed below. Other courses can be taken aselectives with approval of the program advisor.

Molecular structure: The use of physical techniques including X-raydiffraction, electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, toelucidate the structure of bio-molecules. Electives: BIOL 102b, BCHM171b*, BIOL 126b, BCHM 104b*.

QBIO 120bQBIO 120bQBIO 120bQBIO 120bQBIO 120bQuantitative Biology InstrumentationLaboratory

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Single molecule biophysics: The study of biological processes onthe single molecule scale, such as enzyme function, ion transportthrough membranes, protein folding, molecular motors.Electives: BIOL 25a, BCHM 101a*.

Modeling of biological structure and function: The developmentand analysis of mathematical models for elucidating biologicalstructure and function. Electives: CHEM 111a, PHYS 105a,NPHY 115a*, NBIO 136b.

Systems and networks: Study of topics including bioinformatics,neural networks, and networks of genes and proteins. Electives:BCHM 170b*, NBIO 140b.

*Required prerequisites for this course are not included in thecore curriculum.

A student starting the biological physics major in the first year,with no advanced placement, should follow the recommendedsequence:

Year 1: BIPH 11a,b, MATH 10a,b, PHYS 11a,b, PHYS 19a,bYear 2: CHEM 11a,b, CHEM 18a,b, PHYS 20a,bYear 3: BIOL 18a,b, BIOL 22 a,b, PHYS 40aYear 4: PHYS 30b, PHYS 39a, two electives

A student with advanced preparation in math, physics, andchemistry, who wants to emphasize biochemistry might take thefollowing program:

Year 1: BIPH 11a,b, MATH 15a, MATH 20b, PHYS 19b,PHYS 20a,b

Year 2: BIOL 18a,b, BIOL 22a,b, CHEM 25a,b, CHEM 29a,bYear 3: BCHM 100a, PHYS 40a, one electiveYear 4: PHYS 30a,b, PHYS 39a, one elective

Students with advanced preparation might choose additionalcourses in other areas, rather than organic and biochemistry. Astudent who has started as a premed and switched to biologicalphysics (not completing the premed program) might have thefollowing program:

Year 1: CHEM 11a,b, CHEM 18a,b, MATH 10a,bYear 2: BIOL 18a, BIOL 22a, BIPH 11a,b, PHYS 11a,b,

PHYS 19a,bYear 3: BIOL 18b, BIOL 22b, PHYS 20a,b, one electiveYear 4: PHYS 30b, PHYS 39a, PHYS 40a, one elective

In addition to the required courses, students are urged to learn thenecessary topics in organic chemistry as preparation for biochemistry.This opens up additional options for undergraduate research andgraduate programs in the life sciences. For medical school, a year oforganic chemistry with laboratory, in addition to the required coursesfor biological physics, will complete the premed programrequirements.

An important component of the program is the opportunity forstudents to participate in research. Opportunities exist for research inthe laboratories of physics, chemistry, neuroscience, biochemistry,and biology faculty.

Honors ProgramHonors ProgramHonors ProgramHonors ProgramHonors ProgramGraduation with honors requires completion of a senior researchthesis. Students must enroll in BIPH 99d in their senior year to carryout a research project. Students wishing to join the honors programshould apply to the honors advisor in the program in the spring oftheir junior year.

Special Notes Relating to UndergraduatesSpecial Notes Relating to UndergraduatesSpecial Notes Relating to UndergraduatesSpecial Notes Relating to UndergraduatesSpecial Notes Relating to Undergraduates

Students majoring in biological physics may not count requiredcourses toward a minor in physics. By completing other requiredcourses, they can complete a second major in physics. However, forthe preparation for a career in biological physics, it might be morevaluable to devote extra science courses to deeper preparation inchemistry and biochemistry.

Biological Physics



BIPH 11a Seminar in Biological PhysicsBIPH 11a Seminar in Biological PhysicsBIPH 11a Seminar in Biological PhysicsBIPH 11a Seminar in Biological PhysicsBIPH 11a Seminar in Biological PhysicsCorequisite: PHYS 11a. May yield half-course credit toward rate of work andgraduation.Introduction to recent experimental andtheoretical advances in biological physics atthe first year physics level. Examples oftopics include the physics of DNA andproteins, molecular motors, principles oflaser tweezers, and atomic forcemicroscopy. Can be taken before or afterBIPH 11b. Usually offered every year.Mr. Kondev

BIPH 11b Seminar in Biological PhysicsBIPH 11b Seminar in Biological PhysicsBIPH 11b Seminar in Biological PhysicsBIPH 11b Seminar in Biological PhysicsBIPH 11b Seminar in Biological PhysicsCorequisite: PHYS 11b. May yield half-course credit toward rate of work andgraduation.Introduction to recent experimental andtheoretical advances in biological physics atthe first-year physics level. Examples oftopics include the physics of DNA andproteins, molecular motors, principles oflaser tweezers, and atomic forcemicroscopy. Can be taken before or afterBIPH 11a. Usually offered every year.Mr. Kondev

BIPH 98a Reading in Biological PhysicsBIPH 98a Reading in Biological PhysicsBIPH 98a Reading in Biological PhysicsBIPH 98a Reading in Biological PhysicsBIPH 98a Reading in Biological PhysicsOpen to students wishing to study a subjectnot available in the curriculum.Staff

BIPH 98b Reading in Biological PhysicsBIPH 98b Reading in Biological PhysicsBIPH 98b Reading in Biological PhysicsBIPH 98b Reading in Biological PhysicsBIPH 98b Reading in Biological PhysicsOpen to students wishing to study a subjectnot available in the curriculum.Staff

BIPH 99d Senior ResearchBIPH 99d Senior ResearchBIPH 99d Senior ResearchBIPH 99d Senior ResearchBIPH 99d Senior ResearchResearch and preparation of a report underthe direction of an instructor. Open tostudents doing research in an approvedtopic in biological physics.Staff

Core CoursesCore CoursesCore CoursesCore CoursesCore Courses

BIOL 18aBIOL 18aBIOL 18aBIOL 18aBIOL 18aGeneral Biology Laboratory

BIOL 18bBIOL 18bBIOL 18bBIOL 18bBIOL 18bGeneral Biology Laboratory

BIOL 22aBIOL 22aBIOL 22aBIOL 22aBIOL 22aGenetics and Molecular Biology

BIOL 22bBIOL 22bBIOL 22bBIOL 22bBIOL 22bCell Structure and Function

CHEM 11aCHEM 11aCHEM 11aCHEM 11aCHEM 11aGeneral Chemistry

CHEM 11bCHEM 11bCHEM 11bCHEM 11bCHEM 11bGeneral Chemistry

CHEM 18aCHEM 18aCHEM 18aCHEM 18aCHEM 18aGeneral Chemistry Laboratory I

CHEM 18bCHEM 18bCHEM 18bCHEM 18bCHEM 18bGeneral Chemistry Laboratory II

MATH 10aMATH 10aMATH 10aMATH 10aMATH 10aTechniques of Calculus (a)

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MATH 10bMATH 10bMATH 10bMATH 10bMATH 10bTechniques of Calculus (b)

PHYS 11aPHYS 11aPHYS 11aPHYS 11aPHYS 11aBasic Physics I

PHYS 11bPHYS 11bPHYS 11bPHYS 11bPHYS 11bBasic Physics II

PHYS 15aPHYS 15aPHYS 15aPHYS 15aPHYS 15aHonors Basic Physics I

PHYS 15bPHYS 15bPHYS 15bPHYS 15bPHYS 15bHonors Basic Physics II

PHYS 19aPHYS 19aPHYS 19aPHYS 19aPHYS 19aPhysics Laboratory I

PHYS 19bPHYS 19bPHYS 19bPHYS 19bPHYS 19bPhysics Laboratory II

PHYS 20aPHYS 20aPHYS 20aPHYS 20aPHYS 20aModern Physics I

PHYS 20bPHYS 20bPHYS 20bPHYS 20bPHYS 20bModern Physics II

PHYS 30bPHYS 30bPHYS 30bPHYS 30bPHYS 30bQuantum Theory

PHYS 39aPHYS 39aPHYS 39aPHYS 39aPHYS 39aAdvanced Physics Laboratory

PHYS 40aPHYS 40aPHYS 40aPHYS 40aPHYS 40aIntroduction to Thermodynamics andStatistical Mechanics


The following courses are approved for theprogram. Not all are given in any one year.Please consult the Schedule of Classes eachsemester.

BCHM 101aBCHM 101aBCHM 101aBCHM 101aBCHM 101aAdvanced Biochemistry: EnzymeMechanisms

BCHM 104bBCHM 104bBCHM 104bBCHM 104bBCHM 104bPhysical Chemistry of Macromolecules

BCHM 170bBCHM 170bBCHM 170bBCHM 170bBCHM 170bBioinformatics

Biological Physics

BIOL 25aBIOL 25aBIOL 25aBIOL 25aBIOL 25aMolecular Motors

BIOL 102bBIOL 102bBIOL 102bBIOL 102bBIOL 102bStructural Molecular Biology

BIOL 126bBIOL 126bBIOL 126bBIOL 126bBIOL 126bProtein Structure and Disease


NBIO 136bNBIO 136bNBIO 136bNBIO 136bNBIO 136bComputational Neuroscience

NBIO 140bNBIO 140bNBIO 140bNBIO 140bNBIO 140bPrinciples of Neuroscience

NPHY 115aNPHY 115aNPHY 115aNPHY 115aNPHY 115aDynamical Systems, Chaos, and Fractals


Department of

BiologyCourses of Study:Major (B.A./B.S.)Combined B.S./M.S.


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorThe undergraduate program in biology, leading either to the B.A.or to the B.S. degree, is designed to give students anunderstanding of fundamental and current biological knowledgein a variety of fields. The program offers a wide array of coursesto undergraduates, ranging from introductory courses toadvanced, specialized, graduate-level courses in many of theseareas. The biology department has 25 full-time faculty memberswith teaching and research interests in the fields of genetics,molecular biology, development, immunology, neurobiology,motility, cell biology, structural biology, and environment/ecology.

Since the interests and needs of our students vary, the major isdesigned to provide flexibility once the core courses have beencompleted. Students may elect undergraduate-level courses in avariety of areas of biology and biochemistry or may choose toobtain more advanced, in-depth training in one particular area.Students are also encouraged to take advantage of opportunitiesto become integral members of research laboratories in thedepartment and to attend departmental colloquia.

A major in biology provides excellent preparation for studentsintent on careers in biological research who want to go tograduate school, for those seeking careers in medicine, veterinarymedicine, and dentistry, and for those interested in the alliedhealth professions such as public health, genetic counseling,physical therapy, or physician assistant. For those seekingcourses concerned with ecology or environmental science, thebiology department offers study in those areas. See “Special NoteB” below for additional programs in those areas.

Graduate Programs in the Biological SciencesGraduate Programs in the Biological SciencesGraduate Programs in the Biological SciencesGraduate Programs in the Biological SciencesGraduate Programs in the Biological SciencesFor M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the biological sciences, see the separatelistings for molecular and cell biology, biophysics and structuralbiology, neuroscience, and genetic counseling programs in thisBulletin.


Students wishing to major in biology should enroll in GeneralChemistry during their first year. Students may elect to take BIOL15b, an introductory course in biology in the first year, or omit it andbegin the biology series with Genetics and Molecular Biology or CellStructure and Function (BIOL 22a or b). During their sophomore year,students typically enroll in Organic Chemistry, Cell Structure andFunction, and Genetics and Molecular Biology, with associated labs.While other course schedules are possible, the one described aboveallows students ample time to complete the remaining requirements(calculus, physics, and biology electives) for the biology degree duringthe junior and senior years and leaves students the option of enrollingin Senior Research during the senior year. Exceptionally well-prepared students may enroll in Cell Structure and Function and/orGenetics in their first year.

To learn more about the biology major, students should attend one ofthe special departmental programs held each fall or consult with theundergraduate advising head.

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Eve Marder, Chair (Volen National CenterEve Marder, Chair (Volen National CenterEve Marder, Chair (Volen National CenterEve Marder, Chair (Volen National CenterEve Marder, Chair (Volen National Centerfor Complex Systems)for Complex Systems)for Complex Systems)for Complex Systems)for Complex Systems)Neurotransmitter modulation of neuralcircuits.

Susan Birren (Volen National Center forSusan Birren (Volen National Center forSusan Birren (Volen National Center forSusan Birren (Volen National Center forSusan Birren (Volen National Center forComplex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Developmental neurobiology.

Carolyn Cohen (Rosenstiel Center)Carolyn Cohen (Rosenstiel Center)Carolyn Cohen (Rosenstiel Center)Carolyn Cohen (Rosenstiel Center)Carolyn Cohen (Rosenstiel Center)Structural molecular biology.

Paul Garrity (Volen National Center forPaul Garrity (Volen National Center forPaul Garrity (Volen National Center forPaul Garrity (Volen National Center forPaul Garrity (Volen National Center forComplex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Neural development and behavior.

Bruce Goode (Rosenstiel Center)Bruce Goode (Rosenstiel Center)Bruce Goode (Rosenstiel Center)Bruce Goode (Rosenstiel Center)Bruce Goode (Rosenstiel Center)Biochemistry and genetics of yeastcytoskeleton.

Leslie Griffith (Volen National Center forLeslie Griffith (Volen National Center forLeslie Griffith (Volen National Center forLeslie Griffith (Volen National Center forLeslie Griffith (Volen National Center forComplex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Biochemistry of synaptic plasticity.

James Haber (Rosenstiel Center)James Haber (Rosenstiel Center)James Haber (Rosenstiel Center)James Haber (Rosenstiel Center)James Haber (Rosenstiel Center)Genetics and molecular biology of yeastmeiotic and mitotic recombination. Mating-type switching. Repair of brokenchromosomes.

Jeffrey Hall (Volen National Center forJeffrey Hall (Volen National Center forJeffrey Hall (Volen National Center forJeffrey Hall (Volen National Center forJeffrey Hall (Volen National Center forComplex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Neurogenetics and molecular neurobiologyof higher behaviors in Drosophila.

Biology

Kenneth Hayes (Director, Foster AnimalKenneth Hayes (Director, Foster AnimalKenneth Hayes (Director, Foster AnimalKenneth Hayes (Director, Foster AnimalKenneth Hayes (Director, Foster AnimalLab)Lab)Lab)Lab)Lab)Comparative nutritional pathophysiology inman and animals. Lipoprotein metabolismand atherogenesis, cholelithiasis.

Elaine HillerElaine HillerElaine HillerElaine HillerElaine HillerHuman genetics.

Melissa Kosinski-CollinsMelissa Kosinski-CollinsMelissa Kosinski-CollinsMelissa Kosinski-CollinsMelissa Kosinski-CollinsProtein biochemistry.

John Lisman (Volen National Center forJohn Lisman (Volen National Center forJohn Lisman (Volen National Center forJohn Lisman (Volen National Center forJohn Lisman (Volen National Center forComplex Systems; Chair, Neuroscience)Complex Systems; Chair, Neuroscience)Complex Systems; Chair, Neuroscience)Complex Systems; Chair, Neuroscience)Complex Systems; Chair, Neuroscience)Mechanisms of phototransduction.Molecular mechanism of memory storage.

Susan Lovett (Rosenstiel Center)Susan Lovett (Rosenstiel Center)Susan Lovett (Rosenstiel Center)Susan Lovett (Rosenstiel Center)Susan Lovett (Rosenstiel Center)Genetics and molecular biology of bacteriaand yeast. DNA repair. Recombination andmutagenesis.

James MorrisJames MorrisJames MorrisJames MorrisJames MorrisEvolution. Medicine. Epigenetics. Historyof science.

Sacha Nelson (Volen National Center forSacha Nelson (Volen National Center forSacha Nelson (Volen National Center forSacha Nelson (Volen National Center forSacha Nelson (Volen National Center forComplex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Synaptic integration in the visual cortex.

Dan L. Perlman (Chair, EnvironmentalDan L. Perlman (Chair, EnvironmentalDan L. Perlman (Chair, EnvironmentalDan L. Perlman (Chair, EnvironmentalDan L. Perlman (Chair, EnvironmentalStudies)Studies)Studies)Studies)Studies)Ecology, conservation biology, animalbehavior.

Joan Press, Undergraduate Advising HeadJoan Press, Undergraduate Advising HeadJoan Press, Undergraduate Advising HeadJoan Press, Undergraduate Advising HeadJoan Press, Undergraduate Advising Head(Rosenstiel Center)(Rosenstiel Center)(Rosenstiel Center)(Rosenstiel Center)(Rosenstiel Center)Developmental immunology andimmunogenetics.

Ruibao Ren (Rosenstiel Center)Ruibao Ren (Rosenstiel Center)Ruibao Ren (Rosenstiel Center)Ruibao Ren (Rosenstiel Center)Ruibao Ren (Rosenstiel Center)Signal transduction.

Michael Rosbash (Volen National CenterMichael Rosbash (Volen National CenterMichael Rosbash (Volen National CenterMichael Rosbash (Volen National CenterMichael Rosbash (Volen National Centerfor Complex Systems)for Complex Systems)for Complex Systems)for Complex Systems)for Complex Systems)RNA processing and molecularneurobiology.

Piali Sengupta (Volen National Center forPiali Sengupta (Volen National Center forPiali Sengupta (Volen National Center forPiali Sengupta (Volen National Center forPiali Sengupta (Volen National Center forComplex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Developmental neurobiology in C. elegans.

Neil Simister (Rosenstiel Center)Neil Simister (Rosenstiel Center)Neil Simister (Rosenstiel Center)Neil Simister (Rosenstiel Center)Neil Simister (Rosenstiel Center)Molecular immunology. Antibodytransport.

Judith Tsipis (Chair, Genetic Counseling)Judith Tsipis (Chair, Genetic Counseling)Judith Tsipis (Chair, Genetic Counseling)Judith Tsipis (Chair, Genetic Counseling)Judith Tsipis (Chair, Genetic Counseling)Genetic counseling.

Gina Turrigiano (Volen National Center forGina Turrigiano (Volen National Center forGina Turrigiano (Volen National Center forGina Turrigiano (Volen National Center forGina Turrigiano (Volen National Center forComplex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Activity-dependent regulation of neuronalproperties.

Lawrence WanghLawrence WanghLawrence WanghLawrence WanghLawrence WanghMammalian embryogenesis. Geneexpression in single cells. DNAamplification and in vitro DNA diagnostics.

Michael Welte (Rosenstiel Center)Michael Welte (Rosenstiel Center)Michael Welte (Rosenstiel Center)Michael Welte (Rosenstiel Center)Michael Welte (Rosenstiel Center)Regulation of motor-driven transport.

Kalpana White, Senior Honors CoordinatorKalpana White, Senior Honors CoordinatorKalpana White, Senior Honors CoordinatorKalpana White, Senior Honors CoordinatorKalpana White, Senior Honors Coordinator(Volen National Center for Complex(Volen National Center for Complex(Volen National Center for Complex(Volen National Center for Complex(Volen National Center for ComplexSystems)Systems)Systems)Systems)Systems)Developmental neurogenetics.


A.A.A.A.A. Required of all candidates: BIOL 22a, b; BIOL 18a,b lab; CHEM10a,b or CHEM 11a,b or CHEM 15a,b; CHEM 18a,b or CHEM19a,b lab; CHEM 25a,b; CHEM 29a,b lab; MATH 10a; PHYS10a,b or PHYS 11a,b; PHYS 18a,b or PHYS 19a,b lab; and Option Ior II below.

Option I: The B.A. Degree in BiologyOption I: The B.A. Degree in BiologyOption I: The B.A. Degree in BiologyOption I: The B.A. Degree in BiologyOption I: The B.A. Degree in BiologyThe standard biology option that provides students with ageneral background in biology. In addition to the coursesrequired of all candidates (listed above), students must completefive elective courses chosen from BIOL, BCHM, and NBIOofferings above the 22-level (excluding courses numbered 90-99).ANTH 116a, BIOL 15b, and BIOL 17b may serve as electives.CHEM 141a and either CHEM 142a or CHEM 143b may alsoserve as electives. One of the following math or quantitativemethods courses may also serve as an elective: MATH 10b,MATH 15a, MATH 20a, NPHY 115a, NPSY 137b, HSSP 100b orPSYC 51a. Two semesters of BIOL 99 (or BCHM 99 or NEUR 99)can count as one elective for the B.A. in biology.

Option II: The B.S. Degree in BiologyOption II: The B.S. Degree in BiologyOption II: The B.S. Degree in BiologyOption II: The B.S. Degree in BiologyOption II: The B.S. Degree in BiologyThe intensive biology option that provides students with a strongbackground in several areas of biology. In addition to the coursesrequired of all candidates (listed above), students must completeBCHM 100a plus an additional course in calculus (MATH 10b) orquantitative methods (BIOL 51a, NBIO 136b, NPHY 115a, NPSY137b, PSYC 51a or HSSP 100b). Students must also complete fiveelective courses chosen from BIOL, BCHM, and NBIO offerings abovethe 22-level (excluding courses numbered 90-99). ANTH 116a, BIOL15b, BIOL 17b may serve as electives. CHEM 141a and either CHEM142a or CHEM 143b may also serve as electives. BIOL 51a, NBIO136b can be used either to satisfy the quantitative methodsrequirement or to count as one of the required electives; they cannotbe used for both. Two semesters of BIOL 99 (or BCHM 99 orNEUR 99) can count as one elective for the B.S. in biology.

No course offered for major requirements in either Option I or II maybe taken on a pass/fail basis. Satisfactory grades (C- or above) must bemaintained in all biology and biochemistry courses offered for themajor and in all elective courses offered for the major in biology. Nomore than one D will be allowed in any other course offered towardthe requirements in this department.

B. B. B. B. B. Senior ResearchAny senior, regardless of grade point average, may enroll in laboratoryresearch (BIOL 99d and/or 99e). Students petition the departmentduring the beginning of their senior year for participation in SeniorResearch. Petitions and information about Senior Research areavailable in the biology department office. See BIOL 99d coursedescription for details.

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C.C.C.C.C. Senior Honors ProgramLaboratory research is a major component of the senior honorsprogram. Enrollment in BIOL 99 (Senior Research) is obligatory;students must fulfill the BIOL 99 requirements (see B above). Atthe conclusion of their second semester of BIOL 99 (SeniorResearch), candidates for senior honors will give an oral defenseof their senior honors thesis to a designated faculty researchcommittee. At the conclusion of their senior year, candidates forsenior honors must either have a 3.30 grade point average in allcourses offered for the biology major, or have a 3.00 grade pointaverage in courses offered for the biology major and haveachieved an average of B+ or better in three biology electives, notincluding BIOL 99. Petitions and information about the seniorhonors program are available in the biology department office.

Combined B.S./M.S. ProgramCombined B.S./M.S. ProgramCombined B.S./M.S. ProgramCombined B.S./M.S. ProgramCombined B.S./M.S. Program

Candidates for departmental honors may be admitted to a specialfour-year B.S./M.S. program upon recommendation of thedepartment and approval by the Graduate School. Application tothe Graduate School must be made by May 1 preceding the senioryear; applications should include a proposed course of studyspecifying how all degree requirements will be met, a transcript,a letter of recommendation from the research sponsor, and a briefdescription of the proposed research project. To qualify for theB.S./M.S. degree in biology, students must complete a total of 38courses; these courses must include those needed to satisfyrequirements A, option II, and B, as indicated above plus threeadditional electives in biology or biochemistry or as listed underrequirement A, option II, above. Of the eight electives requiredfor the B.S./M.S. degree, at least six must be at the graduate level(and completed with a grade of B- or above) and they mustinclude courses from at least three of the research areas of thebiology department. Research areas include genetics, molecularbiology, cell biology, structural biology, immunology, andneurobiology. In addition, a substantial research contribution isrequired, and students must submit a research thesis to thebiology department graduate committee for review. A thesissubmitted for the master’s degree may also be submitted to thebiology department for departmental honors.

Special Notes Relating to the Undergraduate ProgramSpecial Notes Relating to the Undergraduate ProgramSpecial Notes Relating to the Undergraduate ProgramSpecial Notes Relating to the Undergraduate ProgramSpecial Notes Relating to the Undergraduate Program

A.A.A.A.A. Premedical and Predental StudentsBIOL 18a,b (labs) and BIOL 22a, b will satisfy the general biologyentrance requirements of most medical schools.

B.B.B.B.B. Biology majors wishing to study ecology, conservation, and marinestudies may wish to look into the environmental studies programdescribed in this Bulletin, as well as the following program. See Mr.D.L. Perlman for further information on these programs, includinginformation on transferability of course credits as biology electives.

Woods Hole Biological Laboratory: Five courses are offered each fallas part of a residential Semester in Environmental Science. Theprogram offers courses in the analysis of terrestrial and aquaticecosystems, microbial and animal ecology, global issues, andecological modeling. Every student must do an independent researchproject during the semester. Up to four semester course credits maybe earned toward the Brandeis degree and three semester coursecredits may be counted toward the biology B.A. or B.S. electiverequirement.

Marine Studies Consortium: The MSC, with which Brandeis isaffiliated, offers a wide variety of courses on the marine environment.These courses are listed among the biology and environmental studiescourse offerings in this Bulletin.

Denmark’s International Studies Program: DIS offers a range ofprograms in marine biology and ecology, environmental biology,medical practice and policy, and molecular biology and genetics.Organization for Tropical Studies: OTS, a consortium of more than 50universities, offers semester-long interdisciplinary programs coveringtropical biology, Latin American culture, and Spanish; summercourses include field tropical ecology and field ethnobiology. Coursesare offered in both Costa Rica and Africa.

School for Field Studies: SFS offers programs at a number of differentsites around the world, including East Africa, Costa Rica, BajaMexico, Australia, and the West Indies.

School for International Training: SIT offers programs around theworld in ecology, conservation, and sustainable development.

C.C.C.C.C. Biology majors who wish to enroll in PHYS 11a,b (Basic Physics),rather than PHYS 10a,b (Physics for the Life Sciences), must completeboth MATH 10a and b as prerequisites.



BISC 2a Human Reproduction, PopulationBISC 2a Human Reproduction, PopulationBISC 2a Human Reproduction, PopulationBISC 2a Human Reproduction, PopulationBISC 2a Human Reproduction, PopulationExplosion, Global ConsequencesExplosion, Global ConsequencesExplosion, Global ConsequencesExplosion, Global ConsequencesExplosion, Global Consequences[ sn ]Does NOT meet requirements for the majorin biology.Appropriate for students interested in abroad range of fields including biology,environmental studies, and the socialsciences. Progresses from the molecular andcellular biology of human reproduction, to ademographic view of human populationexplosion, to a consideration of some of thevery complex problems arising from thepresence of six billion people (and counting)on Earth today. Readings include scientificpapers appropriate to students with highschool backgrounds in biology and

chemistry, essays in the social sciences, anda wide variety of other texts. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Wangh

BISC 2b Genes, Culture, History: A CaseBISC 2b Genes, Culture, History: A CaseBISC 2b Genes, Culture, History: A CaseBISC 2b Genes, Culture, History: A CaseBISC 2b Genes, Culture, History: A CaseStudyStudyStudyStudyStudy[ sn ]Does NOT meet requirements for the majorin biology.An interdisciplinary course withcontributions from professors in threedepartments. Findings from the HumanGenome Project are correlated with culturaland historical information about specifichuman populations. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Wangh

BISC 3a Paradigms of BiologicalBISC 3a Paradigms of BiologicalBISC 3a Paradigms of BiologicalBISC 3a Paradigms of BiologicalBISC 3a Paradigms of BiologicalInvestigationInvestigationInvestigationInvestigationInvestigation[ sn ]Does NOT meet requirements for the majorin biology. May not be taken by studentswho have completed BIOL 22a or BIOL 22b.Examines the concepts and principles ofscientific research with examples from itsGreek beginnings to modern times. Topicsfrom evolutionary biology, biophysics,molecular biology, and physics are used todescribe the nature of scientific advances.Concepts related to experimental designand critical thinking are considered.Usually offered every year.Mr. Farber

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BISC 3b Humans and the EnvironmentBISC 3b Humans and the EnvironmentBISC 3b Humans and the EnvironmentBISC 3b Humans and the EnvironmentBISC 3b Humans and the Environment[ sn ]Does NOT meet requirements for the majorin biology.Explores a range of interactions betweenorganisms and their environments. Focuseson human impacts on, and interactionswith, the natural world. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. D.L. Perlman

BISC 4a HeredityBISC 4a HeredityBISC 4a HeredityBISC 4a HeredityBISC 4a Heredity[ sn ]Does NOT meet requirements for the majorin biology. May not be taken by studentswho have completed BIOL 22a.An exploration of what genes are and theirfunctions. Examines how genes areinherited, how they work, and how changesin certain genes cause inherited diseases.Also investigates recent biologicaldevelopments such as Human GenomeProject, genomics, gene therapy, stem cells,and the new medical and ethical challengesthese developments pose in the 21stcentury. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Sengupta

BISC 5a Viruses and Human DiseaseBISC 5a Viruses and Human DiseaseBISC 5a Viruses and Human DiseaseBISC 5a Viruses and Human DiseaseBISC 5a Viruses and Human Disease[ sn ]Prerequisite: High school chemistry. DoesNOT meet requirements for the major inbiology. May not be taken by students whohave completed BIOL 22a or BIOL 22b.Explores the biology of viruses that causeimportant human diseases such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, influenza, infectiousmononucleosis, and cancer as well asemerging viruses like Ebola. Other topicsinclude antiviral therapy, immuneresponses to viruses, and vaccinedevelopment. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

BISC 6b Environmental HealthBISC 6b Environmental HealthBISC 6b Environmental HealthBISC 6b Environmental HealthBISC 6b Environmental Health[ sn ]Does NOT meet requirements for the majorin biology.The impact on human health ofenvironmental contamination with toxic,carcinogenic, or pathogenic agents. Tools oftoxicology, epidemiology, and riskassessment are applied to specificenvironmental issues such as air and waterquality, petroleum, metal, and otherchemical contaminations. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

BIOL 12a General Biology Lab IBIOL 12a General Biology Lab IBIOL 12a General Biology Lab IBIOL 12a General Biology Lab IBIOL 12a General Biology Lab IPrerequisites: Must be taken concurrentlywith BIOL 14a. Does yield half-coursecredit toward rate of work and graduation.Two semester hour credits. Laboratory fee:$15 per semester. Does NOT meetrequirements for the major in biology,biochemistry, or neuroscience, but doessatisfy the general biology entrancerequirement of most medical schools.Provides firsthand experience with a widearray of organisms and illustrates basicapproaches to problem solving in biology.Usually offered every summer.Staff

BIOL 12b General Biology Lab IIBIOL 12b General Biology Lab IIBIOL 12b General Biology Lab IIBIOL 12b General Biology Lab IIBIOL 12b General Biology Lab IIPrerequisites: Must be taken concurrentlywith BIOL 14b. Does yield half-coursecredit toward rate of work and graduation.Two semester hour credits. Laboratory fee:$15 per semester. Does NOT meetrequirements for the major in biology,biochemistry, or neuroscience, but doessatisfy the general biology entrancerequirement of most medical schools.See BIOL 12a for course description.Usually offered every summer.Staff

BIOL 14a General Biology IBIOL 14a General Biology IBIOL 14a General Biology IBIOL 14a General Biology IBIOL 14a General Biology I[ sn ]Does NOT meet requirements for the majorin biology.An introduction to the biology of organismsand populations. Topics include evolutionof life, biological diversity, and thephysiology of plants and animals. Usuallyoffered every summer.Staff

BIOL 14b General Biology IIBIOL 14b General Biology IIBIOL 14b General Biology IIBIOL 14b General Biology IIBIOL 14b General Biology II[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 14a, an introductorybiology course, or high school AP biology.Does NOT meet requirements for the majorin biology.An introduction to the principles of moderncellular and molecular biology. Alsoincludes selected topics in genetics,biochemistry, and developmental biology.Usually offered every summer.Staff

BIOL 15b Biology: Human ImplicationsBIOL 15b Biology: Human ImplicationsBIOL 15b Biology: Human ImplicationsBIOL 15b Biology: Human ImplicationsBIOL 15b Biology: Human Implications[ sn ]This course may not be taken for credit bystudents who have completed BIOL 22a orBIOL 22b. Core course for the HSSPprogram.The last half-century brought anunprecedented expansion of our knowledgeof the living world. The effects of thesediscoveries on our lives and the effects ofour lives on the rest of the living world areincreasing. Recent developments in biologyaffect our healthcare choices, our consumerchoices, and even our choices as parents.This course is intended as an introductionto contemporary biology. It stresses thefundamentals of cell biology and geneticsand explores the diversity of life, includingmicroorganisms and plants. It emphasizesevolution, physiology, and ecology. Thecourse is intended to prepare students tounderstand the biology of everyday life, andto provide a strong foundation for thosewho continue to study the life sciences.Usually offered every year.Mr. Simister

BIOL 17b Conservation BiologyBIOL 17b Conservation BiologyBIOL 17b Conservation BiologyBIOL 17b Conservation BiologyBIOL 17b Conservation Biology[ sn wi ]First- and second-year students shouldcontact the instructor before enrolling inthis writing intensive course.Considers the current worldwide loss ofbiological diversity, causes of this loss, andmethods for protecting and conservingbiodiversity. Explores biological and socialaspects of the problems and their solutions.Usually offered every year.Mr. D.L. Perlman

BIOL 18a General Biology LaboratoryBIOL 18a General Biology LaboratoryBIOL 18a General Biology LaboratoryBIOL 18a General Biology LaboratoryBIOL 18a General Biology Laboratory[ sn wi ]Prerequisites: CHEM 18a or 19a, and BIOL18b, or permission of the instructor. BIOL22a must be taken before or concurrentlywith this course. Does yield full-coursecredit toward rate of work and graduation.Laboratory fee: $20 per semester. This lab istime-intensive and students will beexpected to come in to lab between regularscheduled lab sessions.Provides firsthand experience with a widearray of organisms and illustrates basicapproaches to problem solving in geneticsand molecular biology. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Kosinski-Collins

BIOL 18b General Biology LaboratoryBIOL 18b General Biology LaboratoryBIOL 18b General Biology LaboratoryBIOL 18b General Biology LaboratoryBIOL 18b General Biology LaboratoryPrerequisites: CHEM 18a or 19a. BIOL 22bmust be taken before or concurrently withthis course. Does yield half-course credittoward rate of work and graduation.Laboratory fee: $20 per semester.Provides firsthand experience with a widearray of organisms and illustrates basicapproaches to problem solving in cellbiology. Usually offered every year.Ms. Kosinski-Collins

BIOL 22a Genetics and Molecular BiologyBIOL 22a Genetics and Molecular BiologyBIOL 22a Genetics and Molecular BiologyBIOL 22a Genetics and Molecular BiologyBIOL 22a Genetics and Molecular Biology[ qr1 sn ]Prerequisite: CHEM 10a or 11a or 15a.An introduction to our currentunderstanding of hereditary mechanismsand the cellular and molecular basis of genetransmission and expression. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Garrity

BIOL 22b Cell Structure and FunctionBIOL 22b Cell Structure and FunctionBIOL 22b Cell Structure and FunctionBIOL 22b Cell Structure and FunctionBIOL 22b Cell Structure and Function[ sn ]Prerequisite: CHEM 10a or 11a or 15a.An introduction to the architecture andfunction of cells, organelles, and theirmacro-molecular components. Topicsinclude fundamental processes that arecommon to all cells, and the functions ofspecialized cells. Usually offered every year.Mr. Simister

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BIOL 23a Evolutionary EcologyBIOL 23a Evolutionary EcologyBIOL 23a Evolutionary EcologyBIOL 23a Evolutionary EcologyBIOL 23a Evolutionary Ecology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a or 15b, or a score of5 on the AP Biology Exam, or permission ofthe instructor.Ecology is the study of organisms and theenvironments in which they live. Thisclass, taught from an evolutionaryperspective, focuses on the physical factorsand intra- and inter-species interactionsthat explain the distribution and abundanceof individual species. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. D.L. Perlman

BIOL 25a Molecular MotorsBIOL 25a Molecular MotorsBIOL 25a Molecular MotorsBIOL 25a Molecular MotorsBIOL 25a Molecular Motors[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22b.A discussion of movement at the cellularlevel. Analyzes how molecular motorsgenerate motion and how their activity iscontrolled. Topics include intracellulartransport, muscle contraction, rotarymotion, enzymes moving along DNA, andcell division. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Welte

BIOL 27a Aquatic EcologyBIOL 27a Aquatic EcologyBIOL 27a Aquatic EcologyBIOL 27a Aquatic EcologyBIOL 27a Aquatic Ecology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b.Students may not take this course and BIOL17b for credit.Analysis of biotic and abiotic factors thatgovern life in lakes and streams. Topicsinclude hydrology, food webs, specialaquatic habitats, conservation andrestoration, and principles of monitoringthe health of fresh waters. Field andlaboratory work is included. Usually offeredevery third year.Staff

BIOL 28a Marine BiologyBIOL 28a Marine BiologyBIOL 28a Marine BiologyBIOL 28a Marine BiologyBIOL 28a Marine Biology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b.Offered under the auspices of the MSC andopen to Brandeis students by petition.Survey of the basic biology, behavior, andlife history of marine biota. Review ofphysical habitats from polar to tropicalwaters. Focus is on the evolution ofadaptive responses to the physical andbiological factors in marine communities.Weekly laboratory consists of field trips todifferent habitats and examination ofspecimens from several marine phyla.Usually offered every fall (at Brandeis).Mr. D.L. Perlman (Brandeis coordinator)

BIOL 30b Biology of WhalesBIOL 30b Biology of WhalesBIOL 30b Biology of WhalesBIOL 30b Biology of WhalesBIOL 30b Biology of Whales[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b, plustwo upper-level biology electives. Thislimited enrollment course is offered underthe auspices of the MSC and is open toBrandeis students by petition.Examines the biology and conservation ofwhales, dolphins, and porpoises. Topicsinclude physiology, morphology, populationbiology, life history, molecular genetics,distributional ecology, and social behavior.Usually offered every year (at Brandeis).Mr. D.L. Perlman (Brandeis coordinator)

BIOL 31b Biology of FishesBIOL 31b Biology of FishesBIOL 31b Biology of FishesBIOL 31b Biology of FishesBIOL 31b Biology of Fishes[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b, plustwo upper-level biology electives. Thislimited enrollment course is offered underthe auspices of the MSC and is open toBrandeis students by petition.Evolution, systematics, anatomy,physiology, and behavior of freshwater,marine, and anadromous fishes fromtemperate and tropical environments. Fishinteractions in communities: predator/prey,host/symbiont relationships, and fish asherbivores. The ecology of fish populations.Usually offered every year (at the NewEngland Aquarium).Mr. D.L. Perlman (Brandeis coordinator)

BIOL 32a Field BiologyBIOL 32a Field BiologyBIOL 32a Field BiologyBIOL 32a Field BiologyBIOL 32a Field Biology[ sn ]Introduces students to the biodiversity ofsouthern New England, emphasizing plantsand insects. Course work primarily takesplace on field trips to various terrestrial andaquatic habitats. Field trip scheduling willbe discussed during the first meeting.Usually offered every year.Mr. D.L. Perlman

BIOL 42a PhysiologyBIOL 42a PhysiologyBIOL 42a PhysiologyBIOL 42a PhysiologyBIOL 42a Physiology[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22b.Basic physiological principles will beintroduced with an overview of neural andhormonal control mechanisms. Topicsinclude physiology of cardiovascular andrespiratory systems, electrolyte regulation,digestion and absorption, and thereproductive system. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Griffith

BIOL 43b Human AnatomyBIOL 43b Human AnatomyBIOL 43b Human AnatomyBIOL 43b Human AnatomyBIOL 43b Human Anatomy[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22b.Designed to provide a sound basis for anunderstanding of human (mammalian)anatomy. The gross and microscopicmorphology of each organ system isdiscussed in depth. Correlations betweenstructure and function are emphasized.Usually offered every year.Mr. Morris

BIOL 50b Animal BehaviorBIOL 50b Animal BehaviorBIOL 50b Animal BehaviorBIOL 50b Animal BehaviorBIOL 50b Animal Behavior[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 23a or BIOL 60b.Examines a wide range of animal behavior,including mating and reproductive tactics,territoriality, and social behaviors. Thecourse employs an ecological framework tounderstand the evolution of behavior.Usually offered every second year.Mr. D.L. Perlman

BIOL 51a BiostatisticsBIOL 51a BiostatisticsBIOL 51a BiostatisticsBIOL 51a BiostatisticsBIOL 51a Biostatistics[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 10a.A basic introduction to methods ofstatistics, differential calculus, andmathematical analysis applied to problemsin the life sciences. Topics includestatistical analysis of experimental data,mathematical description of chemicalreactions, and mathematical models inneuroscience, population biology, andepidemiology. Usually offered every year.Staff

BIOL 55b Diet and HealthBIOL 55b Diet and HealthBIOL 55b Diet and HealthBIOL 55b Diet and HealthBIOL 55b Diet and Health[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22b must be successfullycompleted prior to taking BIOL 55b.Reviews the current evidence concerningdietary impact on the chronic diseases ofhumans. Topics include genetics andnutrition, cardiovascular disease, obesity,diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer. Studentsalso examine the involvement of specificnutrients, e.g., fat and cholesterol,vitamins, minerals, fiber, and alcohol inthese disease processes. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Hayes

BIOL 60b EvolutionBIOL 60b EvolutionBIOL 60b EvolutionBIOL 60b EvolutionBIOL 60b Evolution[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22a (formerly BIBC 22a).An introduction to evolution, with in-depthexploration of selected topics inevolutionary biology. Topics includephylogenetics and biogeography, naturaland sexual selection, life-history evolution,inbreeding and the evolution of matingsystems, the genetic basis of adaptation, theevolution of sociality, adaptation tovariable environments, co-evolution, andspeciation. Usually offered every year.Mr. Morris

BIOL 98a Readings in BiologyBIOL 98a Readings in BiologyBIOL 98a Readings in BiologyBIOL 98a Readings in BiologyBIOL 98a Readings in BiologyPrerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b. DoesNOT meet the requirement in biology. Maynot be taken for credit by students whohave satisfactorily completed BIOL 98b.Open to exceptionally well-qualifiedstudents. This is a tutorial course withreadings in a specified biological field. Thestudent will be given a reading list,including current literature and reviews ofthe topic to be discussed. Courserequirements include weekly discussionsand the writing of several papers. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

BIOL 98b Readings in BiologyBIOL 98b Readings in BiologyBIOL 98b Readings in BiologyBIOL 98b Readings in BiologyBIOL 98b Readings in BiologyPrerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b. DoesNOT meet the major requirement inbiology. May not be taken for credit bystudents who have satisfactorily completedBIOL 98a.See BIOL 98a for course description.Usually offered every year.Staff

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BIOL 99d Senior ResearchBIOL 99d Senior ResearchBIOL 99d Senior ResearchBIOL 99d Senior ResearchBIOL 99d Senior ResearchA year-long, two-semester course involvingthe student in an independent researchproject conducted under the supervision ofa staff member and serving as an intensiveintroduction to specific methods ofbiological research. In cases where studentsare able to do unusually long, intensivework in the laboratory, they may request athird course credit during the petitionprocess; if this request is approved by thesenior honors coordinator, students shouldregister for BIOL 99d (fall) followed by BIOL99e (spring). The combined enrollments forSenior Research may not exceed threesemester course credits. To fulfill the BIOL99 requirements, students must (1) submitto their research sponsor, at the conclusionof their first BIOL 99 semester, a paper thatreviews the literature pertinent to theirfield of research, and (2) submit to theirresearch sponsor, at the conclusion of theirsecond BIOL 99 semester, a senior thesisthat includes an abstract, an introduction, areview of materials and methods, results,discussion, and references. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

BIOL 99e Senior ResearchBIOL 99e Senior ResearchBIOL 99e Senior ResearchBIOL 99e Senior ResearchBIOL 99e Senior ResearchSee BIOL 99d for course description.Usually offered every semester.Staff


BIOL 101a Molecular BiotechnologyBIOL 101a Molecular BiotechnologyBIOL 101a Molecular BiotechnologyBIOL 101a Molecular BiotechnologyBIOL 101a Molecular Biotechnology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a.A study of the molecular basis of DNAreplication, RNA transcription, RNAprocessing and editing, protein synthesis,and structure function relationships withemphasis on DNA and proteinmanipulation and molecular biologytechniques. Usually offered every year.Ms. Kosinski-Collins

BIOL 102b Structural Molecular BiologyBIOL 102b Structural Molecular BiologyBIOL 102b Structural Molecular BiologyBIOL 102b Structural Molecular BiologyBIOL 102b Structural Molecular Biology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b, orpermission of the instructor.Cells are filled with machines that carrymaterials about the cell, that chemicallytransform molecules, that transduce energy,and much more. Our understanding of howthese machines work depends onunderstanding their structures. Thisintroduction to the structural basis ofmolecular biology examines the designs ofproteins and nucleic acids, their assemblyinto macromolecular complexes, and themeans whereby we visualize thesestructures. Considers the physical andchemical basis for specificity in molecularrecognition. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

BIOL 103b Mechanisms of Cell FunctionsBIOL 103b Mechanisms of Cell FunctionsBIOL 103b Mechanisms of Cell FunctionsBIOL 103b Mechanisms of Cell FunctionsBIOL 103b Mechanisms of Cell Functions[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22b or permission of theinstructor.An advanced course focusing on amechanistic understanding of cell biologicalprocesses and the methods by which theseprocesses are elucidated. Papers are chosento illustrate a variety of experimentalapproaches including biochemistry,genetics, and microscopy. Topics includecell cycle, signal transduction, cytoskeletonand cell movement, membrane traffic, andintercellular transport. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Welte

BIOL 105b Molecular BiologyBIOL 105b Molecular BiologyBIOL 105b Molecular BiologyBIOL 105b Molecular BiologyBIOL 105b Molecular Biology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b.Section 2 is open only to students in theGenetic Counseling Program. Class workfor this section is supplemented by specialreadings and lectures with a clinical focus.Examination of molecular processes inreplication and expression of geneticinformation and techniques by which thisunderstanding has been achieved. Topicsinclude recombinant DNA and othermolecular biological techniques, structureand organization of DNA in chromosomes,DNA replication, transcription andregulation of gene expression, RNAstructure and processing, mRNA stability,and other mechanisms of post-translationalcontrol. Usually offered every year.Ms. Lovett and Mr. Rosbash

BIOL 111a Developmental BiologyBIOL 111a Developmental BiologyBIOL 111a Developmental BiologyBIOL 111a Developmental BiologyBIOL 111a Developmental Biology[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22b.How do complex organisms buildthemselves starting from single cells?Examines how processes such asfertilization, embryogenesis, celldifferentiation, and tissue-specific geneexpression occur; what is known about thekey molecules and genes that orchestratethese processes; and how genetic changesaffecting these processes underlie theevolution of body form. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Birren

BIOL 122a Molecular GeneticsBIOL 122a Molecular GeneticsBIOL 122a Molecular GeneticsBIOL 122a Molecular GeneticsBIOL 122a Molecular Genetics[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22a.A lecture- and literature-based courseemphasizing strategies of genetic analysisand the mechanisms that control geneticchange and preserve genetic stability.Lectures cover the topics of mutation,recombination and repair of geneticdamage, chromosome structure andtransmission, analysis at the genomic level,and modern genetic and molecular biologyapproaches to study genes in action.Research papers of current and historicalinterest will be discussed. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Lovett

BIOL 125a ImmunologyBIOL 125a ImmunologyBIOL 125a ImmunologyBIOL 125a ImmunologyBIOL 125a Immunology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b.Topics include properties, functions of cellsinvolved in immunity; genes, structure,function of immunoglobins and T cellreceptors; cell interactions; antigenrecognition; lymphokines; tolerance;lymphocyte differentiation; geneticregulation; viral immunity; autoimmunity;AIDS; vaccines. Usually offered every year.Ms. Press

BIOL 126b Protein Structure and DiseaseBIOL 126b Protein Structure and DiseaseBIOL 126b Protein Structure and DiseaseBIOL 126b Protein Structure and DiseaseBIOL 126b Protein Structure and Disease[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b, orthe equivalent, or permission of theinstructor.Reviews the basic principles of proteinstructure, so that the functional aspects ofdifferent protein designs may beunderstood. Examines various proteinmutations related to certain moleculardiseases and the architecture of some keyviruses and their infectivity. Considerationof drug design is an integral part of thecourse. Student presentations are essentialto the course. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Cohen

BIOL 128a Human GeneticsBIOL 128a Human GeneticsBIOL 128a Human GeneticsBIOL 128a Human GeneticsBIOL 128a Human Genetics[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b.Survey of topics including: mutation andpolymorphism; molecular methodology;single-gene inheritance and complexitiesthereof; multifactorial conditions, riskassessment and Bayesian analysis;cytogenetics; hemoglobinopathies;population genetics; gene mapping; cancergenetics; ethical considerations in genetics;immunogenetics; pharmacogenetics;genetics of development; biochemistry ofselected genetic diseases; gene therapy,genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics.Usually offered every year.Ms. Hiller

BIOL 132a General MicrobiologyBIOL 132a General MicrobiologyBIOL 132a General MicrobiologyBIOL 132a General MicrobiologyBIOL 132a General Microbiology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b,CHEM 25a and 25b.A survey of the physiology of bacteria andother microorganisms. Concentrates onthose aspects of cell structure and functionthat are important for diverse microbiallifestyles. In addition, pays specialattention to the biology of disease-causingorganisms and microbiological problemsfacing medicine today. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

BIOL 134b Tropical EcologyBIOL 134b Tropical EcologyBIOL 134b Tropical EcologyBIOL 134b Tropical EcologyBIOL 134b Tropical Ecology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 23a or permission of theinstructor.An in-depth look at tropical ecology withthis as the central question: why aretropical regions ecologically so differentfrom temperate and polar regions? Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. D.L. Perlman

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NBIO 136b Computational NeuroscienceNBIO 136b Computational NeuroscienceNBIO 136b Computational NeuroscienceNBIO 136b Computational NeuroscienceNBIO 136b Computational Neuroscience[ sn ]Prerequisites: MATH 10a or PHYS 10a orapproved equivalents.An introduction to concepts and methods incomputer modeling of neural systems.Topics include the basic biophysics of ionconduction, single- and multi-compartmentneuron models, information representationand processing in the visual system, andmodels of synaptic plasticity, workingmemory and decision making. Usuallyoffered every second year.Staff

NBIO 140b Principles of NeuroscienceNBIO 140b Principles of NeuroscienceNBIO 140b Principles of NeuroscienceNBIO 140b Principles of NeuroscienceNBIO 140b Principles of Neuroscience[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22b or permission of theinstructor.Basic principles of neuroscience. Topicsinclude resting potentials, action potentials,synaptic transmission, sensory systems,motor systems, learning, neural circuitsunderlying behavior, neurological diseases,and mental illness. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Turrigiano

BIOL 141b Molecular PathophysiologyBIOL 141b Molecular PathophysiologyBIOL 141b Molecular PathophysiologyBIOL 141b Molecular PathophysiologyBIOL 141b Molecular Pathophysiology[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 42a, BCHM 100a orNBIO 140b, or permission of the instructor.An in-depth investigation of the molecularmechanisms by which the body’s organsystems maintain health/homeostasis andsuccumb to genetic diseases (e.g. CysticFibrosis, Parkinson’s Disease, ALS), withadditional emphasis on understanding howthe body adapts to physical exertion andexercise. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Dore

NBIO 143b Developmental NeurobiologyNBIO 143b Developmental NeurobiologyNBIO 143b Developmental NeurobiologyNBIO 143b Developmental NeurobiologyNBIO 143b Developmental Neurobiology[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22b or permission of theinstructor.Discusses the mechanisms used in thedevelopment of the nervous system. Topicsinclude determination of neuronal cellfates, neuronal differentiation and patternformation, neuron survival and growth, andmechanisms responsible for generation ofconnectivity in the nervous system.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Sengupta

NBIO 145b Systems NeuroscienceNBIO 145b Systems NeuroscienceNBIO 145b Systems NeuroscienceNBIO 145b Systems NeuroscienceNBIO 145b Systems Neuroscience[ sn ]Prerequisite: NBIO 140b.A fundamental question in neuroscience ishow our brains extract and computefeatures and functions—such as direction ofmotion from visual stimuli—and howexperience allows the microcircuits withinour brains to become better tuned to suchfeatures. Understanding these processesrequires insight into the cellular andnetwork mechanisms that give rise to them.We will begin by examining the classicalliterature, and then we will move on torecent advances in understanding thecellular and network properties of brainmicrocircuits. The course emphasizesreading from original papers, and extensiveclass discussion. Usually offered every year.Ms. Turrigiano

NBIO 146a The Neurobiology of HumanNBIO 146a The Neurobiology of HumanNBIO 146a The Neurobiology of HumanNBIO 146a The Neurobiology of HumanNBIO 146a The Neurobiology of HumanDiseaseDiseaseDiseaseDiseaseDisease[ sn ]Prerequisite: NBIO 140b.A lecture- and literature-based overview ofthe neurobiological underpinnings ofneurological and psychiatric disordersincluding autism, mental retardation,schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’sDisease, Parkinson’s Disease, and otherneurodevelopment and neurodegenerativedisorders. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Nelson

NBIO 147a NeurogeneticsNBIO 147a NeurogeneticsNBIO 147a NeurogeneticsNBIO 147a NeurogeneticsNBIO 147a Neurogenetics[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 18a and BIOL 22a.Development and function of the nervoussystem and responses of excitable cellsstudied in neurological and behavioralmutants. Characterization andmanipulation of genes, defined by thesemutations and using molecular biologicaltools. Organisms: microbes, roundworms,fruit flies, mammals. Neurobiological areas:embryonic neural development, nerve celldifferentiation and pattern formation,membrane excitability, responses to visualand chemical stimuli, biological rhythms,and reproductive behavior. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Hall

NBIO 148b Cellular NeuroscienceNBIO 148b Cellular NeuroscienceNBIO 148b Cellular NeuroscienceNBIO 148b Cellular NeuroscienceNBIO 148b Cellular Neuroscience[ sn ]Prerequisite: NBIO 140b or permission ofthe instructor. May be taken concurrentlywith NBIO 140b.Focuses on cellular mechanisms ofexcitability and synaptic plasticity.Students examine classic experiments onaction potentials and synaptic transmissionand the original research literature dealingwith the cellular mechanisms ofdevelopmental and learning-relatedplasticity. Usually offered every year.Mr. Lisman

BIOL 149b Molecular PharmacologyBIOL 149b Molecular PharmacologyBIOL 149b Molecular PharmacologyBIOL 149b Molecular PharmacologyBIOL 149b Molecular Pharmacology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22b and CHEM 25aand b. NBIO 140b strongly recommended.Covers the essentials of pharmacology andthe study of the actions of chemical agents(drugs, toxins, neurotransmitters, andhormones) that interact with livingsystems. Emphasizes molecularmechanisms of neuropharmacology. Topicsinclude pharmacokinetics, hormone action,autonomic pharmacology, and thepsychopharmacology of drugs of abuse andmental disorders. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Griffith

NBIO 150a Autism and HumanNBIO 150a Autism and HumanNBIO 150a Autism and HumanNBIO 150a Autism and HumanNBIO 150a Autism and HumanDevelopmental DisordersDevelopmental DisordersDevelopmental DisordersDevelopmental DisordersDevelopmental Disorders[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22b.Autism and other developmental disordersare characterized by abnormal braindevelopment resulting in cognitive andbehavioral deficits. Takes an integrativeapproach to investigate the biological,behavioral, medical, and social aspects ofhuman developmental disorders. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Birren

BIOL 155a Project Laboratory in GeneticsBIOL 155a Project Laboratory in GeneticsBIOL 155a Project Laboratory in GeneticsBIOL 155a Project Laboratory in GeneticsBIOL 155a Project Laboratory in Geneticsand Genomicsand Genomicsand Genomicsand Genomicsand Genomics[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 18a,b and 22a,b.Genetic analysis through laboratoryresearch. Projects include genome-wideanalysis of genes of the bacterium E. coli,and comparative genomic analysis usinggenomic databases and other computerresources. Students develop tools forgenetic analysis and evaluate theirusefulness. Usually offered every year.Ms. Lovett and Mr. Morris

BIOL 160b Human Reproductive andBIOL 160b Human Reproductive andBIOL 160b Human Reproductive andBIOL 160b Human Reproductive andBIOL 160b Human Reproductive andDevelopmental BiologyDevelopmental BiologyDevelopmental BiologyDevelopmental BiologyDevelopmental Biology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b.Course deals with hormonal, cellular, andmolecular aspects of gametogenesis,fertilization, pregnancy, and birth.Pathological and abnormal variations thatoccur and the available medicaltechnologies for intervention, correction,and facilitation of these processes arediscussed. Usually offered every year.Ms. Jackson

BIOL 172b Growth Control and CancerBIOL 172b Growth Control and CancerBIOL 172b Growth Control and CancerBIOL 172b Growth Control and CancerBIOL 172b Growth Control and Cancer[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b.Covers the fundamental rules of behavior ofcells in multicellular organisms. Examinescellular and molecular mechanisms thatgovern cell growth, differentiation andsurvival in normal cells, as well as how thisregulation is disrupted in cancer. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Ren

BIOL 174b Stem CellsBIOL 174b Stem CellsBIOL 174b Stem CellsBIOL 174b Stem CellsBIOL 174b Stem Cells[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b.Stem cells are cells that can both undergoself-renewal and give rise to all cells orspecial cell types of the body. They havethe potential for the restoration of lostorgan function that cannot be achievedthrough traditional drug therapies. Coversstem cell biology, cell differentiation andtransdifferentiation, cell lineagecommitment, gene expression regulation,signal transduction, cell identity memoryand cell therapies. Provides a unique way togain insights into developmental biology,molecular and cell biology, cancer biology,biology of aging, regenerative medicine, aswell as bioethics and health and publicpolicies. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Ren

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BIOL 175b Advanced Immunology: TopicsBIOL 175b Advanced Immunology: TopicsBIOL 175b Advanced Immunology: TopicsBIOL 175b Advanced Immunology: TopicsBIOL 175b Advanced Immunology: Topicsin Infectious Diseasein Infectious Diseasein Infectious Diseasein Infectious Diseasein Infectious Disease[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 125a and permission ofthe instructor.An advanced lecture- and literature-basedcourse that will focus on a select group ofmicroorganisms (bacteria, viruses, etc.)considered important in human disease.Topics include mechanisms/determinantsof pathogenicity, organism-specific immuneresponses, immune evasion, vaccines,public health issues, bioterrorism agents.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Press



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A graduate program

Biophysics and Structural BiologyCourses of Study:Master of ScienceDoctor of Philosophy


Graduate Program in Biophysics and Structural BiologyGraduate Program in Biophysics and Structural BiologyGraduate Program in Biophysics and Structural BiologyGraduate Program in Biophysics and Structural BiologyGraduate Program in Biophysics and Structural BiologyThe interdepartmental Graduate Program in Biophysics andStructural Biology, leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy,is designed to develop the student’s capacity for independentresearch. The program is focused on the application of thephysical sciences to important problems in molecular andcellular biology. It offers opportunities for study and research ina variety of fields, including protein crystallography andmagnetic resonance spectroscopy, molecular microscopy,biophysical chemistry, neuroscience, sensory transduction, andchemomechanical energy transduction. Applicants are expectedto have strong backgrounds in physical sciences withundergraduate majors in any related field, such as biology,biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, or physics.The course requirements for the Ph.D. degree are formulatedindividually for each student to complement the student’sprevious academic work with the goal of providing a broadbackground in the physics and chemistry of biological processes.

Research for the Ph.D. dissertation is carried out under the personalsupervision of a faculty advisor; advisors can be from any departmentwithin the School of Science. Prospective applicants should obtainthe complete list of faculty research interests and recent publicationsfrom the program or view this information at: www.bio.brandeis.edu/biophysics.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School aregiven in an earlier section of this Bulletin. Applications shouldinclude, in addition to letters of reference, a personal statementdescribing the reasons for the applicant’s interest in the field andprevious research experience, if any. Applicants are required to takethe Graduate Record Examination and are encouraged to visitBrandeis for interviews, if possible.

Faculty Advisory CommitteeFaculty Advisory CommitteeFaculty Advisory CommitteeFaculty Advisory CommitteeFaculty Advisory Committee

Dorothee Kern, ChairDorothee Kern, ChairDorothee Kern, ChairDorothee Kern, ChairDorothee Kern, Chair(Biochemistry)

Jeff AgarJeff AgarJeff AgarJeff AgarJeff Agar(Chemistry)

Jeff GellesJeff GellesJeff GellesJeff GellesJeff Gelles(Biochemistry)

Jané KondevJané KondevJané KondevJané KondevJané Kondev(Physics)

Christopher MillerChristopher MillerChristopher MillerChristopher MillerChristopher Miller(Biochemistry)

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Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThis graduate program does not normally admit students topursue the M.S. degree. In special cases, however, the M.S. degreemay be awarded upon completion of an approved program ofstudy consisting of at least six graduate-level courses in biology,physics, biochemistry, or chemistry with a grade of B- or better.Generally, the courses include BIOP 200b, BIOP 300a, and BIOP300b.



ThesisThesisThesisThesisThesisTo qualify for the M.S., a student must submit a thesis reportinga substantial piece of original research carried out under thesupervision of a research advisor or advisors.


Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThe Ph.D. Program in Biophysics and Structural Biology isdesigned to accommodate students with previous academicmajors in a wide range of fields, including biology, physicalchemistry, engineering, and physics. Consequently, the courserequirements for the Ph.D. degree are tailored to the needs of theparticular student. In consultation with each entering student,the program chair formulates a program of study for the studentbased on the student’s previous academic accomplishments andscientific interests. Successful completion of the courses listed inthe program of study fulfills the course requirements for thePh.D. degree. The required program of study consists of sevenone-semester courses, of which six are completed in the student’sfirst year. The first year courses include BIOP 200b and twocourses of laboratory rotations (BIOP 300a,b). In addition to theseven courses, the noncredit course CONT 300b (Ethical Practicein Health-Related Sciences) is required of all first-year students.All students beyond the first year must register for BIOP 401d.Students in their third and higher years of study will have yearlyprogress meetings with a faculty committee of three for thepurpose of maintaing a satisfactory trajectory towardscompletion of the thesis defense.

Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementAs part of their Ph.D. training, students are required to assist withthe teaching of two, one-semester courses.



Financial SupportFinancial SupportFinancial SupportFinancial SupportFinancial SupportStudents may receive financial support (tuition and stipend)throughout their participation in the Ph.D. program. This support isprovided by a combination of University funds, training grants, andfaculty research grants.

Qualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsTo qualify for the Ph.D. degree, each student must write and defendin oral examinations three propositions related to research inbiophysics or structural biology. The subject of the secondproposition must be outside the immediate area of the student’sdissertation research.

Dissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseThe dissertation must report the results of an original scientificinvestigation into an approved subject and must demonstrate thecompetence of the Ph.D. candidate in independent research. Thedissertation research must be presented and defended in a final oralexamination.

Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inPhysics and Structural Biology with Specialization inPhysics and Structural Biology with Specialization inPhysics and Structural Biology with Specialization inPhysics and Structural Biology with Specialization inPhysics and Structural Biology with Specialization inQuantitative BiologyQuantitative BiologyQuantitative BiologyQuantitative BiologyQuantitative Biology

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents wishing to obtain the specialization must first gain approvalof the graduate program chair. This should be done as early aspossible, ideally during the first year of graduate studies. In order toreceive the Ph.D. in Biological Physics and Structural Biology withadditional specialization in quantitative biology, candidates mustcomplete a) the requirements for the Ph.D. described above and b) thecourse requirements for the quantitative biology specialization thatare described in the quantitative biology section of this Bulletin.Any alteration to the quantitative biology course requirements mustbe approved by the graduate program chair and by the quantitativebiology program faculty advisory committee.



BIOP 200b Biophysics and StructuralBIOP 200b Biophysics and StructuralBIOP 200b Biophysics and StructuralBIOP 200b Biophysics and StructuralBIOP 200b Biophysics and StructuralBiology Graduate SeminarBiology Graduate SeminarBiology Graduate SeminarBiology Graduate SeminarBiology Graduate SeminarRequired for first-year Biochemistry andBiophysics and Structural Biology graduatestudents.Introduces students to chemical andphysical approaches to biological problemsthrough critical evaluation of the originalliterature. Students analyze scientificpapers on a wide range of topics in thefields of biochemistry and biophysics.Discussion focuses on understanding of thescientific motivation for and experimentaldesign of the studies. Particular emphasis isplaced on making an independent

determination of whether the author’sconclusions are well justified by theexperimental results. In consultation withthe instructor, each student also develops aresearch proposition based on independentreading and prepares a research plan in theform of a mock-grant proposal. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Miller

BIOP 300a Introduction to Research inBIOP 300a Introduction to Research inBIOP 300a Introduction to Research inBIOP 300a Introduction to Research inBIOP 300a Introduction to Research inBiophysicsBiophysicsBiophysicsBiophysicsBiophysicsStudents must consult with the programchair prior to enrolling in these courses.Students carry out four nine-week projectsin the research laboratories of biologicaland physical science faculty members.Ms. Kern and Staff

BIOP 300b Introduction to Research inBIOP 300b Introduction to Research inBIOP 300b Introduction to Research inBIOP 300b Introduction to Research inBIOP 300b Introduction to Research inBiophysicsBiophysicsBiophysicsBiophysicsBiophysicsA continuation of BIOP 300a.Ms. Kern and Staff

BIOP 401d Biophysical Research ProblemsBIOP 401d Biophysical Research ProblemsBIOP 401d Biophysical Research ProblemsBIOP 401d Biophysical Research ProblemsBIOP 401d Biophysical Research ProblemsIndependent research for the M.S. or Ph.D.degrees. All graduate students beyond thefirst year must register for this course.Usually offered every semester.Staff

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BCHM 102aBCHM 102aBCHM 102aBCHM 102aBCHM 102aQuantitative Approaches to BiochemicalSystems

BCHM 103bBCHM 103bBCHM 103bBCHM 103bBCHM 103bAdvanced Biochemistry: InformationTransfer Mechanisms





Biophysics and Structural Biology

Courses of Related InterestCourses of Related InterestCourses of Related InterestCourses of Related InterestCourses of Related Interest


BCHM 171bBCHM 171bBCHM 171bBCHM 171bBCHM 171bProtein X-ray Crystallography

BCHM 219bBCHM 219bBCHM 219bBCHM 219bBCHM 219bEnzyme Mechanisms

BCHM 220aBCHM 220aBCHM 220aBCHM 220aBCHM 220aProteases

BCHM 223aBCHM 223aBCHM 223aBCHM 223aBCHM 223aSignal Transduction

BCHM 224aBCHM 224aBCHM 224aBCHM 224aBCHM 224aSingle-Molecule Biochemistry andBiophysics

BIOL 102bBIOL 102bBIOL 102bBIOL 102bBIOL 102bStructural Molecular Biology

BIOL 103bBIOL 103bBIOL 103bBIOL 103bBIOL 103bMechanisms of Cell Functions

BIOL 224bBIOL 224bBIOL 224bBIOL 224bBIOL 224bThe RNA World

CHEM 129bCHEM 129bCHEM 129bCHEM 129bCHEM 129bSpecial Topics in Inorganic Chemistry:Introduction to X-ray StructureDetermination

CHEM 132bCHEM 132bCHEM 132bCHEM 132bCHEM 132bAdvanced Organic Chemistry: Spectroscopy

CHEM 143bCHEM 143bCHEM 143bCHEM 143bCHEM 143bPhysical Chemistry: Kinetics, Dynamics,and Transport


CHEM 246bCHEM 246bCHEM 246bCHEM 246bCHEM 246bAdvanced NMR Spectroscopy


NBIO 145bNBIO 145bNBIO 145bNBIO 145bNBIO 145bSystems Neuroscience

PHYS 104aPHYS 104aPHYS 104aPHYS 104aPHYS 104aSoft Condensed Matter

PHYS 110aPHYS 110aPHYS 110aPHYS 110aPHYS 110aMathematical Physics

PHYS 163aPHYS 163aPHYS 163aPHYS 163aPHYS 163aStatistical Physics and Thermodynamics

PHYS 169bPHYS 169bPHYS 169bPHYS 169bPHYS 169bAdvanced Laboratory

Required First-Year Graduate Health-Required First-Year Graduate Health-Required First-Year Graduate Health-Required First-Year Graduate Health-Required First-Year Graduate Health-Related Science Programs CourseRelated Science Programs CourseRelated Science Programs CourseRelated Science Programs CourseRelated Science Programs Course


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BusinessCourses of Study:Minor


The Business Program (BUS) introduces undergraduates to thefunctions and problems of business enterprise and helps them toacquire skills and perspectives essential to a business career.Administered and staffed by the Brandeis International BusinessSchool and the School of Arts and Sciences, the curriculumallows students to combine ideas and methods from liberal artsdisciplines with an intensive education in business thinking andpractice.

How to Become a MinorHow to Become a MinorHow to Become a MinorHow to Become a MinorHow to Become a Minor

The Business Program is designed to be accessible to any Brandeisundergraduate and to serve students with a broad range of interests. Itwelcomes all students who wish to augment their liberal artseducation with a brief but sophisticated overview of business issues.Economics majors may complete this program, but students in theInternational Business Program (IB) may not. Students who enteredBrandeis before fall 2003 may elect to complete either the IB or theBUS program; for other students, this program replaces the IB.Satisfactory completion of BUS is noted on the student’s permanentrecord and transcript.


Benjamin Gomes-Casseres, ChairBenjamin Gomes-Casseres, ChairBenjamin Gomes-Casseres, ChairBenjamin Gomes-Casseres, ChairBenjamin Gomes-Casseres, Chair(Economics; International Business School)

F. Trenery DolbearF. Trenery DolbearF. Trenery DolbearF. Trenery DolbearF. Trenery Dolbear(Economics; International Business School)

Richard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard Gaskins(American Studies; Legal Studies)

Andrew MolinskyAndrew MolinskyAndrew MolinskyAndrew MolinskyAndrew Molinsky(International Business School; Psychology)

Paroma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma Sanyal(Economics)

Dessima WilliamsDessima WilliamsDessima WilliamsDessima WilliamsDessima Williams(Sociology; The Heller School)

Xin WangXin WangXin WangXin WangXin Wang(Economics; International Business School)


Benjamin Gomes-Casseres, ChairBenjamin Gomes-Casseres, ChairBenjamin Gomes-Casseres, ChairBenjamin Gomes-Casseres, ChairBenjamin Gomes-Casseres, Chair(Economics; International Business School)

Brenda AndersonBrenda AndersonBrenda AndersonBrenda AndersonBrenda Anderson(International Business School)

Edward BayoneEdward BayoneEdward BayoneEdward BayoneEdward Bayone(International Business School)

Alfonso CanellaAlfonso CanellaAlfonso CanellaAlfonso CanellaAlfonso Canella(International Business School)

F. Trenery DolbearF. Trenery DolbearF. Trenery DolbearF. Trenery DolbearF. Trenery Dolbear(Economics; International Business School)

Richard KeithRichard KeithRichard KeithRichard KeithRichard Keith(International Business School)

Charles ReedCharles ReedCharles ReedCharles ReedCharles Reed(International Business School)

Xin WangXin WangXin WangXin WangXin Wang(Economics; International Business School)


A.A.A.A.A. Two core courses in economics and in business: ECON 2a andBUS 10a (formerly ECON 37b).

B.B.B.B.B. One core course in accounting and statistics: BUS 4a or BUS6a. Students who take a statistics course in another department(e.g., ECON 83a, PSYC 51a, MATH 36a, b, or another statisticscourse approved by the program advising head) should take BUS6a. Students who do not take any statistics course should takeBUS 4a.

C.C.C.C.C. One course providing an alternative perspective on business:Any cross-listed course (e.g., not BUS), except for ECON courses.

D.D.D.D.D. Two electives: One should be a BUS course (except BUS 89a orBUS 98a) and the other can be any BUS or cross-listed course,including ECON courses (but not including statistics courses).

E.E.E.E.E. No course with a final grade below C can count towardfulfilling the requirements for the minor in business.


No more than two courses may be double-counted for another majoror minor. Upon approval of the program advising head, more advancedBUS courses in the International Business School or courses takenduring a Brandeis-approved study abroad may be used as substitutesfor BUS electives in the program.

Students may elect to specialize in various fields, such asglobalization and business, finance, entrepreneurship, business andsociety, and business and government. The program advising headwill advise on appropriate courses for specialization. Thisspecialization does not appear on the student’s transcript.Students interested in taking a BUS internship for credit shouldconsult the description and enrollment information for BUS 89a(below) or the website for business internships: www.brandeis.edu/programs/internships/pages/bus.html. Normally BUS 92a(independent academic internship) is not offered; BUS (or ECON)students who wish to do internship courses should enroll in BUS 89a.BUS 89a is a 4-credit course and can satisfy the second category ofBUS electives under D. (above). Most BUS 89a students do theirinternships in the same semester they enroll for the classes (usuallyspring), but internships can also be done during a prior academicsemester or summer. Searching the University’s main website for“internships” will lead to information on availability of courses,guidelines, and requirements.

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BUS 4a Introduction to Accounting andBUS 4a Introduction to Accounting andBUS 4a Introduction to Accounting andBUS 4a Introduction to Accounting andBUS 4a Introduction to Accounting andStatisticsStatisticsStatisticsStatisticsStatistics[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a. A core course forthe business minor. Open only to studentsin the business minor who are noteconomics majors.An introduction to the accounting andquantitative skills that are central tobusiness decision making. Includesfinancial statement preparation andanalysis, accounting ethics, and basicstatistical methods. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Anderson

BUS 6a Financial AccountingBUS 6a Financial AccountingBUS 6a Financial AccountingBUS 6a Financial AccountingBUS 6a Financial Accounting[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken FIN 212a (formerly IEF 204a) orECON 12a in previous years.Develops basic concepts and accounts andapplies them to income measurement,capital values, and costs. Through the useof cases, develops the basis for rationalchoice and control of business activity.Usually offered every semester.Mr. Keith

BUS 10a Functions of the CapitalistBUS 10a Functions of the CapitalistBUS 10a Functions of the CapitalistBUS 10a Functions of the CapitalistBUS 10a Functions of the CapitalistEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterprise[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a (may be takenconcurrently) or permission of theinstructor. This course may not be repeatedfor credit by students who have takenECON 37b in previous years.Introduces the internal complexity ofmodern businesses and the various rolesthey play in society. First examines theinternal workings of firms—marketing,operations, finance, and other functions.Subsequently, the relationships betweenbusinesses and their context—the economy,social issues, and government are studied.Usually offered every semester in multiplesections.Mr. Bayone and Mr. Reed

BUS 30a Entrepreneurship and InnovationBUS 30a Entrepreneurship and InnovationBUS 30a Entrepreneurship and InnovationBUS 30a Entrepreneurship and InnovationBUS 30a Entrepreneurship and Innovation[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a. An elective coursefor the business minor. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken IEF 135b or IEF 235b in previousyears.Explores why, when, and how to start a newbusiness venture. Includes identifyingopportunities, gaining access to resources,and assembling a team with key skills. Useslectures, case discussions, and outsidespeakers to introduce issues in both theoryand practice. Usually offered every year.Mr. Reed

BUS 40a Business and the InternetBUS 40a Business and the InternetBUS 40a Business and the InternetBUS 40a Business and the InternetBUS 40a Business and the Internet[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a. An elective coursefor the business minor. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken IEF 148a in previous years.The Internet is changing business andreshaping competition. Which rules ofbusiness economics will apply to the NetEconomy and which new ones will arise?These issues are explored, but as there areyet few clear answers, students are expectedto be actively involved in shaping ourcollective learning. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Gomes-Casseres

BUS 70a Business in the Global EconomyBUS 70a Business in the Global EconomyBUS 70a Business in the Global EconomyBUS 70a Business in the Global EconomyBUS 70a Business in the Global Economy[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken ECON 33a in previous years.Modern firms frequently cross nationalborders to find new markets and resources.Their strategies are then shaped by theinternational economy and by the policiesof national governments. Using casediscussion, students explore why and howUnited States, Japanese, and European firmsoperate outside their home countries.Usually offered every year.Staff

BUS 75a Issues in Business andBUS 75a Issues in Business andBUS 75a Issues in Business andBUS 75a Issues in Business andBUS 75a Issues in Business andManagementManagementManagementManagementManagement[ ss ]Seniors will have priority for admission.Students must complete all other requiredbusiness minor courses before taking BUS75a. This course may not be repeated forcredit by students who have taken ECON19b in previous years.Explores issues central to the success ofAmerican business. Representative issue:Why have some companies developedstrong export markets while others focusalmost exclusively on domestic sales?Special attention is given to ethical issuesand the role of the corporation and itsemployees as citizens of their own nationand of the world of nations. Although thetopics may vary from year to year, thecourse may NOT be repeated for credit.Usually offered every year.Mr. Canella

BUS 89a Work in the Global BusinessBUS 89a Work in the Global BusinessBUS 89a Work in the Global BusinessBUS 89a Work in the Global BusinessBUS 89a Work in the Global BusinessEnvironment: Internship and SeminarEnvironment: Internship and SeminarEnvironment: Internship and SeminarEnvironment: Internship and SeminarEnvironment: Internship and SeminarNormally students must arrange aninternship placement prior to registrationand the internship is concurrent with theseminar. Students wishing to fulfill theinternship component of the course in asemester when the seminar is not offered orduring the summer must obtain approvalfrom the instructor prior to the internship.A structured journal documenting theinternship experience is required as a basisfor seminar participation.Encourages students to pool experiencesand lessons drawn from various businessenvironments and to analyze and discussthem in the context of related readings.Usually offered every spring.Mr. Dolbear

BUS 98a Independent StudyBUS 98a Independent StudyBUS 98a Independent StudyBUS 98a Independent StudyBUS 98a Independent StudyNormally available for a student who hastaken a course and wishes to pursue furtherreading or research in that field or study asubject not listed among the departmentcourse offerings. Usually offered every year.Staff


BUS 4aBUS 4aBUS 4aBUS 4aBUS 4aIntroduction to Accounting and Statistics

BUS 6aBUS 6aBUS 6aBUS 6aBUS 6aFinancial Accounting

BUS 10aBUS 10aBUS 10aBUS 10aBUS 10aFunctions of the Capitalist Enterprise

ECON 2aECON 2aECON 2aECON 2aECON 2aIntroduction to Economics


BUS 30aBUS 30aBUS 30aBUS 30aBUS 30aEntrepreneurship and Innovation

BUS 40aBUS 40aBUS 40aBUS 40aBUS 40aBusiness and the Internet

BUS 70aBUS 70aBUS 70aBUS 70aBUS 70aBusiness in the Global Economy

BUS 75aBUS 75aBUS 75aBUS 75aBUS 75aIssues in Business and Management

BUS 89aBUS 89aBUS 89aBUS 89aBUS 89aWork in the Global Business Environment:Internship and Seminar

BUS 98aBUS 98aBUS 98aBUS 98aBUS 98aIndependent Study


ECON 8bECON 8bECON 8bECON 8bECON 8bThe Global Economy

ECON 57aECON 57aECON 57aECON 57aECON 57aEnvironmental Economics

ECON 71aECON 71aECON 71aECON 71aECON 71aIntroduction to Finance

ECON 74bECON 74bECON 74bECON 74bECON 74bLaw and Economics

ECON 76bECON 76bECON 76bECON 76bECON 76bLabor Economics

ECON 77aECON 77aECON 77aECON 77aECON 77aIntroduction to Regulation and PublicPolicy

ECON 80aECON 80aECON 80aECON 80aECON 80aMicroeconomic Theory

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ECON 135aECON 135aECON 135aECON 135aECON 135aIndustrial Organization

ECON 161aECON 161aECON 161aECON 161aECON 161aInternational Finance

ECON 171aECON 171aECON 171aECON 171aECON 171aFinancial Economics

ECON 172bECON 172bECON 172bECON 172bECON 172bMoney and Banking

ECON 174aECON 174aECON 174aECON 174aECON 174aCorporate Finance

ECON 177bECON 177bECON 177bECON 177bECON 177bEconomic Regulation and Deregulation

The following courses are eligible as“alternative perspectives on business” (referto requirement item C on previous page):

AAAS 126bAAAS 126bAAAS 126bAAAS 126bAAAS 126bPolitical Economy of the Third World

AMST 188bAMST 188bAMST 188bAMST 188bAMST 188bJustice Brandeis and ProgressiveJurisprudence

AMST 189aAMST 189aAMST 189aAMST 189aAMST 189aLegal Foundations of American Capitalism

ANTH 163bANTH 163bANTH 163bANTH 163bANTH 163bProduction, Consumption, and Exchange

COSI 33bCOSI 33bCOSI 33bCOSI 33bCOSI 33bInternet and Society

HIST 160bHIST 160bHIST 160bHIST 160bHIST 160bAmerican Legal History II


HS 110aHS 110aHS 110aHS 110aHS 110aWealth and Poverty

JOUR 103bJOUR 103bJOUR 103bJOUR 103bJOUR 103bAdvertising and the Media


PHIL 13bPHIL 13bPHIL 13bPHIL 13bPHIL 13bThe Idea of the Market: EconomicPhilosophies

POL 166bPOL 166bPOL 166bPOL 166bPOL 166bSeminar: Issues in International PoliticalEconomy

POL 172bPOL 172bPOL 172bPOL 172bPOL 172bIntroduction to International PoliticalEconomy

PSYC 150bPSYC 150bPSYC 150bPSYC 150bPSYC 150bOrganizational Behavior

SOC 107aSOC 107aSOC 107aSOC 107aSOC 107aGlobal Apartheid and Global SocialMovements

SOC 117aSOC 117aSOC 117aSOC 117aSOC 117aSociology of Work

Department of

ChemistryCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A./B.S.)Combined B.A./M.S.Master of ScienceDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorThe chemistry major offers a broad training in modernchemistry, covering the major subfields—biochemistry,inorganic, organic, and physical—and at the same time allowingstudents to pursue their special interest(s). Chemistry is thecentral science and the chemistry major provides a solidpreparation for professional work in chemistry and allied fields;for study at the graduate level in chemistry and in other relatedfields (biochemistry, environmental science, pharmacology,polymer science, etc.); for professional schools (e.g., medicine,dentistry); and for developing an understanding of thetechnological and scientific issues challenging our societytoday—useful professionally in law and business, as well as ineveryday life. Chemistry majors are given the opportunity todevelop extensive, practical experience through laboratorycourses using macro- and microscale techniques. Chemistrymajors are encouraged to participate in independent research,which is an important part of a scientific education.

Graduate Program in ChemistryGraduate Program in ChemistryGraduate Program in ChemistryGraduate Program in ChemistryGraduate Program in ChemistryThe Graduate Program in Chemistry, leading to the M.S. andPh.D. degrees, includes coursework, seminar participation,research, and teaching, and is designed to lead to a broadunderstanding of the subject. Entering students may be admittedto either the master’s or the doctoral program. The Ph.D. isoffered with specializations in inorganic, organic, and physicalchemistry. All students will be required to demonstrateknowledge in advanced areas of inorganic, organic, and physicalchemistry. The doctoral program is designed to be flexible so thatindividual programs of study may be devised to satisfy theparticular interests and needs of each student. In each case this

program will be decided by joint consultation between the student,the graduate studies committee, and the thesis supervisor, whenselected. The doctoral program will normally include a basic set ofcourses in the student’s own area of interest, to be supplemented byadvanced courses in chemistry and, where appropriate, biochemistry,biology, mathematics, and physics.


The most important qualification for becoming a chemistry major isinterest in and enjoyment of chemistry. In chemistry, as in othersciences, courses build on each other; therefore, it is important tobegin early. Most students (but not all) take general chemistry andcalculus in their first year. The chemistry major requires PHYS 11a,b(Basic Physics I,II), which is a prerequisite for physical chemistry andadvanced experimental chemistry. Completing PHYS 11a,b by the endof the sophomore year (strongly recommended) will allow students totake physical chemistry and advanced experimental chemistry duringtheir junior year. During the fall term, interested students meet withchemistry faculty and majors at a “meet the majors” gathering calledto discuss the major in chemistry. Students should consult with theirfaculty advisors to develop a program of courses to shape their needsand interests. To apply for the honors program, a student must selecta research advisor and submit a proposed plan to the department bySeptember 15 of his or her senior year.

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The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School,given in an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to the Graduate Program in Chemistry. In addition,the undergraduate curriculum of applicants should includecourses in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry.


Peter Jordan, ChairPeter Jordan, ChairPeter Jordan, ChairPeter Jordan, ChairPeter Jordan, ChairStatistical mechanics of membranes and ofmembrane transport. Modeling of ion andwater pores. Molecular dynamics. Modelingpeptide-membrane interaction.

Jeffrey AgarJeffrey AgarJeffrey AgarJeffrey AgarJeffrey AgarDevelopment of mass spectrometrymethods for the comprehensiveidentification of proteins and their post-translational modifications. Currentprojects involve the role of proteinmodification in memory andneurodegeneration.

Iu-Yam ChanIu-Yam ChanIu-Yam ChanIu-Yam ChanIu-Yam ChanMagnetic resonance and opticalspectroscopy under pressure. Dynamics ofquantum tunneling reactions.

Li DengLi DengLi DengLi DengLi DengAsymmetric catalysis and asymmetricsynthesis. Solid phase synthesis andcombinatorial chemistry. Chiralrecognition. Chemical approaches towardsunderstanding protein functions.

Milos DolnikMilos DolnikMilos DolnikMilos DolnikMilos DolnikPattern formation in reaction-diffusionsystems. Mathematical modeling ofcomplex chemical reactions and genenetworks. Deterministic chaos.

Irving EpsteinIrving EpsteinIrving EpsteinIrving EpsteinIrving EpsteinNonlinear chemical dynamics. Spatialpattern formation, oscillations and chaos inreaction-diffusion systems. Mathematicalmodeling of biochemical kinetics andneural systems. Networks.

Bruce Foxman, Undergraduate AdvisingBruce Foxman, Undergraduate AdvisingBruce Foxman, Undergraduate AdvisingBruce Foxman, Undergraduate AdvisingBruce Foxman, Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHeadX-ray structure determination.Coordination polymers. Chemical, physical,and crystallographic studies of solid-statereactions. Automatic solution of crystalstructures using novel computertechniques.

Anne GershensonAnne GershensonAnne GershensonAnne GershensonAnne GershensonProtein dynamics, stability, and folding.Optical spectroscopy of single molecules.Protein engineering and directed evolution.

Judith HerzfeldJudith HerzfeldJudith HerzfeldJudith HerzfeldJudith HerzfeldSolid-state NMR studies of the structureand functional mechanisms of membraneproteins. Statistical thermodynamics ofspontaneous order in crowded solutions ofself-assembling proteins and surfactants.

Philip KeehnPhilip KeehnPhilip KeehnPhilip KeehnPhilip KeehnSynthetic methods, organic synthesis ofstrained rings, and theoretically interestingmolecules. Host-guest complexes. Plantmedicinals. Applications of NMRspectroscopy to organic systems.Photooxidation.

Oleg OzerovOleg OzerovOleg OzerovOleg OzerovOleg OzerovOrganometallic chemistry. Structure,bonding, and reactivity relationships.Catalytic applications of organotransitionmetal complexes. Ligand promotedreactivity at transition metal centers.

Gregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielGregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielGregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielGregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielGregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielCenter)Center)Center)Center)Center)Protein crystallography, especially directobservation of transient species by low-temperature and Laue methods. Signaltransduction in the process of quiescence.Protein dynamics. Protein engineering.Structure/function of proteins involved inParkinson’s disease. Yeast genetics.

Thomas PochapskyThomas PochapskyThomas PochapskyThomas PochapskyThomas PochapskyBiological redox enzymes structure andmechanism. Transient interactions insolution by NMR. NMR structures ofproteins.

Arthur ReisArthur ReisArthur ReisArthur ReisArthur ReisForensic Science and DNA Replication.Single mtDNA molecule amplification forSingle Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP)determination in human biological samplesthat impact our understanding of aging, anduse in forensic assays.

Dagmar Ringe (Rosenstiel Center)Dagmar Ringe (Rosenstiel Center)Dagmar Ringe (Rosenstiel Center)Dagmar Ringe (Rosenstiel Center)Dagmar Ringe (Rosenstiel Center)Protein crystallography and structuralenzymology. Structure and function of PLPdependent enzymes, DNA binding proteins,and enzymes that utilize bimetallic centersfor catalysis. Evolution of metabolicpathways. Rational drug design.

Timothy RoseTimothy RoseTimothy RoseTimothy RoseTimothy RosePhysical and environmental chemistry,materials science, electrochemistry,photochemistry; undergraduate laboratorydevelopment.

Barry SniderBarry SniderBarry SniderBarry SniderBarry SniderDevelopment of new synthetic methods.Mechanisms of synthetically importantreactions. Total synthesis of naturalproducts.

Thomas TuttleThomas TuttleThomas TuttleThomas TuttleThomas TuttleChemistry of liquid solutions. Compositionand structures of species in metal solutionsin polar solvents. Application ofspectroscopy, e.g., magnetic resonance,optical and spectropolarimetry, toelucidation of the composition andstructure of solutions. Theory of chemicalspecies in solution.

Jinquan YuJinquan YuJinquan YuJinquan YuJinquan YuAsymmetric activation of sp≥ C-H bondsand synthetic methods, biomimeticcatalysis of iron containing systems andchemical probes for life processes.

Anatol ZhabotinskyAnatol ZhabotinskyAnatol ZhabotinskyAnatol ZhabotinskyAnatol ZhabotinskyOscillating chemical reactions and patternformation in reaction-diffusion systems.Mathematical modeling of biochemicalkinetics and neural systems.

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Degree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsA.A.A.A.A. Two semesters of general chemistry lectures (CHEM 11a,b; or15a,b) with laboratory (CHEM 18a,b; 19a,b).

B. B. B. B. B. Five semester lecture courses, at least four of them in CHEM,chosen from among CHEM 25a,b and courses in CHEM or BCHMnumbered 30 or higher (including BIOL 105b and NBIO 148b).Courses must include at least one in each of the following threegroups: inorganic chemistry (CHEM 121a, 122b, 123b), organicchemistry (CHEM 25a,b), physical chemistry (CHEM 141a, 142a,143b).

C.C.C.C.C. CHEM 29a plus three laboratory courses chosen from CHEM29b, 39b, 59a, or 59b.

D.D.D.D.D. MATH 10a,b and PHYS 11a,b or 15a,b, which are prerequisitesfor physical chemistry and advanced experimental chemistry.Students are urged to complete PHYS 11 a,b by the end of theirsophomore year. Students with AP credit for MATH 10a,b areadvised to take at least one additional MATH course at Brandeis,as is generally expected by professional schools. A recently-takenmath course may also strengthen preparation for physicalchemistry. MATH 15a, 20a, or 21a are suitable for either themedical school requirements or preparation for physicalchemistry.

E.E.E.E.E. Additional requirements for degree with departmental honors:Two semesters of CHEM 99d (Senior Research); grade pointaverage of 3.00 or higher in all courses taken to meet the majorrequirements, including laboratories. Students must petition thedepartment by September 15 of their senior year to enter thesenior honors program. Students interested in taking a programof study approved by the American Chemical Society shouldconsult their faculty advisors.

F.F.F.F.F. Students planning to pursue graduate study in chemistryshould be sure that their program of study includes at least twosemesters each of organic chemistry lectures (CHEM 25a,b) andlaboratory (CHEM 29a,b), physical chemistry lectures (CHEM141a, 142a or 143b) as well as BCHM 100a. Degree requirementscan be satisfied by any combination of physical chemistrycourses (CHEM 141a, 142a, or 143b; however, in general,thermodynamics (CHEM 141a) should be one of them. Studentsshould discuss their choice of a second physical chemistrychourse with the undergraduate advising head. Physics laboratory(PHYS 19a,b) is also advisable.

G.G.G.G.G. All transfer students must pass satisfactorily a minimum ofthree chemistry or biochemistry courses at Brandeis at a level ofCHEM 25 or higher with one of the three being CHEM 39b, 59a,or 59b.

H.H.H.H.H. A student may graduate with a double major in biology andchemistry if the major requirements in each department are fullymet.

I.I.I.I.I. A student may graduate with a double major in chemistry andbiochemistry if the major requirements in each department arefully met.

Degree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceA. A. A. A. A. Two semesters of general chemistry lectures (CHEM 11a,b; or15a,b) with laboratory (CHEM18a,b; or 19a,b).

B.B.B.B.B. Two semesters of organic chemistry lectures (CHEM 25a,b)with laboratory (29a,b).

C.C.C.C.C. Two semesters of physical chemistry lectures (CHEM 141a,142a, or 143b).

D.D.D.D.D. One semester of inorganic chemistry lectures (CHEM 121a,122b, or 123b).

E. E. E. E. E. Three, four-credit laboratory courses (CHEM 39b; 59a,b; or onearranged with a laboratory instructor).

F.F.F.F.F. Two additional 100-level CHEM courses. (Either CHEM 33a or a100-level BCHM course may be substituted for one of the two 100-level CHEM courses.)

G.G.G.G.G. MATH 10a,b and PHYS 11a,b or 15a,b, which are prerequisites forphysical chemistry and advanced experimental chemistry. Studentsare urged to complete PHYS 11a,b by the end of their sophomore year.Students with AP credit for MATH 10a,b are advised to take at leastone additional MATH course at Brandeis, as is generally expected byprofessional schools. A recently-taken math course may alsostrengthen preparation for physical chemistry. MATH 15a, 20a, or 21aare suitable for either the medical school requirements or preparationfor physical chemistry.

H.H.H.H.H. Additional requirements for degree with departmental honors:Two semesters of CHEM 99d (Senior Research) and a grade pointaverage of 3.00 or higher in all courses taken to meet the majorrequirements, including laboratories. Students must petition thedepartment by September 15 of their senior year to enter the seniorhonors program. Students interested in taking a program of studyapproved by the American Chemical Society should consult theirfaculty advisors.

I.I.I.I.I. For students planning to pursue graduate study in chemistry,BCHM 100a and physics laboratory (PHYS 19a,b) are also advisable.Degree requirements can be satisfied by any combination of physicalchemistry courses (CHEM 141a, 142a, or 143b); however, in general,thermodynamics (CHEM 141a) should be one of them. Studentsshould discuss their choice of a second physical chemistry coursewith the undergraduate advising head.

J. J. J. J. J. All transfer students must pass satisfactorily a minimum of threechemistry or biochemistry courses at Brandeis at a level of CHEM 25or higher with one of the three being CHEM 39b, 59a, or 59b.

K. K. K. K. K. Provisions H and I of the Bachelor of Arts requirements also applyto B.S. degrees.

Combined B.A./M.S. ProgramCombined B.A./M.S. ProgramCombined B.A./M.S. ProgramCombined B.A./M.S. ProgramCombined B.A./M.S. Program

Candidates for departmental honors may be admitted to a specialfour-year B.A./M.S. program upon recommendation of the departmentand the Graduate School. Application must be made by May 1preceeding the senior year. Students must complete requirements A-Eas described in the requirements for degree of Bachelor of Arts.Additionally, a 130-level organic course, another 140-level physicalcourse chosen from among CHEM 141a, 142a and 143b, and two other100-level courses from the School of Science must be taken. Theabove four courses may not also be counted toward the majorrequirement. Grades of B- or better are required in the 100-levelscience courses. Candidates should read the section “Dual Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Programs” under the heading “Special AcademicOpportunities,” which appears earlier in this Bulletin. Most notableare the three-year residence requirement and the required total of 38courses.


The minor in chemistry consists of the equivalent of six full-credit(four-semester-hour) courses and three half-credit (two-semester-hour)courses:

CHEM 11a and 11b (or CHEM 15a and 15b)CHEM 18a and 18b (or CHEM 19a and 19b)CHEM 25aCHEM 29a

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Three additional full-credit (four semester-hour) chemistrycourses that meet the major requirements. BCHM 100a, 101a,103b, or 104b may count as one of the three courses.


Either CHEM 11a,b lecture and CHEM 18a,b laboratory, orCHEM 15a,b lecture and CHEM 19a,b laboratory will satisfy thegeneral chemistry requirements of most medical schools. Theorganic chemistry requirements of most medical schools will besatisfied by CHEM 25a,b lecture and CHEM 29a,b laboratory.

Special Notes Relating to Graduate StudentsSpecial Notes Relating to Graduate StudentsSpecial Notes Relating to Graduate StudentsSpecial Notes Relating to Graduate StudentsSpecial Notes Relating to Graduate Students

Chemistry colloquia are lectures given by faculty and invitedspeakers. Participation in this noncredit activity is required of allgraduate students.


Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyEach candidate is required to successfully complete one year ofstudy at the graduate level in chemistry, or, with priorpermission of the graduate studies committee, in related fields.The program will include laboratory work and, normally, sixterm courses at the graduate level. The detailed program of studywill be chosen jointly by the candidate and the graduate studiescommittee to reflect the candidate’s area of interest as well as aperspective of other areas.

Library Training RequirementLibrary Training RequirementLibrary Training RequirementLibrary Training RequirementLibrary Training RequirementAll graduate students are required to complete a designatedlibrary training program in their first year.

Placement and Evaluation of ProgressPlacement and Evaluation of ProgressPlacement and Evaluation of ProgressPlacement and Evaluation of ProgressPlacement and Evaluation of ProgressEach student is expected to demonstrate a satisfactory knowledgeof undergraduate chemistry in placement examinations inphysical, organic, and inorganic chemistry. These examinationsare set twice a year, before the start of each term. The results ofthese examinations will determine the student’s initial programof coursework and will be considered by the graduate studiescommittee in evaluating the student’s progress.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence requirement for the M.S. degree is oneyear.

Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementIt is required that all graduate students participate inundergraduate teaching during the course of their studies.


Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyA balanced program of study will be prepared by the student andthe graduate studies committee. In general, students will berequired to take a minimum of seven graduate-level courses, ofwhich two must be outside the student’s field of research. If astudent fails to pass a placement examination after two attempts,a graduate course must be taken in that area of chemistry beforethe end of the second year. A list of courses appropriate for thispurpose is available upon request. For students entering with amaster’s degree or the equivalent, two to four courses may betransferred for credit. It is expected that doctoral students willchoose a research advisor during the first year.

Placement and Evaluation of ProgressPlacement and Evaluation of ProgressPlacement and Evaluation of ProgressPlacement and Evaluation of ProgressPlacement and Evaluation of ProgressEach student is expected to demonstrate a satisfactory knowledge ofundergraduate chemistry in placement examinations in physical,organic, and inorganic chemistry. These examinations are set twice ayear, before the start of each term. The results of these examinationswill determine the student’s initial program of coursework and willbe considered by the graduate studies committee in evaluating thestudent’s progress.

Readmission to the Ph.D. degree program will be based on thestudent’s record in coursework during the first year and his or herperformance on the placement examinations. Further progress will beevaluated on a yearly basis by the graduate studies committee.

Qualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsThe graduate student must demonstrate proficiency by taking thedoctoral qualifying examinations in his or her major field: organic,physical, or inorganic chemistry. In the organic chemistry program, acumulative examination procedure is used. Each year, six one-hourexaminations (on unannounced topics) are given. The qualifyingexamination requirement is satisfied by passing six cumulativeexams. In physical chemistry and inorganic chemistry, the student isassigned a set of propositions generally during the third term ofgraduate work. In physical chemistry the set consists of threepropositions; the student takes a written examination on oneproposition and is examined orally on all three. In inorganicchemistry the student is assigned two propositions. The student takesa written examination on one proposition and is examined orally on aresearch proposal (supplied either by the student or faculty) and theremaining proposition. Students in all fields must maintainsatisfactory progress by passing these examinations.


SeminarSeminarSeminarSeminarSeminarEach student in residence is required to attend and participate in theseminar in their chosen major throughout the period of graduatestudy. Each student is expected to present two seminars during theirresidence.

Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementIt is required that all graduate students participate in undergraduateteaching during the course of their studies.

Library Training RequirementLibrary Training RequirementLibrary Training RequirementLibrary Training RequirementLibrary Training RequirementAll graduate students are required to complete a designated librarytraining program in their first year.

Language and Computer Programming RequirementsLanguage and Computer Programming RequirementsLanguage and Computer Programming RequirementsLanguage and Computer Programming RequirementsLanguage and Computer Programming RequirementsStudents in the organic and inorganic Ph.D. programs are required tocomplete a French and German translation exercise in their first year.Each student in the physical chemistry Ph.D. program mustdemonstrate a working knowledge of Fortran, Basic, or C.

Dissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseA dissertation is required that describes the results of an originalinvestigation and demonstrates the competence of the candidate inindependent investigation, critical ability, and effectiveness ofexpression. The student must successfully defend the dissertation ina final oral examination.

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Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophyin Chemistry with Specialization in Quantitativein Chemistry with Specialization in Quantitativein Chemistry with Specialization in Quantitativein Chemistry with Specialization in Quantitativein Chemistry with Specialization in QuantitativeBiologyBiologyBiologyBiologyBiology

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents wishing to obtain the specialization must first gainapproval of the graduate studies committee. This should be doneas early as possible, ideally during the first year of graduatestudies. In order to receive the Ph.D. in chemistry withadditional specialization in quantitative biology, candidates mustcomplete a) the requirements for the Ph.D. described above andb) the course requirements for the quantitative biologyspecialization that are described in the quantitative biologysection of this Bulletin.

Any alteration to the quantitative biology course requirements mustbe approved by the graduate studies committee and by thequantitative biology program faculty advisory committee.



CHSC 3b Solving EnvironmentalCHSC 3b Solving EnvironmentalCHSC 3b Solving EnvironmentalCHSC 3b Solving EnvironmentalCHSC 3b Solving EnvironmentalChallenges: The Role of ChemistryChallenges: The Role of ChemistryChallenges: The Role of ChemistryChallenges: The Role of ChemistryChallenges: The Role of Chemistry[ sn ]Does not meet the requirements for themajor in chemistry.Provides a basic understanding of thechemistry of natural environmental cycles,and how these cycles are adversely affectedby society. Student teams develop casestudies on “hot topics” such as mercury,brominated flame retardants, MBTE,perchlorate, dioxin, and others. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Peavey

CHSC 5a The Magnitude of Things andCHSC 5a The Magnitude of Things andCHSC 5a The Magnitude of Things andCHSC 5a The Magnitude of Things andCHSC 5a The Magnitude of Things andHow on Earth They MatterHow on Earth They MatterHow on Earth They MatterHow on Earth They MatterHow on Earth They Matter[ qr sn ]Does NOT meet requirements for the majorin chemistry.Four statements concerning the age,condition, and destiny of Earth as affectedby humans are used to implementexaminations of relevant issues. Theseexaminations require knowledge in severalscientific disciplines that will be providedas the substance of the course. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Tuttle

CHSC 6a Forensic Science: Col. Mustard,CHSC 6a Forensic Science: Col. Mustard,CHSC 6a Forensic Science: Col. Mustard,CHSC 6a Forensic Science: Col. Mustard,CHSC 6a Forensic Science: Col. Mustard,Candlestick, Billiard RoomCandlestick, Billiard RoomCandlestick, Billiard RoomCandlestick, Billiard RoomCandlestick, Billiard Room[ sn qr ]Prerequisites: High school chemistry andbiology. Does NOT meet requirements forthe major in chemistry.Examines the use of chemical analyticalinstrumentation, pathology, toxicology,DNA analysis, and other forensic tools.Actual and literary cases are discussed.Error analysis, reliability, and predictabilityof results are considered. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Reis

CHSC 8b Chemistry and ArtCHSC 8b Chemistry and ArtCHSC 8b Chemistry and ArtCHSC 8b Chemistry and ArtCHSC 8b Chemistry and Art[ qr sn ]Does NOT meet requirements for the majorin chemistry. Lab fee: $25.Topics include a scientific description ofthe materials and methods used in makingworks of art; light and color; pigments anddyes; restoration and conservation;scientific examination of artworks: theidentification of fakes; and scientific probesof influence and style. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Henchman

CHEM 11a General ChemistryCHEM 11a General ChemistryCHEM 11a General ChemistryCHEM 11a General ChemistryCHEM 11a General Chemistry[ sn qr ]This course may not be taken for credit bystudents who have passed CHEM 10a or 15ain previous years.A basic course in chemical principles, withexamples drawn from the chemistry ofliving systems as well as fromenvironmental chemistry and materialsscience. Topics covered includestoichiometry, acid-base chemistry,chemical equilibrium, atomic structure andperiodicity, molecular structure andbonding, and states of matter. Three classhours and one 90-minute recitation perweek. In addition, daily tutoring sessionswill be available for students seeking extrahelp. The corresponding lab is CHEM 18a.Usually offered every year.Mr. Epstein

CHEM 11b General ChemistryCHEM 11b General ChemistryCHEM 11b General ChemistryCHEM 11b General ChemistryCHEM 11b General Chemistry[ qr sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade (C- orbetter) in CHEM 11a or the equivalent. Thiscourse may not be taken for credit bystudents who have passed CHEM 10b or 15bin previous years.A basic course in chemical principles, withexamples drawn from the chemistry ofliving systems as well as fromenvironmental chemistry and materialsscience. Topics covered include kinetics,properties of solutions, thermodynamics,electrochemistry, coordination compounds,nuclear chemistry, and descriptivechemistry. Three class hours and one 90-minute recitation per week. In addition,daily tutoring sessions will be available forstudents seeking extra help.Thecorresponding lab is CHEM 18b. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Petsko

CHEM 15a Honors General ChemistryCHEM 15a Honors General ChemistryCHEM 15a Honors General ChemistryCHEM 15a Honors General ChemistryCHEM 15a Honors General ChemistryLectures ILectures ILectures ILectures ILectures I[ sn qr ]This course may not be taken for credit bystudents who have passed CHEM 10a or 11ain previous years.An advanced version of general chemistryfor students with good preparation in mathand chemistry in high school. Topicsinclude chemical stoichiometry, chemicalbonding from a classical and quantummechanical perspective, introduction tospectroscopy, and properties of matter. Realworld examples are used to demonstrate theconcepts. Three class hours and onerecitation per week. The correspondinglaboratory is CHEM 19a. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Rose

CHEM 15b Honors General ChemistryCHEM 15b Honors General ChemistryCHEM 15b Honors General ChemistryCHEM 15b Honors General ChemistryCHEM 15b Honors General ChemistryLectures IILectures IILectures IILectures IILectures II[ qr sn ]Prerequisite: a satisfactory grade (C- orbetter) in CHEM 15a or the equivalent. Thiscourse may not be taken for credit bystudents who have passed CHEM 10b or 11bin previous years.A continuation of CHEM 15a. Topicsinclude an introduction tothermodynamics, chemical equilibria,including acid-base and solubilityequilibria, electrochemistry, chemicalkinetics, nuclear chemistry, and specialtopics. Three class hours and one recitationper week. The corresponding laboratory isCHEM 19b. Usually offered every year.Mr. Foxman

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CHEM 18a General Chemistry Laboratory ICHEM 18a General Chemistry Laboratory ICHEM 18a General Chemistry Laboratory ICHEM 18a General Chemistry Laboratory ICHEM 18a General Chemistry Laboratory ICorequisite: CHEM 11a. Dropping CHEM11a necessitates written permission fromthe lab instructor to continue with thiscourse. May yield half-course credit towardrate of work and graduation. Two semesterhour credits. Laboratory fee: $45 persemester. This course may not be taken forcredit by students who have passed CHEM19a in previous years.Introduction to methods for characterizingpure substances and methods of qualitativeand quantitative analyses. Included in theanalytical methods are gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy and infraredmeasurements. A synthesis project thatincludes analyzing the product by titration.Analysis of the metal content of substancesby visible absorbance and atomicabsorption. One laboratory lecture perweek. One afternoon of laboratory perweek. Usually offered every year.Mr. Dolnik

CHEM 18b General Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 18b General Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 18b General Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 18b General Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 18b General Chemistry Laboratory IIPrerequisites: A satisfactory grade (C- orbetter) in CHEM 18a and CHEM 11a.Corequisite: CHEM 11b. Dropping CHEM11b necessitates written permission fromthe lab instructor to continue with thiscourse. May yield half-course credit towardrate of work and graduation. Two semesterhour credits. Laboratory fee: $45 persemester. This course may not be taken forcredit by students who have passed CHEM19b in previous years.The second semester of the generalchemistry laboratory program. Continueduse of probes interfaced with computers tomonitor pH and electrical conductivitychanges in titrating amino acids, to monitorpressure changes as part of a kinetics study,and to monitor voltage changes ofelectrochemical cells with temperature soas to establish thermodynamic parametersfor redox reactions. Also microscalesyntheses of coordination compounds isincluded followed by characterization of thecompounds. Usually offered every year.Mr. Dolnik

CHEM 19a Honors General ChemistryCHEM 19a Honors General ChemistryCHEM 19a Honors General ChemistryCHEM 19a Honors General ChemistryCHEM 19a Honors General ChemistryLaboratory ILaboratory ILaboratory ILaboratory ILaboratory ICorequisite: CHEM 15a. Dropping CHEM15a necessitates written permission fromthe lab instructor to continue with thiscourse. May yield half-course credit towardrate of work and graduation. Two semesterhour credits. Laboratory fee: $45 persemester. This course may not be taken forcredit by students who have taken CHEM18a in previous years.An advanced version of CHEM 18a. Oneafternoon of laboratory per week. Onelaboratory lecture per week. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Dolnik

CHEM 19b Honors General ChemistryCHEM 19b Honors General ChemistryCHEM 19b Honors General ChemistryCHEM 19b Honors General ChemistryCHEM 19b Honors General ChemistryLaboratory IILaboratory IILaboratory IILaboratory IILaboratory IIPrerequisite: A satisfactory grade (C- orbetter) in CHEM 19a. Corequisite: CHEM15b. Dropping CHEM 15b necessitateswritten permission from the lab instructorto continue with this course. May yieldhalf-course credit toward rate of work andgraduation. Two semester hour credits.Laboratory fee: $45 per semester. Thiscourse may not be taken for credit bystudents who have taken CHEM 18b inprevious years.Continuation of CHEM 19a. An advancedversion of CHEM 18b. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Dolnik

CHEM 25a Organic Chemistry, LecturesCHEM 25a Organic Chemistry, LecturesCHEM 25a Organic Chemistry, LecturesCHEM 25a Organic Chemistry, LecturesCHEM 25a Organic Chemistry, Lectures[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade (C- orbetter) in CHEM 10b, 11b, 15b, or theequivalent.Structure, reactions, preparations, and usesof the compounds of carbon. Three classhours and one 90-minute recitation perweek. Usually offered every year.Mr. Snider

CHEM 25b Organic Chemistry, LecturesCHEM 25b Organic Chemistry, LecturesCHEM 25b Organic Chemistry, LecturesCHEM 25b Organic Chemistry, LecturesCHEM 25b Organic Chemistry, Lectures[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade (C- orbetter) in CHEM 25a or its equivalent.A continuation of CHEM 25a. Three classhours and one, 90-minute recitation perweek. Usually offered every year.Mr. Pochapsky

CHEM 29a Organic Chemistry Laboratory ICHEM 29a Organic Chemistry Laboratory ICHEM 29a Organic Chemistry Laboratory ICHEM 29a Organic Chemistry Laboratory ICHEM 29a Organic Chemistry Laboratory IPrerequisite: A satisfactory grade (C- orbetter) in CHEM 18b or 19b or theequivalent. Corequisite: CHEM 25a.Dropping CHEM 25a necessitates writtenpermission from lab instructor to continuewith this course. May yield half-coursecredit toward rate of work and graduation.Two semester hour credits. Laboratory fee:$45.Gives experience in the importanttechniques of organic chemical laboratorypractice of isolation and purification oforganic compounds by crystallization,distillation, and chromatography, and theircharacterization using analytical andinstrumental methods. One afternoon oflaboratory per week. One 90-minutelaboratory lecture per week. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Keehn

CHEM 29b Organic Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 29b Organic Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 29b Organic Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 29b Organic Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 29b Organic Chemistry Laboratory IIPrerequisite: A satisfactory grade (C- orbetter) in CHEM 29a or the equivalent.Corequisite: CHEM 25b. Dropping CHEM25b necessitates written permission fromlab instructor to continue with this course.May yield half-course credit toward rate ofwork and graduation. Two semester hourcredits. Laboratory fee: $45.A continuation of CHEM 29a with anemphasis on the synthesis of typical organiccompounds. One afternoon of laboratory perweek. One 90-minute laboratory lecture perweek. Usually offered every year.Mr. Deng

CHEM 33a Environmental ChemistryCHEM 33a Environmental ChemistryCHEM 33a Environmental ChemistryCHEM 33a Environmental ChemistryCHEM 33a Environmental Chemistry[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade (C- orbetter) in CHEM 10b, 11b, or 15b, or theequivalent.The course surveys the important chemicalprinciples and reactions that determine thebalance of the molecular species that existsin the environment and how humanactivity affects this balance. Topics includethe critical role of energy recources andproduction on energy sustainability,climate change, and pollution and thechemistry controlling the composition,acidity, and nutrients in the hydrosphereand lithosphere. Factors leading to changesin the natural equilibrium such as acid rain,excessive fertilization, and release of toxicmetals and pesticides are presented. Theclass evaluates current issues ofenvironmental concern such as ozonedepletion, global warming, radioactivity,green chemistry, gasoline additives, andchemical pollutants to develop a balancedview between the rewards achieved and therisks posed to the environment and man bycurrent technology. The goal is to providethe background and tools necessary forassessing the chemistry of the environmentfor use in seeking optimal solutions tocomplex environmental problems. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Rose

CHEM 39b Intermediate ChemistryCHEM 39b Intermediate ChemistryCHEM 39b Intermediate ChemistryCHEM 39b Intermediate ChemistryCHEM 39b Intermediate ChemistryLaboratoryLaboratoryLaboratoryLaboratoryLaboratory[ sn wi ]Prerequisites: Satisfactory grades (C- orbetter) in CHEM 121a or 122b, orpermission of the instructor. Four semester-hour credits. Laboratory fee: $45 persemester.In this lab the emphasis is on syntheticinorganic chemistry. Compounds aresynthesized and characterized by a widerange of instrumental methods of analysis(including GC-MS, IR, NMR.) The lecturescover the appropriate background forsynthetic experiments and the use ofinstrumental methods. One afternoon of labper week and one one-hour lecture perweek. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Ozerov

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CHEM 59a Advanced ExperimentalCHEM 59a Advanced ExperimentalCHEM 59a Advanced ExperimentalCHEM 59a Advanced ExperimentalCHEM 59a Advanced ExperimentalChemistryChemistryChemistryChemistryChemistry[ sn wi ]Prerequisites: A satisfactory grade (C- orbetter) in CHEM 18b or equivalent; CHEM141a, 142a or 143b (may be takenconcurrently) or equivalent. Laboratory fee:$45 per semester.CHEM 59a and b form a two-semestersequence, either half of which may be takenindependently. CHEM 59a introduces thestudent to a number of topics of currentinterest in physical chemistry as well asproviding experimental verification ofchemical principles in thermodynamics,kinetics, macromolecules, semiconductors,nanochemistry, photochemistry, andelectrochemistry. The properties, reactions,and structure of compounds are understoodby evaluating their physiochemicalresponses to changes in experimentalconditions. The experiments usespectroscopy, chromatography,electrochemical and other instrumentalmethods employed in the modern chemicallaboratory. The program includes themethodology of quantitative measurement,statistical data analysis, and report writing.One one-hour lecture and one afternoon oflaboratory per week. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Rose

CHEM 59b Advanced ExperimentalCHEM 59b Advanced ExperimentalCHEM 59b Advanced ExperimentalCHEM 59b Advanced ExperimentalCHEM 59b Advanced ExperimentalChemistryChemistryChemistryChemistryChemistry[ sn ]Prerequisites: A satisfactory grade (C- orbetter) in CHEM 18b or equivalent; CHEM141a, 142a or 143b (may be takenconcurrently) or equivalent. Laboratory fee:$45 per semester.CHEM 59a and b form a two-semestersequence, either half of which may be takenindependently. CHEM 59b exposes studentsto a variety of physiochemical phenomena,but with a strong central theme inspectroscopy. Starting with a generaldiscussion of interaction of radiation withmatter, it develops into fluorescencespectroscopy leading to rotationalrelaxation of proteins in solution, Ramanscattering by vibrating molecules, laserspectroscopy of molecular iodine,nanosecond kinetics of excimer formation,and circular dichroism investigation of ahelix-coil transition of a polypeptide. One,one-hour lecture and one afternoon oflaboratory per week. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Chan

CHEM 95a Directed Studies in ChemistryCHEM 95a Directed Studies in ChemistryCHEM 95a Directed Studies in ChemistryCHEM 95a Directed Studies in ChemistryCHEM 95a Directed Studies in ChemistryPrerequisites: CHEM 25a and 29a, orequivalent. Does not meet the majorrequirements in chemistry. Laboratory fee:$45 per semester. May not be repeated forcredit. A designated library trainingcomponent must be completed as soon as itis offered.Readings and/or independent laboratorywork. Periodic conferences with advisor anda final written report. CHEM 95a and 95bmay be taken individually as one-semestercourses or together as a year-long sequence.Usually offered every year.Staff

CHEM 95b Directed Studies in ChemistryCHEM 95b Directed Studies in ChemistryCHEM 95b Directed Studies in ChemistryCHEM 95b Directed Studies in ChemistryCHEM 95b Directed Studies in ChemistryPrerequisites: CHEM 25a and 29a, orequivalent. Does not meet the majorrequirements in chemistry. Laboratory fee:$45 per semester. May not be repeated forcredit. A designated library trainingcomponent must be completed as soon as itis offered.Readings and/or independent laboratorywork. Periodic conferences with advisor anda final written report. CHEM 95a and 95bmay be taken individually as one-semestercourses or together as a year-long sequence.Usually offered every year.Staff

CHEM 99d Senior ResearchCHEM 99d Senior ResearchCHEM 99d Senior ResearchCHEM 99d Senior ResearchCHEM 99d Senior ResearchPrerequisites: CHEM 41a, 59a or 59b, orequivalent, which may be takenconcurrently. Open only to senior honorscandidates. Does not meet the majorrequirements in chemistry. Laboratory fee:$45 per semester. A designated librarytraining component must be completed assoon as it is offered. At the end of the firstsemester, the introduction to the researchthesis with extensive bibliography is due.A year-long course focused on a researchproject with a member of the department.Successful completion of the course willinvolve the writing of a detailed report onthe project. Usually offered every year.Staff


CHEM 110b Instrumental AnalyticalCHEM 110b Instrumental AnalyticalCHEM 110b Instrumental AnalyticalCHEM 110b Instrumental AnalyticalCHEM 110b Instrumental AnalyticalChemistryChemistryChemistryChemistryChemistry[ sn ]Prerequisite: Satisfactory grade(s) in CHEM41a and b, CHEM 59a and b, or equivalent.Laboratory fee: $45.Techniques of instrumental chemicalanalysis. Application of instrumentalmethods to the separation and analysis ofcomplex mixtures. Students rotate throughongoing research laboratories. Datatreatment includes computers in theanalytical chemistry laboratory. Twoafternoons per week; approximately twohours of laboratory lecture and six hours oflaboratory per week. Offered on request.Staff

CHEM 121a Inorganic Chemistry I,CHEM 121a Inorganic Chemistry I,CHEM 121a Inorganic Chemistry I,CHEM 121a Inorganic Chemistry I,CHEM 121a Inorganic Chemistry I,LecturesLecturesLecturesLecturesLectures[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade in CHEM25a and b.Simple bonding theory. Symmetry,structure, and bonding in inorganiccompounds. Solid-state chemistry; ionicand electronic conductors. Applications ofgroup theory and bonding theory to maingroup compounds and transition metalcomplexes. Coordination chemistry:isomerism, structure, and reactions.Usually offered every year.Mr. Foxman

CHEM 122b Inorganic Chemistry II,CHEM 122b Inorganic Chemistry II,CHEM 122b Inorganic Chemistry II,CHEM 122b Inorganic Chemistry II,CHEM 122b Inorganic Chemistry II,LecturesLecturesLecturesLecturesLectures[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade in CHEM25a and b.Molecular orbital theory in organometallicchemistry. Acid-base concepts. Introductionto the synthesis, structure, and applicationsof organotransition metal compounds.Usually offered every year.Mr. Ozerov

CHEM 123b Bioinorganic ChemistryCHEM 123b Bioinorganic ChemistryCHEM 123b Bioinorganic ChemistryCHEM 123b Bioinorganic ChemistryCHEM 123b Bioinorganic Chemistry[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade in CHEM25a and b.Bioinorganic chemistry involves the studyof metal species in biological systems.Nearly one-third of proteins contain a metalcofactor. These cofactors catalyze anenormous breadth of chemical reactions,including many not yet accessible throughconventional syntheses. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Agar

CHEM 129b Special Topics in InorganicCHEM 129b Special Topics in InorganicCHEM 129b Special Topics in InorganicCHEM 129b Special Topics in InorganicCHEM 129b Special Topics in InorganicChemistry: Introduction to X-Ray StructureChemistry: Introduction to X-Ray StructureChemistry: Introduction to X-Ray StructureChemistry: Introduction to X-Ray StructureChemistry: Introduction to X-Ray StructureDeterminationDeterminationDeterminationDeterminationDetermination[ sn ]Topics include basic diffraction and spacegroup theory, practical manipulations ofcrystals and X-ray diffraction equipment,solving crystal structures, andinterpretation of structural chemistry.Course features self-paced exercises on PCs.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Foxman

CHEM 130a Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 130a Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 130a Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 130a Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 130a Advanced Organic Chemistry:StructureStructureStructureStructureStructure[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade in CHEM25a and b, or the equivalent.Chemical bonding and structure,stereochemical principles andconformational analysis, organic reactionmechanisms, structures and activities ofreactive intermediates, and pericyclicreactions. Usually offered every year.Mr. Yu

CHEM 131a Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 131a Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 131a Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 131a Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 131a Advanced Organic Chemistry:Topics in Structure and ReactivityTopics in Structure and ReactivityTopics in Structure and ReactivityTopics in Structure and ReactivityTopics in Structure and Reactivity[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade in CHEM25a and b, or the equivalent.Broad coverage of a variety oftransformations involving additions,eliminations, substitutions, oxidations,reductions, and rearrangements. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

CHEM 132b Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 132b Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 132b Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 132b Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 132b Advanced Organic Chemistry:SpectroscopySpectroscopySpectroscopySpectroscopySpectroscopy[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade in CHEM25a and b, or the equivalent.Application of spectroscopy to theelucidation of structure andstereochemistry of organic compounds,with emphasis on modern NMR and MSmethods. Usually offered every year.Mr. Snider

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CHEM 134b Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 134b Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 134b Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 134b Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 134b Advanced Organic Chemistry:SynthesisSynthesisSynthesisSynthesisSynthesis[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade in CHEM25a and b, or the equivalent.Modern synthetic methods are covered,with an emphasis on mechanism andstereochemical control. Formation ofcarbon-carbon single and double bonds andcarbocycles and procedures for oxidation,reduction, and functional group interchangeare discussed. Selected total syntheses areexamined. Usually offered every year.Mr. Deng

CHEM 135a Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 135a Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 135a Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 135a Advanced Organic Chemistry:CHEM 135a Advanced Organic Chemistry:Synthesis IISynthesis IISynthesis IISynthesis IISynthesis II[ sn ]Prerequisite: CHEM 25b or permission ofthe instructor.The application of asymmetric and catalyticmethods in organic synthesis is illustrated,with an emphasis on metal catalysts andstereoselectivity. Examples of trial-and-error discoveries and rational design ofsuperior catalysts in a wide range ofimportant reactions includinghydrogenation, epoxidation,dihydroxylation, C-H activation, and C-Cbond forming reactions are covered. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Yu

CHEM 137b The Chemistry of OrganicCHEM 137b The Chemistry of OrganicCHEM 137b The Chemistry of OrganicCHEM 137b The Chemistry of OrganicCHEM 137b The Chemistry of OrganicNatural ProductsNatural ProductsNatural ProductsNatural ProductsNatural Products[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade in CHEM25a and b, or the equivalent.Natural products chemistry is surveyedwithin a biosynthetic framework.Occurrence, isolation, structureelucidation, biosynthesis, and biomimeticsynthesis are covered with an emphasis onmodern methods of establishingbiosynthesis and biomimetic syntheses.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Snider

CHEM 141a Physical Chemistry:CHEM 141a Physical Chemistry:CHEM 141a Physical Chemistry:CHEM 141a Physical Chemistry:CHEM 141a Physical Chemistry:Thermodynamics and StatisticalThermodynamics and StatisticalThermodynamics and StatisticalThermodynamics and StatisticalThermodynamics and StatisticalThermodynamicsThermodynamicsThermodynamicsThermodynamicsThermodynamics[ sn ]Prerequisite: Satisfactory grade in CHEM11a/15a and CHEM 11b/15b or equivalent.MATH 10a,b or equivalent. PHYS 11a,b or15a,b or equivalent. Organic chemistry isalso recommended.Classical and statistical thermodynamics;principles, tools, and applications inchemistry and biology. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

CHEM 142a Physical Chemistry: QuantumCHEM 142a Physical Chemistry: QuantumCHEM 142a Physical Chemistry: QuantumCHEM 142a Physical Chemistry: QuantumCHEM 142a Physical Chemistry: QuantumMechanics and SpectroscopyMechanics and SpectroscopyMechanics and SpectroscopyMechanics and SpectroscopyMechanics and Spectroscopy[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade in CHEM11a/15a and CHEM 11b/15b or equivalent;Math 10a,b or equivalent, Phys 11a,b or15a,b or equivalent. Organic chemistry isalso recommended.Solutions to the Schrodinger equation ofrelevance to spectroscopic methods such asUV/visible spectroscopy, nuclear magneticresonance and infrared spectroscopy;introduction to quantum mechanicalcalculations and computational methods,density matrix and operator formalisms.Usually offered every year.Staff

CHEM 143b Physical Chemistry: Kinetics,CHEM 143b Physical Chemistry: Kinetics,CHEM 143b Physical Chemistry: Kinetics,CHEM 143b Physical Chemistry: Kinetics,CHEM 143b Physical Chemistry: Kinetics,Dynamics, and TransportDynamics, and TransportDynamics, and TransportDynamics, and TransportDynamics, and Transport[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade in CHEM11a/15a and CHEM 11b/15b or equivalent;Math 10a,b or equivalent, Phys 11a,b or15a,b or equivalent. Organic chemistry isalso recommended.Macroscopic kinetics: elementary reactionsand rate laws. Kinetic study of reactionmechanisms: techniques for kineticmeasurements, fast reactions, treatment ofkinetic data. Microscopic kinetics:molecular dynamics, transition statetheory, reactions in the gas phase and insolution. Catalytic and chain reactions,enzyme kinetics. Nonlinear dynamics:chemical oscillations and waves. Usuallyoffered every other year.Staff

CHEM 144a Physical Chemistry:CHEM 144a Physical Chemistry:CHEM 144a Physical Chemistry:CHEM 144a Physical Chemistry:CHEM 144a Physical Chemistry:Computational ChemistryComputational ChemistryComputational ChemistryComputational ChemistryComputational Chemistry[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade in CHEM11a/15a and CHEM 11b/15b or equivalent;Math 10a,b or equivalent, Phys 11a,b or15a,b or equivalent. Organic chemistry isalso recommended.Topics in computational chemistry:applications of quantum mechanics tostructural and spectroscopic analysis ofsmall molecules; molecular dynamics andMonte Carlo simulations ofbiomacromolecules. Standardcomputational programs are used bystudents to perform homework exercises.Usually offered every other year.Mr. Jordan

CHEM 146a Single Molecular SpectroscopyCHEM 146a Single Molecular SpectroscopyCHEM 146a Single Molecular SpectroscopyCHEM 146a Single Molecular SpectroscopyCHEM 146a Single Molecular Spectroscopy[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade in CHEM11a/15a and CHEM 11b/15b or equivalent;MATH 10a,b or equivalent, PHYS 11a,b orPHYS 15 a,b, or equivalent.Studies single molecule spectroscopytechniques including fluorescencemicroscopy experiments, laser tweezers,magnetic tweezers, and atomic forcemicroscopy, along with their applications tochemical and biological systems. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Gershenson

CHEM 147b Physical Chemistry - MassCHEM 147b Physical Chemistry - MassCHEM 147b Physical Chemistry - MassCHEM 147b Physical Chemistry - MassCHEM 147b Physical Chemistry - MassSpectrometrySpectrometrySpectrometrySpectrometrySpectrometry[ sn ]Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade in CHEM11b/15b or equivalent or permission of theinstructor. Organic chemistry is alsorecommended.The process of ionization, ion separation,and ion detection is taught at thetheoretical level, and applied to theunderstanding of modern massspectrometry. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Agar

CHEM 150b Special Topics in ChemistryCHEM 150b Special Topics in ChemistryCHEM 150b Special Topics in ChemistryCHEM 150b Special Topics in ChemistryCHEM 150b Special Topics in Chemistry[ qr sn ]Topics vary from year to year. Usuallyoffered every third year.Staff


CHEM 200a Advanced ChemistryCHEM 200a Advanced ChemistryCHEM 200a Advanced ChemistryCHEM 200a Advanced ChemistryCHEM 200a Advanced ChemistryLaboratory ILaboratory ILaboratory ILaboratory ILaboratory IUsually offered every year.Staff

CHEM 200b Advanced ChemistryCHEM 200b Advanced ChemistryCHEM 200b Advanced ChemistryCHEM 200b Advanced ChemistryCHEM 200b Advanced ChemistryLaboratory IILaboratory IILaboratory IILaboratory IILaboratory IIUsually offered every year.Staff

CHEM 220c Inorganic Chemistry SeminarCHEM 220c Inorganic Chemistry SeminarCHEM 220c Inorganic Chemistry SeminarCHEM 220c Inorganic Chemistry SeminarCHEM 220c Inorganic Chemistry SeminarRequired of graduate students in inorganicchemistry every semester.Staff

CHEM 224b Chemistry of OrganometallicCHEM 224b Chemistry of OrganometallicCHEM 224b Chemistry of OrganometallicCHEM 224b Chemistry of OrganometallicCHEM 224b Chemistry of OrganometallicCompoundsCompoundsCompoundsCompoundsCompoundsThe chemistry of organo-transition metalcomplexes, including their structures,bonding, reactivity, and use in industrialprocesses and organic synthesis. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Ozerov

CHEM 230c Organic Chemistry SeminarCHEM 230c Organic Chemistry SeminarCHEM 230c Organic Chemistry SeminarCHEM 230c Organic Chemistry SeminarCHEM 230c Organic Chemistry SeminarRequired of graduate students in organicchemistry every semester.Staff

CHEM 240c Physical Chemistry SeminarCHEM 240c Physical Chemistry SeminarCHEM 240c Physical Chemistry SeminarCHEM 240c Physical Chemistry SeminarCHEM 240c Physical Chemistry SeminarRequired of graduate students in physicalchemistry every semester.Staff

CHEM 243b Statistical ThermodynamicsCHEM 243b Statistical ThermodynamicsCHEM 243b Statistical ThermodynamicsCHEM 243b Statistical ThermodynamicsCHEM 243b Statistical ThermodynamicsElementary statistical mechanics ofensembles of molecules and applications tothermodynamic systems. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Jordan

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CHEM 245a Ultrafast SpectroscopyCHEM 245a Ultrafast SpectroscopyCHEM 245a Ultrafast SpectroscopyCHEM 245a Ultrafast SpectroscopyCHEM 245a Ultrafast SpectroscopyUltrafast laser-based spectroscopytechniques and their applications tochemical and biological systems arepresented. Topics include the generation offemtosecond laser pulses, pump-probespectroscopy, time and frequency domainspectroscopy, and ultrafast dynamics ofchemical reactions and biomolecularmotions. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Gershenson

CHEM 246b Advanced NMR SpectroscopyCHEM 246b Advanced NMR SpectroscopyCHEM 246b Advanced NMR SpectroscopyCHEM 246b Advanced NMR SpectroscopyCHEM 246b Advanced NMR SpectroscopyA detailed discussion of modern NMRmethods will be presented. The course isdesigned so as to be accessible tononspecialists, but still provide a strongbackground in the theory and practice ofmodern NMR techniques. Topics includethe theory of pulse and multidimensionalNMR experiments, chemical shift, scalarand dipolar coupling, NOE, spin-operatorformalism, heteronuclear and inverse-detection methods, Hartmann-Hahn andspin-locking experiments. Experimentalconsiderations such as pulse sequencedesign, phase cycling, and gradient methodswill be discussed. Guest lecturers willprovide insight into particular topics suchas solid-state NMR and NMR instrumentaldesign. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Pochapsky

CHEM 298a Independent StudyCHEM 298a Independent StudyCHEM 298a Independent StudyCHEM 298a Independent StudyCHEM 298a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

CHEM 401d Dissertation ResearchCHEM 401d Dissertation ResearchCHEM 401d Dissertation ResearchCHEM 401d Dissertation ResearchCHEM 401d Dissertation ResearchIndependent research for the Ph.D degree.Specific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff

Chemistry ColloquiumChemistry ColloquiumChemistry ColloquiumChemistry ColloquiumChemistry Colloquium

Lectures by faculty and invited speakers.Required of all graduate students.Noncredit.


BCHM 100aBCHM 100aBCHM 100aBCHM 100aBCHM 100aIntroductory Biochemistry



BCHM 103bBCHM 103bBCHM 103bBCHM 103bBCHM 103bAdvanced Biochemistry: InformationTransfer Mechanisms





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Qun AoQun AoQun AoQun AoQun Ao(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)



CHIN 10a Beginning ChineseCHIN 10a Beginning ChineseCHIN 10a Beginning ChineseCHIN 10a Beginning ChineseCHIN 10a Beginning ChineseMandarin and the “Pin Yin” systems aretaught in this intensive training course,intended for students with no previousknowledge of Chinese. Class meets fourdays per week plus one section of individualconversation. Offers training in basicChinese grammar, speaking, auralcomprehension, reading, and writing.Usually offered every fall.Staff

CHIN 20b Continuing ChineseCHIN 20b Continuing ChineseCHIN 20b Continuing ChineseCHIN 20b Continuing ChineseCHIN 20b Continuing ChinesePrerequisite: CHIN 10a.Continuation of CHIN 10a. Usually offeredevery spring.Staff

CHIN 29b Pathways for Chinese LiteracyCHIN 29b Pathways for Chinese LiteracyCHIN 29b Pathways for Chinese LiteracyCHIN 29b Pathways for Chinese LiteracyCHIN 29b Pathways for Chinese LiteracyFor students who have significant bilingualbackground in Chinese Mandarin or a non-Mandarin dialect (e.g., Cantonese), namelylistening and speaking abilities acquired inthe home. Reading and writing skills areemphasized, but standard Mandarinpronunciation and grammatical structureare also stressed. Students who successfullycomplete this course can take an exemptiontest to fulfill the foreign languagerequirement. Usually offered every year.Staff

CHIN 30a Intermediate ChineseCHIN 30a Intermediate ChineseCHIN 30a Intermediate ChineseCHIN 30a Intermediate ChineseCHIN 30a Intermediate Chinese[ fl ]A continuation of CHIN 20b. Developmentof skills in speaking, reading, and writing,including the writing of short essays.Usually offered every fall.Staff

CHIN 40b Advanced Intermediate ChineseCHIN 40b Advanced Intermediate ChineseCHIN 40b Advanced Intermediate ChineseCHIN 40b Advanced Intermediate ChineseCHIN 40b Advanced Intermediate Chinese[ fl hum ]Continuation of CHIN 30a. Usually offeredevery spring.Staff

CHIN 98a Readings in Modern ChineseCHIN 98a Readings in Modern ChineseCHIN 98a Readings in Modern ChineseCHIN 98a Readings in Modern ChineseCHIN 98a Readings in Modern ChinesePrerequisite: CHIN 40b or equivalent.A continuation of CHIN 40b. Includes anintroduction to readings in modern Chineseliterature. Usually offered every year.Staff

CHIN 98b Readings in Modern ChineseCHIN 98b Readings in Modern ChineseCHIN 98b Readings in Modern ChineseCHIN 98b Readings in Modern ChineseCHIN 98b Readings in Modern ChinesePrerequisite: CHIN 40b or equivalent.A continuation of CHIN 98a. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff


CHIN 105a Advanced Conversation andCHIN 105a Advanced Conversation andCHIN 105a Advanced Conversation andCHIN 105a Advanced Conversation andCHIN 105a Advanced Conversation andComposition IComposition IComposition IComposition IComposition I[ hum wi fl ]Prerequisite: CHIN 40b or equivalent.Designed for advanced students who wishto enhance and improve their skills inspeaking, reading, and writing throughreading and discussions of Chinese texts onvarious topics. Speaking and listening skillswill be developed through audiotapes,guided conversation, and oral presentation.Usually offered every year.Staff

CHIN 105b Advanced Conversation andCHIN 105b Advanced Conversation andCHIN 105b Advanced Conversation andCHIN 105b Advanced Conversation andCHIN 105b Advanced Conversation andComposition IIComposition IIComposition IIComposition IIComposition II[ hum wi fl ]Prerequisite: CHIN 40b or equivalent.Designed for advanced students who wishto enhance and improve their speakingproficiency and writing skill. Speakingskills will be developed through guidedconversation, discussion of texts and filmsand oral presentation. Exercises and essayswill be used to improve students’ writingskills. Usually offered every year.Staff

CHIN 106b Business Chinese and CultureCHIN 106b Business Chinese and CultureCHIN 106b Business Chinese and CultureCHIN 106b Business Chinese and CultureCHIN 106b Business Chinese and Culture[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: CHIN 40b or equivalent.An advanced Chinese course, wherestudents will develop their languageproficiency and cultural knowledge inprofessional settings such as the workplace. The course is conducted entirely inChinese and is designed for students whowant to sharpen their language skills andreach a higher level of proficiency in whichthey are able to read newspapers, magazinesor professional documents, as well as toimprove their communicative ability, andto enhance their self-confidence in Chinesework places. Usually offered every yearMs. Ao

CHIN 130b China on Films: The Changes ofCHIN 130b China on Films: The Changes ofCHIN 130b China on Films: The Changes ofCHIN 130b China on Films: The Changes ofCHIN 130b China on Films: The Changes ofChinese CultureChinese CultureChinese CultureChinese CultureChinese Culture[ hum nw ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishand all films viewed have English subtitles.Focuses on the enormous changes underwayin Chinese society, politics, and culture.Helps students to identify and understandthese fundamental transformations througha representative, exciting selection ofreadings and films. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Ao

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Department of

Classical StudiesCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


The Department of Classical Studies offers courses in thelanguages, literatures, history, and archaeology of ancient Greeceand ancient Rome, two cultures that are the intellectual, social,political, legal, scientific, and artistic origin of Westerncivilization. Along with the Hebrew Bible, the scholarly study ofthese cultures, which goes back to the death of Alexander theGreat, is the original subject of university study. Their brillianceand beauty have not ceased to beguile and inform students formore than 2,000 years.

A major in classical studies offers the opportunity to learn aboutall aspects of life in Greece and Rome. Aside from its aesthetic,spiritual, moral, and intellectual value, that study can havepractical use as well: for example, the study of Latin is a provenkey to communication skills in English and in the Romancelanguages; moreover, Latin and Greek have long been, andcontinue to be, sources of technical concepts and vocabulary inall fields of study, from cybernetics to political economy by wayof astronomy and zoology.

A major in classical studies also enhances preparation for a widenumber of professional fields, including law and medicine, aswell as for the graduate study of literature, history, fine arts,archaeology, anthropology, philosophy, religion, and classicsitself. The requirements for the major are designed to be flexible,so that individual students can focus their program around aparticular interest like art and archaeology, history, or literature.


Many of the courses in the Department of Classical Studies fulfillgeneral University requirements: school distribution requirements (inthree of the schools), writing intensive course requirements, andforeign language proficiency. Classical studies affords students manyopportunities to explore interdisciplinary connections betweenGreece and Rome and with many other civilizations, both ancient andmodern. Besides the intense study of two ancient languages andliteratures, the department offers comprehensive courses in the art,archaeology, and history of the Greeks and Romans. We encouragestudents who have had some background in Greek and Latin toresume their study of those languages as soon as possible afterentering Brandeis, as those skills are more difficult to retrieve after apassage of time. Brandeis has a placement test to determine the levelof instruction at which a student should begin his/her study of Latin.The test, which cannot be “self-scored,” can be downloaded from thewebsite of the Office of the University Registrar; follow thesubmission directions indicated. Students who have had nobackground in Greek or Latin languages should try to begin one ofthem as soon as possible after entering Brandeis. Each is a window onan entire civilization.


Ann O. Koloski-Ostrow, ChairAnn O. Koloski-Ostrow, ChairAnn O. Koloski-Ostrow, ChairAnn O. Koloski-Ostrow, ChairAnn O. Koloski-Ostrow, ChairRoman and Greek art and archaeology.Latin texts. Pompeii. Ancient technology.Mythology in classical art.

Patricia A. JohnstonPatricia A. JohnstonPatricia A. JohnstonPatricia A. JohnstonPatricia A. JohnstonLatin and Greek language and literature.Vergil. Ancient religion. Mystery cults.

Leonard C. MuellnerLeonard C. MuellnerLeonard C. MuellnerLeonard C. MuellnerLeonard C. MuellnerGreek and Latin language and literature.Homeric texts. Ancient poetics. Linguistics.Mythology.

Cheryl L. Walker, Undergraduate AdvisingCheryl L. Walker, Undergraduate AdvisingCheryl L. Walker, Undergraduate AdvisingCheryl L. Walker, Undergraduate AdvisingCheryl L. Walker, Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHeadRoman and Greek history. Caesar.Alexander the Great. Medieval literatureand culture.


A.A.A.A.A. Required of all majors: A minimum of nine semester coursesin classical studies, to include one course in Greek or Latin, level30 or higher; one course in history appropriate for the languagechosen (for Greek, CLAS 100a; for Roman, HIST 103a); onecourse in the art and archaeology of the appropriate culture (forGreek, CLAS 133a; for Roman, CLAS 134b).

B.B.B.B.B. Graduation with honors in classical studies may be achievedby completing a senior essay in one semester (CLAS 97a or b;LAT 97a or b; or GRK 97a or b) or by taking a year-long course(CLAS 99d or LAT 99d or GRk 99d) culminating in a seniorthesis. One semester course credit from this year-long two-semester course may be counted towards the nine requiredcourses with the consent of the thesis advisor.

C.C.C.C.C. We strongly urge classical studies majors to work in bothGreek and Latin languages since both define our field of study. Inspecial circumstances students may petition for exemptionswithin the spirit of the disciplines of classical studies. Weencourage students to think creatively about their programs. An

approved summer archaeological excavation, study tour, or museuminternship, completed for credit, may be counted as fulfilling onecourse requirement for the major. The Education Program (q.v.) canprovide licensure (formerly certification) for teaching Latin andclassical humanities in high schools in Massachusetts and severalother states, including Connecticut and New York. Such licensurecan be obtained concurrently with the Brandeis bachelor’s degree byadditionally completing approved courses in the Education Program.Interested students should meet with the Director of the EducationProgram early in their course of study to ensure sufficient time totake the course sequence.

Classical studies majors must choose one of three tracks of study.The track in classics includes both Greek and Latin languages andliteratures, whereas the track in Greek or Latin literature requiresjust one core language and literature. The track in classicalarchaeology and ancient history places less emphasis on language andmore upon courses in ancient history, ancient art, and archaeology.With departmental approval, various archaeological excavationprograms may be substituted for some required courses.

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Classics TrackClassics TrackClassics TrackClassics TrackClassics TrackA.A.A.A.A. Five additional language courses numbered 30 or higher withat least two in each language (Greek and Latin).

B.B.B.B.B. A second survey in Greek or Roman history. If CLAS 100a(Greek History) completed the core requirement, HIST 103a(Roman History) must also be taken, and vice versa.

Greek or Latin Literature TrackGreek or Latin Literature TrackGreek or Latin Literature TrackGreek or Latin Literature TrackGreek or Latin Literature TrackA.A.A.A.A. Three semester courses in Greek or Latin numbered 30 orhigher.

B.B.B.B.B. A combination of three semester courses selected from coursestaught in or cross-listed by the Department of Classical Studies,where such courses have a significant classical component, asapproved by the student’s departmental advisor.

Classical Archaeology and Ancient History TrackClassical Archaeology and Ancient History TrackClassical Archaeology and Ancient History TrackClassical Archaeology and Ancient History TrackClassical Archaeology and Ancient History TrackA. A. A. A. A. A second survey in Greek or Roman history. If CLAS 100a(Greek History) completed the core requirement, HIST 103a(Roman History) must also be taken, and vice versa.

B. B. B. B. B. A second survey in the art and archaeology of Greece or Rome.If CLAS 133a (Greek Art) completed the core requirement, CLAS134b (Roman Art) must also be taken, and vice versa.

C. C. C. C. C. A topics course (CLAS 115b, 145b, etc.).

D. D. D. D. D. A combination of three semester courses selected from coursestaught in or cross-listed by the Department of Classical Studies,where such courses have a significant classical component, asapproved by the student’s departmental advisor.

Independent Concentration in Classical & English LiteratureIndependent Concentration in Classical & English LiteratureIndependent Concentration in Classical & English LiteratureIndependent Concentration in Classical & English LiteratureIndependent Concentration in Classical & English LiteratureA student interested in an independent major in classical and Englishliterature may petition for such through the Office of UndergraduateAcademic Affairs. Generally, an independent major in classical andEnglish literature requires a minimum of five courses in English, fivecourses in Greek and/or Latin at level 30 or higher, and a senioressay.

Minor in Classical StudiesMinor in Classical StudiesMinor in Classical StudiesMinor in Classical StudiesMinor in Classical StudiesFive courses are required. These may be any combination of ancientlanguage courses at level 30 or higher and any CLAS or cross-listedcourses. Three of the five courses in the minor must be taught bymembers of the Department of Classical Studies.

Note: All classical studies courses (CLAS) are taught in English, andassigned reading materials are in English.


HUM 10a The Western CanonHUM 10a The Western CanonHUM 10a The Western CanonHUM 10a The Western CanonHUM 10a The Western Canon[ hum ]This course may not be taken for credit bystudents who have taken ENG 10a.Foundational texts of the Western canon:Bible, Homer, Virgil, and Dante. Thematicemphases and supplementary texts varyfrom year to year.Mr. Flesch

CLAS 98a Directed ReadingCLAS 98a Directed ReadingCLAS 98a Directed ReadingCLAS 98a Directed ReadingCLAS 98a Directed ReadingUsually offered every year.Staff

CLAS 98b Directed ReadingCLAS 98b Directed ReadingCLAS 98b Directed ReadingCLAS 98b Directed ReadingCLAS 98b Directed ReadingUsually offered every year.Staff

CLAS 99d Senior ResearchCLAS 99d Senior ResearchCLAS 99d Senior ResearchCLAS 99d Senior ResearchCLAS 99d Senior ResearchMajors will be guided by their thesisadvisor as they write their honors paper.Usually offered every year.Staff

CLAS 100a Survey of Greek History: BronzeCLAS 100a Survey of Greek History: BronzeCLAS 100a Survey of Greek History: BronzeCLAS 100a Survey of Greek History: BronzeCLAS 100a Survey of Greek History: BronzeAge to 323 B.C.E.Age to 323 B.C.E.Age to 323 B.C.E.Age to 323 B.C.E.Age to 323 B.C.E.[ hum ]The political and social development of theGreek city-states from Bronze Age originsto the death of Alexander. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Walker

CLAS 115b Topics in Greek and RomanCLAS 115b Topics in Greek and RomanCLAS 115b Topics in Greek and RomanCLAS 115b Topics in Greek and RomanCLAS 115b Topics in Greek and RomanHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory[ hum wi ]Topics vary from year to year and thecourse may be repeated for credit withpermission of the instructor; see theSchedule of Classes for the current topic.Usually offered every year.Ms. Walker

CLAS 120a Age of CaesarCLAS 120a Age of CaesarCLAS 120a Age of CaesarCLAS 120a Age of CaesarCLAS 120a Age of Caesar[ hum wi ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who took CLAS 115b in spring2005.The life and times of Gaius Julius Caesar(100-44 B.C.E) viewed through primarytexts in a variety of genres: from Caesarhimself to contemporaries Cicero andCatullus and biographers Plutarch andSuetonius. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Walker

CLAS 133a The Art and Archaeology ofCLAS 133a The Art and Archaeology ofCLAS 133a The Art and Archaeology ofCLAS 133a The Art and Archaeology ofCLAS 133a The Art and Archaeology ofAncient GreeceAncient GreeceAncient GreeceAncient GreeceAncient Greece[ ca hum ]Surveys the main forms and styles of Greekart and architecture from the Bronze Agethrough the Hellenistic period in mainlandGreece and on the islands of the Aegean.Archaeological remains and ancient literaryevidence help explore the relationshipsbetween culture, the visual arts, andsociety. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Koloski-Ostrow

CLAS 134b The Art and Archaeology ofCLAS 134b The Art and Archaeology ofCLAS 134b The Art and Archaeology ofCLAS 134b The Art and Archaeology ofCLAS 134b The Art and Archaeology ofAncient RomeAncient RomeAncient RomeAncient RomeAncient Rome[ ca hum ]Surveys the art and architecture of theancient Romans from the eighth centuryB.C.E. to the end of the empire in Sicily,mainland Italy (with focus on Rome, Ostia,Pompeii, and Herculaneum), and in theRoman provinces. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Koloski-Ostrow

CLAS 135a The Greek World and EgyptCLAS 135a The Greek World and EgyptCLAS 135a The Greek World and EgyptCLAS 135a The Greek World and EgyptCLAS 135a The Greek World and Egypt[ hum ]A survey of the relationship between Egyptand the Aegean World from the Bronze Ageuntil the Roman conquest. Over thecenturies of interaction, the culturesthemselves changed and so did the nature ofthe relations. Looks at clear-cut evidencefrom contacts not only in the archaeologicalrecord but also in the literary accounts ofboth the Greeks and the Egyptians. Alsoexplores less tangible evidence for culturetransfer in such areas as art and religion.Special one-time offering, spring 2006.Ms. Hussein

CLAS 145b Topics in Greek and Roman ArtCLAS 145b Topics in Greek and Roman ArtCLAS 145b Topics in Greek and Roman ArtCLAS 145b Topics in Greek and Roman ArtCLAS 145b Topics in Greek and Roman Artand Archaeologyand Archaeologyand Archaeologyand Archaeologyand Archaeology[ ca hum ]Topics vary from year to year and coursemay be repeated for credit. Topics includeWomen, Gender, and Sexuality in Greekand Roman Text and Art; Daily Life inAncient Rome; Ancient Technology; andAthens and The Golden Age of Greece. SeeSchedule of Classes for current topic anddescription. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Koloski-Ostrow

CLAS 150b Pompeii: Life in the Shadow ofCLAS 150b Pompeii: Life in the Shadow ofCLAS 150b Pompeii: Life in the Shadow ofCLAS 150b Pompeii: Life in the Shadow ofCLAS 150b Pompeii: Life in the Shadow ofVesuviusVesuviusVesuviusVesuviusVesuvius[ hum ca ]This course may not be repeated for creditby student who took CLAS 145b in spring2003 or spring 2005.Examines Pompeii and Herculaneum,buried by Vesuvius in 79 C.E., using theancient cities’ art, architecture, and wallwritings to understand the social, political,economic, and religious realities of Romanlife on the Bay of Naples, especially in thefirst century C.E. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Koloski-Ostrow

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CLAS 165a Roman Decadence: LatinCLAS 165a Roman Decadence: LatinCLAS 165a Roman Decadence: LatinCLAS 165a Roman Decadence: LatinCLAS 165a Roman Decadence: LatinLiterature in TranslationLiterature in TranslationLiterature in TranslationLiterature in TranslationLiterature in Translation[ hum ]Famous Roman texts (200 B.C.E.-200 C.E.)are read from social, historical,psychological, literary, and religiousviewpoints. The concept of “RomanDecadence” is challenged both by theRoman literary accomplishment itself andby its import on subsequent periods.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Koloski-Ostrow

CLAS 166a Medieval Literature: ACLAS 166a Medieval Literature: ACLAS 166a Medieval Literature: ACLAS 166a Medieval Literature: ACLAS 166a Medieval Literature: AMillennium of God, Sex, and DeathMillennium of God, Sex, and DeathMillennium of God, Sex, and DeathMillennium of God, Sex, and DeathMillennium of God, Sex, and Death[ hum wi ]A survey of medieval Latin literature intranslation, beginning with the fourthcentury church Fathers and ending with theearly Renaissance. Includes Augustine,Ambrose, Jerome, Egeria, Jordanes, Gregoryof Tours, Isidore of Seville, Bede, Alcuin,Einhard, Hroswitha, Geoffrey ofMonmouth, Hildegard, Anselm, and others.Usually offered every fourth year.Ms. Walker

CLAS 170a Classical MythologyCLAS 170a Classical MythologyCLAS 170a Classical MythologyCLAS 170a Classical MythologyCLAS 170a Classical Mythology[ hum ]An introduction to Greek and Romanmythology. Considers ancient songcultures, the relationship between myth,drama, and religion. Also explores visualrepresentations of myth. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Muellner

CLAS 171a Greek Epic and Athenian DramaCLAS 171a Greek Epic and Athenian DramaCLAS 171a Greek Epic and Athenian DramaCLAS 171a Greek Epic and Athenian DramaCLAS 171a Greek Epic and Athenian Drama[ hum ]Surveys Greek epic poetry and the tragicand comic drama produced in the city-stateof Athens (Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides,and Aristophanes). The intention is toconvey the place of these works in thesocial, political, religious, and intellectuallife of ancient Greece as well as theirenduring universality. Usually offered everyfourth year.Mr. Muellner

Greek and Latin CoursesGreek and Latin CoursesGreek and Latin CoursesGreek and Latin CoursesGreek and Latin Courses

All Greek and Latin courses numbered 40 orhigher require reading knowledge of therespective language.

GRK 10a Beginning Ancient GreekGRK 10a Beginning Ancient GreekGRK 10a Beginning Ancient GreekGRK 10a Beginning Ancient GreekGRK 10a Beginning Ancient GreekThe basics of Ancient Greek language andan initiation into the artistic, religious,social, political, and psychologicaldynamics of Ancient Greece. After takingits sequel, GRK 20b, students can readHomer or Plato in the original. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Muellner

GRK 20b Continuing Ancient GreekGRK 20b Continuing Ancient GreekGRK 20b Continuing Ancient GreekGRK 20b Continuing Ancient GreekGRK 20b Continuing Ancient GreekPrerequisite: GRK 10a.Fundamentals of Greek grammar throughreading. Usually offered every year.Mr. Muellner

GRK 30a Intermediate Ancient Greek:GRK 30a Intermediate Ancient Greek:GRK 30a Intermediate Ancient Greek:GRK 30a Intermediate Ancient Greek:GRK 30a Intermediate Ancient Greek:LiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature[ fl ]Prerequisite: GRK 20b or equivalent(consult instructor).Readings from Plato’s Apology andHerodotus’s Histories in Greek. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Walker

GRK 98a Directed ReadingGRK 98a Directed ReadingGRK 98a Directed ReadingGRK 98a Directed ReadingGRK 98a Directed ReadingGenerally reserved for those students whohave exhausted regular course offerings.Usually offered every year.Staff

GRK 98b Directed ReadingGRK 98b Directed ReadingGRK 98b Directed ReadingGRK 98b Directed ReadingGRK 98b Directed ReadingGenerally reserved for those students whohave exhausted regular course offerings.Usually offered every year.Staff

GRK 99d Senior ResearchGRK 99d Senior ResearchGRK 99d Senior ResearchGRK 99d Senior ResearchGRK 99d Senior ResearchFor seniors writing an honors thesis underdirection. Usually offered every year.Staff

GRK 110b Greek EpicGRK 110b Greek EpicGRK 110b Greek EpicGRK 110b Greek EpicGRK 110b Greek Epic[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: GRK 20b or equivalent(consult instructor).Selections from Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey,in Greek. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Muellner

GRK 115b Ancient Greek DramaGRK 115b Ancient Greek DramaGRK 115b Ancient Greek DramaGRK 115b Ancient Greek DramaGRK 115b Ancient Greek Drama[ fl hum ]The plays of Aeschylus, Aristophanes,Euripides, and Sophocles in Greek. Adifferent playwright is studied each year.See Schedule of Classes for current topic.Usually offered every fourth year.Mr. Muellner

GRK 120b Greek Prose AuthorsGRK 120b Greek Prose AuthorsGRK 120b Greek Prose AuthorsGRK 120b Greek Prose AuthorsGRK 120b Greek Prose Authors[ hum fl ]Selections from Herodotus, Thucydides,Plato, Aristotle, Demosthenes, and otherprose authors, in Greek. See Schedule ofClasses for current topic. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Muellner

LAT 10a Beginning LatinLAT 10a Beginning LatinLAT 10a Beginning LatinLAT 10a Beginning LatinLAT 10a Beginning LatinAn introduction to Latin grammar, based onLatin authors. Usually offered every year.Ms. Johnston

LAT 20b Continuing LatinLAT 20b Continuing LatinLAT 20b Continuing LatinLAT 20b Continuing LatinLAT 20b Continuing LatinPrerequisite: LAT 10a or permission of theinstructor.See LAT 10a for course description. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Johnston

LAT 30a Intermediate Latin: LiteratureLAT 30a Intermediate Latin: LiteratureLAT 30a Intermediate Latin: LiteratureLAT 30a Intermediate Latin: LiteratureLAT 30a Intermediate Latin: Literature[ fl ]Prerequisite: LAT 20b or permission of theinstructor.An introduction to Latin literature;selections of Latin prose and verse fromvarious periods. Usually offered every year.Ms. Koloski-Ostrow

LAT 98a Directed ReadingLAT 98a Directed ReadingLAT 98a Directed ReadingLAT 98a Directed ReadingLAT 98a Directed ReadingGenerally reserved for those students whohave exhausted regular course offerings.Usually offered every year.Staff

LAT 98b Directed ReadingLAT 98b Directed ReadingLAT 98b Directed ReadingLAT 98b Directed ReadingLAT 98b Directed ReadingGenerally reserved for those students whohave exhausted regular course offerings.Usually offered every year.Staff

LAT 99d Senior ResearchLAT 99d Senior ResearchLAT 99d Senior ResearchLAT 99d Senior ResearchLAT 99d Senior ResearchFor seniors writing an honors thesis underdirection. Usually offered every year.Staff

LAT 110b Advanced Latin CompositionLAT 110b Advanced Latin CompositionLAT 110b Advanced Latin CompositionLAT 110b Advanced Latin CompositionLAT 110b Advanced Latin Composition[ fl hum ]Poetry and prose composition. Offered onrequest.Ms. Johnston

LAT 114b Latin Prose AuthorsLAT 114b Latin Prose AuthorsLAT 114b Latin Prose AuthorsLAT 114b Latin Prose AuthorsLAT 114b Latin Prose Authors[ hum fl ]A close study of Cicero and other proseauthors. Offered on request.Staff

LAT 115a Roman DramaLAT 115a Roman DramaLAT 115a Roman DramaLAT 115a Roman DramaLAT 115a Roman Drama[ fl hum ]Selected plays of Plautus and Terence inLatin. Usually offered every fourth year.Ms. Johnston

LAT 116b Roman SatireLAT 116b Roman SatireLAT 116b Roman SatireLAT 116b Roman SatireLAT 116b Roman Satire[ hum fl ]The satires of Horace and Juvenal in Latin.Usually offered every fourth year.Ms. Johnston

LAT 117a Lucretius, De Rerum NaturaLAT 117a Lucretius, De Rerum NaturaLAT 117a Lucretius, De Rerum NaturaLAT 117a Lucretius, De Rerum NaturaLAT 117a Lucretius, De Rerum Natura[ fl hum ]Close reading (in Latin) and discussion ofpoetic and philosophical dimensions of thepoem. Usually offered every fourth year.Ms. Johnston

LAT 118a Latin Lyric and Elegiac PoetryLAT 118a Latin Lyric and Elegiac PoetryLAT 118a Latin Lyric and Elegiac PoetryLAT 118a Latin Lyric and Elegiac PoetryLAT 118a Latin Lyric and Elegiac Poetry[ fl hum ]Selections from Catullus, Horace,Propertius, Tibullus, and Ovid in Latin.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Johnston

LAT 118b Roman HistoriansLAT 118b Roman HistoriansLAT 118b Roman HistoriansLAT 118b Roman HistoriansLAT 118b Roman Historians[ fl hum ]Selections from the histories of JuliusCaesar, Sallust, Livy, and Tacitus, in Latin.Usually offered every fourth year.Ms. Walker

LAT 119b Ovid: MetamorphosesLAT 119b Ovid: MetamorphosesLAT 119b Ovid: MetamorphosesLAT 119b Ovid: MetamorphosesLAT 119b Ovid: Metamorphoses[ fl hum ]Selections from Ovid’s mythological-poetichistory of the universe in Latin. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Ms. Johnston

LAT 120a VergilLAT 120a VergilLAT 120a VergilLAT 120a VergilLAT 120a Vergil[ hum fl ]Selections from Vergil’s Eclogues, Georgics,and Aeneid in Latin. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Johnston

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LAT 125a Medieval LatinLAT 125a Medieval LatinLAT 125a Medieval LatinLAT 125a Medieval LatinLAT 125a Medieval Latin[ fl hum ]Surveys Medieval Latin prose and poetry,from the fourth to the 14th centuries, andtheir influence on subsequent English,French, and Italian literature. Materials willbe studied in the original Latin and English.Offered on request.Ms. Walker


HIST 103aHIST 103aHIST 103aHIST 103aHIST 103aRoman History to 455 C.E.

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ANTH 1aANTH 1aANTH 1aANTH 1aANTH 1aIntroduction to the Comparative Study ofHuman Societies

ANTH 60aANTH 60aANTH 60aANTH 60aANTH 60aArchaeological Methods

ANTH 60bANTH 60bANTH 60bANTH 60bANTH 60bArchaeological Analysis

FA 17aFA 17aFA 17aFA 17aFA 17aHistory of Art I: From Antiquity to theMiddle Ages

FA 41aFA 41aFA 41aFA 41aFA 41aArt and the Origins of Europe

HUM 10aHUM 10aHUM 10aHUM 10aHUM 10aThe Western Canon

NEJS 9aNEJS 9aNEJS 9aNEJS 9aNEJS 9aThe World of the Ancient Near East

NEJS 116aNEJS 116aNEJS 116aNEJS 116aNEJS 116aAncient Near Eastern Religion andMythology

NEJS 128bNEJS 128bNEJS 128bNEJS 128bNEJS 128bHistory of Jewish and Christian Women inthe Roman Empire

THA 1aTHA 1aTHA 1aTHA 1aTHA 1aThe Theater in History I

THA 160aTHA 160aTHA 160aTHA 160aTHA 160aHistory of Theater Design: Classical Periodto 1900

A graduate program

Coexistence and ConflictCourses of Study:Master of Arts


Graduate Program in Coexistence and ConflictGraduate Program in Coexistence and ConflictGraduate Program in Coexistence and ConflictGraduate Program in Coexistence and ConflictGraduate Program in Coexistence and ConflictManaging intercommunal conflict and violence is ever moreimportant to national and international security in today’s world.Societies are becoming much more diverse, and the globalizationof conflicts around issues of ethnicity, religion, and culture isincreasing. The Master’s Program in Coexistence and Conflicthas been designed to suit the requirements of people andorganizations working in divided and conflicted societies, atlocal, national, and international levels, who want to learn howto more effectively prevent, manage, and resolve such conflicts.

Participants reflect upon the different kinds of ethnic, religious,and cultural conflicts that have been emerging around the world,particularly since the end of the Cold War, and the reasons forsuch emergence. They will also look at the theories ofcontemporary intercommunal conflict as well as strategicinterventions to such conflicts including political, meditative,cultural, legislative, and developmental approaches. The programalso offers students the opportunity to develop dialogue andmediation skills for use in situations of intercommunal conflict.The program is particularly geared towards early and mid-careerprofessionals who are working, or who aspire to work, withingovernments or international agencies. It is also useful for thosewho are working in related fields such as security and diplomacy,aid and development, human rights, and education, as well asdemocracy and civil society work.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, givenin an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to this area of study. Candidates must also submit apersonal statement that discusses their reasons for applying for theM.A. and their career objectives and relevant experience. In addition,a curriculum vitae or resumé is required with three letters ofrecommendation, one of which should be from a supervisor in theinstitution in which the candidate is employed or recently employed.An interview, either in person or by telephone, may be required foradmission.

Faculty CommitteeFaculty CommitteeFaculty CommitteeFaculty CommitteeFaculty Committee

Mari Fitzduff, DirectorMari Fitzduff, DirectorMari Fitzduff, DirectorMari Fitzduff, DirectorMari Fitzduff, Director(Coexistence and Conflict)

Steven BurgSteven BurgSteven BurgSteven BurgSteven Burg(Politics)

Cynthia CohenCynthia CohenCynthia CohenCynthia CohenCynthia Cohen(Coexistence and Conflict)

Daniel TerrisDaniel TerrisDaniel TerrisDaniel TerrisDaniel Terris(American Studies)

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Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThe 16-month program involves one academic year in residenceat Brandeis in which students complete seven courses, followedby a three-month field placement and a master’s paper byDecember. In their second academic year, students will havenonresident status.

Required Core Courses (four courses)Required Core Courses (four courses)Required Core Courses (four courses)Required Core Courses (four courses)Required Core Courses (four courses)COEX 210a Coexistence and Conflict: Theory and AnalysisCOEX 220a Strategies for Coexistence InterventionsPOL 127b Managing Ethnic ConflictCOEX 230a Coexistence Research Methods

(half-credit course)

The program’s core courses are designed to introduce students totheoretical and practical approaches to conflict and theresolution of conflict and promotion of coexistence at local,regional, and national levels. COEX 210a (Coexistence andConflict: Theory and Analysis) and POL 127b (Managing EthnicConflict) are open to qualified undergraduates and graduatestudents from other departments. COEX 220a (Strategies forCoexistence Interventions) is open only to those who havecompleted COEX210a. COEX 230a (Coexistence ResearchMethods) is open only to students who are undertaking thecomplete master’s degree program.

Elective Courses (three courses)Elective Courses (three courses)Elective Courses (three courses)Elective Courses (three courses)Elective Courses (three courses)In addition to the core courses that will be obligatory, studentswill be encouraged to take advantage of the wide range of othercourses available at Brandeis which focus either on particularareas in conflict, or on related issues such as ethnicity andnationalism, race and ethnic relations, comparative human rightsperspectives, global civil society, American foreign policy, socialmovements, aid and development, economics, gender issues,organizational development, or governance. In addition,participants may choose to pursue a language course. Studentswill make choices from these electives based on their perceivedrelevance to their own apparent learning needs in relation to thefield, the particular needs of their existing or prospective fields ofwork, and the focus of their M.A. project.

All course selections and their relevance must be discussed with,and approved by, the program director.

Master’s Project and PaperMaster’s Project and PaperMaster’s Project and PaperMaster’s Project and PaperMaster’s Project and PaperAll students are required to complete an internship orindependent field work, with a concluding paper written underthe supervision of a faculty mentor. Students must develop anM.A. project designed to test their application of theory topractice, to expand their policy and practical experience, and,under supervision, to increase their security and comfort levelsat working in what is usually a contentious and sometimesdangerous field. In addition, the field project is planned to testand improve the width and depth of student’s professional skills,and to significantly increase their networks of collaboration.

The project will consist of either:

A. A. A. A. A. An internship of at least three months in a governmental ornongovernmental organization assisting with the development andimplementation of a policy or a program of coexistence intervention.Students will 1) identify an intervention or their particular part of anintervention; 2) set objectives and time lines; 3) secure partners wherenecessary for its implementation; 4) ensure that appropriatemonitoring and evaluating techniques are built into the programdesign; and 5) write a final report on the intervention.

B. B. B. B. B. Independent fieldwork for at least three months in a conflict area.Such fieldwork will be designed to assist the generation anddevelopment of new coexistence and conflict managementintervention options, and must be undertaken in partnership withpolicy makers or practitioners who are already working in the area.The report of this fieldwork includes feedback and evaluations fromprospective partners already working in the area. Students who are ona sabbatical from their place of employment, and whose courses ofstudy are funded by that employer, may carry out their project eitherwithin, or on behalf of, their sponsoring organization with theapproval of the program director.

The M.A. project will be undertaken under the direction andsupervision of the program director or other Brandeis facultymembers. Students are required to submit the master’s paper to thedirector by December of their continuation year in the program.Satisfactory completion of this report will be an essential part ofaccreditation for the M.A. degree.

A typical student’s program will be as follows:

Academic Year 1, Fall SemesterAcademic Year 1, Fall SemesterAcademic Year 1, Fall SemesterAcademic Year 1, Fall SemesterAcademic Year 1, Fall SemesterCOEX 210a Coexistence and Conflict: Theory and AnalysisPOL 127b Managing Ethnic ConflictOne elective course

Academic Year 1, Spring SemesterAcademic Year 1, Spring SemesterAcademic Year 1, Spring SemesterAcademic Year 1, Spring SemesterAcademic Year 1, Spring SemesterCOEX 220a Strategies For Coexistence InterventionsCOEX 230a Coexistence Research MethodsTwo elective courses

Academic Year 1, SummerAcademic Year 1, SummerAcademic Year 1, SummerAcademic Year 1, SummerAcademic Year 1, SummerMaster’s Project Field Work

Academic Year 2, Fall SemesterAcademic Year 2, Fall SemesterAcademic Year 2, Fall SemesterAcademic Year 2, Fall SemesterAcademic Year 2, Fall SemesterField work continuedMaster’s paper submitted by December

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe residence requirement for this program is one year of full-timestudy.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementThere is no foreign language requirement for the master’s degree.

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COEX 210a Coexistence and Conflict:COEX 210a Coexistence and Conflict:COEX 210a Coexistence and Conflict:COEX 210a Coexistence and Conflict:COEX 210a Coexistence and Conflict:Theory and AnalysisTheory and AnalysisTheory and AnalysisTheory and AnalysisTheory and AnalysisOpen only to students enrolled in the M.A.program in coexistence and conflict. Otherstudents considered with permission of theinstructor.Addresses the current and emerging contextof intercommunal conflict around the worldand the varying and developing theoreticalapproaches to the emergence and resolutionof such conflicts. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Fitzduff

COEX 220a Strategies for CoexistenceCOEX 220a Strategies for CoexistenceCOEX 220a Strategies for CoexistenceCOEX 220a Strategies for CoexistenceCOEX 220a Strategies for CoexistenceInterventionsInterventionsInterventionsInterventionsInterventionsOpen only to students enrolled in the M.A.program in coexistence and conflict. Otherstudents considered with permission of theinstructor.Studies the utilization of a variety ofmultifacted approaches to policy andpractice in coexistence and conflictinterventions as well as the strategic designand evaluation of such interventions.Usually offered every year.Ms. Fitzduff

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COEX 230a Coexistence Research MethodsCOEX 230a Coexistence Research MethodsCOEX 230a Coexistence Research MethodsCOEX 230a Coexistence Research MethodsCOEX 230a Coexistence Research MethodsOpen only to students enrolled in the M.A.program in coexistence and conflict. Mayyield half-course credit toward rate of workand graduation. Two semester hour credits.Preparation for the research necessary forthe required field project in the Master’sprogram in coexistence and conflict.Usually offered every year.Staff

COEX 240a Dialogue and Mediation SkillsCOEX 240a Dialogue and Mediation SkillsCOEX 240a Dialogue and Mediation SkillsCOEX 240a Dialogue and Mediation SkillsCOEX 240a Dialogue and Mediation SkillsOpen only to students enrolled in the M.A.program in coexistence and conflict. Otherstudents considered with permission of theinstructor.Addresses the theoretical and practicalapproaches to mediation and facilitationskills for people and organizations workingin areas of intercommunal conflict. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

COEX 250a The Arts of Building PeaceCOEX 250a The Arts of Building PeaceCOEX 250a The Arts of Building PeaceCOEX 250a The Arts of Building PeaceCOEX 250a The Arts of Building PeaceHow can music, theatre, poetry, literature,and visual arts contribute to communitydevelopment, coexistence, and non-violentsocial change? In the aftermath of violence,how can artists help communitiesreconcile? Students explore these questionsthrough interviews, case studies, andprojects. Usually offered every year.Ms. Cohen

COEX 297a Field ProjectCOEX 297a Field ProjectCOEX 297a Field ProjectCOEX 297a Field ProjectCOEX 297a Field ProjectPrerequisite: Two semesters as master’sstudent in coexistence and conflict orpermission of program director.Offers students an opportunity to apply thetheories and key themes covered in the corecourses in a real-life setting. Requirescompletion of at least three months of apaid or unpaid internship or field projectapproved and monitored by a facultyadvisor. The project could involve aresearch or consulting assignment or astructured internship in the fields ofcoexistence and conflict. Offered everyyear.Staff

COEX 298a Independent StudyCOEX 298a Independent StudyCOEX 298a Independent StudyCOEX 298a Independent StudyCOEX 298a Independent StudyMs. Fitzduff

Comparative HistorySee History.

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Comparative Literature Courses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


In comparative literature we explore literatures and cultureswithin and across national boundaries. We extend our study of“texts” beyond traditional literary genres to include visual artsand media, social discourses and practices, and other forms ofcultural expression. These forms pre-exist us—we are born into acertain culture, which consists of a set of discourses andpractices—and can be changed or modified by us. Our study ofcultural differences, diversities, and similarities, today and in thepast, will promote an understanding of our rapidly changingglobe; it will also develop the student’s critical perspective onhis or her own culture.

How to Become a Major or MinorHow to Become a Major or MinorHow to Become a Major or MinorHow to Become a Major or MinorHow to Become a Major or Minor

All students are welcome to enroll in any course in the programunless prerequisites are stipulated. Students interested in learningmore about the comparative literature major or minor are encouragedto speak with the undergraduate advising head for comparativeliterature. Keep in mind that three literature courses must be taken ina language other than English. Students are strongly encouraged tospend at least one semester abroad, preferably in a country whoseprimary language is not English.

Core FacultyCore FacultyCore FacultyCore FacultyCore Faculty

Richard Lansing, Chair and UndergraduateRichard Lansing, Chair and UndergraduateRichard Lansing, Chair and UndergraduateRichard Lansing, Chair and UndergraduateRichard Lansing, Chair and UndergraduateAdvising HeadAdvising HeadAdvising HeadAdvising HeadAdvising Head(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Roxanne DávilaRoxanne DávilaRoxanne DávilaRoxanne DávilaRoxanne Dávila(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Dian FoxDian FoxDian FoxDian FoxDian Fox(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Jane HaleJane HaleJane HaleJane HaleJane Hale(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Edward KaplanEdward KaplanEdward KaplanEdward KaplanEdward Kaplan(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Susan LanserSusan LanserSusan LanserSusan LanserSusan Lanser(Comparative Literature; English andAmerican Literature; Women’s and GenderStudies)

James MandrellJames MandrellJames MandrellJames MandrellJames Mandrell(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Michael RandallMichael RandallMichael RandallMichael RandallMichael Randall(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Esther RatnerEsther RatnerEsther RatnerEsther RatnerEsther Ratner(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Lucia Reyes de DeuLucia Reyes de DeuLucia Reyes de DeuLucia Reyes de DeuLucia Reyes de Deu(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Affiliate FacultyAffiliate FacultyAffiliate FacultyAffiliate FacultyAffiliate Faculty

Mary CampbellMary CampbellMary CampbellMary CampbellMary Campbell(English and American Literature)

Jonathan DecterJonathan DecterJonathan DecterJonathan DecterJonathan Decter(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Stephen DowdenStephen DowdenStephen DowdenStephen DowdenStephen Dowden(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)

Patricia JohnstonPatricia JohnstonPatricia JohnstonPatricia JohnstonPatricia Johnston(Classical Studies)

Thomas A. KingThomas A. KingThomas A. KingThomas A. KingThomas A. King(English and American Literature)

Robin Feuer MillerRobin Feuer MillerRobin Feuer MillerRobin Feuer MillerRobin Feuer Miller(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)

Harleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen Singh(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature; Women’s and Gender Studies)

Faith SmithFaith SmithFaith SmithFaith SmithFaith Smith(African and Afro-American Studies;English and American Literature)

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The major in comparative literature requires nine courses,distributed as follows:

A.A.A.A.A. ECS 100a or ECS 100b should be taken as early as possible inthe student’s academic career.

B.B.B.B.B. Three upper-level literature courses (numbered 110 and above)taught in a language other than English. The three courses maybe drawn from more than one language tradition.

C.C.C.C.C. Two upper-level COML courses and two courses drawn from alist of approved COML or COML cross-listed electives. Coursesnot listed may count toward the major if approved by theundergraduate advising head.

D.D.D.D.D. COML 97a (Senior Essay). All majors are required to enroll inand complete one of the following options in the senior year:COML 97a (Senior Essay, a one-semester course, preferably takenin the fall), or COML 99d (Senior Thesis, a full-year course).Students who wish to be considered for departmental honorsmust elect the thesis option. Honors will be awarded on the basisof cumulative excellence in all courses taken in the major,including the senior thesis. Departmental honors will be awardedon the basis described above.

Not more than four courses may double count toward both the COMLmajor and another major or minor.


The minor in comparative literature requires five courses, distributedas follows:

A.A.A.A.A. ECS 100a or ECS 100b should be taken as early as possible in thestudent’s academic career.

B.B.B.B.B. Four electives, among them two upper-level literature courses,each taught in a language other than English, and one COML course.All electives will be selected in consultation with the undergraduateadvising head.



COML 97a Senior EssayCOML 97a Senior EssayCOML 97a Senior EssayCOML 97a Senior EssayCOML 97a Senior EssayOffers students an opportunity to produce asenior essay under the direction of anindividual instructor. Usually offered everyfall.Staff

COML 98a Independent StudyCOML 98a Independent StudyCOML 98a Independent StudyCOML 98a Independent StudyCOML 98a Independent StudyMay be taken only by majors with thewritten permission of the advising head andthe chair of the department.Readings and reports under facultysupervision. Offered as needed.Staff

COML 98b Independent StudyCOML 98b Independent StudyCOML 98b Independent StudyCOML 98b Independent StudyCOML 98b Independent StudyMay be taken only by majors with thewritten permission of the advising head andthe chair of the department.Reading and reports under facultysupervision. Offered as needed.Staff

COML 99d Senior ThesisCOML 99d Senior ThesisCOML 99d Senior ThesisCOML 99d Senior ThesisCOML 99d Senior ThesisMay be taken only with the permission ofthe advising head.This is a full-year course that must betaken by all senior majors in comparativeliterature who wish to undertake honorswork. Usually offered every year.Staff


COML 102a Love in the Middle AgesCOML 102a Love in the Middle AgesCOML 102a Love in the Middle AgesCOML 102a Love in the Middle AgesCOML 102a Love in the Middle Ages[ hum ]A study of the conventions of courtly loveand other forms of love, sacred and erotic,in medieval literature. Readings includeDante’s Vita Nuova, Boccaccio’sDecameron, Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales,Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, andChretien’s Yvain. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Lansing

COML 103b Madness and Folly inCOML 103b Madness and Folly inCOML 103b Madness and Folly inCOML 103b Madness and Folly inCOML 103b Madness and Folly inRenaissance LiteratureRenaissance LiteratureRenaissance LiteratureRenaissance LiteratureRenaissance Literature[ hum ]A study of the theme of madness and follyas exemplified by the major writers of theRenaissance, including Erasmus, Rabelais,Montaigne, Boccaccio, Ariosto,Shakespeare, Petrarch, and Cervantes.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Lansing

COML 108a Creating New Histories andCOML 108a Creating New Histories andCOML 108a Creating New Histories andCOML 108a Creating New Histories andCOML 108a Creating New Histories andIdentities beyond the Nation: TransnationalIdentities beyond the Nation: TransnationalIdentities beyond the Nation: TransnationalIdentities beyond the Nation: TransnationalIdentities beyond the Nation: TransnationalFemale Voices in the U.S.Female Voices in the U.S.Female Voices in the U.S.Female Voices in the U.S.Female Voices in the U.S.[ hum ]Readings are in English.An examination of literature (prose, poetry,memoirs) written by first- and second-generation immigrant women exploring theways in which the experience ofimmigration shaped a new identity that atthe same time incorporates and rejectsnational boundaries. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Reyes de Deu

COML 120b Dangerous Writers and WritersCOML 120b Dangerous Writers and WritersCOML 120b Dangerous Writers and WritersCOML 120b Dangerous Writers and WritersCOML 120b Dangerous Writers and Writersin Dangerin Dangerin Dangerin Dangerin Danger[ hum ]Examines the works of modern, 20th-century writers from different areas of theworld who have suffered exile,imprisonment or death for their freethinking. Writers include: AlexandrSolzhenitsyn, Wole Soyinka, Gao Xinjan,Breyten Breytenbach, Reynoldo Arenas, andSalman Rushdie. Special one-time offering,fall 2006.Ms. Ratner

COML 122b Writing Home and Abroad:COML 122b Writing Home and Abroad:COML 122b Writing Home and Abroad:COML 122b Writing Home and Abroad:COML 122b Writing Home and Abroad:Literature by Women of ColorLiterature by Women of ColorLiterature by Women of ColorLiterature by Women of ColorLiterature by Women of Color[ hum nw ]Examines literature (prose, poetry, andmemoirs) written by women of color acrossa wide spectrum of geographical andcultural sites. Literature written within theconfines of the “home country” in thevernacular, as well as in English inimmigrant locales, is read. Theintersections of race, ethnicity, sexuality,gender, and class as contained by the largerinstitutions of government, religion,nationalism, and sectarian politics areexamined.Ms. Singh

COML 130a Poetic Voices of ProtestCOML 130a Poetic Voices of ProtestCOML 130a Poetic Voices of ProtestCOML 130a Poetic Voices of ProtestCOML 130a Poetic Voices of Protest[ hum ]Poets are citizens, lovers, artists. Majorpoems and prose by Whitman, Baudelaire,Rilke, T.S. Eliot, Anna Akhmatova,Abraham Heschel and others celebratingAmerican nationhood, protesting worldwar, moral chaos, or Soviet dictatorship arediscussed. Topics include myth, self-assertion, love and intimacy, decadence,ethics, despair and faith, a mother’s voice.Students present a poetry slam. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Kaplan

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COML 144b The Outsider as Artist andCOML 144b The Outsider as Artist andCOML 144b The Outsider as Artist andCOML 144b The Outsider as Artist andCOML 144b The Outsider as Artist andLoverLoverLoverLoverLover[ hum ]Baudelaire, Kierkegaard, Kafka, and SimoneWeil exemplify the struggle to achievemeaning through literature, but theybelieved that art or God required them torenounce love and marriage. Buber’sanalysis of “dialogue” will clarify theinterrelation of creativity, faith, and humanintimacy in their short stories, prosepoems, essays, and philosophical andautobiographical writings. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Kaplan

COML 165a Reading, Writing, and TeachingCOML 165a Reading, Writing, and TeachingCOML 165a Reading, Writing, and TeachingCOML 165a Reading, Writing, and TeachingCOML 165a Reading, Writing, and Teachingacross Culturesacross Culturesacross Culturesacross Culturesacross Cultures[ hum wi ]Contemporary literary representations ofliteracy, schooling, and language from across-cultural perspective. Students alsoanalyze their own educational trajectoriesand experiences with writing and reading.Usually offered every year.Ms. Hale

COML 179a Life Stories, Spiritual andCOML 179a Life Stories, Spiritual andCOML 179a Life Stories, Spiritual andCOML 179a Life Stories, Spiritual andCOML 179a Life Stories, Spiritual andProfaneProfaneProfaneProfaneProfane[ hum ]Examines modern life stories (such asbiographies, autobiographies, journals,fiction) concerning personal identity inrelation to the search for God, mysticismand anguish, conversion, moral action, andintimate love. Augustine’s Confessions andTeresa of Avila’s Life provide models forcontemprary writers such as ThomasMerton and Dorothy Day. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Kaplan

COML 185a Dickens and DostoevskyCOML 185a Dickens and DostoevskyCOML 185a Dickens and DostoevskyCOML 185a Dickens and DostoevskyCOML 185a Dickens and Dostoevsky[ hum ]Considers such issues as narrative, literaryrealism, and the manipulation of thegrotesque and the sublime in representativeworks of Dickens and Dostoevsky. BecauseDostoevsky was an avid reader of Dickens,class addresses questions of influence,particularly with regard to their sharedthematic interests. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Miller


AAAS 133bAAAS 133bAAAS 133bAAAS 133bAAAS 133bThe Literature of the Caribbean

AAAS 134bAAAS 134bAAAS 134bAAAS 134bAAAS 134bNovel and Film of the African Diaspora

AAAS 145bAAAS 145bAAAS 145bAAAS 145bAAAS 145bWhat Is Race?

AAAS 165bAAAS 165bAAAS 165bAAAS 165bAAAS 165bLiterature, Society, and Identity inFrancophone Africa Under Colonial Rule

ANTH 105aANTH 105aANTH 105aANTH 105aANTH 105aMyth and Ritual

CLAS 170aCLAS 170aCLAS 170aCLAS 170aCLAS 170aClassical Mythology

EAS 175aEAS 175aEAS 175aEAS 175aEAS 175aMasterpieces of Chinese Literature

ECS 100aECS 100aECS 100aECS 100aECS 100aEuropean Cultural Studies Proseminar:Modernism

ECS 100bECS 100bECS 100bECS 100bECS 100bEuropean Cultural Studies Proseminar:Making of European Modernity

ENG 77bENG 77bENG 77bENG 77bENG 77bLiteratures of Global English

ENG 107aENG 107aENG 107aENG 107aENG 107aCaribbean Women Writers

ENG 111bENG 111bENG 111bENG 111bENG 111bPost-Colonial Theory

ENG 114bENG 114bENG 114bENG 114bENG 114bGender and the Rise of the Novel inEngland and France

ENG 121aENG 121aENG 121aENG 121aENG 121aSex and Culture

ENG 127aENG 127aENG 127aENG 127aENG 127aThe Novel in India


ENG 128aENG 128aENG 128aENG 128aENG 128aAlternative Worlds: Modern Utopian Texts

ENG 144bENG 144bENG 144bENG 144bENG 144bThe Body as Text


ENG 181aENG 181aENG 181aENG 181aENG 181aMaking Sex, Performing Gender

FA 20bFA 20bFA 20bFA 20bFA 20bIntroduction to Visual Culture

FA 40bFA 40bFA 40bFA 40bFA 40bThe Formation of Jewish, Christian, andIslamic Art

GECS 167aGECS 167aGECS 167aGECS 167aGECS 167aGerman Cinema: Vamps and Angels

GECS 180bGECS 180bGECS 180bGECS 180bGECS 180bEuropean Modernism and the GermanNovel

HBRW 170aHBRW 170aHBRW 170aHBRW 170aHBRW 170aIsraeli Cinema


NEJS 175bNEJS 175bNEJS 175bNEJS 175bNEJS 175bResponses to the Holocaust in Literature

NEJS 180aNEJS 180aNEJS 180aNEJS 180aNEJS 180aLove and Passion in Medieval JewishLiterature and Thought

SECS 169aSECS 169aSECS 169aSECS 169aSECS 169aTravel Writing and the Americas:Columbus’s Legacy

THA 115bTHA 115bTHA 115bTHA 115bTHA 115bThe Avant-Garde

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Department of

Computer ScienceCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A./B.S.)Post-Baccalaureate (P.B.)Combined B.A./M.A.Combined P.B./M.A.Master of ArtsDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorThe undergraduate program in computer science teaches thefundamentals of theoretical and practical aspects of computing,preparing students for creative jobs in the computer industryand/or for graduate school. In addition, our curriculum is astimulating and useful preparation for a number of indirectlyrelated professions, such as law, medicine, and economics.

Post-Baccalaureate Program in Computer SciencePost-Baccalaureate Program in Computer SciencePost-Baccalaureate Program in Computer SciencePost-Baccalaureate Program in Computer SciencePost-Baccalaureate Program in Computer ScienceThe computer science department offers a post-baccalaureatecertificate program for students with a bachelor’s degree in adifferent field who wish to prepare for graduate school or a careerin computer science. Students who complete the program mayapply to the combined post-baccalaureate/M.A. program.

Graduate Program in Computer ScienceGraduate Program in Computer ScienceGraduate Program in Computer ScienceGraduate Program in Computer ScienceGraduate Program in Computer ScienceThe Graduate Program in Computer Science is concerned withthe fundamental concepts arising in the development and use ofcomputing systems, including the study of computationalcomplexity and information theory, the design and analysis ofserial and parallel algorithms, the design of programminglanguages, systems, and artificial intelligence.

A normal program of study in computer science at Brandeis startswith two years of basic graduate coursework. At the completionof this coursework, students are eligible for a master’s degree.During this initial two-year period, candidates for the degree ofDoctor of Philosophy select a thesis topic and advisor.Dissertation research typically requires two to three additionalyears.


Previous experience in computer programming is helpful, but notnecessary (students lacking such knowledge may take COSI 11a[Programming in Java and C] in their first year). As a rule, our coursesequence should not be started later than the sophomore year.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, givenin an earlier section of the Bulletin, apply here. Applicants foradmission to the computer science program must submit three lettersof recommendation and are encouraged to take the Graduate RecordExamination and the advanced test in computer science. Funds fromresearch grants and fellowships are available to provide financialsupport for well-qualified students.


Timothy Hickey, Chair and UndergraduateTimothy Hickey, Chair and UndergraduateTimothy Hickey, Chair and UndergraduateTimothy Hickey, Chair and UndergraduateTimothy Hickey, Chair and UndergraduateAdvising HeadAdvising HeadAdvising HeadAdvising HeadAdvising HeadAnalysis of algorithms. Logic programmingand parallel processing. Symbolicmanipulation. Groupware.

Richard AltermanRichard AltermanRichard AltermanRichard AltermanRichard AltermanArtificial intelligence. Cognitive modeling.Natural language processing. Memory-basedreasoning and everyday activity.

Mitch CherniackMitch CherniackMitch CherniackMitch CherniackMitch CherniackDatabases. Software engineering.Programming languages.

Jacques CohenJacques CohenJacques CohenJacques CohenJacques CohenCompiler design. Analysis of parallelalgorithms. Logic programming. Datastructures. Bioinformatics.

Ira GesselIra GesselIra GesselIra GesselIra GesselCombinatorics.

Pengyu HongPengyu HongPengyu HongPengyu HongPengyu HongComputational biology. Image processing.Statistical machine learning.

Harry MairsonHarry MairsonHarry MairsonHarry MairsonHarry MairsonLogic in computer science. Lambda calculusand functional programming. Type theoryand constructive mathematics. Complexitytheory. Algorithmics.

Jordan PollackJordan PollackJordan PollackJordan PollackJordan PollackArtificial intelligence. Neural networks.Machine learning. Evolutionarycomputation. Dynamical systems.

James Pustejovsky, Graduate Advising HeadJames Pustejovsky, Graduate Advising HeadJames Pustejovsky, Graduate Advising HeadJames Pustejovsky, Graduate Advising HeadJames Pustejovsky, Graduate Advising HeadArtificial intelligence. Computationallinguistics. Machine learning.

Liuba ShriraLiuba ShriraLiuba ShriraLiuba ShriraLiuba ShriraOperating systems. Distributed systems.Multi-cache computing.

James StorerJames StorerJames StorerJames StorerJames StorerData compression and image processing.Computational geometry. Parallelcomputing. Algorithms.

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Degree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsThe minimum requirements for the computer science major are12 full courses plus two half-credit lab courses:

A. A. A. A. A. Core courses: COSI 21a and 22a, 21b and 22b, 29a, 30a, 31a,and 101a.

B.B.B.B.B. Mathematics courses: MATH 10a, 15a.

C.C.C.C.C. Electives: At least four additional COSI courses, excluding 2a,11a, and 99d. At most, two electives can be cross-listed courses.

Degree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceThe minimum requirement for the computer science major are17 full courses and two half-credit lab courses:

A.A.A.A.A. Core courses: COSI 21a and 22a, 21b and 22b, 29a, 30a, 31a,and 101a.

B.B.B.B.B. Mathematics courses: MATH 10a, 10b, and 15a.

CCCCC. Two cross-listed courses from other departments (studentsshould consult the individual course entries for prerequisites,corequisites, and special notes)

D. D. D. D. D. Electives: At least six additional COSI courses, excludingCOSI 2a, 11a, and 99d. At most, two of these can be cross-listedcourses.

HonorsHonorsHonorsHonorsHonorsGraduation with honors in computer science requires completionand defense of a senior honors thesis; students considering thisoption should take note of the prerequisites for enrollment inCOSI 99d (Senior Research).


Available only to Brandeis students who have completed allrequirements for the undergraduate B.A. degree and haveperformed well in the computer science major. Students shouldapply in their senior year, at which time they should propose acourse of study for the fifth year that typically consists of sixgraduate-level courses, which may include independent study.

Requirements for the Minor in Computer ScienceRequirements for the Minor in Computer ScienceRequirements for the Minor in Computer ScienceRequirements for the Minor in Computer ScienceRequirements for the Minor in Computer Science

A. A. A. A. A. COSI 21a and 22a.

B. B. B. B. B. Five additional computer science courses, one of which may bea cross-listed course, or another course approved by theundergraduate advising head.


Students may submit a written request to count a course fromanother department to satisfy one of the required computerscience electives. Approval of such a request is based on therelationship of this course to the student’s other computerscience electives.

Requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate inRequirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate inRequirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate inRequirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate inRequirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate inComputer ScienceComputer ScienceComputer ScienceComputer ScienceComputer Science

A.A.A.A.A. Introductory courses: COSI 11a, 21a.

B. B. B. B. B. Core courses: COSI 21b, 22b, 29a, 30a, and 31a.

C.C.C.C.C. Electives: At least four additional COSI courses, excluding 2a and99d. At most, two electives can be cross-listed courses.

Combined Post-Baccalaureate/M.A. ProgramCombined Post-Baccalaureate/M.A. ProgramCombined Post-Baccalaureate/M.A. ProgramCombined Post-Baccalaureate/M.A. ProgramCombined Post-Baccalaureate/M.A. Program

Available only to Brandeis students who have completed allrequirements for the post-baccalaureate certificate. Students shouldpropose a course of study that typically consists of six graduate-levelcourses, which may include independent study.

Special Notes Relating to Post-Baccalaureate StudentsSpecial Notes Relating to Post-Baccalaureate StudentsSpecial Notes Relating to Post-Baccalaureate StudentsSpecial Notes Relating to Post-Baccalaureate StudentsSpecial Notes Relating to Post-Baccalaureate Students

Post-baccalaureate students with a programming background may askto be exempted from the introductory courses COSI 11a, 21a. Theymay also submit a petition to replace core courses (in which theyhave previous work experience or study) with electives. Students withno previous background are encouraged to take the introductorycourses in Summer School and then complete the remaining core andelective courses during the following academic year.


Course RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsSatisfactory completion of an approved schedule of nine coursesnumbered 100 or above, which generally must include at least twocourses from each of the following groups:

A.A.A.A.A. AI Group: COSI 111a, 112a, 113b, 114b, 120a, 200a, 200b, 210a,210b, 215a, 216a, 217a, 300a, 300b.

B. B. B. B. B. Languages and Systems Group: COSI 120a, 127b, 140a, 146a, 147a,150a, 155b, 200a, 200b, 210a, 210b, 220a, 227b, 300a, 300b.

C. C. C. C. C. Algorithms and Theory Group: COSI 120a, 160a, 170a, 171a, 175a,180a, 188a, 190a, 200a, 200b, 210a, 210b, 240b, 300a, 300b.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residency requirement is one and a half years.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementThere is no foreign language requirement.


AdvisorAdvisorAdvisorAdvisorAdvisorBy the end of the first year the student must obtain the consent of acomputer science faculty member to serve as advisor and dissertationcommittee chair.

Course RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsThe same as that for the Master of Arts.

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Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementThe mentoring, training, and evaluation of teaching fellows is anongoing and important component of the Graduate Program inComputer Science. Students normally teach one course per year,beginning as graders of problem sets and assignments, and moveprogressively to higher levels of involvement with teaching incourses across the curriculum. They participate in the design anddelivery of course lectures and each year, under the guidance oftheir faculty, they present several lectures. Whether students arepreparing for an academic and research career or an industryposition, the teaching fellow experience is valuable training incourse preparation and technical communication.

Thesis Committee and ProposalThesis Committee and ProposalThesis Committee and ProposalThesis Committee and ProposalThesis Committee and Proposal1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Establishment by the advisor and the director of graduatestudies of a thesis committee consisting of the advisor, two otherBrandeis faculty, and one appropriate external member fromoutside Brandeis.

2. 2. 2. 2. 2. An approved, written thesis proposal by the candidate thatsurveys the relevant literature and states the goals of thedissertation and topics to be investigated (including aspectsalready completed or underway), along with an oral presentationto the thesis committee that is open to computer science facultywho wish to attend.

Thesis DefenseThesis DefenseThesis DefenseThesis DefenseThesis DefensePublic defense of a completed dissertation will be announced threeweeks in advance. Copies of the complete thesis will be available tothe faculty during these three weeks.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residency requirement is three years.


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COSI 2a Introduction to ComputersCOSI 2a Introduction to ComputersCOSI 2a Introduction to ComputersCOSI 2a Introduction to ComputersCOSI 2a Introduction to Computers[ sn ]An introduction to the basic principlesunderlying computer hardware and softwareand to the implications of the wider use ofcomputers in society. Topics will includehardware, software, Web page design, appletand servlet programming, the Internet,privacy and security issues, as well as asurvey of current research directions,including artificial intelligence and parallelcomputing. Usually offered every year.Mr. Hickey

COSI 11a Programming in Java and CCOSI 11a Programming in Java and CCOSI 11a Programming in Java and CCOSI 11a Programming in Java and CCOSI 11a Programming in Java and C[ sn ]A general introduction to structuredprogramming and problem solving using Cand Java in the context of the World WideWeb. Students also learn GUI programmingand advanced HTML authoring. There areweekly programming assignments.Computer science majors with adequateprogramming skills may wish to take COSI21a directly. Usually offered every year.Staff

COSI 21a Data Structures and theCOSI 21a Data Structures and theCOSI 21a Data Structures and theCOSI 21a Data Structures and theCOSI 21a Data Structures and theFundamentals of ComputingFundamentals of ComputingFundamentals of ComputingFundamentals of ComputingFundamentals of Computing[ qr1 sn ]Prerequisite: COSI 11a or programmingfacility in C. Corequisite: COSI 22a. Thiscourse satisfies the quantitative reasoningrequirement only when taken with thecorresponding lab.An introduction to the fundamentalconcepts of computation: discretestructures (sets, relations, functions,sequences, graphs), the fundamental datastructures and algorithms for sorting andsearching (lists, queues, dequeues, heaps,hashing, binary trees, tries), and theanalysis of algorithms (predicate logic,termination and correctness proofs,computational complexity). The associatedlaboratory course is COSI 22a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Storer

COSI 21b Structure and Interpretation ofCOSI 21b Structure and Interpretation ofCOSI 21b Structure and Interpretation ofCOSI 21b Structure and Interpretation ofCOSI 21b Structure and Interpretation ofComputer ProgramsComputer ProgramsComputer ProgramsComputer ProgramsComputer Programs[ qr1 sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 21a, 22a. Corequisite:COSI 22b. This course satisfies thequantitative reasoning requirement onlywhen taken with the corresponding lab.An introduction to the fundamental modelsof computation: functional programming,abstract data types, imperativeprogramming, object-oriented programming,data-driven programming, meta-linguisticabstraction, and logic programming. Theassociated laboratory course is COSI 22b.Usually offered every year.Mr. Mairson

COSI 22a Fundamentals of ProgrammingCOSI 22a Fundamentals of ProgrammingCOSI 22a Fundamentals of ProgrammingCOSI 22a Fundamentals of ProgrammingCOSI 22a Fundamentals of Programming[ qr2 ]Corequisite: COSI 21a. May yield half-course credit toward rate of work andgraduation. Two semester hour credits.An introduction to the tools and techniquesneeded to design, construct, verify, analyze,and maintain programs. One afternoon aweek and one one-hour lecture a week.Usually offered every year.Mr. Storer

COSI 22b Programming ParadigmsCOSI 22b Programming ParadigmsCOSI 22b Programming ParadigmsCOSI 22b Programming ParadigmsCOSI 22b Programming Paradigms[ qr2 ]Prerequisites: COSI 21a, COSI 22a.Corequisite: COSI 21b. May yield half-course credit toward rate of work andgraduation. Two semester hour credits.A practical introduction to the use ofappropriate computational paradigms andprogramming methodologies to solvecomplex problems. Problem domains varyfrom year to year but typically includenumerical programming, symboliccomputation, natural language processing,simulation of physical systems,interpretation and compilation ofprogramming languages. One afternoon aweek and one one-hour lecture a week.Usually offered every year.Mr. Mairson

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COSI 25a Human-Computer InteractionCOSI 25a Human-Computer InteractionCOSI 25a Human-Computer InteractionCOSI 25a Human-Computer InteractionCOSI 25a Human-Computer Interaction[ sn ]Prerequisite: COSI 2a, or COSI 11a, orpermission of the instructor. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken COSI 125a in previousyears.Covers the basic theory and concepts ofhuman-computer interaction. Topicsinclude methodologies for designing andtesting user interfaces, interaction stylesand techniques, design guidelines,intelligent user interfaces, hypermedia,adaptive systems, information search andvisualization, and computer supportedcooperative work. The laboratory work isdesigned to give the student practice in aset of basic techniques used in the area ofhuman-computer interaction. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Alterman

COSI 29a Discrete StructuresCOSI 29a Discrete StructuresCOSI 29a Discrete StructuresCOSI 29a Discrete StructuresCOSI 29a Discrete Structures[ sn ]Covers topics in discrete mathematics withapplications within computer science. Someof the topics to be covered include graphsand matrices; principles of logic andinduction; number theory; counting,summation, and recurrence relations;discrete probability. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Gessel

COSI 30a Introduction to the Theory ofCOSI 30a Introduction to the Theory ofCOSI 30a Introduction to the Theory ofCOSI 30a Introduction to the Theory ofCOSI 30a Introduction to the Theory ofComputationComputationComputationComputationComputation[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 21a,b; COSI 22a,b;COSI 29a.Formal treatment of models ofcomputation: finite automata and regularlanguages, pushdown automata and context-free languages, Turing machines andrecursive enumerability. Church’s thesisand the invariance thesis. Halting problemand undecidability, Rice’s theorem,recursion theorem. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Mairson

COSI 31a Computer Structures andCOSI 31a Computer Structures andCOSI 31a Computer Structures andCOSI 31a Computer Structures andCOSI 31a Computer Structures andOrganizationOrganizationOrganizationOrganizationOrganization[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 21a,b; COSI 22a,b.Processors, memories, and peripherals andtheir interactions. Fundamental structuresof computers from logic gates and circuits,through machines and assembly language,to the overall structure of operatingsystems. Usually offered every year.Ms. Shrira

COSI 33b Internet and SocietyCOSI 33b Internet and SocietyCOSI 33b Internet and SocietyCOSI 33b Internet and SocietyCOSI 33b Internet and Society[ sn ]Prerequisite: COSI 2a or COSI 21a.An interdisciplinary survey of the Internet.Taught by a team of professors from severaldifferent departments, the course contentwill vary from year to year. Some particulartopics to be covered are the architecture ofthe Internet (and the implications this hason its regulation), intellectual property,privacy, censorship, e-commerce, onlineeducation, and research. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Hickey

COSI 65a Introduction to 3D AnimationCOSI 65a Introduction to 3D AnimationCOSI 65a Introduction to 3D AnimationCOSI 65a Introduction to 3D AnimationCOSI 65a Introduction to 3D Animation[ sn ]Covers the fundamental concepts of 3Danimation and teaches both the theoryunderlying 3D animation as well as theskills needed to create 3D movies. Studentsdemonstrate their understanding of theconcepts by creating several short animatedmovies. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Hickey

COSI 98a Independent StudyCOSI 98a Independent StudyCOSI 98a Independent StudyCOSI 98a Independent StudyCOSI 98a Independent StudyOpen to exceptional students who wish tostudy an area of computer science notcovered in the standard curriculum. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

COSI 98b Independent StudyCOSI 98b Independent StudyCOSI 98b Independent StudyCOSI 98b Independent StudyCOSI 98b Independent StudyOpen to exceptional students who wish tostudy an area of computer science notcovered in the standard curriculum. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

COSI 99d Senior ResearchCOSI 99d Senior ResearchCOSI 99d Senior ResearchCOSI 99d Senior ResearchCOSI 99d Senior ResearchPrerequisites: Open only to seniors. A gradepoint average of 3.50 or higher in the majorafter completing spring semester of thejunior year. Submission of a thesis proposalduring the spring semester of the junioryear. This proposal must be signed by afaculty member who has agreed to supervisethe thesis.Research assignments and preparation of areport under the direction of an instructor.Usually offered every year.Staff


COSI 101a Fundamentals of ArtificialCOSI 101a Fundamentals of ArtificialCOSI 101a Fundamentals of ArtificialCOSI 101a Fundamentals of ArtificialCOSI 101a Fundamentals of ArtificialIntelligenceIntelligenceIntelligenceIntelligenceIntelligence[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 21a,b; 22a,b; COSI 29a.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken COSI 35a inprevious years.Survey course in artificial intelligence.Introduction to Lisp and heuristicprogramming techniques. Topics includeproblem solving, planning natural languageprocessing, knowledge representation, andcomputer vision. Usually offered every year.Mr. Pollack

COSI 111a Topics in ComputationalCOSI 111a Topics in ComputationalCOSI 111a Topics in ComputationalCOSI 111a Topics in ComputationalCOSI 111a Topics in ComputationalCognitive ScienceCognitive ScienceCognitive ScienceCognitive ScienceCognitive Science[ sn ]Prerequisite: COSI 35a, COSI 101a, or COSI125a or permission of the instructor.Focuses on the cognitive aspects ofcomputer-mediated group problem-solving.Topics include computer-supportedcooperative work, the role of convention inthe coordination of activity, problem-solving and skill acquisition, adaptivesystems, distributed cognition, anddiscourse. The laboratory work is designedto give the student practice with the ideasand techniques under discussion. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Alterman

COSI 112a Theory and Models of IntelligentCOSI 112a Theory and Models of IntelligentCOSI 112a Theory and Models of IntelligentCOSI 112a Theory and Models of IntelligentCOSI 112a Theory and Models of IntelligentBehaviorBehaviorBehaviorBehaviorBehavior[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 21b or 29a; COSI 35a orCOSI 101a.Topics include logics for world modeling,representation of goals and plans, actiontheory, models of shared knowledge,learning theories for environmentalmodeling, and the social construction ofconcepts. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Pustejovsky

COSI 113b Machine LearningCOSI 113b Machine LearningCOSI 113b Machine LearningCOSI 113b Machine LearningCOSI 113b Machine Learning[ sn ]Prerequisite: COSI 35a or COSI 101a.A seminar on genetic algorithms, geneticprogramming, evolutionary programming,blind watchmaking, and related topics,ultimately focusing on co-evolutionaryspirals and the automatic construction ofagents with complex strategies for games.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Pollack

COSI 114b Topics in ComputationalCOSI 114b Topics in ComputationalCOSI 114b Topics in ComputationalCOSI 114b Topics in ComputationalCOSI 114b Topics in ComputationalLinguisticsLinguisticsLinguisticsLinguisticsLinguistics[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 21b or 29a; COSI 35a orCOSI 101a.Provides a fundamental understanding ofthe problems in natural languageunderstanding by computers, and the theoryand practice of current computationallinguistic systems. Of interest to studentsof artificial intelligence, algorithms, andthe computational processes ofcomprehension and understanding. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Pustejovsky

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COSI 118a Computer SupportedCOSI 118a Computer SupportedCOSI 118a Computer SupportedCOSI 118a Computer SupportedCOSI 118a Computer SupportedCooperationCooperationCooperationCooperationCooperation[ sn ]Prerequisite: COSI 25a or the permission ofthe instructor.Covers basic theory and concepts ofcomputer-supported collaborative work andlearning. Laboratory work enables thestudent to practice a set of basic techniquesas they apply to the development ofcomputer-mediated collaboration. Thecontent and work of the course arespecifically designed for an interdisciplinaryclass of students from computer science andthe social sciences. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Alterman

COSI 120a Topics in Computer SystemsCOSI 120a Topics in Computer SystemsCOSI 120a Topics in Computer SystemsCOSI 120a Topics in Computer SystemsCOSI 120a Topics in Computer Systems[ sn ]Prerequisite: COSI 21a.Content will vary from year to year. May berepeated for credit. Prerequisites may varywith the topic area; check with instructorfor details. Usually offered every third year.Staff

COSI 123a Statistical Machine LearningCOSI 123a Statistical Machine LearningCOSI 123a Statistical Machine LearningCOSI 123a Statistical Machine LearningCOSI 123a Statistical Machine Learning[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 10a, 15a or familiaritywith basic concepts in probability andstatistics and differential calculus.Focuses on learning from data usingstatistical analysis tools and deals with theissues of designing algorithms and systemswhich automatically improve withexperience. This course is designed to givestudents a thorough grounding in themethodologies, technologies, mathematics,and algorithms currently needed byresearch in learning with data. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Hong

COSI 127b Database Management SystemsCOSI 127b Database Management SystemsCOSI 127b Database Management SystemsCOSI 127b Database Management SystemsCOSI 127b Database Management Systems[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 21a, 22a, and 29a.Introduces database structure, organization,and languages. Studies relational andobject-oriented models, query languages,optimization, normalization, file structuresand indexes, concurrency control andrecovery algorithms, and distributeddatabases. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Cherniack

COSI 128a Modern Database SystemsCOSI 128a Modern Database SystemsCOSI 128a Modern Database SystemsCOSI 128a Modern Database SystemsCOSI 128a Modern Database Systems[ sn ]Prerequisite COSI 127b.Covers advanced topics in database systemssuch as concurrency control, recovery,security, and data mining. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. Cherniack

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COSI 140a Logic ProgrammingCOSI 140a Logic ProgrammingCOSI 140a Logic ProgrammingCOSI 140a Logic ProgrammingCOSI 140a Logic Programming[ sn ]Prerequisite: COSI 31aStudies the relationship of Prolog topredicate calculus, horn clauses, unificationalgorithms, intelligent backtracking,infinite trees, inequalities, implementationissues, and concurrent Prolog. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Cohen

COSI 146a Fundamentals of OperatingCOSI 146a Fundamentals of OperatingCOSI 146a Fundamentals of OperatingCOSI 146a Fundamentals of OperatingCOSI 146a Fundamentals of OperatingSystemsSystemsSystemsSystemsSystems[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 21a,b; 22a,b; 31a;MATH 10a (MATH 10b recommended).This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken COSI 46a inprevious years.Design of systems that share resources.Specific topics: naming, binding, protection,reliability, synchronization, scheduling,storage allocation, interprocesscommunication. Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

COSI 147a Networks and DistributedCOSI 147a Networks and DistributedCOSI 147a Networks and DistributedCOSI 147a Networks and DistributedCOSI 147a Networks and DistributedComputingComputingComputingComputingComputing[ sn ]Prerequisite: COSI 31a or the equivalent,146a, C/C++/UNIX programming skills.Introduces state-of-the-art networkingtechnologies, architectures, and protocols,with an emphasis on the Internet and theWorld Wide Web. Specific topics includenaming and RPC at the application level,TCP/IP and UDP/IP at the transport/network levels, and Ethernet, ATM, FDDI,and wireless technologies at the physicallevel. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Shrira

COSI 155b Computer GraphicsCOSI 155b Computer GraphicsCOSI 155b Computer GraphicsCOSI 155b Computer GraphicsCOSI 155b Computer Graphics[ sn ]An introduction to the art of displayingcomputer-generated images and to thedesign of graphical user interfaces. Topicsinclude graphic primitives; representationsof curves, surfaces, and solids; and themathematics of two- and three-dimensionaltransformations. Usually offered every thirdyear.Staff

COSI 160a Parallel Computing andCOSI 160a Parallel Computing andCOSI 160a Parallel Computing andCOSI 160a Parallel Computing andCOSI 160a Parallel Computing andProgrammingProgrammingProgrammingProgrammingProgramming[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 29a and 31a.An introduction to parallel computation atthe levels of architecture, communication,data structures, algorithms, analysis,programming models, and programminglanguages. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

COSI 170a Information Theory and CodingCOSI 170a Information Theory and CodingCOSI 170a Information Theory and CodingCOSI 170a Information Theory and CodingCOSI 170a Information Theory and Coding[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 29a and 30a, MATH10a.Information theory as applied to theproblems of rewriting digital data to bemore concise, more error-resistant, or moreappropriate to physical environments.Usually offered every second year.Staff

COSI 171a Cryptology: Cryptography andCOSI 171a Cryptology: Cryptography andCOSI 171a Cryptology: Cryptography andCOSI 171a Cryptology: Cryptography andCOSI 171a Cryptology: Cryptography andCryptanalysisCryptanalysisCryptanalysisCryptanalysisCryptanalysis[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 21a and 29a.The study of data secrecy, privacy, andsecurity. How can information be encodedso that an adversary can neither alter it,forge it, nor gain any knowledge of it?Usually offered every second year.Staff

COSI 175a Data Compression andCOSI 175a Data Compression andCOSI 175a Data Compression andCOSI 175a Data Compression andCOSI 175a Data Compression andMultimedia ProcessingMultimedia ProcessingMultimedia ProcessingMultimedia ProcessingMultimedia Processing[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 21a, 29a, 30a, and 31a.Selected topics in data compression andimage and video processing, includingadaptive lossless compression, lossy imageand video compression, transformations onimage and video, multimedia retrievalproblems, parallel algorithms. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Storer

COSI 178a Computational MolecularCOSI 178a Computational MolecularCOSI 178a Computational MolecularCOSI 178a Computational MolecularCOSI 178a Computational MolecularBiologyBiologyBiologyBiologyBiology[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 11a and COSI 30a.COSI 30a must be taken before orconcurrently with this course.An overview of basic concepts in molecularbiology, algorithmic coverage of patternmatching, strings, graphs, fragmentassembly of DNA, physical mapping ofDNA, phylogenetic tree reconstruction,detection of introns and exons, formallanguage view of DNA, and biologicalcomputers. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Cohen

COSI 180a AlgorithmsCOSI 180a AlgorithmsCOSI 180a AlgorithmsCOSI 180a AlgorithmsCOSI 180a Algorithms[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 21a,b, and 29a. Thiscourse may not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken COSI 30b inprevious years.Basic concepts in the theory of algorithmdesign and analysis, including advanceddata structures and algorithms, parallelalgorithms, and specialized topics. Usuallyoffered every second year.Staff

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COSI 190a Introduction to ProgrammingCOSI 190a Introduction to ProgrammingCOSI 190a Introduction to ProgrammingCOSI 190a Introduction to ProgrammingCOSI 190a Introduction to ProgrammingLanguage TheoryLanguage TheoryLanguage TheoryLanguage TheoryLanguage Theory[ sn ]Prerequisite: COSI 21a or familiarity with afunctional programming language, settheory, and logic.Lambda calculus and combinatory logic:Church-Rosser theorem, continuity andcomputability, denotational semantics,model theory. Typed lambda calculi: strongnormalization, representability,completeness of equational reasoning,Curry-Howard isomorphism. Introductionto ML: polymorphism and type inference,module system. Category theory:categorical combinators and compilation,continuations, monads. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Mairson


COSI 200a ReadingsCOSI 200a ReadingsCOSI 200a ReadingsCOSI 200a ReadingsCOSI 200a ReadingsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff

COSI 200b ReadingsCOSI 200b ReadingsCOSI 200b ReadingsCOSI 200b ReadingsCOSI 200b ReadingsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff

COSI 210a Independent StudyCOSI 210a Independent StudyCOSI 210a Independent StudyCOSI 210a Independent StudyCOSI 210a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

COSI 215a Advanced Topics in ArtificialCOSI 215a Advanced Topics in ArtificialCOSI 215a Advanced Topics in ArtificialCOSI 215a Advanced Topics in ArtificialCOSI 215a Advanced Topics in ArtificialIntelligenceIntelligenceIntelligenceIntelligenceIntelligenceTopics vary from year to year. The coursemay be repeated with the approval of theinstructor. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

COSI 216a Topics in Natural LanguageCOSI 216a Topics in Natural LanguageCOSI 216a Topics in Natural LanguageCOSI 216a Topics in Natural LanguageCOSI 216a Topics in Natural LanguageProcessingProcessingProcessingProcessingProcessingPrerequisite: COSI 35a or COSI 101a.Reviews recent trends in computationalapproaches to linguistics, semantics,knowledge representation for language, andissues in parsing and inferences. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Mr. Pustejovksy

COSI 217a Topics in Adaptive SystemsCOSI 217a Topics in Adaptive SystemsCOSI 217a Topics in Adaptive SystemsCOSI 217a Topics in Adaptive SystemsCOSI 217a Topics in Adaptive SystemsPrerequisite: COSI 35a or COSI 101a.In nature, systems with greater complexitythan any designed by humans arise withouta designer. The central question explored is:How can complex modular organizationarise without an intelligent designer? Classreads about theories of organization indifferent settings and scales (cells, brains,minds, behavior, society, economies), andstudy papers, models, and algorithms from avariety of fields that might shed light onthe issue. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Pollack

COSI 227b Advanced Topics in DatabaseCOSI 227b Advanced Topics in DatabaseCOSI 227b Advanced Topics in DatabaseCOSI 227b Advanced Topics in DatabaseCOSI 227b Advanced Topics in DatabaseSystemsSystemsSystemsSystemsSystemsPrerequisite: COSI 127b.An in-depth treatment of advanced topics indatabase management systems. Topics varyfrom year to year and may includedistributed databases, query processing,transaction processing, and Web-based datamanagement. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Cherniack

COSI 230a Topics in ComputationalCOSI 230a Topics in ComputationalCOSI 230a Topics in ComputationalCOSI 230a Topics in ComputationalCOSI 230a Topics in ComputationalBiologyBiologyBiologyBiologyBiologyThis course aims to transcend traditionaldepartmental boundaries and facilitatecommunications between experimentalbiologists and computational scientists.Through reading literature and smallresearch projects, students will beintroduced to problems in computationalbiology and learn the methods for studyingthem.Mr. Hong

COSI 240b Computational LogicCOSI 240b Computational LogicCOSI 240b Computational LogicCOSI 240b Computational LogicCOSI 240b Computational LogicPrerequisite: Some previous exposure tologic, computation theory, and functionalprogramming.An introduction to logic in computerscience. Propositional and first-order logic:completeness, compactness, unification andresolution theorem proving, and circuit andquery complexity. Intuitionistic logic:Curry-Howard isomorphism, normalization,Kripke models, and double-negationembeddings. Higher-order logic: Godel’s“dialectica” theorem, program synthesis,and decision problems. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Mairson

COSI 300a Master’s ProjectCOSI 300a Master’s ProjectCOSI 300a Master’s ProjectCOSI 300a Master’s ProjectCOSI 300a Master’s ProjectUsually offered every year.Staff

COSI 300b Master’s ProjectCOSI 300b Master’s ProjectCOSI 300b Master’s ProjectCOSI 300b Master’s ProjectCOSI 300b Master’s ProjectUsually offered every year.Staff

COSI 310a Seminar in ArtificialCOSI 310a Seminar in ArtificialCOSI 310a Seminar in ArtificialCOSI 310a Seminar in ArtificialCOSI 310a Seminar in ArtificialIntelligenceIntelligenceIntelligenceIntelligenceIntelligenceUsually offered every second year.Staff

COSI 315b Current Topics in Learning andCOSI 315b Current Topics in Learning andCOSI 315b Current Topics in Learning andCOSI 315b Current Topics in Learning andCOSI 315b Current Topics in Learning andNeural NetsNeural NetsNeural NetsNeural NetsNeural NetsUsually offered every second year.Staff

COSI 340a Seminar in ProgrammingCOSI 340a Seminar in ProgrammingCOSI 340a Seminar in ProgrammingCOSI 340a Seminar in ProgrammingCOSI 340a Seminar in ProgrammingLanguagesLanguagesLanguagesLanguagesLanguagesUsually offered every second year.Staff

COSI 390a Seminar in Theory ofCOSI 390a Seminar in Theory ofCOSI 390a Seminar in Theory ofCOSI 390a Seminar in Theory ofCOSI 390a Seminar in Theory ofComputationComputationComputationComputationComputationUsually offered every second year.Staff

COSI 400d Dissertation ResearchCOSI 400d Dissertation ResearchCOSI 400d Dissertation ResearchCOSI 400d Dissertation ResearchCOSI 400d Dissertation ResearchSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff


ANTH 138aANTH 138aANTH 138aANTH 138aANTH 138aSocial Relations in Cyberspace

ANTH 174bANTH 174bANTH 174bANTH 174bANTH 174bVirtual Communities



LING 130aLING 130aLING 130aLING 130aLING 130aSemantics: The Structure of Concepts

MATH 30aMATH 30aMATH 30aMATH 30aMATH 30aIntroduction to Algebra, Part I

MATH 30bMATH 30bMATH 30bMATH 30bMATH 30bIntroduction to Algebra, Part II

MATH 36aMATH 36aMATH 36aMATH 36aMATH 36aProbability

MATH 38bMATH 38bMATH 38bMATH 38bMATH 38bNumber Theory

MATH 39aMATH 39aMATH 39aMATH 39aMATH 39aIntroduction to Combinatorics

PHIL 106bPHIL 106bPHIL 106bPHIL 106bPHIL 106bMathematical Logic

PHYS 29aPHYS 29aPHYS 29aPHYS 29aPHYS 29aElectronics Laboratory I

PHYS 29bPHYS 29bPHYS 29bPHYS 29bPHYS 29bElectronics Laboratory II

PHYS 32bPHYS 32bPHYS 32bPHYS 32bPHYS 32bMicroprocessor Laboratory

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A graduate program

Cultural ProductionCourses of Study:Master of Arts


Interdisciplinary M.A. Program in Cultural ProductionInterdisciplinary M.A. Program in Cultural ProductionInterdisciplinary M.A. Program in Cultural ProductionInterdisciplinary M.A. Program in Cultural ProductionInterdisciplinary M.A. Program in Cultural ProductionThe graduate program in Cultural Production, leading to theM.A. degree, provides students with theoretical perspectives andpractical experience for analyzing the dynamic intersections ofart, imagination, technology, politics, and public spheres. Thecourses in the program investigate how historical, expressive,and aesthetic representations are generated, circulated, andinterpreted in both local and global contexts. Incorporatinghumanistic, artistic, and social scientific perspectives, theprogram permits students to explore their varied interests in, forexample, ethnic festivals, verbal arts, social memory, aestheticcreativity, museum exhibitions, public history, cultural heritage,historical preservation, archival documentation, digitaltechnologies, and visual media. In addition to masteringanalytical and comparative skills necessary for the study ofcultural forms and their public spheres, students gain practicalexpertise, through credit-earning internships, in developing andcoordinating cultural productions, ranging from museuminstallations and heritage festivals to civic memorials andhistorical archives.

Students may complete the program’s degree requirements of eightcourses in two semesters; however, it is expected that many studentswill enroll part-time, while keeping jobs at local-area institutions andorganizations. Enrollment will also be open on a course-by-coursebasis for interested professionals or professionals-in-training.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, givenin an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to this area of study. Candidates must also submit apersonal statement that discusses their reasons for applying for thisM.A., and their academic training, career objectives, relevantexperience, and current institutional affiliation (if any). Three lettersof recommendation are required. Students are encouraged, though notrequired, to visit the campus and to talk to the director and othermembers of the Faculty Committee.

Faculty CommitteeFaculty CommitteeFaculty CommitteeFaculty CommitteeFaculty Committee

Mark Auslander, DirectorMark Auslander, DirectorMark Auslander, DirectorMark Auslander, DirectorMark Auslander, Director(Anthropology)

Cynthia CohenCynthia CohenCynthia CohenCynthia CohenCynthia Cohen(Coexistence and Conflict)

Judith EissenbergJudith EissenbergJudith EissenbergJudith EissenbergJudith Eissenberg(Music)


Eric HillEric HillEric HillEric HillEric Hill(Theater Arts)

Paul JankowskiPaul JankowskiPaul JankowskiPaul JankowskiPaul Jankowski(History)

Allan KeilerAllan KeilerAllan KeilerAllan KeilerAllan Keiler(Music)

Thomas KingThomas KingThomas KingThomas KingThomas King(English and American Literature)


Charles McClendonCharles McClendonCharles McClendonCharles McClendonCharles McClendon(Fine Arts)

Laura J. MillerLaura J. MillerLaura J. MillerLaura J. MillerLaura J. Miller(Sociology)

Richard J. ParmentierRichard J. ParmentierRichard J. ParmentierRichard J. ParmentierRichard J. Parmentier(Anthropology)

Jonathan SarnaJonathan SarnaJonathan SarnaJonathan SarnaJonathan Sarna(Hornstein Jewish Professional LeadershipProgram; Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Harleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen Singh(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature; Women’s and Gender Studies)

Ellen SchattschneiderEllen SchattschneiderEllen SchattschneiderEllen SchattschneiderEllen Schattschneider(Anthropology)

Nancy ScottNancy ScottNancy ScottNancy ScottNancy Scott(Fine Arts)

Faith SmithFaith SmithFaith SmithFaith SmithFaith Smith(English and American Literature; Africanand Afro-American Studies)


Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThis graduate program involves one academic year in residenceat Brandeis in which students complete eight semester courses,including an internship course and a master’s research papercourse. In consultation with the director, each entering studentselects an area of concentration from one of the three clusterslisted below.

Eight semester courses, including:

A.A.A.A.A. CP 201a Making Culture: Theory and Practice.

B.B.B.B.B. CP 202b Internship in Cultural Production.

C.C.C.C.C. CP 203a Directed Research in Cultural Production for M.A.Students.

D.D.D.D.D. Two courses in the student’s concentration cluster, one of whichis identified as a core course in that cluster.

E.E.E.E.E. Two elective courses, one from each of the other two clusters.

F.F.F.F.F. One additional course from the program’s electives or anotherBrandeis course approved by the director.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe residence requirement for this program is one year of full-timestudy.


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CP 201a Making Culture: Theory andCP 201a Making Culture: Theory andCP 201a Making Culture: Theory andCP 201a Making Culture: Theory andCP 201a Making Culture: Theory andPracticePracticePracticePracticePracticeExamines theories of mass, public, popular,and elite culture. The social dynamics ofremembrance, visuality, and performance.How culture forms emerge in “high” and“low” contexts, from media conglomeratesand major museums to “outsider” artists,indigenous communities, and streetperformers. Usually offered every year.Mr. Auslander

CP 202b Internship in Cultural ProductionCP 202b Internship in Cultural ProductionCP 202b Internship in Cultural ProductionCP 202b Internship in Cultural ProductionCP 202b Internship in Cultural ProductionInterning in a cultural institution (such as amuseum, a heritage site, or national park),the student participates in the developmentof a specific project or cultural production,such as an exhibition or public program.Students write a report on their experiencesand give a presentation on their internshipwork at an annual workshop/conference.We anticipate the development of summerpracticum or internship courses onmuseums and cultural production to beheld alternately in South Africa,Mississippi, and Scotland. Usually offeredevery semester.Mr. Auslander

CP 203a Directed Research in CulturalCP 203a Directed Research in CulturalCP 203a Directed Research in CulturalCP 203a Directed Research in CulturalCP 203a Directed Research in CulturalProduction for M.A. StudentsProduction for M.A. StudentsProduction for M.A. StudentsProduction for M.A. StudentsProduction for M.A. StudentsIndependent research on a topic approvedby the director and mentored by thestudent’s advisor, leading to a writtenmaster’s paper. Usually offered everysemester.Staff

Cluster 1: Performance: Object/Body/PlaceCluster 1: Performance: Object/Body/PlaceCluster 1: Performance: Object/Body/PlaceCluster 1: Performance: Object/Body/PlaceCluster 1: Performance: Object/Body/Place



ANTH 114bANTH 114bANTH 114bANTH 114bANTH 114bVerbal Art and Cultural Performance

ENG 151bENG 151bENG 151bENG 151bENG 151bTheater/Theory: Investigating Performance


THA 130aTHA 130aTHA 130aTHA 130aTHA 130aSuzuki



ANTH 115bANTH 115bANTH 115bANTH 115bANTH 115bThe Archaeology of Space and Landscape

Cultural Production


ENG 177bENG 177bENG 177bENG 177bENG 177bAmerican Popular Music and ContemporaryFiction

ENG 280aENG 280aENG 280aENG 280aENG 280aMaking it Real: Tactics of Discourse

FREN 142bFREN 142bFREN 142bFREN 142bFREN 142bCity and the Book

HIST 140aHIST 140aHIST 140aHIST 140aHIST 140aA History of Fashion in Europe

MUS 209aMUS 209aMUS 209aMUS 209aMUS 209aSeminar in Psychoanalysis and Biography:The Psychoanalytic Study of the Artist

Cluster 2: Visuality: Image/Media/SignsCluster 2: Visuality: Image/Media/SignsCluster 2: Visuality: Image/Media/SignsCluster 2: Visuality: Image/Media/SignsCluster 2: Visuality: Image/Media/Signs


AMST 130bAMST 130bAMST 130bAMST 130bAMST 130bTelevision and American Culture

ANTH 126bANTH 126bANTH 126bANTH 126bANTH 126bSymbol, Meaning, and Reality: Explorationsin Cultural Semiotics

ANTH 130bANTH 130bANTH 130bANTH 130bANTH 130bVisuality and Culture

ANTH 184bANTH 184bANTH 184bANTH 184bANTH 184bCross-Cultural Art and Aesthetics

FA 102aFA 102aFA 102aFA 102aFA 102aAmerican Avant-Garde Film and Video

FILM 100aFILM 100aFILM 100aFILM 100aFILM 100aIntroduction to the Moving Image

JOUR 103bJOUR 103bJOUR 103bJOUR 103bJOUR 103bAdvertising and the Media

PHIL 113bPHIL 113bPHIL 113bPHIL 113bPHIL 113bAesthetics: Painting, Photography, and Film

SOC 120bSOC 120bSOC 120bSOC 120bSOC 120bGlobalization and the Media

SOC 146aSOC 146aSOC 146aSOC 146aSOC 146aMass Communication Theory


AMST 120bAMST 120bAMST 120bAMST 120bAMST 120bFilm Theory and Criticism

ANTH 128aANTH 128aANTH 128aANTH 128aANTH 128aMeaning and Material Culture

ENG 101bENG 101bENG 101bENG 101bENG 101bCyber-Theory

ENG 280aENG 280aENG 280aENG 280aENG 280aMaking it Real: Tactics of Discourse

GECS 150aGECS 150aGECS 150aGECS 150aGECS 150aFrom Rapunzel to Riefenstahl: Real andImaginary Women in German Culture


SOC 221bSOC 221bSOC 221bSOC 221bSOC 221bSociology of Culture

THA 155aTHA 155aTHA 155aTHA 155aTHA 155aIcons of Masculinity

Cluster 3: Memory: Museums/Preservation/Cluster 3: Memory: Museums/Preservation/Cluster 3: Memory: Museums/Preservation/Cluster 3: Memory: Museums/Preservation/Cluster 3: Memory: Museums/Preservation/ArchivesArchivesArchivesArchivesArchives


ANTH 108bANTH 108bANTH 108bANTH 108bANTH 108bHistory, Time, and Tradition

ANTH 159aANTH 159aANTH 159aANTH 159aANTH 159aMuseums and Public Memory

HIST 204bHIST 204bHIST 204bHIST 204bHIST 204bNarrative Strategies: Writing History in aPost-Modern Age

NEJS 181bNEJS 181bNEJS 181bNEJS 181bNEJS 181bFilm and the Holocaust


COEX 250aCOEX 250aCOEX 250aCOEX 250aCOEX 250aThe Arts of Building Peace



ENG 211aENG 211aENG 211aENG 211aENG 211aPsychoanalytic Theory

GECS 160aGECS 160aGECS 160aGECS 160aGECS 160aIn the Shadow of the Holocaust: GlobalEncounters

HIST 169aHIST 169aHIST 169aHIST 169aHIST 169aThought and Culture in Modern America

HIST 170aHIST 170aHIST 170aHIST 170aHIST 170aItalian Films, Italian Histories

NEJS 133aNEJS 133aNEJS 133aNEJS 133aNEJS 133aArt, Artifacts, and History: The MaterialCulture of Modern Jews

NEJS 190aNEJS 190aNEJS 190aNEJS 190aNEJS 190aDescribing Cruelty

NEJS 291aNEJS 291aNEJS 291aNEJS 291aNEJS 291aHistory and Memory in the Middle East

SAL 140aSAL 140aSAL 140aSAL 140aSAL 140aWe Who Are at Home Everywhere:Narratives from the South Asian Diaspora

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East Asian StudiesCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


East Asian studies is an interdisciplinary program that seeks togive the student broad yet intimate knowledge of East Asiancivilization. It can be taken either as a major or a minor. At thecrux of the program is the language requirement of an East Asianlanguage, providing the basis for postgraduate study or careersdealing with East Asia.

How to Become a Major or a MinorHow to Become a Major or a MinorHow to Become a Major or a MinorHow to Become a Major or a MinorHow to Become a Major or a Minor

To enroll in the program, either as a major or a minor, students mustsee the program chair. Together they will select as an advisor afaculty member who seems best suited to that student’s interest andarea of future work.


Ralph Thaxton, ChairRalph Thaxton, ChairRalph Thaxton, ChairRalph Thaxton, ChairRalph Thaxton, Chair(Politics)

Qun Ao, Co-Undergraduate Advising HeadQun Ao, Co-Undergraduate Advising HeadQun Ao, Co-Undergraduate Advising HeadQun Ao, Co-Undergraduate Advising HeadQun Ao, Co-Undergraduate Advising Head(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)

Hiroko Sekino, Co-Undergraduate AdvisingHiroko Sekino, Co-Undergraduate AdvisingHiroko Sekino, Co-Undergraduate AdvisingHiroko Sekino, Co-Undergraduate AdvisingHiroko Sekino, Co-Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHead(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)

Ellen Schattschneider, Colloquium DirectorEllen Schattschneider, Colloquium DirectorEllen Schattschneider, Colloquium DirectorEllen Schattschneider, Colloquium DirectorEllen Schattschneider, Colloquium Director(Anthropology)

Matthew FraleighMatthew FraleighMatthew FraleighMatthew FraleighMatthew Fraleigh(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)

Donald HindleyDonald HindleyDonald HindleyDonald HindleyDonald Hindley(Politics)

Gary JeffersonGary JeffersonGary JeffersonGary JeffersonGary Jefferson(Economics)


A.A.A.A.A. Satisfactory completion of at least 10 semester courses fromamong the EAS and cross-listed offerings. No course with a gradebelow C- can count towards the major requirement of 10 courses.It is expected that at least five of the courses used to fulfill themajor will be taken in residence at Brandeis.

B.B.B.B.B. Completion of the 40 level or its equivalent in Chinese orJapanese. Students who can demonstrate this level of competencein another East Asian language may use it to fulfill therequirement. Note that in a student’s first East Asian language,no course below the 40 level may count toward the 10 requiredcourses for the major. However, if a student has achieved the 40level in one language, courses in additional East Asian languagesat or above the 20 level may count toward the 10. For furtherinformation on these language requirements, see theundergraduate advising head.

C.C.C.C.C. The EAS core course, HIST 80a (Introduction to East AsianCivilization).

D.D.D.D.D. From the EAS or cross-listed offerings:At least one course in the social sciences (in addition to HIST 80a)and at least one course in the humanities or creative arts.An additional course in either the social sciences (other than HIST80a) or in the humanities or creative arts.

E.E.E.E.E. Candidates for honors are required to register for EAS 99d or for a99d in an appropriate department and to prepare an honors thesis on atopic relating to East Asia. If completed successfully, the 99d (a year-long two-semester course) can be counted as two of the 10 courses ofthe major.

Richard LymanRichard LymanRichard LymanRichard LymanRichard Lyman(History)

Lee PenningtonLee PenningtonLee PenningtonLee PenningtonLee Pennington(History)

John SchreckerJohn SchreckerJohn SchreckerJohn SchreckerJohn Schrecker(History)

Yuanyuan ShenYuanyuan ShenYuanyuan ShenYuanyuan ShenYuanyuan Shen(Economics)

Aida-Yuen WongAida-Yuen WongAida-Yuen WongAida-Yuen WongAida-Yuen Wong(Fine Arts)


A.A.A.A.A. At least five courses are required for the minor. Studentswithout East Asian language skills equivalent to a 20-levelcourse will complete a total of six courses.

B.B.B.B.B. CHIN 10a and CHIN 20b or JAPN 10a and JAPN 20b. Thesecourses must be taken in residence at Brandeis (or abroad withapproval of the undergraduate advising head prior tocommencement of the language study program), or theirequivalents in another approved East Asian language. Studentswith demonstrated language skills at an equivalent level may beexempted from this requirement. For further information on thelanguage requirement, see the undergraduate advising head.

C.C.C.C.C. The EAS core course, HIST 80a (Introduction to East AsianCivilization).

D.D.D.D.D. At least three additional courses from the EAS or EAS cross-listedofferings. These three courses must be in at least two differentdepartments. Students who are exempted from the languagerequirement for the EAS minor must complete a fourth electivecourse from the EAS or cross-listed offerings for a total of fivecourses. Only East Asian language courses at the 100-level or highermay be used as electives for the minor.

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EAS 98a Independent StudyEAS 98a Independent StudyEAS 98a Independent StudyEAS 98a Independent StudyEAS 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

EAS 98b Independent StudyEAS 98b Independent StudyEAS 98b Independent StudyEAS 98b Independent StudyEAS 98b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

EAS 99d Senior ResearchEAS 99d Senior ResearchEAS 99d Senior ResearchEAS 99d Senior ResearchEAS 99d Senior ResearchSeniors who are candidates for degrees withhonors in East Asian studies must registerfor this course and, under the direction of afaculty member, prepare an honors thesison a suitable topic. Usually offered everyyear.Staff


EAS 130a Comparative Modern East AsianEAS 130a Comparative Modern East AsianEAS 130a Comparative Modern East AsianEAS 130a Comparative Modern East AsianEAS 130a Comparative Modern East AsianLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature[ hum ]Explores the origins of modern East Asianliterature, focusing on its master narrativesof nationalism and revolutions, its searchfor “authentic” history, its cinematicrepresentations, its use as an instrument ofcultural criticism of official history, and itsrole in mediating Asian and Asian-American identities in a multicultural andtransnational world. Focuses on theliterature of China, Japan, and Korea.Special one-time offering, spring 2006.Ms. Luo

EAS 175a Masterpieces of ChineseEAS 175a Masterpieces of ChineseEAS 175a Masterpieces of ChineseEAS 175a Masterpieces of ChineseEAS 175a Masterpieces of ChineseLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken COML 175a inprevious years.Surveys Chinese literature from theclassical era through the 18th century.Readings are in English translation andinclude a wide range of genres, withparticular emphasis on the great Chinesenovels. Usually offered every third year.Staff


CHIN 10aCHIN 10aCHIN 10aCHIN 10aCHIN 10aBeginning Chinese

CHIN 20bCHIN 20bCHIN 20bCHIN 20bCHIN 20bContinuing Chinese

CHIN 30aCHIN 30aCHIN 30aCHIN 30aCHIN 30aIntermediate Chinese

CHIN 40bCHIN 40bCHIN 40bCHIN 40bCHIN 40bAdvanced Intermediate Chinese

HIST 80aHIST 80aHIST 80aHIST 80aHIST 80aIntroduction to East Asian Civilization

JAPN 10aJAPN 10aJAPN 10aJAPN 10aJAPN 10aBeginning Japanese

JAPN 20bJAPN 20bJAPN 20bJAPN 20bJAPN 20bContinuing Japanese

JAPN 30aJAPN 30aJAPN 30aJAPN 30aJAPN 30aIntermediate Japanese

JAPN 40bJAPN 40bJAPN 40bJAPN 40bJAPN 40bAdvanced Intermediate Japanese


The following courses are approved for theprogram. Not all are given in any one year.Please consult the Schedule of Classes eachsemester. Additional courses may beapproved by the chair on a case by casebasis.

ANTH 178bANTH 178bANTH 178bANTH 178bANTH 178bCulture, Gender, and Power in East Asia

CHIN 98aCHIN 98aCHIN 98aCHIN 98aCHIN 98aReadings in Modern Chinese

CHIN 98bCHIN 98bCHIN 98bCHIN 98bCHIN 98bReadings in Modern Chinese

CHIN 105aCHIN 105aCHIN 105aCHIN 105aCHIN 105aAdvanced Conversation and Composition I

EAS 175aEAS 175aEAS 175aEAS 175aEAS 175aMasterpieces of Chinese Literature

ECON 29aECON 29aECON 29aECON 29aECON 29aThe Economy and Legal System of China

ECON 64aECON 64aECON 64aECON 64aECON 64aEast Asia’s Economies

ECON 175aECON 175aECON 175aECON 175aECON 175aIntroduction to the Economics ofDevelopment

FA 12aFA 12aFA 12aFA 12aFA 12aHistory of Asian Art

FA 181bFA 181bFA 181bFA 181bFA 181bThe Art of Japan

FA 184aFA 184aFA 184aFA 184aFA 184aStudies in Asian Art

HIST 176aHIST 176aHIST 176aHIST 176aHIST 176aThe Emergence of Modern Japan

HIST 180bHIST 180bHIST 180bHIST 180bHIST 180bTopics in Modern Chinese History

HIST 181aHIST 181aHIST 181aHIST 181aHIST 181aSeminar on Traditional Chinese Thought

HIST 182aHIST 182aHIST 182aHIST 182aHIST 182aSino-American Relations from theEighteenth Century to the Present

HIST 182bHIST 182bHIST 182bHIST 182bHIST 182bThe Samurai

HIST 184aHIST 184aHIST 184aHIST 184aHIST 184aNation and Empire in Modern East Asia

JAPN 98aJAPN 98aJAPN 98aJAPN 98aJAPN 98aReadings in Japanese

JAPN 98bJAPN 98bJAPN 98bJAPN 98bJAPN 98bReadings in Japanese

JAPN 105aJAPN 105aJAPN 105aJAPN 105aJAPN 105aAdvanced Conversation and Composition I

PHIL 119bPHIL 119bPHIL 119bPHIL 119bPHIL 119bChinese Philosophy

POL 147aPOL 147aPOL 147aPOL 147aPOL 147aThe Government and Politics of China

POL 148aPOL 148aPOL 148aPOL 148aPOL 148aSeminar: Contemporary Chinese Politics

POL 150aPOL 150aPOL 150aPOL 150aPOL 150aPolitics of Southeast Asia

POL 167aPOL 167aPOL 167aPOL 167aPOL 167aUnited States and China in World Politics

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Department of

EconomicsCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


Majors in economics receive broad yet rigorous training in thecore subjects of the discipline: general principles, micro andmacroeconomic theory, statistics, and econometrics. They learnto use skills developed in the core courses to analyze a variety ofeconomic problems, social issues, and economic institutions.These skills are applied and reinforced in four elective courseschosen from a list that includes most of the subfields of interestto economists, e.g., international economics, financial markets,industrial organization, institutional economics, the regulationof economic activity, the public sector, technology, growth, anddevelopment.

The department stresses the development and use of analytic andquantitative approaches for analyzing and understanding humanchoice and economic behavior, the functioning of the economicsystem, and specific subject areas and economic issues. (As a resultwe expect that students will develop analytic and quantitativeskills in the economics major that are useful, not only foreconomics, but for other subjects as well.) Theoretical and appliedcourses are available. Upon completion of the major, students areexpected to be familiar with the scholarship associated with avariety of economic subjects; majors learn to read books and articleswritten for the general economist.

The major in economics provides background for many positions inbusiness or government. A few graduates pursue advanced degreesin economics while others enroll in professional schools ofbusiness, law, and other fields. Programs of study can be designed tomatch the interests of the student (see the list of courses thatfollows).

Qualified seniors are invited to participate in the department’s honorsprogram, which involves research and writing a thesis under thesupervision of a member of the faculty. Before the senior year, Brandeisundergraduates can apply for admission as “five-year students” to theLemberg Master’s Program in International Economics and Finance (seeBrandeis International Business School section of this Bulletin). Thedepartment offers a minor in economics; a business minor is alsoavailable (see the Program in Business section of this Bulletin).


The major has a single entry point, ECON 2a (Introduction toEconomics). (This course is also an option in the quantitativereasoning component of the General University Requirements.) Mostmajors begin their study in the first or second year with ECON 2afollowed by a second principles course, ECON 8b (The GlobalEconomy). Six core courses are required. The two principles coursesare followed by four intermediate theory courses: microeconomictheory, macroeconomic theory, statistics, and econometrics (whichbuilds on statistics), plus four electives. It is important to begin thestudy of economics early because upper-level electives, a requirementfor the major, build on intermediate courses and have from three tosix prerequisites. Also, some calculus is used in intermediate theorycourses.


Rachel McCulloch, ChairRachel McCulloch, ChairRachel McCulloch, ChairRachel McCulloch, ChairRachel McCulloch, ChairInternational economic theory and policy,industrial organization.

Chad P. BownChad P. BownChad P. BownChad P. BownChad P. BownInternational economics, economicdevelopment, and industrial organization.

Linda BuiLinda BuiLinda BuiLinda BuiLinda BuiEnvironmental economics, public finance,applied microeconomics, and industrialorganization.

Laarni BulanLaarni BulanLaarni BulanLaarni BulanLaarni BulanCorporate finance, corporate governance, andreal options.

Anne CarterAnne CarterAnne CarterAnne CarterAnne CarterTechnological change. Input/output analysis.

Stephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiAdvanced macroeconomic theory, monetaryeconomics, and financial economics.

H. Michael CoinerH. Michael CoinerH. Michael CoinerH. Michael CoinerH. Michael CoinerEconomics of higher education,macroeconomics, and internationaleconomics.

F. Trenery DolbearF. Trenery DolbearF. Trenery DolbearF. Trenery DolbearF. Trenery DolbearMacroeconomics and public sector.

Can ErbilCan ErbilCan ErbilCan ErbilCan ErbilEconomic development, international trade,and public finance.

Benjamin Gomes-CasseresBenjamin Gomes-CasseresBenjamin Gomes-CasseresBenjamin Gomes-CasseresBenjamin Gomes-CasseresInternational business and internationalpolitical economy.

George J. HallGeorge J. HallGeorge J. HallGeorge J. HallGeorge J. HallMacroeconomics.

Jens HilscherJens HilscherJens HilscherJens HilscherJens HilscherAsset pricing, corporate finance, internationalfinance.

Adam Jaffe, Dean of Arts and SciencesAdam Jaffe, Dean of Arts and SciencesAdam Jaffe, Dean of Arts and SciencesAdam Jaffe, Dean of Arts and SciencesAdam Jaffe, Dean of Arts and SciencesTechnological change, economics ofregulation, and industrial organization.

Gary H. JeffersonGary H. JeffersonGary H. JeffersonGary H. JeffersonGary H. JeffersonEconomics of innovation, institutionaleconomics, development, industrialorganization, and China.

Blake LeBaronBlake LeBaronBlake LeBaronBlake LeBaronBlake LeBaronMacroeconomics, international finance, andmicroeconomics.

Hong LiHong LiHong LiHong LiHong LiTime series econometrics, macroeconomics,monetary economics.

Catherine L. MannCatherine L. MannCatherine L. MannCatherine L. MannCatherine L. MannInternational finance, outsourcing,technology, and U.S economic policy.

Nidhiya MenonNidhiya MenonNidhiya MenonNidhiya MenonNidhiya MenonEmpirical microeconomics, economicdevelopment, econometrics, and economicdemography and labor.

Carol OslerCarol OslerCarol OslerCarol OslerCarol OslerInternational finance, financial markets, openeconomy, and macroeconomics.

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AAAAA. ECON 2a (Introduction to Economics) and ECON 8b (TheGlobal Economy). A grade of C or higher is required in thesecourses.

B.B.B.B.B. ECON 80a, 82b, and 83a. Students receiving less than a C- forany of these courses must retake the course and earn a C- or betterbefore enrolling in any upper-level elective.

C. C. C. C. C. ECON 184b or ECON 185a.

D.D.D.D.D. Four elective courses in economics, at least two of which mustbe upper-level. Upper-level electives are courses that have asprerequisites ECON 80a, ECON 82b, or ECON 83a. Note: Not all100-level courses meet this criterion. ECON 170a and ECON 175aare lower-level electives. Lower-level electives can be any course ineconomics other than the required courses, except that ECON98a,b, ECON 99a,b, and BUS 89a do not count as electives for themajor. Only one course that does not include ECON 2a as aprerequisite can be accepted as a lower-level elective. Eligiblecourses include cross-listed courses and certain other courses thatcontain significant economics content offered by IBS, Heller, andother departments in the social sciences. Any student who intendsto offer an economics-oriented course in another department orschool toward the economics major should obtain approval of theundergraduate advising head in advance.

E.E.E.E.E. A passing letter grade must be obtained in each course taken forcredit toward the major. (Pass/Fail courses are not allowed.)Students must also achieve a grade point average of at least 2.00 inthe major courses; students close to this average should consult theundergraduate advising head before enrolling in economics coursesfor the senior year.

F.F.F.F.F. Any exception to the above rules requires department approval bypetition. See the department academic administrator or theundergraduate advising head for a petition; for example, a studentmust petition to get credit toward the major for an economicscourse taken at another university.


A. A. A. A. A. Successful completion of ECON 2a (Introduction toEconomics) and ECON 8b (The Global Economy) with a grade ofC or higher.

B.B.B.B.B. Three additional economics courses of which all but one mustinclude a prerequisite of at least ECON 2a. As with the major,courses offered by IBS, Heller, and other institutions may besubstituted if their content is primarily economics, but suchsubstitution requires the permission of the undergraduate advisinghead.

C.C.C.C.C. Students undertaking the economics minor and the businessminor are subject to additional restrictions to minimize the overlapin content. Consult your advisor for approval of such combinedprograms.

D.D.D.D.D. A grade point average of 2.00 or higher is required in coursesoffered for the minor.


Business MinorBusiness MinorBusiness MinorBusiness MinorBusiness MinorStudents interested in pursuing a formal program in business shouldconsult the description given in the business program section of thisBulletin.

MathematicMathematicMathematicMathematicMathematicThe required intermediate theory courses (80a, 82b, 83a) assume aknowledge of calculus at the level taught in MATH 10a (Techniques ofCalculus). (Students with a limited mathematics background shouldbegin with MATH 5a [Precalculus Mathematics].) Every student takingEconomics 80a must have either: a) completed MATH 10a with a gradeof C- or better, or b) scored at least 4 on the AP Mathematics AB test orat least 3 on the AP Mathematics BC test, or c) passed a placement examwhich the economics department administers at the beginning of eachsemester. For some more advanced courses, additional calculus andlinear algebra provide a useful background. Students unsure of theadequacy of their mathematics preparation should consult their advisor.

Academic Advisor and Selection of CoursesAcademic Advisor and Selection of CoursesAcademic Advisor and Selection of CoursesAcademic Advisor and Selection of CoursesAcademic Advisor and Selection of CoursesStudents are strongly advised to choose courses with well-considerededucational objectives in mind. Course offerings in economics can begrouped roughly into four categories (see below). Some students willwish to take at least one course from each of the four groups and therebyobtain a broad exposure to the discipline. Others will find a more narrowfocus with in-depth study in only a few groups more appropriate. Eachmajor should discuss educational objectives and course selections andsequencing with his/her academic advisor.

InternshipsInternshipsInternshipsInternshipsInternshipsStudents interested in taking an internship for credit should consult thedescription and enrollment information for BUS 89a in the businesssection of the Bulletin or the website for business internships:www.brandeis.edu/programs/internships/pages/bus.html.

There is no separate economics internship course; generally economicsinternship students enroll in BUS 89a. BUS 89a does not provide credittoward the ECON major or minor, but it is a four-credit course thatcounts as one of a student’s 32 courses and as one of the BUS electives.Internships can be done during an academic semester or during thesummer. Searching the University’s main website for “internships” willlead to information on availability of courses, guidelines, andrequirements.

ECON Course Offering GroupsECON Course Offering GroupsECON Course Offering GroupsECON Course Offering GroupsECON Course Offering Groups

1. Core Analytical Courses

2a Introduction to Economics8b The Global Economy80a Microeconomic Theory82b Macroeconomic Theory83a Statistics for Economic Analysis184b Econometrics185a Econometrics with Linear Algebra

Economics

Peter PetriPeter PetriPeter PetriPeter PetriPeter PetriInternational trade, development, Japan, andKorea.

Paroma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalIndustrial organization, regulation, andmicroeconomics.

Rashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarMacroeconomics and international finance.

Patricia TovarPatricia TovarPatricia TovarPatricia TovarPatricia TovarInternational trade, political economy,development, microeconomics, behavioraleconomics.

Xin WangXin WangXin WangXin WangXin WangPricing auctions in marketing; consumerbehavior, international marketing, marketresearch.

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2. International and Comparative

26a Latin America’s Economy29a The Economic and Legal System of China60b The Economics of International Trade Disputes64a East Asia Economies141b Economics of Innovation160a International Trade Theory161a International Finance175a Introduction to the Economics of Development*176a The Household, Health, and Hunger in Developing

Countries178b Monetary and Fiscal Policy

3. The U.S. Economy: Analysis, Institutions, Policy

56b Social Priorities and the Market57a Environmental Economics59b The Economics of Education71b Introduction to Finance74b Law and Economics76b Labor Economics77a Introduction to Regulation and Public Policy129b Economics for the New Economy133a The Economics of Discrimination and Inequality

Economics

134b Public Sector Economics135a Industrial Organization171a Financial Economics172b Money and Banking174a Corporate Finance177b Economic Regulation and Deregulation181b Game Theory and Economic Applications

4. Analytical Methods

162a Game Theory170a Mathematics of Economics and Finance*

Several first-year Brandeis International Business School courses may beappropriate analytical electives for advanced undergraduates. Theseinclude courses in the Ph.D. Program in International Economics. Seeyour advisor or the undergraduate advising head.

*This course is considered a lower-level elective.



ECON 2a Introduction to EconomicsECON 2a Introduction to EconomicsECON 2a Introduction to EconomicsECON 2a Introduction to EconomicsECON 2a Introduction to Economics[ qr ss ]Common final exam.A one-semester introduction to economicanalysis with policy applications. Theeconomist’s approach to social analysis issystematically elaborated. Usually offeredevery semester in multiple sections.Staff

ECON 8b The Global EconomyECON 8b The Global EconomyECON 8b The Global EconomyECON 8b The Global EconomyECON 8b The Global Economy[ wi ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a. Common final exam.The basic tools and models of economicanalysis are applied to a wide range of topicsin micro, macro, and internationaleconomics. Usually offered every semester inmultiple sections.Staff

ECON 26a Latin America’s EconomyECON 26a Latin America’s EconomyECON 26a Latin America’s EconomyECON 26a Latin America’s EconomyECON 26a Latin America’s Economy[ ss nw ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken ECON 25a in previous years.Introductory survey of economic, financial,and institutional problems, distortions, andreforms in Latin America. Topics include therole of government, privatization,liberalization of trade and capital flows,pension funds reforms, inflation,stabilization, and international debt crisis.Current and future trends will be discussed.Usually offered every second year.Staff

ECON 29a The Economy and Legal System ofECON 29a The Economy and Legal System ofECON 29a The Economy and Legal System ofECON 29a The Economy and Legal System ofECON 29a The Economy and Legal System ofChinaChinaChinaChinaChina[ ss ]Examines the role of China’s legal system inshaping China’s economic transformation andthe issues associated with China’s emergenceas one of the world’s major trading powers.Usually offered every year.Ms. Shen

ECON 56b Social Priorities and the MarketECON 56b Social Priorities and the MarketECON 56b Social Priorities and the MarketECON 56b Social Priorities and the MarketECON 56b Social Priorities and the Market[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a.Examines the strengths and limitations offree markets in promoting major social goals:efficiency, equity, and technological advance.Usually offered every year.Ms. Carter

ECON 57a Environmental EconomicsECON 57a Environmental EconomicsECON 57a Environmental EconomicsECON 57a Environmental EconomicsECON 57a Environmental Economics[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a.Investigates the theoretical and policyproblems posed by the use of renewable andnonrenewable resources. Theoretical topicsinclude the optimal pricing of resources, theoptimal use of standards and taxes to correctpollution problems under uncertainty, andthe measuring of costs and benefits. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

ECON 59b The Economics of EducationECON 59b The Economics of EducationECON 59b The Economics of EducationECON 59b The Economics of EducationECON 59b The Economics of Education[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a.An introduction to economic analysis of theeducation sector. Topics include the conceptof human capital, private and social return toinvestment in education, cost-benefitanalysis of special educational programs, andissues in the financing of education. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Coiner

ECON 60b The Economics of InternationalECON 60b The Economics of InternationalECON 60b The Economics of InternationalECON 60b The Economics of InternationalECON 60b The Economics of InternationalTrade DisputesTrade DisputesTrade DisputesTrade DisputesTrade Disputes[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 8b.Analyzes economic issues involved in a set ofrecent international trade disputes at thefrontier of disagreement and conflict ininternational economic relations from theperspective of directly and indirectly affectedparticipants such as firms, workers,consumers, policy makers, and NGOs.Usually offered every year.Mr. Bown

ECON 61a The Economics of ReprivatizationECON 61a The Economics of ReprivatizationECON 61a The Economics of ReprivatizationECON 61a The Economics of ReprivatizationECON 61a The Economics of Reprivatizationin the New Europein the New Europein the New Europein the New Europein the New Europe[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a. Course to be taughtat Brandeis summer program in Berlin.An analysis of the process and problems ofeconomic reform in Central and EasternEurope. Examines the reforms from a nationaland international perspective and considersthe cross-border linkage of economies and thereintegration of Central and Eastern Europein the economic world. Usually offered everysummer.Mr. Heinsohn

ECON 64a East Asia’s EconomiesECON 64a East Asia’s EconomiesECON 64a East Asia’s EconomiesECON 64a East Asia’s EconomiesECON 64a East Asia’s Economies[ ss ]Prerequisites: ECON 2a.Examines the post-war economicperformance of the East Asian countries,especially Japan, China, Korea, and Taiwan.Emphasizes the public policies, institutionalfeatures, and historical conditions thataccounted for the performance of these foureconomies. Also explores differences betweenthe East Asian models of economicdevelopment and those of the Westerneconomies, particularly the United States.Usually offered every second year.Staff

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ECON 65a The Economics of GlobalizationECON 65a The Economics of GlobalizationECON 65a The Economics of GlobalizationECON 65a The Economics of GlobalizationECON 65a The Economics of Globalization[ ss ]Prerequisite: Successful completion of ECON2a with a grade of C+ or higher.Examines the phenomenon of globalization,using economic analysis to explorecontroversial themes of the globalizationdebate—offshoring, sweatshops, child labor,environmental standards and a race to thebottom, intellectual property protection,cultural diversity, economic development,immigration, and others. Special one-timeoffering, fall 2006.Mr. Bown with Mr. Friedman

ECON 71a Introduction to FinanceECON 71a Introduction to FinanceECON 71a Introduction to FinanceECON 71a Introduction to FinanceECON 71a Introduction to Finance[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a. This course shouldnot be taken concurrently with ECON 171a.This course may not be taken for credit bystudents who have previously taken ECON171a.Designed to give students an overview of theissues involved in modern finance. Topicsinclude random walks, bubbles, derivativemarkers, online trading, hedge funds, foreignexchange markets, and recent internationalcrises. Usually offered every year.Mr. LeBaron

ECON 74b Law and EconomicsECON 74b Law and EconomicsECON 74b Law and EconomicsECON 74b Law and EconomicsECON 74b Law and Economics[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a.A study of economic foundations of Americanlaw in selected areas of interest. Topicsinclude the role of property rights andliability rules in the control of externalities,controlling the cost of accidents, the controlof criminal behavior, product failure anddamage, medical malpractice. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

ECON 76b Labor EconomicsECON 76b Labor EconomicsECON 76b Labor EconomicsECON 76b Labor EconomicsECON 76b Labor Economics[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a.Topics include: Analysis of competitive andless-than-competitive markets. Rationale foralternate methods of paying workers (e.g.,hourly wages, piece rates, bonuses). Sourcesof wage differentials among jobs and workers.The U.S. labor movement, the process ofcollective bargaining, and the economiceffects of unions. Effects of governmentinterventions in the labor market, such as theminimum wage and occupational safetyregulation. Extent and effects ofdiscrimination in the labor market.Inequality in the distribution of wages.Mr. Coiner

ECON 77a Introduction to Regulation andECON 77a Introduction to Regulation andECON 77a Introduction to Regulation andECON 77a Introduction to Regulation andECON 77a Introduction to Regulation andPublic PolicyPublic PolicyPublic PolicyPublic PolicyPublic Policy[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken ECON 177b in previous years.Economic rationale behind governmentintervention in markets. Theoretical,practical, and historical aspects of regulation.Recent trends toward deregulation orregulatory reform. Specific case studies suchas telecommunications, electric utilities,environment, transportation, drugs, andworkplace safety. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Sanyal

ECON 80a Microeconomic TheoryECON 80a Microeconomic TheoryECON 80a Microeconomic TheoryECON 80a Microeconomic TheoryECON 80a Microeconomic Theory[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 8b. Intermediate theorycourses (ECON 80a, 82b, 83a) assume aknowledge of calculus at the level taught inMATH 10a.Analysis of the behavior of economic unitswithin a market economy. Emphasis uponindividuals’ decisions as demanders of goodsand suppliers of resources, and firms’decisions as suppliers of goods and demandersof resources under various market structures.Usually offered every semester.Staff

ECON 82b Macroeconomic TheoryECON 82b Macroeconomic TheoryECON 82b Macroeconomic TheoryECON 82b Macroeconomic TheoryECON 82b Macroeconomic Theory[ ss ]Prerequisites: ECON 8b. ECON 80a and 83awould be helpful.Models of the determination of economicaggregates—such as national income,consumption, investment, governmentspending, exports, imports, and internationalcapital flows—and economy-wide variables—such as the interest rate, the exchange rate,the price level and inflation, and theunemployment rate. The influence of fiscaland monetary policies on these aggregatesand variables is examined. Usually offeredevery semester.Staff

ECON 83a Statistics for Economic AnalysisECON 83a Statistics for Economic AnalysisECON 83a Statistics for Economic AnalysisECON 83a Statistics for Economic AnalysisECON 83a Statistics for Economic Analysis[ qr ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a.A first course in statistical inference. Topicsinclude descriptive statistics, probability,normal and binomial distributions, samplingdistributions, point and interval estimation,properties of estimators, hypothesis testing,regression, and analysis of variance. Usuallyoffered every semester.Staff

ECON 98a Independent StudyECON 98a Independent StudyECON 98a Independent StudyECON 98a Independent StudyECON 98a Independent StudySignature of the instructor required. Does notcount toward the major in economics.Normally available for a student who hastaken a course and wishes to pursue furtherreading or research in that field or study asubject not listed among the departmentcourse offerings. Usually offered every year.Staff

ECON 98b Independent StudyECON 98b Independent StudyECON 98b Independent StudyECON 98b Independent StudyECON 98b Independent StudySignature of the instructor required. Does notcount toward the major in economics.See ECON 98a for course description. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

ECON 99a Senior ResearchECON 99a Senior ResearchECON 99a Senior ResearchECON 99a Senior ResearchECON 99a Senior ResearchSignature of the instructor required. Does notcount toward the major in economics.A senior whose grade point average ineconomics courses is 3.50 or above and hascompleted or is currently enrolled in ECON184b or equivalent may petition to beadmitted to the Senior Honors Program andto enroll in this course. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

ECON 99b Senior ThesisECON 99b Senior ThesisECON 99b Senior ThesisECON 99b Senior ThesisECON 99b Senior ThesisPrerequisite: Satisfactory completion ofECON 99a. Signature of the instructorrequired. Does not count toward the major ineconomics.Normally seniors who wish to complete asenior honors thesis enroll in this course.Usually offered every year.Staff


ECON 129a Economics for the NewECON 129a Economics for the NewECON 129a Economics for the NewECON 129a Economics for the NewECON 129a Economics for the NewEconomyEconomyEconomyEconomyEconomy[ ss ]Prerequisites: ECON 80a, ECON 82b andECON 83a, or permission of the instructor.A study of the economic issues particular tothe “new economy” within the frameworkof economic theory. Topics include causesand consequences of increasing returns,productivity and economic growth, skill-based technological progress and the wagegap, network economics, and humancapital. The objective is to enable a studentto use economic theory to understand theseissues. Usually offered every year.Staff

ECON 133a The Economics ofECON 133a The Economics ofECON 133a The Economics ofECON 133a The Economics ofECON 133a The Economics ofDiscrimination and InequalityDiscrimination and InequalityDiscrimination and InequalityDiscrimination and InequalityDiscrimination and Inequality[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 80a and ECON 83a orpermission of the instructor.This course uses economics and statisticalanalysis to explore the extent andconsequences of discrimination in U.S labormarkets, as well as other determinants ofincome inequality in the U.S. Proposed policyoptions are analyzed and evaluated. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Lee

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ECON 134b Public Sector EconomicsECON 134b Public Sector EconomicsECON 134b Public Sector EconomicsECON 134b Public Sector EconomicsECON 134b Public Sector Economics[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 80a and ECON 83a orpermission of the instructor.The effect of tax and expenditure policies oneconomic efficiency and equity. Topicsinclude externalities and public goods, publicchoice, cost-benefit analysis, incomeredistribution, social security, and healthcare. Also discussion of U.S. tax system,public debt, and state and local finance.Usually offered every year.Mr. Dolbear

ECON 135a Industrial OrganizationECON 135a Industrial OrganizationECON 135a Industrial OrganizationECON 135a Industrial OrganizationECON 135a Industrial Organization[ qr ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 80a and ECON 83a orpermission of the instructor.Microeconomic analysis of firm behaviorunder alternative market structures andimplications for market outcomes. Topicsinclude strategic interaction, entry and exit,collusion, predation, price discrimination,product differentiation, vertical relations,imperfect information, advertising, andpatents and innovation. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. McCulloch

ECON 141b Economics of InnovationECON 141b Economics of InnovationECON 141b Economics of InnovationECON 141b Economics of InnovationECON 141b Economics of Innovation[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 80a and ECON 83a orpermission of the instructor.Technological change as the central focus ofmodern economies. Topics include changingindustrial and international specialization,economics of research and development,innovation, diffusion and technology transfer,appropriability, patents, information markets,productivity, intersectoral effects, and globalcompetitiveness. Usually offered every year.Mr. Jefferson

ECON 160a International Trade TheoryECON 160a International Trade TheoryECON 160a International Trade TheoryECON 160a International Trade TheoryECON 160a International Trade Theory[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 80a and ECON 83a orpermission of the instructor.Causes and consequences of internationaltrade and factor movements. Topics includedeterminants of trade, effects on welfare andincome distribution, trade and growth,protection, foreign investment, immigration,and preferential trading. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

ECON 161a International FinanceECON 161a International FinanceECON 161a International FinanceECON 161a International FinanceECON 161a International Finance[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 80a and ECON 83a orpermission of the instructor.Applications of international economictheory—regarding trade, the balance ofpayments, investments, and exchange rates—to the management of import/export firmsand multinational corporations. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

ECON 170a Mathematics of Economics andECON 170a Mathematics of Economics andECON 170a Mathematics of Economics andECON 170a Mathematics of Economics andECON 170a Mathematics of Economics andFinanceFinanceFinanceFinanceFinance[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a and ECON 8b. Doesnot count toward the upper-level electiverequirement for the major in economics.An introduction to linear algebra and calculuswith the stress on their applications ineconomics and finance. Topics coveredinclude sequences and limits, derivatives,constrained and unconstrained optimization,matrix algebra and systems of linearequations, techniques of integration, andfirst-order differential equations.Staff

ECON 171a Financial EconomicsECON 171a Financial EconomicsECON 171a Financial EconomicsECON 171a Financial EconomicsECON 171a Financial Economics[ ss ]Prerequisites: ECON 80a and 83a. May not betaken for credit by students who havepreviously taken IEF 205a.An introduction to financial economics.Topics include the selection of assets,portfolio choice under uncertainty,equilibrium asset pricing models, theefficient markets hypothesis, futures, andoptions markets. Usually offered every year.Mr. Hilscher

ECON 172b Money and BankingECON 172b Money and BankingECON 172b Money and BankingECON 172b Money and BankingECON 172b Money and Banking[ ss ]Prerequisites: ECON 80a and ECON 83a orpermission of the instructor.Considers the operation of banks and otherfinancial institutions in a money- and capital-market setting. The role of central banks inthe control of the quantity of money isexamined in relation to the performance ofthe national economy. Supervision of banks,insurance of deposits, reform of bankinglegislation, as well as the internationalizationof banking are also studied. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Cecchetti

ECON 174a Corporate FinanceECON 174a Corporate FinanceECON 174a Corporate FinanceECON 174a Corporate FinanceECON 174a Corporate Finance[ ss ]Prerequisites: ECON 171a and BUS 6a orpermission of the instructor. May not betaken for credit by students who are currentlytaking or have previously taken FIN 202a(formerly IEF 210b).An introductory course in corporate financeand financial management. Covers the theoryand application of capital budgetingtechniques and capital structure choice offirms. Usually offered every year.Ms. Bulan

ECON 175a Introduction to the Economics ofECON 175a Introduction to the Economics ofECON 175a Introduction to the Economics ofECON 175a Introduction to the Economics ofECON 175a Introduction to the Economics ofDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopment[ ss ]Prerequisite: ECON 2a or permission of theinstructor. Does not count toward the upper-level elective requirement for the major ineconomics.An introduction to various models ofeconomic growth and development andevaluation of these perspectives from theexperience of developing and industrialcountries. Usually offered every year.Mr. Jefferson

ECON 176a The Household, Health, andECON 176a The Household, Health, andECON 176a The Household, Health, andECON 176a The Household, Health, andECON 176a The Household, Health, andHunger in Developing CountriesHunger in Developing CountriesHunger in Developing CountriesHunger in Developing CountriesHunger in Developing Countries[ ss ]Prerequisites: ECON 80a and ECON 83 orpermisson of the instructor. ECON 175a isrecommended. Primarily recommended forjuniors and seniors.Examines aspects of poverty and nutritionthat are confronted by households in low-income countries. Examines these issuesprimarily from a microeconomic perspective,although some macroeconomic angles areexplored as well. Usually offered every year.Ms. Menon

ECON 177b Economic Regulation andECON 177b Economic Regulation andECON 177b Economic Regulation andECON 177b Economic Regulation andECON 177b Economic Regulation andDeregulationDeregulationDeregulationDeregulationDeregulation[ ss ]Prerequisites: ECON 80a and ECON 83a, orpermission of the instructor.Rate regulation of natural monopolies,antitrust regulation of horizontal and verticalmergers and contracts, and the deregulationmovement. Focus on the peak-load pricingproblem, vertical restraints, and case historiesof airlines and savings and loan institutions.Usually offered every third year.Staff

ECON 178b Monetary and Fiscal Policy –ECON 178b Monetary and Fiscal Policy –ECON 178b Monetary and Fiscal Policy –ECON 178b Monetary and Fiscal Policy –ECON 178b Monetary and Fiscal Policy –Theory and ApplicationsTheory and ApplicationsTheory and ApplicationsTheory and ApplicationsTheory and Applications[ ss ]Prerequisites: ECON 82b and 83a, orpermission of the instructor.Studies the relation of monetary and fiscalpolicy to inflation, to aggregate employment,and to the financing of the public sector.Explores both the theoretical debates and thepractical issues faced by policy makers. Thetheoretical analysis is applied to severalcontemporary and historical developmentsincluding the economic expansion of the1990s, the financial crises in developingeconomies, inflation targeting, creditchannels, and the implications of the Euro.Usually offered every year.Staff

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ECON 181b Game Theory and EconomicECON 181b Game Theory and EconomicECON 181b Game Theory and EconomicECON 181b Game Theory and EconomicECON 181b Game Theory and EconomicApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplications[ ss ]Prerequisites: ECON 80a, ECON 83a, MATH10a or equivalent.Analysis of decision making in multipersonsettings. Studies models of equilibrium andvarious kinds of games under perfect andimperfect information. The applicationsinclude competition, auctions, voting, risksharing, bargaining. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

ECON 184b EconometricsECON 184b EconometricsECON 184b EconometricsECON 184b EconometricsECON 184b Econometrics[ qr ss ]Prerequisites: ECON 80a, 82b, and 83a.An introduction to the theory of econometricregression and forecasting models, withapplications to the analysis of business andeconomic data. Usually offered every year.Ms. Li

ECON 185a Econometrics with LinearECON 185a Econometrics with LinearECON 185a Econometrics with LinearECON 185a Econometrics with LinearECON 185a Econometrics with LinearAlgebraAlgebraAlgebraAlgebraAlgebra[ ss ]Prerequisites: ECON 80a, 82b, 83a andMATH 15a. A working knowledge of linearalgebra is required.Students are first exposed to the necessarybackground in advanced probability theoryand statistics. Then statistical theory for thelinear regression model, its most importantvariants, and extensions to nonlinearmethods including Generalized Method ofMoments (GMM) and Maximum LikelihoodEstimation (MLE) are covered. Theoreticalanalysis is accompanied by the study ofempirical economic examples. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Li

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AAAS 60aAAAS 60aAAAS 60aAAAS 60aAAAS 60aEconomics of Third World Hunger

BUS 6aBUS 6aBUS 6aBUS 6aBUS 6aFinancial Accounting

BUS 10aBUS 10aBUS 10aBUS 10aBUS 10aFunctions of the Capitalist Enterprise


BUS 75aBUS 75aBUS 75aBUS 75aBUS 75aIssues in Business and Management



HSSP 104bHSSP 104bHSSP 104bHSSP 104bHSSP 104bHealth Economics


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Interdepartmental programs in

EducationCourses of Study:MinorsMaster of Arts in Teaching


Four central themes define the Brandeis education programs.These themes are woven throughout our courses.

Knowing Students as LearnersKnowing Students as LearnersKnowing Students as LearnersKnowing Students as LearnersKnowing Students as Learners: Good teachers work actively toknow their students as individuals and learners. They use theirknowledge of child development and learning, and theirknowledge of individual students, to inform their planning andteaching. They modify their instruction to support students’academic learning and social progress.

Teaching for UnderstandingTeaching for UnderstandingTeaching for UnderstandingTeaching for UnderstandingTeaching for Understanding: The Brandeis Education Programstrives to prepare teachers to narrow the achievement gap amongstudents through the use of standards-based, learning-centeredcurricula. Good teachers communicate high standards andexpectations for student learning, and draw on a repertoire ofapproaches, using instructional strategies to make knowledgeaccessible and interesting to diverse learners. They check forunderstanding and use multiple forms of assessment, includingperformance assessments, to guide planning and instruction.

Inquiry:Inquiry:Inquiry:Inquiry:Inquiry: Effective teachers continually assess and reflect on theirown teaching practices and stay aware of current resources andinformation related to teaching and learning. Teachers need tohave a firm grounding in educational research, theory, andpractice and understand the ways in which inquiry and reflectionon research, including their own classroom research, can informpractice.

Social Justice:Social Justice:Social Justice:Social Justice:Social Justice: Issues of social justice and injustice affect schools.Teachers need to work toward greater equity and access toknowledge for all students, while creating multicultural,democratic classrooms that celebrate respect and diversity.

For a more complete description of the Education Programconsult the program’s website, www.brandeis.edu/programs/education.

Undergraduate Teaching MinorUndergraduate Teaching MinorUndergraduate Teaching MinorUndergraduate Teaching MinorUndergraduate Teaching MinorThe undergraduate education program leading to licensure isdesigned to prepare undergraduates for teaching at the preschool,elementary, or secondary level, and is taken in addition to thestudent’s major. Those interested in this minor should meet withan education program advisor to develop a plan for teachereducation courses, which begin in the sophomore year, and otherrequired courses. Please see the eduction program website forcourse requirements. This minor is also valuable for thoseplanning careers in related fields such as special education.

Students who successfully complete the elementary, middle, orhigh school program, including the requirements set by the stateof Massachusetts, may be recommended by Brandeis for initiallicensure to teach in Massachusetts, which has reciprocalarrangements with 36 other states. Requirements include passingappropriate portions of the Massachusetts Test for TeacherLicensure (MTEL). More information on licensure requirementsmay be found on the Education Program website.

Students who want to be licensed to teach in Massachusetts mustpass a Massachusetts Communication and Literacy Skills Test, anddemonstrate subject-matter knowledge as well. Of the students whocompleted the Education Program and who took these tests in 2003-04, 100% passed the Communications and Literacy Skills test, and100% passed the Subject Matter Knowledge tests.

Undergraduate Education Studies MinorUndergraduate Education Studies MinorUndergraduate Education Studies MinorUndergraduate Education Studies MinorUndergraduate Education Studies MinorThe education studies minor is designed for students seeking anunderstanding of some of the diverse issues related to education inthe United States and other societies. This minor examines issues ineducation theory, research, and practice within a general liberal artsperspective. The goals are to enable students to investigateeducational history and policy, human learning and development,and/or the place of education and schooling in families and societies,from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. The minor’sinterdisciplinary approach will enable students to examine the impactof political, historic, psychological, economic, and social forces thatshape education and public expectations for schools.

The education studies minor encourages students to think criticallyand creatively about questions such as: How can we betterunderstand and guide learning? How do various political, economic,and social forces shape education and public expectations for schools?What kinds of cultural understandings form the basis for educationalexpectations and school systems? What kinds of learning, schools,and teachers do young people need and deserve?

This minor is suitable both for students interested in the broad socialand cultural contexts of education and for those interested ineducational careers. Please note, however, that the education studiesminor does not lead to a teaching license. Students interested inbecoming licensed as teachers need to enroll in the EducationProgram that leads to licensure.

Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary)Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary)Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary)Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary)Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary)In the Master of Arts in Teaching Program we conceive of teaching aspractical intellectual work dedicated to enlargement of humancapacity at the individual and societal level. Two concentrations areoffered: Public Education at the Elementary Level and Jewish DaySchools. Successful completion leads to the degree and to the initiallicense to teach grades 1-6 in Massachusetts, which has reciprocityagreements with 36 other states.

A coherent one year/four semester course of study integratessustained guided-teaching practice in area schools with challengingcoursework and analysis of educational problems and issues at macroand micro levels. A small cohort of students works closely withpeers, mentors, and faculty in an atmosphere that is collegial andopen to risk-taking. Inquiry is a theme across the year: as theculminating project, students design, conduct, and report on aclassroom-based, action-research project. All graduates are expectedto demonstrate strong conceptual and practical command of the field,commitment to children as learners and thinkers, and habits ofreliance on reason, evidence, and values in pedagogical decisionmaking.

One exceptional feature of the M.A.T. is the early career supportprovided to graduates who teach in the Greater Boston area. Socialsupport, reflection on teaching challenges, and individual advising areoffered in monthly meetings and in one to one conferences.

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Education ProgramEducation ProgramEducation ProgramEducation ProgramEducation ProgramAny undergraduate at Brandeis may begin fulfilling requirementsof the minor at any time, without formal admission. Candidatesfor the elementary or secondary teaching license must achieve agrade of at least B- in all required education program courses.Satisfactory grades and permission of the education programadvisor (elementary) or director (secondary) are required in orderto proceed to the final semesters of the program (ED 101a and b,ED 105a, and ED 111e; or ED 102a, ED 104a, and ED 110e; or ED112e). Students must pass specified portions of theMassachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) prior tostudent teaching (consult program office for further information).

Education StudiesEducation StudiesEducation StudiesEducation StudiesEducation StudiesAny undergraduate enrolled at Brandeis can begin fulfillingrequirements of the minor at any time, without formaladmission. A grade of at least B- is required in each course takenfor credit in the minor. Pass/Fail courses are not allowed.Permission of the director is required to enroll in the educationstudies minor and should be sought no later than when a studenthas completed the two core courses.

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The general requirements foradmission to the Graduate School, givenin an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to this program. Applicants to the MAT program apply tothe concentration,of interest, Public Education at the ElementaryLevel or Jewish Day Schools. Admission to the Jewish Day Schoolconcentration is currently restricted to successful completers of theDeLeT program.

Strong liberal arts preparation with depth in an appropriate disciplineand/or a record of professional accomplishment in an appropriate fieldis expected. Applicants should be able to demonstrate possession ofthe knowledge necessary to teach the four subjects comprising thecore of the elementary school curriculum: mathematics, literacy/English language arts, science, and the social studies. Program facultyare available for consultation and transcript review prior toapplication,with respect to this or other admissions criteria. Priorexperience with children is strongly advised. Applications shouldinclude three letters of reference, the results of the GRE generalexam, a transcript, and a statement of purpose explaining theirreasons for pursuing this degree.

Further information about application processes and criteria,scholarship opportunities, and program requirements is available onthe MAT website and in the Eduction program office.

Program CommitteeProgram CommitteeProgram CommitteeProgram CommitteeProgram Committee

Joyce Antleroyce Antleroyce Antleroyce Antleroyce Antler(American Studies)

Marc BrettlerMarc BrettlerMarc BrettlerMarc BrettlerMarc Brettler(Near Eastern Jewish Studies)

Joseph CunninghamJoseph CunninghamJoseph CunninghamJoseph CunninghamJoseph Cunningham(Psychology)


Andrew HahnAndrew HahnAndrew HahnAndrew HahnAndrew Hahn(The Heller School)

Susan ParkerSusan ParkerSusan ParkerSusan ParkerSusan Parker(Mathematics)

Joseph ReimerJoseph ReimerJoseph ReimerJoseph ReimerJoseph Reimer(Hornstein Jewish Professional LeadershipProgram)

Daniel TerrisDaniel TerrisDaniel TerrisDaniel TerrisDaniel Terris(American Studies; International Center forEthics, Justice and Public Life)


Marya Levenson, DirectorMarya Levenson, DirectorMarya Levenson, DirectorMarya Levenson, DirectorMarya Levenson, DirectorTeacher education. Education policy.Education studies.

Dirck Roosevelt, Director of the M.A.T./Dirck Roosevelt, Director of the M.A.T./Dirck Roosevelt, Director of the M.A.T./Dirck Roosevelt, Director of the M.A.T./Dirck Roosevelt, Director of the M.A.T./Assistant DirectorAssistant DirectorAssistant DirectorAssistant DirectorAssistant DirectorElementary education. Teacher education.Democracy and education.

Marcie AbramsonMarcie AbramsonMarcie AbramsonMarcie AbramsonMarcie AbramsonMathematics.

Robin DashRobin DashRobin DashRobin DashRobin DashArts and Education.

Sharon Feiman-NemserSharon Feiman-NemserSharon Feiman-NemserSharon Feiman-NemserSharon Feiman-NemserElementary education. Jewish education.Teacher education.

Tom HeymanTom HeymanTom HeymanTom HeymanTom HeymanElementary Science.

Robert LangeRobert LangeRobert LangeRobert LangeRobert LangeScience teaching.

Jon LevisohnJon LevisohnJon LevisohnJon LevisohnJon LevisohnPhilosophy of education. Jewish education.

Catherine MarchantCatherine MarchantCatherine MarchantCatherine MarchantCatherine MarchantPreschool education.

Deborah MoriartyDeborah MoriartyDeborah MoriartyDeborah MoriartyDeborah MoriartyReading and Literacy.

Edward RossiterEdward RossiterEdward RossiterEdward RossiterEdward RossiterSecondary curriculum and instruction.

Theodore SizerTheodore SizerTheodore SizerTheodore SizerTheodore SizerPublic education.

Requirements for the MinorsRequirements for the MinorsRequirements for the MinorsRequirements for the MinorsRequirements for the Minors

Education Programs Leading to LicensureEducation Programs Leading to LicensureEducation Programs Leading to LicensureEducation Programs Leading to LicensureEducation Programs Leading to Licensure

SecondarySecondarySecondarySecondarySecondaryPSYC 36b (note that PSYC 1a is a prerequisite for PSYC 36b),ED 100b (sophomore year), and ED 102a (junior year), areprerequisites for practice teaching. ED 104a and ED 110e aretaken in the senior year or ninth semester. Students mustconsult the director of the program for other requirements.It is recommended that students take ED 100b in theirsophomore year and ED 102a in their junior year. Students mustpass the Massachusetts Communication and Literacy Skills Testbefore enrolling in ED 110e.

ElementaryElementaryElementaryElementaryElementaryPSYC 33a (note that PSYC 1a is a prerequisite for PSYC 33a); ED 100afollowed by ED 107a (sophomores who have taken ED 100a areadvised to take ED 107a as juniors); ED 101a and b and ED 105a,always begun the semester before student teaching; and ED 111e(student teaching). Math 3a unless waived upon education programand math department review. Students must consult the educationprogram faculty advisor for elementary candidates regarding these andother program requirements. It is strongly recommended that,whenever possible, students consult the advisor during the freshmanyear. The education program website lists significant additionalliberal arts courses required for licensure by the MassachusettsDepartment of Education. Students must pass specified portions ofthe Massachsussets Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) beforeenrolling in ED 111e (student teaching).

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PreschoolPreschoolPreschoolPreschoolPreschoolPractice teaching at the Lemberg Children’s Center is possible(ED 112e). Prerequisites are PSYC 33a and ED 103a. Thesecourses, plus one other, will fulfill the Massachusetts Office ofChild Care Services requirements for teachers in nursery schoolor day care. For further information, consult the director of theLemberg Children’s Center.

Education StudiesEducation StudiesEducation StudiesEducation StudiesEducation StudiesAAAAA. Core Course: ED 155b Education and Social Policy

B.B.B.B.B. A second core course to be selected from the followingelectives:

AMST 180b Topics in the History of American EducationCOML 165a Reading, Writing, and Teaching across

CulturesECON 59b Introduction to the Economics of EducationED 157b Psychology of Student LearningED 158b Creative Inquiry, Critical AnalysisED 159b Philosophy of EducationSOC 104a The Sociology of Education

C.C.C.C.C. At least four additional program electives, no more than twoof which can be taken in the same department orinterdepartmental program. Program electives are listed belowunder “Electives”.

Students may substitute successful completion of an essay,thesis, or internship, as described below, for the sixth electivecourse option:

1. Essay: an approved research or honors essay, usually taken inthe senior year. Students would receive credit for this essaythrough their department major, or ED 98a (Individual Readingsand Research in Education), or an independent study, or researchcourse approved by the director of the education program.

2. Honors Thesis: a senior thesis in the student’s major that hasan emphasis on some aspect of education.

3. Internship: an internship (ED 92) approved by the director ofthe education program. (Students who are doing student teachingin the education program will also be eligible to receiveinternship credit if they are concurrently pursuing an educationstudies minor.) Students who choose this option will keep ajournal about their experiences and produce a final paper.

D. D. D. D. D. Students must achieve a grade of B- or higher in each coursetaken for credit in the minor. (Pass/Fail courses are not allowed).

E.E.E.E.E. Students may have only two cross-over courses that meetrequirements for both the education (licensure) minor and theeducation studies minor.

Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts inTeaching (Elementary)Teaching (Elementary)Teaching (Elementary)Teaching (Elementary)Teaching (Elementary)

This is a full-time, summer/fall/spring/summer in-residenceprogram. Within a coherent, sequenced course of study, studentsexamine theories and cases of human learning, study principlesand practices of teaching specific subjects, and engage some ofthe big questions and debates that characterize the field. Guidedteaching practice begins in the summer and continues through ayear-long internship in a nearby classroom. Working closely withan experienced mentor teacher, students gradually assumeincreasing instructional responsibility and begin functioning asjunior colleagues in the school community. Over the course of

the year, students learn how to establish and manage a balancedliteracy program and inquiry-oriented instruction in mathematics,science, social studies, and the arts. They study formal and informalmethods of assessment, learn how to interpret and adapt curricularstandards, and practice engaging families in meaningful conversationabout children’s educational accomplishments and needs. As aculminating project, they design, conduct, and report on a classroom-based inquiry.

Course of InstructionCourse of InstructionCourse of InstructionCourse of InstructionCourse of Instruction

Public School ConcentrationPublic School ConcentrationPublic School ConcentrationPublic School ConcentrationPublic School Concentration

Summer OneSummer OneSummer OneSummer OneSummer OneED 107a Teaching and Learning Reading in Elementary

SchoolsED 262a Teaching MathematicsED 264a Foundations of Education

FallFallFallFallFallED 101a Elementary School Curriculum and Teaching:

Literacy, Social Studies, and Other TopicsED 157b The Psychology of Student LearningED 265a Field InternshipED 267a Fundamentals of Teaching

Graduate-level elective (as advised)

SpringSpringSpringSpringSpringED 261a Inquiry-based Science Teaching and LearningED 265b Field InternshipED 267b Fundamentals of Teaching

Summer TwoSummer TwoSummer TwoSummer TwoSummer TwoED 260a Special Education: Teaching for InclusionED 266a Teachers as Researchers

Jewish Day School Concentration*Jewish Day School Concentration*Jewish Day School Concentration*Jewish Day School Concentration*Jewish Day School Concentration*

FallFallFallFallFallED 263a Reflective TeachingED 265a Field Internship

SpringSpringSpringSpringSpringED 263b Reflective TeachingED 265b Field Internship

Summer TwoSummer TwoSummer TwoSummer TwoSummer TwoED 260a Special Education: Teaching for InclusionED 266a Teachers as ResearchersNEJS 235b Philosophy of Jewish Education

*At present only students who have successfully completed theDeLeT program are eligible for admission to the Jewish day schoolconcentration in the M.A.T.; as M.A.T. students they have full-timeappointments in a Jewish day school and receive induction support.The following DeLeT courses will be accepted for credit in theM.A.T. program: Teaching Mathematics (ED 262a), Teaching andLearning Reading in Elementary Schools (ED 107a), Psychology ofStudent Learning (ED 157b).

Internship/Field ExperienceInternship/Field ExperienceInternship/Field ExperienceInternship/Field ExperienceInternship/Field ExperienceIntensive internships are an integral part of the M.A.T. program.Duration ranges from two to five days a week; students areresponsible for their own transportation. The program arrangesplacements in public elementary or Jewish Day schools, in districtssuch as Waltham, Newton, Watertown, Wellesley, Boston, andProvidence (RI). The field experience is supported by regularmentoring from school personnel and a weekly reflective teachingseminar that examines such topics as curriculum development,classroom environment, teaching strategies, and assessment.

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Inquiry ProjectInquiry ProjectInquiry ProjectInquiry ProjectInquiry Project

As a culminating project, students design, conduct, and report ona classroom-based inquiry project, often a form of “actionresearch.” Successful completion of the project is a requirementfor the degree. In the second summer semester, students presenttheir findings to faculty, friends, and colleagues.

Induction YearInduction YearInduction YearInduction YearInduction Year

M.A.T. graduates whose initial teaching positions are in the GreaterBoston area are provided on-going professional development in theirfirst year. Social support, reflection on teaching challenges, andindividual advising are offered in monthly meetings and in one to oneconferences.

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ED 92a Education Internship and AnalysisED 92a Education Internship and AnalysisED 92a Education Internship and AnalysisED 92a Education Internship and AnalysisED 92a Education Internship and AnalysisUsually offered every year.Staff

ED 92b Education Internship and AnalysisED 92b Education Internship and AnalysisED 92b Education Internship and AnalysisED 92b Education Internship and AnalysisED 92b Education Internship and AnalysisUsually offered every year.Staff

ED 98a Individual Readings and Research inED 98a Individual Readings and Research inED 98a Individual Readings and Research inED 98a Individual Readings and Research inED 98a Individual Readings and Research inEducationEducationEducationEducationEducationUsually offered every year.Staff

ED 98b Individual Readings and Research inED 98b Individual Readings and Research inED 98b Individual Readings and Research inED 98b Individual Readings and Research inED 98b Individual Readings and Research inEducationEducationEducationEducationEducationUsually offered every year.Staff


ED 100a Exploring Teaching (Elementary)ED 100a Exploring Teaching (Elementary)ED 100a Exploring Teaching (Elementary)ED 100a Exploring Teaching (Elementary)ED 100a Exploring Teaching (Elementary)[ ss ]Not open to first year students. Three hoursper week of field experience (participantobservation in an elementary schoolclassroom), arranged by the educationprogram, are required in addition to regularclass time.Examines the relationship of teaching andlearning, the purposes of elementaryschooling, and the knowledge requirementsfor elementary school teaching. Throughreadings, analysis of videotapes, and guidedobservations, students investigateclassroom culture, student thinking, andcurriculum standards. Usually offered everyfall semester.Ms. Feiman-Nemser

ED 100b Exploring Teaching (Secondary)ED 100b Exploring Teaching (Secondary)ED 100b Exploring Teaching (Secondary)ED 100b Exploring Teaching (Secondary)ED 100b Exploring Teaching (Secondary)[ ss wi ]Not open to first year students. Three hoursper week of field experience (participantobservation in a secondary classroom),arranged by the education program, arerequired in addition to regular class time.Examines the relationship of teaching andlearning, the purposes of secondaryschooling and the knowledge requirementsfor middle and high school teaching.Through readings, analysis of videotapesand guided observations, studentsinvestigate classroom culture, studentthinking, and curriculum standards.Usually offered every spring semester.Ms. Levenson

ED 101a Elementary School CurriculumED 101a Elementary School CurriculumED 101a Elementary School CurriculumED 101a Elementary School CurriculumED 101a Elementary School Curriculumand Teaching: Literacy, Social Studies, andand Teaching: Literacy, Social Studies, andand Teaching: Literacy, Social Studies, andand Teaching: Literacy, Social Studies, andand Teaching: Literacy, Social Studies, andOther TopicsOther TopicsOther TopicsOther TopicsOther Topics[ ss ]Limited to students enrolling in ED 111espring semester. Permission of educationprogram advisor required. Weekly fieldexperience, arranged by the educationprogram, is required in addition to regularclass time. Contact the program for furtherinformation.Focuses on principles and effectiveprocedures for teaching literature and socialstudies in elementary classrooms.Emphasizes the cognitive, social, andcultural dimensions of literacy learning aswell as strategies for reading and writingnonfiction and critical approaches to theteaching of social studies. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Moriarty and Mr. Roosevelt

ED 101b Elementary School CurriculumED 101b Elementary School CurriculumED 101b Elementary School CurriculumED 101b Elementary School CurriculumED 101b Elementary School Curriculumand Teaching: Arts, Multiculturalism, andand Teaching: Arts, Multiculturalism, andand Teaching: Arts, Multiculturalism, andand Teaching: Arts, Multiculturalism, andand Teaching: Arts, Multiculturalism, andOther TopicsOther TopicsOther TopicsOther TopicsOther Topics[ ss ]Limited to students enrolling in ED 111espring semester. Signature of the educationprogram director or assistant directorrequired.Focuses on principles and effectiveprocedures for teaching elementarystudents. Examines how art, creativedrama, multicultural education, specialeducation, and physical education affectteaching and learning. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

ED 102a Secondary Curriculum, InstructionED 102a Secondary Curriculum, InstructionED 102a Secondary Curriculum, InstructionED 102a Secondary Curriculum, InstructionED 102a Secondary Curriculum, Instructionand Assessmentand Assessmentand Assessmentand Assessmentand Assessment[ ss ]It is strongly recommended that juniorswho are planning to student teach (ED110e) in their senior year enroll in ED 102ain their junior year. ED 102a is aprerequisite for ED 110e. Signature of theeducation program director required.Principles of curriculum, instruction, andassessment in secondary schools. Twohours per week of participant observation ina secondary classroom are required. Usuallyoffered every fall semester.Mr. Rossiter

ED 103a Teaching Strategies for EarlyED 103a Teaching Strategies for EarlyED 103a Teaching Strategies for EarlyED 103a Teaching Strategies for EarlyED 103a Teaching Strategies for EarlyChildhoodChildhoodChildhoodChildhoodChildhood[ ss ]Provides classroom experience, principles,and methods for teaching young children.Students plan and analyze early childhoodlearning experiences, based on currenttheory and best practices, as well as studypositive approaches to classroommanagement and developmentallyappropriate curricula. Related fieldplacement required, once a week, atLemberg Children’s Center, 8:00 am-12:00pm or 2:00-6:00 pm. Usually offered everyspring semester.Ms. Marchant

ED 104a Secondary School: Theory intoED 104a Secondary School: Theory intoED 104a Secondary School: Theory intoED 104a Secondary School: Theory intoED 104a Secondary School: Theory intoPracticePracticePracticePracticePractice[ ss ]Must be taken concurrently with ED 110e.Principles and methods of teaching inspecific subject areas in secondary schools.Usually offered every fall semester.Ms. Levenson and staff

ED 105a Elementary School CurriculumED 105a Elementary School CurriculumED 105a Elementary School CurriculumED 105a Elementary School CurriculumED 105a Elementary School Curriculumand Teaching: Mathematics and Scienceand Teaching: Mathematics and Scienceand Teaching: Mathematics and Scienceand Teaching: Mathematics and Scienceand Teaching: Mathematics and Science[ ss ]Limited to students enrolling in ED 111espring semester. Must be takenconcurrently with ED 101a in the fallsemester.Principles and strategies of teachingmathematics and science in elementaryclassrooms. Emphasizes understandingmathematical and scientific conceptsneeded by elementary teachers, effectiveteaching procedures, and recommendedmaterials. Usually offered every year.Ms. Abramson and Mr. Heyman

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ED 107a Teaching and Learning Reading inED 107a Teaching and Learning Reading inED 107a Teaching and Learning Reading inED 107a Teaching and Learning Reading inED 107a Teaching and Learning Reading inElementary SchoolsElementary SchoolsElementary SchoolsElementary SchoolsElementary Schools[ ss ]Summer session open only to M.A.T.students.Examines theories and methods of teachingreading and language arts to children inelementary schools. Emphasizescompetencies necessary for developmentalreading. Explores strategies for literacy,including the interrelated aspects of writingand spelling. Requires a field experience of15 hours. Usually offered every year.Ms. Moriarty and Staff

ED 110e Practice Teaching: SecondaryED 110e Practice Teaching: SecondaryED 110e Practice Teaching: SecondaryED 110e Practice Teaching: SecondaryED 110e Practice Teaching: SecondarySchoolSchoolSchoolSchoolSchool[ ss ]Prerequisites: ED 100b, ED 102a (must betaken the year before ED 110e), andED 104a (must be taken concurrently withED 110e). Enrollment limited to students inthe education program. Students must passthe Massachusetts Communication andLiteracy Skills Test before enrolling inED 110e.Full-time student teaching undersupervision of qualified teachers; regularconferences to discuss and evaluate theteaching experience. Includes at least oneafter-school meeting most weeks, coveringsuch topics as multicultural education,special education, and reading. Usuallyoffered every fall semester.Staff

ED 111e Practice Teaching: ElementaryED 111e Practice Teaching: ElementaryED 111e Practice Teaching: ElementaryED 111e Practice Teaching: ElementaryED 111e Practice Teaching: ElementarySchoolSchoolSchoolSchoolSchool[ ss ]Prerequisites: ED 100a, ED 101a, ED 101b,ED 105a, and ED 107a. Enrollment limitedto students in the education program.Students must pass the MassachusettsCommunication and Literacy Skills Testbefore enrolling in ED 111e.Full-time student teaching undersupervision of qualified teachers; regularconferences to discuss and evaluate theteaching experience. Includes at least oneafter-school meeting per week. Usuallyoffered every spring semester.Staff

ED 112e Practice Teaching: PreschoolED 112e Practice Teaching: PreschoolED 112e Practice Teaching: PreschoolED 112e Practice Teaching: PreschoolED 112e Practice Teaching: Preschool[ ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 33a and ED 103a.Enrollment limited to students in theeducation program. Signature of theeducation program director required.Teaching under supervision of qualifiedhead teachers at the Lemberg Children’sCenter with toddlers, preschoolers, andkindergartners. Thirty-five hours per weekincludes 30 hours teaching, five hoursplanning and meeting time. Regularconferences to discuss and evaluate theteaching experience. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

ED 155b Education and Social PolicyED 155b Education and Social PolicyED 155b Education and Social PolicyED 155b Education and Social PolicyED 155b Education and Social Policy[ ss ]Examines the various functions schoolsperform in a community, with specialattention to the intended and unintendedconsequences of contemporary policies suchas special education, desegregation, charterschools, and the standards/accountabilitymovement. Usually offered every year.Ms. Levenson

ED 157b The Psychology of StudentED 157b The Psychology of StudentED 157b The Psychology of StudentED 157b The Psychology of StudentED 157b The Psychology of StudentLearningLearningLearningLearningLearning[ ss ]Open only to M.A.T. students.How do children learn? Topics in thissurvey course include models of learning,cognitive and social development,creativity, intelligence, character education,motivation, complex reasoning, andlearning disabilities. Course methodsinclude contemporary research analyses,case studies, group projects, short lectures,and class discussions.Mr. Reimer

ED 158b Creative Inquiry, Critical AnalysisED 158b Creative Inquiry, Critical AnalysisED 158b Creative Inquiry, Critical AnalysisED 158b Creative Inquiry, Critical AnalysisED 158b Creative Inquiry, Critical AnalysisDoes not satisfy a school distributionrequirement—for education studies corecourse credit only.Inquiry and exploration in the visual artshave the capacity to develop the creativeproblem solving essential to both teachingand learning. Students will work indifferent media, examine interpretations ofart, reflect in journals, and teach childrenabout contemporary art at the Rose ArtMuseum. Students will complete a 12-hourpracticum as part of this course. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Dash

ED 159b Philosophy of EducationED 159b Philosophy of EducationED 159b Philosophy of EducationED 159b Philosophy of EducationED 159b Philosophy of Education[ ss ]Explores several major issues in philosophyof education through close examination anddiscussion of recent theoretical texts. Issuesinclude the goals of education; the rights ofthe state to foster civic virtue;multiculturalism; moral education; theproblem of indoctrination; education forautonomy, rationality, critical thinking,and open-mindedness. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Levisohn


ED 221b Readings in EducationED 221b Readings in EducationED 221b Readings in EducationED 221b Readings in EducationED 221b Readings in EducationStaff

ED 260a Special Education: Teaching forED 260a Special Education: Teaching forED 260a Special Education: Teaching forED 260a Special Education: Teaching forED 260a Special Education: Teaching forInclusionInclusionInclusionInclusionInclusionExamines specific learner characteristics ofstudents with disabilities as well asmodifications (program, instructional,environmental) and strategies that facilitatea more successful learning experience forthese students. Usually offered everysummer.Ms. Brumach

ED 261a Inquiry-Based Science TeachingED 261a Inquiry-Based Science TeachingED 261a Inquiry-Based Science TeachingED 261a Inquiry-Based Science TeachingED 261a Inquiry-Based Science Teachingand Learningand Learningand Learningand Learningand LearningOpen only to M.A.T. students.Focuses on the learning and exploration ofscientific concepts and strategies needed toteach inquiry-based science in elementaryclassrooms. Usually offered every year.Mr. Lange

ED 262a Teaching Mathematics inED 262a Teaching Mathematics inED 262a Teaching Mathematics inED 262a Teaching Mathematics inED 262a Teaching Mathematics inElementary ClassroomsElementary ClassroomsElementary ClassroomsElementary ClassroomsElementary ClassroomsOpen only to M.A.T. students.Focuses on the learning, discovery, andexploration of the skills and strategiesneeded to teach mathematical concepts andskills in elementary school classrooms.Usually offered every summer.Ms. Ruopp

ED 263a Reflective TeachingED 263a Reflective TeachingED 263a Reflective TeachingED 263a Reflective TeachingED 263a Reflective TeachingOpen only to M.A.T. students.A weekly seminar closely coordinated withthe Internship in Elementary Teaching(ED 265a). Students explore and evaluateapproaches to classroom organization andmanagement, instructional planning, andassessment. They form habits of criticalcolleagueship and develop skills to studytheir teaching and their students’ learning.Students also assemble a teaching portfoliothat documents their learning in relation toprogram standards. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

ED 263b Reflective TeachingED 263b Reflective TeachingED 263b Reflective TeachingED 263b Reflective TeachingED 263b Reflective TeachingOpen only to M.A.T. students.A weekly seminar closely coordinated withthe Internship in Elementary Teaching(ED 265b). Students explore and evaluateapproaches to classroom organization andmanagement, instructional planning, andassessment. They form habits of criticalcolleagueship and develop skills to studytheir teaching and their students’ learning.Students also assemble a teaching portfoliothat documents their learning in relation toprogram standards. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

ED 264a Foundations of EducationED 264a Foundations of EducationED 264a Foundations of EducationED 264a Foundations of EducationED 264a Foundations of EducationOpen only to M.A.T. students.Explores the philosophical, sociological,historical, and political perspectives ofelementary schools in the United States,including legal issues and concerns,teaching concerns, and current issues andtrends. Emphasizes curriculum theory andthe link between the developing child andinstruction. Usually offered every summer.Mr. Roosevelt and Staff

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ED 265a Field Internship (Elementary)ED 265a Field Internship (Elementary)ED 265a Field Internship (Elementary)ED 265a Field Internship (Elementary)ED 265a Field Internship (Elementary)Open only to M.A.T. students.The first semester of the internship inelementary classroom teaching; designed tohelp connect theory and practice. Studentsgradually build proficiency in teaching,adding responsibilities and skills over time.Students have guided opportunities toobserve, plan, and teach core subjects, tomanage classrooms, to get to know studentsand families, and to participate fully in thelife of the school. Interns receive regularmentoring from school and Universitypersonnel.Staff

ED 265b Field Internship (Elementary)ED 265b Field Internship (Elementary)ED 265b Field Internship (Elementary)ED 265b Field Internship (Elementary)ED 265b Field Internship (Elementary)Open only to M.A.T. students.The second semester of the internship inelementary classroom teaching; designed tohelp connect theory and practice.Staff

ED 266a Teachers as ResearchersED 266a Teachers as ResearchersED 266a Teachers as ResearchersED 266a Teachers as ResearchersED 266a Teachers as ResearchersOpen only to M.A.T. students.Besides discussing examples of teacherresearch, students design and carry out aninvestigation or plan of action addressing aquestion or problem arising in theirpractice. Students present their inquiryprojects to fellow students, mentorteachers, and faculty in a teacher researchcolloquium held during the summersession. Usually offered every year.Ms. Feiman-Nemser

ED 267a Fundamentals of TeachingED 267a Fundamentals of TeachingED 267a Fundamentals of TeachingED 267a Fundamentals of TeachingED 267a Fundamentals of TeachingOpen only to M.A.T students.Central seminar for students in the publiceducation concentration, taught inconjunction with the internship (ED 265a).Explores and evaluates approaches toinstructional planning, formative andsummative assessment, classroom cultureand management, and emergent issues. Alsopolicy and regulatory issues at national,state, district and building level as theyimpinge on daily practice. Reflectivepractice, inquiry and critical colleagueshipare themes. Portfolio requirement.Mr. Roosevelt

ED 267b Fundamentals of TeachingED 267b Fundamentals of TeachingED 267b Fundamentals of TeachingED 267b Fundamentals of TeachingED 267b Fundamentals of TeachingOpen only to M.A.T students.A continuation of ED 267b, the centralseminar for students in the publiceducation concentration, taught inconjunction with the internship (ED 265b).Mr. Roosevelt

ElectivesElectivesElectivesElectivesElectives

The following courses are approved for theeducation program leading to licensure aswell as the education studies minor. Not allcourses are given in any one year. Pleaseconsult the Schedule of Classes eachsemester.

Note: Education studies minors will berequired to focus their independent researchand writing in any of the following courseson educational topics.

AMST 150aAMST 150aAMST 150aAMST 150aAMST 150aThe History of Childhood and Youth inAmerica

AMST 180bAMST 180bAMST 180bAMST 180bAMST 180bTopics in the History of AmericanEducation

ANTH 61bANTH 61bANTH 61bANTH 61bANTH 61bLanguage in American Life

COML 165aCOML 165aCOML 165aCOML 165aCOML 165aReading, Writing, and Teaching acrossCultures

ECON 59bECON 59bECON 59bECON 59bECON 59bThe Economics of Education

ED 100aED 100aED 100aED 100aED 100aExploring Teaching (Elementary)

ED 100bED 100bED 100bED 100bED 100bExploring Teaching (Secondary)

ED 103aED 103aED 103aED 103aED 103aTeaching Strategies for Early Childhood

ED 155bED 155bED 155bED 155bED 155bEducation and Social Policy

ED 157bED 157bED 157bED 157bED 157bThe Psychology of Student Learning

ED 158bED 158bED 158bED 158bED 158bCreative Inquiry, Critical Analysis

ED 159bED 159bED 159bED 159bED 159bPhilosophy of Education

HIST 153aHIST 153aHIST 153aHIST 153aHIST 153aAmericans at Home: Families and DomesticEnvironments, 1600 to the Present

HRNS 215aHRNS 215aHRNS 215aHRNS 215aHRNS 215aThe Developing Learner in a JewishEducational Setting

HRNS 235aHRNS 235aHRNS 235aHRNS 235aHRNS 235aThe Culture of Jewish Educational Settings

HS 373aHS 373aHS 373aHS 373aHS 373aMinority Children and Families

HSSP 192bHSSP 192bHSSP 192bHSSP 192bHSSP 192bSociology of Disability

LING 197aLING 197aLING 197aLING 197aLING 197aLanguage Acquisition and Development

PAX 186aPAX 186aPAX 186aPAX 186aPAX 186aIntroduction to Intercommunal Coexistence

PHIL 148bPHIL 148bPHIL 148bPHIL 148bPHIL 148bPhilosophy of the Humanities

PHYS 22aPHYS 22aPHYS 22aPHYS 22aPHYS 22aThe Science in Science Teaching andLearning

PSYC 33aPSYC 33aPSYC 33aPSYC 33aPSYC 33aDevelopmental Psychology

PSYC 36bPSYC 36bPSYC 36bPSYC 36bPSYC 36bAdolescence and the Transition to Maturity

PSYC 169bPSYC 169bPSYC 169bPSYC 169bPSYC 169bDisorders of Childhood

SOC 104aSOC 104aSOC 104aSOC 104aSOC 104aSociology of Education

SOC 108aSOC 108aSOC 108aSOC 108aSOC 108aYouth and Democracy

SOC 154aSOC 154aSOC 154aSOC 154aSOC 154aCommunity Structure and YouthSubcultures

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Department of

English and American LiteratureCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)Master of ArtsDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate Major in English and American LiteratureUndergraduate Major in English and American LiteratureUndergraduate Major in English and American LiteratureUndergraduate Major in English and American LiteratureUndergraduate Major in English and American LiteratureThe English major is designed to train students in the analysis ofliterary texts and to introduce them to the various literary andcultural traditions that influence creative work in the Englishlanguage.

Undergraduate Major in Creative WritingUndergraduate Major in Creative WritingUndergraduate Major in Creative WritingUndergraduate Major in Creative WritingUndergraduate Major in Creative WritingThe major in creative writing is designed to help studentsexplore and develop their creative writing and theirunderstanding of literary and cultural traditions.

Graduate Program in English and American LiteratureGraduate Program in English and American LiteratureGraduate Program in English and American LiteratureGraduate Program in English and American LiteratureGraduate Program in English and American LiteratureThe Graduate Program in English and American Literature isdesigned to offer training in the interpretation and evaluation ofliterary texts in their historical and cultural contexts.


LiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureThere are no prerequisites for declaring the English major, andstudents may declare the major at any time. Prospective majorsare encouraged to take two or three courses in the department intheir first and second years. ENG 11a (Introduction to LiteraryMethod) focuses on the basic skills needed for studying literatureand is required for the major. Courses with numbers below 100are especially suitable for beginning students.

Creative WritingCreative WritingCreative WritingCreative WritingCreative WritingStudents interested in the Creative Writing Program should consultthe pamphlet, Creative Writing at Brandeis, obtainable from the mainoffice of the department. The pamphlet is also available atwww.brandeis.edu/departments/english/creativewriting_brochure.html.


Candidates for admission should have a bachelor’s degree, preferablywith a major in English and American literature, and a readingknowledge of French, Italian, Spanish, German, Greek, or Latin. Theyare required to submit a sample of their critical writing not to exceed35 pages; the 35-page maximum may consist of a single critical essayor two shorter essays of approximately equal length. All applicantsare required to submit scores on the Graduate Record ExaminationVerbal Aptitude Test. The GRE Advanced Test in Literature is alsorequired for Ph.D. applicants and recommended for terminal M.A. andjoint M.A. applicants. The general requirements for admission to theGraduate School, as specified in an earlier section of this Bulletin,apply to candidates for admission to this area of study.


Michael Gilmore, ChairMichael Gilmore, ChairMichael Gilmore, ChairMichael Gilmore, ChairMichael Gilmore, ChairPuritanism. Literature of the AmericanRevolution. American Renaissance. Filmstudies.

Aliyyah Abdur-RahmanAliyyah Abdur-RahmanAliyyah Abdur-RahmanAliyyah Abdur-RahmanAliyyah Abdur-RahmanNineteenth- and twentieth-century AfricanAmerican literature and culture. Gender,queer theory, and sexual politics. Criticalrace theory. Multiethnic feminisms.

Olga Broumas, Director of Creative WritingOlga Broumas, Director of Creative WritingOlga Broumas, Director of Creative WritingOlga Broumas, Director of Creative WritingOlga Broumas, Director of Creative WritingPoetry.

John BurtJohn BurtJohn BurtJohn BurtJohn BurtAmerican literature. Romanticism.Composition. Philosophy of education.Literature of the American South. Poetry.

Mary Baine CampbellMary Baine CampbellMary Baine CampbellMary Baine CampbellMary Baine CampbellMedieval literature. Poetry. Renaissanceliterature.

Patricia ChuPatricia ChuPatricia ChuPatricia ChuPatricia ChuModernism. American literature. Asian-American literature.

William Flesch, Undergraduate AdvisingWilliam Flesch, Undergraduate AdvisingWilliam Flesch, Undergraduate AdvisingWilliam Flesch, Undergraduate AdvisingWilliam Flesch, Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHeadPoetry. Renaissance. Theory.

Caren IrrCaren IrrCaren IrrCaren IrrCaren IrrTwentieth-century American literature.Theory. Cultural studies.

Thomas KingThomas KingThomas KingThomas KingThomas KingPerformance studies. Gender studies. Gaystudies. Seventeenth- and eighteenth-century drama.

Susan S. LanserSusan S. LanserSusan S. LanserSusan S. LanserSusan S. LanserEighteenth- and nineteenth-century Britishand French studies. Women writers. Thenovel. Women’s studies and lesbian/gaystudies. Comparative literature.

Ralph LombregliaRalph LombregliaRalph LombregliaRalph LombregliaRalph LombregliaFannie Hurst Writer-in-Residence.

Stephen McCauleyStephen McCauleyStephen McCauleyStephen McCauleyStephen McCauleyWriter-in-Residence.

Paul MorrisonPaul MorrisonPaul MorrisonPaul MorrisonPaul MorrisonModernism. Literary criticism and theory.

John PlotzJohn PlotzJohn PlotzJohn PlotzJohn PlotzVictorian literature. The novel. Politics andaesthetics.

Laura QuinneyLaura QuinneyLaura QuinneyLaura QuinneyLaura QuinneyRomanticism. Literature and philosophy.Eighteenth-century literature.

Dawn Skorczewski, Director of UniversityDawn Skorczewski, Director of UniversityDawn Skorczewski, Director of UniversityDawn Skorczewski, Director of UniversityDawn Skorczewski, Director of UniversityWritingWritingWritingWritingWritingTwentieth-century poetry. Psychoanalysisand pedagogy. Composition studies.

Faith SmithFaith SmithFaith SmithFaith SmithFaith SmithAfrican and Afro-American literature.Caribbean literature.

Ramie Targoff, Graduate Advising HeadRamie Targoff, Graduate Advising HeadRamie Targoff, Graduate Advising HeadRamie Targoff, Graduate Advising HeadRamie Targoff, Graduate Advising HeadRenaissance literature. Shakespeare.Religion and literature.

Michaele WhelanMichaele WhelanMichaele WhelanMichaele WhelanMichaele WhelanContemporary Anglophone literature.American literature. Theory.

Franz WrightFranz WrightFranz WrightFranz WrightFranz Wright.Jacob Ziskind Visiting Poet-in-Residence.


Course NumbersCourse NumbersCourse NumbersCourse NumbersCourse Numbers

Except for courses in the 90-99 range, English department coursesare numbered systematically. The final digit for any coursenumber identifies the subject, as follows:

0 - Courses in a literary genre1 - Courses in literary theory and literary criticism2 - Medieval British literature (roughly before 1500)3 - Renaissance British literature (circa 1500-1660)4 - Restoration/18th-century British literature5 - 19th-century British literature6 - 19th-century American literature7 - 20th-century literature8 - Miscellaneous literary subjects9 - Writing courses


Literature MajorLiterature MajorLiterature MajorLiterature MajorLiterature MajorNine semester courses are required, including the following:

A.A.A.A.A. A semester course in literary method, ENG 11a.

B.B.B.B.B. Three semester courses dealing primarily with literature inEnglish written before 1850. All courses ending in 2, 3, or 4fulfill this requirement, as well as certain courses ending in 5 or6. For specific information about whether a particular coursefulfills the pre-1850 requirement please consult the instructor orthe undergraduate advising head. A listing is provided below andis also available from the department’s main office.

Pre-1850 courses: ENG 3a, 4a, 23a, 28b, 33a, 43a, 44a, 53a, 63a,64b, 103a, 104a, 114b, 115b, 122a, 124a, 125a, 125b, 132b, 133a,134a, 142b, 143a, 144b, 152b, 173a, 174b.

The following courses usually fulfill the pre-1850 requirement,however, students must check with the instructor and theundergraduate advising head for final approval: ENG 105a, 105b.

C.C.C.C.C. One semester course in world literature (exclusive of theUnited States and England) from the list given below. For thepurposes of this requirement, world literature includes literaturewritten in English in places outside the United States andEngland (e.g., Irish, Canadian, Australian, Indian, African, orCaribbean literature). Courses in foundational texts (ENG 10a orHUM 10a) or certain cross-listed courses also fulfill thisrequirement. Other courses may also be suitable; students withquestions should consult the undergraduate advising head.

Selected world literature courses: ENG 10a, 17b, 77b, 107a, 111b,127a, 147b, 197b, HUM 10a. See cross listed courses as well.

D.D.D.D.D. Four elective semester courses, which may include any courseoffered, or cross-listed, in the department, with the followingexceptions: no more than one creative writing workshop may becounted as an elective; USEM, COMP, and UWS courses do notcount toward the major requirements in English and Americanliterature. Cross-listed courses are considered to be outside thedepartment and are subject to the restriction in (F) below.

E.E.E.E.E. No course with a final grade below C- can count towardfulfilling the major requirements in English and Americanliterature.

F.F.F.F.F. A maximum of three courses taught by persons other thanmembers of the faculty of the English and American literaturedepartment may be counted toward the major. This restrictionincludes courses taken while studying abroad, cross-listedcourses, and transfer credits.

G.G.G.G.G. Advanced Placement credits do not count toward the major.

Honors Track:Honors Track:Honors Track:Honors Track:Honors Track: Consideration for graduation with honors in Englishrequires a GPA of 3.50 or higher in courses counting toward themajor, and satisfactory completion of a senior honors essay (one-semester ENG 99a or 99b), which counts as a tenth course. In rarecases, students may elect instead to complete the senior honors thesis(two-semesters ENG 99d). To write an honors essay or thesis,students must arrange to be advised by a faculty member in thedepartment who has agreed to direct the essay or thesis. Theundergraduate advising head can assist students in finding appropriatedirectors. Departmental honors are awarded on the basis of excellencein all courses applied to the major, as well as all courses taken in thedepartment, including the senior essay or thesis, as determined by thedepartment faculty. Students in the creative writing major whocomplete ENG 96d will be considered to have completed a seniorhonors thesis.

A student majoring in literature may double-major or minor increative writing.

Creative Writing MajorCreative Writing MajorCreative Writing MajorCreative Writing MajorCreative Writing MajorThis major may be declared upon the completion of three courses indirected writing and of ENG 11a (Literary Method). Ten semestercourses are required, including the following:

A.A.A.A.A. A semester course in literary method, ENG 11a, which should betaken as early as possible.

B.B.B.B.B. Four semester courses in directed writing (poetry, prose, or both):ENG 19a, ENG 19b, ENG 39a, ENG 109a, ENG 109b, ENG 119a,ENG 119b, ENG 129a, ENG 129b, THA 104a; one of these coursesmay be fulfilled by an independent study (ENG 98a or b) in thestudent’s senior year. At least one course in directed writing must becompleted before the end of the sophomore year. A student may takeas many workshops as she or he might like, but two must beconcluded before the beginning of the senior year. No more than onecourse in directed writing can be taken in any semester in the samegenre. Two such courses may be taken in different genres. Suchcourses facilitate writing under direction in a creative and criticalcommunity and are offered exclusively on a Credit/No Credit basiswith the exception of THA 104a. All directed writing courses are byinstructor’s signature and require a manuscript submission. Majorscannot be guaranteed entry to such courses outside the selectionprocess of each.

C.C.C.C.C. One course in foundational texts, either ENG 10a or HUM 10a.

D.D.D.D.D. One course in world Anglophone literature taught in the Englishlanguage. For the purpose of this requirement, world literatureincludes literature written in English outside the United States andEngland (e.g., Irish, Canadian, Australian, Indian, African, orCaribbean literature). Other courses may also be suitable; studentswith questions should consult the director of creative writing.Selected world literature courses: ENG 17b, 77b, 107a, 111b, 127a,147b, 197b, AAAS 133b. See cross-listed courses as well. Please note:ENG 10a and HUM 10a do not count as world literature courses forthis major.

E.E.E.E.E. Two English electives.

F.F.F.F.F. An elective course in a studio or performing art.

G.G.G.G.G. Advanced placement credits do not count toward the major.

H. H. H. H. H. A maximum of three courses taught by persons other thanmembers of the faculty of the English and American literaturedepartment may be counted toward the major, of which only one maybe a workshop. This restriction includes courses taken while studyingabroad, cross-listed courses, and transfer credits.

I. I. I. I. I. No course with a final grade below C- can count toward fulfillingthe major requirements in creative writing.

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Poetry or Fiction Thesis Option:Poetry or Fiction Thesis Option:Poetry or Fiction Thesis Option:Poetry or Fiction Thesis Option:Poetry or Fiction Thesis Option: Eleven semester courses arerequired. The directed writing requirement is reduced to aminimum of three semester courses in directed writing (poetry,prose, or both): ENG 19a, ENG 19b, ENG 39a, ENG 109A, ENG109b, ENG 119a, ENG 119b, ENG 129a, ENG 129b, THA 104a,and the satisfactory completion of two semesters of SeniorCreative Writing Thesis (ENG 96d) is added.

ENG 96d (Senior Creative Writing Thesis). The student willproduce, under the direction of his or her advisor, a body ofwriting (usually a book of poems, collection of stories, or a novel)of appropriate scope (two semesters). The Poetry or FictionThesis Option major also requires an essay on a tutorialbibliography—a list of 8-12 books chosen by the candidate incollaboration with the thesis advisor and/or the director ofcreative writing. The essay will be due at the end of the senioryear, along with the thesis.

Admission to the Poetry or Fiction Thesis Option in CreativeWriting is by application only. Admission will be decided by thecreative writing faculty on completion by the student of at leastone course in directed writing. The deadline for admission is atthe end of April. Students are notified by the end of the springexamination period.

Recommendations for honors in the creative writing major willbe made to the English department by the creative writingfaculty, based on the student’s work as exemplified by the seniorthesis.

A student majoring in creative writing may double-major inEnglish and American literature, or may minor in English,American, and Anglophone literature.

English and American Literature/Creative Writing Double MajorEnglish and American Literature/Creative Writing Double MajorEnglish and American Literature/Creative Writing Double MajorEnglish and American Literature/Creative Writing Double MajorEnglish and American Literature/Creative Writing Double MajorThis major may be declared upon the completion of three coursesin directed writing and of ENG 11a (Literary Method). 14semester courses are required, 15 if pursuing honors in literatureor the Poetry or Fiction Thesis Option, including the following:

A.A.A.A.A. A semester course in literary methods (ENG 11a).

B.B.B.B.B. One course in foundational texts, either ENG 10a or HUM10a.

C. C. C. C. C. Three courses dealing primarily with literature in Englishwritten before 1850. All courses ending in a 2, 3, or 4 fulfill thisrequirement. Some courses ending in a 5 or 6 will fulfill thisrequirement. If you are in doubt, check with the professor or theundergraduate advising head.

D. D. D. D. D. One course in world Anglophone literature taught in theEnglish language. For the purpose of this requirement, worldliterature includes literature written in English outside theUnited States and England (e.g., Irish, Canadian, Australian,Indian, African, or Caribbean literature). Other courses may alsobe suitable; students with questions should consult theundergraduate advising head or the director of creative writing.Selected world literature courses ENG 17b, 77b, 107a, 111b,127b, 197b. See cross-listed courses as well. Please note: ENG10a and HUM 10a do not count as world literature courses forthis major.

E.E.E.E.E. Three electives, which may include any course offered byfaculty in the department. This requirement cannot be fulfilledby creative writing workshops.

F.F.F.F.F. An elective course in a studio or performing art.

G.G.G.G.G. A minimum of four semester courses in directed writing (poetry,prose, or both): e.g., ENG 19a, ENG 19b, ENG 39a, ENG 109a, ENG109b, ENG 119a, ENG 119b, ENG 129a, THA 104a, or three semestercourses in directed writing and one semester course as anindependent study (ENG 98a or b) in the student’s senior year. Atleast one course in directed writing must be completed before the endof the sophomore year. Such courses facilitate writing under directionin a creative and critical community and are offered exclusively on aCredit/No Credit basis with the exception of THA 104a. See “B” inCreative Writing Major.

For those students pursuing the Poetry or Fiction Thesis Option,these requirements are as follows: a minimum of three semestercourses in directed writing, plus two semesters of ENG 96d (SeniorCreative Writing Thesis), in which the student will produce, underthe direction of his or her advisor, a body of writing (usually a book ofpoems, a collection of stories, or a novel) of appropriate scope. ThePoetry or Fiction Thesis Option also requires an essay on a tutorialbibliography: a list of 8-12 books, chosen by the candidate incollaboration with the thesis advisor and/or the director of creativewriting. The essay will be due at the end of the senior year. Thisoption is by application only.

H. H. H. H. H. A maximum of three courses taught by persons other thanmembers of the faculty of the English and American literaturedepartment may be counted towards the major, of which only onemay be a workshop. This restriction includes courses taken whilestudying abroad, cross-listed courses, and transfer credits.No course with a final grade below C- can count toward fulfillingrequirements for the major in English and American literature.Advanced Placement credits do not count toward the double major.


Minor in English, American, and Anglophone LiteratureMinor in English, American, and Anglophone LiteratureMinor in English, American, and Anglophone LiteratureMinor in English, American, and Anglophone LiteratureMinor in English, American, and Anglophone LiteratureFive courses are required, including the following:

A.A.A.A.A. ENG 11a (Introduction to Literary Methods).

B.B.B.B.B. Any four additional courses in the Department of English andAmerican Literature, with the following exception: only one creativewriting workshop may count toward the minor.

C.C.C.C.C. Advanced placement credits do not count toward the minor.

D. D. D. D. D. Transfer credits and cross-listed courses do not count toward theminor.

E.E.E.E.E. Students are encouraged to take courses on related topics; theundergraduate advising head can assist students in grouping coursesappropriately. For instance, students may wish to take courses in onenational literature: ENG 6a (American Literature from 1832 to 1900),ENG 16a (19th-Century African-American Literature), ENG 7a(American Literature, 1900-2000), ENG 8a (21st-Century AmericanLiterature). Alternatively, students might elect to take a sequence ofcourses in a single genre: e.g., ENG 63a (Renaissance Poetry), ENG125a (Romanticism I), ENG 157a (Contemporary Poetry), and ENG109a (Directed Writing: Poetry). Or, students might take coursesclustered around a particular topic, such as gender: ENG 46a (19th-Century American Women Writers), ENG 107a (Caribbean WomenWriters), ENG 114b (Gender and the Rise of the Novel in England andFrance), and ENG 131b (Feminist Theory). Students may also wish toselect courses that concentrate on a particular historical period (suchas the 18th century) or a methodological approach (such aspostcolonial studies). These options are not exhaustive.

No course with a final grade below C- can count toward therequirements for the minor in English, American, and Anglophoneliterature.



Minor in Creative WritingMinor in Creative WritingMinor in Creative WritingMinor in Creative WritingMinor in Creative WritingFive semester courses are required, including the following:

A.A.A.A.A. Three semester courses in directed writing (poetry, prose, orboth): ENG 19a, ENG 19b, ENG 39a, ENG 109a, ENG 109b, Eng119a, ENG 119b, ENG 129a, Eng 129b, THA 104a. Such coursesfacilitate writing under direction in a creative and criticalcommunity and are offered exclusively on a Credit/No Creditbasis with the exception of THA 104a.

B.B.B.B.B. Two electives in the Department of English and AmericanLiterature.

C. C. C. C. C. Transfer credits, cross-listed courses, and Advanced Placementcredits do not count toward the minor.

Creative Writing Major/English, American, and AnglophoneCreative Writing Major/English, American, and AnglophoneCreative Writing Major/English, American, and AnglophoneCreative Writing Major/English, American, and AnglophoneCreative Writing Major/English, American, and AnglophoneLiterature MinorLiterature MinorLiterature MinorLiterature MinorLiterature Minor13 courses are required, including the following:

A.A.A.A.A. A semester course in literary method, ENG 11a, which shouldbe taken as early as possible.

B.B.B.B.B. One course in foundational texts, either ENG 10a or HUM10a.

C. C. C. C. C. One course in world Anglophone literature taught in theEnglish language. For the purpose of this requirement, worldliterature includes literature written in English outside theUnited States and England (e.g., Irish, Canadian, Australian,Indian, African, or Caribbean literature). Other courses may alsobe suitable; students with questions should consult the directorof creative writing.

Selected world literature courses: ENG 17b, 77b, 107a, 111b,127a, 147b, 197b. See cross-listed courses as well. Please note:ENG 10a and HUM 10a do not count as world literature coursesfor this major.

D.D.D.D.D. An elective course in a studio or performing art.

E.E.E.E.E. A minimum of four semester courses in directed writing(poetry, prose, or both): e.g. ENG 19a, ENG 19b, ENG 39a, ENG109a, ENG 109b, ENG 119a, ENG 119b, ENG 129a, THA 104a, orthree semester courses in directed writing and one semestercourse as an independent study (ENG 98a or b) in the student’ssenior year. At least one course in directed writing must becompleted before the end of the sophomore year. A student maytake as many workshops as she or he might like, but two must beconcluded before the beginning of the senior year. No more thanone course in directed writing can be taken in any semester inthe same genre. Two such courses may be taken in differentgenres. Such courses facilitate writing under direction in acreative and critical community and are offered exclusively on aCredit/No Credit basis with the exception of THA 104a.

For those students pursuing the Poetry or Fiction Thesis Option,these requirements are as follows: a minimum of three semestercourses in directed writing, plus two semesters of ENG 96d(Senior Creative Writing Thesis), in which the student willproduce, under the direction of his or her advisor, a body ofwriting (usually a book of poems, a collection of stories, or anovel) of appropriate scope. The Poetry or Fiction Thesis Optionalso requires an essay on a tutorial bibliography—a list of 8-12books chosen by the candidate in collaboration with the thesisadvisor and/or the director of creative writing. The essay will bedue at the end of the senior year. This option is by applicationonly.

F. F. F. F. F. Any five additional courses in the Department of English andAmerican Literature, with the following exception: a fifthdirected writing course can serve as one elective.

G.G.G.G.G. Advanced placement credits do not count toward the major/minor.

H. H. H. H. H. For the literature minor, students are encouraged to take courseson related topics; the undergraduate advising head can assist studentsin grouping courses appropriately. For instance, students may wish totake courses in one national literature: ENG 6a (American Literaturefrom 1832 to 1900), ENG 16a (19th-Century African-AmericanLiterature), ENG 7a (American Literature, 1900-2000), ENG 8a (21st-Century American Literature). Alternatively, students might elect totake a sequence of courses in a single genre: e.g., ENG 63a(Renaissance Poetry), ENG 125a Romanticism I (Blake, Wordsworth,and Coleridge), ENG 157a (Contemporary Poetry), and ENG 109a(Directed Writing: Poetry). Or students might take courses clusteredaround a particular topic, such as gender: ENG 46a (19th-CenturyAmerican Women Writers), ENG 107a (Caribbean Women Writers),ENG 114b (Gender and the Rise of the Novel in England and France),and ENG 131b (Feminist Theory). Students may also wish to selectcourses that concentrate on a particular historical period (such as the18th century) or a methodological approach (such as postcolonialstudies). These options are not exhaustive.

I. I. I. I. I. A maximum of three courses taught by persons other than membersof the faculty of the English and American literature department maybe counted toward this major/minor, of which only one may be aworkshop. This restriction includes courses taken while studyingabroad, cross-listed courses, and transfer credits.

No course with a final grade below C- can count toward theserequirements.

English and American Literature Major/Creative Writing MinorEnglish and American Literature Major/Creative Writing MinorEnglish and American Literature Major/Creative Writing MinorEnglish and American Literature Major/Creative Writing MinorEnglish and American Literature Major/Creative Writing Minor13 semester courses are required, including the following:

A.A.A.A.A. A semester course in literary method, ENG 11a.

B.B.B.B.B. Three semester courses dealing primarily with literature in Englishwritten before 1850. All courses ending in 2, 3, or 4 fulfill thisrequirement, as well as certain courses ending in 5 or 6. For specificinformation about whether a particular course fulfills the pre-1850requirement please consult the instructor or the undergraduateadvising head. A listing is provided below and is also available fromthe department’s main office.

Pre-1850 courses: ENG 3a, 4a, 23a, 28b, 33a, 43a, 44a, 53a, 63a, 64b,103a, 104a, 114b, 115b, 122a, 124a, 125a, 125b, 132b, 133a, 134a,142b, 143a, 144b, 152b, 173a, 174b.

The following courses usually fulfill the pre-1850 requirement;however, students must check with the instructor and theundergraduate advising head for final approval: ENG 105a, 105b.

C.C.C.C.C. One semester course in world literature (exclusive of the UnitedStates and England) from the list given below. For the purpose of thisrequirement, world literature includes literature written in English inplaces outside the United States and England (e.g., Irish, Canadian,Australian, Indian, African, or Caribbean literature). Courses infoundational texts (ENG 10a or HUM 10a) or certain cross-listedcourses also fulfill this requirement. Other courses may also besuitable; students with questions should consult the undergraduateadvising head.

Selected world literature courses: ENG 10a, 17b, 77b, 107a, 111b,127a, 147b, 197b, HUM 10a. See cross-listed courses as well.

D.D.D.D.D. Three semester courses in directed writing (poetry, prose, or both):ENG 19a, ENG 19b, ENG 39a, ENG 109a, ENG 109b, Eng 119a, ENG119b, ENG 129a, ENG 129b, THA 104a. Such courses facilitatewriting under direction in a creative and critical community and areoffered exclusively on a Credit/No Credit basis with the exception ofTHA 104a.

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E. E. E. E. E. Five elective semester courses, which may include any courseoffered or cross-listed in the department, with the followingexceptions: : : : : USEM, COMP, and UWS courses do not counttoward the major/minor requirements in English and Americanliterature. Cross-listed courses are considered to be outside thedepartment and are subject to the restriction in (G) below. Afourth directed writing course can serve as one elective.

F.F.F.F.F. No course with a final grade below C- can count towardfulfilling the major/minor requirements in English and Americanliterature.

G. G. G. G. G. A maximum of three courses taught by persons other thanmembers of the faculty of the English and American literaturedepartment may be counted toward this major/minor, of whichonly one may be a workshop. This restriction includes coursestaken while studying abroad, cross-listed courses, and transfercredits.

HHHHH. Advanced Placement credits do not count toward the major/minor.


This department participates in the European cultural studiesmajor and, in general, its courses are open to ECS majors.Transfer credit toward the major: Application for the use oftransfer credit (awarded by the Office of the University Registrar)toward the major requirements must be accompanied by aRequirement Substitution Form provided by the English andAmerican literature department office. The student may be askedto provide a syllabus, a transcript of grades, and in some casesexamples of written work for which credit is being sought. Thenumber of major requirements that can be satisfied with transfercredit is at the discretion of the undergraduate advisingcommittee.

More detailed descriptions of the courses offered each semesterwill be available in the English and American literaturedepartment office.

Requirements for the Degree of Master of ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts(terminal degree)(terminal degree)(terminal degree)(terminal degree)(terminal degree)

To earn the terminal Master of Arts in English (as distinct fromthe master’s in passing), students must complete the followingrequirements.

Course RequirementCourse RequirementCourse RequirementCourse RequirementCourse RequirementSeven courses in the Department of English and AmericanLiterature, one of which will be ENG 200a (Methods of LiteraryStudy, taken in the fall term); at least three courses must be 200-level seminars. One course will be the Master’s Thesis (ENG300a).

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementStudents may enroll on a full- or part-time basis. Students mustcomplete the M.A. program within four years; the departmentstrongly encourages M.A. students to complete the programwithin two years.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementA reading knowledge of a major foreign language (normallymodern European, classical Greek, or Latin) must bedemonstrated by passing a written translation examination. Thecompletion of the language requirement at another universitydoes not exempt the student from the Brandeis requirement.

Symposium RequirementSymposium RequirementSymposium RequirementSymposium RequirementSymposium RequirementM.A. students will present a paper at the First Year Symposium in thespring term.Thesis RequirementThesis RequirementThesis RequirementThesis RequirementThesis RequirementThis project must be 25 to 35 pages long. Papers written for coursework, papers presented at conferences, and papers written specificallyfor the M.A. degree are all acceptable. Each paper will be evaluated bya reader for whom the paper was not originally written. The papermust satisfy the reader’s standard for excellence in M.A. degree-levelwork.

Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts (earned inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts (earned inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts (earned inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts (earned inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts (earned inpassing, as part of the Ph.D. Program)passing, as part of the Ph.D. Program)passing, as part of the Ph.D. Program)passing, as part of the Ph.D. Program)passing, as part of the Ph.D. Program)

Students admitted to the doctoral program are eligible to apply for anM.A. degree in passing upon completion of the followingrequirements. (For information about the terminal M.A. in English,see above. For information about the joint degree of Master of Arts inEnglish and American literature & women’s and gender studies, seebelow).

Course RequirementCourse RequirementCourse RequirementCourse RequirementCourse RequirementSix courses, one of which will be ENG 200a (Methods of LiteraryStudy); two other courses must be 200-level seminars.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence requirement is one year, though studentswith inadequate preparation may require more.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementA reading knowledge of a major foreign language (normally modernEuropean, classical Greek, or Latin) must be demonstrated by passinga written translation examination. The completion of the languagerequirement at another university does not exempt the student fromthe Brandeis requirement.

Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inEnglish and American Literature & Women’s and GenderEnglish and American Literature & Women’s and GenderEnglish and American Literature & Women’s and GenderEnglish and American Literature & Women’s and GenderEnglish and American Literature & Women’s and GenderStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesStudies

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyA.A.A.A.A. ENG 200a (Methods of Literary Study).

B.B.B.B.B. WMGS 205a, the foundational course in women’s and genderstudies. Under certain circumstances, an alternative course may besubstituted for WMGS 205a. See advisor and women’s and genderstudies program administrator for approval.

C.C.C.C.C. One course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198a or theFeminist Inquiry course offered through the Graduate Consortium inWomen’s Studies).

D.D.D.D.D. Four additional courses in the English and American literaturedepartment selected from 100-level courses and graduate seminars(200-level courses). At least two of these courses must be at the 200level. One of these four courses must be listed as an elective with thewomen’s and gender studies program.

E.E.E.E.E. One women’s and gender studies course in a department other thanthe English and American literature department.

F.F.F.F.F. Participation in a fall semester noncredit women’s and genderstudies graduate proseminar.

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G.G.G.G.G. Language requirement: reading knowledge of a major foreignlanguage (normally modern European or classical Greek or Latin)must be demonstrated by passing a written translationexamination. The completion of the language requirement atanother university does not exempt the student from theBrandeis requirement.

H. H. H. H. H. First-year students must present a paper at the first-yearsymposium in the spring term.

I.I.I.I.I. Thesis requirement: This project must be 25-35 pages long.Papers written for course work, papers presented at conferences,and papers written specifically for the M.A. degree are allacceptable. The paper must engage a feminist perspective or dealwith literary subjects appropriate to women’s and gender studies.The paper must satisfy the reader’s standards for excellence inM.A.-degree-level work. Each paper will be evaluated by a readerfor whom the paper was not originally written. For furtherinformation, contact the women’s and gender studies advisor inthe English and American literature department.


Each student must complete three years in residence as a full-time student and a minimum of 13 term courses. A student whocomes to Brandeis with a B.A. degree is required to take 13courses for the Ph.D. degree. A student who comes to Brandeiswith an M.A. degree in English and American Literature mayapply to the director of graduate studies, at the end of the firstyear of study, to transfer up to four graduate-level courses fromthe institution granting the M.A. Of the nine additional coursesrequired for the Ph.D. degree, at least seven are normally takenwithin the department. The program reserves the right to requireadditional courses to assure thorough mastery of the area ofstudy.

Program of Study: First-Year StudentsProgram of Study: First-Year StudentsProgram of Study: First-Year StudentsProgram of Study: First-Year StudentsProgram of Study: First-Year StudentsFirst-year students normally take six courses in the Englishdepartment. Each student (including those who entered with amaster’s degree) will take ENG 200a (Methods of Literary Study)in the fall semester; this seminar includes attention to methodsof analysis and research. In addition to satisfying these corerequirements, each student will design a program of study inlight of the strengths and weaknesses of his or her previouspreparation and in accord with his or her own interests. First-year students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisorsto discuss curricular offerings, departmental expectations, andthe nature of the academic career.

First-year students select other courses from departmentalofferings at the 100 and 200 level, although at least two of theseelectives must be 200-level seminars. Any course taught at theGraduate Consortium in Women’s Studies at Radcliffe College bya faculty member in the department, and approved by thedepartment, shall be deemed the equivalent of a 200-level coursewithin the English department for the purposes of meeting degreerequirements. First-year students may apply to the director ofgraduate studies for permission to take courses offered in otherdepartments at Brandeis and by the Graduate Consortium inWomen’s Studies at Radcliffe College, but not taught bydepartment faculty members, and through consortiumarrangements with Boston College, Boston University, and TuftsUniversity.

First-year students attend departmental events, such as guestlectures, and participate in monthly workshops on teaching andresearch methods and other career skills. At the annual First YearSymposium, held in the spring, the first-year students present a paperto an audience of graduate students and faculty. First-year studentsshould demonstrate reading knowledge of a major foreign language bypassing a written translation examination. (See “LanguageRequirements.”) The department meets at the end of every academicyear to discuss the progress of its graduate students, particularly first-and second-year students. (See “Readmissions Criteria andProbation.”)

Program of Study: Beyond the First YearProgram of Study: Beyond the First YearProgram of Study: Beyond the First YearProgram of Study: Beyond the First YearProgram of Study: Beyond the First YearStudents who come to Brandeis with a B.A. degree normally take twocourses during each term of their second year and complete theircoursework during their third year. Students who come with a M.A.degree complete their coursework during their second year. Allsecond year students take ENG 299b (Pedagogy) in the springsemester. Students are encouraged to take or audit additional coursesduring their third year. Students have an obligation to review theirpreparation in the field with their advisors and to ensure that they areacquiring a comprehensive knowledge of the various historicalperiods and genres of English and American literature and a deeperknowledge of the particular period or field they propose to offer as aspecialty. In addition to choosing courses within the department,students may take courses offered in other departments at Brandeis,through the Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies at RadcliffeCollege, and through consortium arrangements with Boston College,Boston University, and Tufts University.

In their third year, students must generally pass a second foreignlanguage examination if they have not done so earlier (see “LanguageRequirement” below). No later than the end of the third year studentsshould have prepared a reading list for the field examination andsubmitted it to a committee of three faculty members for approval.The examination must be taken no later than the first of Novemberduring the fourth year. The department encourages students tocomplete all requirements for the Ph.D. except the prospectus reviewand dissertation by the end of the third year.

Second- and third-year students continue to participate in monthlyworkshops on teaching and research methods and other career skills.Other workshops, targeted to third- and fourth-year students, focuson such topics as publication, the field exam, and the dissertationprospectus. The job placement officer offers annual workshops fordoctoral candidates and recent graduates on the job search and servesas a mentor for job seekers. Advanced graduate students haveopportunities to present their work to other scholars in their field byparticipating in various national and international conferences, forwhich some travel funds are available. Each year graduate studentsorganize colloquia, at which they present their work, and invitefaculty members to speak on their current research. In 2005, graduatestudents organized “Reimagining Power,” the second BrandeisUniversity Graduate Student Conference in English and AmericanLiterature, sponsored by the department and GSAS.

Teaching Requirements and PreparationTeaching Requirements and PreparationTeaching Requirements and PreparationTeaching Requirements and PreparationTeaching Requirements and PreparationTeaching is a core requirement of the Ph.D. program in English andAmerican Literature and is integral to the professional developmentof all graduate students. Training in teaching is provided throughassistantships in department courses and participation in the BrandeisUniversity Writing Program, which conducts instruction in theBrandeis Writing Center, and in two key first-year courses, theUniversity Writing Seminars (UWS) and the University Seminars(USEM). Together these programs train students in writing andrhetoric. Both UWS and USEM are topics courses in which instructorscreate their own syllabi.


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During their years at Brandeis, doctoral candidates willparticipate in a broad range of instructional activities, all ofwhich are preceded by extensive training. Many first- and second-year graduate students will start their professional instructionaldevelopment when they receive training to serve as tutors in theWriting Center or in Brandeis’s large ESL program. All second-year graduate students take ENG 299b, a course in compositionpedagogy offered by the director of university writing in thespring.

First-year graduate students have no teaching responsibilities;instead they devote themselves to coursework. Teachingassignments after the first year vary according to the pedagogicalneeds of the individual student, the curricular needs of thedepartment, and enrollments. In recent years, typicalassignments have been as follows. Second-year students have hadtwo teaching assignments, typically serving as a teaching fellowin two department courses, one each semester. Third-year andfourth-year students have had two teaching assignments,typically two sections of first-year writing, one each semester.Fifth-year students receiving Advanced Teaching Fellowshipshave had two teaching assignments, typically serving as anadvanced fellow in a department course and teaching one sectionof writing. The University reserves the right to change theseassignments as necessary.

Teaching fellows in department courses consult with therelevant professor before the beginning of the term to discuss thecourse and the precise nature of the fellow’s responsibilities.Faculty provide each teaching fellow with opportunities todeliver one or more lectures and/or hold discussion sections(lectures may be videotaped at student’s request), advice ongrading practices, a written evaluation of her/his performance,and an exit interview. The department aims to expose eachgraduate student to a variety of pedagogical styles.Teaching in first-year writing courses is supported by a two-dayComposition Training Session, regular staff meetings, and aprogram of workshops, invited lectures, and extensive classroomvisits. As instructors of first-year writing courses, students haveresponsibility for creating syllabi, assigning and grading papers,holding office hours, lecturing, and leading discussions. Allinstructors receive formal letters of evaluation. With theBrandeis program of professional development, students are fullyprepared to teach writing in any college setting.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence requirement is two years beyond themaster’s degree or three years beyond the bachelor’s degree.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementIn addition to the first language requirement, the student must(1) demonstrate a reading knowledge of a second major foreignlanguage; or (2) demonstrate an advanced competence in the firstforeign language and a knowledge of its literature; or (3) take agraduate course, ordinarily a seminar, in a field closely related toresearch on the dissertation. Approval of the graduate committeemust be sought before such a course is taken; the student mustdemonstrate the relevance of the proposed course to thedissertation. Students must have completed all languagerequirements in order to hold the dissertation prospectusconference and defense (see below) and establish candidacy.

Field ExaminationField ExaminationField ExaminationField ExaminationField ExaminationAll candidates for the Ph.D. are required to pass an oralexamination in the historical period in which the candidateexpects to write a dissertation. This examination is taken nolater than the first of November during the fourth year and mustbe passed by the unanimous vote of the committee members.Expectations for the field exam are published annually in thedepartment brochure. Beginning in January 2005, at thediscretion of the examiners, students taking the field exam maybe asked to retake one portion of their exam. If a student is askedto retake a portion of the exam, the time frame for the secondexamination will be set by the examiners in consultation withthe student.

Fourth-year students should allow sufficient time beyond the fieldexam to prepare a dissertation prospectus and hold the dissertationprospectus conference and defense (see below), which are necessary toestablish eligibility in the annual competition for Advanced TeachingFellowships in years when full stipends can only be provided to alimited number of fifth-year graduate students. The number of awardsand deadline for applications are announced annually; in recent yearsthis deadline has required that students successfully pass thedissertation prospectus conference and defense by early April of theirfourth year. The department encourages students to complete allrequirements for the Ph.D. except the prospectus review anddissertation by the end of the third year.

Dissertation Prospectus Conference and DefenseDissertation Prospectus Conference and DefenseDissertation Prospectus Conference and DefenseDissertation Prospectus Conference and DefenseDissertation Prospectus Conference and DefenseNo later than six months after passing the field exam, and in time toestablish eligibility in the annual competition for Advanced TeachingFellowships, students must hold a prospectus conference and defense,which both first and second readers will attend. The prospectus mustbe signed by both readers in order to be approved by the department.The specific length and design of the prospectus will be agreed uponby the doctoral candidate and her/his first and second readers. Aprospectus typically describes the topic, the questions to be explored,the method of research, and reasons for believing the dissertation willbe an original contribution to knowledge. The student’s director and/or second reader may also require a chapter outline and/orbibliography.

Students must have completed all language requirements in order tohold the dissertation prospectus conference and defense (see below)and establish candidacy.

Students who do not establish candidacy by completing courseworkand language requirements, and by passing the field exam anddissertation prospectus conference and defense according to thesedeadlines will be placed on probation and will be ineligible to applyfor an Advanced Teaching Fellowship. Students who do notdemonstrate satisfactory progress during the probationary year will bewithdrawn from the program.

Each student will submit a dissertation in a form approved by his/herdissertation director and by a committee appointed by the director ofgraduate studies. One member of this committee must be from agraduate department at Brandeis outside the Department of Englishand American Literature or from another university. The student willdefend the dissertation at a final oral examination.

Readmission Criteria and ProbationReadmission Criteria and ProbationReadmission Criteria and ProbationReadmission Criteria and ProbationReadmission Criteria and ProbationContinuation in and the annual readmission to the doctoral programin English and American Literature depends upon showing suitableacademic progress. Suitable academic progress is defined as follows.Students are expected to maintain an A- average. Students may takeno more than two incompletes in any semester. All fall incompletesmust be made up by the end of the following spring semester, and allspring incompletes must be made up by the end of the following fallsemester. Students who require incompletes must apply for themfrom the relevant instructor in advance. Incompletes will not beautomatically granted.

Full-time doctoral students are expected to complete courserequirements and pass all language exams no later than the end of thethird year, pass the field exam no later than November 1 during thefourth year, and present the dissertation proposal for review andapproval by the first and second readers within six months of the fieldexam and in time to establish eligibility in the annual competitionfor Advanced Teaching Fellowships.


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To qualify for A.B.D. status, all doctoral students must satisfythe department’s requirements for training in teaching.Accordingly all doctoral students will be given a variety ofteaching assignments and will be expected to attend thepedagogical workshops offered by the director of writing and thedirector of graduate studies.

The department reviews each student’s progress toward thedegree annually, at the end of the spring semester. Following thismeeting the director of graduate studies will notify any studentnot meeting departmental expectations that s/he mustdemonstrate satisfactory progress toward the degree by the end ofthe subsequent year. The student must meet with the director ofgraduate studies to review her/his standing in the program at theend of the fall semester during this probationary year. If thestudent fails to meet departmental expectations for progresstoward the degree by the end of the probationary year, s/he willbe withdrawn from the program.

Funding Opportunities for Advanced Graduate StudentsFunding Opportunities for Advanced Graduate StudentsFunding Opportunities for Advanced Graduate StudentsFunding Opportunities for Advanced Graduate StudentsFunding Opportunities for Advanced Graduate StudentsIn recent years fourth-year graduate students who havecompleted all course and language requirements and passed thefield exam and prospectus conference have been eligible tocompete for Advanced Teaching Fellowships, which normallyprovide opportunities to work more closely with facultymembers in the design and teaching of a course. AdvancedTeaching Fellows receive full funding and are given two teachingassignments; fellows normally assist once in a department courseand teach one section of first-year writing. Doctoral candidateswho have passed the field exam may apply for University Prize


Instructorships; these competitive awards allow recipients to designand teach their own courses. Students expecting to complete theirdissertations in the next academic year may enter the University-wide competition for Dissertation Year Fellowships and thedepartmental competition for the Milton Hindus Memorial EndowedDissertation Fellowship. Additional opportunities are available in theUniversity Writing Center and in the program for teaching English asa second language.

Completion of DegreeCompletion of DegreeCompletion of DegreeCompletion of DegreeCompletion of DegreeStudents entering the Ph.D. program with a B.A. must earn the degreewithin eight years. Students entering the Ph.D. program with an M.A.must earn the degree within seven years. A student requesting anextension must demonstrate significant progress toward completingthe dissertation by submitting a prospectus (or equivalent, including achapter outline) and at least one chapter to the student’s advisor. Ifthe student’s advisor agrees to support the requested extension, theadvisor will refer the case to the graduate committee for approval.

Special Notes Relating to the Graduate ProgramSpecial Notes Relating to the Graduate ProgramSpecial Notes Relating to the Graduate ProgramSpecial Notes Relating to the Graduate ProgramSpecial Notes Relating to the Graduate Program

Students should also consult the general degree requirements andacademic regulations found in an earlier section of this Bulletin.



For a description of University WritingSeminars (UWS ##a and ##b) please consultthe University Writing section of thisBulletin.

COMP 1a CompositionCOMP 1a CompositionCOMP 1a CompositionCOMP 1a CompositionCOMP 1a CompositionPrerequisite: Placement by the director ofuniversity writing. Successful completionof this course does NOT satisfy the first-year writing requirement.A course in the fundamentals of writing,required as a prerequisite to the first-yearwriting requirement for selected studentsidentified by the director of universitywriting. Several sections will be offered inthe fall semester.Staff

ENG 4a The Restoration and the EighteenthENG 4a The Restoration and the EighteenthENG 4a The Restoration and the EighteenthENG 4a The Restoration and the EighteenthENG 4a The Restoration and the EighteenthCenturyCenturyCenturyCenturyCentury[ hum ]1660-1800: The age of reason andcontradiction, enlightenment, andxenophobia. Surveys literary, critical,philosophical, political, and life writing,investigating the emergence of a literarypublic sphere, a national canon, and thefirst professional women writers. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. King

ENG 5a Nineteenth-Century SurveyENG 5a Nineteenth-Century SurveyENG 5a Nineteenth-Century SurveyENG 5a Nineteenth-Century SurveyENG 5a Nineteenth-Century Survey[ hum ]Offers general coverage of the major literarygenres in the 19th century. The coursestudies the cultural context forged by theinteraction of fiction, prose, and poetry.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Plotz

ENG 6a American Literature in the Age ofENG 6a American Literature in the Age ofENG 6a American Literature in the Age ofENG 6a American Literature in the Age ofENG 6a American Literature in the Age ofLincolnLincolnLincolnLincolnLincoln[ hum ]The transformation of our literary culture:the literary marketplace, domestic fiction,transcendentalism, slavery and the problemof race. Emerson, Fuller, Poe, Thoreau,Hawthorne, Stowe, Whitman, and Melville.Usually offered every year.Mr. Burt or Mr. Gilmore

ENG 7a American Literature from 1900 toENG 7a American Literature from 1900 toENG 7a American Literature from 1900 toENG 7a American Literature from 1900 toENG 7a American Literature from 1900 to20002000200020002000[ hum ]Focuses on literature and cultural andhistorical politics of major authors. Proseand poetry. May include Eliot, Frost,Williams, Moore, Himes, Cather, andFaulkner as well as contemporary authors.Usually offered every year.Mr. Burt, Ms. Chu, or Ms. Irr

ENG 8a Twenty-First Century AmericanENG 8a Twenty-First Century AmericanENG 8a Twenty-First Century AmericanENG 8a Twenty-First Century AmericanENG 8a Twenty-First Century AmericanLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature[ hum ]An introductory survey of trends in recentAmerican literature. Focus on prose.Readings vary yearly but always includewinners of major literary prizes such as thePulitzer, National Book Award, PEN/Faulkner Award, Pushcart Prize, O. HenryAward, or the Nobel Prize. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Irr

ENG 10a Canonical Precursors: Genesis,ENG 10a Canonical Precursors: Genesis,ENG 10a Canonical Precursors: Genesis,ENG 10a Canonical Precursors: Genesis,ENG 10a Canonical Precursors: Genesis,Homer, Sappho, Ovid, VirgilHomer, Sappho, Ovid, VirgilHomer, Sappho, Ovid, VirgilHomer, Sappho, Ovid, VirgilHomer, Sappho, Ovid, Virgil[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HUM 10a inprevious years.Helps prepare majors for study of mostpremodern and even modern literature inEnglish through readings of major textscentral to a literary education for writers inEnglish from the Middle Ages throughModernism. Genesis, Iliad, Odyssey,Sappho’s lyrics, Aeneid, Metamorphoses.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Campbell or Mr. Flesch

ENG 10b Poetry: A Basic CourseENG 10b Poetry: A Basic CourseENG 10b Poetry: A Basic CourseENG 10b Poetry: A Basic CourseENG 10b Poetry: A Basic Course[ hum ]Designed as a “first” course for all personsinterested in the subject. It is intended tobe basic without being elementary. Thesubject matter will consist of poems ofshort and middle length in English from theearliest period to the present. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Staff

ENG 11a Introduction to Literary MethodENG 11a Introduction to Literary MethodENG 11a Introduction to Literary MethodENG 11a Introduction to Literary MethodENG 11a Introduction to Literary Method[ hum ]The course’s purpose is to train students inthe critical reading of literary texts. Therewill be frequent assignments of writing thatinvolve literary analysis. Multiple sections.Usually offered every semester.Staff

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ENG 16a Nineteenth-Century African-ENG 16a Nineteenth-Century African-ENG 16a Nineteenth-Century African-ENG 16a Nineteenth-Century African-ENG 16a Nineteenth-Century African-American Literature: Texts and ContextsAmerican Literature: Texts and ContextsAmerican Literature: Texts and ContextsAmerican Literature: Texts and ContextsAmerican Literature: Texts and Contexts[ hum ]Examines some of the major 19th-centurytexts of African-American literature andwhy they are at the center of often heateddebates about the canon today. Considerswhy the issues raised by these texts—gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity,the limits of democracy, and therelationship of African-Americans to theUnited States and other national spaces—resonate so profoundly in literary andcultural studies, and in national life.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Smith

ENG 17a The Alternative Press in theENG 17a The Alternative Press in theENG 17a The Alternative Press in theENG 17a The Alternative Press in theENG 17a The Alternative Press in theUnited States: 1910-2000United States: 1910-2000United States: 1910-2000United States: 1910-2000United States: 1910-2000[ hum ]A critical history of 20th-century Americanjournalism. Topics include the nature ofjournalistic objectivity, the style ofunderground and alternative periodicals,and the impact of new technologies onindependent media. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Irr

ENG 18b For Better or Worse?: Marriage inENG 18b For Better or Worse?: Marriage inENG 18b For Better or Worse?: Marriage inENG 18b For Better or Worse?: Marriage inENG 18b For Better or Worse?: Marriage inRenaissance DramaRenaissance DramaRenaissance DramaRenaissance DramaRenaissance Drama[ hum ]Love or Money? Personal or Political?English Renaissance drama questions whatmarriage should be about and what makes arelationship succeed or fail. Nine plays areread, and how each imagines wedlock isexamined. Includes works by Shakespeare,Jonson, and Middleton. Special one-timeoffering, fall 2006.Ms. Farren

ENG 19a Introduction to Creative WritingENG 19a Introduction to Creative WritingENG 19a Introduction to Creative WritingENG 19a Introduction to Creative WritingENG 19a Introduction to Creative Writing[ hum ]Offered exclusively on a credit/no creditbasis. Students will be selected after thesubmission of a sample of writing,preferably 4-7 pages. Samples should besubmitted to the department office (Rabb144) no later than two days before the firstclass meeting.A workshop for beginning writers. Practiceand discussion of short literary and oralforms: lyric, poetry, the short story, tales,curses, spells. Usually offered every year.Ms. Broumas or Ms. Campbell

ENG 19b The Autobiographical ImaginationENG 19b The Autobiographical ImaginationENG 19b The Autobiographical ImaginationENG 19b The Autobiographical ImaginationENG 19b The Autobiographical Imagination[ hum wi ]Offered exclusively on a credit/no creditbasis. This course may not be repeated forcredit by students who have taken ENG117b in previous years. Students will beselected after the submission of a sample ofwriting, preferably 4-7 pages. Samplesshould be submitted to the departmentoffice (Rabb 144) no later than two daysbefore the first class meeting.Combines the study of contemporaryautobiographical prose and poetry withintense writing practice arising from thesetexts. Examines—as writers—what it meansto construct the story of one’s life, andways in which lies, metaphor, andimagination transform memory to revealand conceal the self. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Broumas

ENG 21a Adolescent Literature fromENG 21a Adolescent Literature fromENG 21a Adolescent Literature fromENG 21a Adolescent Literature fromENG 21a Adolescent Literature fromGrimm to VoldemorGrimm to VoldemorGrimm to VoldemorGrimm to VoldemorGrimm to Voldemor[ hum ]Literature for adolescents can’t afford anyself-indulgences: its audience is tooimpatient. So it’s a great place to see what’sessential to story-telling. Authors includeShelley, Twain, Salinger, Pullman, andRowling, whom we’ll use to test basicnarrative theory. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Flesch

ENG 23a Domains of Seventeenth-CenturyENG 23a Domains of Seventeenth-CenturyENG 23a Domains of Seventeenth-CenturyENG 23a Domains of Seventeenth-CenturyENG 23a Domains of Seventeenth-CenturyPerformancePerformancePerformancePerformancePerformance[ hum ]17th-century London performanceinvestigated through the domains of itsproduction—the court, the city, and theemerging “town,” center of a new leisureclass. Drama, masques, and music dramastudied as modes of representationnegotiating class mobility, changingconcepts of state authority and personalidentity, and shifts in gender and sexualrelations.Mr. King

ENG 26a Detection and Analysis:ENG 26a Detection and Analysis:ENG 26a Detection and Analysis:ENG 26a Detection and Analysis:ENG 26a Detection and Analysis:Deciphering Theories of MadnessDeciphering Theories of MadnessDeciphering Theories of MadnessDeciphering Theories of MadnessDeciphering Theories of Madness[ hum wi ]The expert reader is a detective, a gathererof clues and intimations. The field ofdetection will range from poems to shortstories, from novels to drama and span fivecenturies. First-person narrators, poeticspeakers, and soliloquizers characterized asmarginal, “Other,” distressed, disturbed,meandering, and even “mad” will unite ourreading and critical thinking. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Whelan

ENG 27a Page, Stage, and ScreenENG 27a Page, Stage, and ScreenENG 27a Page, Stage, and ScreenENG 27a Page, Stage, and ScreenENG 27a Page, Stage, and Screen[ hum ]Addresses the relation of form to content,or medium to message, within and amongthree different genres: novel, drama, andfilm. Investigates: what modes of humansubjectivity and sensory perception doeseach genre presuppose and promote? Why?What values can and cannot be expressed inany given genre? Why do certain genresachieve cultural dominance while othersbecome residual? Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Morrison

ENG 27b Classic Hollywood CinemaENG 27b Classic Hollywood CinemaENG 27b Classic Hollywood CinemaENG 27b Classic Hollywood CinemaENG 27b Classic Hollywood Cinema[ hum ]A critical examination of the history ofmainstream U.S. cinema from the 1930s tothe present. Focuses on major developmentsin film content and form, the rise and fall ofthe studio and star system, the changingnature of spectatorship, and the socialcontext of film production and reception.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Morrison

ENG 28b Queer Readings: Before StonewallENG 28b Queer Readings: Before StonewallENG 28b Queer Readings: Before StonewallENG 28b Queer Readings: Before StonewallENG 28b Queer Readings: Before Stonewall[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken TUTR 21b inthe spring of 2002.Students read texts as artifacts of socialbeliefs, desires, and anxieties about sexedbodies and their pleasures. Readings mayinclude Plato, Virgil, Spenser, Marlowe,Shakespeare, Phillips, Behn, Gray,Tennyson, Lister, Whitman, Dickinson,Wilde, Freud, Woolf, Barnes, Stein, Larsen,Genet, and Baldwin. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. King

ENG 33a ShakespeareENG 33a ShakespeareENG 33a ShakespeareENG 33a ShakespeareENG 33a Shakespeare[ hum ]A survey of Shakespeare as a dramatist.From nine to 12 plays will be read,representing all periods of Shakespeare’sdramatic career. Usually offered every year.Mr. Flesch or Ms. Targoff

ENG 35a Detectives, Criminals, andENG 35a Detectives, Criminals, andENG 35a Detectives, Criminals, andENG 35a Detectives, Criminals, andENG 35a Detectives, Criminals, andMonstersMonstersMonstersMonstersMonsters[ hum ]19th-century literature was beset bycriminals and haunted by monsters. Tocatch both of these foes it invented onehero, the detective. Gothic novels anddetective stories reveal how similarcriminals and monsters really are and howclose the detective is to becoming onehimself. Special one-time offering, spring2006.Mr. Horowitz


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ENG 37a Postimperial FictionsENG 37a Postimperial FictionsENG 37a Postimperial FictionsENG 37a Postimperial FictionsENG 37a Postimperial Fictions[ hum ]In what ways, and for what purposes, haspostcolonial Britain sought imaginatively torecreate its imperial past? Discusses recentliterary and cinematic representations ofempire, in which critique, fascination, andnostalgia are, often problematically,blended. Authors include Paul Scott,Rushdie, Ishiguro, and Zadie Smith.Usually offered every fourth year.Mr. Worth

ENG 37b Modern DramaENG 37b Modern DramaENG 37b Modern DramaENG 37b Modern DramaENG 37b Modern Drama[ hum ]An intensive study of British, U.S., andEuropean drama of the last hundred years.Topics to be considered: new definitions oftragedy; changing sex/gender roles and thestage; the well-made play; the “angry” play;theater of the absurd.Mr. Morrison

ENG 39a Poetry: Beginner’s EarENG 39a Poetry: Beginner’s EarENG 39a Poetry: Beginner’s EarENG 39a Poetry: Beginner’s EarENG 39a Poetry: Beginner’s Ear[ hum wi ]Offered exclusively on a credit/no creditbasis. Students will be selected after thesubmission of a sample of writing,preferably 4-7 pages. Samples should besubmitted to the department office (Rabb144) no later than two days before the firstclass meeting.For students considering poetry asbeginners or those wishing to begin again.Reading and writing in many contemporaryidioms, looking for the tone, voice, style,and posture that most closely resembleseach of our individual gifts. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Broumas

ENG 43a Major English Authors, ChaucerENG 43a Major English Authors, ChaucerENG 43a Major English Authors, ChaucerENG 43a Major English Authors, ChaucerENG 43a Major English Authors, Chaucerto Miltonto Miltonto Miltonto Miltonto Milton[ hum ]A survey of major English authors from theMiddle Ages through the Renaissance,including Chaucer, Wyatt, Spencer,Marlowe, Shakespeare, Sidney, Donne,Herbert, Marvell, Milton. No priorexperience in medieval or Renaissanceliterature is required. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Targoff

ENG 45a The Pain of ProgressENG 45a The Pain of ProgressENG 45a The Pain of ProgressENG 45a The Pain of ProgressENG 45a The Pain of Progress[ hum ]The industrial revolution generatedproblems that no society had encounteredbefore, opening up new possibilities ofprogress but also new forms of misery.Novels, poems, social criticism, andphilosophy reveal how writers understoodthose problems and what solutions theytried to imagine. Special one-time offering,spring 2006.Mr. Horowitz

ENG 46a Nineteenth-Century AmericanENG 46a Nineteenth-Century AmericanENG 46a Nineteenth-Century AmericanENG 46a Nineteenth-Century AmericanENG 46a Nineteenth-Century AmericanWomen WritersWomen WritersWomen WritersWomen WritersWomen Writers[ hum ]How did American women writers engagewith the social, political, and economicchanges of the 19th century? Focuses ongendered rhetorics of industrialization,imperialism, immigration, and abolition, aswell as concepts of national identity.Examines how these writers relatedthemselves to literary movements of theperiod. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Chu

ENG 47a Asian-American LiteratureENG 47a Asian-American LiteratureENG 47a Asian-American LiteratureENG 47a Asian-American LiteratureENG 47a Asian-American Literature[ hum ]Examines literature in English by NorthAmerican writers of Asian descent from the19th century to the present. Focuses onissues of literary collectivity based onnational origin and race, and how gender,sexuality, and class have affected criticalapproaches to this literature. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Chu

ENG 47b Modern English FictionENG 47b Modern English FictionENG 47b Modern English FictionENG 47b Modern English FictionENG 47b Modern English Fiction[ hum ]A survey of English fiction written duringthe first half of the 20th century, includingworks by Joseph Conrad, E. M. Forster,Katherine Mansfield, and Virginia Woolf.Usually offered every fourth year.Staff

ENG 48b AnimeENG 48b AnimeENG 48b AnimeENG 48b AnimeENG 48b Anime[ hum ]Introduction to the major genres of Japaneseanimation: sci-fi/cyberpunk/mech,apocalypse, erotica/hentai, gothic/noir,romantic comedy, and epic. We will discussanime’s distinctive paradigms, its narrativeand visual styles, its development andcirculation in postwar Japanese culture andits contemporary commercial and culturalglobalization. Special one time offering,spring 2006.Ms. Chu

ENG 57a Modern British and Irish FictionENG 57a Modern British and Irish FictionENG 57a Modern British and Irish FictionENG 57a Modern British and Irish FictionENG 57a Modern British and Irish Fiction[ hum ]20-century British and Irish fiction in itsworldwide context. Begins with theModernism of Woolf, Beckett, and O’Brien;usually includes Iris Murdoch, CarylPhillips, Commonwealth writers SalmanRushdie, George Lamming, Peter Carey, andKazuo Ishiguro. Includes comparisons withcontemporary British films such asTrainspotting and My BeautifulLaunderette. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Plotz

ENG 58b AIDS, Activism, andENG 58b AIDS, Activism, andENG 58b AIDS, Activism, andENG 58b AIDS, Activism, andENG 58b AIDS, Activism, andRepresentationRepresentationRepresentationRepresentationRepresentation[ hum ]Selected topics in the cultural constructionand representation of AIDS. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Morrison

ENG 63a Renaissance PoetryENG 63a Renaissance PoetryENG 63a Renaissance PoetryENG 63a Renaissance PoetryENG 63a Renaissance Poetry[ hum ]Examines lyric and narrative poetry byWyatt, Surrey, Marlowe, Sidney, Spenser,Shakespeare, Jonson, Donne, and Herbert.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Flesch or Ms. Targoff

ENG 64b From Libertinism to Sensibility:ENG 64b From Libertinism to Sensibility:ENG 64b From Libertinism to Sensibility:ENG 64b From Libertinism to Sensibility:ENG 64b From Libertinism to Sensibility:Pleasure and the Theatre 1660-1800Pleasure and the Theatre 1660-1800Pleasure and the Theatre 1660-1800Pleasure and the Theatre 1660-1800Pleasure and the Theatre 1660-1800[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken ENG 164b inprevious years.Investigates the exchange betweenperformance texts and contemporaneousdiscussions of class, nationality, andpolitical party. Emphasizes the emergenceof modern gender and sexual roles and theimpact of the first professional womenactors. Usually offered every second year.Mr. King

ENG 67a Art of the ScreenplayENG 67a Art of the ScreenplayENG 67a Art of the ScreenplayENG 67a Art of the ScreenplayENG 67a Art of the Screenplay[ hum ]Examines the screenplay as a uniqueliterary genre and illustrates how it hasevolved, from early silents to thecontemporary feature. Delves into themythology of plot and character, breaksdown the structure of scripts, and exploreshow novels are adapted to the screen.Usually offered every year.Mr. Weinberg

ENG 67b Modern PoetryENG 67b Modern PoetryENG 67b Modern PoetryENG 67b Modern PoetryENG 67b Modern Poetry[ hum ]A course on the major poets of the 20thcentury. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Morrison

ENG 68a The Political NovelENG 68a The Political NovelENG 68a The Political NovelENG 68a The Political NovelENG 68a The Political Novel[ hum ]How do novels change and how are theychanged by politics? From the satires ofEastern Europe (Kafka and Milan Kundera,Koestler’s Darkness at Noon) to fieryAmerican calls to action on racial issues(Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Ralph Ellison’sInvisible Man); from utopia to postcolonialdisaster (Things Fall Apart). Film screeningsincluded. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Plotz

ENG 75b The Victorian NovelENG 75b The Victorian NovelENG 75b The Victorian NovelENG 75b The Victorian NovelENG 75b The Victorian Novel[ hum ]The rhetorical strategies, themes, andobjectives of Victorian realism. Texts mayinclude Eliot’s Middlemarch, Thackeray’sVanity Fair, Bronte’s Villette, Gaskell’sMary Barton, Dickens’ Bleak House, andTrollope’s The Prime Minister. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Staff


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ENG 77b Literatures of Global EnglishENG 77b Literatures of Global EnglishENG 77b Literatures of Global EnglishENG 77b Literatures of Global EnglishENG 77b Literatures of Global English[ hum nw ]Survey of world Anglophone literatures, aswell as in translation, with attention toliterary responses of writers to aspects ofEnglish as a global language with a colonialhistory. Focus on Indian subcontinent,Africa, the Caribbean, North America.Writers may include Rushdie, Devi,Coetzee, Kincaid, Atwood, Anzaldua.Usually offered every year.Staff

ENG 78b Speak of the Devil: A Survey ofENG 78b Speak of the Devil: A Survey ofENG 78b Speak of the Devil: A Survey ofENG 78b Speak of the Devil: A Survey ofENG 78b Speak of the Devil: A Survey ofthe Diabolical in English Literaturethe Diabolical in English Literaturethe Diabolical in English Literaturethe Diabolical in English Literaturethe Diabolical in English Literature[ hum ]Surveys the devil from antiquity to thepresent, with emphasis on the literature ofearly modern England. Topics include: thegenesis of Milton’s Satan, witchcraft andpossession in early America, and thetreatment of evil in contemporary film.Special one-time offering, spring 2007.Ms. Neelakanta

ENG 79a Directed Writing: BeginningENG 79a Directed Writing: BeginningENG 79a Directed Writing: BeginningENG 79a Directed Writing: BeginningENG 79a Directed Writing: BeginningScreenplayScreenplayScreenplayScreenplayScreenplay[ hum ]This course may not be repeated bystudents who have taken ENG 129b inprevious years. Offered exclusively on acredit/no credit basis. Students will beselected after the submission of a sample ofwriting of no more than 5 pages. Samplesshould be emailed to the instructor no laterthan one week before the first classmeeting.Fundamentals of screenwriting: structure,plot, conflict, character, and dialog.Students read screenwriting theory, scripts,analyze files, and produce an outline andthe first act of an original screenplay.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Weinberg

ENG 79b Writing Workshop: From MemoryENG 79b Writing Workshop: From MemoryENG 79b Writing Workshop: From MemoryENG 79b Writing Workshop: From MemoryENG 79b Writing Workshop: From Memoryto Craftto Craftto Craftto Craftto Craft[ hum ]Prerequisite: ENG 19b is recommended.This course may not be repeated bystudents who have taken ENG 129a inprevious years. Offered exclusively on acredit/no credit basis. Students will beselected after the submission of a sample ofwriting of no more than 5 pages. Samplesshould be emailed to the instructor no laterthan one week before the first classmeeting.This combination workshop andcontemporary literature course explores theprocess by which written work moves fromsimple accounting into art. Texts includepoetry and prose by writers such as GracePaley, Jamaica Kincaid, Donald Hall, andAnnie Dillard. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Braverman

ENG 87b Queer Readings: BeyondENG 87b Queer Readings: BeyondENG 87b Queer Readings: BeyondENG 87b Queer Readings: BeyondENG 87b Queer Readings: BeyondStonewallStonewallStonewallStonewallStonewall[ hum ]Prerequisite: ENG 28b is recommended.How have LGBTQ writers explored theconsolidation, diaspora, and contestation oflesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, andqueer personhoods since the 1960s? Textsinclude fiction, poetry, drama, memoirs,and film. Usually offered every second year.Mr. King

ENG 96d Senior Creative Writing ThesisENG 96d Senior Creative Writing ThesisENG 96d Senior Creative Writing ThesisENG 96d Senior Creative Writing ThesisENG 96d Senior Creative Writing ThesisRequired for creative writing majorsfulfilling the thesis option. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

ENG 97a Senior EssayENG 97a Senior EssayENG 97a Senior EssayENG 97a Senior EssayENG 97a Senior EssayFor seniors interested in writing an essayoutside of the honors track. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

ENG 97d Senior ThesisENG 97d Senior ThesisENG 97d Senior ThesisENG 97d Senior ThesisENG 97d Senior ThesisFor seniors interested in writing a thesisoutside of the honors track. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

ENG 98a Independent StudyENG 98a Independent StudyENG 98a Independent StudyENG 98a Independent StudyENG 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

ENG 98b Independent StudyENG 98b Independent StudyENG 98b Independent StudyENG 98b Independent StudyENG 98b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

ENG 99a The Senior Honors EssayENG 99a The Senior Honors EssayENG 99a The Senior Honors EssayENG 99a The Senior Honors EssayENG 99a The Senior Honors EssayFor seniors interested in qualifying fordepartmental honors when combined with atenth course for the major. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

ENG 99b The Senior Honors EssayENG 99b The Senior Honors EssayENG 99b The Senior Honors EssayENG 99b The Senior Honors EssayENG 99b The Senior Honors EssayFor seniors interested in qualifying fordepartmental honors when combined with atenth course for the major. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

ENG 99d The Senior Honors ThesisENG 99d The Senior Honors ThesisENG 99d The Senior Honors ThesisENG 99d The Senior Honors ThesisENG 99d The Senior Honors ThesisFor seniors interested in qualifying fordepartmental honors with a thesis. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

HUM 10a The Western CanonHUM 10a The Western CanonHUM 10a The Western CanonHUM 10a The Western CanonHUM 10a The Western Canon[ hum ]This course may not be taken for credit bystudents who have taken ENG 10a.Foundational texts of the Western canon:Bible, Homer, Vergil, and Dante. Thematicemphases and supplementary texts varyfrom year to year.Mr. Flesch


ENG 101a Studies in Popular CultureENG 101a Studies in Popular CultureENG 101a Studies in Popular CultureENG 101a Studies in Popular CultureENG 101a Studies in Popular Culture[ hum ]A critical analysis of contemporary culture,including television, film, video,advertising, and popular literature.Combines applied criticism and theoreticalreadings.Mr. Morrison

ENG 101b Cyber-TheoryENG 101b Cyber-TheoryENG 101b Cyber-TheoryENG 101b Cyber-TheoryENG 101b Cyber-Theory[ hum ]How has the Internet changed the practiceof writing? How can writing mapcyberspace? What happens to the personnelof writing (author, reader, publisher) incontext of cybernetics? Immerses studentsin critical and utopian theories of cybertextuality. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Irr

ENG 103a John Donne and theENG 103a John Donne and theENG 103a John Donne and theENG 103a John Donne and theENG 103a John Donne and theMetaphysical PoetsMetaphysical PoetsMetaphysical PoetsMetaphysical PoetsMetaphysical Poets[ hum ]Examines the poetry of Donne and hiscontemporaries, including George Herbert,Richard Crashaw, and Andrew Marvell.These “metaphysical poets” will be readalongside critical accounts by SamuelJohnson, T.S. Eliot, and others. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Targoff

ENG 105b Nineteenth-Century NovelENG 105b Nineteenth-Century NovelENG 105b Nineteenth-Century NovelENG 105b Nineteenth-Century NovelENG 105b Nineteenth-Century Novel[ hum ]Focuses on Jane Austen, Emily Bronte,Charles Dickens, George Eliot, ThomasHardy, and Joseph Conrad. Explores therelationship between the novel, the era’smost popular culture, and our own popularculture. It examines desire, concealment,sex, and romance, as well as the role thatliterature plays in creating and upsettingcommunities, defining racial and ethniccategories. Film screenings. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Plotz

ENG 106b American UtopiasENG 106b American UtopiasENG 106b American UtopiasENG 106b American UtopiasENG 106b American Utopias[ hum ]Introduction to utopian fiction of 19th-century America. Readings include classicsources and utopian novels by majorauthors (Melville, Hawthorne, Twain).Some consideration will also be given toactually existing successful utopiancommunities. Usually offered every thirdyear.Ms. Irr

ENG 107a Caribbean Women WritersENG 107a Caribbean Women WritersENG 107a Caribbean Women WritersENG 107a Caribbean Women WritersENG 107a Caribbean Women Writers[ hum ]About eight novels of the last two decades(by Cliff, Cruz, Danticat, Garcia,Kempadoo, Kincaid, Mittoo, Nunez, Pineau,Powell, or Rosario), drawn from across theregion, and read in dialogue with popularculture, theory, and earlier generations ofmale and female writers of the region.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Smith


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ENG 108a Literature and HeresyENG 108a Literature and HeresyENG 108a Literature and HeresyENG 108a Literature and HeresyENG 108a Literature and Heresy[ hum ]A study of major texts of British literaturethrough the lens of religious heresy. Doesliterature provide a refuge for heresy? Or isthere something about literature thatencourages heretical thinking? Thesequestions are considered in light ofdissident works by Milton, Blake, Shelley,James Hogg, and others. Special one-timeoffering, spring 2007.Ms. Quinney

ENG 109a Directed Writing: PoetryENG 109a Directed Writing: PoetryENG 109a Directed Writing: PoetryENG 109a Directed Writing: PoetryENG 109a Directed Writing: Poetry[ hum ]Offered exclusively on a credit/no creditbasis. Students will be selected after thesubmission of a sample of writing,preferably 4-7 pages. Samples should besubmitted to the department office (Rabb144) no later than two days before the firstclass meeting. May be repeated for credit.A workshop for poets willing to explore anddevelop their craft through intense readingin current poetry, stylistic explorations ofcontent, and imaginative stretching offorms. Usually offered every year.Ms. Broumas or Visiting Poet

ENG 109b Directed Writing: Short FictionENG 109b Directed Writing: Short FictionENG 109b Directed Writing: Short FictionENG 109b Directed Writing: Short FictionENG 109b Directed Writing: Short Fiction[ hum wi ]Offered exclusively on a credit/no creditbasis. Students will be selected after thesubmission of a sample of writing,preferably 4-7 pages. Samples should besubmitted to the department office (Rabb144) no later than two days before the firstclass meeting. May be repeated for credit.A workshop for motivated students with aserious interest in pursuing writing.Student stories will be copied anddistributed before each class meeting.Students’ stories, as well as exemplarypublished short stories, will provide theoccasion for textual criticism in class.Usually offered every year.Visiting Writer

ENG 111b Post-Colonial TheoryENG 111b Post-Colonial TheoryENG 111b Post-Colonial TheoryENG 111b Post-Colonial TheoryENG 111b Post-Colonial Theory[ hum ]Seminar in postcolonial theory withrelevant background texts, with anemphasis on the specificity of itstheoretical claims. Readings from Spivak,Said, Bhabha, Appiah, Mudimbe, Marx,Lenin, Freud, Derrida, Cesaire, and Fanon,among others. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

ENG 114b Gender and the Rise of theENG 114b Gender and the Rise of theENG 114b Gender and the Rise of theENG 114b Gender and the Rise of theENG 114b Gender and the Rise of theNovel in England and FranceNovel in England and FranceNovel in England and FranceNovel in England and FranceNovel in England and France[ hum ]Explores the emergence of the novel as amodern genre in the 18th century, askingwhy the novel arises first in England andFrance, and what the new genre’spreoccupations with women and gender canteach us about European society, culture,and literature. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Lanser

ENG 118a Stevens and MerrillENG 118a Stevens and MerrillENG 118a Stevens and MerrillENG 118a Stevens and MerrillENG 118a Stevens and Merrill[ hum ]Intensive study of two major Americanpoets of the 20th century. Readings includeStevens’ Collected Poems and Merrill’sCollected Poems as well as his epic TheChanging Light at Sandover. Usually offeredevery third year.Ms. Quinney

ENG 119a Directed Writing: FictionENG 119a Directed Writing: FictionENG 119a Directed Writing: FictionENG 119a Directed Writing: FictionENG 119a Directed Writing: Fiction[ hum wi ]Offered exclusively on a credit/no creditbasis. Students will be selected after thesubmission of a sample of writing,preferably 4-7 pages. Sample should besubmitted to the department office (Rabb144) no later than two days before the firstclass meeting. May be repeated for credit.An advanced fiction workshop for studentsprimarily interested in the short story.Students are expected to compose andrevise three stories, complete typedcritiques of each other’s work weekly, anddiscuss readings based on examples ofvarious techniques. Usually offered everyyear.Visiting Writer

ENG 119b Directed Writing: PoetryENG 119b Directed Writing: PoetryENG 119b Directed Writing: PoetryENG 119b Directed Writing: PoetryENG 119b Directed Writing: Poetry[ hum wi ]Offered exclusively on a credit/no creditbasis. Students will be selected after thesubmission of a sample of writing,preferably 4-7 pages. Sample should besubmitted to the department office (Rabb144) no later than two days before the firstclass meeting. May be repeated for credit.For those who wish to improve as poetswhile broadening their knowledge of poetry,through a wide spectrum of readings.Students’ poems will be discussed in a“workshop” format with emphasis onrevision. Remaining time will coverassigned readings and issues of craft.Usually offered every year year.Visiting Poet

ENG 121a Sex and CultureENG 121a Sex and CultureENG 121a Sex and CultureENG 121a Sex and CultureENG 121a Sex and Culture[ hum ]An exploration of the virtually unlimitedexplanatory power attributed to sexuality inthe modern world. “Texts” includeexamples from literature, film, television,pornography, sexology, and theory. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Morrison

ENG 125a Romanticism I: Blake,ENG 125a Romanticism I: Blake,ENG 125a Romanticism I: Blake,ENG 125a Romanticism I: Blake,ENG 125a Romanticism I: Blake,Wordsworth, and ColeridgeWordsworth, and ColeridgeWordsworth, and ColeridgeWordsworth, and ColeridgeWordsworth, and Coleridge[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken ENG 25a inprevious years.Examines the major poetry and some proseby the first generation of English Romanticpoets who may be said to have definedRomanticism and set the tone for the lasttwo centuries of English literature. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Burt or Ms. Quinney

ENG 125b Romanticism II: Byron, Shelley,ENG 125b Romanticism II: Byron, Shelley,ENG 125b Romanticism II: Byron, Shelley,ENG 125b Romanticism II: Byron, Shelley,ENG 125b Romanticism II: Byron, Shelley,and Keatsand Keatsand Keatsand Keatsand Keats[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken ENG 135b inprevious years. ENG 125a (Romanticism I)is not a prerequisite for this course.The “younger generation” of Romanticpoets. Byron, Shelley, and Keats continueand react against poetic, political, andphilosophical preoccupations and positionsof their immediate elders. Examines theirmajor works, as well as Mary Shelley’sFrankenstein. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Burt, Mr. Flesch, or Ms. Quinney

ENG 126a American Realism andENG 126a American Realism andENG 126a American Realism andENG 126a American Realism andENG 126a American Realism andNaturalism, 1865-1900Naturalism, 1865-1900Naturalism, 1865-1900Naturalism, 1865-1900Naturalism, 1865-1900[ hum ]Focuses on how some of the centralAmerican Realists and Naturalists set aboutrepresenting and analyzing American socialand political life. Topics include thechanging status of individuals, classes, andgenders, among others. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Burt or Ms. Chu

ENG 127a The Novel in IndiaENG 127a The Novel in IndiaENG 127a The Novel in IndiaENG 127a The Novel in IndiaENG 127a The Novel in India[ hum nw ]Survey of the novel and short story of theIndian subcontinent, their formalexperiments in context of nationalism andpostcolonial history. Authors may includeTagore, Anand, Manto, Desani, Narayan,Desai, Devi, Rushdie, Roy, Mistry, andChaudhuri. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

ENG 127b Migrating Bodies, MigratingENG 127b Migrating Bodies, MigratingENG 127b Migrating Bodies, MigratingENG 127b Migrating Bodies, MigratingENG 127b Migrating Bodies, MigratingTextsTextsTextsTextsTexts[ hum ]Beginning with the region’s representationas a tabula rasa, examines the textual andvisual constructions of the Caribbean ascolony, homeland, backyard, paradise, andBabylon, and how the region’s migrationshave prompted ideas about evolution,hedonism, imperialism, nationalism, anddiaspora. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Smith

ENG 128a Alternative Worlds: ModernENG 128a Alternative Worlds: ModernENG 128a Alternative Worlds: ModernENG 128a Alternative Worlds: ModernENG 128a Alternative Worlds: ModernUtopian TextsUtopian TextsUtopian TextsUtopian TextsUtopian Texts[ hum ]Prerequisite: ENG 11a.British, European, and American worksdepicting alternate, often “better” worlds,including More’s Utopia, MargaretCavendish’s The New Blazing-World,Voltaire’s Candide, Casanova’s Icosameron,selections from Charles Fourier, AlexanderBogdanov’s Red Star, Octavia Butler’sXenogenesis: Dawn, and Wolfgang Becker’sGoodbye Lenin! Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Campbell


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ENG 129a Writing WorkshopENG 129a Writing WorkshopENG 129a Writing WorkshopENG 129a Writing WorkshopENG 129a Writing Workshop[ hum wi ]Offered exclusively on a credit/no creditbasis. Students will be selected after thesubmission of a sample of writing,preferably 4-7 pages. Samples should besubmitted to the department office (Rabb144) no later than two days before the firstclass meeting.A workshop for writers. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Braverman or Mr. Coroniti

ENG 129b Understanding the Screenplay:ENG 129b Understanding the Screenplay:ENG 129b Understanding the Screenplay:ENG 129b Understanding the Screenplay:ENG 129b Understanding the Screenplay:A WorkshopA WorkshopA WorkshopA WorkshopA Workshop[ hum wi ]Offered exclusively on a credit/no creditbasis. Students will be selected after thesubmission of a sample of writing of nomore than 5 pages. Samples should beemailed to the instructor no later than oneweek before the first class meeting.Covers the fundamentals of screenwriting:structure, plot, conflict, character, anddialog. Students are required to read scriptsand a book on screenwriting, analyze films,and produce an outline and the first act ofan original screenplay. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. Coroniti or Mr. Weinberg

ENG 131b Feminist TheoryENG 131b Feminist TheoryENG 131b Feminist TheoryENG 131b Feminist TheoryENG 131b Feminist Theory[ hum ]Introduces students to critical feministthought by focusing closely each year on adifferent specific “problem,” for example:19th- and 20th-century modernity asmanifested in the development ofglobalizing capitalism, the racializeddemocratic citizen and wage work; ourunderstanding of cultural production;debates about the nature, applications, andconstitution of feminist theory. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Chu

ENG 132b Chaucer IENG 132b Chaucer IENG 132b Chaucer IENG 132b Chaucer IENG 132b Chaucer I[ hum ]Prerequisite: ENG 10a or ENG 11a.In addition to reading Chaucer’s majorwork, The Canterbury Tales, in MiddleEnglish, pays special attention to situatingThe tales in relation to linguistic, literary,and social developments of the later MiddleAges. No previous knowledge of MiddleEnglish required. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Campbell

ENG 133a Advanced ShakespeareENG 133a Advanced ShakespeareENG 133a Advanced ShakespeareENG 133a Advanced ShakespeareENG 133a Advanced Shakespeare[ hum ]Prerequisite: ENG 33a or equivalent.An intensive analysis of a single play or asmall number of Shakespeare’s plays.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Flesch

ENG 134a The Woman of Letters, 1600-ENG 134a The Woman of Letters, 1600-ENG 134a The Woman of Letters, 1600-ENG 134a The Woman of Letters, 1600-ENG 134a The Woman of Letters, 1600-18001800180018001800[ hum ]Women writers from Behn to Austen;novels, plays, pamphlets, diaries, andletters. The culture’s attitudes towardwomen writers; women’s attitudes towardliterary achievement and fame, women’sresistance to stereotypes, and women’scomplicity in the promulgation of images ofthe “good woman.” Usually offered everyfourth year.Staff

ENG 135a Major British Novelists: EmilyENG 135a Major British Novelists: EmilyENG 135a Major British Novelists: EmilyENG 135a Major British Novelists: EmilyENG 135a Major British Novelists: EmilyBronte, Charles Dickens, and George EliotBronte, Charles Dickens, and George EliotBronte, Charles Dickens, and George EliotBronte, Charles Dickens, and George EliotBronte, Charles Dickens, and George Eliot[ hum ]Examines classic works from the 19thcentury, when the novel was at oncepopular entertainment and moral/spiritualguide. How do they reach us today? Theheart of the course is intense, close reading,coupled with comparisons to visual art andother literature of the period, includingshort works by Dostoyevsky and Melville.Film screenings help trace how these textsresonate with contemporary aestheticforms. Novels: Wuthering Heights, BleakHouse, and Middlemarch. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Plotz

ENG 137a Primal PicturesENG 137a Primal PicturesENG 137a Primal PicturesENG 137a Primal PicturesENG 137a Primal Pictures[ hum wi ]Students wishing to enroll should submit awriting sample consisting of fiction, a filmor book review, or critical writing oncontemporary fiction.Novels to be read feature finely etchedportrayals of change within the primalfamily structure, specifically death or lossof a parent and resulting transformation inthe family gestalt. Films of four of thenovels read will be screened. Usuallyoffered every third year.Staff

ENG 137b Studies in ModernismENG 137b Studies in ModernismENG 137b Studies in ModernismENG 137b Studies in ModernismENG 137b Studies in Modernism[ hum ]An attempt to explore the concept of“modernism” through an intensive readingof seminal poems, novels, and plays.Focuses on the formal innovations ofmodernism and their relation to variousideological and political issues. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Chu or Mr. Morrison

ENG 139b Intermediate ScreenwritingENG 139b Intermediate ScreenwritingENG 139b Intermediate ScreenwritingENG 139b Intermediate ScreenwritingENG 139b Intermediate Screenwriting[ hum ]Prerequisites: ENG 129b or ENG 79a.Offered exclusively on a credit/no creditbasis. Students will be selected after thesubmission of a sample of writing of nomore than 5 pages. Samples should beemailed to the instructor no later than oneweek before the first class meeting.In this writing-intensive course, studentsbuild on screenwriting basics and delvemore deeply into the creative process.Participants read and critique each other’swork, study screenplays and view films, andsubmit original written material on a bi-weekly basis. At the conclusion of thecourse each student will have completedthe first draft of a screenplay (100-120pages). Usually offered every second year.Mr. Weinberg

ENG 140a Satire and its UsesENG 140a Satire and its UsesENG 140a Satire and its UsesENG 140a Satire and its UsesENG 140a Satire and its Uses[ hum ]Examines the forms and methods ofsatirical fiction and poetry, with emphasison writers from classical Greece and Rome,Britain, and the United States.Staff

ENG 143a Elizabethan and Jacobean DramaENG 143a Elizabethan and Jacobean DramaENG 143a Elizabethan and Jacobean DramaENG 143a Elizabethan and Jacobean DramaENG 143a Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama[ hum ]A study of the revenge tradition in the workof Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Theproblem of blood-revenge will be looked atas a historical phenomenon in Renaissancesociety and as a social threat transformedinto art in such dramatists as Shakespeare,Marlowe, Kyd, Marston, Tourneur,Chapman, and Webster. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Staff

ENG 144b The Body as TextENG 144b The Body as TextENG 144b The Body as TextENG 144b The Body as TextENG 144b The Body as Text[ hum wi ]How are our bodies the material for ourpresentations of self and our interactionswith others? Examines contemporarytheories and histories of the body againstliterary, philosophical, political, andperformance texts of the 16th through the18th centuries. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. King

ENG 145b Jane Austen: Gender, Art, andENG 145b Jane Austen: Gender, Art, andENG 145b Jane Austen: Gender, Art, andENG 145b Jane Austen: Gender, Art, andENG 145b Jane Austen: Gender, Art, andHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory[ hum ]Explores Austen’s writings from multipleperspectives, with particular attention tothe historical and aesthetic dimensions ofher work. Considers divergentinterpretations of her novels and the impactof gender, not only on her novels but ontheir reception. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Lanser


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ENG 147a Film NoirENG 147a Film NoirENG 147a Film NoirENG 147a Film NoirENG 147a Film Noir[ hum ]A study of classics of the genre (The Killers,The Maltese Falcon, Touch of Evil) as wellas more recent variations (Chinatown,Bladerunner). Readings include sourcefiction (Hemingway, Hammett) and essaysin criticism and theory. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Flesch or Ms. Quinney

ENG 147b South African Literature andENG 147b South African Literature andENG 147b South African Literature andENG 147b South African Literature andENG 147b South African Literature andApartheidApartheidApartheidApartheidApartheid[ hum ]Survey of South African literature, itsengagement with apartheid and itsaftermath: fiction, drama, poetry. Authorsmay include Paton, Millin, Louw,Gordimer, Fugard, Head, Serote, Sepamla,Matshoba, Coetzee, and Wilcomb. Usuallyoffered every second year.Staff

ENG 151a Queer StudiesENG 151a Queer StudiesENG 151a Queer StudiesENG 151a Queer StudiesENG 151a Queer Studies[ hum ]Prerequisite: an introductory course ingender/sexuality and/or a course in criticaltheory.Historical, literary, and theoreticalperspectives on the construction andperformance of queer subjectivities. How doqueer bodies and queer representationschallenge heteronormativity? How mightwe imagine public spaces and queercitizenship? Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. King

ENG 151b Theater/Theory: InvestigatingENG 151b Theater/Theory: InvestigatingENG 151b Theater/Theory: InvestigatingENG 151b Theater/Theory: InvestigatingENG 151b Theater/Theory: InvestigatingPerformancePerformancePerformancePerformancePerformance[ hum ]Prerequisite: A course in dramatic literatureand familiarity with theatrical production.The theater, etymologically, is a place forviewing. Theory, etymologically, beginswith a spectator and a viewing. Readingtheories of theater and performance againstparadigmatic dramatic texts and documentsof social performance, speculation andspectatorship are reviewed. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. King

ENG 152b Arthurian LiteratureENG 152b Arthurian LiteratureENG 152b Arthurian LiteratureENG 152b Arthurian LiteratureENG 152b Arthurian Literature[ hum ]Prerequisite: ENG 10a or HUM 10a or ENG11a.A survey of (mostly) medieval treatments ofthe legendary material associated with KingArthur and his court, in several genres:bardic poetry, history, romance, prosenarrative. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Campbell

ENG 155a Literature and EmpireENG 155a Literature and EmpireENG 155a Literature and EmpireENG 155a Literature and EmpireENG 155a Literature and Empire[ hum ]Explores ideas about the local, regional,national, international, and cosmopolitan inEmpire-era “Greater Britain.” What roledoes literature play in the global movementof British and “colonized” culture? IncludesEmily Eden, R.D. Blackmore, Hardy, FloraSteel, Conrad, Woolf, Waugh, and E.M.Forster. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Plotz

ENG 157a Contemporary PoetryENG 157a Contemporary PoetryENG 157a Contemporary PoetryENG 157a Contemporary PoetryENG 157a Contemporary Poetry[ hum ]An introduction to recent poetry in English,dealing with a wide range of poets, as wellas striking and significant departures fromthe poetry of the past. Looks, wherepossible, at individual volumes byrepresentative authors. Usually offeredevery third year.Ms. Quinney

ENG 157b American Women PoetsENG 157b American Women PoetsENG 157b American Women PoetsENG 157b American Women PoetsENG 157b American Women Poets[ hum ]Prerequisite: ENG 10a or HUM 10a orENG 11a.Students imagine meanings for terms like“American” and “women” in relation topoetry. After introductory study of AnneBradstreet, Phillis Wheatley, and EmilyDickinson, readings of (and about) womenwhose work was circulated widely,especially among other women poets, willbe selected from mainly 20th-centurywriters. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Campbell

ENG 165b Victorian Poetry and its ReadersENG 165b Victorian Poetry and its ReadersENG 165b Victorian Poetry and its ReadersENG 165b Victorian Poetry and its ReadersENG 165b Victorian Poetry and its Readers[ hum ]Studies how poetry was written and readduring the last time poetry held aprominent role in England’s public life. Thecourse centers on Tennyson’s career as poetlaureate, but also gives full attention toRobert Browning’s work. The course alsosurveys the work of E. B. Browning, the Pre-Raphaelites, and others, and concludes withthe poetry of Hardy and of the early Yeats.Usually offered every fourth year.Staff

ENG 166b Whitman, Dickinson, andENG 166b Whitman, Dickinson, andENG 166b Whitman, Dickinson, andENG 166b Whitman, Dickinson, andENG 166b Whitman, Dickinson, andMelvilleMelvilleMelvilleMelvilleMelville[ hum ]Poetry of Whitman, Dickinson, Emerson,and Melville, with representative poems ofWhittier, Bryant, Longfellow, Poe,Sigourney, and Tuckerman. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Burt

ENG 167b The Postmodern AfricanENG 167b The Postmodern AfricanENG 167b The Postmodern AfricanENG 167b The Postmodern AfricanENG 167b The Postmodern AfricanAmerican NovelAmerican NovelAmerican NovelAmerican NovelAmerican Novel[ hum ]A study of experimental fiction ofprominent 20th-century African Americanauthors. Investigates features of postmodernnovel including disruptive chronologies, therepresentation of fragmented identities,intertextual play and parody, and thecritique of Western modernity aslongstanding practices in black writing.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Abdur-Rahman

ENG 171a History of Literary CriticismENG 171a History of Literary CriticismENG 171a History of Literary CriticismENG 171a History of Literary CriticismENG 171a History of Literary Criticism[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken ENG 71a inprevious years.Explores major documents in the history ofcriticism from Plato to the present. Textswill be read as representative moments inthe history of criticism and as documents ofself-sufficient literary and intellectualinterest. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Morrison or Ms. Quinney

ENG 173a Spenser and MiltonENG 173a Spenser and MiltonENG 173a Spenser and MiltonENG 173a Spenser and MiltonENG 173a Spenser and Milton[ hum ]A course on poetic authority: the poetry ofauthority and the authority of poetry.Spenser and Milton will be treatedindividually, but the era they bound will beexamined in terms of the tensions withinand between their works. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Flesch

ENG 176a American Gothic and AmericanENG 176a American Gothic and AmericanENG 176a American Gothic and AmericanENG 176a American Gothic and AmericanENG 176a American Gothic and AmericanRomanceRomanceRomanceRomanceRomance[ hum ]Examines Gothic fiction as a method ofexploring the capacities of the imagination,disclosing its power, and meeting its threat.Beginning with the 19th century foundersof the genre in America, the second half ofthe course deals with some 20th centurymasters. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Burt

ENG 177a Hitchcock’s MoviesENG 177a Hitchcock’s MoviesENG 177a Hitchcock’s MoviesENG 177a Hitchcock’s MoviesENG 177a Hitchcock’s Movies[ hum ]A study of 13 films covering the wholetrajectory of Hitchcock’s career, as well asinterviews and critical responses. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Flesch

ENG 177b American Popular Music andENG 177b American Popular Music andENG 177b American Popular Music andENG 177b American Popular Music andENG 177b American Popular Music andContemporary FictionContemporary FictionContemporary FictionContemporary FictionContemporary Fiction[ hum ]Explores writing by novelists, journalists,and historians who react to the globalspread of American popular music (mainly“rock”). Themes include race relations,technology, sound effects, the mystique ofthe star, and the globalization of the musicindustry. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Irr

ENG 180a The Modern American ShortENG 180a The Modern American ShortENG 180a The Modern American ShortENG 180a The Modern American ShortENG 180a The Modern American ShortStoryStoryStoryStoryStory[ hum ]Close study of American short fictionmasterworks. Students read as writerswrite, discussing solutions to narrativeobstacles, examining the consequences ofalternate points of view. Studies words andsyntax to understand and articulate howtechnical decisions have moral andemotional weight. Usually offered everysecond year.Staff


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ENG 181a Making Sex, Performing GenderENG 181a Making Sex, Performing GenderENG 181a Making Sex, Performing GenderENG 181a Making Sex, Performing GenderENG 181a Making Sex, Performing Gender[ hum wi ]Prerequisite: an introductory course ingender/sexuality and/or a course in criticaltheory.Gender and sexuality studied as sets ofperformed traits and cues for interactionsamong social actors. Readings explore thepossibility that differently organized genderand sexual practices are possible for menand women. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. King

ENG 187a American Fiction since 1945ENG 187a American Fiction since 1945ENG 187a American Fiction since 1945ENG 187a American Fiction since 1945ENG 187a American Fiction since 1945[ hum ]Readings of contemporary post-realist andpost-modernist fiction. Authors and themesvary but always include major figures suchas Nabokov, Pynchon, DeLillo. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Irr

ENG 187b American Writers and WorldENG 187b American Writers and WorldENG 187b American Writers and WorldENG 187b American Writers and WorldENG 187b American Writers and WorldAffairsAffairsAffairsAffairsAffairs[ hum ]An exploration of early 20th centuryAmerican prose (mainly novels). Examinesbold innovations in literary form made byauthors such as Hemingway, Faulkner, andJames. Considers how American worksresponded to and participated in worldaffairs. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Irr


ENG 200a Methods of Literary StudyENG 200a Methods of Literary StudyENG 200a Methods of Literary StudyENG 200a Methods of Literary StudyENG 200a Methods of Literary StudyRequired of all first-year graduate students.Usually offered every year.Ms. Irr or Mr. Morrison

ENG 201a Gender StudiesENG 201a Gender StudiesENG 201a Gender StudiesENG 201a Gender StudiesENG 201a Gender StudiesInvestigates sex assignment, genders, andsexualities as categories of socialknowledge and modes of social production.Reading recent critical discussions andcrossing disciplinary boundaries, analyzeshow gender is performed in domains ofcultural production including, but notlimited to, the “textual.” Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. King

ENG 203a Religion and Literature inENG 203a Religion and Literature inENG 203a Religion and Literature inENG 203a Religion and Literature inENG 203a Religion and Literature inRenaissance EnglandRenaissance EnglandRenaissance EnglandRenaissance EnglandRenaissance EnglandExplores the relationship between religionand literature from the English Reformationthrough the Civil War. Readings includepoetry by Wyatt, Donne, Herbert, Milton,and Marvell; plays by Marlowe andShakespeare; and religious tracts by St.Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and Hooker.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Targoff

ENG 204a American Romanticism inENG 204a American Romanticism inENG 204a American Romanticism inENG 204a American Romanticism inENG 204a American Romanticism inPoetry and FictionPoetry and FictionPoetry and FictionPoetry and FictionPoetry and FictionRomanticism as a philosophical movement,a poetic movement, and a fictional style.Essays and poetry of Emerson and Thoreau’sWalden. Major poetry of Whitman andDickinson (and some Melville). The ScarletLetter, selected stories of Poe, Moby Dick.Fuller’s Woman in the Nineteenth Century.Alcott’s Transcendental Wild Oats. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Burt

ENG 206a Language and Power in theENG 206a Language and Power in theENG 206a Language and Power in theENG 206a Language and Power in theENG 206a Language and Power in theAmerican RenaissanceAmerican RenaissanceAmerican RenaissanceAmerican RenaissanceAmerican RenaissanceFocuses on the clash between verbal agencyand state power in antebellum America.Explores the themes of race and slavery, therise of capitalist enterprise, imperialistexpansion, and the growing demand forwomen’s rights. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Gilmore

ENG 207b Fiction of the American SouthENG 207b Fiction of the American SouthENG 207b Fiction of the American SouthENG 207b Fiction of the American SouthENG 207b Fiction of the American SouthExamines fiction of the era ofmodernization and desegregation. Readingsinclude novels by Robert Penn Warren,Flannery O’Connor, Eudora Welty, ErnestGaines, Margaret Walker, Caroline Gordon,Ellen Glasgow, and William Faulkner.Usually offered every fourth year.Mr. Burt

ENG 208a American Fins de SieclesENG 208a American Fins de SieclesENG 208a American Fins de SieclesENG 208a American Fins de SieclesENG 208a American Fins de SieclesCenturies’ ends have always been periods ofintense cultural ferment, with greatexpectations often vying with apprehensionand despair. Considers works produced inthe United States in the 1790s, 1890s, and1990s. Authors include Franklin, Crane,Jewett, Morrison, Updike. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Gilmore

ENG 208b Dreaming and Meaning, 1200-ENG 208b Dreaming and Meaning, 1200-ENG 208b Dreaming and Meaning, 1200-ENG 208b Dreaming and Meaning, 1200-ENG 208b Dreaming and Meaning, 1200-17501750175017501750A study of the dream, in its transcription,collection and circulation, as signifyingobject. Discusses the full gamut of publicand private dreams and dream-visions—actual, legendary, and literary—recordedand theorized 1200-1750 in Western Europe,with emphasis on early modern England.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Campbell

ENG 211a Psychoanalytic TheoryENG 211a Psychoanalytic TheoryENG 211a Psychoanalytic TheoryENG 211a Psychoanalytic TheoryENG 211a Psychoanalytic TheoryA basic grounding in psychoanalytic theory,and its influences on critical theory. Textsby Freud, Lacan, Klein, Derrida, Fanon, andothers. Topics include mourning, trauma,and the ethics and politics of theglobalization of psychoanalysis. Usuallyoffered every third year.Staff

ENG 213a MiltonENG 213a MiltonENG 213a MiltonENG 213a MiltonENG 213a MiltonMilton’s poetry and selected prose, withparticular attention to Paradise Lost and itsintellectual, historical, and literarycontexts. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Flesch

ENG 213b Alternative Worlds: Utopia,ENG 213b Alternative Worlds: Utopia,ENG 213b Alternative Worlds: Utopia,ENG 213b Alternative Worlds: Utopia,ENG 213b Alternative Worlds: Utopia,Science, and GenderScience, and GenderScience, and GenderScience, and GenderScience, and GenderThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken it as part of theRadcliffe Women’s Consortium.Explores the intersections between twoearly modern developments: the new genreof Utopia, and the new ideas about the goalsand methods of natural inquiry identifiedwith the “Scientific Revolution.” Authorsinclude Christine de Pizan, Raleigh, Bacon,Campanella, Catalina de Erauso, Cyrano deBergerac, Margaret Cavendish, OctaviaButler, Thomas More, Francis Godwin.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Campbell

ENG 215a Representation, Embodiment,ENG 215a Representation, Embodiment,ENG 215a Representation, Embodiment,ENG 215a Representation, Embodiment,ENG 215a Representation, Embodiment,and Portability in Victorian Literatureand Portability in Victorian Literatureand Portability in Victorian Literatureand Portability in Victorian Literatureand Portability in Victorian LiteratureWhat is the relationship between aestheticsand cultural authority? Places major 19th-century writers in the context of the rise ofrealism, capitalism, empire, and emergingdemocratic debates about representation.Will include Scott, Carlyle, Dickens, Marx,Bronte, Mill, Eliot, and Conrad; theoreticaltexts include Habermas, Foucault, Kittler,and Arendt. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Plotz

ENG 215b Blake and ShelleyENG 215b Blake and ShelleyENG 215b Blake and ShelleyENG 215b Blake and ShelleyENG 215b Blake and ShelleyStudy of the major works of Blake andShelley, with attention to the criticalhistory. Usually offered every fourth year.Ms. Quinney

ENG 216b The James SiblingsENG 216b The James SiblingsENG 216b The James SiblingsENG 216b The James SiblingsENG 216b The James SiblingsFocuses on the powerful and competingideas of human nature and socialinteraction that Henry, William and AliceJames articulated and embodied, in theirwriting considered on its own and in theintense familial interaction that so affectedtheir thinking. Works may include IvyTower and Sacred Font. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Flesch

ENG 217b Copyright and ContemporaryENG 217b Copyright and ContemporaryENG 217b Copyright and ContemporaryENG 217b Copyright and ContemporaryENG 217b Copyright and ContemporaryAmerican WritingAmerican WritingAmerican WritingAmerican WritingAmerican WritingA study of how changes to the UnitedStates’ copyright regime since 1979 hasinfluenced the themes, style, and climatefor American writing. Special one-timeoffering, spring 2007.Ms. Irr

ENG 218b The Modern Novel: Public,ENG 218b The Modern Novel: Public,ENG 218b The Modern Novel: Public,ENG 218b The Modern Novel: Public,ENG 218b The Modern Novel: Public,Private, and SocialPrivate, and SocialPrivate, and SocialPrivate, and SocialPrivate, and SocialTraces the shifting relationship betweenideas of intimacy, sociability, solidarity,and publicity in the Anglo-American novel,1850-1950. Explores how the novel reacts tocrises in the relationship between theindividual an such larger groupings associety, nation, gender, race, or species.Marxist, psychoanalytic, Frankfort School,deconstructive, and New Historicist theoryare examined. Authors include Melville,Dickens, Eliot, Hardy, Conrad, James, Stein,Cather, and Beckett. Usually offered everyfourth year.Mr. Plotz


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ENG 220b A Novel Nation: The Making ofENG 220b A Novel Nation: The Making ofENG 220b A Novel Nation: The Making ofENG 220b A Novel Nation: The Making ofENG 220b A Novel Nation: The Making ofEnglish Fiction 1680-1860English Fiction 1680-1860English Fiction 1680-1860English Fiction 1680-1860English Fiction 1680-1860Explores the forms and functions of thenovel as it emerges in tandem with bothEuropean modernity and British nationalidentity, paying particular attention to theaesthetic, intellectual, social, cultural, andpolitical implications of changing fictionalpractices. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Lanser

ENG 226a Race and Reconstruction inENG 226a Race and Reconstruction inENG 226a Race and Reconstruction inENG 226a Race and Reconstruction inENG 226a Race and Reconstruction inAmerican LiteratureAmerican LiteratureAmerican LiteratureAmerican LiteratureAmerican LiteratureExamines the struggles over race andsectional reconciliations that convulsedAmerican culture in the long era ofReconstruction (1865-1905). Works bywhite and black authors, including Tourgee,Twain, Cable, Jewett, Douglass, Hopkins,and Chesnut. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Gilmore

ENG 227a Studies in ModernismENG 227a Studies in ModernismENG 227a Studies in ModernismENG 227a Studies in ModernismENG 227a Studies in ModernismAn exploration of the concept of themodern through an intensive reading of TheWaste Land, Ulysses, Between the Acts, andEndgame. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Morrison

ENG 230b Feminist TheoryENG 230b Feminist TheoryENG 230b Feminist TheoryENG 230b Feminist TheoryENG 230b Feminist TheoryThis course, primarily devoted to literarytheory, will also pay some attention tofeminist scholarship in related disciplines,including history, anthropology, and legalstudies. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Chu

ENG 232b ChaucerENG 232b ChaucerENG 232b ChaucerENG 232b ChaucerENG 232b ChaucerA survey of the historically pivotal literarycareer of Chaucer, with emphasis on TheCanterbury Tales. Chaucer’s works associal analysis and critique, from the pointof view of a bourgeois outsider in anaristocratic milieu; Chaucer’s medievalgenres and their transformation intovehicles of early modern sensibility;medieval relations of secular literature toits audience(s); orality, literacy, and thebook. Usually offered every fourth year.Ms. Campbell

ENG 233a Shakespeare SeminarENG 233a Shakespeare SeminarENG 233a Shakespeare SeminarENG 233a Shakespeare SeminarENG 233a Shakespeare SeminarAn intensive reading of Shakespeare’s workfrom a theoretical and historical viewpoint.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Flesch

ENG 234a Writing British Women 1660-ENG 234a Writing British Women 1660-ENG 234a Writing British Women 1660-ENG 234a Writing British Women 1660-ENG 234a Writing British Women 1660-1800: Critical Inquires1800: Critical Inquires1800: Critical Inquires1800: Critical Inquires1800: Critical InquiresThrough an engagement with women’swriting, with social configurations ofgender, and with 21st-century practices,explores new issues in 18th-century literaryand cultural studies and grapples withthorny problems in feminist theory andscholarship. Usually offered every fourthyear.Ms. Lanser

ENG 237a Reading the Black TransnationENG 237a Reading the Black TransnationENG 237a Reading the Black TransnationENG 237a Reading the Black TransnationENG 237a Reading the Black TransnationFiction, theory, film of what is variouslytermed the African diaspora or the BlackAtlantic. Acquaints students with majorand lesser-known figures, concepts, andstrategies. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Smith

ENG 240b The Ethics of Representation inENG 240b The Ethics of Representation inENG 240b The Ethics of Representation inENG 240b The Ethics of Representation inENG 240b The Ethics of Representation inNineteenth- and Twentieth-Century FictionNineteenth- and Twentieth-Century FictionNineteenth- and Twentieth-Century FictionNineteenth- and Twentieth-Century FictionNineteenth- and Twentieth-Century FictionExamining exemplary works of 19th- and20th-century fiction, the class studies theways in which narrative construction(plotting, rhetoric, narrative voice,ideological motivation) represent personaland social reality. Raises questions aboutthe relationship between the real and theethical, between what is and what ought tobe, and how our own ethical concernscomplicate our understanding of the novelswe read. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Morrison

ENG 243b Renaissance TragedyENG 243b Renaissance TragedyENG 243b Renaissance TragedyENG 243b Renaissance TragedyENG 243b Renaissance TragedyThis course examines the genre of tragedyin the English Renaissance. Readingsinclude plays by Marlowe, Kyd,Shakespeare, Tourneur, Jonson, Middleton,Webster, philosophical texts by Aristotle,Nietzsche, and Benjamin , among others.Usually offered second year.Ms. Targoff

ENG 247b Contemporary PoetryENG 247b Contemporary PoetryENG 247b Contemporary PoetryENG 247b Contemporary PoetryENG 247b Contemporary PoetryA study of major recent poetry in English.Authors include Merrill, Ashbery, Heaney,Ammons, and Gluck. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Quinney

ENG 257a The Superpower Novel: 20thENG 257a The Superpower Novel: 20thENG 257a The Superpower Novel: 20thENG 257a The Superpower Novel: 20thENG 257a The Superpower Novel: 20thCentury American Fiction and GeopoliticsCentury American Fiction and GeopoliticsCentury American Fiction and GeopoliticsCentury American Fiction and GeopoliticsCentury American Fiction and GeopoliticsHow does American fiction reflect,criticize, or contribute to the United States’position as a superpower? Reading majorAmerican writers (Dos Passos, Mailer,Silko, DeLillo, and others), together withcritical and theoretical essays, the classinvestigates Americanization and questionsof cultural imperialism. Usually offeredevery third year.Ms. Irr

ENG 280a Making it Real: Tactics ofENG 280a Making it Real: Tactics ofENG 280a Making it Real: Tactics ofENG 280a Making it Real: Tactics ofENG 280a Making it Real: Tactics ofDiscourseDiscourseDiscourseDiscourseDiscourseAn investigation of the discursiverealization of bodies and agents. Queriesrepresentational practices as modes ofagency, problematizing identity anddifferences and negotiating hegemony. Ourlenses: performance and cultural studies,visual studies, literature and theory, andhistoriography. Usually offered every fourthyear.Mr. King

ENG 299b Classroom Pedagogy and theENG 299b Classroom Pedagogy and theENG 299b Classroom Pedagogy and theENG 299b Classroom Pedagogy and theENG 299b Classroom Pedagogy and theTeaching of WritingTeaching of WritingTeaching of WritingTeaching of WritingTeaching of WritingAn introduction to the therory and practiceof teaching college-level writing courses.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Skorczewski

ENG 300a Master’s ThesisENG 300a Master’s ThesisENG 300a Master’s ThesisENG 300a Master’s ThesisENG 300a Master’s ThesisThis course entails revising a seminar paperor other writing under the direction of afaculty member. Usually offered everysemester.Staff

ENG 352a Directed ResearchENG 352a Directed ResearchENG 352a Directed ResearchENG 352a Directed ResearchENG 352a Directed ResearchSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested. Permission of thedirector of graduate studies required.Staff

ENG 352b Directed ResearchENG 352b Directed ResearchENG 352b Directed ResearchENG 352b Directed ResearchENG 352b Directed ResearchStaff

ENG 402d Dissertation ResearchENG 402d Dissertation ResearchENG 402d Dissertation ResearchENG 402d Dissertation ResearchENG 402d Dissertation ResearchSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff


Pre-1850 CoursesPre-1850 CoursesPre-1850 CoursesPre-1850 CoursesPre-1850 Courses

CLAS 166aCLAS 166aCLAS 166aCLAS 166aCLAS 166aMedieval Literature: A Millennium of God,Sex, and Death

COML 102aCOML 102aCOML 102aCOML 102aCOML 102aLove in the Middle Ages

COML 103bCOML 103bCOML 103bCOML 103bCOML 103bMadness and Folly in RenaissanceLiterature

World Literature CoursesWorld Literature CoursesWorld Literature CoursesWorld Literature CoursesWorld Literature Courses

AAAS 132bAAAS 132bAAAS 132bAAAS 132bAAAS 132bIntroduction to African Literature



CLAS 165aCLAS 165aCLAS 165aCLAS 165aCLAS 165aRoman Decadence: Latin Literature inTranslation

CLAS 171aCLAS 171aCLAS 171aCLAS 171aCLAS 171aGreek Epic and Athenian Drama

COML 122bCOML 122bCOML 122bCOML 122bCOML 122bWriting Home and Abroad: Literature byWomen of Color

JAPN 120aJAPN 120aJAPN 120aJAPN 120aJAPN 120aThe World of Early Modern JapaneseLiterature

JAPN 125bJAPN 125bJAPN 125bJAPN 125bJAPN 125bPutting away Childish Things: Coming ofAge in Modern Japanese Literature and Film


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RECS 130aRECS 130aRECS 130aRECS 130aRECS 130aThe Russian Novel

SAL 101aSAL 101aSAL 101aSAL 101aSAL 101aSouth Asian Women Writers

SAL 110bSAL 110bSAL 110bSAL 110bSAL 110bSouth Asian Postcolonial Writers


SAL 170bSAL 170bSAL 170bSAL 170bSAL 170bSouth Asia in the Colonial Archive

Directed Writing WorkshopsDirected Writing WorkshopsDirected Writing WorkshopsDirected Writing WorkshopsDirected Writing Workshops

THA 104aTHA 104aTHA 104aTHA 104aTHA 104aPlaywriting


The following courses are approved for theprogram. Not all are given in any one year.Please consult the Schedule of Classes eachsemester. COML courses not indicated as across-listed course under pre-1850 or worldliterature courses, may also be consideredas an elective course.

AAAS 79bAAAS 79bAAAS 79bAAAS 79bAAAS 79bAfro-American Literature of the TwentiethCentury

LING 8bLING 8bLING 8bLING 8bLING 8bStructure of the English Language

NEJS 172aNEJS 172aNEJS 172aNEJS 172aNEJS 172aWomen in American Jewish Literature

RECS 154aRECS 154aRECS 154aRECS 154aRECS 154aNabokov

THA 150aTHA 150aTHA 150aTHA 150aTHA 150aThe American Drama since 1945

English as a Second Language

Undergraduate StudentsUndergraduate StudentsUndergraduate StudentsUndergraduate StudentsUndergraduate StudentsUndergraduate students may arrange an individual or grouptutorial to support their academic courses by improving theirlanguage skills.

The ESL undergraduate program director and instructor is NancyNies.

Graduate StudentsGraduate StudentsGraduate StudentsGraduate StudentsGraduate StudentsGraduate students may enroll in ESL 200a (English for AcademicPurposes). Tutorials are also available. Each semester a special courseis offered for non-native speakers of English who will be teachingassistants.



ESL 200a English for Academic PurposesESL 200a English for Academic PurposesESL 200a English for Academic PurposesESL 200a English for Academic PurposesESL 200a English for Academic PurposesThis noncredit course addresses all skillsnecessary for proficiency in English, butconcentrates on vocabulary development,pronunciation, listening comprehension,speech fluency, and, in some cases,teaching. A grammar review includes theuse of articles, prepositions, the tensesystem, modals, conditionals, and more.Audio and video tapes are used. Regularattendance is mandatory. There are nogrades given. Usually offered everysemester.Staff


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Environmental StudiesCourses of Study:Minor


Awareness of the mutual impact of human activity and thenatural environment is rapidly growing. On scales as different aspersonal hygiene and international trade agreements, decisionsincreasingly reflect environmental concerns and understanding.This broad range of issues can be successfully approached fromthe vantage point of several traditional disciplines. Yet no singlefield is truly representative of, or adequate for, the study of “theenvironment.” Accordingly, the Brandeis Environmental StudiesProgram aims to expand disciplinary training in the social andnatural sciences to assure adequate grounding in environment-related subfields, but also to complement such training withsimilarly relevant courses outside a student’s major. Thiscombination is designed to provide a broad, transdisciplinarybase for employment or future professional training.


The program is open to students from any major. The requirementsmay be met with elective courses in the sciences, the social sciences,and the humanities, and must also include a practical component ofan environmental problem, and an environmental internship or asenior research paper (that may serve as a thesis in the student’smajor.) The environmental internships are tailored to each student’sacademic goals, and cover a broad range and extensive network ofplacements in the Brandeis area and beyond. Some students may electto receive field training in specialized subjects, e.g., marine biology,sustainable development, tropical ecology. The program maintainsextensive files of such off-campus opportunities. Students mayregister for the minor, seek guidance in course selection, off-campustraining, and paper topics by contacting the Environmental StudiesProgram faculty advisor as early in their Brandeis career as possible.Registered participants will receive information on courses andcampus events.


Dan L. Perlman, ChairDan L. Perlman, ChairDan L. Perlman, ChairDan L. Perlman, ChairDan L. Perlman, Chair(Biology)

Brian DonahueBrian DonahueBrian DonahueBrian DonahueBrian Donahue(American Studies)

Richard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard Gaskins(American Studies; Legal Studies)

Laura GoldinLaura GoldinLaura GoldinLaura GoldinLaura Goldin(American Studies)

Timothy RoseTimothy RoseTimothy RoseTimothy RoseTimothy Rose(Chemistry)

Requirements for the ProgramRequirements for the ProgramRequirements for the ProgramRequirements for the ProgramRequirements for the Program

A.A.A.A.A. Two semester courses chosen from Group I (Environment andSociety).

B. B. B. B. B. Two semester courses chosen from Group II (Environment andthe Natural World).

C. C. C. C. C. Successful completion of AMST 20a (Environmental Issues).

D. D. D. D. D. Successful completion of ENVS 89a, the EnvironmentalInternship. Alternatively, students may complete ENVS 97a or b(Senior Essay) (or an approved senior honors thesis submitted toany department.)

Special Note on Off-Campus CoursesSpecial Note on Off-Campus CoursesSpecial Note on Off-Campus CoursesSpecial Note on Off-Campus CoursesSpecial Note on Off-Campus Courses

Through our membership in the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)Consortium, competitively selected students may satisfy some of theabove requirements by participating in the Semester inEnvironmental Science offered each fall at the MBL in Woods Hole,Massachusetts. Brandeis is also affiliated with the School for FieldStudies and the Marine Studies Consortium (MSC). Both offerprograms of special interest to those enrolled in the EnvironmentalStudies Program. (MSC courses are sometimes over-subscribed andenrollments must be redistributed among member schools. Enrollingthrough Brandeis does notnotnotnotnot guarantee final acceptance into MSCcourses. Students taking MSC courses through cross-registration atBrandeis must pay MSC through their home institution.)



ENVS 11b Water Resources ManagementENVS 11b Water Resources ManagementENVS 11b Water Resources ManagementENVS 11b Water Resources ManagementENVS 11b Water Resources Managementand Policyand Policyand Policyand Policyand PolicyOffered under the auspices of the MSC andopen to Brandeis students by petition.Please see the special note in printedBulletin on off-campus courses.An advanced interdisciplinary seminarexamining past and current water supplyissues and exploring the uncertain future ofour water supply. The Boston metropolitanarea water supply system is used as a casestudy. Water is looked at from scientific,

historical, and political viewpoints. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Donahue (Brandeis coordinator)

ENVS 12b Introduction to Marine MammalsENVS 12b Introduction to Marine MammalsENVS 12b Introduction to Marine MammalsENVS 12b Introduction to Marine MammalsENVS 12b Introduction to Marine Mammals[ sn ]Prerequisite: A college-level biology course.Offered under the auspices of the MSC andopen to Brandeis students by petition.Please see the special note in printedBulletin on off-campus courses.Designed to familiarize students with thebiology and natural history of marinemammals, with an emphasis on whales,dolphins, and seals of the western NorthAtlantic. Topics include evolution,anatomy, behavior, field identification, thehistory of whaling, and contemporaryconservation issues. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. D.L. Perlman (Brandeis coordinator)

ENVS 13b Coastal Zone ManagementENVS 13b Coastal Zone ManagementENVS 13b Coastal Zone ManagementENVS 13b Coastal Zone ManagementENVS 13b Coastal Zone ManagementOffered under the auspices of the MSC andopen to Brandeis students by petition.Please see the special note in printedBulletin on off-campus courses.Introduction to the coastal environment, itsresources, and its uses; impact of humanactivities; scope of the Federal Coastal ZoneManagement Act; collaborative planningefforts by federal, state, and localgovernments; and international applicationsof coastal management. Course includescase studies, guest speakers, and studentpresentations. Usually offered every year.Mr. Donahue (Brandeis coordinator)

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ENVS 14b The Maritime History of NewENVS 14b The Maritime History of NewENVS 14b The Maritime History of NewENVS 14b The Maritime History of NewENVS 14b The Maritime History of NewEnglandEnglandEnglandEnglandEnglandOffered under the auspices of the MSC andopen to Brandeis students by petition.Please see the special note in printedBulletin on off-campus courses.The sea has shaped New England. Surveysthe sea’s legacy from the earliest Indianfishery to the shipbuilding and commerce oftoday. Examines historical, political, andeconomic developments. Particularattention is given to insights gleaned fromthe investigation of shipwrecks, timecapsules of discrete moments from NewEngland’s past. Classes will include visitsto museums, a field session at a maritimearchaeology site, and guest lectures oncurrent research projects. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Donahue (Brandeis coordinator)

ENVS 15a Reason to Hope: Managing theENVS 15a Reason to Hope: Managing theENVS 15a Reason to Hope: Managing theENVS 15a Reason to Hope: Managing theENVS 15a Reason to Hope: Managing theGlobal Commons for PeaceGlobal Commons for PeaceGlobal Commons for PeaceGlobal Commons for PeaceGlobal Commons for Peace[ sn ]Explores global security arrangements thatwould tend towards peace within theobjective constraints that delimit ouroptions; the laws of physics, energy andfood availability, human population, globalwealth, geography, weather, and thepresence of nuclear weapons. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Tsipis

ENVS 16b People, Places, and Environment:ENVS 16b People, Places, and Environment:ENVS 16b People, Places, and Environment:ENVS 16b People, Places, and Environment:ENVS 16b People, Places, and Environment:The Geography of World RegionsThe Geography of World RegionsThe Geography of World RegionsThe Geography of World RegionsThe Geography of World Regions[ ss ]Examines the world’s geographic diversity,its places, and its people. Explores howhuman-environment interactions shape thelandscapes we inhabit, and how these inturn affect our prospects for leadinghealthy, meaningful, and sustainable lives.Usually offered every year.Mr. Havlick

ENVS 17b Global Warming and NuclearENVS 17b Global Warming and NuclearENVS 17b Global Warming and NuclearENVS 17b Global Warming and NuclearENVS 17b Global Warming and NuclearWinterWinterWinterWinterWinter[ sn ]Prerequisite: high school-level math andscience coursework.Global climate change is the biggestchallenge now facing the planet, equal tothe nuclear war threat of the past half-century. This course examines thecharacteristics of these two major threatsand looks for possible responses to climatechange. Usually offered every year.Mr. Tsipis


ENVS 28a Wetlands: Hydrology, Ecology,ENVS 28a Wetlands: Hydrology, Ecology,ENVS 28a Wetlands: Hydrology, Ecology,ENVS 28a Wetlands: Hydrology, Ecology,ENVS 28a Wetlands: Hydrology, Ecology,RestorationRestorationRestorationRestorationRestoration[ sn ]Prerequisite: Two semesters of introductoryscience (biology or chemistry or physics).Offered under the auspices of the MSC andopen to Brandeis students by petition.Please see the special note in printedBulletin on off-campus courses.Role of wetlands in the global landscape.Functioning of inland and coastal marshesand flood plains; water and nutrients cycles,biodiversity of organisms from microbes tovertebrates. Biological links betweenwetlands and human activities. Protectionand restoration of endangered wetlands.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Klein and Mr. Waterman

ENVS 89a Environmental InternshipENVS 89a Environmental InternshipENVS 89a Environmental InternshipENVS 89a Environmental InternshipENVS 89a Environmental InternshipEarly registration (April and October)encouraged.Students work in environmental internshipplacements tailored to the students’academic program, interests, and skills.Internships are in public and privateorganizations focused on environmentalpolicy, research, regulation, enforcement,and education. A classroom component isdesigned to provide an opportunity foranalysis and discussion of the internshipexperience. Usually offered every semester.Ms. Goldin

ENVS 97a Senior EssayENVS 97a Senior EssayENVS 97a Senior EssayENVS 97a Senior EssayENVS 97a Senior EssayUsually offered every year.Staff

ENVS 97b Senior EssayENVS 97b Senior EssayENVS 97b Senior EssayENVS 97b Senior EssayENVS 97b Senior EssayUsually offered every year.Staf


AMST 20a Environmental IssuesAMST 20a Environmental IssuesAMST 20a Environmental IssuesAMST 20a Environmental IssuesAMST 20a Environmental Issues[ ss ]An interdisciplinary overview of majorenvironmental challenges facing humanity,including population growth; foodproduction; limited supplies of energy,water, and other resources; climate change;loss of biodiversity; waste disposal andpollution. Students examine these problemscritically and evaluate different ways ofthinking about their causes and solutions.Usually offered every year.Mr. Donahue


Group I: Environment and SocietyGroup I: Environment and SocietyGroup I: Environment and SocietyGroup I: Environment and SocietyGroup I: Environment and Society

AMST 101aAMST 101aAMST 101aAMST 101aAMST 101aAmerican Environmental History

AMST 102aAMST 102aAMST 102aAMST 102aAMST 102aWomen, the Environment, and SocialJustice

AMST 104bAMST 104bAMST 104bAMST 104bAMST 104bBoston and its Suburbs: Environment andHistory

AMST 106bAMST 106bAMST 106bAMST 106bAMST 106bFood and Farming in America

AMST 191bAMST 191bAMST 191bAMST 191bAMST 191bGreening the Ivory Tower: Researching andImproving the Brandeis Environment

ANTH 55aANTH 55aANTH 55aANTH 55aANTH 55aModels of Development



ENVS 11bENVS 11bENVS 11bENVS 11bENVS 11bWater Resources Management and Policy

ENVS 13bENVS 13bENVS 13bENVS 13bENVS 13bCoastal Zone Management

ENVS 14bENVS 14bENVS 14bENVS 14bENVS 14bThe Maritime History of New England

HIST 100aHIST 100aHIST 100aHIST 100aHIST 100aFire and Ice: An Ecological Approach toWorld History


POL 180bPOL 180bPOL 180bPOL 180bPOL 180bSustaining Development

SOC 175bSOC 175bSOC 175bSOC 175bSOC 175bCivic Environmentalism

SOC 193aSOC 193aSOC 193aSOC 193aSOC 193aEnvironment, Health, and Society

Group II: Environment and the NaturalGroup II: Environment and the NaturalGroup II: Environment and the NaturalGroup II: Environment and the NaturalGroup II: Environment and the NaturalWorldWorldWorldWorldWorld

Please note that some courses in this grouphave multiple prerequisites.

AMST 105aAMST 105aAMST 105aAMST 105aAMST 105aThe Eastern Forest: Paleoecology to Policy

BIOL 17bBIOL 17bBIOL 17bBIOL 17bBIOL 17bConservation Biology

BIOL 23aBIOL 23aBIOL 23aBIOL 23aBIOL 23aEvolutionary Ecology

BIOL 28aBIOL 28aBIOL 28aBIOL 28aBIOL 28aMarine Biology

BIOL 30bBIOL 30bBIOL 30bBIOL 30bBIOL 30bBiology of Whales

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BIOL 31bBIOL 31bBIOL 31bBIOL 31bBIOL 31bBiology of Fishes

BIOL 32aBIOL 32aBIOL 32aBIOL 32aBIOL 32aField Biology

BIOL 60bBIOL 60bBIOL 60bBIOL 60bBIOL 60bEvolution

BIOL 134bBIOL 134bBIOL 134bBIOL 134bBIOL 134bTropical Ecology

BISC 2aBISC 2aBISC 2aBISC 2aBISC 2aHuman Reproduction, PopulationExplosion, Global Consequences


BISC 3bBISC 3bBISC 3bBISC 3bBISC 3bHumans and the Environment

BISC 6bBISC 6bBISC 6bBISC 6bBISC 6bEnvironmental Health

CHEM 33aCHEM 33aCHEM 33aCHEM 33aCHEM 33aEnvironmental Chemistry

CHSC 3bCHSC 3bCHSC 3bCHSC 3bCHSC 3bSolving Environmental Challenges:The Role of Chemistry

ENVS 12bENVS 12bENVS 12bENVS 12bENVS 12bIntroduction to Marine Mammals

ENVS 15aENVS 15aENVS 15aENVS 15aENVS 15aReason to Hope: Managing the GlobalCommons for Peace

ENVS 17bENVS 17bENVS 17bENVS 17bENVS 17bGlobal Warming and Nuclear Winter

ENVS 28aENVS 28aENVS 28aENVS 28aENVS 28aWetlands: Hydrology, Ecology, Restoration



European Cultural StudiesCourses of Study:Major (B.A.)


European cultural studies (ECS) offers students the opportunityto study English and continental literature in translation inconjunction with one or more related disciplines: fine arts,history, music, philosophy, politics, sociology, and theater arts.

Students will be able to count appropriate courses taken inclusters toward the ECS major.

ECS is for those students who feel intellectually adventurous,who want to explore the interrelationships of literature withvarious other disciplines in order to gain a broader perspective ofwhat constitutes “culture.” With the advent of an ever-changingEurope, students in ECS will be better prepared, in all areas, tokeep abreast with current and future events.

Many of our students spend some time abroad to get a feel for thecultures in which they are most interested. ECS majors have gone onto graduate school (in history, politics, English, and other fields), haveentered law school, business school, and advanced programs ininternational studies.


It is highly advisable that students make a decision no later than themiddle of their sophomore year in order to take full advantage of theECS major.

Normally, students will choose to focus on either the early period(from the Middle Ages to the mid-1700s) or the modern period (frommid-1700s to the present day). Variations within the scheme can beworked out with the coordinator.

Each major will plan a program in consultation with the coordinator.


Stephen Dowden, Coordinator andStephen Dowden, Coordinator andStephen Dowden, Coordinator andStephen Dowden, Coordinator andStephen Dowden, Coordinator andUndergraduate Advising HeadUndergraduate Advising HeadUndergraduate Advising HeadUndergraduate Advising HeadUndergraduate Advising Head(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)

Rudolph BinionRudolph BinionRudolph BinionRudolph BinionRudolph Binion(History)



Gila HayimGila HayimGila HayimGila HayimGila Hayim(Sociology)

Arthur HolmbergArthur HolmbergArthur HolmbergArthur HolmbergArthur Holmberg(Theater Arts)


Jytte KlausenJytte KlausenJytte KlausenJytte KlausenJytte Klausen(Politics)

Richard LansingRichard LansingRichard LansingRichard LansingRichard Lansing(Romance and Comparative Literature)


Paul MorrisonPaul MorrisonPaul MorrisonPaul MorrisonPaul Morrison(English and American Literature)

Antony PolonskyAntony PolonskyAntony PolonskyAntony PolonskyAntony Polonsky(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)


Jerry SametJerry SametJerry SametJerry SametJerry Samet(Philosophy)


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The major consists of 10 semester courses (11 if the studentelects to write a thesis).

A.A.A.A.A. ECS 100a (The Proseminar), to be completed, if possible, nolater than the junior year.

B.B.B.B.B. Two comparative literature seminars, or HUM 10a (TheWestern Canon) and one comparative literature seminar. Thestudent is particularly encouraged to select this second coursefrom COML 102a through COML 106b. Any COML offering isacceptable, however, as long as its subject matter is Europeanand it is otherwise relevant to the student’s program.

C.C.C.C.C. Three courses in European literature. The six Europeanliteratures offered are English, French, German, Italian, Russian,and Spanish. The foreign literature courses listed below havebeen specifically designed for use in the ECS curriculum and aretaught in translation. Courses in English literature may be usedto fulfill this requirement. For courses in comparative literatureconsult the appropriate section of this Bulletin.

D.D.D.D.D. Three courses selected from the following seven relateddisciplines: fine arts, history, history of ideas, music, philosophy,politics, sociology, and theater arts. In consultation with thecoordinator, students may be able to use courses from additionaldepartments (e.g., NEJS, anthropology, etc.) so long as suchcourses are appropriate to the student’s program in ECS.

E. E. E. E. E. Students who elect to write a senior thesis will enroll in ECS99d. Before enrolling, students should consult with thecoordinator. An appropriate GPA is required to undertake thewriting of a thesis. Honors are awarded on the basis ofcumulative GPA in the major and the grade on the honors thesis.

F.F.F.F.F. All seniors notnotnotnotnot enrolling in ECS 99d (that is, not electing towrite a senior thesis) have a choice of electing one additionalcourse in any of the three segments of the major: either anadditional course in comparative literature, or an additionalcourse in any of the six European literatures, or an additionalcourse in any of the seven related areas.


Courses in the seven related disciplines are generally available forECS majors. Any questions should be addressed directly to theappropriate representative of the department (fine arts, Ms. Scott;history, Mr. Binion; music, Ms. Owens; philosophy, Mr. Samet;politics, Ms. Klausen; sociology, Ms. Hayim; theater arts, Mr.Holmberg).

ECS majors are encouraged to pursue study abroad, either in Englandor on the continent. Credit will be applied for appropriate equivalentcourses. Interested students should consult with the coordinator andthe Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs.

Special Note About CoursesSpecial Note About CoursesSpecial Note About CoursesSpecial Note About CoursesSpecial Note About Courses

The following courses are appropriate for the ECS major and his orher respective foreign literature majors: French, German, Russian,and Spanish. The course abbreviations have the following values:

FECS = French and European Cultural Studies

GECS = German and European Cultural Studies

IECS = Italian and European Cultural Studies

RECS = Russian and European Cultural Studies

SECS = Spanish and European Cultural Studies



ECS 98a Independent StudyECS 98a Independent StudyECS 98a Independent StudyECS 98a Independent StudyECS 98a Independent StudyMay be taken only by majors with thewritten permission of the ECS programcoordinator.Usually offered every year.Staff

ECS 98b Independent StudyECS 98b Independent StudyECS 98b Independent StudyECS 98b Independent StudyECS 98b Independent StudyMay be taken only by majors with thewritten permission of the ECS programcoordinator.Usually offered every year.Staff

ECS 99d Senior ThesisECS 99d Senior ThesisECS 99d Senior ThesisECS 99d Senior ThesisECS 99d Senior ThesisIndependent research under the supervisionof the thesis director. Usually offered everyyear.Staff


ECS 100a European Cultural StudiesECS 100a European Cultural StudiesECS 100a European Cultural StudiesECS 100a European Cultural StudiesECS 100a European Cultural StudiesProseminar: ModernismProseminar: ModernismProseminar: ModernismProseminar: ModernismProseminar: Modernism[ hum wi ]Explores the interrelationship of literature,music, painting, philosophy, and other artsin the era of high modernism. Works byArtaud, Baudelaire, Benjamin, Mann,Mahler, Schoenberg, Stravinsky, Kandinsky,Schiele, Beckett, Brecht, Adorno, Sartre,Heidegger, and others. Usually offered everyfall semester.Mr. Dowden

ECS 100b European Cultural StudiesECS 100b European Cultural StudiesECS 100b European Cultural StudiesECS 100b European Cultural StudiesECS 100b European Cultural StudiesProseminar: Making of European ModernityProseminar: Making of European ModernityProseminar: Making of European ModernityProseminar: Making of European ModernityProseminar: Making of European Modernity[ hum wi ]May not be repeated for credit by studentswho took ECS 100a in the spring semesterwith Mr. Randall in prior years.Investigates how the paradigm of what weknow as modernity came into being. Wewill look at the works of writers andphilosophers such as Descartes, Aquinas,Dante, Ockham, Petrarch, Ficino, Rabelais,and Montaigne. Artwork from the MiddleAges and the Renaissance will be used tounderstand better what ‘the modern’ means.Usually offered every spring semester.Mr. Randall


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FrenchFrenchFrenchFrenchFrench

FECS 143a French Existentialism: AnFECS 143a French Existentialism: AnFECS 143a French Existentialism: AnFECS 143a French Existentialism: AnFECS 143a French Existentialism: AnIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Readings and essays in French for Frenchmajors.Sartre and Camus are known as thefounders of French existentialism, aphilosophy of the absurd, loneliness,freedom, and responsibility. Novels, plays,and essays are read on moral commitmentand on black, Jewish, female identities inlight of war, colonialism, and theHolocaust. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Kaplan

FECS 147a Jewish Identities in France sinceFECS 147a Jewish Identities in France sinceFECS 147a Jewish Identities in France sinceFECS 147a Jewish Identities in France sinceFECS 147a Jewish Identities in France since19451945194519451945[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation withFrench originals available.After the Holocaust, French thinkers suchas Sartre, Levinas, and Memmi provided afoundation for reconstructing Jewish life.Topics include assimilation, Sephardic andAshkenazi Jews, Muslim, black, and Jewishidentity, the role of women, secularism,ethics, and religious faith. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Kaplan

GermanGermanGermanGermanGerman

GECS 118a Seduction and EnlightenmentGECS 118a Seduction and EnlightenmentGECS 118a Seduction and EnlightenmentGECS 118a Seduction and EnlightenmentGECS 118a Seduction and Enlightenment[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.Explores the dialectic of reason and theirrational from the late 18th century inGermany and Austria until their collapse inWorld War I. Works by Beethoven, Kant,Mendelssohn, Goethe, Lessing, Mozart,Heine, Novalis, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche,Thomas Mann, and others. Usually offeredevery third year.Ms. von Mering

GECS 119b Nietzsche to PostmodernismGECS 119b Nietzsche to PostmodernismGECS 119b Nietzsche to PostmodernismGECS 119b Nietzsche to PostmodernismGECS 119b Nietzsche to Postmodernism[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.Explores the dialectic of reason and theirrational from the late 19th century inGermany and Austria to the present. Worksby Adorno, Benjamin, Brecht, Celan,Habermas, Heidegger, Junger, Kiefer,Thomas and Heinrich Mann, Nietzsche,Schoenberg, Spengler, and Expressionistpainting and film. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Dowden

GECS 150a From Rapunzel to Riefenstahl:GECS 150a From Rapunzel to Riefenstahl:GECS 150a From Rapunzel to Riefenstahl:GECS 150a From Rapunzel to Riefenstahl:GECS 150a From Rapunzel to Riefenstahl:Real and Imaginary Women in GermanReal and Imaginary Women in GermanReal and Imaginary Women in GermanReal and Imaginary Women in GermanReal and Imaginary Women in GermanCultureCultureCultureCultureCulture[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.Exploring German cultural representationsof women and real women’s responses.From fairy-tale princess to Nazi filmmaker,from 18th-century infanticide to 20th-century femme fatale, from beautiful soulto feminist dramatist, from revolutionary tominority writer. Readings include majorliterary works, feminist criticism, and film.Usually offered every third year.Ms. von Mering

GECS 155a Modern German Jewish HistoryGECS 155a Modern German Jewish HistoryGECS 155a Modern German Jewish HistoryGECS 155a Modern German Jewish HistoryGECS 155a Modern German Jewish History[ hum ]Course to be taught at Brandeis summerprogram in Berlin.Study of Germany and the European Jewsfrom the period of emancipation in the late18th and early 19th century to the present.Examines the role of German Jews inGerman politics, economic life, and culture;the rise of anti-Semitism in the 19thcentury; the Nazi government’s anti-Jewishpolicies to the postwar period. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. von Mering

GECS 160a In the Shadow of the Holocaust:GECS 160a In the Shadow of the Holocaust:GECS 160a In the Shadow of the Holocaust:GECS 160a In the Shadow of the Holocaust:GECS 160a In the Shadow of the Holocaust:Global EncountersGlobal EncountersGlobal EncountersGlobal EncountersGlobal Encounters[ hum ]Traces the experience of German exiles indifferent parts of the world. Addressesissues of identity, linguistic displacement,problems of integration, (post) colonialencounters, anti-Semitism and xenophobia,nostalgia, and the experience of those whoeventually returned to Germany. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. von Mering

GECS 167a German Cinema: Vamps andGECS 167a German Cinema: Vamps andGECS 167a German Cinema: Vamps andGECS 167a German Cinema: Vamps andGECS 167a German Cinema: Vamps andAngelsAngelsAngelsAngelsAngels[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.From silent film to Leni Riefenstahl andNazi cinema, from postwar cinema in theEast and West to new German film afterunification, this course traces aestheticstrategies, reflections on history, memory,subjectivity, political, cultural, and film-historical contexts with an emphasis ongender issues. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. von Mering

GECS 170a Viennese Modernism, 1890-GECS 170a Viennese Modernism, 1890-GECS 170a Viennese Modernism, 1890-GECS 170a Viennese Modernism, 1890-GECS 170a Viennese Modernism, 1890-19381938193819381938[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.An interdisciplinary exploration of culturaland intellectual life in Vienna from the endof the Habsburg era to the rise of Nazism:film, music, painting, theater, fiction,philosophy, psychology, and physics. Worksby Berg, Broch, Canetti, Freud,Hofmannsthal, Klimt, Kraus, Mach, Mahler,Musil, Schoenberg, Webern, Wittgenstein,and others. Usually offered every fourthyear.Mr. Dowden

GECS 180b European Modernism and theGECS 180b European Modernism and theGECS 180b European Modernism and theGECS 180b European Modernism and theGECS 180b European Modernism and theGerman NovelGerman NovelGerman NovelGerman NovelGerman Novel[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.A study of selected novelists writing afterNietzsche and before the end of WorldWar II. Explores the culture, concept, anddevelopment of European modernism inworks by Broch, Canetti, Doblin, Junger,Kafka, Mann, Musil, Rilke, and Roth.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Dowden

GECS 182a Franz KafkaGECS 182a Franz KafkaGECS 182a Franz KafkaGECS 182a Franz KafkaGECS 182a Franz Kafka[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.A detailed exploration of Kafka’s works,life, and thought. Emphasis is given to hisplace in the larger scheme of literarymodernism. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Dowden

GECS 185b Contemporary German FictionGECS 185b Contemporary German FictionGECS 185b Contemporary German FictionGECS 185b Contemporary German FictionGECS 185b Contemporary German Fiction[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.Explores the postmodernist rejection of theGerman tradition in fiction after WorldWar II, a multifaceted confrontation withGerman history and organized amnesia thathas continued into the present. Works byKoeppen, Grass, Johnson, Bernhard,Handke, Bachmann, Seghers, Treichel,Sebald, and others. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Dowden

GECS 190b German MasterworksGECS 190b German MasterworksGECS 190b German MasterworksGECS 190b German MasterworksGECS 190b German Masterworks[ hum ]Offers students the opportunity to immersethemselves in the intensely detailed studyof a single masterpiece of pivotalimportance. Any one of the followingworks, but only one, is selected for study ina given semester: Goethe’s Faust (parts Iand II); Nietzsche’s Thus SpakeZarathustra; Kafka’s Castle; Musil’s ManWithout Qualities; Thomas Mann’s DoctorFaustus; Walter Benjamin’s Origin ofGerman Tragic Drama; Celan’sSprachgitter. Usually offered every year.Mr. Dowden


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ItalianItalianItalianItalianItalian

IECS 135a Shifting Grounds: Social ChangeIECS 135a Shifting Grounds: Social ChangeIECS 135a Shifting Grounds: Social ChangeIECS 135a Shifting Grounds: Social ChangeIECS 135a Shifting Grounds: Social Changein Italian Fiction and Filmin Italian Fiction and Filmin Italian Fiction and Filmin Italian Fiction and Filmin Italian Fiction and Film[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.Charts various aspects of social change inItalian society and culture through closereadings and discussions of literary andcinematic texts by Manzoni, Verga,Pirandello, Silone, Morante, Calvino,Rossellini, de Sica, Fellini, Pasolini, andBertolucci, among others. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Mandrell

IECS 140a Dante’s Divine ComedyIECS 140a Dante’s Divine ComedyIECS 140a Dante’s Divine ComedyIECS 140a Dante’s Divine ComedyIECS 140a Dante’s Divine Comedy[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.A close study of the entire poem—Inferno,Purgatorio, Paradiso—as a symbolic visionof reality reflecting the culture andthought—political, philosophical,theological—of the Middle Ages. Readingswill include two minor works, the VitaNuova and World Government. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Lansing

RussianRussianRussianRussianRussian

RECS 130a The Russian NovelRECS 130a The Russian NovelRECS 130a The Russian NovelRECS 130a The Russian NovelRECS 130a The Russian Novel[ hum wi ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.A comprehensive survey of the majorwriters and themes of the 19th centuryincluding Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoevsky,Tolstoy, Chekhov, and others. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Miller

RECS 131a Nature, Man, and Machine:RECS 131a Nature, Man, and Machine:RECS 131a Nature, Man, and Machine:RECS 131a Nature, Man, and Machine:RECS 131a Nature, Man, and Machine:Twentieth-Century Russian LiteratureTwentieth-Century Russian LiteratureTwentieth-Century Russian LiteratureTwentieth-Century Russian LiteratureTwentieth-Century Russian Literature[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.An introduction to the major works andauthors of Modernist, Soviet, and post-Soviet eras, including the Emigration.Readings include works by Mayakovsky,Bely, Babel, Bulgakov, Nabokov,Akhmatova, Solzhenitsyn, and Pelevin.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Powelstock

RECS 134b ChekhovRECS 134b ChekhovRECS 134b ChekhovRECS 134b ChekhovRECS 134b Chekhov[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.Offers a detailed investigation of theevolution of Chekhov’s art, emphasizingthe thematic and structural aspects ofChekhov’s works. Attention paid tomethods of characterization, use of detail,narrative technique, and the roles intowhich he casts his audience. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Miller

RECS 135a From Pushkin to Chekhov:RECS 135a From Pushkin to Chekhov:RECS 135a From Pushkin to Chekhov:RECS 135a From Pushkin to Chekhov:RECS 135a From Pushkin to Chekhov:The Short Story in RussiaThe Short Story in RussiaThe Short Story in RussiaThe Short Story in RussiaThe Short Story in Russia[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.Focuses on the great tradition of the shortstory in Russia. This genre has alwaysinvited stylistic and narrativeexperimentation, as well as being a vehiclefor the striking, if brief, expression ofcomplex social, religious, and philosophicalthemes. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Miller

RECS 137a Women in Russian LiteratureRECS 137a Women in Russian LiteratureRECS 137a Women in Russian LiteratureRECS 137a Women in Russian LiteratureRECS 137a Women in Russian Literature[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.Examines questions of femalerepresentation and identity and of femaleauthorship. Readings include portrayals ofwomen by men and women authors.Usually offered every second year.Staff

RECS 146a Dostoevsky: Gods and MonstersRECS 146a Dostoevsky: Gods and MonstersRECS 146a Dostoevsky: Gods and MonstersRECS 146a Dostoevsky: Gods and MonstersRECS 146a Dostoevsky: Gods and Monsters[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.A comprehensive survey of Dostoevsky’slife and works, with special emphasis onthe major novels. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Miller

RECS 147b Tolstoy: Freedom, Chance, andRECS 147b Tolstoy: Freedom, Chance, andRECS 147b Tolstoy: Freedom, Chance, andRECS 147b Tolstoy: Freedom, Chance, andRECS 147b Tolstoy: Freedom, Chance, andNecessityNecessityNecessityNecessityNecessity[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.Studies the major short stories and novelsof Leo Tolstoy against the backdrop of 19th-century history and with reference to 20th-century critical theory. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Miller

RECS 148a Russian DramaRECS 148a Russian DramaRECS 148a Russian DramaRECS 148a Russian DramaRECS 148a Russian Drama[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian. Thiscourse may not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken RUS 148a andRUS 148b in previous years.Examines the rich tradition of Russiandrama and theater. Readings includemasterpieces of the 19th and 20thcenturies, including those by Chekhov,Pushkin, Gogol, Ostrovsky, Mayakovsky,Erdman, and others. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Powelstock

RECS 149b The Rise and Fall of RussianRECS 149b The Rise and Fall of RussianRECS 149b The Rise and Fall of RussianRECS 149b The Rise and Fall of RussianRECS 149b The Rise and Fall of RussianModernism: Cultural and PoliticalModernism: Cultural and PoliticalModernism: Cultural and PoliticalModernism: Cultural and PoliticalModernism: Cultural and PoliticalRevolutions, 1900-1934Revolutions, 1900-1934Revolutions, 1900-1934Revolutions, 1900-1934Revolutions, 1900-1934[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.An interdisciplinary immersion in theperiod, emphasizing the connectionsbetween historical and artistic trends, andemploying prominent theories of culture.Focuses on major figures, works and eventsin film, literature, the performing andvisual arts, and political, philosophical, andreligious thought. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Powelstock

RECS 154a NabokovRECS 154a NabokovRECS 154a NabokovRECS 154a NabokovRECS 154a Nabokov[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.A concentrated study of Vladimir Nabokov,the most noted Russian author living inemigration and one of the most influentialnovelists of the 20th century. Focuses onthe major novels. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Powelstock

RECS 155a From Witches to Wood Spirits:RECS 155a From Witches to Wood Spirits:RECS 155a From Witches to Wood Spirits:RECS 155a From Witches to Wood Spirits:RECS 155a From Witches to Wood Spirits:Russian Culture Past and PresentRussian Culture Past and PresentRussian Culture Past and PresentRussian Culture Past and PresentRussian Culture Past and Present[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.Explores the relationship of culture tosociety and religion in Russia through the18th century. Examines the interactions ofdiverse forms of artistic expression,presenting examples from visual art, music,architecture, and popular culture, givingspecial attention to Russia’s rich folkheritage. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Chevalier


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RECS 160a Contemporary East EuropeanRECS 160a Contemporary East EuropeanRECS 160a Contemporary East EuropeanRECS 160a Contemporary East EuropeanRECS 160a Contemporary East EuropeanLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Examines works of major East European(Polish, Czech, Russian, and other) authorsin the historical context of late Communistand post-Communist experience. Specialattention to reading for artistic qualitiesand engagement of historical and politicalproblems. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Powelstock

SpanishSpanishSpanishSpanishSpanish

SECS 150a Golden Age Drama and SocietySECS 150a Golden Age Drama and SocietySECS 150a Golden Age Drama and SocietySECS 150a Golden Age Drama and SocietySECS 150a Golden Age Drama and Society[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.The major works, comic and tragic, ofSpain’s 17th-century dramatists. Texts mayinclude Cervantes’s brief witty farces,Tirso’s creation of the “Don Juan” myth,Lope’s palace and “peasant honor” plays,and Calderon’s Baroque masterpieces,which culminate Spain’s Golden Age.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Fox

SECS 169a Travel Writing and theSECS 169a Travel Writing and theSECS 169a Travel Writing and theSECS 169a Travel Writing and theSECS 169a Travel Writing and theAmericas: Columbus’s LegacyAmericas: Columbus’s LegacyAmericas: Columbus’s LegacyAmericas: Columbus’s LegacyAmericas: Columbus’s Legacy[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.Following the arrival of Columbus, thecontinent later known as America engagedwith other continents in a mutual processof cultural, historical, geographical, andeconomic representation. The developmentof some of those representations isexplored, beginning with travel writing andending with recent images of theEncounter. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Perez


A Selected List of CoursesA Selected List of CoursesA Selected List of CoursesA Selected List of CoursesA Selected List of Courses

For comparative literature, consult thecomparative literature offerings in thisBulletin; for English literature, consult theofferings under the Department of Englishand American Literature.

The following courses from the variousdepartments associated with ECS represent,in most instances, a mere selection fromamong the total courses in that departmentthat “count” toward the completion of theECS major. For full descriptions consult theappropriate department. Be sure to consultthe offerings under the Department ofTheater Arts for ECS courses although theyare not cross-listed. Check with thecoordinator for a listing.


FA 58bFA 58bFA 58bFA 58bFA 58bHigh and Late Renaissance in Italy

FA 60aFA 60aFA 60aFA 60aFA 60aBaroque in Italy and Spain

FA 70aFA 70aFA 70aFA 70aFA 70aParis/New York: Revolutions of Modernism

FA 71aFA 71aFA 71aFA 71aFA 71aModern Art and Modern Culture

FA 170bFA 170bFA 170bFA 170bFA 170bNineteenth-Century European Painting andSculpture

FA 177bFA 177bFA 177bFA 177bFA 177bTwentieth-Century European Art andArchitecture in Berlin

HIST 52bHIST 52bHIST 52bHIST 52bHIST 52bEurope from 1789 to the Present

HIST 132aHIST 132aHIST 132aHIST 132aHIST 132aEuropean Thought and Culture: Marlowe toMill

HIST 132bHIST 132bHIST 132bHIST 132bHIST 132bEuropean Thought and Culture sinceDarwin

HIST 133bHIST 133bHIST 133bHIST 133bHIST 133bRights and Revolutions: History of NaturalRights


MUS 42aMUS 42aMUS 42aMUS 42aMUS 42aThe Music of Johann Sebastian Bach

MUS 45aMUS 45aMUS 45aMUS 45aMUS 45aBeethoven

MUS 56bMUS 56bMUS 56bMUS 56bMUS 56bRomanticism and Music

MUS 57aMUS 57aMUS 57aMUS 57aMUS 57aMusic and Culture: From Romanticism tothe Modern Era

MUS 65aMUS 65aMUS 65aMUS 65aMUS 65aMusic, the Arts, and Ideas in Fin-de-SiecleVienna


PHIL 138aPHIL 138aPHIL 138aPHIL 138aPHIL 138aMetaphysics

POL 11bPOL 11bPOL 11bPOL 11bPOL 11bIntroduction to Comparative Government:Europe

POL 156bPOL 156bPOL 156bPOL 156bPOL 156bWest European Political Systems

POL 194aPOL 194aPOL 194aPOL 194aPOL 194aPolitics and the Novel

SOC 10bSOC 10bSOC 10bSOC 10bSOC 10bIntroduction to Sociological Theory

SOC 141aSOC 141aSOC 141aSOC 141aSOC 141aMarx and Freud

SOC 164aSOC 164aSOC 164aSOC 164aSOC 164aExistential Sociology

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Film StudiesCourses of Study:Minor


Film studies is an interdisciplinary liberal arts program offeringinsight into motion picture media. Broadly understood toencompass inquiry into the aesthetics, history, and culturalmeanings of the moving image, the Film Studies Program hastwo primary goals: to offer an informed background in motionpicture history and to develop a critical appreciation of thecultural meanings of film. It is not a preprofessional programemphasizing technical skills but a humanities-based course ofstudy stressing the study of film style and content, film history,and the relationships between film and culture.

The curriculum is designed to provide a broad overview of thehistory of the moving image, to develop expertise in cinematicstyle and cultural meaning, to lend theoretical sophistication toan understanding of the moving image, and to ensure someappreciation of the practical and technical side of motion pictureproduction. A field especially congenial to interdisciplinaryinquiry, film studies is a practical complement to a range ofestablished majors for which an expertise in visual style andmotion picture history is becoming ever more important—American studies, English and American literature, fine arts,history, politics, sociology, and theater arts.


The program is open to all Brandeis undergraduates. To enroll in theprogram, consult with a member of the film studies committee andfill out declaration forms from the Office of Academic Affairs.Students who complete the requirements of the program receive filmstudies certificates and notations on their transcripts.


Alice Kelikian, ChairAlice Kelikian, ChairAlice Kelikian, ChairAlice Kelikian, ChairAlice Kelikian, Chair(History)

Scott EdmistonScott EdmistonScott EdmistonScott EdmistonScott Edmiston(Office of the Provost)

Matthew FraleighMatthew FraleighMatthew FraleighMatthew FraleighMatthew Fraleigh(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)


Michael RushMichael RushMichael RushMichael RushMichael Rush(Rose Art Museum)

Sabine von MeringSabine von MeringSabine von MeringSabine von MeringSabine von Mering(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)


Students must complete six courses:

A.A.A.A.A. Core course: FILM 100a (Introduction to the Moving Image).

B.B.B.B.B. An approved film studies seminar or research project usuallytaken in the senior year. The senior seminar or research project,which requires permission of the instructor, is designed tofunction as a capstone experience to the Film Studies Program,an occasion to demonstrate a sophisticated mastery of thehistory, style, and cultural impact of the moving image.

C. C. C. C. C. Four additional courses from the approved film studies curriculum,which must include one course in a non-American cinema and onecourse in some creative aspect of film production.

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FILM 92a Internship in Film StudiesFILM 92a Internship in Film StudiesFILM 92a Internship in Film StudiesFILM 92a Internship in Film StudiesFILM 92a Internship in Film StudiesUsually offered every year.Staff

FILM 92b Internship in Film StudiesFILM 92b Internship in Film StudiesFILM 92b Internship in Film StudiesFILM 92b Internship in Film StudiesFILM 92b Internship in Film StudiesUsually offered every year.Staff

FILM 98a Independent StudyFILM 98a Independent StudyFILM 98a Independent StudyFILM 98a Independent StudyFILM 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

FILM 98b Independent StudyFILM 98b Independent StudyFILM 98b Independent StudyFILM 98b Independent StudyFILM 98b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff


FILM 100a Introduction to the MovingFILM 100a Introduction to the MovingFILM 100a Introduction to the MovingFILM 100a Introduction to the MovingFILM 100a Introduction to the MovingImageImageImageImageImage[ ca hum ]An interdisciplinary course surveying thehistory of moving image media from 1895to the present, from the earliest silentcinema to the age of the 500-channel cabletelevision. Open to all undergraduates as anelective, it is the introductory course forthe minor in film studies. Usually offeredevery year.Staff



AMST 112bAMST 112bAMST 112bAMST 112bAMST 112bAmerican Film and Culture of the 1950s

AMST 113aAMST 113aAMST 113aAMST 113aAMST 113aAmerican Film and Culture of the 1940s

AMST 113bAMST 113bAMST 113bAMST 113bAMST 113bAmerican Film and Culture of the 1930s

AMST 114aAMST 114aAMST 114aAMST 114aAMST 114aAmerican Film and Culture of the 1920s


AMST 131bAMST 131bAMST 131bAMST 131bAMST 131bNews on Screen

ANTH 26aANTH 26aANTH 26aANTH 26aANTH 26aCommunication and Media

ENG 27aENG 27aENG 27aENG 27aENG 27aPage, Stage, and Screen

ENG 27bENG 27bENG 27bENG 27bENG 27bClassic Hollywood Cinema

ENG 147aENG 147aENG 147aENG 147aENG 147aFilm Noir

ENG 177aENG 177aENG 177aENG 177aENG 177aHitchcock’s Movies

NEJS 181aNEJS 181aNEJS 181aNEJS 181aNEJS 181aJews on Screen

NEJS 181bNEJS 181bNEJS 181bNEJS 181bNEJS 181bFilm and the Holocaust

NEJS 182aNEJS 182aNEJS 182aNEJS 182aNEJS 182aJewish Life in Film and Fiction

SPAN 193bSPAN 193bSPAN 193bSPAN 193bSPAN 193bTopics in Cinema

THA 155aTHA 155aTHA 155aTHA 155aTHA 155aIcons of Masculinity

Courses in Non-American CinemaCourses in Non-American CinemaCourses in Non-American CinemaCourses in Non-American CinemaCourses in Non-American Cinema

ENG 48bENG 48bENG 48bENG 48bENG 48bAnime




RECS 149bRECS 149bRECS 149bRECS 149bRECS 149bThe Rise and Fall of Russian Modernism:Cultural and Political Revolutions, 1900-1934

Courses in Creative Aspects of FilmCourses in Creative Aspects of FilmCourses in Creative Aspects of FilmCourses in Creative Aspects of FilmCourses in Creative Aspects of FilmProductionProductionProductionProductionProduction

AMST 196dAMST 196dAMST 196dAMST 196dAMST 196dFilm Workshop: Recording America

ENG 67aENG 67aENG 67aENG 67aENG 67aArt of the Screenplay

ENG 79aENG 79aENG 79aENG 79aENG 79aDirected Writing: Beginning Screenplay

ENG 129bENG 129bENG 129bENG 129bENG 129bUnderstanding the Screenplay: A Workshop

ENG 139bENG 139bENG 139bENG 139bENG 139bIntermediate Screenwriting

MUS 107aMUS 107aMUS 107aMUS 107aMUS 107aIntroduction to Electro-Acoustic Music

THA 50bTHA 50bTHA 50bTHA 50bTHA 50bSound for Theater, Film, and Television

THA 52bTHA 52bTHA 52bTHA 52bTHA 52bFundamentals of Lighting

THA 125aTHA 125aTHA 125aTHA 125aTHA 125aActing for the Camera

Senior SeminarsSenior SeminarsSenior SeminarsSenior SeminarsSenior Seminars

AMST 120bAMST 120bAMST 120bAMST 120bAMST 120bFilm Theory and Criticism

FA 102aFA 102aFA 102aFA 102aFA 102aAmerican Avant-Garde Film and Video

Film Studies

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Department of

Fine ArtsCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)Post-Baccalaureate Program


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorThe fine arts department offers programs in studio art and arthistory for the undergraduate student who wishes to study thevisual arts as a creative artist or as a humanist.

Art HistoryArt HistoryArt HistoryArt HistoryArt HistoryArt is the visual record of human history (and the expression ofour finest aspirations). The history of art is a discipline thatcritically examines that record and achievement in the broadestcultural and intellectual context. The art history program offers awide array of courses. Some courses provide a survey of majordevelopments in Western and Asian art, while others examine ingreater detail major themes or movements in art (such asImpressionism and Post-Impressionism, the Age of Cathedrals,and the History of Photography). Students are able tocomplement these offerings by taking advantage of the proximityof The Rose Art Museum and the wealth of other art museumsand cultural institutions in the surrounding area. Thiscomprehensive program exemplifies the ideals of a liberal artseducation and thereby enhances any individual course of study. Italso prepares students to enter graduate programs in art history,museum studies, and arts administration, or to begin careers inthe arts.

Studio ArtStudio ArtStudio ArtStudio ArtStudio ArtArt is a language of its own making and as such, a student iseducated in visual thinking and creativity through thefundamental process of direct experience. The studio departmentoffers diverse approaches in painting, sculpture, printmaking,design, and drawing. The studio program fosters a student’sability to make an informed judgment; and it is supplementedthrough a distinguished visiting artist program, a strongpedagogical link with The Rose Art Museum, and trips toimportant museums and galleries in New York City,Washington, D.C., and the Boston area. Through the core ofstudio classes the student is able to realize, with excellence, hisor her potential for expression and informed vision. Studio is anappropriate vehicle for an intellectual experience within theliberal arts context, and students are assisted in the preparationfor B.F.A. and M.F.A. graduate programs.

Post-Baccalaureate Program in Studio ArtPost-Baccalaureate Program in Studio ArtPost-Baccalaureate Program in Studio ArtPost-Baccalaureate Program in Studio ArtPost-Baccalaureate Program in Studio ArtThe fine arts department offers a post-baccalaureate certificateprogram for students with a bachelor’s degree who are interestedin extending their experience in studio art. The program’sstructure emphasizes independent work with assistance achievedthrough critical interaction with faculty and visiting artists.Students can prepare portfolios for admission to graduate school,or achieve the self-sufficiency necessary for continued studiowork outside an academic environment.

Mortimer-Hays Brandeis Traveling FellowshipMortimer-Hays Brandeis Traveling FellowshipMortimer-Hays Brandeis Traveling FellowshipMortimer-Hays Brandeis Traveling FellowshipMortimer-Hays Brandeis Traveling FellowshipThe department administers the Mortimer-Hays Brandeis TravelingFellowship, which provides support to students in the visual and finearts, including art history, conservation, studio art, and photographyfor travel and living expenses outside the continental United States,Alaska, and Hawaii. Support is provided only in accordance with aprogram of study or other activities approved by the fellowshipselection committee. Brandeis is one of 10 colleges and universitiesthat participate in this program.


Art HistoryArt HistoryArt HistoryArt HistoryArt HistoryThe art history major is offered a variety of courses in ancient tocontemporary Western art and Asian art. The student may specializein a given area and choose a faculty advisor who will guide his or herwork. The honors program in art history requires the completion of asenior thesis written under the close supervision of an advisor and afaculty committee. Students may also receive academic credit forinternships taken in off-campus museums and art galleries.

Minor in Art HistoryMinor in Art HistoryMinor in Art HistoryMinor in Art HistoryMinor in Art HistoryA minor in art history is offered in addition to the major. This givesthe student majoring in another department the opportunity toflexibly construct a program of six art history courses that reflect hisor her own personal or academic interests. Studio art majors may notminor in art history.

Studio ArtStudio ArtStudio ArtStudio ArtStudio ArtIt is recommended that students considering a studio art major enrollin a beginning painting or sculpture course in their sophomore year toallow time to develop their work in a sequence of courses taken overa period of three years. Studio majors are expected to take art historyclasses as an important component of their major requirement and todeepen their creative experience. Majors are encouraged to extendtheir intellectual and creative involvement through summer artprograms and participation in full studio faculty reviews of their workduring sophomore, junior, and senior years.

How to Be Admitted to the Post-Baccalaureate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Post-Baccalaureate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Post-Baccalaureate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Post-Baccalaureate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Post-Baccalaureate Program

An undergraduate major in studio art is notnotnotnotnot required of applicants,but students should be working beyond the beginning level inpainting or sculpture. Applicants will be required to submit a group ofslides of their work. GMAT or GRE scores are notnotnotnotnot required. (For moreinformation, applicants should contact the fine arts department.)

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Charles McClendon, ChairCharles McClendon, ChairCharles McClendon, ChairCharles McClendon, ChairCharles McClendon, ChairMedieval art and architecture.

Christopher AbramsChristopher AbramsChristopher AbramsChristopher AbramsChristopher AbramsMedia.

Markus BaenzigerMarkus BaenzigerMarkus BaenzigerMarkus BaenzigerMarkus BaenzigerSculpture.

Graham Campbell, Director of Studio ArtGraham Campbell, Director of Studio ArtGraham Campbell, Director of Studio ArtGraham Campbell, Director of Studio ArtGraham Campbell, Director of Studio ArtPainting.

Fine Arts

Tory FairTory FairTory FairTory FairTory FairSculpture.

Alfredo GisholtAlfredo GisholtAlfredo GisholtAlfredo GisholtAlfredo GisholtPrintmaking.

Peter KalbPeter KalbPeter KalbPeter KalbPeter Kalb20th Century/ Contemporary art.

Susan Lichtman, Undergraduate AdvisingSusan Lichtman, Undergraduate AdvisingSusan Lichtman, Undergraduate AdvisingSusan Lichtman, Undergraduate AdvisingSusan Lichtman, Undergraduate AdvisingHead (Studio Art)Head (Studio Art)Head (Studio Art)Head (Studio Art)Head (Studio Art)Painting.

Timothy OrwigTimothy OrwigTimothy OrwigTimothy OrwigTimothy OrwigModern/contemporary architecture.

Mary Schneider-EnriquezMary Schneider-EnriquezMary Schneider-EnriquezMary Schneider-EnriquezMary Schneider-EnriquezLatin American art.

Nancy Scott, Undergraduate Advising HeadNancy Scott, Undergraduate Advising HeadNancy Scott, Undergraduate Advising HeadNancy Scott, Undergraduate Advising HeadNancy Scott, Undergraduate Advising Head(Art History)(Art History)(Art History)(Art History)(Art History)European and American art, from theFrench Revolution to World War II.

Jonathan Unglaub (Chair, Medieval andJonathan Unglaub (Chair, Medieval andJonathan Unglaub (Chair, Medieval andJonathan Unglaub (Chair, Medieval andJonathan Unglaub (Chair, Medieval andRenaissance Studies)Renaissance Studies)Renaissance Studies)Renaissance Studies)Renaissance Studies)Renaissance and Baroque art.

Joseph Wardwell, Post-BaccalaureateJoseph Wardwell, Post-BaccalaureateJoseph Wardwell, Post-BaccalaureateJoseph Wardwell, Post-BaccalaureateJoseph Wardwell, Post-BaccalaureateCoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinatorDrawing and painting.

Aida Yuen WongAida Yuen WongAida Yuen WongAida Yuen WongAida Yuen WongAsian art.


Students may major in either studio art or art history. Aminimum of 12 semester courses is required to fulfill each major.Students may also double major in studio art and art history ifthe requirements of each major are fully met with a minimum of18 semester courses total.

Studio ArtStudio ArtStudio ArtStudio ArtStudio ArtStudio majors are required to take:

A.A.A.A.A. Two semesters of drawing or printmaking courses: FA 1b, 3a,3b, 4a, 4b, 5b, 7b, 103a, 103b, 104a, 104b, 105a, 105b, 109a, 109b,116a, in any combination.

B.B.B.B.B. Four semesters of beginning and intermediate courses inpainting or sculpture, or a combination of two consecutivesemesters in both painting and sculpture, selected by students inconsultation with their department advisor, and completed bythe end of the junior year.

C.C.C.C.C. Two semesters of Senior Studio, FA 110a/b, in painting orsculpture.

D.D.D.D.D. Four semesters of art history, from among the fine arts andcross-listed courses, consisting of one course in ancient ormedieval art, one course in Asian art, and two courses inRenaissance to Modern art. Studio majors may take either FA 76aor FILM 100a for an elective, but not both.

Art HistoryArt HistoryArt HistoryArt HistoryArt HistoryArt history curriculum general requirements: 10 required coursesfrom among the FA and cross-listed course offerings, plus twoelectives.

A. A. A. A. A. FA 17a or one course each in ancient and medieval. Studentswho take FA 17a must take one additional elective from the finearts and cross-listed courses to fulfill 10 required courses.

B.B.B.B.B. FA 18b plus two electives in Renaissance through Modern orthree courses selected from the following four fields:Renaissance, Baroque, Modern, and Architecture/American.

C.C.C.C.C. One course in Asian art.

D. D. D. D. D. FA 197b (Seminar in Methods and Approaches in the Historyof Art).

E. E. E. E. E. One research seminar. (FA 98a or FA 98b [Independent Studyin Art History] may be substituted in certain cases withpermission of the instructor).

F.F.F.F.F. Two semesters of studio work.

G. G. G. G. G. The remaining elective courses may be selected from other arthistory (not studio art) and cross-listed offerings for this department;or, with permission of the faculty advisor and the art historyundergraduate advising head, courses may be taken in related areasoutside of the department.

Prospective graduate students in the history of art are advised toacquire skills in foreign languages, which are necessary for graduatestudy.

StudioStudioStudioStudioStudioThe studio faculty has developed the studio courses listed in thecatalog in the belief that the artist-teacher stands at the center of thesyllabus of the studio courses. Their presentation is structuredthrough interaction with the individual student. In the best interestof the students’ development it is advised that they utilize all thestudio faculty, so as to enrich their educational experience throughthe diverse offerings of the department. In the event that a studentwishes to enter a full-year course at mid-year and feels that workpreviously accomplished evidences a competency that is equivalentor superior to that course, the student may request that his or herwork be viewed by the instructor. Enrollment prerequisite is theconsent of the instructor.

Requirements for the Minor in the Art HistoryRequirements for the Minor in the Art HistoryRequirements for the Minor in the Art HistoryRequirements for the Minor in the Art HistoryRequirements for the Minor in the Art History

Department majors in studio art cannot also minor in the art history,due to the overlapping core requirements of the major. In corollarymanner, studio courses are not considered part of the art historyminor.

To fulfill the minor, all courses must receive a final grade of C- orbetter. No more than two courses taken in programs abroad, or astransfer credit, can be counted toward the minor.

Six courses are required in art history:

A. A. A. A. A. One must be taken in pre-Renaissance or Asian art history.

B.B.B.B.B. Five additional art history courses.

No more than two courses taken in programs abroad, or as transfercredit, can be counted toward the minor.

To fulfill the minor, all courses must receive a final grade of C- orbetter. Studio courses are not considered part of the art history minor,and studio art majors may not minor in art history.

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Requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Program inRequirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Program inRequirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Program inRequirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Program inRequirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Program inStudio ArtStudio ArtStudio ArtStudio ArtStudio Art

A. A. A. A. A. Students enroll in two courses each semester:

1. FA 200d: A studio tutorial with faculty advisors.

2. One advanced course in drawing, printmaking, or sculpture.

B. B. B. B. B. Students receive a full studio faculty review of their work mid-yearand at the end of the academic year. The post-baccalaureate programculminates in a special student exhibition in a gallery on campus.

C. C. C. C. C. There is a one-year residency requirement that may be extended toan additional year with permission of the program chair.

Fine Arts


Studio Art CoursesStudio Art CoursesStudio Art CoursesStudio Art CoursesStudio Art Courses

FA 1a Basic Visual Concepts in PaintingFA 1a Basic Visual Concepts in PaintingFA 1a Basic Visual Concepts in PaintingFA 1a Basic Visual Concepts in PaintingFA 1a Basic Visual Concepts in Painting[ ca ]Beginning-level course. Preference to first-year students and sophomores. Studio fee:$30 per semester.An exploration of two-dimensional visualconcepts using oil paint. A semester-longcourse (intended for the beginner) in whichstudents explore concepts of color,composition, drawing, and expression.Observations from still-lifes, models, andlandscapes are translated into traditionaland contemporary ideas as students learnthe basic techniques of oil painting. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Wardwell

FA 1b Elements of Design in ArtFA 1b Elements of Design in ArtFA 1b Elements of Design in ArtFA 1b Elements of Design in ArtFA 1b Elements of Design in Art[ ca ]Beginning-level course. Preference to first-year students and sophomores. Studio fee:$30 per semester.The theoretical and visual study of pictorialform in non-representational drawing. Thisis a beginning-level practical studio course.Usually offered every year.Ms. Fair

FA 3a Introduction to Drawing IFA 3a Introduction to Drawing IFA 3a Introduction to Drawing IFA 3a Introduction to Drawing IFA 3a Introduction to Drawing I[ ca ]Beginning-level course. No previousdrawing experience necessary. Preference tofirst-year students and sophomores. May berepeated once for credit if taught bydifferent instructors. Studio fee: $20 persemester.A studio class that introduces a range ofdrawing materials and methods, intendedfor both studio majors and non-majors.Students will draw from direct observationof still-life, landscape, and the humanfigure. Drawing media may includegraphite, charcoal, ink, and collage as wellas watercolor and pastel. The drawings ofgreat artists throughout history will bestudied to provide examples of what ispossible within this broad and expressivevisual language.Mr. Downey, Ms. Fair, Mr. Gisholt, and Ms.Lichtman

FA 3b Introduction to Drawing IIFA 3b Introduction to Drawing IIFA 3b Introduction to Drawing IIFA 3b Introduction to Drawing IIFA 3b Introduction to Drawing II[ ca ]Beginning-level course. No previousdrawing experience necessary. Preference tofirst-year students and sophomores. May berepeated once for credit if taught bydifferent instructors. Studio fee: $20 persemester.A studio class that introduces a range ofdrawing materials and methods, intendedfor both studio majors and non-majors.Students will draw from direct observationof still-life, landscape and the human figure.Drawing media may include graphite,charcoal, ink, and collage as well aswatercolor and pastel. The drawings of greatartists throughout history will be studied toprovide examples of what is possible withinthis broad and expressive visual language.Mr. Downey, Ms. Fair, Mr. Gisholt, and Ms.Lichtman

FA 4a Three-Dimensional Design IFA 4a Three-Dimensional Design IFA 4a Three-Dimensional Design IFA 4a Three-Dimensional Design IFA 4a Three-Dimensional Design I[ ca ]Beginning-level course. Preference to first-year students and sophomores. May berepeated once for credit if taught bydifferent instructors. Studio fee: $25 persemester.Exploration of three-dimensional aspects ofform, space, and composition utilizing avariety of materials and sculpturaltechniques. Emphasizes students inventingimages through the use of modern materialsand contemporary ideas about sculpture.Assignments are based on abstract thoughtand problem-solving. The intent of thiscourse is to give students a rich studioexperience and promote a fresh andmeaningful approach to visual concepts.Usually offered every semester.Mr. Abrams, Mr. Baenziger, and Ms. Fair

FA 4b Three-Dimensional Design IIFA 4b Three-Dimensional Design IIFA 4b Three-Dimensional Design IIFA 4b Three-Dimensional Design IIFA 4b Three-Dimensional Design II[ ca ]Beginning-level course. Preference to first-year students and sophomores. May berepeated once for credit if taught bydifferent instructors. Studio fee: $25 persemester.See FA 4a for course description. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Abrams, Mr. Baenziger, and Ms. Fair

FA 5b Blurring the BoundariesFA 5b Blurring the BoundariesFA 5b Blurring the BoundariesFA 5b Blurring the BoundariesFA 5b Blurring the Boundaries[ ca ]Studio fee: $25 per semester.This studio course is an opportunity towork both in painting and in sculpture.Students are expected to create a dialoguebetween methods of collage, drawing,monotype, painting, and methods ofconstructing three dimensional objectsincluding mixed media and installation. Weuse paintings as a source for sculpture, andsculpture as a source for painting. Therewill be an additional two hours ofmonitored shop time required to attendweekly outside of scheduled class time.Usually offered every year.Ms. Fair

FA 6a Implicating the Body in SculptureFA 6a Implicating the Body in SculptureFA 6a Implicating the Body in SculptureFA 6a Implicating the Body in SculptureFA 6a Implicating the Body in Sculpture[ ca ]Prerequisite: FA 4a. Studio fee: $25 persemester.Explores how the body can be involved inthe subject of making sculpture. Examinesdifferent ways in which the body is used asa source including observation, process,fragmentation, narrative, and performance.Projects are introduced through slides fromcontemporary artists implementing theconcepts put forth. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Fair

FA 7b Life PaintingFA 7b Life PaintingFA 7b Life PaintingFA 7b Life PaintingFA 7b Life Painting[ ca ]Prerequisite: Any studio art course. Studiofee: $25 per semester.A semester-long course dedicated to thepractice and study of the human form.Students work in oil paint from live modelsfor the duration of the course. Studentsexplore historical and contemporarypainting issues surrounding art makingfrom the model. Usually offered everyspring.Mr. Wardwell

FA 98a Independent Study in Studio ArtFA 98a Independent Study in Studio ArtFA 98a Independent Study in Studio ArtFA 98a Independent Study in Studio ArtFA 98a Independent Study in Studio ArtPrerequisites: Normally open only to studiomajors in their junior and senior years.Appropriate prerequisites. As the number oftimes FA 98a may be taken is limited bydepartment regulations, the interestedstudent should consult the departmentstudio advising head and his or her advisor.Appropriate studio fees will be charged.Usually offered every year.Staff

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FA 99b Senior Research in Studio ArtFA 99b Senior Research in Studio ArtFA 99b Senior Research in Studio ArtFA 99b Senior Research in Studio ArtFA 99b Senior Research in Studio ArtPrerequisites: A grade point average in finearts courses of 3.00. Interested studiostudents must take FA 98a in the fallsemester of their senior year, in addition toFA 110a and 110b. At the beginning of thespring semester, students wishing to pursuehonors will have their artwork reviewed bystudio faculty. Based on this review, eligiblestudents will be given permission to enrollin FA 99b for the spring semester.Appropriate studio fees will be charged forstudio courses.Usually offered every year.Staff

FA 103a Intermediate Drawing IFA 103a Intermediate Drawing IFA 103a Intermediate Drawing IFA 103a Intermediate Drawing IFA 103a Intermediate Drawing I[ ca ]Recommended for students who have hadprevious drawing experience. Studio fee:$30 per semester.Intended for students seeking drawingexperience beyond FA 3a and for studio artmajors. Various materials and methods ofdrawing are used, as historical andcontemporary works are studied throughslides and museum strips. Students honebasic skills, and use drawing as anincreasingly personal language.Mr. Wardwell

FA 103b Intermediate Drawing IIFA 103b Intermediate Drawing IIFA 103b Intermediate Drawing IIFA 103b Intermediate Drawing IIFA 103b Intermediate Drawing II[ ca ]Recommended for students who have hadprevious drawing experience. Studio fee:$30 per semester.See FA 103a.Mr. Wardwell

FA 104a Advanced Drawing IFA 104a Advanced Drawing IFA 104a Advanced Drawing IFA 104a Advanced Drawing IFA 104a Advanced Drawing I[ ca ]Prerequisites: FA 103a and 103b orpermission of the instructor. Studio fee: $30per semester.Offers a wide range of experience indrawing. Perceptual and conceptual issueswill be pursued, and students will beencouraged to concentrate on the morecomplex personal and creative aspects ofdrawing. Course may be repeated for onesemester. Usually offered every year.Mr. Campbell

FA 104b Advanced Drawing IIFA 104b Advanced Drawing IIFA 104b Advanced Drawing IIFA 104b Advanced Drawing IIFA 104b Advanced Drawing II[ ca ]Prerequisites: FA 103a and 103b orpermission of the instructor. Studio fee: $30per semester.See 104a for course description. Acontinuation of FA 104a. Course may berepeated for one semester. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Campbell

FA 105a Introduction to Printmaking:FA 105a Introduction to Printmaking:FA 105a Introduction to Printmaking:FA 105a Introduction to Printmaking:FA 105a Introduction to Printmaking:IntaglioIntaglioIntaglioIntaglioIntaglio[ ca ]Prerequisite: Previous drawing experience.Studio fee: $50 per semester. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken FA 106a (Workshop inPrintmaking: Intaglio) in previous years.An introduction to intaglio printmaking.Students develop a portfolio of prints usingfundamental techniques for drawing on ametal plate. Class demonstration will besupplemented with slide lectures and tripsto museums to look at prints in person.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Gisholt

FA 105b Introduction to Printmaking:FA 105b Introduction to Printmaking:FA 105b Introduction to Printmaking:FA 105b Introduction to Printmaking:FA 105b Introduction to Printmaking:Woodcut and ReliefWoodcut and ReliefWoodcut and ReliefWoodcut and ReliefWoodcut and Relief[ ca ]Prerequisite: Previous drawing experience.Studio fee: $50 per semester.Introduction to relief printmaking usinglinoleum and woodblock. Students becomefamiliar with working in a print shop, howto use color in printmaking, planningimages, direct drawing on wood, and how tocritique printmaking in a group setting.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Gisholt

FA 107a Beginning PaintingFA 107a Beginning PaintingFA 107a Beginning PaintingFA 107a Beginning PaintingFA 107a Beginning Painting[ ca ]Prerequisites: Previous drawing experience.Studio fee: $40 per semester.FA 107a and 107b are two parts of ayearlong experience, intended to be enteredin the fall, and continued in the spring.This is a six hour per week studio classrecommended for freshman and sophomorestudio art majors or other students desiringan in-depth painting course. Color theoryand various methods of oil painting will beintroduced while working from landscape,still life and the figure. Museum trips andslide lectures will augment studio work.Ms. Lichtman

FA 107b Beginning Painting IIFA 107b Beginning Painting IIFA 107b Beginning Painting IIFA 107b Beginning Painting IIFA 107b Beginning Painting II[ ca ]Prerequisites: FA 107a or permission of theinstructor. Studio fee: $40 per semester.FA 107a and 107b are two parts of ayearlong experience, intended to be enteredin the fall, and continued in the spring.This is a six hour per week studio classrecommended for freshman and sophomorestudio art majors or other students desiringan in-depth painting course. Color theoryand various methods of oil painting will beintroduced while working from landscape,still life and the figure. Museum trips andslide lectures will augment studio work.Ms. Lichtman

FA 108a Intermediate PaintingFA 108a Intermediate PaintingFA 108a Intermediate PaintingFA 108a Intermediate PaintingFA 108a Intermediate Painting[ ca ]Prerequisite: FA 107a and FA 107b orpermission of the instructor. Studio fee: $40per semester.An intermediate-level painting course,emphasizing the plastic and formal meansnecessary to create work that will becomean increasingly personal statement. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Gisholt

FA 108b Intermediate Painting IIFA 108b Intermediate Painting IIFA 108b Intermediate Painting IIFA 108b Intermediate Painting IIFA 108b Intermediate Painting II[ ca ]Prerequisite: FA 108a or permission of theinstructor. Studio fee: $40 per semester.An intermediate-level painting course,emphasizing the plastic and formal meansnecessary to create work that will becomean increasingly personal statement. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Gisholt

FA 109a Introduction to Printmaking:FA 109a Introduction to Printmaking:FA 109a Introduction to Printmaking:FA 109a Introduction to Printmaking:FA 109a Introduction to Printmaking:LithographyLithographyLithographyLithographyLithography[ ca ]Prerequisite: Previous drawing experience.Studio fee: $50 per semester.Focus on using lithography to create fine artprints. Students start with direct drawingon plates using lithographic crayon andthen move on to digitally generated images.Specific assignments are given to explorethe visual possibilities of lithography.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Gisholt

FA 109b Introduction to Printmaking:FA 109b Introduction to Printmaking:FA 109b Introduction to Printmaking:FA 109b Introduction to Printmaking:FA 109b Introduction to Printmaking:SilkscreenSilkscreenSilkscreenSilkscreenSilkscreen[ ca ]Prerequisite: Previous drawing experience.Studio fee: $50 per semester.Explores silkscreen using photographicstencil techniques. Students learn how togenerate stencils that are handmade andcomputer-generated. The relationshipbetween fine art and commercial printing isdiscussed. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Gisholt

FA 110a Senior StudioFA 110a Senior StudioFA 110a Senior StudioFA 110a Senior StudioFA 110a Senior Studio[ ca ]Prerequisite: FA 108a and b, 112a and b, orpermission of the instructor. Studio fee: $40per semester.FA 110a and FA 110b are considered twohalves of a full year experience required forstudio art majors. Heuristic in nature, thiscourse culminates in a final studio facultyreview of the work produced. Review willtake the form of an exhibition. Studentwork can be undertaken in sculpture orpainting or a combination of both. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Campbell or Mr. Baenziger

FA 110b Senior Studio IIFA 110b Senior Studio IIFA 110b Senior Studio IIFA 110b Senior Studio IIFA 110b Senior Studio II[ ca ]Prerequisite: FA 108a and b, 112a and b, orpermission of the instructor. Studio fee: $40per semester.FA 110a and FA 110b are considered twohalves of a full year experience required forstudio art majors. Heuristic in nature, thiscourse culminates in a final studio facultyreview of the work produced. Review willtake the form of an exhibition. Studentwork can be undertaken in sculpture orpainting or a combination of both. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Campbell or Mr. Baenziger

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FA 112a Intermediate SculptureFA 112a Intermediate SculptureFA 112a Intermediate SculptureFA 112a Intermediate SculptureFA 112a Intermediate Sculpture[ ca ]Prerequisites: FA 4a or FA 4b or FA111a orFA 111b or permission of the instructor.Studio fee: $50 per semester.Offers an in-depth examination ofsculptural concepts ranging from objects toinstallations, site specific works, and more.Students will be encouraged to developtheir own visual vocabulary and tounderstand their ideas in the context ofcontemporary sculpture.Mr. Baenziger

FA 112b Intermediate Sculpture IIFA 112b Intermediate Sculpture IIFA 112b Intermediate Sculpture IIFA 112b Intermediate Sculpture IIFA 112b Intermediate Sculpture II[ ca ]Prerequisites: FA 112a. Studio fee: $50 persemester.Exploration of diverse sculptural conceptsutilizing various materials and techniques.Emphasis on personal motivation anddevelopment. Usually offered every year.Mr. Baenziger

FA 116a Intermediate PrintmakingFA 116a Intermediate PrintmakingFA 116a Intermediate PrintmakingFA 116a Intermediate PrintmakingFA 116a Intermediate Printmaking[ ca ]Prerequisite: previous drawing experience.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken FA 106a asIntermediate Printmaking in previous years.Studio fee: $50 per semester.Seeks to develop a contemporary attitudetoward printmaking. Familiarizes theintermediate printmaker with a range ofprintmaking techniques, such as intaglio,collagraph, relief, and lithography.Traditional and digital techniques arediscussed. Intended for students who havetaken FA 105a or b, 109a or b or post-baccalaurate students in studio art. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Gisholt

FA 117b Sculpture in the Age of New MediaFA 117b Sculpture in the Age of New MediaFA 117b Sculpture in the Age of New MediaFA 117b Sculpture in the Age of New MediaFA 117b Sculpture in the Age of New Media[ ca ]Studio fee: $50 per semester.Explores emerging technologies to visualizeand fabricate sculpture. Equal emphasis isplaced on lab and studio study of possibleapplications of digital video, 3-D modeling,etc., in the generation of three-dimensionalobjects both virtual and physical. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Abrams

FA 118b Drawing upon LiteratureFA 118b Drawing upon LiteratureFA 118b Drawing upon LiteratureFA 118b Drawing upon LiteratureFA 118b Drawing upon Literature[ ca ]Studio fee: $20 per semester.An interdisciplinary team-taught coursebringing together the practice of studio artand the study of literature. Students useRussian fiction and poetry (and somecritical theory) as source material for thecreation of visual images: drawings invarious media, watercolors, prints, andphotographs. Usually offered every thirdyear.Ms. Lichtman and Ms. Miller

FA 200d Post-Baccalaureate Tutorial/FA 200d Post-Baccalaureate Tutorial/FA 200d Post-Baccalaureate Tutorial/FA 200d Post-Baccalaureate Tutorial/FA 200d Post-Baccalaureate Tutorial/Independent StudyIndependent StudyIndependent StudyIndependent StudyIndependent StudyMr. Campbell or Ms. Lichtman

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FA 12a History of Asian ArtFA 12a History of Asian ArtFA 12a History of Asian ArtFA 12a History of Asian ArtFA 12a History of Asian Art[ ca nw ]A selective survey of the art of the threemajor Asian areas: India, China, and Japan.Usually offered every year.Ms. Wong

FA 13b Buddhist ArtFA 13b Buddhist ArtFA 13b Buddhist ArtFA 13b Buddhist ArtFA 13b Buddhist Art[ ca nw ]The history of Buddhist art on the Silkroad.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Wong

FA 15b Arts of the Ming DynastyFA 15b Arts of the Ming DynastyFA 15b Arts of the Ming DynastyFA 15b Arts of the Ming DynastyFA 15b Arts of the Ming Dynasty[ ca nw ]Examines a broad array of arts from theMing Dynasty (1368-1644). The first half ofthe course focuses on activities in andaround the Chinese court. The second halfconcentrates on monuments related toliterati and popular cultures. Usuallyoffered every three years.Ms. Wong

FA 17a History of Art I: From Antiquity toFA 17a History of Art I: From Antiquity toFA 17a History of Art I: From Antiquity toFA 17a History of Art I: From Antiquity toFA 17a History of Art I: From Antiquity tothe Middle Agesthe Middle Agesthe Middle Agesthe Middle Agesthe Middle Ages[ ca ]A survey of major styles in architecture,sculpture, and painting from prehistorictimes to the Gothic cathedral. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. McClendon

FA 18b History of Art II: From theFA 18b History of Art II: From theFA 18b History of Art II: From theFA 18b History of Art II: From theFA 18b History of Art II: From theRenaissance to the Modern AgeRenaissance to the Modern AgeRenaissance to the Modern AgeRenaissance to the Modern AgeRenaissance to the Modern Age[ ca ]Open to first-year students and sophomores.A study of the major styles in architecture,painting, and sculpture of the West fromthe Renaissance to the early 20th century.Usually offered every year.Mr. Unglaub

FA 19b Lives of the ArtistsFA 19b Lives of the ArtistsFA 19b Lives of the ArtistsFA 19b Lives of the ArtistsFA 19b Lives of the Artists[ ca ]Integrates the study of works of art with theliterature of artists’ lives, which serves asthe foundation to understanding the genesisof human creativity. Diverse historicalperiods and varying levels of fame will bereflected in the choice of artists to bestudied. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Scott

FA 20b Introduction to Visual CultureFA 20b Introduction to Visual CultureFA 20b Introduction to Visual CultureFA 20b Introduction to Visual CultureFA 20b Introduction to Visual Culture[ ca ]Analyzes the visual culture from the 19thcentury to the present, including thematerial culture of design and fashion, aswell as the image culture of photography,television, and cyberspace. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

FA 21b Survey of Western ArchitectureFA 21b Survey of Western ArchitectureFA 21b Survey of Western ArchitectureFA 21b Survey of Western ArchitectureFA 21b Survey of Western Architecture[ ca ]Especially recommended for first-yearstudents, sophomores, and fine arts majors.A historical survey of Western architecturefrom prehistoric times to the present.Traces the various stages of architecturaldevelopment in Europe and America in achronological format. Usually offered everythird year.Staff

FA 22b History of Boston ArchitectureFA 22b History of Boston ArchitectureFA 22b History of Boston ArchitectureFA 22b History of Boston ArchitectureFA 22b History of Boston Architecture[ ca ]A survey of the history of Bostonarchitecture and urban planning from thefirst settlement in 1630 to thecontemporary city. The presentation will bechronological and divided into foursections: Colonial, Federal, Victorian, andModern. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Orwig

FA 24b Twentieth-Century andFA 24b Twentieth-Century andFA 24b Twentieth-Century andFA 24b Twentieth-Century andFA 24b Twentieth-Century andContemporary Latin American ArtContemporary Latin American ArtContemporary Latin American ArtContemporary Latin American ArtContemporary Latin American Art[ ca nw ]This course is a selective survey of theoutstanding figures and movements thathave made significant contributions to thehistory of Latin American art. Special focuswill be on Mexican, Puerto Rican,Argentinean, Guatemalan, and Cubanartists. Usually offered every third year.Staff

FA 39b Islamic Art and ArchitectureFA 39b Islamic Art and ArchitectureFA 39b Islamic Art and ArchitectureFA 39b Islamic Art and ArchitectureFA 39b Islamic Art and Architecture[ ca nw ]Introduces arts of the Islamic lands fromseventh-century Syria to 16th-centuryTurkey, Iran, and India. Provides anoverview of major themes and regionalvariations, and their socio-historicalcontext.Staff

FA 40b The Formation of Jewish, Christian,FA 40b The Formation of Jewish, Christian,FA 40b The Formation of Jewish, Christian,FA 40b The Formation of Jewish, Christian,FA 40b The Formation of Jewish, Christian,and Islamic Artand Islamic Artand Islamic Artand Islamic Artand Islamic Art[ ca ]The origins and development of thesynagogue, church, mosque, and related artsin the first millennium C.E. Emphasis onthe debate among these three great religionsabout the proper form and function of artand architecture. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. McClendon

FA 41a Art and the Origins of EuropeFA 41a Art and the Origins of EuropeFA 41a Art and the Origins of EuropeFA 41a Art and the Origins of EuropeFA 41a Art and the Origins of Europe[ ca ]Architecture, sculpture, and painting inEastern and Western Europe from thedecline of the Roman Empire to theCrusades. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. McClendon

FA 42b The Age of CathedralsFA 42b The Age of CathedralsFA 42b The Age of CathedralsFA 42b The Age of CathedralsFA 42b The Age of Cathedrals[ ca ]Architecture, sculpture, and painting(including stained glass) in Western Europefrom the 12th to the 15th century withparticular attention to the great churches ofmedieval France. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. McClendon

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FA 43a The Art of Medieval EnglandFA 43a The Art of Medieval EnglandFA 43a The Art of Medieval EnglandFA 43a The Art of Medieval EnglandFA 43a The Art of Medieval England[ ca ]A survey of art and architecture from theend of the Roman Empire to theRenaissance. Particular concern for thesynthesis of native and foreign cultures andtheir artistic styles, resulting from thebarbarian invasions, the Norman conquest,and political rivalry with France. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Mr. McClendon

FA 45a St. Peter’s and the VaticanFA 45a St. Peter’s and the VaticanFA 45a St. Peter’s and the VaticanFA 45a St. Peter’s and the VaticanFA 45a St. Peter’s and the Vatican[ ca ]The history, growth, and development ofChristendom’s most famous shrine, withparticular concern for the relationshipbetween the design and decoration of theRenaissance/Baroque church and palacecomplex and their early Christian andmedieval predecessors. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. McClendon

FA 51a Art of the Early Renaissance in ItalyFA 51a Art of the Early Renaissance in ItalyFA 51a Art of the Early Renaissance in ItalyFA 51a Art of the Early Renaissance in ItalyFA 51a Art of the Early Renaissance in Italy[ ca ]Major painters, sculptors, and architects inRome, Florence, and Venice from Masaccioto Leonardo da Vinci. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Unglaub

FA 54b Renaissance Art in Northern EuropeFA 54b Renaissance Art in Northern EuropeFA 54b Renaissance Art in Northern EuropeFA 54b Renaissance Art in Northern EuropeFA 54b Renaissance Art in Northern Europe[ ca ]A survey of the art of the Netherlands,Germany, and France in the 15th and 16thcenturies. Cultural developments such asthe invention of printing, the ProtestantReformation, and the practices of alchemyand witchcraft will be considered throughthe work of major artists. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. Unglaub

FA 58b High and Late Renaissance in ItalyFA 58b High and Late Renaissance in ItalyFA 58b High and Late Renaissance in ItalyFA 58b High and Late Renaissance in ItalyFA 58b High and Late Renaissance in Italy[ ca ]A study of 16th-century painting, sculpture,and architecture from Leonardo da Vinci toTintoretto. Usually offered every year.Mr. Unglaub

FA 60a Baroque in Italy and SpainFA 60a Baroque in Italy and SpainFA 60a Baroque in Italy and SpainFA 60a Baroque in Italy and SpainFA 60a Baroque in Italy and Spain[ ca ]The artistic spectacle of Papal Rome andHapsburg Spain is explored. The works ofCaravaggio, Bernini, and Velazquez capturethe contradictions of the age: sensuality/spirituality, ecstasy/piety, degradation/deliverance, realism/idealism, exuberance/restraint, and statecraft/propaganda.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Unglaub

FA 61b Inventing Tradition: Women asFA 61b Inventing Tradition: Women asFA 61b Inventing Tradition: Women asFA 61b Inventing Tradition: Women asFA 61b Inventing Tradition: Women asArtists, Women as ArtArtists, Women as ArtArtists, Women as ArtArtists, Women as ArtArtists, Women as Art[ ca ]The role of women in the history of art, ascreators of art, and as the subject of it.Issues of gender and representation will bediscussed, using the lives and art of womenfrom the Renaissance to contemporary art.Usually offered every third year.Staff

FA 63a The Age of Rubens and RembrandtFA 63a The Age of Rubens and RembrandtFA 63a The Age of Rubens and RembrandtFA 63a The Age of Rubens and RembrandtFA 63a The Age of Rubens and Rembrandt[ ca ]Explores the major figures of 17th-centurypainting in the Netherlands and Flanders:Rubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, andVermeer. During this time, the ideal ofRenaissance painter/courtier gives way tothe birth of the modern artist in an openmarket, revolutionizing the subjects,themes, and styles of painting. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Unglaub

FA 70a Paris/New York: Revolutions ofFA 70a Paris/New York: Revolutions ofFA 70a Paris/New York: Revolutions ofFA 70a Paris/New York: Revolutions ofFA 70a Paris/New York: Revolutions ofModernismModernismModernismModernismModernism[ ca ]A chronological survey of painting andsculpture from the French Revolution toWorld War II. Emphasis on the rise ofmodernism with Manet and theImpressionists, Picasso and the language ofCubism, and the Abstract Expressionistgeneration in America. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Scott

FA 71a Modern Art and Modern CultureFA 71a Modern Art and Modern CultureFA 71a Modern Art and Modern CultureFA 71a Modern Art and Modern CultureFA 71a Modern Art and Modern Culture[ ca ]A thematic study of the modernism in 20th-century painting and sculpture,emphasizing three trends: primitivism,spiritualism, and the redefinition of reality.Individual artists and art movements willbe examined in the context of literature,politics, and aesthetic theory. Artistsinclude Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky, andDuchamp. Usually offered every third year.Staff

FA 75a High Art/Low Art: Modern Art andFA 75a High Art/Low Art: Modern Art andFA 75a High Art/Low Art: Modern Art andFA 75a High Art/Low Art: Modern Art andFA 75a High Art/Low Art: Modern Art andPopular CulturePopular CulturePopular CulturePopular CulturePopular Culture[ ca ]Examines the relationship between high, orelite, culture and popular culture in the20th century. How have major modernistmovements such as Impressionism,Cubism, and Pop Art been influenced bymass culture? What happens to traditionaldefinitions of art in the age of masscommunication? Topics include caricature,comics, advertising, and “the image world”of film and television. Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

FA 76b History of PhotographyFA 76b History of PhotographyFA 76b History of PhotographyFA 76b History of PhotographyFA 76b History of Photography[ ca ]The history of photography from itsinvention in 1839 to the present, with anemphasis on developments in America.Photography is studied as a documentaryand as an artistic medium. Topics includeAlfred Stieglitz and the photo-secession,Depression-era documentary, Robert Frankand street photography, and post-modernphotography. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

FA 92a History of Art: Internship andFA 92a History of Art: Internship andFA 92a History of Art: Internship andFA 92a History of Art: Internship andFA 92a History of Art: Internship andAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisStudents may apply in the spring semesterfor internships, of one- and two-semestercommitment, for the following academicyear at the Rose Art Museum. Focus maycenter in the areas of education, registrar,exibition installation, or curatorial work.All student applications, with preferencegiven to upperclassmen, must be endorsedby a faculty recommendation. The Rose ArtMuseum staff interviews and decides uponthe interns. Usually offered every semester.Staff

FA 98b Independent Study in Art HistoryFA 98b Independent Study in Art HistoryFA 98b Independent Study in Art HistoryFA 98b Independent Study in Art HistoryFA 98b Independent Study in Art HistoryPrerequisites: Normally open only to arthistory majors in their junior and senioryears. As the number of times FA 98b maybe taken is limited by departmentregulations, the interested student shouldconsult the art history advising head andhis or her advisor.Usually offered every year.Staff

FA 99d Senior Research in History of ArtFA 99d Senior Research in History of ArtFA 99d Senior Research in History of ArtFA 99d Senior Research in History of ArtFA 99d Senior Research in History of ArtPrerequisites: A grade point average in finearts courses of 3.00. Art history studentspetition at the beginning of their senioryear.Usually offered every year.Staff

FA 102a American Avant-Garde Film andFA 102a American Avant-Garde Film andFA 102a American Avant-Garde Film andFA 102a American Avant-Garde Film andFA 102a American Avant-Garde Film andVideoVideoVideoVideoVideo[ ca ]Prerequisite: FILM 100a.The tradition of independent film and videoart in the United States from 1920 to thepresent. Artists include Maya Deren, StanBrakhage, Bill Viola, and Yvonne Rainer.Usually offered every second year.Staff

FA 120a Modern ArchitectureFA 120a Modern ArchitectureFA 120a Modern ArchitectureFA 120a Modern ArchitectureFA 120a Modern Architecture[ ca ]Survey of 19th- and 20th-centuryarchitecture. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

FA 121a Contemporary ArchitectureFA 121a Contemporary ArchitectureFA 121a Contemporary ArchitectureFA 121a Contemporary ArchitectureFA 121a Contemporary Architecture[ ca ]A study of stylistic and technologicaldevelopments in post-World War IIarchitecture. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

FA 123a American PaintingFA 123a American PaintingFA 123a American PaintingFA 123a American PaintingFA 123a American Painting[ ca ]A survey of American painting from thecolonial period to the present. Usuallyoffered every third year.Staff

FA 130a Twentieth-Century American ArtFA 130a Twentieth-Century American ArtFA 130a Twentieth-Century American ArtFA 130a Twentieth-Century American ArtFA 130a Twentieth-Century American Art[ ca ]A chronological survey of American artfrom 1900 to 1990. Movements studiedinclude social realism, abstractexpressionism, and pop art. Usually offeredevery third year.Staff

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FA 170b Nineteenth-Century EuropeanFA 170b Nineteenth-Century EuropeanFA 170b Nineteenth-Century EuropeanFA 170b Nineteenth-Century EuropeanFA 170b Nineteenth-Century EuropeanPainting and SculpturePainting and SculpturePainting and SculpturePainting and SculpturePainting and Sculpture[ ca ]A survey of movements in painting andsculpture from the French Revolutionthrough the periods of Romanticism,Realism, and Impressionism. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Scott

FA 171a Impressionism: Avant-GardeFA 171a Impressionism: Avant-GardeFA 171a Impressionism: Avant-GardeFA 171a Impressionism: Avant-GardeFA 171a Impressionism: Avant-GardeRebellion in ContextRebellion in ContextRebellion in ContextRebellion in ContextRebellion in Context[ ca wi ]Focuses on the major artists from the period1863-86, from the time of Manet and theSalon des Refuses, through the eight groupexhibitions of Monet, Renoir, Degas,Cezanne, Pissarro, Morisot, and Cassatt andcompany. The antithesis of Impressionism,its academic rivals, the backdrop of thesociopolitical context, the Second Empire,and the Third Republic, will be provided, aswell as the roots of the movement’sdissolution. Usually offered every thirdyear.Ms. Scott

FA 171b Contemporary Painting andFA 171b Contemporary Painting andFA 171b Contemporary Painting andFA 171b Contemporary Painting andFA 171b Contemporary Painting andSculptureSculptureSculptureSculptureSculpture[ ca ]Survey of developments in painting andsculpture since World War II, withemphasis on American art. Consideration ofmajor trends of the period, includingAbstract Expressionism, Pop Art,Minimalism, Color Field Painting, andRealism. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Kalb

FA 172a History of Modern Sculpture:FA 172a History of Modern Sculpture:FA 172a History of Modern Sculpture:FA 172a History of Modern Sculpture:FA 172a History of Modern Sculpture:Statue, Structure, and SiteStatue, Structure, and SiteStatue, Structure, and SiteStatue, Structure, and SiteStatue, Structure, and Site[ ca ]Charts the development of sculpture for19th-century practice, best exemplified bythe work of Auguste Rodin, to theconceptual art projects of contemporarytimes. Focus is on monumental sculpture,especially expressions of public art fromstatue to structure, up to site(environmental art and earthworks) andinstallation art. Usually offered every thirdyear.Ms. Scott

FA 173a Georgia O’Keeffe and StieglitzFA 173a Georgia O’Keeffe and StieglitzFA 173a Georgia O’Keeffe and StieglitzFA 173a Georgia O’Keeffe and StieglitzFA 173a Georgia O’Keeffe and StieglitzCircleCircleCircleCircleCircle[ ca ]The focus of this lecture course will be theart of Georgia O’Keeffe, her stylisticevolution, sources, and collaboration withcontemporaries, especially Stieglitz, Strand,Dove, Demuth, Marin, and Hartley. Theircollective aesthetic aspirations will be setagainst early 20th-century Modernism andimportant recent trends from Europe.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Scott

FA 173b Picasso and MatisseFA 173b Picasso and MatisseFA 173b Picasso and MatisseFA 173b Picasso and MatisseFA 173b Picasso and Matisse[ ca ]Examines the major contributions of allperiods of Picasso’s career, with specialfocus on the development of Cubism,counterbalanced with the color expressionof Matisse and the Fauves. The larger circleof artists, poets, and patrons associatedwith both these masters—from Juan Gris,Fernard Leger, and especially GeorgesBraque to Gertrude Stein and GuillaumeApollinaire—forms the core subject matter.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Scott

FA 174b Post-Impressionism andFA 174b Post-Impressionism andFA 174b Post-Impressionism andFA 174b Post-Impressionism andFA 174b Post-Impressionism andSymbolism 1880-1910Symbolism 1880-1910Symbolism 1880-1910Symbolism 1880-1910Symbolism 1880-1910[ ca wi ]The course curriculum covers Post-Impressionist artists Seurat, Cezanne, VanGogh, and Gauguin, and more broadly,Symbolist trends, Expressionism, and artnouveau at the end of the 19th century.These trends are followed throughchronologically to the early 20th century inthe art of Matisse and the Fauves, and inGerman Expressionism. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Ms. Scott

FA 175b Avant-Garde Art in the TwentiethFA 175b Avant-Garde Art in the TwentiethFA 175b Avant-Garde Art in the TwentiethFA 175b Avant-Garde Art in the TwentiethFA 175b Avant-Garde Art in the TwentiethCenturyCenturyCenturyCenturyCentury[ wi ca ]Prerequisite: FA 18b.The avant-garde tradition has alwaysexplored the boundaries between art andnon-art through unconventional use ofmaterials and media. Examines themovements of Dadaism, Surrealism, andPop Art and focuses on selected artists suchas Duchamp, Magritte, Warhol, Sherman,and Barney. Usually offered every thirdyear.Staff

FA 177b Twentieth-Century European ArtFA 177b Twentieth-Century European ArtFA 177b Twentieth-Century European ArtFA 177b Twentieth-Century European ArtFA 177b Twentieth-Century European Artand Architecture in Berlinand Architecture in Berlinand Architecture in Berlinand Architecture in Berlinand Architecture in Berlin[ ca ]Course to be taught at Brandeis summerprogram in Berlin.Survey and analysis of the most importanttrends in 20th-century German andEuropean art and architecture with anemphasis on the modernist period.Presented within their respective historicalcontexts with special emphasis on the roleof Berlin. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Berkin

FA 181b The Art of JapanFA 181b The Art of JapanFA 181b The Art of JapanFA 181b The Art of JapanFA 181b The Art of Japan[ ca nw ]A survey of Japanese art from antiquity tothe modern period. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Wong

FA 182a The Art of ChinaFA 182a The Art of ChinaFA 182a The Art of ChinaFA 182a The Art of ChinaFA 182a The Art of China[ ca nw ]A survey of Chinese art from antiquity tothe Ch’ing dynasty. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Wong

FA 184a Studies in Asian ArtFA 184a Studies in Asian ArtFA 184a Studies in Asian ArtFA 184a Studies in Asian ArtFA 184a Studies in Asian Art[ ca nw ]Usually offered every third year.Ms. Wong

FA 191b Studies in Renaissance andFA 191b Studies in Renaissance andFA 191b Studies in Renaissance andFA 191b Studies in Renaissance andFA 191b Studies in Renaissance andBaroque ArtBaroque ArtBaroque ArtBaroque ArtBaroque Art[ ca wi ]Usually offered every third year.Mr. Unglaub

FA 192a Studies in Modern ArtFA 192a Studies in Modern ArtFA 192a Studies in Modern ArtFA 192a Studies in Modern ArtFA 192a Studies in Modern Art[ ca ]Topics may vary from year to year and thecourse may be repeated for credit.An undergraduate seminar, open toconcentrators and minors, that analyzesartists, stylistic movements, and thecultural and social background of variousartistic periods from the 19th and 20thcenturies. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Kalb or Ms. Scott

FA 194b Studies in American ArtFA 194b Studies in American ArtFA 194b Studies in American ArtFA 194b Studies in American ArtFA 194b Studies in American Art[ ca ]Usually offered every third year.Staff

FA 197b Methods and Approaches in theFA 197b Methods and Approaches in theFA 197b Methods and Approaches in theFA 197b Methods and Approaches in theFA 197b Methods and Approaches in theHistory of ArtHistory of ArtHistory of ArtHistory of ArtHistory of Art[ ca wi ]Usually offered every year.Ms. Scott



CLAS 133aCLAS 133aCLAS 133aCLAS 133aCLAS 133aThe Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece

CLAS 134bCLAS 134bCLAS 134bCLAS 134bCLAS 134bThe Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome

CLAS 145bCLAS 145bCLAS 145bCLAS 145bCLAS 145bTopics in Greek and Roman Art andArchaeology

CLAS 150bCLAS 150bCLAS 150bCLAS 150bCLAS 150bPompeii: Life in the Shadow of Vesuvius



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French Language and Literature Courses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


As Michel de Montaigne wrote, “learning to speak, read, write,and think a new language teaches us to knock off our roughcorners by rubbing our minds against other people’s.” The Frenchprogram puts Montaigne’s maxim to use by allowing students tostudy the historical development of French culture in Europe andFrancophone culture throughout the world. The cultural capitalrepresented by French language and culture played a crucial roleboth in the creation of a French national identity and in theresponse to it in many Francophone countries and in modernFrance today. The French curriculum is designed to teachstudents to express themselves clearly and effectively in writtenand oral French, as well as to acquaint them with the historicaldepth and geographical breadth of literary and cultural expressionin French.


Students considering a French major should complete thelanguage requirement as soon as possible. Students who completea 30-level French course or earn an AP French score of 4 or anSAT II score of 620 in French are advised to enroll in FREN 104band/or FREN 105a. Students with an AP French score of 5 shouldenroll in FREN 105a or FREN 106b. Normally, students shouldtake FREN 106b, and FREN 110a, and/or FREN 111a beforetaking courses numbered above FREN 111. Students interested inlearning more about the major, the minor, or about studyingabroad are encouraged to speak with the undergraduate advisinghead in French. Please note: many French majors and minorschoose to study abroad for all or part of their junior year.

How to Fulfill the Language RequirementHow to Fulfill the Language RequirementHow to Fulfill the Language RequirementHow to Fulfill the Language RequirementHow to Fulfill the Language Requirement

The foreign language requirement is met by successful completion ofa third semester course (numbered in the 30s) in the languageprogram.

How to Choose a Course at Your LevelHow to Choose a Course at Your LevelHow to Choose a Course at Your LevelHow to Choose a Course at Your LevelHow to Choose a Course at Your Level

To choose the appropriate course, you need to take a placement exam.It is a self-graded exam that you can access online atwww.brandeis.edu/registrar/frentest.html. After finishing the exam,complete the questionnaire online. A faculty member will thencontact you to discuss your placement. Students who fail to take theplacement exam will not be permitted to enroll.

If you have a score of 620 or above on the French SAT II, or a score of4 or 5 on the French AP exam, these scores will automatically fulfillthe language requirement, and you are eligible to enroll in 100-levelcourses. See above under “How to Become a Major or a Minor.”


See Romance and Comparative Literature.

Requirements for the Major in FrenchRequirements for the Major in FrenchRequirements for the Major in FrenchRequirements for the Major in FrenchRequirements for the Major in French

The major consists of nine semester courses:

A.A.A.A.A. FREN 106b (The Art of Composition).

B.B.B.B.B. FREN 110a (Cultural Representations) or FREN 111a (TheRepublic).

C.C.C.C.C. Six additional French courses numbered above 111a.

D.D.D.D.D. FREN 97a (Senior Essay—fall semester). After completingFREN 97a in the fall, students who have a 3.5 GPA in Frenchcourses seeking to fulfill requirements for departmental honorscan petition to take FREN 99b, the senior thesis, in the spring.Honors are awarded on the basis of cumulative excellence in allcourses taken in the major, including the senior thesis.

Students seeking credit toward the French major for French coursescross-listed under European Cultural Studies should do all readingand writing assignments in French. (The abbreviation FECS denotesFrench and European Cultural Studies courses.) Majors may receivecredit for the major for related courses taken outside the departmentwith written permission of the undergraduate advising head.

All students pursuing a French major will be assigned an advisor inthe department.

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Requirements for the Minor in FrenchRequirements for the Minor in FrenchRequirements for the Minor in FrenchRequirements for the Minor in FrenchRequirements for the Minor in French

The minor consists of five semester courses:

A.A.A.A.A. FREN 106b (The Art of Composition).

B.B.B.B.B. FREN 110a (Cultural Representations) or FREN 111a (TheRepublic).

C.C.C.C.C. Three additional courses in French numbered above 100. One ofthese may be an FECS (French and European Cultural Studies) course,provided that all reading and writing assignments are completed inFrench. Normally, two courses from study abroad will be acceptedtoward the minor.

All students pursuing a French minor will be assigned an advisor inthe department.


Students may take two 30-level French courses for credit withpermission of the director of language programs.



FREN 10a Beginning FrenchFREN 10a Beginning FrenchFREN 10a Beginning FrenchFREN 10a Beginning FrenchFREN 10a Beginning FrenchPrerequisite: Students enrolling for the firsttime in a French course at Brandeis musttake the online placement examwww.brandeis.edu/registrar/frentest.html.For students with no previous knowledge ofFrench and those with a minimalbackground. Intensive training in the basicsof French grammar, listening,comprehension, speaking, reading, andwriting within the context of French andFrancophone cultures. Usually offered everysemester.Staff

FREN 20b Continuing FrenchFREN 20b Continuing FrenchFREN 20b Continuing FrenchFREN 20b Continuing FrenchFREN 20b Continuing FrenchPrerequisite: FREN 10a or the equivalent.Prerequisite: Students enrolling for the firsttime in a French course at Brandeis musttake the online placement examwww.brandeis.edu/registrar/frentest.html.Continued work in French grammar,listening comprehension, speaking, reading,and writing within the context of Frenchand Francophone cultures. Usually offeredevery semester.Staff

FREN 32a Intermediate French:FREN 32a Intermediate French:FREN 32a Intermediate French:FREN 32a Intermediate French:FREN 32a Intermediate French:ConversationConversationConversationConversationConversation[ fl ]Prerequisite: FREN 20b or the equivalent.Prerequisite: Students enrolling for the firsttime in a French course at Brandeis musttake the online placement examwww.brandeis.edu/registrar/frentest.html.Focuses on improving the speaking abilityof students who wish to develop greaterfluency in conversation while discussingcontemporary French and Francophonecultures. Students continue to improvetheir skills in listening, comprehension,reading, and writing. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

FREN 33a Intermediate French: ReadingFREN 33a Intermediate French: ReadingFREN 33a Intermediate French: ReadingFREN 33a Intermediate French: ReadingFREN 33a Intermediate French: Reading[ fl ]Prerequisite: FREN 20b or the equivalent.Prerequisite: Students enrolling for the firsttime in a French course at Brandeis musttake the online placement examwww.brandeis.edu/registrar/frentest.html.Focuses on improving the reading ability ofstudents who wish to develop greatercompetence in reading comprehension.Selections from modern literature, politicalessays, and newspaper articles, etc., formthe basis for examining various topics inFrench and Francophone cultures. Studentscontinue to improve their skills in listeningcomprehension, speaking, and writing.Usually offered every year.Staff

FREN 34a Intermediate French: Topics inFREN 34a Intermediate French: Topics inFREN 34a Intermediate French: Topics inFREN 34a Intermediate French: Topics inFREN 34a Intermediate French: Topics inFrench and Francophone CulturesFrench and Francophone CulturesFrench and Francophone CulturesFrench and Francophone CulturesFrench and Francophone Cultures[ fl ]Prerequisite: FREN 20b or the equivalent.Prerequisite: Students enrolling for the firsttime in a French course at Brandeis musttake the online placement examwww.brandeis.edu/registrar/frentest.html.Focuses on increasing the knowledge ofstudents who wish to develop greaterunderstanding of fundamental principles ofFrench and Francophone cultures, such aseducation, identity, and so on. Studentscontinue to improve their skills in listeningcomprehension, speaking, reading, andwriting. Usually offered every year.Staff

FREN 97a Senior EssayFREN 97a Senior EssayFREN 97a Senior EssayFREN 97a Senior EssayFREN 97a Senior EssayStudents should consult the undergraduateadvising head before enrolling.FREN 97a offers students an opportunity toproduce a senior essay under the directionof an individual instructor. Studentsnormally enroll in FREN 97a in the fall.Only under exceptional circumstances willstudents enroll in FREN 97a in the spring.Offered every fall.Staff

FREN 98a Independent StudyFREN 98a Independent StudyFREN 98a Independent StudyFREN 98a Independent StudyFREN 98a Independent StudyMay be taken only with the writtenpermission of the undergraduate advisinghead and the chair of the department.Reading and reports under facultysupervision. Offered as needed.Staff

FREN 98b Independent StudyFREN 98b Independent StudyFREN 98b Independent StudyFREN 98b Independent StudyFREN 98b Independent StudyMay be taken only with the writtenpermission of the undergraduate advisinghead and the chair of the department.Reading and reports under facultysupervision. Offered as needed.Staff

FREN 99b Senior ThesisFREN 99b Senior ThesisFREN 99b Senior ThesisFREN 99b Senior ThesisFREN 99b Senior ThesisStudents should consult the undergraduateadvising head before enrolling.Usually offered every year.Staff


All courses are conducted in French unlessotherwise noted. The abbreviation FECSdenotes French and European CulturalStudies courses, which are taught inEnglish.

FREN 104b Advanced Language SkillsFREN 104b Advanced Language SkillsFREN 104b Advanced Language SkillsFREN 104b Advanced Language SkillsFREN 104b Advanced Language Skillsthrough Culturethrough Culturethrough Culturethrough Culturethrough Culture[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: A 30-level French course orthe equivalent.For students who would like to continuestudying French beyond the foreignlanguage requirement. Topics will vary, butall investigate aspects of French andFrancophone cultures, such as Frenchhistory through film, FrenchImpressionism, issues of immigration, orunderstanding contemporary France.Reinforces the acquired skills of speaking,listening, comprehension, reading, andwriting. Usually offered every year.Staff

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FREN 105a France Today: FrenchFREN 105a France Today: FrenchFREN 105a France Today: FrenchFREN 105a France Today: FrenchFREN 105a France Today: FrenchConversationConversationConversationConversationConversation[ hum fl ]Prerequisite: A 30-level French course orthe equivalent, or permission of theinstructor.For students who have acquired knowledgeof conversational French and wish todevelop greater fluency in conversation.Role playing, vocabulary building, andguided speaking and writing activities willdevelop conversational skills for varioussituations. Discussions of contemporarytexts and films assist in vocabularybuilding. Usually offered every semester.Staff

FREN 106b The Art of CompositionFREN 106b The Art of CompositionFREN 106b The Art of CompositionFREN 106b The Art of CompositionFREN 106b The Art of Composition[ hum wi fl ]Prerequisite: FREN 104b or FREN 105a orthe equivalent, or permission of theinstructor.For students who want to improve theirknowledge of written French and developgreater competence in examining andinterpreting texts in order to betterunderstand how to think a la francaise.Focuses on writing résumés, analyzingrécits and portraits, and composingexplications de texte and dissertations.Usually offered every semester.Staff

FREN 110a Cultural RepresentationsFREN 110a Cultural RepresentationsFREN 110a Cultural RepresentationsFREN 110a Cultural RepresentationsFREN 110a Cultural Representations[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalent,or permission of the instructor.A foundation course in French andFrancophone culture, analyzing texts andother cultural phenomena such as film,painting, music, and politics. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

FREN 111a The RepublicFREN 111a The RepublicFREN 111a The RepublicFREN 111a The RepublicFREN 111a The Republic[ hum ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalent,or permission of the instructor.The “Republic” analyzes how therepublican ideal of the citizen devoid ofreligious, ethnic, or gender identity hasfared in different Francophone politicalmilieux. Course involves understandinghow political institutions such asconstititutions, parliaments, and courtsystems interact with reality of modernsocieties in which religious, ethnic, andgender identities play important roles.Usually offered every year.Mr. Randall

FREN 113a French FictionFREN 113a French FictionFREN 113a French FictionFREN 113a French FictionFREN 113a French Fiction[ hum wi ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalentor permission of the instructor.Power, passion, creativity in the Frenchnovel. Major novels of the 19th and early20th centuries by Balzac, Stendhal, GeorgeSand, Flaubert, Zola, and Proust reflectFrance’s social and political upheavals.Topics include psychological analysis,revolution and class conflicts, male andfemale relationships, the creative process.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Kaplan

FREN 114b Quest for the AbsoluteFREN 114b Quest for the AbsoluteFREN 114b Quest for the AbsoluteFREN 114b Quest for the AbsoluteFREN 114b Quest for the Absolute[ hum ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalent,or permission of the instructor. Readings,discussions, and papers in French, withsome translation.Imagination, the drug experience, evenmadness can convey absolute meaning. Weread creative journeys in prose and poetryby Balzac, Baudelaire, Rimbaud, MariaKrysinska, Senghor, Bonnefoy to exploretopics of good and evil; racial and genderidentity; love and intimacy; spiritual faith.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Kaplan

FREN 120a The French Middle Ages: BeforeFREN 120a The French Middle Ages: BeforeFREN 120a The French Middle Ages: BeforeFREN 120a The French Middle Ages: BeforeFREN 120a The French Middle Ages: BeforeFrance Was FranceFrance Was FranceFrance Was FranceFrance Was FranceFrance Was France[ hum ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalent,or permission of the instructor.Before the creation of the French nation-state in the 16th century, what we know asFrance today was a tapestry of feudal andpost-feudal states. The strangeness of thisculture can confound modern understandingas much as many foreign cultures. Studiesworks such as 11th-century hagiographies,Le Roman de la Rose, the knightlyromances of Chretien de Troyes, as well asthe poetry of the troubadours, Christine dePizan and Francois Villon. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Randall

FREN 122b The Renaissance: When FranceFREN 122b The Renaissance: When FranceFREN 122b The Renaissance: When FranceFREN 122b The Renaissance: When FranceFREN 122b The Renaissance: When FranceBecame FranceBecame FranceBecame FranceBecame FranceBecame France[ hum wi ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalent,or permission of the instructor.The creation of the modern nation-state inthe 16th century was inextricably linked tothe literature and art of the period. Thedefense of French language and culture wasthe battle cry of the cultural vanguard ofthe Renaissance. The political and religiousturmoil of the period is matched only bythe intensity and beauty of its artisticcreations. Works studied include Rabelais’sGargantua, Montaigne’s Essays, Margueritede Navarre’s Heptameron, as well as thepoetry of Ronsard, Du Bellay, and LouiseLabe. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Randall

FREN 130a The Seventeenth Century:FREN 130a The Seventeenth Century:FREN 130a The Seventeenth Century:FREN 130a The Seventeenth Century:FREN 130a The Seventeenth Century:Reason and PassionReason and PassionReason and PassionReason and PassionReason and Passion[ hum ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalent,or permission of the instructor.Heart and mind in French Classicism. Thecombat of passion and reason in 17th-century masterpieces of comedy, tragedy,Pascal’s Pensees, and the psychologicalnovel, La princesse de Cleves. Topicsinclude the conflict of love and duty, socialclass, skepticism and religious faith, genderroles. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Kaplan

FREN 133b Visions of Change inFREN 133b Visions of Change inFREN 133b Visions of Change inFREN 133b Visions of Change inFREN 133b Visions of Change inEighteenth-Century French LiteratureEighteenth-Century French LiteratureEighteenth-Century French LiteratureEighteenth-Century French LiteratureEighteenth-Century French Literature[ hum ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalent,or permission of the instructor.An examination of how 18th centuryFrench literature generated new frames ofthinking and how these visions influencedcontemporary values in such areas asreligion, politics, society, education, andthe family. Readings from Voltaire,Montesquieu, Rousseau, Diderot. Specialone-time offering, spring 2007.Ms. Voiret

FREN 135a The Nineteenth CenturyFREN 135a The Nineteenth CenturyFREN 135a The Nineteenth CenturyFREN 135a The Nineteenth CenturyFREN 135a The Nineteenth Century[ hum ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalent,or permission of the instructor.Liberation and selfhood in 19th-centuryFrance: short stories, novels, poetry, andtheater. Topics include love and intimacy,the struggle for identity, gender roles, mythand folklore, religion and secularization.Authors may include Lamartine, Hugo,Desbordes-Valmore, Musset, Nerval, Sand,and Balzac. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Kaplan

FREN 137a The Twentieth and Twenty-FREN 137a The Twentieth and Twenty-FREN 137a The Twentieth and Twenty-FREN 137a The Twentieth and Twenty-FREN 137a The Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries: Plague, War, and HumanFirst Centuries: Plague, War, and HumanFirst Centuries: Plague, War, and HumanFirst Centuries: Plague, War, and HumanFirst Centuries: Plague, War, and HumanPowerPowerPowerPowerPower[ hum ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalent,or permission of the instructor.Compares literary responses written inFrench to humanitarian and political crisesof the last century to those written inresponse to today’s crises. Authors mayinclude Boris Diop, Giraudoux, Camus,Beckett, Sebbar, Sartre, and Sijie Dai.Usually offered every year.Ms. Hale

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FREN 142b City and the BookFREN 142b City and the BookFREN 142b City and the BookFREN 142b City and the BookFREN 142b City and the Book[ hum ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalent,or permission of the instructor.Analyzes the symbolic appearance of thecity in French literature and film from theMiddle Ages to the present day. Thesymbolic representation of the city inliterature and film will be contextualized intheoretical writings by urbanists andphilosophers. The symbolic and theoreticaldepictions of the city will be used tounderstand the culture in which they wereproduced. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Randall

FECS 143a French Existentialism: AnFECS 143a French Existentialism: AnFECS 143a French Existentialism: AnFECS 143a French Existentialism: AnFECS 143a French Existentialism: AnIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Readings and essays in French for Frenchmajors.Sartre and Camus are known as thefounders of French existentialism, aphilosophy of the absurd, loneliness,freedom, and responsibility. Novels, plays,and essays are read on moral commitmentand on black, Jewish, female identities inlight of war, colonialism, and theHolocaust. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Kaplan

FECS 147a Jewish Identities in France sinceFECS 147a Jewish Identities in France sinceFECS 147a Jewish Identities in France sinceFECS 147a Jewish Identities in France sinceFECS 147a Jewish Identities in France since19451945194519451945[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation withFrench originals available.After the Holocaust, French thinkers suchas Sartre, Levinas, and Memmi provided afoundation for reconstructing Jewish life.Topics include assimilation, Sephardic andAshkenazi Jews, Muslim, black, and Jewishidentity, the role of women, secularism,ethics, and religious faith. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Kaplan

FREN 155b French Drama of the TwentiethFREN 155b French Drama of the TwentiethFREN 155b French Drama of the TwentiethFREN 155b French Drama of the TwentiethFREN 155b French Drama of the TwentiethCenturyCenturyCenturyCenturyCentury[ hum ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalent,or permission of the instructor.A study of plays corresponding to thefollowing movements, era, and styles:Jarry’s Ubu Roi revolutionized what couldhappen on stage, announcing the absurdisttheater of such authors as Ionesco, Genet,and Beckett. Sartre, Camus, and Yourcenarwrote neo-classical plays in the same years.Francophone theater in the Caribbean,Quebec, and Africa (Schwarz-Bart, Farhoud,Mbia) borrowed from and adapted estheticprinciples from the French dramatists todramatize colonial and postcolonialexperiences. Students may choose toperform a play as a final class project.Ms. Hale

FREN 165b Francophone Literature ofFREN 165b Francophone Literature ofFREN 165b Francophone Literature ofFREN 165b Francophone Literature ofFREN 165b Francophone Literature ofAfricaAfricaAfricaAfricaAfrica[ hum nw ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalent,or permission of the instructor. May berepeated for credit with permission.A survey of Sub-Saharan African literaturewritten in French. Topics includeNegritude, French and African language(s),gender, tradition, education, oral andwritten literature, Islam, and film. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Hale

FREN 186b French Literature and PoliticsFREN 186b French Literature and PoliticsFREN 186b French Literature and PoliticsFREN 186b French Literature and PoliticsFREN 186b French Literature and Politics[ hum ]Prerequisite: FREN 106b or the equivalent,or permission of the instructor.A historical analysis of the development ofpolitical theory and literature. The classanalyzes how a literary work relates to thepolitical culture in which it was produced.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Randall

FREN 190b Advanced SeminarFREN 190b Advanced SeminarFREN 190b Advanced SeminarFREN 190b Advanced SeminarFREN 190b Advanced Seminar[ hum ]May be repeated for credit with permission.Refer to the University Writing section ofthis Bulletin for information regardingapplicability to the writing intensiverequirement.Staff




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General ScienceCourses of Study:Major (B.A./B.S.)


The general science program is designed for students planning toenter interdisciplinary fields; teach science in secondary schools;enter medicine, public health, dentistry, veterinary medicine,and their allied fields; enter the optometry profession or the fieldof biomedical engineering; or undertake other programs requiringa general scientific background or a particular mixture of sciencecourses. Joint majors with other departments in the sciences arealso possible. Students who intend to do graduate work in aspecific scientific field are advised to fulfill the undergraduaterequirements for the major in that field.


Only students who entered Brandeis prior to the fall of 2003 areeligible to apply for the general science major.


Robert Meyer, ChairRobert Meyer, ChairRobert Meyer, ChairRobert Meyer, ChairRobert Meyer, Chair(Physics)


A.A.A.A.A. Only students who entered Brandeis prior to the fall of 2003are eligible to apply for the general science major.

B.B.B.B.B. Required of all candidates: BIOL 22a (formerly BIBC 22a); BIOL22b; BIOL 18a,b; CHEM 10a or 11a with 18a, or CHEM 15a with19a, and CHEM 10b or 11b with 18b, or 15b with 19b. MATH10a,b or 11a,b and PHYS 10a,b or 11a,b with 18a,b or 19a,b.Satisfactory grades (C- or above) must be maintained in all ofthese required courses.

C.C.C.C.C. Elective courses: With the approval of the program’s advisinghead, a candidate in the general science program must also offerthe equivalent of six advanced semester courses from theofferings of the School of Science. Such courses must be selectedfrom at least two and not more than four fields within the Schoolof Science. The following courses may not be elected: all coursesdesigned exclusively for the University Studies Program inScience and Mathematics such as biological science (BISC),physical science (PHSC), etc.; all courses numbered below 20(except that BIOL 15b, COSI 10a and 11b, and MATH 8a and 15amay serve as electives), or 90 through 99; or NPSY above 100 butwithout a prerequisite within the School of Science that meetsthese general science requirements; or neuroscience coursesbelow 100; or courses outside the School of Science. Candidatesoffering elective courses having laboratories (except physicalchemistry) are required to enroll in any laboratoriesaccompanying the course, e.g., students offering CHEM 25a mustalso complete CHEM 29a in order to fulfill one elective inorganic chemistry, or a student offering COSI 21a must completethe associated lab course, COSI 22a, to fulfill one elective incomputer science.

D. D. D. D. D. No course offered for the major requirements in general sciencemay be taken pass/fail. No more than one unsatisfactory passinggrade (below C-) in a semester course will be accepted among theelective courses offered to fulfill the requirements for this major.

E.E.E.E.E. Honors program: Majors in general science who wish to earn adegree with honors must satisfactorily complete an honors program.No later than September of the year in which honors are to be earned,the candidate petitions the general science committee to devise anhonors program consisting of laboratory research, special courses, orboth. Approval of this petition is required to admit a student to thehonors program. Laboratory research is conducted under thesponsorship of a faculty member of the School of Science; the studentenrolls in the 99 course offered by the department to which thesponsor belongs. If a student wishes to work with a research directoroutside the School of Science or outside of Brandeis, a facultymember of the Brandeis School of Science must consent to act as thelocal sponsor. On completion of the thesis, the sponsor (or outsideresearch director and local sponsor) makes a recommendation forhonors to the general science committee to accompany thesubmission of the thesis. The general science committee will thendetermine whether the student has successfully completed the honorsprogram and will recommend the level of honors to be awarded.

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A graduate program

Genetic CounselingCourses of Study:Master of Science


Graduate Program in Genetic CounselingGraduate Program in Genetic CounselingGraduate Program in Genetic CounselingGraduate Program in Genetic CounselingGraduate Program in Genetic CounselingThe Master’s Degree Program in Genetic Counseling is a two-year course of study integrating coursework with clinicalexperience in an environment that encourages close student/faculty interaction. The program places a strong emphasis onhuman molecular genetics while providing in-depth courseworkin counseling theory and technique as well as extensive clinicaltraining. Graduates of the program are expected to have a clearunderstanding of human and medical genetics, recombinantDNA technology, gene mapping, and developmental biology; afamiliarity with many genetic diseases and birth defects and thevarious techniques used to detect and/or treat them; a familiaritywith a variety of counseling theory and techniques that work inshort-term counseling settings; an understanding of how geneticcounselors function in a variety of work settings and their rolesand responsibilities within a medical team; the ability to presentrelevant genetic information to individuals and families fromdiverse cultural backgrounds in an informed, compassionatemanner and to help families obtain the medical and socialservices they may need; a sensitivity to the needs and options ofchildren and adults (including parents and potential parents) withmental retardation, developmental disabilities, and other geneticdisorders; an awareness of the legal, ethical, and public policyissues raised as a result of new DNA and reproductivetechnologies and the Human Genome Project; an understandingof research methodology, experience in the design and executionof research projects, and in the preparation of completed projectsfor professional publication and presentation; and finally afamiliarity with the relevant scientific literature and computer-based tools.

Ordinarily the program is completed in two academic years andthe intervening summer. The program is accredited by theAmerican Board of Genetic Counseling and prepares graduates forthe certification examination in genetic counseling andemployment as genetic counselors.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, givenin an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to this area of study. The specific requirements foradmission to this program are: one year of general chemistry, one yearof biology, and one semester each of genetics (course should includeMendelian and molecular genetics), organic chemistry, biochemistry,psychology, and statistics. Applicants lacking one or more of thesecourses are invited to consult the program’s director on how to fulfillthese requirements. Volunteer or work experience in an area relatedto counseling, developmental disabilities, or genetics isrecommended.

Applications should include three letters of reference, the results ofthe General Graduate Record Examination, and a personal statementdescribing your interest in the field of genetic counseling. Afterinitial review of applications, potential candidates will be invited toBrandeis for a personal interview.

Partial scholarship assistance is available for a limited number ofexceptional applicants.


Judith Tsipis, Chair and Graduate AdvisingJudith Tsipis, Chair and Graduate AdvisingJudith Tsipis, Chair and Graduate AdvisingJudith Tsipis, Chair and Graduate AdvisingJudith Tsipis, Chair and Graduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHead(Biology)

Joseph CunninghamJoseph CunninghamJoseph CunninghamJoseph CunninghamJoseph Cunningham(Psychology)

James HaberJames HaberJames HaberJames HaberJames Haber(Biology)

Elaine HillerElaine HillerElaine HillerElaine HillerElaine Hiller(Biology)

Judith JacksonJudith JacksonJudith JacksonJudith JacksonJudith Jackson(Genetic Counseling)

Marty Wyngaarden KraussMarty Wyngaarden KraussMarty Wyngaarden KraussMarty Wyngaarden KraussMarty Wyngaarden Krauss(The Heller School)

Nathalie McIntoshNathalie McIntoshNathalie McIntoshNathalie McIntoshNathalie McIntosh(Biology)

David RintellDavid RintellDavid RintellDavid RintellDavid Rintell(Biology)

Beth Rosen SheidleyBeth Rosen SheidleyBeth Rosen SheidleyBeth Rosen SheidleyBeth Rosen Sheidley(Genetic Counseling)

Gretchen SchneiderGretchen SchneiderGretchen SchneiderGretchen SchneiderGretchen Schneider(Genetic Counseling)

Joan StolerJoan StolerJoan StolerJoan StolerJoan Stoler(Genetic Counseling)

Lawrence WanghLawrence WanghLawrence WanghLawrence WanghLawrence Wangh(Biology)

Kalpana WhiteKalpana WhiteKalpana WhiteKalpana WhiteKalpana White(Biology)

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Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThe academic component of the curriculum consists of thefollowing: graduate-level courses in molecular biology, humangenetics, medical genetics, human reproductive biology,counseling skills, research methodology, and biomedical law andethics; two seminars in genetic counseling; and one or twoelectives chosen from the biological sciences, medical sociology,psychology, and health policy. Student participation in aproseminar and journal club are required as well.

Fieldwork and clinical internships are an important, integral partof the program. First-year students carry out rotations in geneticsclinics, with genetic research teams and in clinical geneticslaboratories. Students also participate in community-basededucation and healthcare programs and meet periodically with afamily raising a child with a genetic disorder. Starting in thesummer following the first year and continuing through thesecond year, students participate in three intensive clinicalinternships at prenatal, pediatric, general, cancer, or specialtygenetic clinics. Satisfactory completion of the three clinicalinternships is required for graduation from the program.Attendance at two professional meetings is also required in thesecond year. Funds are available to defray costs.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe residence requirement for this program is two years of full-timestudy.


ProjectProjectProjectProjectProjectA master’s project is required. Students may work with a geneticcounselor to design and evaluate an innovative educational tool orcounseling strategy relevant to their clinical work. Or, should theirinterest lean toward basic research, they may pursue either alaboratory-based project or a qualitative or quantitative study in thefield.





BIOL 202d Introduction to GeneticBIOL 202d Introduction to GeneticBIOL 202d Introduction to GeneticBIOL 202d Introduction to GeneticBIOL 202d Introduction to GeneticCounselingCounselingCounselingCounselingCounselingA two-semester sequence that provides thehistorical and theoretical foundations forthe practice of genetic counseling and therole of genetic services within thehealthcare delivery system. Introducesstudents to some of the practical aspects ofgenetic counseling, including casepreparation, pedigree construction/interpretation, and medical documentation.Usually offered every year.Ms. McIntosh

BIOL 203a Proseminar: The Molecular BasisBIOL 203a Proseminar: The Molecular BasisBIOL 203a Proseminar: The Molecular BasisBIOL 203a Proseminar: The Molecular BasisBIOL 203a Proseminar: The Molecular Basisof Genetic Diseasesof Genetic Diseasesof Genetic Diseasesof Genetic Diseasesof Genetic DiseasesCovers the molecular basis of musculardystrophy, fragile X syndrome, cysticfibrosis, Huntington disease, and severalinherited cancer syndromes. A historicalperspective is used for each topic;molecular diagnostics and geneticcounseling issues are addressed as well.Usually offered every year.Ms. Tsipis

BIOL 204b Clinical Genetics IBIOL 204b Clinical Genetics IBIOL 204b Clinical Genetics IBIOL 204b Clinical Genetics IBIOL 204b Clinical Genetics IIntroduction to basic concepts ofbiochemical genetics, cytogenetics, andclinical molecular genetics. Makes use ofclinical cases ranging from single genedisorders to multifactorially determinedconditions and includes problems indysmorphology, inborn errors ofmetabolism, and cancer genetics. Aproblem-solving approach is emphasized.Usually offered every year.Ms. Schneider and Ms. Stoler

BIOL 205b Counseling Theory andBIOL 205b Counseling Theory andBIOL 205b Counseling Theory andBIOL 205b Counseling Theory andBIOL 205b Counseling Theory andTechniqueTechniqueTechniqueTechniqueTechniqueA comprehensive overview of counselingtheory and practice. Topics includelistening, observation, and interview skillsand strategies; family dynamics anddevelopment; coping and adaptationprocesses; referral and consultationprocedures; and ethical principles. Studentsare provided an opportunity to integrateclinical experiences with the coverage oftopics. Usually offered every year.Mr. Rintell

BIOL 206d Genetic Counseling Journal ClubBIOL 206d Genetic Counseling Journal ClubBIOL 206d Genetic Counseling Journal ClubBIOL 206d Genetic Counseling Journal ClubBIOL 206d Genetic Counseling Journal ClubNoncredit.Informal biweekly meeting of students andfaculty at which recent papers arediscussed. Usually offered every year.Staff

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BIOL 207a Genetic Counseling: CaseBIOL 207a Genetic Counseling: CaseBIOL 207a Genetic Counseling: CaseBIOL 207a Genetic Counseling: CaseBIOL 207a Genetic Counseling: CaseConferences and Family CounselingConferences and Family CounselingConferences and Family CounselingConferences and Family CounselingConferences and Family CounselingTaught by a team of health careprofessionals. Case studies provide the basisfor discussion of a variety of geneticdisorders and the application of counselingmodalities. Students have an opportunity toshare experiences gained during clinicalinternships. Discussions emphasize theinterplay of medical, psychological, ethical,legal, social, and cultural factors in geneticcounseling. Usually offered every year.Ms. McIntosh and Mr. Rintell

BIOL 211a Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211a Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211a Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211a Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211a Genetic Counseling FieldworkPlacement: Part IPlacement: Part IPlacement: Part IPlacement: Part IPlacement: Part IStudents work one day per week in acommunity-based health serviceorganization, school, clinic, or public healthagency to develop awareness of disability-related issues and the variety ofcommunity-based services for individualswith special needs. Students also observe ina genetics clinic 20-30 hours over thecourse of the semester to gain exposure toconcepts learned in BIOL 202d(Introduction to Genetic Counseling).Periodic course discussions supplement thefieldwork experience.Ms. Lerner

BIOL 211b Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211b Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211b Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211b Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211b Genetic Counseling FieldworkPlacement: Part IIPlacement: Part IIPlacement: Part IIPlacement: Part IIPlacement: Part IITo begin preparing for clinical geneticsinternships, students participate in avariety of experiences that serve to fosterand integrate the concepts introduced incourses and presentations. Students areexposed to procedures in clinical labsthrough lectures, site visits, and/or labwork. In addition, students continueobservations in a genetics clinic and meetseveral times with a family with a childwith a disability. Periodic coursediscussions supplement the fieldworkexperience.Ms. Lerner

BIOL 212a Genetic Counseling Internship IBIOL 212a Genetic Counseling Internship IBIOL 212a Genetic Counseling Internship IBIOL 212a Genetic Counseling Internship IBIOL 212a Genetic Counseling Internship IStarting in the summer and continuingthrough the fall semester, students worktwo to three days a week under thesupervision of a genetic counselor orclinical geneticist in a prenatal, pediatric,general, cancer, or specialty genetics clinic.Usually offered every year.Ms. McIntosh

BIOL 212e Genetic Counseling Internship IIBIOL 212e Genetic Counseling Internship IIBIOL 212e Genetic Counseling Internship IIBIOL 212e Genetic Counseling Internship IIBIOL 212e Genetic Counseling Internship IIStudents work two to three days a weekunder the supervision of a genetic counseloror clinical geneticist in a prenatal,pediatric, general, cancer, or specialtygenetics clinic and meet once a week todiscuss cases and develop counselingprotocols for some common geneticdisorders. Usually offered every year.Ms. McIntosh

BIOL 213d Genetic Counseling ResearchBIOL 213d Genetic Counseling ResearchBIOL 213d Genetic Counseling ResearchBIOL 213d Genetic Counseling ResearchBIOL 213d Genetic Counseling ResearchProjectProjectProjectProjectProjectStudents are introduced to the basictechniques of social science research andtheir grounding principles in a series ofseminars. In consultation with theprogram’s research coordinator, eachstudent designs and carries out a projectunder the supervision of a researchcommittee. Usually offered every year.Ms. Lerner

BIOL 214c Genetic Counseling ProcessBIOL 214c Genetic Counseling ProcessBIOL 214c Genetic Counseling ProcessBIOL 214c Genetic Counseling ProcessBIOL 214c Genetic Counseling ProcessGroupGroupGroupGroupGroupIn this small group setting, students canshare and learn from their collectiveexperiences in their field placements,courses, and individual lives and have theopportunity to process and integrate theexperience of becoming a genetic counselor.Usually offered every semester.Mr. Cunningham

BIOL 215b Readings in Molecular BiologyBIOL 215b Readings in Molecular BiologyBIOL 215b Readings in Molecular BiologyBIOL 215b Readings in Molecular BiologyBIOL 215b Readings in Molecular BiologyA combination of readings and clinicallaboratory work to provide students with anin-depth understanding of the molecularbiology of several human genetic diseasesand the techniques used for their diagnosis.Usually offered every year.Ms. Tsipis

BIOL 220a Clinical Genetics IIBIOL 220a Clinical Genetics IIBIOL 220a Clinical Genetics IIBIOL 220a Clinical Genetics IIBIOL 220a Clinical Genetics IIPrerequisite: Completion of BIOL 204b orpermission of the instructor.Continuation of BIOL 204b with emphasison the genetic and developmental disordersof most major organ systems. A case-based,problem-solving approach is emphasized.Usually offered every year.Mr. Korf or Staff

BIOL 236b Genetics, Law, and Social PolicyBIOL 236b Genetics, Law, and Social PolicyBIOL 236b Genetics, Law, and Social PolicyBIOL 236b Genetics, Law, and Social PolicyBIOL 236b Genetics, Law, and Social PolicyExplores advances in human genetics, theclinical and economic benefits promised bynew tests, problems generated by our newability to manipulate our biological future.Analyzes the role of government inregulating technological development andthe legal doctrines of privacy, informedconsent, and professional liability. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Roche

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German Language and Literature Courses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


The German section of the Department of German, Russian, andAsian Languages and Literature offers instruction in the Germanlanguage and literature aimed at providing access to manyaspects of the culture, past and present, of Germany, Austria, andparts of Switzerland. German has always been one of the primelanguages of international scholarship, and the reunification ofGermany in 1990 has drawn renewed attention to the Europeanand worldwide importance of that country. German majors havegone on to graduate school in German literature to prepare for acareer of teaching and research or to professional schools in law,medicine, or business, entered government work, or foundemployment with publishing companies or business firms withinternational connections.


The department welcomes all students who wish to become majors inGerman language and literature. Non-majors and majors are offeredcomputer-aided instruction in German, and work in the classroom issupplemented with regular German-speaking events. Majors inGerman literature are encouraged to spend their junior year inGermany or any other German-speaking country. Students areespecially encouraged to participate in the Brandeis Berlin SummerProgram, a six-week intensive program taught in the center of theGerman capital. See Scott Van Der Meid in the Study Abroad officefor more details.

In addition to the major in German literature, the section offers aminor in German literature and participates in the program inEuropean Cultural Studies. (The abbreviation GECS denotes Germanand European Cultural Studies courses.)


See German, Russian, and Asian Languagesand Literature.

Requirements for the Major in GermanRequirements for the Major in GermanRequirements for the Major in GermanRequirements for the Major in GermanRequirements for the Major in German

A. A. A. A. A. ECS 100a (European Cultural Studies: The Proseminar) to becompleted no later than the junior year.

B.B.B.B.B. Advanced language and literature study: Required are: GER103a, GER 104a, and GER 105a, plus any five German literature/culture courses above GER 105b, at least two of which must beconducted in German.

C. C. C. C. C. Majors wishing to graduate with departmental honors mustenroll in and complete GER 99d (Senior Thesis), a full-yearcourse. Before enrolling, students should consult with thecoordinator. Candidates for departmental honors must have a3.50 GPA in German courses previous to the senior year. Honorsare awarded on the basis of cumulative excellence in all coursestaken in the major and the grade on the honors thesis. Onesemester of the Senior Thesis may be counted towards the sixrequired upper-level courses.

A major in German may obtain the Massachusetts teachingcertificate at the high school level by additionally completingrequirements of the Education Program. Interested studentsshould meet with the program director.

Requirements for the Minor in German LiteratureRequirements for the Minor in German LiteratureRequirements for the Minor in German LiteratureRequirements for the Minor in German LiteratureRequirements for the Minor in German Literature

GER 103a or GER 104a and GER 105b are required, plus two Germanliterature/culture courses above GER 105b. Successful completion ofGER 30a or a departmental language exemption exam is a prerequisitefor the minor.

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GER 10a Beginning GermanGER 10a Beginning GermanGER 10a Beginning GermanGER 10a Beginning GermanGER 10a Beginning GermanIntended for students with little or noprevious knowledge of German. Emphasis isplaced on comprehending, reading, writing,and conversing in German and thepresentation of basic grammar. Class workis enhanced by various interactiveclassroom activities and is supplemented byextensive language lab, video, andcomputer-aided exercises. Usually offeredevery year in the fall.Ms. von Mering

GER 20b Continuing GermanGER 20b Continuing GermanGER 20b Continuing GermanGER 20b Continuing GermanGER 20b Continuing GermanPrerequisite: GER 10a or the equivalent.Continuation of comprehending, reading,writing, and conversing in German, with anemphasis on basic grammar concepts.Special attention is paid to the developmentof speaking skills in the context of culturaltopics of the German-speaking countries.Extensive language lab, video, andcomputer-aided exercises supplement thiscourse. Usually offered every year in thespring.Ms. Geffers Browne

GER 30a Intermediate GermanGER 30a Intermediate GermanGER 30a Intermediate GermanGER 30a Intermediate GermanGER 30a Intermediate German[ fl ]Prerequisite: GER 20b or the equivalent.In concluding the development of the fourlanguage speaking skills—comprehending,writing, reading, and speaking—this coursefocuses on finishing up the solid grammarfoundation that was laid in GER 10a andGER 20b. It also presents additional audioand video material, films, radio plays, andnewspaper and magazine articles, as well asa variety of extensive interactive classroomactivities. Usually offered every year in thefall.Ms. Geffers Browne

GER 98a Independent StudyGER 98a Independent StudyGER 98a Independent StudyGER 98a Independent StudyGER 98a Independent StudyMay be taken only with the permission ofthe chair or the advising head.Readings and reports under facultysupervision. Usually offered every year.Staff

GER 98b Independent StudyGER 98b Independent StudyGER 98b Independent StudyGER 98b Independent StudyGER 98b Independent StudyMay be taken only with the permission ofthe chair or the advising head.Readings and reports under facultysupervision. Usually offered every year.Staff

GER 99d Senior ThesisGER 99d Senior ThesisGER 99d Senior ThesisGER 99d Senior ThesisGER 99d Senior ThesisStudents should consult advising head.Usually offered every year.Staff


The abbreviation GECS denotes Germanand European cultural studies courseswhich are taught in English.

GER 103a What You Always Wanted toGER 103a What You Always Wanted toGER 103a What You Always Wanted toGER 103a What You Always Wanted toGER 103a What You Always Wanted toKnowKnowKnowKnowKnow[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: GER 30aWhy is 1870 an important date in Germanhistory? What/who is Wilhelm Tell ofSwitzerland? What exactly is the WeimarRepublic? Why was it so easy for Hitler toseize power? Was Hitler German orAustrian? What is “Zwolftonmusik?” Whatis Dadaism? Is Wagner’s music anti-Semitic? What was the relation between“Bauhaus” and the Nazi regime? What isthe “new German film?” The “Ossies” andthe “Wessies” and their trouble in gettingalong—why is that? What made Falco aninternationally renowned pop singer? Allthat and much more are elaborated in thiscultural overview course that aims to coverGerman, Swiss, and Austrian history andculture, while at the same timestrengthening and enhancing Germanlanguage proficiency.Ms. Geffers Browne

GER 104a Let’s Talk!! Shall We?GER 104a Let’s Talk!! Shall We?GER 104a Let’s Talk!! Shall We?GER 104a Let’s Talk!! Shall We?GER 104a Let’s Talk!! Shall We?[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: GER 30a.Designed to focus on fostering students’oral skills. Numerous mock situations androle plays provide students with theopportunity to develop and polish oralproficiency in the German language. Socialgatherings of various kinds like studentoutings and parties, festive family events,romantic dates, academic and professionalinterview situations, the know-how forinterns to be successful and gain the mostout of their experience abroad, travel andrestaurant “language,” and also a certainamount of business German. All this andmore are practiced in this course.Ms. Geffers Browne

GER 105a Learning Language throughGER 105a Learning Language throughGER 105a Learning Language throughGER 105a Learning Language throughGER 105a Learning Language throughLiterature—Learning Literature throughLiterature—Learning Literature throughLiterature—Learning Literature throughLiterature—Learning Literature throughLiterature—Learning Literature throughLanguageLanguageLanguageLanguageLanguage[ fl hum wi ]Prerequisite: GER 30a or the equivalent.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken GER 50a inprevious years.Provides broad introduction tocontemporary German literature whilefurther enhancing various language skillsthrough reading, writing, studentpresentations, class discussion, and partnerand group activities. “Covers” the entire20th century, examining ways in whichliterature reflects culture, history, andpolitics, and vice versa. Focuses on asignificant expansion of vocabulary as wellas ironing out some subtle grammar traps.Students’ writing skills improve by meansof numerous creative writing assignments.Speaking skills are challenged in everyclass, since the course is designed as aninteractive language/literature course.Usually offered every year.Ms. Geffers Browne

GER 110a GoetheGER 110a GoetheGER 110a GoetheGER 110a GoetheGER 110a Goethe[ hum ]Intensive study of many of Goethe’sdramatic, lyric, and prose works, includingGoetz, Werther, Faust I, and acomprehensive selection of poetry. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. von Mering

GECS 118a Seduction and EnlightenmentGECS 118a Seduction and EnlightenmentGECS 118a Seduction and EnlightenmentGECS 118a Seduction and EnlightenmentGECS 118a Seduction and Enlightenment[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.Explores the dialectic of reason and theirrational from the late 18th century inGermany and Austria until their collapse inWorld War I. Works by Beethoven, Kant,Mendelssohn, Goethe, Lessing, Mozart,Heine, Novalis, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche,Thomas Mann, and others. Usually offeredevery third year.Ms. von Mering

GECS 119b Nietzsche to PostmodernismGECS 119b Nietzsche to PostmodernismGECS 119b Nietzsche to PostmodernismGECS 119b Nietzsche to PostmodernismGECS 119b Nietzsche to Postmodernism[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.Explores the dialectic of reason and theirrational from the late 19th century inGermany and Austria to the present. Worksby Adorno, Benjamin, Brecht, Celan,Habermas, Heidegger, Junger, Kiefer,Thomas and Heinrich Mann, Nietzsche,Schoenberg, Spengler, and Expressionistpainting and film. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Dowden

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GER 120a German Enlightenment andGER 120a German Enlightenment andGER 120a German Enlightenment andGER 120a German Enlightenment andGER 120a German Enlightenment andClassicismClassicismClassicismClassicismClassicism[ hum ]Prerequisites: GER 39a, A- or better in GER30a, or the equivalent.Careful reading and discussion (in German)of some of the most moving dramaticscenes and lyrical poems written byLessing, Klopstock, Lenz, Goethe, Schiller,Hölderlin, and others will provide anoverview of those fertile literary andintellectual movements—Enlightenment,Storm and Stress, and Idealism—thateventually culminated in GermanClassicism. Usually offered every thirdyear.Ms. von Mering

GER 121a Der Eros und das Wort: Lyrik seitGER 121a Der Eros und das Wort: Lyrik seitGER 121a Der Eros und das Wort: Lyrik seitGER 121a Der Eros und das Wort: Lyrik seitGER 121a Der Eros und das Wort: Lyrik seitGoetheGoetheGoetheGoetheGoethe[ hum ]Focuses on poets, poems, and cycles ofpoems in the German lyric tradition sinceGoethe, and introduces the various forms ofpoetry. Acquaints the student with someimportant critics of German lyric, includingAdorno, Benn, Gadamer, Heidegger, Heller,Hofmannsthal, Kommerell, Szondi, andothers. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Dowden

GER 130b Die Prinzessin und der Golem:GER 130b Die Prinzessin und der Golem:GER 130b Die Prinzessin und der Golem:GER 130b Die Prinzessin und der Golem:GER 130b Die Prinzessin und der Golem:MärchenMärchenMärchenMärchenMärchen[ hum ]Prerequisiste: GER 30a. Conducted inGerman.An introduction to the genre of fairy tale inGerman literature, focusing especially onthe narratives collected by Jakob andWilhelm Grimm, but also exploring theKunstmarchen and calendar storiescomposed by German writers fromRomanticism into the 20th century.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Dowden

GER 140a Bertolt Brecht und das TheaterGER 140a Bertolt Brecht und das TheaterGER 140a Bertolt Brecht und das TheaterGER 140a Bertolt Brecht und das TheaterGER 140a Bertolt Brecht und das Theaterdes 20.Jahrhundertsdes 20.Jahrhundertsdes 20.Jahrhundertsdes 20.Jahrhundertsdes 20.Jahrhunderts[ hum ]Prerequisite: GER 103a or equivalent.Conducted in German.Examines the role of theater and drama as“moral institution” and entertainment.How does theater hold postwar Germansaccountable for remembering the past andpromoting social justice? Students will alsowork collaboratively on a performanceproject. Usually offered every second year.Ms. von Mering

GER 145a Berlin in Literature – LiteratureGER 145a Berlin in Literature – LiteratureGER 145a Berlin in Literature – LiteratureGER 145a Berlin in Literature – LiteratureGER 145a Berlin in Literature – Literaturein Berlinin Berlinin Berlinin Berlinin Berlin[ hum ]Prerequisites: GER 103a, 104a, or 105a.Course to be taught at Brandeis summerprogram in Berlin.Berlin as the covert capital of the 20thcentury and newly revitalized modernmetropolis has served as background tomany literary masterpieces. Follows the lifeand work of Berlin authors, both male andfemale, including site visits. Usually offeredevery summer.Ms. Opitz-Weimars

GECS 150a From Rapunzel to Riefenstahl:GECS 150a From Rapunzel to Riefenstahl:GECS 150a From Rapunzel to Riefenstahl:GECS 150a From Rapunzel to Riefenstahl:GECS 150a From Rapunzel to Riefenstahl:Real and Imaginary Women in GermanReal and Imaginary Women in GermanReal and Imaginary Women in GermanReal and Imaginary Women in GermanReal and Imaginary Women in GermanCultureCultureCultureCultureCulture[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.Exploring German cultural representationsof women and real women’s responses.From fairy-tale princess to Nazi filmmaker,from 18th-century infanticide to 20th-century femme fatale, from beautiful soulto feminist dramatist, from revolutionary tominority writer. Readings include majorliterary works, feminist criticism, and film.Usually offered every third year.Ms. von Mering

GECS 155a Modern German Jewish HistoryGECS 155a Modern German Jewish HistoryGECS 155a Modern German Jewish HistoryGECS 155a Modern German Jewish HistoryGECS 155a Modern German Jewish History[ hum ]Course to be taught at Brandeis summerprogram in Berlin.Study of Germany and the European Jewsfrom the period of emancipation in the late18th and early 19th century to the present.Examines the role of German Jews inGerman politics, economic life, and culture;the rise of anti-Semitism in the 19thcentury; the Nazi government’s anti-Jewishpolicies to the postwar period. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. von Mering

GECS 160a In the Shadow of the Holocaust:GECS 160a In the Shadow of the Holocaust:GECS 160a In the Shadow of the Holocaust:GECS 160a In the Shadow of the Holocaust:GECS 160a In the Shadow of the Holocaust:Global EncountersGlobal EncountersGlobal EncountersGlobal EncountersGlobal Encounters[ hum ]Traces the experience of German exiles indifferent parts of the world. Addressesissues of identity, linguistic displacement,problems of integration, (post) colonialencounters, anti-Semitism and xenophobia,nostalgia, and the experience of those whoeventually returned to Germany. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. von Mering

GECS 167a German Cinema: Vamps andGECS 167a German Cinema: Vamps andGECS 167a German Cinema: Vamps andGECS 167a German Cinema: Vamps andGECS 167a German Cinema: Vamps andAngelsAngelsAngelsAngelsAngels[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.From silent film to Leni Riefenstahl andNazi cinema, from postwar cinema in theEast and West to new German film afterunification, this course traces aestheticstrategies, reflections on history, memory,subjectivity, political, cultural, and film-historical contexts with an emphasis ongender issues. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. von Mering

GECS 170a Viennese Modernism, 1890-GECS 170a Viennese Modernism, 1890-GECS 170a Viennese Modernism, 1890-GECS 170a Viennese Modernism, 1890-GECS 170a Viennese Modernism, 1890-19381938193819381938[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.An interdisciplinary exploration of culturaland intellectual life in Vienna from the endof the Habsburg era to the rise of Nazism:film, music, painting, theater, fiction,philosophy, psychology, and physics. Worksby Berg, Broch, Canetti, Freud,Hofmannsthal, Klimt, Kraus, Mach, Mahler,Musil, Schoenberg, Webern, Wittgenstein,and others. Usually offered every fourthyear.Mr. Dowden

GECS 180b European Modernism and theGECS 180b European Modernism and theGECS 180b European Modernism and theGECS 180b European Modernism and theGECS 180b European Modernism and theGerman NovelGerman NovelGerman NovelGerman NovelGerman Novel[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.A study of selected novelists writing afterNietzsche and before the end of WorldWar II. Explores the culture, concept, anddevelopment of European modernism inworks by Broch, Canetti, Doblin, Junger,Kafka, Mann, Musil, Rilke, and Roth.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Dowden

GER 181a Franz Kafka’s ErzählungenGER 181a Franz Kafka’s ErzählungenGER 181a Franz Kafka’s ErzählungenGER 181a Franz Kafka’s ErzählungenGER 181a Franz Kafka’s Erzählungen[ hum ]Prerequisites: B- or better in GER 39a, orthe equivalent. GER 103b is recommended.A detailed exploration of Kafka’s works,life, and thought. Emphasis will be given tohis place in the larger scheme of literarymodernism. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Dowden

GECS 182a Franz KafkaGECS 182a Franz KafkaGECS 182a Franz KafkaGECS 182a Franz KafkaGECS 182a Franz Kafka[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.A detailed exploration of Kafka’s works,life, and thought. Emphasis is given to hisplace in the larger scheme of literarymodernism. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Dowden

GECS 185b Contemporary German FictionGECS 185b Contemporary German FictionGECS 185b Contemporary German FictionGECS 185b Contemporary German FictionGECS 185b Contemporary German Fiction[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.Explores the postmodernist rejection of theGerman tradition in fiction after WorldWar II, a multifaceted confrontation withGerman history and organized amnesia thathas continued into the present. Works byKoeppen, Grass, Johnson, Bernhard,Handke, Bachmann, Seghers, Treichel,Sebald, and others. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Dowden


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GECS 190b German MasterworksGECS 190b German MasterworksGECS 190b German MasterworksGECS 190b German MasterworksGECS 190b German Masterworks[ hum ]Offers students the opportunity to immersethemselves in the intensely detailed studyof a single masterpiece of pivotalimportance. Any one of the followingworks, but only one, is selected for study ina given semester: Goethe’s Faust (parts Iand II); Nietzsche’s Thus SpakeZarathustra; Kafka’s Castle; Musil’s ManWithout Qualities; Thomas Mann’s DoctorFaustus; Walter Benjamin’s Origin ofGerman Tragic Drama; Celan’sSprachgitter. Usually offered every year.Mr. Dowden


MUS 65aMUS 65aMUS 65aMUS 65aMUS 65aMusic, the Arts, and Ideas in Fin-de-SiecleVienna



FA 177bFA 177bFA 177bFA 177bFA 177bTwentieth-Century European Art andArchitecture in Berlin


Department of

German, Russian, andAsian Languages and Literature

Courses of Study:See German Language and Literature.See Russian Language and Literature.See Chinese.See East Asian Studies.See European Cultural Studies.See Japanese.


Robin Feuer Miller, ChairRobin Feuer Miller, ChairRobin Feuer Miller, ChairRobin Feuer Miller, ChairRobin Feuer Miller, ChairDostoevsky and Tolstoy. Nineteenth-century Russian literature and comparativeliterature. The novel. Reader-responsecriticism.

Qun Ao, Language Coordinator (Chinese)Qun Ao, Language Coordinator (Chinese)Qun Ao, Language Coordinator (Chinese)Qun Ao, Language Coordinator (Chinese)Qun Ao, Language Coordinator (Chinese)Chinese.

Joan ChevalierJoan ChevalierJoan ChevalierJoan ChevalierJoan ChevalierForeign language pedagogy. Second languageacquisition. Slavic linguistics.Sociolinguistics.

Stephen Dowden, Chair, European CulturalStephen Dowden, Chair, European CulturalStephen Dowden, Chair, European CulturalStephen Dowden, Chair, European CulturalStephen Dowden, Chair, European CulturalStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesGerman modernism. Romanticism. TheNovel: Kafka, Bernhard, Thomas Mann,Broch, Musil, Goethe. Austrian literature.

Christine Geffers Browne, LanguageChristine Geffers Browne, LanguageChristine Geffers Browne, LanguageChristine Geffers Browne, LanguageChristine Geffers Browne, LanguageCoordinator (German)Coordinator (German)Coordinator (German)Coordinator (German)Coordinator (German)Second language acquisition. Germanrealism. Christianity and literature.German-Jewish identity.

David Powelstock, Undergraduate AdvisingDavid Powelstock, Undergraduate AdvisingDavid Powelstock, Undergraduate AdvisingDavid Powelstock, Undergraduate AdvisingDavid Powelstock, Undergraduate AdvisingHead (Russian); Chair, Russian and EastHead (Russian); Chair, Russian and EastHead (Russian); Chair, Russian and EastHead (Russian); Chair, Russian and EastHead (Russian); Chair, Russian and EastEuropean StudiesEuropean StudiesEuropean StudiesEuropean StudiesEuropean StudiesNineteenth- and 20th-century Russianliterature. Romanticism. Modernism. Czechliterature. Poetry. Translation. Literarytheory.

Hiroko Sekino, Language CoordinatorHiroko Sekino, Language CoordinatorHiroko Sekino, Language CoordinatorHiroko Sekino, Language CoordinatorHiroko Sekino, Language Coordinator(Japanese)(Japanese)(Japanese)(Japanese)(Japanese)Japanese.

Harleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen SinghSouth Asian Studies. Comparativeliterature. Postcolonial theory and studies.

Sabine von Mering, Undergraduate AdvisingSabine von Mering, Undergraduate AdvisingSabine von Mering, Undergraduate AdvisingSabine von Mering, Undergraduate AdvisingSabine von Mering, Undergraduate AdvisingHead (German)Head (German)Head (German)Head (German)Head (German)Eighteenth- and 19th-century Germanliterature. German women writers.Feminist theory. Language pedagogy.Drama.

GreekSee Classical Studies.

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Health: Science, Society, and PolicyCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A./B.S.)


The major in health: science, society, and policy (HSSP) isdesigned to provide interdisciplinary study of health and healthcare. The major has three objectives: (1) to expand students’understanding of the biological, behavioral, social, andenvironmental factors that promote health or cause illness; (2) tointroduce students to the political, economic, legal, publichealth, and organizational dimensions of health care systems inthe United States and throughout the world; (3) to providestudents with “hands on” experience in either an internship (in ahealth care delivery, public health, or advocacy organization), alaboratory (studying the biological basis of health, behavior, ordisease), or a field-based research project (investigating aspects ofhealth or illness in a social context). This major draws uponcourses in the social sciences, life sciences, and the fields ofpolicy and management and is especially appropriate for studentspreparing for careers or further study in health and medicine aswell as students who want to examine the issues and concerns ofthis important sector in society. The major can be completedwith either a B.A. or B.S. degree.

The minor in HSSP is designed to provide an introduction tointerdisciplinary study of health and medicine and to supplementa student’s major.


Students can begin study in the HSSP major or minor with virtuallyany course in the program (except the internship, Senior Research, orHSSP 100a or HSSP 110b). The requirements and all the options arelisted below. Students are encouraged to take the four requiredcourses early in their pursuit of the major, but may take electivesconcurrently as well. Students interested in majoring or minoring inHSSP should make an appointment with the program chair to declaretheir major and be assigned an advisor. Those interested in labexperience and senior research should contact prospective mentorsabout these opportunities.


Peter Conrad, ChairPeter Conrad, ChairPeter Conrad, ChairPeter Conrad, ChairPeter Conrad, Chair(Sociology)

Elizabeth Goodman, Associate ChairElizabeth Goodman, Associate ChairElizabeth Goodman, Associate ChairElizabeth Goodman, Associate ChairElizabeth Goodman, Associate Chair(The Heller School)

Sarita BhalotraSarita BhalotraSarita BhalotraSarita BhalotraSarita Bhalotra(The Heller School)

Sarah LambSarah LambSarah LambSarah LambSarah Lamb(Anthropology)

Sacha NelsonSacha NelsonSacha NelsonSacha NelsonSacha Nelson(Biology)

Aurora ShermanAurora ShermanAurora ShermanAurora ShermanAurora Sherman(Psychology)

Judith TsipisJudith TsipisJudith TsipisJudith TsipisJudith Tsipis(Biology)


A.A.A.A.A. All students will be required to take four core courses plus a“hands-on experience” and senior seminar. The core courses are:SOC 191a, HS 104b, HSSP 100b, and BIOL 15b, BIOL 22b, andBIOL 42a. Students must also complete HSSP 92b, HSSP 98a or b,HSSP 99d or WMNS 92a, as the “hands-on experience”requirement. HSSP 110a is the capstone course, generally takenin the senior year. LGLS 114a may be substituted for HS 104b.Students working towards a B.S. degree must take BIOL 42a as acore course.

Students must choose one of the two tracks described below—Option I leading to a B.A. in HSSP or Option II leading to a B.S.in HSSP.

Among courses offered to fulfill the requirements for this major,no course may be taken pass/fail and all grades in major coursesmust be at least a C-.

Option I: The B.A. Degree in HSSPOption I: The B.A. Degree in HSSPOption I: The B.A. Degree in HSSPOption I: The B.A. Degree in HSSPOption I: The B.A. Degree in HSSPAll students must complete all the requirements listed in Aabove, plus four elective courses, including one each from “focalareas” A, B, and C. The B.A. option requires 10 courses tocomplete.

Option II: The B.S. Degree in HSSPOption II: The B.S. Degree in HSSPOption II: The B.S. Degree in HSSPOption II: The B.S. Degree in HSSPOption II: The B.S. Degree in HSSPStudents wishing to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in HSSP musttake three of the five electives from focal area A and all must be atthe 22-level or above. Students must also enroll in all laboratoriesthat accompany electives used to satisfy these requirements (i.e.,BIOL 18a must be taken with BIOL 22a) but no additional credit forthe major will be received. All students must complete therequirements listed in point A above, plus a total of five electivecourses, including one each from “focal areas” A, B, and C, and sixadditional basic science or math courses at the 10-level or above.

PSYC 51a or Math 10b may count as one of the six additional basicscience courses.

B. Honors ProgramB. Honors ProgramB. Honors ProgramB. Honors ProgramB. Honors ProgramIn order to enroll for Honors courses, a student must have a 3.25overall GPA or a 3.5 GPA from a minimum of five HSSP electives andthree HSSP core courses. Students wishing to graduate with honorsin HSSP will be required to take HSSP 99d, for which the formation ofa three-faculty member committee and a formal defense before thatcommittee is required. The committee will consist of the student’sadvisor as well as two members decided upon by the student and theadvisor, and must be approved by the chair of HSSP.

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To complete the minor students must complete the four requiredcourses as noted in part A above (BIOL 15b or BIO 22b; SOC191a; HS 104b*; HSSP 100b) and two additional elective coursesfrom different focal areas listed below for a total of six courses.

* LGLS 114a can be substituted for HS 104b

Special Notes Relating to Undergraduates Interested inSpecial Notes Relating to Undergraduates Interested inSpecial Notes Relating to Undergraduates Interested inSpecial Notes Relating to Undergraduates Interested inSpecial Notes Relating to Undergraduates Interested inPremedical StudiesPremedical StudiesPremedical StudiesPremedical StudiesPremedical Studies

The HSSP major is not meant to fulfill premedical requirements, butHSSP students could satisfy the pre-requisites for medical school inone of two ways: (1) By majoring in one of the life or physical sciencesand choosing HSSP as a minor, or (2) By majoring in HSSP andselecting the B.S. option of HSSP. To assess their options premedstudents should consult the website www.brandeis.edu/uaafys/premed/.



HSSP 89a Internship and AnalysisHSSP 89a Internship and AnalysisHSSP 89a Internship and AnalysisHSSP 89a Internship and AnalysisHSSP 89a Internship and AnalysisPrerequisite: Open only to HSSP majors.A supervised internship in a health care orpolicy organization. Internship placementmust be approved by the HSSP internshipinstructor and should focus on some aspectof health and public service. This couldinclude work in a department of publichealth, hospital or health care agency,health advocacy organization, or otherappropriate government or private-sectororganization. Students are required toattend a biweekly internship course andsubmit a 20-to-25 page research paperrelating to their internship. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Gonsalves

HSSP 98a Independent Research in Health:HSSP 98a Independent Research in Health:HSSP 98a Independent Research in Health:HSSP 98a Independent Research in Health:HSSP 98a Independent Research in Health:Science, Society, and PolicyScience, Society, and PolicyScience, Society, and PolicyScience, Society, and PolicyScience, Society, and PolicyUnder the direction of a member of theHSSP faculty or faculty sponsor approved byHSSP Chair, students conduct an intensivelaboratory or field based project thatculminates in a 20-25 page research paper.Usually offered every year.Staff

HSSP 98b Readings in Health: Science,HSSP 98b Readings in Health: Science,HSSP 98b Readings in Health: Science,HSSP 98b Readings in Health: Science,HSSP 98b Readings in Health: Science,Society, and PolicySociety, and PolicySociety, and PolicySociety, and PolicySociety, and PolicyUnder the direction of a member of theHSSP faculty, students conduct a semester-long original health-related research project(laboratory- or field-based) and write a 20-25page paper. Usually offered every year.Staff

HSSP 99d Senior ResearchHSSP 99d Senior ResearchHSSP 99d Senior ResearchHSSP 99d Senior ResearchHSSP 99d Senior ResearchUnder the direction of a member of theHSSP faculty, students conduct an original,year-long, health-related research project(laboratory- or field-based) and write athesis.Staff


HSSP 100b Introduction to Epidemiology,HSSP 100b Introduction to Epidemiology,HSSP 100b Introduction to Epidemiology,HSSP 100b Introduction to Epidemiology,HSSP 100b Introduction to Epidemiology,Biostatistics, and Population HealthBiostatistics, and Population HealthBiostatistics, and Population HealthBiostatistics, and Population HealthBiostatistics, and Population Health[ qr ss ]Core course for the HSSP major and minor.Provides an orientation to the science ofepidemiology, the quantitative foundationfor public health policy. As acomprehensive survey course, studentsfrom varying academic backgrounds areintroduced to biostatistics, majorepidemiological concepts, and providedtraining in their application to the study ofhealth and disease in human populations.Case studies examine how environmental,physical, behavioral, psychological, andsocial factors contribute to the diseaseburden of populations. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Goodman

HSSP 102a Global Perspectives on HealthHSSP 102a Global Perspectives on HealthHSSP 102a Global Perspectives on HealthHSSP 102a Global Perspectives on HealthHSSP 102a Global Perspectives on Health[ ss ]A primer on major issues in health care indeveloping nations. Topics include thenatural history of disease and levels ofprevention; epidemiological transitions;health disparities; and determinants ofhealth including culture, social context,and behavior. Also covers: infectious andchronic disease incidence and prevalence;the role of nutrition, education,reproductive trends, and poverty;demographic transition including aging andurbanization; the structure and financing ofhealth systems; and the globalization ofhealth. Usually offered every year.Ms. Bhalotra

HSSP 104b Health EconomicsHSSP 104b Health EconomicsHSSP 104b Health EconomicsHSSP 104b Health EconomicsHSSP 104b Health Economics[ ss ]Prerequisites: ECON 2a and ECON 8b.Emphasizes the concepts and tools of healtheconomics applicable to both developed anddeveloping countries. Topics include: cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis, thedemand for health services, insurance andrisk, managed care, providerreimbursement, national health insurance,and an overview of health care systems inother countries. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Hodgkin

HSSP 106a Managing MedicineHSSP 106a Managing MedicineHSSP 106a Managing MedicineHSSP 106a Managing MedicineHSSP 106a Managing Medicine[ ss ]Prerequisite: HS 104b or LGLS 114a.Overview of the principles of managementwithin healthcare organizations. Throughcase studies of real hospitals, insurers, andfirms, the class examines choices ofclinicians and managers aimed at improvingquality, containing costs, drivingtechnology adoption, or promoting newventures. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Zinner

HSSP 110a Integrative Seminar on HealthHSSP 110a Integrative Seminar on HealthHSSP 110a Integrative Seminar on HealthHSSP 110a Integrative Seminar on HealthHSSP 110a Integrative Seminar on Health[ ss ]Prerequisite: Senior status in the HSSPmajor.The capstone course is designed to bring allHSSP seniors together to integrate theiracademic coursework and fieldwork/laboratory experiences across a range ofhealth-related disciplines. Each year thecourse focuses on a single issue that lendsitself to examination from a variety ofperspectives. Topics vary from year to yearat the discretion of the faculty who teachthe course. Refer to the Schedule of Classesfor specific topics. Course is usually team-taught by faculty in different disciplines.Usually offered every year.Mr. Conrad and Ms. Lamb

HSSP 112b Public Health Perspectives onHSSP 112b Public Health Perspectives onHSSP 112b Public Health Perspectives onHSSP 112b Public Health Perspectives onHSSP 112b Public Health Perspectives onChild Well-BeingChild Well-BeingChild Well-BeingChild Well-BeingChild Well-Being[ ss ]Enrollment limited to junior and senorHSSP majors, and others by permission ofthe instructor.Provides students with information aboutthe health of children and their familiesfrom a public health perspective. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Klerman

HSSP 192b Sociology of DisabilityHSSP 192b Sociology of DisabilityHSSP 192b Sociology of DisabilityHSSP 192b Sociology of DisabilityHSSP 192b Sociology of Disability[ ss ]May not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken SOC 192b in previousyears.In the latter half of the 20th century,disability has emerged as an importantsocial-political-economic-medical issue,with its own distinct history, characterizedas a shift from “good will to civil rights.”Traces that history and the way people withdisabilities are seen and unseen, and seethemselves. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Gulley and Ms. Krauss


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BIOL 15bBIOL 15bBIOL 15bBIOL 15bBIOL 15bBiology: Human Implications


HSSP 100bHSSP 100bHSSP 100bHSSP 100bHSSP 100bIntroduction to Epidemiology, Biostatistics,and Population Health

HSSP 110aHSSP 110aHSSP 110aHSSP 110aHSSP 110aIntegrative Seminar on Health

SOC 191aSOC 191aSOC 191aSOC 191aSOC 191aHealth, Community, and Society



Focal Area A: Biological Dimensions ofFocal Area A: Biological Dimensions ofFocal Area A: Biological Dimensions ofFocal Area A: Biological Dimensions ofFocal Area A: Biological Dimensions ofHealth and IllnessHealth and IllnessHealth and IllnessHealth and IllnessHealth and Illness

BCSC 1aBCSC 1aBCSC 1aBCSC 1aBCSC 1aDesigner Genes



BIOL 42aBIOL 42aBIOL 42aBIOL 42aBIOL 42aPhysiology

BIOL 43bBIOL 43bBIOL 43bBIOL 43bBIOL 43bHuman Anatomy

BIOL 55bBIOL 55bBIOL 55bBIOL 55bBIOL 55bDiet and Health

BIOL 125aBIOL 125aBIOL 125aBIOL 125aBIOL 125aImmunology

BIOL 126bBIOL 126bBIOL 126bBIOL 126bBIOL 126bProtein Structure and Disease

BIOL 128aBIOL 128aBIOL 128aBIOL 128aBIOL 128aHuman Genetics

BIOL 132aBIOL 132aBIOL 132aBIOL 132aBIOL 132aGeneral Microbiology

BIOL 149bBIOL 149bBIOL 149bBIOL 149bBIOL 149bMolecular Pharmacology

BIOL 160bBIOL 160bBIOL 160bBIOL 160bBIOL 160bHuman Reproductive and DevelopmentalBiology

BIOL 172bBIOL 172bBIOL 172bBIOL 172bBIOL 172bGrowth Control and Cancer

BISC 2bBISC 2bBISC 2bBISC 2bBISC 2bGenes, Culture, History: A Case Study

BISC 4aBISC 4aBISC 4aBISC 4aBISC 4aHeredity

BISC 5aBISC 5aBISC 5aBISC 5aBISC 5aViruses and Human Disease

BISC 6bBISC 6bBISC 6bBISC 6bBISC 6bEnvironmental Health



NBIO 145bNBIO 145bNBIO 145bNBIO 145bNBIO 145bSystems Neuroscience

NBIO 146aNBIO 146aNBIO 146aNBIO 146aNBIO 146aThe Neurobiology of Human Disease


NPSY 199aNPSY 199aNPSY 199aNPSY 199aNPSY 199aHuman Neuropsychology

Focal Area B: Social and BehavioralFocal Area B: Social and BehavioralFocal Area B: Social and BehavioralFocal Area B: Social and BehavioralFocal Area B: Social and BehavioralDimensions of Health and IllnessDimensions of Health and IllnessDimensions of Health and IllnessDimensions of Health and IllnessDimensions of Health and Illness

ANTH 127aANTH 127aANTH 127aANTH 127aANTH 127aMedicine, Body, and Culture

ANTH 142aANTH 142aANTH 142aANTH 142aANTH 142aAIDS: Science, Society, and Policy


ENG 58bENG 58bENG 58bENG 58bENG 58bAIDS, Activism, and Representation

PHIL 23bPHIL 23bPHIL 23bPHIL 23bPHIL 23bBiomedical Ethics

PHIL 107aPHIL 107aPHIL 107aPHIL 107aPHIL 107aContested Commodities: Ethics, Bodies,and the Market

PHIL 123bPHIL 123bPHIL 123bPHIL 123bPHIL 123bTopics in Biomedical Ethics

PSYC 33aPSYC 33aPSYC 33aPSYC 33aPSYC 33aDevelopmental Psychology

PSYC 101bPSYC 101bPSYC 101bPSYC 101bPSYC 101bThe Psychology of Adult Development andAging

PSYC 130bPSYC 130bPSYC 130bPSYC 130bPSYC 130bLife Span Development: Middle Adulthood

PSYC 131bPSYC 131bPSYC 131bPSYC 131bPSYC 131bSeminar in Health Psychology

PSYC 145bPSYC 145bPSYC 145bPSYC 145bPSYC 145bAging in a Changing World

PSYC 164bPSYC 164bPSYC 164bPSYC 164bPSYC 164bSocial Relations and Health across theLifespan

PSYC 169bPSYC 169bPSYC 169bPSYC 169bPSYC 169bDisorders of Childhood

SOC 177bSOC 177bSOC 177bSOC 177bSOC 177bAging in Society

SOC 189aSOC 189aSOC 189aSOC 189aSOC 189aSociology of Body and Health

SOC 190bSOC 190bSOC 190bSOC 190bSOC 190bCaring in the Health Care System


Focal Area C: Health Care Policy andFocal Area C: Health Care Policy andFocal Area C: Health Care Policy andFocal Area C: Health Care Policy andFocal Area C: Health Care Policy andPracticePracticePracticePracticePractice

Undergraduates in the HSSP program maybe admitted to the graduate-level coursesbelow (numbered above 200) with thepermission of the instructor.

HS 124aHS 124aHS 124aHS 124aHS 124aDilemmas of Long-Term Care

HS 412bHS 412bHS 412bHS 412bHS 412bSubstance Use and Societal Consequences

HS 518aHS 518aHS 518aHS 518aHS 518aManagement of Health Care Organizations

HS 519aHS 519aHS 519aHS 519aHS 519aHealth Economics

HS 520aHS 520aHS 520aHS 520aHS 520aPayment and Financing of Health Care

HS 521aHS 521aHS 521aHS 521aHS 521aPolitical and Organizational Analysis inHealth Policy

HSSP 102aHSSP 102aHSSP 102aHSSP 102aHSSP 102aGlobal Perspectives on Health

HSSP 104bHSSP 104bHSSP 104bHSSP 104bHSSP 104bHealth Economics

HSSP 106aHSSP 106aHSSP 106aHSSP 106aHSSP 106aManaging Medicine






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LGLS 131bLGLS 131bLGLS 131bLGLS 131bLGLS 131bPatient Autonomy: Law, Medicine, andEthics



LGLS 138bLGLS 138bLGLS 138bLGLS 138bLGLS 138bScience on Trial

SOC 176aSOC 176aSOC 176aSOC 176aSOC 176aNature, Nurture, and Public Policy

WMGS 106bWMGS 106bWMGS 106bWMGS 106bWMGS 106bWomen in the Health Care System

Hebrew Language and Literature Courses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)Master of Arts in Teaching Hebrew


The Hebrew Language Program of the Department of NearEastern and Judaic Studies offers instruction in Hebrew languageand literature and in the teaching of Hebrew language. TheHebrew program is the largest in the United States, averaging 600students per year and offering a range of 40 courses. Our programallows students to acquire an advanced level of proficiency and astrong background in Hebrew culture and literature. Courses aretaught by faculty whose fields of specialization include Biblicalstudies, post-Biblical and Talmudic literature, modern Hebrewliterature and culture, Hebrew language, and Hebrew languageeducation.

Undergraduate Major and MinorUndergraduate Major and MinorUndergraduate Major and MinorUndergraduate Major and MinorUndergraduate Major and MinorUndergraduate students are welcome to participate in theHebrew program as majors, minors, or to simply take individualcourses, as well as to fulfill University language requirements.An undergraduate major in Hebrew will prepare students forgraduate school and professions in education, business,journalism, diplomacy, and other fields.

Graduate Program in HebrewGraduate Program in HebrewGraduate Program in HebrewGraduate Program in HebrewGraduate Program in HebrewThe degree of Master of Arts in teaching Hebrew is offered toprovide teachers and students with the knowledge and training tobecome teachers of the Hebrew language at all levels, i.e.,elementary, secondary, post-secondary, and adult education. Thisprogram emphasizes the different areas that any Hebrew teachershould master to teach in a variety of frameworks. These includethe theoretical knowledge of learning and teaching Hebrew, aswell as hands-on experience in teaching. We are committed toequipping each student with the necessary tools to confront thechallenges of teaching Hebrew at a variety of levels. Thisprogram is the first of its kind in the United States and addressesthe urgent need for qualified Hebrew teachers in Jewisheducation.


Students who wish to major in Hebrew must complete thelanguage requirement no later than by the end of their secondyear at Brandeis. In addition, they must complete the followingthree prerequisites: (1) Any fourth semester Hebrew courseexcluding HBRW 41a (formerly HBRW 42a). Exemptions will begranted only to those students who place out on the basis of theHebrew placement test administered by the Hebrew program atBrandeis. (2) One course in classical Hebrew: HBRW 122a(formerly 101a), 122b (formerly 101b), or NEJS 10a (formerly 72a).(3) One course in modern Hebrew literature: HBRW 123a(formerly 110a), 123b (formerly 110b), 143a (formerly 111a), or143b (formerly 111b). Any course taken to fulfill theprerequisites may NOT count toward the major. Students arerequired to meet with the undergraduate advising heads in NEJSand Hebrew to develop a course of study in order to fulfill theprogram requirements and personal interests.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School ofArts and Sciences, as specified in an earlier section of this Bulletin,apply to candidates for admission to this program.

In addition, applicants must have achieved at least advanced-midlevel in Hebrew language, according to the American Council on theTeaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines. Advanced-midcompetence is defined as the ability to function successfully andeffectively in most formal and informal settings, with ease andaccuracy. This ability must be reflected in the four skills of reading,writing, speaking, and listening comprehension.

Applicants must present two letters of recommendation and astatement of purpose and must be interviewed by the director of theprogram.

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyOur two-year program focuses on different skills that we believeprofessional Hebrew educators should master. Theoretical andmethodological learning, as well as hands-on experience and rigorousfield training, are emphasized. The curriculum consists of 12 coursesand two semesters of practicum training. Seven of the 12 requiredcourses focus exclusively on different aspects of teaching and learningthe Hebrew language. Such courses focus on theories of languageacquisition, instructional methodologies, curriculum development,development of teaching materials, learner assessment, classroommanagement, and conducting research. The remaining courserequirements include enrichment courses such as biblical texts,modern Hebrew literature, and the history of the Hebrew language, aswell as courses that prepare students to teach specifically in Jewishsettings.

The practicum training component of the curriculum, which closelyaccompanies the coursework, provides students an opportunity topractice their teaching, in formal and informal education, as well asin different settings such as day schools, afternoon schools,elementary, and high schools.

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The major consists of seven semester courses, which may notoverlap with courses taken to fulfill the language requirementand additional prerequisites. These seven courses are to includethe following:

A.A.A.A.A. NEJS 5a (formerly NEJS 1a) (Foundational Course in JudaicStudies).

B.B.B.B.B. Two Advanced Composition and Grammar Study. HBRW 161b(formerly HBRW 106b) (Advanced Hebrew Conversation) andHBRW 167b (formerly HBRW 108b) (The Revival of ModernHebrew).

C.C.C.C.C. Two NEJS courses (in addition to those courses listed above)with at least one from each of the following categories:

1. Biblical and Rabbinic Hebrew: NEJS 10a (formerly 72a), 25a(formerly 53b), 114a, 114b, 115a, 117b, 118b, 121b (formerly131b), 122b, 123b, 126a (formerly 120b), 126b, 127b, and 170a(formerly 125b).

2. Modern Hebrew literature: NEJS 177a (formerly 139b), 178a,and 180b.

D.D.D.D.D. At least one additional elective from the following courses:HBRW 121a (formerly 103a), 121b, 123a (formerly 110a), 123b(formerly 110b), 141a (formerly 105a), 143a (formerly 111a), 143a(formerly 111a) or 143b (formerly 111b), 144a (formerly 109a),146a (formerly 107a), 164b (formerly 104b), 166b (formerly 107b),168a (formerly 119a), 168b (formerly 119b), or 170a (formerly104a), or any of the NEJS courses listed above.

E.E.E.E.E. Either HBRW 97a or b (Senior Essay) or HBRW 99d (SeniorThesis—a full-year course) count toward the eight requiredcourses; the essay or thesis must be written in Hebrew.Candidates for departmental honors must have a 3.50 GPA inHebrew courses prior to the senior year.

Evaluation of Transfer CreditsEvaluation of Transfer CreditsEvaluation of Transfer CreditsEvaluation of Transfer CreditsEvaluation of Transfer Credits

A.A.A.A.A. No more than two courses taken at special programs foroverseas students may be applied toward the major. Students areencouraged to seek advanced approval from the department’sundergraduate advising head for all courses intended for transfercredit.

B.B.B.B.B. Credit will not be granted for Ulpan courses, but students maytake the Hebrew Placement Test to place out of the Hebrewlanguage requirement.

Requirements for the Minor

The minor consists of a sequence of five semester courses inHebrew, two of which may be taken at other universities. Atleast one of the five courses must be a writing-intensive coursein Hebrew.

A.A.A.A.A. One course in Modern Hebrew Literature: HBRW 123a(formerly 110a), 123b (formerly 110b), 143a (formerly 111a) or143b (formerly 111b), NEJS 177a (formerly 139b), 178a, and 180b.

Hebrew Language and Literature

B.B.B.B.B. One course in Biblical or Rabbinic Hebrew: HBRW 122a (formerly101a), 122b (formerly 101b), NEJS 10a (formerly 72a), 25a (formerly53b), 114a, 114b, 115a, 117b, 118b, 121b (formerly 131b), 122b, 123b,126a (formerly 120b), 126b, 127b, and 170a (formerly 125b).

C.C.C.C.C. Three additional courses selected from the following: HBRW 41a(formerly 42a), 44b, 49b (formerly 41b), 121a (formerly 103a), 121b,123a (formerly 110a), 123b (formerly 110b), 141a (formerly 105a),143a (formerly 111a) or 143b (formerly 111b), 144a (formerly 109a),146a (formerly 107a), 161b (formerly 106b), 164b (formerly 104b),166b (formerly 107b), 167b (formerly 108b), 168a (formerly 119a),168b (formerly 119b), 170a (formerly 104a), or any of the NEJScourses listed above.

D.D.D.D.D. HBRW 123a (formerly 110a), 123b (formerly 110b), 143a (formerly111a), 143b (formerly 111b), if used to fulfill the requirement forsection A, cannot be counted for the requirement in section C.

E. E. E. E. E. HBRW 123a (formerly 110a), 123b (formerly 110b), 143a (formerly111a) or 143b (formerly 111b), 146a (formerly 107a), 161b (formerly106b), 164b (formerly 104b), 166b (formerly 107b), 167b (formerly108b), 170a (formerly 104a) may satisfy the writing intensiverequirement. Not all of the courses are given in any one year. Pleaseconsult the Course Schedule each semester. Courses that satisfy therequirement in a particular semester are designated “wi” in theCourse Schedule for that semester. Students may double count thesecourses for requirements in sections A-D.

F.F.F.F.F. By department rule, a maximum of two semester course creditstaken at other universities may be accepted toward the minor inHebrew Language and Literature. Each course transferred fromanother university must have the approval of the Hebrew programin order to be accepted for credit toward the minor requirements.This rule applies to courses completed at any other institution,whether in the United States or abroad. Students are encouraged toseek advance approval from the Hebrew program advisor for allcourses intended for transfer credit. For courses taken in Israeliuniversities, one Brandeis semester credit will be given for a three-hour per week one-semester course; a two-semester, two-hour perweek course; or two, two-hour, one-semester courses. Credit is notgranted for Ulpan courses.

Students are encouraged to declare their interest in a Hebrew minorby the end of their junior year.

Requirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching HebrewRequirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching HebrewRequirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching HebrewRequirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching HebrewRequirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching Hebrew

Residence Requirement and Program of StudyResidence Requirement and Program of StudyResidence Requirement and Program of StudyResidence Requirement and Program of StudyResidence Requirement and Program of StudyOrdinarily, two years of full-time residence at a normal rate of workof seven courses each year are required. Successful completion of 14courses is required: eight required courses, two semesters ofpracticum training, and four elective courses (one course from eachof the four elective areas listed below).

Required CoursesRequired CoursesRequired CoursesRequired CoursesRequired CoursesHBRW 167b (formerly HBRW 108b) (The Revival of ModernHebrew), NEJS 101a (formerly 108b) (Comparative Grammar ofSemitic Languages), HBRW 168a (formerly HBRW 119a) (ProficiencyBased Instruction in Hebrew, Part 1), HBRW 168b (formerly HBRW119b) (Proficiency Based Instruction in Hebrew, Part 2), HBRW 303a(Assessing the Learning and Teaching of Hebrew), HBRW 222b(Teaching Jewish Texts), HBRW 307a (Curriculum, Theory, andDevelopment), HRNS 235a (The Culture of Jewish EducationalSettings).

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Required Practicum CoursesRequired Practicum CoursesRequired Practicum CoursesRequired Practicum CoursesRequired Practicum CoursesHBRW 301a (Practicum I)HBRW 301b (Practicum II)

Elective courses (four must be taken, one from each area below):

PsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPSYC 130b Life Span Development: Adulthood and

Old AgePSYC 132a Children’s Play and the Developing

Imagination

Jewish EducationJewish EducationJewish EducationJewish EducationJewish EducationHRNS 206b Informal Education in Jewish SettingsHRNS 215a The Developing Learner in a Jewish

Educational SettingHBRW 236a Teaching and Learning in Jewish

Classrooms

Biblical Texts in HebrewBiblical Texts in HebrewBiblical Texts in HebrewBiblical Texts in HebrewBiblical Texts in HebrewHBRW 122a and 122b (formerly HBRW 101a and 101b)

Introduction to Classical HebrewNEJS 10a Biblical Hebrew Grammar and TextNEJS 110b The Hebrew Bible: Meaning and ContextNEJS 114a The Book of AmosNEJS 114b Biblical Ritual, Cult, and Magic

NEJS 115a The Book of DeuteronomyNEJS 117b The Dead Sea ScrollsNEJS 118b The Book of PsalmsNEJS 122b Biblical Narrative Texts: The Historical

TraditionNEJS 208a (formerly 210b) Biblical Hebrew

CompositionNEJS 210a (formerly 201b) Exodus: A Study in

Method

Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureHBRW 123a and 123b (formerly HBRW 110a and 110b)

Introduction to Modern Hebrew LiteratureHBRW 143a and 143b (formerly HBRW 111a and 111b)

An Advanced Survey of Hebrew andIsraeli Literature

HBRW 144a (formerly HBRW 109a) Hebrew DramaHBRW 146a (formerly HBRW 107a) Voices of JerusalemHBRW 164b (formerly HBRW 104b) Israeli TheaterNEJS 177b (formerly 139b) Yehuda Amichai and

Contemporary Hebrew PoetryNEJS 178a Hebrew Poetry between the Two World

WarsNEJS 180b Hebrew Prose in an Era of Revival



HBRW 10a Beginning HebrewHBRW 10a Beginning HebrewHBRW 10a Beginning HebrewHBRW 10a Beginning HebrewHBRW 10a Beginning HebrewSix class hours and one additional lab hourper week.For students with no previous knowledgeand those with a minimal background.Intensive training in the basics of Hebrewgrammar, listening comprehension,speaking, reading, and writing. Severalsections will be offered. Usually offeredevery semester.Staff

HBRW 19a Beginning Hebrew: HonorsHBRW 19a Beginning Hebrew: HonorsHBRW 19a Beginning Hebrew: HonorsHBRW 19a Beginning Hebrew: HonorsHBRW 19a Beginning Hebrew: HonorsPrerequisite: Hebrew placement exam. Onlyone 10-level Hebrew course may be takenfor credit.A beginner course for those students withsome exposure to Hebrew. Builds upon theinitial exposure, continuing to teach thebasics of grammar, vocabulary, speaking,and writing. Usually offered every year.Ms. Ringvald

HBRW 20b Intermediate HebrewHBRW 20b Intermediate HebrewHBRW 20b Intermediate HebrewHBRW 20b Intermediate HebrewHBRW 20b Intermediate HebrewPrerequisite: HBRW 10a or the equivalentas determined by placement examination.Only one 20-level Hebrew course may betaken for credit. Four class hours and onelab hour per week.Continuation of HBRW 10a, employing thesame methods. Intensive training inHebrew grammar, listening,comprehension, speaking, reading, andwriting. Several sections offered everysemester.Staff

HBRW 29b Intermediate Hebrew I: HonorsHBRW 29b Intermediate Hebrew I: HonorsHBRW 29b Intermediate Hebrew I: HonorsHBRW 29b Intermediate Hebrew I: HonorsHBRW 29b Intermediate Hebrew I: HonorsPrerequisite: HBRW 10a or the equivalentas determined by placement examination.Only one 20-level Hebrew course may betaken for credit. Four class hours and onelab hour per week.This course is designed for honor studentswho wish to excel in the language. Studentsare admitted upon recommendation of thedirector of the Hebrew Language Program.Usually offered every year in the spring.Staff

HBRW 34a Intermediate Hebrew II: AspectsHBRW 34a Intermediate Hebrew II: AspectsHBRW 34a Intermediate Hebrew II: AspectsHBRW 34a Intermediate Hebrew II: AspectsHBRW 34a Intermediate Hebrew II: Aspectsof Israeli Cultureof Israeli Cultureof Israeli Cultureof Israeli Cultureof Israeli Culture[ fl ]Prerequisite: Any 20-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent as determined by placementexamination. Two 30-level Hebrew coursesmay be taken for credit. Four class hoursand one lab hour per week.A continuation of HBRW 20b. Anintermediate to mid-level course, whichhelps students to strengthen their skills atthis level. Contemporary cultural aspectswill be stressed and a variety of materialswill be used. Usually offered everysemester.Staff

HBRW 35a Conversation and Writing SkillsHBRW 35a Conversation and Writing SkillsHBRW 35a Conversation and Writing SkillsHBRW 35a Conversation and Writing SkillsHBRW 35a Conversation and Writing Skills[ fl ]Prerequisite: HBRW 20b or the equivalentas determined by placement examination.This course is recommended for studentswho have not previously studied Hebrew atBrandeis and have been placed at this level.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HBRW 31a inprevious years. Four class hours and one labhour per week.An intermediate-level course designed toimprove the linguistic and writing skills ofstudents who have an extensive backgroundin the language but lack the academic skillsto fulfill the language requirements or topursue a higher level of Hebrew or Judaicstudies. Usually offered every year in thefall.Staff

HBRW 39a Intermediate Hebrew II: HonorsHBRW 39a Intermediate Hebrew II: HonorsHBRW 39a Intermediate Hebrew II: HonorsHBRW 39a Intermediate Hebrew II: HonorsHBRW 39a Intermediate Hebrew II: Honors[ fl ]Prerequisite: HBRW 29b or permission ofthe instructor. Four class hours and one labhour per week.A continuation of HBRW 29b. Designed forhonor students who wish to excel inHebrew. Students are admitted uponrecommendation of the director of theHebrew Language Program. Usually offeredevery year in the fall.Staff


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HBRW 41a Intensive ConversationalHBRW 41a Intensive ConversationalHBRW 41a Intensive ConversationalHBRW 41a Intensive ConversationalHBRW 41a Intensive ConversationalHebrew IHebrew IHebrew IHebrew IHebrew I[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: Any 30-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent. Students may take thiscourse and HBRW 44b for credit. Thiscourse may not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken HBRW 42a inprevious years. Four class hours per week.For students who have acquired anintermediate knowledge of Hebrew and whowish to develop a greater fluency inconversation. This course does not satisfythe language requirement for the NEJSmajor or the major in Hebrew. Usuallyoffered every year in the fall.Staff

HBRW 44b Advanced Hebrew: Aspects ofHBRW 44b Advanced Hebrew: Aspects ofHBRW 44b Advanced Hebrew: Aspects ofHBRW 44b Advanced Hebrew: Aspects ofHBRW 44b Advanced Hebrew: Aspects ofIsraeli CultureIsraeli CultureIsraeli CultureIsraeli CultureIsraeli Culture[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: Any 30-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent. Students may not take thiscourse and HBRW 49b for credit. Four classhours per week.Reinforces the acquired skills of speaking,listening comprehension, reading, andwriting at the intermediate to mid/high-level. Contemporary cultural aspects arestressed; conversational Hebrew andreading of selections from modernliterature, political essays, and newspaperarticles. Required for NEJS majors andHebrew majors and recommended for otherswho would like to continue studyingHebrew beyond the foreign languagerequirement. It is a prerequisite for manyupper-level Hebrew courses. Usually offeredevery semester.Ms. Ringvald

HBRW 49b Advanced Conversation andHBRW 49b Advanced Conversation andHBRW 49b Advanced Conversation andHBRW 49b Advanced Conversation andHBRW 49b Advanced Conversation andWriting Skills: HonorsWriting Skills: HonorsWriting Skills: HonorsWriting Skills: HonorsWriting Skills: Honors[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: Any 30-level Hebrew course,or the equivalent, or placement by thedirector of the Hebrew Language Program.Students may not take this course andHBRW 44b for credit. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken HBRW 41b in previous years. Fourclass hours per week.A fourth semester course that prepareshonors students for advanced-level courses.Intended for students who have completedHBRW 35a or 39a or by recommendation.Usually offered every year in the spring.Staff

HBRW 97a Senior EssayHBRW 97a Senior EssayHBRW 97a Senior EssayHBRW 97a Senior EssayHBRW 97a Senior EssayUsually offered every semester.Staff

HBRW 97b Senior EssayHBRW 97b Senior EssayHBRW 97b Senior EssayHBRW 97b Senior EssayHBRW 97b Senior EssayUsually offered every semester.Staff

HBRW 98a Independent StudyHBRW 98a Independent StudyHBRW 98a Independent StudyHBRW 98a Independent StudyHBRW 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year in the fall.Staff

HBRW 98b Independent StudyHBRW 98b Independent StudyHBRW 98b Independent StudyHBRW 98b Independent StudyHBRW 98b Independent StudySignature of the instructor required.Usually offered every year in the spring.Staff

HBRW 99d Senior ThesisHBRW 99d Senior ThesisHBRW 99d Senior ThesisHBRW 99d Senior ThesisHBRW 99d Senior ThesisSignature of the director required.Usually offered every year.Staff


HBRW 102a Hebrew Reading ProficiencyHBRW 102a Hebrew Reading ProficiencyHBRW 102a Hebrew Reading ProficiencyHBRW 102a Hebrew Reading ProficiencyHBRW 102a Hebrew Reading ProficiencyPrerequisite: Intermediate knowledge ofHebrew reading. Primarily intended forgraduate students. Not for credit.An intermediate to mid-level course forgraduate students interested instrengthening their reading skills.Emphasizes recognition of grammaticalstructures in the written language and theacquisition of recognition vocabulary.Intended to help students in their researchor in preparation for the Hebrew languageexam. Usually offered every year.Staff

HBRW 102b Advanced Reading ProficiencyHBRW 102b Advanced Reading ProficiencyHBRW 102b Advanced Reading ProficiencyHBRW 102b Advanced Reading ProficiencyHBRW 102b Advanced Reading Proficiencyand Comprehensionand Comprehensionand Comprehensionand Comprehensionand ComprehensionPrerequisite: HBRW 102a or high-intermediate reading knowledge of Hebrew.Not for credit.A continuation of HBRW 102a. Differentmaterials and texts are studied. This class isconducted in English. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

HBRW 121a Conversation: Israel, The EarlyHBRW 121a Conversation: Israel, The EarlyHBRW 121a Conversation: Israel, The EarlyHBRW 121a Conversation: Israel, The EarlyHBRW 121a Conversation: Israel, The EarlyYearsYearsYearsYearsYears[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: Any 40-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent. This course may not berepeated for credit by students who havetaken HBRW 103a as Israel: The EarlyYears. Four class hours per week.An intermediate-mid/high-levelconversation course for students who wishto improve their speaking skills beforeentering more advanced-level courses. Roleplaying, vocabulary building, and guidedspeaking activities develop conversationalskills for various situations. Reading anddiscussion of contemporary texts assist invocabulary building. Usually offered everyyear in the fall.Ms. Azoulay


HBRW 121b Conversation: Israel,HBRW 121b Conversation: Israel,HBRW 121b Conversation: Israel,HBRW 121b Conversation: Israel,HBRW 121b Conversation: Israel,Immigrants and MinoritiesImmigrants and MinoritiesImmigrants and MinoritiesImmigrants and MinoritiesImmigrants and Minorities[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: Any 40-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent. This course may not berepeated for credit by students who havetaken HBRW 103a (Israel: Immigrants andMinorities). Four class hours per week.An intermediate to mid/high-levelconversation course for students who wishto improve their speaking skills beforeentering more advanced-level courses. Roleplaying, vocabulary building, and guidedspeaking activities develop conversationalskills for various situations. Reading anddiscussion of contemporary texts assist invocabulary building. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Azoulay

HBRW 122a Introduction to ClassicalHBRW 122a Introduction to ClassicalHBRW 122a Introduction to ClassicalHBRW 122a Introduction to ClassicalHBRW 122a Introduction to ClassicalHebrew IHebrew IHebrew IHebrew IHebrew I[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: Any 40-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent, except HBRW 41a (formerlyHBRW 42a), as approved by the director ofthe Hebrew Language Program. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken HBRW 101a in previousyears. Four class hours per week.Concentrates on the study of biblical andclassical Hebrew literary works; such asApigraphy, Rabbinic, as well as selectionsfrom the Dead Sea Scrolls. Written and oralexpression in modern Hebrew are alsostressed.Staff

HBRW 122b Introduction to ClassicalHBRW 122b Introduction to ClassicalHBRW 122b Introduction to ClassicalHBRW 122b Introduction to ClassicalHBRW 122b Introduction to ClassicalHebrew IIHebrew IIHebrew IIHebrew IIHebrew II[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: Any 40-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent, except HBRW 41a (formerlyHBRW 42a), as approved by the director ofthe Hebrew Language Program. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken HBRW 101b in previousyears. Four class hours per week.An intermediate to mid/high-level coursethat focuses on comparing grammatical,textual, and lexical forms and ideas inclassical Hebrew texts ranging from thebiblical literature to the Dead Sea Scrolls(1000 B.C. to 68 C.E.). Written and oralexpression in modern Hebrew are alsostressed.Staff

HBRW 123a Introduction to ModernHBRW 123a Introduction to ModernHBRW 123a Introduction to ModernHBRW 123a Introduction to ModernHBRW 123a Introduction to ModernHebrew Literature IHebrew Literature IHebrew Literature IHebrew Literature IHebrew Literature I[ wi hum fl ]Prerequisite: Any 40-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent, as determined by thedirector of the Hebrew Language Program.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HBRW 110a inprevious years. Four class hours per week.An intermediate to mid/high-level course,which focuses on modern Hebrew prose andpoetry stressing major trends. Students areexpected to acquire better fluency inreading, writing, and conversation. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Hascal

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HBRW 123b Introduction to ModernHBRW 123b Introduction to ModernHBRW 123b Introduction to ModernHBRW 123b Introduction to ModernHBRW 123b Introduction to ModernHebrew Literature IIHebrew Literature IIHebrew Literature IIHebrew Literature IIHebrew Literature II[ wi fl hum ]Prerequisite: Any 40-level Hebrew course orits equivalent, as determined by thedirector of the Hebrew Language Program.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HBRW 110b inprevious years. Four class hours per week.An intermediate to mid/high-level coursethat focuses on the representation of theHolocaust and the generationalrelationships in modern Hebrew prose andpoetry. Students are expected to acquirebetter fluency in reading, writing, andconversation. Usually offered every year.Ms. Hascal

HBRW 141a Advanced HebrewHBRW 141a Advanced HebrewHBRW 141a Advanced HebrewHBRW 141a Advanced HebrewHBRW 141a Advanced HebrewConversationConversationConversationConversationConversation[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: HBRW 121a or b, 122a or b,123a or b, or permission of the instructor.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HBRW 105a inprevious years. Four class hours and oneadditional hour of lab work or speakingpractice per week are required.For advanced students who want to work onaccuracy, fluency, and vocabulary building.The course prepares students to becomeadvanced speakers of Hebrew. Reading ofcontemporary texts and newspaper articlesand listening to Israeli videos will serve as abasis for building higher level speakingproficiency. One additional weekly hour oflab work or speaking practice is required.Usually offered every year.Ms. Azoulay

HBRW 143a Advanced Survey of HebrewHBRW 143a Advanced Survey of HebrewHBRW 143a Advanced Survey of HebrewHBRW 143a Advanced Survey of HebrewHBRW 143a Advanced Survey of Hebrewand Israeli Literature Iand Israeli Literature Iand Israeli Literature Iand Israeli Literature Iand Israeli Literature I[ fl hum wi ]Prerequisite: HBRW 121a or b, 122a or b,123a or b, or permission of the instructor.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HBRW 111a inprevious years. Four class hours per week.An advanced course that enhances advancedlanguage skills through a survey of earlyIsraeli literature and poetry (1950-75) whilestressing the various trends and reactions todifferent aspects of Israeli daily life duringthis period. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Hascal

HBRW 143b Advanced Survey of HebrewHBRW 143b Advanced Survey of HebrewHBRW 143b Advanced Survey of HebrewHBRW 143b Advanced Survey of HebrewHBRW 143b Advanced Survey of Hebrewand Israeli Literature IIand Israeli Literature IIand Israeli Literature IIand Israeli Literature IIand Israeli Literature II[ fl hum wi ]Prerequisite: HBRW 121a or b, 122a or b,123a or b, or permission of the instructor.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HBRW 111b inprevious years. Four class hours per week.An advanced-level course that enhancesadvanced language and literary skills.Surveys the later Israeli literature andpoetry (1975-present). Stresses the varioustrends and reactions to different aspects ofIsraeli daily life during this period. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Hascal


HBRW 144a Hebrew Drama: LanguageHBRW 144a Hebrew Drama: LanguageHBRW 144a Hebrew Drama: LanguageHBRW 144a Hebrew Drama: LanguageHBRW 144a Hebrew Drama: Languagethrough Creativity and Actionthrough Creativity and Actionthrough Creativity and Actionthrough Creativity and Actionthrough Creativity and Action[ ca fl hum ]Prerequisite: HBRW 121a or b, 122a or b,123a or b, or permission of the instructor.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HBRW 109a inprevious years. Four class hours and twoadditional weekly hours of lab work arerequired.Helps improve Hebrew language skills atthe intermediate-high/advanced-level byfocusing on various creative aspects such asimprovisations, drama, performance, andother acting techniques such as movement,imagination, and other basic skillsnecessary to act out scenes from variousplays in the Hebrew language. Writingassignments and self-critique enhance thestudents’ skills in language acquisition. Thecourse culminates in the writing of one-actplays in Hebrew along with a theatricalperformance and production. Usuallyoffered every year in the fall.Ms. Azoulay

HBRW 146a The Voices of JerusalemHBRW 146a The Voices of JerusalemHBRW 146a The Voices of JerusalemHBRW 146a The Voices of JerusalemHBRW 146a The Voices of Jerusalem[ fl hum wi ]Prerequisite: HBRW 121a or b, 122a or b,123a or b, or permission of the instructor.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HBRW 107a inprevious years. Four class hours per week.Aims to develop students’ languageproficiency through analysis of selectedmaterials that depict the unique tradition,history, politics, art, and other featuresrelated to Jerusalem. Usually offered everysecond year in the fall.Ms. Hascal

HBRW 161b Israel Today: AdvancedHBRW 161b Israel Today: AdvancedHBRW 161b Israel Today: AdvancedHBRW 161b Israel Today: AdvancedHBRW 161b Israel Today: AdvancedConversation and WritingConversation and WritingConversation and WritingConversation and WritingConversation and Writing[ fl hum wi ]Prerequisite: HBRW 141a, or 143a or b, or144a, or 146a, or permission of theinstructor. This course may not be repeatedfor credit by students who have takenHBRW 106b in previous years. Four classhours per week.For advanced students who wish to enhanceproficiency and accuracy in writing andspeaking. Plays, essays, current articlesfrom Israeli newspapers, and films providethe basis for written assignments anddiscussions. Usually offered every spring.Ms. Porath

HBRW 163a Family Myths: Imaging theHBRW 163a Family Myths: Imaging theHBRW 163a Family Myths: Imaging theHBRW 163a Family Myths: Imaging theHBRW 163a Family Myths: Imaging theFamily in Modern Hebrew LiteratureFamily in Modern Hebrew LiteratureFamily in Modern Hebrew LiteratureFamily in Modern Hebrew LiteratureFamily in Modern Hebrew Literature[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: Five semesters of university-level Hebrew or its equivalent.By studying a variety of Hebrew textswritten during the last 100 years, the courseexplores a variety of understandings wehold regarding “the family” as a social andsocializing institution, a lived-inexperience, a national apparatus, apsychological cradle, etc., and investigatesthe role of myths in these concepts andconstructs. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Naveh

HBRW 164b Israeli TheaterHBRW 164b Israeli TheaterHBRW 164b Israeli TheaterHBRW 164b Israeli TheaterHBRW 164b Israeli Theater[ hum wi fl ]Prerequisite: HBRW 141a, or 143a or b, or144a, or 146a, or permission of theinstructor. This course may not be repeatedfor credit by students who have takenHBRW 104b in previous years. Four classhours and two lab hours per week.An advanced course that enhances advancedlanguage skills through reading and analysisof plays. The student’s creativity isdeveloped through participation in actingand creative writing lab. In reading plays,students can also participate in Hebrewacting lab. Usually offered every secondyear in the fall.Ms. Azoulay

HBRW 166b Portrait of the Israeli WomanHBRW 166b Portrait of the Israeli WomanHBRW 166b Portrait of the Israeli WomanHBRW 166b Portrait of the Israeli WomanHBRW 166b Portrait of the Israeli Woman[ fl hum wi ]Prerequisite: HBRW 141a, or 143a or b, or144a, or 146a, or permission of theinstructor. This course may not be repeatedfor credit by students who have takenHBRW 107b in previous years. Four classhours per week.An advanced culture course that enhancesadvanced language skills throughexamination of the Israeli woman’s role,image, and unique voice reflected in Israeliliterature, history, tradition, and art.Usually offered every second year in thefall.Ms. Hascal

HBRW 167b The Revival of Modern HebrewHBRW 167b The Revival of Modern HebrewHBRW 167b The Revival of Modern HebrewHBRW 167b The Revival of Modern HebrewHBRW 167b The Revival of Modern Hebrew[ hum fl ]Prerequisite: HBRW 141a, or 143a or b, or144a, or 146a, or permission of theinstructor. This course may not be repeatedfor credit by students who have takenHBRW 108b in previous years. Four classhours per week.An advanced course that surveys the originsof the Hebrew language and itsdevelopment throughout the centuries,focusing on its major stages (biblical,Rabbinic, medieval, and modern). Exploresthe unique phenomenon of its revival as aspoken language and its adaptation to themodern world. Usually offered every fall.Ms. Porath

HBRW 168a Proficiency Based InstructionHBRW 168a Proficiency Based InstructionHBRW 168a Proficiency Based InstructionHBRW 168a Proficiency Based InstructionHBRW 168a Proficiency Based Instructionin Hebrew Iin Hebrew Iin Hebrew Iin Hebrew Iin Hebrew I[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: HBRW 141a, or 143a or b, or144a, or 146a, or permission of theinstructor. This course may not be repeatedfor credit by students who have takenHBRW 119a in previous years. Three classhours per week.An advanced level methodology course thatfocuses on the theories and methodologiesfor teaching Hebrew. Course taught inHebrew and in English. Designed primarilyfor students at the advanced level who areinterested in eventually being able to teachHebrew. Usually offered every fall.Ms. Ringvald

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HBRW 168b Proficiency Based InstructionHBRW 168b Proficiency Based InstructionHBRW 168b Proficiency Based InstructionHBRW 168b Proficiency Based InstructionHBRW 168b Proficiency Based Instructionin Hebrew IIin Hebrew IIin Hebrew IIin Hebrew IIin Hebrew II[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: HBRW 141a, or 143a or b, or144a, or 146a, or permission of theinstructor. This course may not be repeatedfor credit by students who have takenHBRW 119b in previous years. Three classhours per week.An advanced seminar that focuses onstudents’ understanding of secondlanguages, particularly the students ofHebrew, as well as understanding thefoundations of curriculum development.The course is taught in Hebrew and inEnglish and is a continuation of HBRW168a. Students participate in teachingpracticum through internship and learnhow to apply their knowledge. Usuallyoffered every spring.Ms. Ringvald

HBRW 170a Israeli CinemaHBRW 170a Israeli CinemaHBRW 170a Israeli CinemaHBRW 170a Israeli CinemaHBRW 170a Israeli Cinema[ fl hum wi ]Prerequisite: HBRW 141a, or 143a or b, or144a, or 146a, or permission of theinstructor. This course may not be repeatedfor credit by students who have takenHBRW 104a in previous years. Four classhours per week.An advanced culture course that focuses onthe various aspects of Israeli society as theyare portrayed in Israeli films and television.In addition to viewing films, the studentswill be asked to read Hebrew backgroundmaterials, to participate in classdiscussions, and to write in Hebrew aboutthe films. Usually offered every spring.Ms. Azoulay


HBRW 222b The Role of Jewish Texts inHBRW 222b The Role of Jewish Texts inHBRW 222b The Role of Jewish Texts inHBRW 222b The Role of Jewish Texts inHBRW 222b The Role of Jewish Texts inCommunal OrganizationsCommunal OrganizationsCommunal OrganizationsCommunal OrganizationsCommunal OrganizationsExplores central texts within the Jewishtradition beginning with the Hebrew Bibleand proceeding chronologically to HasidicLiterature. Focuses on the application ofthese texts to the Jewish professionalcontext. Explores questions such as, “Howdo these texts influence one another? Howdo the messages within the texts impact themission, vision and operation of Jewishorganizations? How do the texts play a rolein the day to day functioning of Jewishorganizations? The course takes both atheoretical and practical approach. Studentsare asked to prepare field-based exercisesand case studies. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Solmsen

HBRW 236a Teaching and Learning inHBRW 236a Teaching and Learning inHBRW 236a Teaching and Learning inHBRW 236a Teaching and Learning inHBRW 236a Teaching and Learning inJewish ClassroomsJewish ClassroomsJewish ClassroomsJewish ClassroomsJewish ClassroomsOpen to undergraduate juniors and seniorswith permission and signature of instructor.As there is a field component, studentsshould consult the instructor prior toenrolling.Explores the intellectual, moral, andpractical requirements of good teaching inJewish classrooms. Through reading andwriting, observations and investigations inthe field, and practical experiments,students will develop skills to study andimprove their teaching. Usually offeredevery year.

HBRW 301a Hebrew Practicum IHBRW 301a Hebrew Practicum IHBRW 301a Hebrew Practicum IHBRW 301a Hebrew Practicum IHBRW 301a Hebrew Practicum IRequired of all Master’s degree students.Staff

HBRW 301b Hebrew Practicum IIHBRW 301b Hebrew Practicum IIHBRW 301b Hebrew Practicum IIHBRW 301b Hebrew Practicum IIHBRW 301b Hebrew Practicum IIContinuation of HBRW 301a.Staff

HBRW 303a Readings in Accessing theHBRW 303a Readings in Accessing theHBRW 303a Readings in Accessing theHBRW 303a Readings in Accessing theHBRW 303a Readings in Accessing theLearning and Teaching of HebrewLearning and Teaching of HebrewLearning and Teaching of HebrewLearning and Teaching of HebrewLearning and Teaching of HebrewStaff

HBRW 304b Readings in Hebrew GrammarHBRW 304b Readings in Hebrew GrammarHBRW 304b Readings in Hebrew GrammarHBRW 304b Readings in Hebrew GrammarHBRW 304b Readings in Hebrew GrammarMs. Porath

HBRW 305a Readings in Biblical TextHBRW 305a Readings in Biblical TextHBRW 305a Readings in Biblical TextHBRW 305a Readings in Biblical TextHBRW 305a Readings in Biblical TextStaff

HBRW 306b Reading of the Israeli MediaHBRW 306b Reading of the Israeli MediaHBRW 306b Reading of the Israeli MediaHBRW 306b Reading of the Israeli MediaHBRW 306b Reading of the Israeli MediaMs. Ringvald

HBRW 307a Readings in CurriculumHBRW 307a Readings in CurriculumHBRW 307a Readings in CurriculumHBRW 307a Readings in CurriculumHBRW 307a Readings in CurriculumTheory and DevelopmentTheory and DevelopmentTheory and DevelopmentTheory and DevelopmentTheory and DevelopmentStaff


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HistoryCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)Combined B.A./M.A.Master of ArtsDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorThe major in history seeks to provide students with a broadintroduction to the development of the modern world. The majoris flexible, enabling students to devise individual programstailored to their own specific needs and interests. In consultationwith their faculty advisor, students should design a major thatmakes sense in terms of their other coursework and career plans.This major strategy will be different for each student. A studentplanning a professional career in history, for example, willcertainly want to take a broad variety of courses, perhaps do ajunior tutorial (HIST 98a or 98b), write a senior thesis (HIST99d), and master the foreign languages required for that area ofspecialization. Students interested in other careers, such as lawor business, will design programs of study that complement theircourse work in other departments and programs (for example,legal studies or economics). The department stronglyrecommends that students acquire geographic and chronologicalbreadth, which is best provided by our set of two-semestersurveys in American, Asian, European, and Latin Americanhistory. Apart from taking one or more of these surveys, studentsshould also select appropriate offerings from our more advancedcourses that are thematic or national in scope and that permitmore intensive analysis. The department is deeply committed tothe development of writing and analytical skills, which areinvaluable and transferable, regardless of future career—be ithigher education, teaching, law, business, or public service. Theadvanced courses, with smaller classes, provide an idealopportunity to develop those skills.

Graduate Program in Comparative HistoryGraduate Program in Comparative HistoryGraduate Program in Comparative HistoryGraduate Program in Comparative HistoryGraduate Program in Comparative HistoryThe Graduate Program in Comparative History leads to thedegree of Doctor of Philosophy. Applicants wishing to take onlythe degree of Master of Arts may apply for admission to the M.A.program described below. Deadline for applications to the Ph.D.program is January 15; for applications to the M.A. degreeprogram, the deadline is April 30.

The graduate program trains students to approach the past from acomparative perspective. This method represents the mostfruitful way to interpret the past, and the program fosters it intwo ways. First, students specializing in European history willdevelop expertise in two broad fields of history—either medievaland early modern or early modern and modern. Studentsspecializing in non-European history will master two comparablefields. Second, all students will study their fields from a thematicapproach that transcends national boundaries and moves awayfrom conventional periodization.

The comparative history program gives students a broadunderstanding of historical developments and fosters the abilityto make cross-cultural comparisons. The thematic approach iscentral to the process. The Brandeis history faculty isexceptionally diverse in its interests and offers the student avariety of approaches to the past, such as the study of politicalstructure, social relations and institutions, women and thefamily, war and diplomacy, psychohistory, culture, or thought.Each student will read widely on two topical areas, and in theprocess learn what developments were unique and which oneswere comparable over time and space.

Finally, students will take an outside field beyond the areas of theirqualifying examinations. This may be in another area of history suchas the history of the United States, Latin America, Middle East,Africa, East Asia, Jewish history, or the history of science. It may alsobe in related programs such as anthropology, economics, English andAmerican literature, literary studies, Near Eastern and Judaic Studies,politics, or sociology.

The program is designed to prepare students for the competitiveacademic environment of the next decade. It trains them in methodsof historical research and equips them to teach a broad range ofsubjects. On a deeper level, comparative history fosters intellectualflexibility and interdisciplinary skills that can be creatively employedinside and outside academia.

A small, select student body will work in close cooperation with thefaculty. Most instruction will take place in seminars specificallydesigned for graduate students or in individual conferences withfaculty advisors. From the beginning, the curriculum will helpstudents prepare for their qualifying examinations and guide themtoward eventual dissertation research.

During the first year, students must prepare a major research paper ona topic chosen in consultation with a principal advisor. The papermay be comparative in research (involving two or more symmetricalcase studies), or it may focus upon a single case (with that researchinformed by a reading of secondary literature on similar cases). Thepaper constitutes the major intellectual enterprise of the first year,and students devote one-quarter of their time to it. Students mustalso enroll in HIST 210a (Historical Research: Methods and NewDepartures). During their first two years of residence, students mustalso enroll in comparative history seminars that treat significantproblems in a comparative perspective and introduce students to themethods and issues of comparative history. European specialists willalso enroll in two introductory graduate colloquia, which cover theearly modern and modern periods. Finally, before they may take thequalifying examination, all students must complete a tutorial orother work focusing on a part of the world geographically orchronologically removed from their principal area of specializationwith a view to gaining a comparative perspective on their majorresearch interest.

Students specializing in European history are expected to have ageneral mastery of a major and a minor field of history, eithermedieval, early modern (1450-1750), or modern (1750-present).Students specializing in non-European history will present a majorand minor field approved by the executive committee. Two facultymembers examine in the major field; one faculty member shallexamine for the minor field. First- and second-year colloquia shallprovide the basic groundwork for field preparation. By the beginningof the fourth semester the student must submit a working oralsbibliography, which will serve as the basis for the qualifying exam, tobe administered at the end of the fourth semester. The exactdelimitation of the major and minor fields is to be made by thestudent and examiners, with the formal approval of the chair of thecomparative history program.

Students should normally plan to complete all work for the doctorate,including the dissertation, within eight years after entering theprogram; prolongation of study past the eighth year takes place on acase-by-case basis.

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Graduate Program in American HistoryGraduate Program in American HistoryGraduate Program in American HistoryGraduate Program in American HistoryGraduate Program in American HistoryThe program in American history offers two graduate degrees:Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy. Its curriculum isdesigned to help students gain a comprehensive understanding ofAmerican history and mastery of historical research and writing.

Its flexible program of study allows students to work closelywith the faculty in independent reading and research courses.Individual courses of study are developed for each student, tohelp in preparation for qualifying examinations, and aspreparation for dissertation research. Normally, the first year’swork is concentrated in American history and centers on directedresearch and a critical approach to problems of historiography.Second-year students are encouraged to complete theirpreparation in their examination fields through directed readingsand relevant courses. Applicants should note with care the fourparts of the examination, specified under “DegreeRequirements,” in which all students are expected todemonstrate proficiency. Studies in related fields are arrangedindividually with appropriate members of the University’sgraduate faculty. For students with appropriate qualifications,there are opportunities for advanced study and research atneighboring universities in such fields as legal, business, andreligious history.


Students normally begin their studies with one of the generalcourses in historical studies and then go on to more advancedcourses. To declare and design a major, the student should firstsee the undergraduate advising head; together they will select asadvisor a faculty member who seems best suited to that student’sinterest and area of future work. The advisor and student willthen select a course of study that gives greatest coherence to thestudent’s other coursework and career plans.


Comparative HistoryComparative HistoryComparative HistoryComparative HistoryComparative HistoryThe general requirements for admission to the Graduate School givenin an earlier section of this Bulletin apply. Students with a soundpreparation in history and who have demonstrated unusualimagination and critical insight will receive special consideration.Undergraduate majors in the other social sciences or in allied fieldssuch as comparative literature may, however, apply. Applicantsshould submit a sample of written work, preferably in history.

Students may be admitted for full- or part-time work. Partialscholarship assistance is available for a limited number of exceptionalcandidates.

American HistoryAmerican HistoryAmerican HistoryAmerican HistoryAmerican HistoryThe general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, givenin an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission. An undergraduate major in history is the preferredpreparation for admission, and the student’s undergraduatecurriculum should include some fundamental courses in Americanhistory and related fields in the social sciences or humanities.Students with the M.A. degree in history or a professional degree inlaw or other related fields are especially invited to apply. Prospectivestudents interested in Crown Fellowships or the special arrangementsfor study in professional fields at neighboring universities, notedabove, should submit applications by January 15; for applications tothe M.A. degree program, the deadline is April 30.

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Paul Jankowski, ChairPaul Jankowski, ChairPaul Jankowski, ChairPaul Jankowski, ChairPaul Jankowski, ChairModern European and French history.

Silvia ArromSilvia ArromSilvia ArromSilvia ArromSilvia ArromLatin America. Women’s history. Socialhistory.

Rudolph BinionRudolph BinionRudolph BinionRudolph BinionRudolph BinionModern history. Culture and thought.Psychohistory.

David Engerman, Chair, International andDavid Engerman, Chair, International andDavid Engerman, Chair, International andDavid Engerman, Chair, International andDavid Engerman, Chair, International andGlobal StudiesGlobal StudiesGlobal StudiesGlobal StudiesGlobal StudiesHistory of American foreign policy.International and cultural history.

David Hackett FischerDavid Hackett FischerDavid Hackett FischerDavid Hackett FischerDavid Hackett FischerModern history. Social institutions.

Gregory FreezeGregory FreezeGregory FreezeGregory FreezeGregory FreezeRussia and Germany. Social and religioushistory.

Mark HulliungMark HulliungMark HulliungMark HulliungMark HulliungIntellectual, cultural, and political history,European and American.

Jacqueline Jones, Graduate Advising HeadJacqueline Jones, Graduate Advising HeadJacqueline Jones, Graduate Advising HeadJacqueline Jones, Graduate Advising HeadJacqueline Jones, Graduate Advising Headfor American Historyfor American Historyfor American Historyfor American Historyfor American HistoryAmerican southern and women’s history.

Jane KamenskyJane KamenskyJane KamenskyJane KamenskyJane KamenskyColonial America. American social andcultural history.

William Kapelle, Undergraduate AdvisingWilliam Kapelle, Undergraduate AdvisingWilliam Kapelle, Undergraduate AdvisingWilliam Kapelle, Undergraduate AdvisingWilliam Kapelle, Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHeadMedieval history.

Alice Kelikian, Graduate Advising Head forAlice Kelikian, Graduate Advising Head forAlice Kelikian, Graduate Advising Head forAlice Kelikian, Graduate Advising Head forAlice Kelikian, Graduate Advising Head forComparative History; Chair, Film StudiesComparative History; Chair, Film StudiesComparative History; Chair, Film StudiesComparative History; Chair, Film StudiesComparative History; Chair, Film StudiesModern history. Social institutionalhistory.

Lee Pennington, Florence Levy Kay FellowLee Pennington, Florence Levy Kay FellowLee Pennington, Florence Levy Kay FellowLee Pennington, Florence Levy Kay FellowLee Pennington, Florence Levy Kay Fellowin Korean/Japanese History (Modernin Korean/Japanese History (Modernin Korean/Japanese History (Modernin Korean/Japanese History (Modernin Korean/Japanese History (ModernJapanese History)Japanese History)Japanese History)Japanese History)Japanese History)East Asian history. Social and culturalhistory. Disability history.

John SchreckerJohn SchreckerJohn SchreckerJohn SchreckerJohn SchreckerEast Asian history and civilization. Sino-Western relations.

Govind SreenivasanGovind SreenivasanGovind SreenivasanGovind SreenivasanGovind SreenivasanEarly modern European history. Germany.

Ibrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataAfrica: Social history. Slavery. The Africandiaspora. Afro-Brazil.

Michael WillrichMichael WillrichMichael WillrichMichael WillrichMichael WillrichAmerican social and legal history.

The following members of otherdepartments are affiliated with theDepartment of History:

Joyce Antler (AMST), Avigdor Levy (NEJS),Antony Polonsky (NEJS), Benjamin Ravid(NEJS), Jehuda Reinharz (NEJS), JonathanSarna (HRNS), Stephen Whitfield (AMST).

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All majors are expected to complete satisfactorily at least eightsemester courses in history from among the HIST and cross-listed offerings. No course grade below a C will be given credittowards the major requirement of eight courses. Acceptable APscores in American or European history exempt majors fromequivalent course(s) but do not reduce the total number ofcourses required to complete the major. A minimum of sixcourses counted toward the major must be taught by members ofthe history faculty, except that transfer students and those takinga year’s study abroad may offer up to four semester coursestaught elsewhere, depending on individual circumstances, andneed take only four courses taught by members of the historyfaculty. To apply such transfer courses to the history major, astudent must obtain the approval of the department advisinghead.

In addition, HIST 98a and 98b (Readings in History) may be takenby students on a subject of particular interest to them that is notcovered in the regular curriculum or as a supplement to work onthe Senior Honors Thesis. (The consent of the instructor isrequired.) HIST 99d (Senior Research), which must be taken inaddition to the regular eight-course requirement, enablesstudents to undertake an honors thesis and is required for degreesgranted with distinction.

The major can be combined with other programs of study, suchas Latin American studies or Russian and East European studies.Students should consult their advisors to design a major that bestcomplements the requirements of other programs.


All minors are expected to complete five courses. One of thesecould be cross-listed from another department or transferred fromstudy elsewhere, subject to the approval of the departmentadvising head. Advanced Placement credits would not counttowards the minor; nor would any course grade below a C; norwould any course taken Pass/Fail. Students should declare theminor in history no later than the beginning of their senior year.


Students with exceptional records may apply for the B.A./M.A.program in either comparative history or American history.Applications to either graduate program must be made no laterthan May 1 preceding the senior year. Consultation with theadvisor is highly recommended by the beginning of the sixthsemester; transfer students should apply by the fourth semesterof residence. All applications should include a proposed course ofstudy, specifying how all degree requirements will be met.Grades of B- or better are required in the 100-level courses. Thetotal number of courses required for completion of a B.A./M.A.program is 38, of which at least four must be at the graduatelevel and not counted toward the major requirements.

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Comparative HistoryComparative HistoryComparative HistoryComparative HistoryComparative HistoryThis one-year, full-time program has the following requirements:Each student must pass an examination in one foreign language. Eachstudent will complete the first-year program as defined for thegraduate program in comparative history.

An M.A. degree in history will be awarded to those students whohave satisfactorily completed one year of residence as full-timestudents, completed the mandated first-year courses, fulfilled thelanguage requirement, and completed their research seminarrequirement.

American HistoryAmerican HistoryAmerican HistoryAmerican HistoryAmerican HistoryStudents who are admitted for a terminal M.A. degree must completeone full year of coursework and the foreign language requirement.Courses will include the two-semester colloquium in Americanhistory, a major research project, and four other courses approved bythe executive committee. An average of at least A- is normallyrequired for continuation in the program.


Comparative HistoryComparative HistoryComparative HistoryComparative HistoryComparative History

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyDuring the first year in the program, students will complete an M.A.thesis over two semesters and take four graduate seminars orcolloquia. During the second year in the program, students will takesix new courses, consisting of graduate seminars, individual readingstutorials, and one course of study in a field outside the program.

Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementAs part of the graduate training program, Ph.D. students are requiredto participate in undergraduate teaching, normally during theirsecond, third, and fourth years.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence requirement for doctoral students is threeyears.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementThe use of foreign languages is an essential tool for the comparativehistorian. Each student will be expected to pass in the first year onelanguage examination testing the ability to read historical prose witha dictionary. The second language examination must be passed beforetaking the qualifying examination. All students in European historymust normally show competence in French and German. Medievalstudents must also offer Latin. Students may, in some instances,petition to substitute a language appropriate to their researchinterests for either French or German.

Qualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationEach student will take the qualifying examination at the end of thefourth term. Any student who has failed to complete the qualifyingexamination by the fifth term will be dropped from the program.

Dissertation ProspectusDissertation ProspectusDissertation ProspectusDissertation ProspectusDissertation ProspectusThe student will normally define a dissertation topic in the termpreceding the qualifying examination but in no case later than theend of the fifth term in the program.

For the dissertation prospectus, students will make an oralpresentation setting their proposed topic in comparative perspective.

Dissertation DefenseDissertation DefenseDissertation DefenseDissertation DefenseDissertation DefenseWhen the student’s dissertation committee accepts the completeddissertation, the candidate must defend it at the final oralexamination.

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The Joint Degree of Master of Arts in Women’s and GenderThe Joint Degree of Master of Arts in Women’s and GenderThe Joint Degree of Master of Arts in Women’s and GenderThe Joint Degree of Master of Arts in Women’s and GenderThe Joint Degree of Master of Arts in Women’s and GenderStudies for Doctoral Students in Comparative HistoryStudies for Doctoral Students in Comparative HistoryStudies for Doctoral Students in Comparative HistoryStudies for Doctoral Students in Comparative HistoryStudies for Doctoral Students in Comparative History

During the course of their work toward the Ph.D., students incomparative history may earn a joint M.A. with women’s andgender studies by completing the following requirements inconjunction with program requirements for the M.A.

A.A.A.A.A. WMGS 205a, the foundational course in women’s and genderstudies. Under certain circumstances, an alternative course maybe substituted for WMGS 205a. See advisor and women’s andgender studies program coordinator for approval.

B.B.B.B.B. One course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198aor the Feminist Inquiry course offered through the GraduateConsortium in Women’s Studies).

C.C.C.C.C. Two elective courses in women’s and gender studies, oneinside and one outside the history department.

D.D.D.D.D. Participation in a fall semester noncredit women’s and genderstudies graduate proseminar.

E.E.E.E.E. A thesis or substantial research paper of 25-35 pages on a topicrelated to the joint degree.

For further information about the joint M.A., please see theWomen’s and Gender Studies Program section found elsewhere inthis Bulletin.

American HistoryAmerican HistoryAmerican HistoryAmerican HistoryAmerican History

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyDoctoral candidates must complete three years in residence atBrandeis and a minimum of 16 semester courses. Programs ofstudy and major will be formulated for each student, subject tothe approval of the executive committee. Students who do notmaintain an A- average may not be continued in the program.

Incoming students normally will be expected to take two double-credit courses of Directed Research in American History in theirfirst year of residence. The committee may, at its discretion,grant a student transfer credit of up to one year toward the Ph.D.residence requirement for relevant graduate or professional workdone elsewhere. Application for such credit shall be consideredonly after a student has completed one term’s residence in a full-time program. The second 300-level Directed Research coursemay be waived by the committee on the basis of a master’s thesisor comparable research project at the graduate or professionallevel done elsewhere. In the first year all students enroll in theColloquium in American History.

Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementAs part of the graduate training program, Ph.D. students serve asteaching fellows for four semesters, normally during their secondand third years of study. All teaching fellows enroll in a sectionof HIST 340a and b, which provides supervision as well asinstruction in the aims and techniques of teaching Americanhistory at the college level.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence requirement for doctoral students isthree years.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementA high level of reading proficiency in one foreign language isrequired of all students. Students are expected to pass thelanguage examination during the first year of residence. Thecompletion of language requirements at another university doesnot exempt the candidate from the Brandeis requirement.

Qualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationEach doctoral candidate must pass at the doctoral level a qualifyingexamination in the following four fields: (1) general American history,one examiner to be in early American history and the other inmodern American history; (2) a period of specialization in Americanhistory; (3) an area of comparative modern European, Asian, LatinAmerican, or African history; (4) a related discipline in the socialsciences or humanities, or a subdiscipline in history.

All proposed fields must be submitted in writing and approved by theexecutive committee. The period of specialization will normally beselected from the following: 1607-1763, 1763-1815, 1815-1877, 1877-1914, 1914-present.

The comparative history field may focus on such themes as 19th-century emigration/immigration, 18th-century American andEuropean political and social philosophy, the history of the modernfamily, or the frontier in global perspective. The fourth field mayinvolve training in politics, international relations, or literature, forexample, to provide perspectives and methods that can illuminatehistorical problems. Or it can involve a subdiscipline in history thathas a distinctive subject matter and methodology, such as Americansocial, legal, ecological, or intellectual history.

Students entering the program without previous graduate training inAmerican history are expected to take the qualifying examination nolater than the end of their fifth term of residence and must pass theexamination by the end of the sixth term. Students who have earnedan M.A. degree in history elsewhere are expected to take and pass thequalifying examination by the end of their second year in theprogram.

Qualifying examinations will be taken separately for each of thefields, with the general American field coming at the end. For each ofthe fields (2), (3), and (4), as above, the student will choose oneappropriate faculty member with the approval of the chair of theprogram. That faculty member, in consultation with the student, willdefine the requirements, course of preparation, and mode ofexamination (written and/or oral) for the field.

For the general American field, the chair will appoint two members ofthe executive committee as examiners. The two faculty members inconsultation with the student will define in advance the majorthemes or problems on which the examination will be based. So far aspossible, fields (3) and (4), as above, should be selected with a view tobroadening and deepening the student’s understanding of his/herAmerican history fields and providing valuable background for thedissertation work.

With the consent of the chair and the professor concerned, qualifiedstudents in appropriate cases may be examined in fields (3) or (4), asabove, by a faculty member at another university. Moreover, with theconsent of the executive committee, examinations in fields (3) or (4),as above, may be waived for students with the M.A., J.D., or otheradvanced degrees.

DissertationDissertationDissertationDissertationDissertationDuring the early stages of their dissertation work, students areexpected to present a prospectus in a Works-in-Progress sessionattended by the program’s students and faculty. When the dissertationis accepted by the committee, a Final Oral Examination will bescheduled at which the candidate must successfully defend his/herdissertation before the committee and other members of the facultywho may participate. In most cases a student’s dissertationcommittee consists of the advisor, another American history facultymember, and an outside reader from another university.

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The Joint Degree of Master of Arts in Women’s and GenderThe Joint Degree of Master of Arts in Women’s and GenderThe Joint Degree of Master of Arts in Women’s and GenderThe Joint Degree of Master of Arts in Women’s and GenderThe Joint Degree of Master of Arts in Women’s and GenderStudies for Doctoral Students in American HistoryStudies for Doctoral Students in American HistoryStudies for Doctoral Students in American HistoryStudies for Doctoral Students in American HistoryStudies for Doctoral Students in American History

During the course of their work toward the Ph.D., students inAmerican history may earn a joint M.A. with women’s andgender studies by completing the following requirements inconjunction with program requirements for the M.A.

A.A.A.A.A. WMGS 205a, the foundational course in women’s and genderstudies. Under certain circumstances, an alternative course maybe substituted for WMGS 205a. See advisor and women’s andgender studies program coordinator for approval.


C.C.C.C.C. Two elective courses in women’s and gender studies, one insideand one outside the history department.



For further information about the joint M.A., please see the Women’sand Gender Studies Program section found elsewhere in this Bulletin.

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HIST 51a History of the United States:HIST 51a History of the United States:HIST 51a History of the United States:HIST 51a History of the United States:HIST 51a History of the United States:1607-18651607-18651607-18651607-18651607-1865[ ss wi ]Refer to the Schedule of Classes eachsemester for information regardingapplicability to the writing intensiverequirement.An introductory survey of American historyto the Civil War. Usually offered every year.Staff

HIST 51b History of the United States: 1865HIST 51b History of the United States: 1865HIST 51b History of the United States: 1865HIST 51b History of the United States: 1865HIST 51b History of the United States: 1865to the Presentto the Presentto the Presentto the Presentto the Present[ ss ]An introductory survey of American historyfrom the Civil War to the present. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Jones

HIST 52b Europe from 1789 to the PresentHIST 52b Europe from 1789 to the PresentHIST 52b Europe from 1789 to the PresentHIST 52b Europe from 1789 to the PresentHIST 52b Europe from 1789 to the Present[ ss ]Refer to the Schedule of Classes eachsemester for information regardingapplicability to the writing intensiverequirement.Analytical introduction to modernEuropean history considering such issues asthe French Revolution, economic and socialmodernization and the industrialrevolution, the evolution of modernnationalism, imperialism and socialism,development of the world market,imperialism, diplomacy and war in the 20thcentury, Bolshevism and the decline ofliberalism, modern totalitarianism, WorldWar II, decolonization, the Cold War, therevival of Europe, and the revolutions of1989. Usually offered every year.Mr. Jankowski

HIST 55b The History of the FamilyHIST 55b The History of the FamilyHIST 55b The History of the FamilyHIST 55b The History of the FamilyHIST 55b The History of the Family[ ss ]A social history of the family in Europefrom early modern to contemporary times.Topical emphasis on changing patterns inkinship and household structure, childrearing, sex-role differentiation,employment, and marriage. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Kelikian

HIST 56b World History to 1960HIST 56b World History to 1960HIST 56b World History to 1960HIST 56b World History to 1960HIST 56b World History to 1960[ ss nw ]An introductory survey of world history,from the dawn of “civilization” to c.1960.Topics include the establishment andrivalry of political communities, thedevelopment of material life, and thehistorical formation of cultural identities.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Sreenivasan

HIST 61a Cultures in Conflict since 1300HIST 61a Cultures in Conflict since 1300HIST 61a Cultures in Conflict since 1300HIST 61a Cultures in Conflict since 1300HIST 61a Cultures in Conflict since 1300[ ss ]Required specialized course for theInternational and Global Studies Programarea: Cultures, Identities, and Encounters.Explores the ways in which cultures andcivilizations have collided since 1300, andthe ways in which cultural differencesaccount for major wars and conflicts inworld history since then. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Freeze and Mr. Jankowski

HIST 71a Latin American History, Pre-HIST 71a Latin American History, Pre-HIST 71a Latin American History, Pre-HIST 71a Latin American History, Pre-HIST 71a Latin American History, Pre-Conquest to 1870Conquest to 1870Conquest to 1870Conquest to 1870Conquest to 1870[ hum nw ss ]Introduction to the historical foundationsof Latin America: Amerindian civilizations,Spanish conquest, colonial economy andsociety, independence movements, andtheir aftermath. Usually offered every year.Ms. Arrom

HIST 71b Latin American History, 1870 toHIST 71b Latin American History, 1870 toHIST 71b Latin American History, 1870 toHIST 71b Latin American History, 1870 toHIST 71b Latin American History, 1870 tothe Presentthe Presentthe Presentthe Presentthe Present[ hum nw ss ]Modern Latin America, with stress on theinteractions of economics, politics, andexternal dependency in the region. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Arrom

HIST 80a Introduction to East AsianHIST 80a Introduction to East AsianHIST 80a Introduction to East AsianHIST 80a Introduction to East AsianHIST 80a Introduction to East AsianCivilizationCivilizationCivilizationCivilizationCivilization[ hum nw ss ]A selective introduction to thedevelopment of forms of thought, social andpolitical institutions, and distinctivecultural contributions of China and Japanfrom early times to the beginning of the19th century. Usually offered every year.Mr. Schrecker

HIST 80b East Asia: Nineteenth Century toHIST 80b East Asia: Nineteenth Century toHIST 80b East Asia: Nineteenth Century toHIST 80b East Asia: Nineteenth Century toHIST 80b East Asia: Nineteenth Century tothe Present (China and Japan)the Present (China and Japan)the Present (China and Japan)the Present (China and Japan)the Present (China and Japan)[ hum nw ss ]The civilization of East Asia at thebeginning of the 19th century, the impact ofthe West, the contrasting responses ofChina and Japan to the confrontation, andthe development and nature of their presentsocieties. Usually offered every year.Mr. Pennington

HIST 98a Readings in HistoryHIST 98a Readings in HistoryHIST 98a Readings in HistoryHIST 98a Readings in HistoryHIST 98a Readings in HistoryUsually offered every year.Staff

HIST 98b Readings in HistoryHIST 98b Readings in HistoryHIST 98b Readings in HistoryHIST 98b Readings in HistoryHIST 98b Readings in HistoryUsually offered every year.Staff

HIST 99d Senior ResearchHIST 99d Senior ResearchHIST 99d Senior ResearchHIST 99d Senior ResearchHIST 99d Senior ResearchDoes not meet the major requirement inhistory.Seniors who are candidates for degrees withhonors in history must register for thiscourse and, under the direction of a facultymember, prepare an honors thesis on asuitable topic. Usually offered every year.Staff

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HIST 100a Fire and Ice: An EcologicalHIST 100a Fire and Ice: An EcologicalHIST 100a Fire and Ice: An EcologicalHIST 100a Fire and Ice: An EcologicalHIST 100a Fire and Ice: An EcologicalApproach to World HistoryApproach to World HistoryApproach to World HistoryApproach to World HistoryApproach to World History[ ss ]A survey of world history through the past10,000 years, with particular attention tothe choices that people have made inrelation to their changing environment.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Fischer

HIST 103a Roman History to 455 C.E.HIST 103a Roman History to 455 C.E.HIST 103a Roman History to 455 C.E.HIST 103a Roman History to 455 C.E.HIST 103a Roman History to 455 C.E.[ hum ss ]Survey of Roman history from the earlyrepublic through the decline of the empire.Covers the political history of the Romanstate and the major social, economic, andreligious changes of the period. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Kapelle

HIST 105b The U.S. and the World, 1898-HIST 105b The U.S. and the World, 1898-HIST 105b The U.S. and the World, 1898-HIST 105b The U.S. and the World, 1898-HIST 105b The U.S. and the World, 1898-19451945194519451945[ ss ]Examines U.S. foreign policy andimmigration in the early 20th century inorder to understand the roots of the currentU.S. role in the world. Topics include:transnational flows of labor and capital,imperialism, immigration restriction, race,and citizenship. Special one-time offering,spring 2007.Mr. McGreevey

HIST 107b Reform and its Critics in theHIST 107b Reform and its Critics in theHIST 107b Reform and its Critics in theHIST 107b Reform and its Critics in theHIST 107b Reform and its Critics in theU.S., 1830-1860: Fanatics, Monomaniacs,U.S., 1830-1860: Fanatics, Monomaniacs,U.S., 1830-1860: Fanatics, Monomaniacs,U.S., 1830-1860: Fanatics, Monomaniacs,U.S., 1830-1860: Fanatics, Monomaniacs,and Ruffiansand Ruffiansand Ruffiansand Ruffiansand Ruffians[ ss ]Focuses on seven major movementsbetween 1830-1860, as well as theformidable opposition to these movements.Examines antislavery, women’s rights,nationalism, temperance, welfare, free love,and labor. Special one-time offering, spring2007.Mr. Loiacono

HIST 110a The Civilization of the EarlyHIST 110a The Civilization of the EarlyHIST 110a The Civilization of the EarlyHIST 110a The Civilization of the EarlyHIST 110a The Civilization of the EarlyMiddle AgesMiddle AgesMiddle AgesMiddle AgesMiddle Ages[ ss ]Survey of medieval history from the fall ofRome to the year 1000. Topics include thebarbarian invasions, the Byzantine Empire,the Dark Ages, the Carolingian Empire,feudalism, manorialism, and the Vikings.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Kapelle

HIST 110b The Civilization of the High andHIST 110b The Civilization of the High andHIST 110b The Civilization of the High andHIST 110b The Civilization of the High andHIST 110b The Civilization of the High andLate Middle AgesLate Middle AgesLate Middle AgesLate Middle AgesLate Middle Ages[ ss ]Survey of European history from 1000 to1450. Topics include the Crusades, thebirth of towns, the creation of kingdoms,the papacy, the peasantry, the universities,the Black Death, and the Hundred YearsWar. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Kapelle

HIST 112b The Crusades and the ExpansionHIST 112b The Crusades and the ExpansionHIST 112b The Crusades and the ExpansionHIST 112b The Crusades and the ExpansionHIST 112b The Crusades and the Expansionof Medieval Europeof Medieval Europeof Medieval Europeof Medieval Europeof Medieval Europe[ ss ]Survey of the relationships betweenMedieval Europe and neighboring cultures,beginning with the decline of Byzantium.Topics include a detailed look at theCrusades, the Spanish reconquista, theCrusader kingdoms, economic growth, andthe foundations of imperialism. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Kapelle

HIST 113a English Medieval HistoryHIST 113a English Medieval HistoryHIST 113a English Medieval HistoryHIST 113a English Medieval HistoryHIST 113a English Medieval History[ ss ]Survey of English history from the Anglo-Saxon invasions to the 15th century. Topicsinclude the heroic age, the Vikinginvasions, and development of the Englishkingdom from the Norman conquestthrough the Hundred Years War. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Kapelle

HIST 115a History of Comparative RaceHIST 115a History of Comparative RaceHIST 115a History of Comparative RaceHIST 115a History of Comparative RaceHIST 115a History of Comparative Raceand Ethnic Relationsand Ethnic Relationsand Ethnic Relationsand Ethnic Relationsand Ethnic Relations[ ss ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken AAAS 116b inprevious years.Explores and understands the origin andnature of racial and ethnic differences inthe United States, South Africa, and Brazil.Explores how theoreticians explain andaccount for differences and how race andethnicity relate to economic class andsocial institutions. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Sundiata

HIST 116a Black Homeland: West AfricaHIST 116a Black Homeland: West AfricaHIST 116a Black Homeland: West AfricaHIST 116a Black Homeland: West AfricaHIST 116a Black Homeland: West Africa[ nw ss ]Surveys the history of the ancestral land ofmost African Americans from the rise ofthe great African empires through theperiod of the slave trade and colonialism.Traces the rise of African nationalism up to1960. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Sundiata

HIST 120a Britain in the Later Middle AgesHIST 120a Britain in the Later Middle AgesHIST 120a Britain in the Later Middle AgesHIST 120a Britain in the Later Middle AgesHIST 120a Britain in the Later Middle Ages[ ss ]Exploration of the critical changes ingovernment and society in the British Islesfrom the late 14th to the 16th century.Topics include the Black Death, thelordship of Ireland, the Hundred Years War,the Scottish War of Independence,economic change, the Tudors, and theReformation. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Kapelle

HIST 123a The RenaissanceHIST 123a The RenaissanceHIST 123a The RenaissanceHIST 123a The RenaissanceHIST 123a The Renaissance[ ss ]Culture, society, and economy in the Italiancity-state (with particular attention toFlorence) from feudalism to the rise of themodern state. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Kapelle

HIST 123b Reformation Europe (1400-1600)HIST 123b Reformation Europe (1400-1600)HIST 123b Reformation Europe (1400-1600)HIST 123b Reformation Europe (1400-1600)HIST 123b Reformation Europe (1400-1600)[ ss wi ]Survey of Protestant and Catholic efforts toreform religion in the 15th and 16thcenturies. Topics include scholastictheology, popular piety and anticlericalism,Luther’s break with Rome, the rise ofCalvinism, Henry VIII and the EnglishReformation, the Catholic resurgence, andthe impact of reform efforts on the lives ofcommon people. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Sreenivasan

HIST 126a Early Modern Europe (1500-HIST 126a Early Modern Europe (1500-HIST 126a Early Modern Europe (1500-HIST 126a Early Modern Europe (1500-HIST 126a Early Modern Europe (1500-1700)1700)1700)1700)1700)[ qr ss ]Survey of politics, ideas, and society inWestern Europe in the 16th and 17thcenturies. Focuses on the changingrelationship between the emerging modernstate and its subjects. Topics include thedevelopment of ideologies of resistance andconformity, regional loyalties and theproblems of empire, changing technologiesof war and repression, and the socialfoundations of order and disorder. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Sreenivasan

HIST 127b Household and Family in LateHIST 127b Household and Family in LateHIST 127b Household and Family in LateHIST 127b Household and Family in LateHIST 127b Household and Family in LateMedieval and Early Modern Europe (1300-Medieval and Early Modern Europe (1300-Medieval and Early Modern Europe (1300-Medieval and Early Modern Europe (1300-Medieval and Early Modern Europe (1300-1800)1800)1800)1800)1800)[ qr ss ]An examination of the fundamentalbuilding block of pre-modern Europeansociety. Topics include the demographicstructures, economic foundations, andgoverning ideologies that sustained thehousehold, as well as the repercussions offailure or refusal to live according to“normal” forms. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Sreenivasan

HIST 130a The French RevolutionHIST 130a The French RevolutionHIST 130a The French RevolutionHIST 130a The French RevolutionHIST 130a The French Revolution[ ss ]The sources, content, and results of theFrench Revolution; its place in the broadercontext of the democratic revolution of theWest. A study of the events and analysis ofthe elements involved. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

HIST 132a European Thought and Culture:HIST 132a European Thought and Culture:HIST 132a European Thought and Culture:HIST 132a European Thought and Culture:HIST 132a European Thought and Culture:Marlowe to MillMarlowe to MillMarlowe to MillMarlowe to MillMarlowe to Mill[ ss ]Main themes and issues, modes and moods,in philosophy and the sciences, literatureand the arts, from the skeptical crisis of thelate 16th century to the Romantic upheavalof the early 19th Century. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Binion

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HIST 132b European Thought and CultureHIST 132b European Thought and CultureHIST 132b European Thought and CultureHIST 132b European Thought and CultureHIST 132b European Thought and Culturesince Darwinsince Darwinsince Darwinsince Darwinsince Darwin[ ss ]Main themes and issues, modes and moods,in philosophy and the sciences, literatureand the arts, from mid-19th-centuryRealism to late 20th-century Unrealism.Usually offered every year.Mr. Binion

HIST 133a Politics of the EnlightenmentHIST 133a Politics of the EnlightenmentHIST 133a Politics of the EnlightenmentHIST 133a Politics of the EnlightenmentHIST 133a Politics of the Enlightenment[ ss ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken POL 185b inprevious years.The Enlightenment as a source of theintellectual world we live in today.Examination of some of the political,philosophical, and scientific writings of thephilosophers. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Hulliung

HIST 133b Rights and Revolutions: HistoryHIST 133b Rights and Revolutions: HistoryHIST 133b Rights and Revolutions: HistoryHIST 133b Rights and Revolutions: HistoryHIST 133b Rights and Revolutions: Historyof Natural Rightsof Natural Rightsof Natural Rightsof Natural Rightsof Natural Rights[ ss ]This course may not be taken for credit bystudents who have taken HOID 127a in thespring of 2003.An examination of the doctrine of nationalrights, its significance in the contemporaryworld, its historical development, and itsrole in revolutionary politics. The Englishand French Declarations of 1689, 1776, and1789 will be compared and contrasted.Usually offered every second or third year.Mr. Hulliung

HIST 134a Nineteenth-Century Europe:HIST 134a Nineteenth-Century Europe:HIST 134a Nineteenth-Century Europe:HIST 134a Nineteenth-Century Europe:HIST 134a Nineteenth-Century Europe:From Revolution to National UnificationFrom Revolution to National UnificationFrom Revolution to National UnificationFrom Revolution to National UnificationFrom Revolution to National Unification(1789-1870)(1789-1870)(1789-1870)(1789-1870)(1789-1870)[ ss ]The demographic, economic, and Frenchrevolutions; Napoleonic imperium;instability and revolt in restoration Europe;romanticism; urbanization andindustrialization; revolutions of 1848;national unification and ethnic politics; the“liberal era.” Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

HIST 134b Nineteenth-Century Europe:HIST 134b Nineteenth-Century Europe:HIST 134b Nineteenth-Century Europe:HIST 134b Nineteenth-Century Europe:HIST 134b Nineteenth-Century Europe:Nationalism, Imperialism, Socialism (1850-Nationalism, Imperialism, Socialism (1850-Nationalism, Imperialism, Socialism (1850-Nationalism, Imperialism, Socialism (1850-Nationalism, Imperialism, Socialism (1850-1919)1919)1919)1919)1919)[ ss ]The world of nation-states; urbanizationand mature industrial societies; science andculture; attacks on liberal civilization;socialism, collectivism, and imperialism;domestic tensions and world politics.Usually offered every second year.Staff

HIST 137a Evolution of the InternationalHIST 137a Evolution of the InternationalHIST 137a Evolution of the InternationalHIST 137a Evolution of the InternationalHIST 137a Evolution of the InternationalSystem, 1815 to the PresentSystem, 1815 to the PresentSystem, 1815 to the PresentSystem, 1815 to the PresentSystem, 1815 to the Present[ ss ]The evolution of the modern internationalsystem from 1815 to the present. Focuseson the domestic bases of internationalstrengths and changes in the balance ofpower from Napoleon to the end of the ColdWar. Usually offered every fourth year.Staff

HIST 137b World War IHIST 137b World War IHIST 137b World War IHIST 137b World War IHIST 137b World War I[ ss ]Examines the opening global conflict of the20th century. Topics include thedestruction of the old European order, theorigins of total war, the cultural and socialcrisis it provoked, and the long-termconsequences for Europe and the world.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Jankowski

HIST 139b Fascism East and WestHIST 139b Fascism East and WestHIST 139b Fascism East and WestHIST 139b Fascism East and WestHIST 139b Fascism East and West[ ss ]A comparative analysis of dictatorship inEurope, Japan, and Latin America duringthe 20th century. Topical emphasis on thesocial origins, mass culture, and politicalorganization of authoritarian regimes.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Kelikian

HIST 140a A History of Fashion in EuropeHIST 140a A History of Fashion in EuropeHIST 140a A History of Fashion in EuropeHIST 140a A History of Fashion in EuropeHIST 140a A History of Fashion in Europe[ ss wi ]Looks at costume, trade in garments, andclothing consumption in Europe from 1600to 1950. Topics include sumptuous fashion,class and gender distinctions in wardrobe,and the rise of department stores. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Kelikian

HIST 141b Studies in British History: 1830HIST 141b Studies in British History: 1830HIST 141b Studies in British History: 1830HIST 141b Studies in British History: 1830HIST 141b Studies in British History: 1830to the Presentto the Presentto the Presentto the Presentto the Present[ ss ]Topics include Victorian society andculture, Britain in the world economy,liberalism, socialism, and the rise of labor,democracy, and collectivism between thewars, labor in power, mass culture, theThatcher Revolution. Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

HIST 142a Crime, Deviance, andHIST 142a Crime, Deviance, andHIST 142a Crime, Deviance, andHIST 142a Crime, Deviance, andHIST 142a Crime, Deviance, andConfinement in Modern EuropeConfinement in Modern EuropeConfinement in Modern EuropeConfinement in Modern EuropeConfinement in Modern Europe[ ss wi ]Examines the crisis of law and order in oldregime states and explores the prison andasylum systems that emerged in modernEurope. Surveys psychiatry and forensicscience from the Napoleonic period untilWorld War II. Usually offered every thirdyear.Ms. Kelikian

HIST 142b Europe since 1945HIST 142b Europe since 1945HIST 142b Europe since 1945HIST 142b Europe since 1945HIST 142b Europe since 1945[ ss ]Examines the impact of the end of theEurocentric world system, including thedivision of East from West Europe, theGerman question, the impact ofdecolonization, the involvement of theUnited States, the growth of the Europeancommunity, and the collapse ofcommunism. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Jankowski

HIST 145b Introduction to Modern FranceHIST 145b Introduction to Modern FranceHIST 145b Introduction to Modern FranceHIST 145b Introduction to Modern FranceHIST 145b Introduction to Modern France[ ss ]Explores French politics and society from1789 to the present. Emphasis on theshocks from which it has had to recover,including revolutions, wars, and foreignoccupation, the implantation of stableinstitutions, and the continuing role ofintellectuals in French society. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Jankowski

HIST 146a Romantic Europe, 1798-1848HIST 146a Romantic Europe, 1798-1848HIST 146a Romantic Europe, 1798-1848HIST 146a Romantic Europe, 1798-1848HIST 146a Romantic Europe, 1798-1848[ ss wi ]Revolution and reaction; social ferment;religion, philosophy, and ideology; the artsand sciences; historicism and exoticism,heroism and populism, realism and reverie,vitality and languor, dreams andnightmares, in Europe’s age ofRomanticism. Lectures; common readings;individual research. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Binion

HIST 146b Hitler, Germany, and EuropeHIST 146b Hitler, Germany, and EuropeHIST 146b Hitler, Germany, and EuropeHIST 146b Hitler, Germany, and EuropeHIST 146b Hitler, Germany, and Europe[ ss ]Hitler’s personality and politics in theirGerman and European context, 1889-1945.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Binion

HIST 147a Imperial RussiaHIST 147a Imperial RussiaHIST 147a Imperial RussiaHIST 147a Imperial RussiaHIST 147a Imperial Russia[ ss wi ]Examines the processes and problems ofmodernization—state development,economic growth, social change, culturalachievements, and emergence ofrevolutionary and terrorist movements.Usually offered every year.Mr. Freeze

HIST 147b Twentieth-Century RussiaHIST 147b Twentieth-Century RussiaHIST 147b Twentieth-Century RussiaHIST 147b Twentieth-Century RussiaHIST 147b Twentieth-Century Russia[ ss wi ]Russian history from the 1905 revolution tothe present day, with particular emphasison the Revolution of 1917, Stalinism,culture, and the decline and fall of theUSSR. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Freeze

HIST 148a Religion and Society in ModernHIST 148a Religion and Society in ModernHIST 148a Religion and Society in ModernHIST 148a Religion and Society in ModernHIST 148a Religion and Society in ModernRussiaRussiaRussiaRussiaRussia[ ss ]Examines the role of religion, institutionaland popular, in the social, political, andcultural development of Russia from the18th century to the present. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Freeze

HIST 148b Central Asia in Modern TimesHIST 148b Central Asia in Modern TimesHIST 148b Central Asia in Modern TimesHIST 148b Central Asia in Modern TimesHIST 148b Central Asia in Modern Times[ nw ss ]Surveys the modern history of Central Asia,emphasizing the 20th century andcontemporary history; it gives particularattention to the processes of colonializationand modernization and their impact on thetraditional social order and Islamic religiouslife. Usually offered every year.Mr. Freeze

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HIST 150b Gettysburg: Its Context in theHIST 150b Gettysburg: Its Context in theHIST 150b Gettysburg: Its Context in theHIST 150b Gettysburg: Its Context in theHIST 150b Gettysburg: Its Context in theAmerican Civil WarAmerican Civil WarAmerican Civil WarAmerican Civil WarAmerican Civil War[ ss ]Prerequisite: HIST 153b is recommended.Consultation with instructor prior toregistration is recommended.The Battle of Gettysburg will be presentedfrom the perspective of not only themilitary events that occurred in thesummer of 1863, but also the causes andconsequences of the battle. Thus, one aimis to address the drama and meaning of thelarger conflict through an intense, but far-ranging, discussion of a pivotal eventwithin it. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Hall

HIST 151b The American RevolutionHIST 151b The American RevolutionHIST 151b The American RevolutionHIST 151b The American RevolutionHIST 151b The American Revolution[ ss ]Explores the causes, character, andconsequences of the American war forindependence. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Fischer

HIST 152a The Literature of AmericanHIST 152a The Literature of AmericanHIST 152a The Literature of AmericanHIST 152a The Literature of AmericanHIST 152a The Literature of AmericanHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory[ ss ]Readings and discussions on the classicalliterature of American history, the greatbooks that have shaped our sense of thesubject. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Fischer

HIST 152b Salem, 1692HIST 152b Salem, 1692HIST 152b Salem, 1692HIST 152b Salem, 1692HIST 152b Salem, 1692[ ss wi ]An in-depth investigation of the Salemwitch trials of 1692 and their role inAmerican culture during the last 300 years.Focusing on gender, religion, law, andpsychology, the class explores primarysources as well as films, plays, and novels.Students will also conduct field research inSalem. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Kamensky

HIST 153a Americans at Home: FamiliesHIST 153a Americans at Home: FamiliesHIST 153a Americans at Home: FamiliesHIST 153a Americans at Home: FamiliesHIST 153a Americans at Home: Familiesand Domestic Environments, 1600 to theand Domestic Environments, 1600 to theand Domestic Environments, 1600 to theand Domestic Environments, 1600 to theand Domestic Environments, 1600 to thePresentPresentPresentPresentPresent[ ss ]This survey of nonpublic life in the UnitedStates explores the changing nature offamilies and the material environments thathave shaped and reflected Americandomestic ideals during the last fourcenturies. Major topics include gender rolesand sexuality; production, reproduction,and material culture in the home;conceptions of the life course; racial,ethnic, and regional variations on thefamily; the evolution of “public” and“private” life; and the relationship betweenthe family and the state. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Kamensky

HIST 153b Slavery and the American CivilHIST 153b Slavery and the American CivilHIST 153b Slavery and the American CivilHIST 153b Slavery and the American CivilHIST 153b Slavery and the American CivilWarWarWarWarWar[ ss ]A survey of the history of slavery, theAmerican South, the antislavery movement,the coming of the Civil War, andReconstruction. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Fischer

HIST 154b Women in American History,HIST 154b Women in American History,HIST 154b Women in American History,HIST 154b Women in American History,HIST 154b Women in American History,1600-18651600-18651600-18651600-18651600-1865[ ss ]An introductory survey exploring the livesof women in Anglo-America from Europeansettlement through the Civil War. Topicsinclude the “history of women’s history”;the role of gender in Native American,African, and European cultures; women’sreligion, work, and sexuality; and thechanging possibilities for female educationand expression from the colonial periodthrough the 19th century. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Ms. Kamensky

HIST 157a Americans at Work: AmericanHIST 157a Americans at Work: AmericanHIST 157a Americans at Work: AmericanHIST 157a Americans at Work: AmericanHIST 157a Americans at Work: AmericanLabor HistoryLabor HistoryLabor HistoryLabor HistoryLabor History[ ss wi ]Throughout American history, the vastmajority of adults (and many children too)have worked, although not always for pay.Beginning with the colonial period, we shallexplore the idea that a job is never just ajob; it is also a social signifier of greatvalue. Topics include slavery and servitude,race and gender in the workplace,household labor and its meanings,technological innovation, working-classpolitical movements, and the role of thestate in shaping patterns of work. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Ms. Jones

HIST 158b Social History of theHIST 158b Social History of theHIST 158b Social History of theHIST 158b Social History of theHIST 158b Social History of theConfederate States of AmericaConfederate States of AmericaConfederate States of AmericaConfederate States of AmericaConfederate States of America[ ss ]An examination of the brief life of thesouthern Confederacy, emphasizingregional, racial, class, and gender conflictswithin the would-be new nation. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Jones

HIST 160a American Legal History IHIST 160a American Legal History IHIST 160a American Legal History IHIST 160a American Legal History IHIST 160a American Legal History I[ ss ]Surveys American legal development fromcolonial settlement to the Civil War. Majorissues include law as an instrument ofrevolution, capitalism and contract,invention of the police, family law, slaverylaw, and the Civil War as a constitutionalcrisis. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Willrich

HIST 160b American Legal History IIHIST 160b American Legal History IIHIST 160b American Legal History IIHIST 160b American Legal History IIHIST 160b American Legal History II[ ss ]Survey of American legal development from1865 to the present. Major topics includeconstitutionalism and racial inequality, thelegal response to industrialization,progressivism and the transformation ofliberalism, the rise of the administrativestate, and rights-based movements forsocial justice. Usually offered every year.Mr. Willrich

HIST 161b American Political HistoryHIST 161b American Political HistoryHIST 161b American Political HistoryHIST 161b American Political HistoryHIST 161b American Political History[ ss ]Development of American party politics,the legal system, and government. Specialattention paid to the social and culturaldeterminants of party politics, andeconomic and social policymaking. Usuallyoffered every second year.Staff

HIST 164a Recent American History sinceHIST 164a Recent American History sinceHIST 164a Recent American History sinceHIST 164a Recent American History sinceHIST 164a Recent American History since19451945194519451945[ ss ]American politics, economics, and cultureunderwent profound transformations in thelate 20th century. Examines the period’sturmoil, looking especially at origins andlegacies. Readings include novels, memoirs,key political and social documents, andfilm and music excerpts. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Engerman

HIST 164b The American Century: TheHIST 164b The American Century: TheHIST 164b The American Century: TheHIST 164b The American Century: TheHIST 164b The American Century: TheU.S. and the World, 1945 to the PresentU.S. and the World, 1945 to the PresentU.S. and the World, 1945 to the PresentU.S. and the World, 1945 to the PresentU.S. and the World, 1945 to the Present[ ss wi ]America’s global role expandeddramatically in the aftermath of World WarII. Explores key aspects of that new role,from the militarization of conflict with theSoviets to activities in the Third World.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Engerman

HIST 166b World War IIHIST 166b World War IIHIST 166b World War IIHIST 166b World War IIHIST 166b World War II[ ss ]Focuses on the American experience inWorld War II. From the 1920s to the early1940s, totalitarian regimes were widelybelieved to be stronger than open societies.The outcome of World War II demonstratedthe opposite. By combining the methods ofthe old military and political history withthe new social, cultural, and economichistory, examines history as a structuredsequence of contingencies, in which peoplemade choices and choices made adifference. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Fischer

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HIST 168b America in the Progressive Era:HIST 168b America in the Progressive Era:HIST 168b America in the Progressive Era:HIST 168b America in the Progressive Era:HIST 168b America in the Progressive Era:1890-19201890-19201890-19201890-19201890-1920[ ss ]Surveys social and political history duringthe pivotal decades when America became a“modern” society and nation-state. Topicsinclude populism, racial segregation, socialscience and public policy, the Roosevelt andWilson administrations, environmentalconservation, and the domestic impact ofWorld War I. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Willrich

HIST 169a Thought and Culture in ModernHIST 169a Thought and Culture in ModernHIST 169a Thought and Culture in ModernHIST 169a Thought and Culture in ModernHIST 169a Thought and Culture in ModernAmericaAmericaAmericaAmericaAmerica[ ss wi ]Developments in American philosophy,literature, art, and political theoryexamined in the context of socioeconomicchange. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Engerman

HIST 170a Italian Films, Italian HistoriesHIST 170a Italian Films, Italian HistoriesHIST 170a Italian Films, Italian HistoriesHIST 170a Italian Films, Italian HistoriesHIST 170a Italian Films, Italian Histories[ ss wi ]Explores the relationship between Italianhistory and Italian film from Unification to1975. Topics include socialism, fascism, thedeportation of Jews, the Resistance, themafia, and the emergence of an American-style star fixation in the 1960s. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Kelikian

HIST 173b Latin American Women:HIST 173b Latin American Women:HIST 173b Latin American Women:HIST 173b Latin American Women:HIST 173b Latin American Women:Heroines, Icons, and HistoryHeroines, Icons, and HistoryHeroines, Icons, and HistoryHeroines, Icons, and HistoryHeroines, Icons, and History[ nw ss ]Graduate students who wish to take thiscourse for credit must complete additionalassignments.Explores Latin American women’s historyby focusing on female icons and heroinessuch as La Malinche, Sor Juana, Eva Peron,Carmen Miranda, and the Mothers of thePlaza de Mayo. Topics include conquest,mestizaje, religion, independence, tropicalexoticism, dictatorship and socialmovements. Usually offered every year.Ms. Arrom

HIST 174a The Legacy of 1898: U.S.-HIST 174a The Legacy of 1898: U.S.-HIST 174a The Legacy of 1898: U.S.-HIST 174a The Legacy of 1898: U.S.-HIST 174a The Legacy of 1898: U.S.-Caribbean Relations since the Spanish-Caribbean Relations since the Spanish-Caribbean Relations since the Spanish-Caribbean Relations since the Spanish-Caribbean Relations since the Spanish-American WarAmerican WarAmerican WarAmerican WarAmerican War[ nw ss ]This seminar explores relations betweenthe Greater Antilles (Cuba, Puerto Rico,Haiti, and the Dominican Republic) and theUnited States during the 20th century.Topics include interventions, culturalmisunderstandings, migration,transnationalism, and Puerto Rican status.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Arrom

HIST 176a The Emergence of Modern JapanHIST 176a The Emergence of Modern JapanHIST 176a The Emergence of Modern JapanHIST 176a The Emergence of Modern JapanHIST 176a The Emergence of Modern Japan[ nw ss ]A general introduction to Japan’s moderntransformation from a late feudal societyinto a powerful nation-state capable ofchallenging the Western powers. Particularattention is given to feudal legacies, rapideconomic growth, nationalism andultranationalism, the “Pacific War”between Japan and the United States, themeaning of defeat, issues of postwardemocracy, and the workings of the postwarpolitical economy. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Lyman

HIST 177b Modern Germany: From SecondHIST 177b Modern Germany: From SecondHIST 177b Modern Germany: From SecondHIST 177b Modern Germany: From SecondHIST 177b Modern Germany: From SecondEmpire to Second RepublicEmpire to Second RepublicEmpire to Second RepublicEmpire to Second RepublicEmpire to Second Republic[ ss ]Offers a systematic examination of modernGermany from the establishment of theGerman Empire in 1871 to unification in1990. Primary focus is political and socialhistory. Usually offered every second year.Staff

HIST 180b Topics in Modern ChineseHIST 180b Topics in Modern ChineseHIST 180b Topics in Modern ChineseHIST 180b Topics in Modern ChineseHIST 180b Topics in Modern ChineseHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory[ ss nw ]Prerequisite: HIST 80a or 80b or equivalent.An advanced seminar introducing importantissues and approaches in contemporaryscholarship on China. Reading, discussion,bibliographical training, and term paper.Topics will deal with the close of theimperial era and with Sino-Americanrelations. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Schrecker

HIST 181a Seminar on Traditional ChineseHIST 181a Seminar on Traditional ChineseHIST 181a Seminar on Traditional ChineseHIST 181a Seminar on Traditional ChineseHIST 181a Seminar on Traditional ChineseThoughtThoughtThoughtThoughtThought[ nw ss ]Social, historical, and political theory is oneof China’s greatest contributions to worldcivilization. Studies the most influentialschools (Confucianism, Mohism, Taoism,and Legalism) through the reading anddiscussion of original texts. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Schrecker

HIST 181b Red Flags/Black Flags: MarxismHIST 181b Red Flags/Black Flags: MarxismHIST 181b Red Flags/Black Flags: MarxismHIST 181b Red Flags/Black Flags: MarxismHIST 181b Red Flags/Black Flags: Marxismvs. Anarchism, 1845-1968vs. Anarchism, 1845-1968vs. Anarchism, 1845-1968vs. Anarchism, 1845-1968vs. Anarchism, 1845-1968[ ss ]From Marx’s first major book in 1845 to theFrench upheavals of 1968, the history ofleft-wing politics and ideas. The strugglesbetween Marxist orthodoxy and anarchist-inspired, left Marxist alternatives. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Hulliung

HIST 182a Sino-American Relations fromHIST 182a Sino-American Relations fromHIST 182a Sino-American Relations fromHIST 182a Sino-American Relations fromHIST 182a Sino-American Relations fromthe Eighteenth Century to the Presentthe Eighteenth Century to the Presentthe Eighteenth Century to the Presentthe Eighteenth Century to the Presentthe Eighteenth Century to the Present[ ss ]A seminar providing a historical overviewof two centuries of Sino-Americanrelations. Diplomacy and war, mutualperceptions, Americans in China, Chineseemigration and communities in the UnitedStates, and relations between the UnitedStates and the People’s Republic. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Schrecter

HIST 182b The SamuraiHIST 182b The SamuraiHIST 182b The SamuraiHIST 182b The SamuraiHIST 182b The Samurai[ ss nw ]A survey of Japanese history that focuses onthe evolving social roles of warriors andtransnational manifestations of the samuraiand his ideals. Topics includeunderstandings of duty and honor, statusand gender identity, and the formation ofmilitary systems. Special one-time offering,fall 2006.Mr. Pennington

HIST 183b Community and Alienation:HIST 183b Community and Alienation:HIST 183b Community and Alienation:HIST 183b Community and Alienation:HIST 183b Community and Alienation:Social Theory from Hegel to FreudSocial Theory from Hegel to FreudSocial Theory from Hegel to FreudSocial Theory from Hegel to FreudSocial Theory from Hegel to Freud[ ss ]The rise of social theory understood as aresponse to the trauma of industrialization.Topics include Marx’s concept of“alienation,” Tonnies’s distinction between“community” and “society,” Durkheim’snotion of “anomie,” Weber’s account of“disenchantment,” and Nietzsche’srepudiation of modernity. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. Hulliung

HIST 184a Nation and Empire in ModernHIST 184a Nation and Empire in ModernHIST 184a Nation and Empire in ModernHIST 184a Nation and Empire in ModernHIST 184a Nation and Empire in ModernEast AsiaEast AsiaEast AsiaEast AsiaEast Asia[ nw ss ]Explores nationalism and imperialism inJapanese, Korean and Chinese modernhistory. Takes students from early Westernincursions into the Far East throughJapanese imperial activity and on toreconfiguration of East Asia during andafter the Cold War. Offered every year.Mr. Pennington

HIST 186a Europe in World War IIHIST 186a Europe in World War IIHIST 186a Europe in World War IIHIST 186a Europe in World War IIHIST 186a Europe in World War II[ ss ]Examines the military and diplomatic,social and economic history of the war.Topics include war origins; allieddiplomacy; the neutrals; war propaganda;occupation, resistance, and collaboration;the mass murder of the Jews; “peacefeelers”; the war economies; scientificwarfare and the development of nuclearweapons; and the origins of the Cold War.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Jankowski

HIST 186b War in VietnamHIST 186b War in VietnamHIST 186b War in VietnamHIST 186b War in VietnamHIST 186b War in Vietnam[ ss wi ]A reading and research seminar on theAmerican involvement in Vietnam. Focuseson teaching the history of America’s longestwar, as well as improving the student’sability to write a research paper usingsource materials. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Schrecker

HIST 189a Topics in the History of EarlyHIST 189a Topics in the History of EarlyHIST 189a Topics in the History of EarlyHIST 189a Topics in the History of EarlyHIST 189a Topics in the History of EarlyAmericaAmericaAmericaAmericaAmerica[ ss ]Reading and discussion seminar exploringproblems in the history of British NorthAmerica from the first white settlementthrough the mid-18th century. Usuallyoffered every third year.Staff

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HIST 189b Reading and Research inHIST 189b Reading and Research inHIST 189b Reading and Research inHIST 189b Reading and Research inHIST 189b Reading and Research inAmerican HistoryAmerican HistoryAmerican HistoryAmerican HistoryAmerican History[ ss ]Advanced coordinated research fromprimary materials. Students will engage in acommon project in American social history.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Fischer

HIST 191b PsychohistoryHIST 191b PsychohistoryHIST 191b PsychohistoryHIST 191b PsychohistoryHIST 191b Psychohistory[ ss ]The theory and practice of psychohistoryfrom its beginnings as appliedpsychoanalysis through its emergence as anindependent discipline to the maintendencies and controversies in the fieldtoday. Usually offered every fourth year.Mr. Binion

HIST 192b Romantic and ExistentialistHIST 192b Romantic and ExistentialistHIST 192b Romantic and ExistentialistHIST 192b Romantic and ExistentialistHIST 192b Romantic and ExistentialistPolitical ThoughtPolitical ThoughtPolitical ThoughtPolitical ThoughtPolitical Thought[ ss ]Readings from Camus, Sartre, Beckett, etc.Examination and criticism of romantic andexistentialist theories of politics. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Hulliung

HIST 195a American Political Thought:HIST 195a American Political Thought:HIST 195a American Political Thought:HIST 195a American Political Thought:HIST 195a American Political Thought:From the Revolution to the Civil WarFrom the Revolution to the Civil WarFrom the Revolution to the Civil WarFrom the Revolution to the Civil WarFrom the Revolution to the Civil War[ ss ]Antebellum America as seen in the writingsof Paine, Jefferson, Adams, the Federalistsand Antifederalists, the Federalists andRepublicans, the Whigs and theJacksonians, the advocates and opponents ofslavery, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Hulliung

HIST 195b American Political Thought:HIST 195b American Political Thought:HIST 195b American Political Thought:HIST 195b American Political Thought:HIST 195b American Political Thought:From the Gilded Age through the New DealFrom the Gilded Age through the New DealFrom the Gilded Age through the New DealFrom the Gilded Age through the New DealFrom the Gilded Age through the New Deal[ ss ]Topics include the Mugwumps, Populists,Progressives; Teddy Roosevelt andWoodrow Wilson; the New Nationalism andthe New Freedom; the continuities anddiscontinuities of the New Deal and theProgressive Era. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Hulliung

HIST 196a American Political Thought:HIST 196a American Political Thought:HIST 196a American Political Thought:HIST 196a American Political Thought:HIST 196a American Political Thought:From the 1950s to the PresentFrom the 1950s to the PresentFrom the 1950s to the PresentFrom the 1950s to the PresentFrom the 1950s to the Present[ ss ]Covers the New Left of the 1960s, itsrejection of the outlook of the 1950s, theefforts of liberals to save the New Leftagenda in the New Politics of the 1970s,and the reaction against the New Left in theneoconservative movement. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Hulliung


CHIS 300d Research PapersCHIS 300d Research PapersCHIS 300d Research PapersCHIS 300d Research PapersCHIS 300d Research PapersSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested. Offered every year.Staff

CHIS 320a ReadingsCHIS 320a ReadingsCHIS 320a ReadingsCHIS 320a ReadingsCHIS 320a ReadingsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested. Offered every year.Staff

CHIS 320b ReadingsCHIS 320b ReadingsCHIS 320b ReadingsCHIS 320b ReadingsCHIS 320b ReadingsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested. Offered every year.Staff

CHIS 400d Dissertation ResearchCHIS 400d Dissertation ResearchCHIS 400d Dissertation ResearchCHIS 400d Dissertation ResearchCHIS 400d Dissertation ResearchSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested. Offered every year.Staff

HIST 200a Colloquium in AmericanHIST 200a Colloquium in AmericanHIST 200a Colloquium in AmericanHIST 200a Colloquium in AmericanHIST 200a Colloquium in AmericanHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryTopics vary from year to year. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Fischer

HIST 200b Colloquium in AmericanHIST 200b Colloquium in AmericanHIST 200b Colloquium in AmericanHIST 200b Colloquium in AmericanHIST 200b Colloquium in AmericanHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryAn examination of major themes in thehistoriography of modern America. Topicsvary from year to year. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Engerman

HIST 201a Major Problems in AmericanHIST 201a Major Problems in AmericanHIST 201a Major Problems in AmericanHIST 201a Major Problems in AmericanHIST 201a Major Problems in AmericanLegal HistoryLegal HistoryLegal HistoryLegal HistoryLegal HistoryThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HIST 168a inprevious years.An advanced readings seminar on majorinterpretive issues in the field of Americanlegal history. The seminar examines thedifferent ways historians have interpretedlaw, political culture, and governinginstitutions, and their historicalrelationship to broader social, economic,cultural, and political processes. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Willrich

HIST 202a History of the PresentHIST 202a History of the PresentHIST 202a History of the PresentHIST 202a History of the PresentHIST 202a History of the PresentAn advanced readings seminar that exploresrecent scholarship on American historysince 1945, including politics, culture,social movements, and internationalrelations. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Engerman

HIST 203a American Historians andHIST 203a American Historians andHIST 203a American Historians andHIST 203a American Historians andHIST 203a American Historians andAmerican IdentityAmerican IdentityAmerican IdentityAmerican IdentityAmerican IdentityAnalyzes the major intellectual andinstitutional changes of the Americanhistorical profession since its founding inthe late 19th century. By focusing onhistorians’ conceptions of Americanidentity, it also reveals early antecedents tocontemporary “identity politics.” Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Engerman

HIST 204a The Worlds of William BentleyHIST 204a The Worlds of William BentleyHIST 204a The Worlds of William BentleyHIST 204a The Worlds of William BentleyHIST 204a The Worlds of William BentleyGraduate research seminar centered on thelife and times of Salem minister WilliamBentley (1759-1819). Through their workwith Bentley’s diary, as well as field study,archival visits, secondary readings, andgroup research projects, students exploresuch topics as religion, politics, economicthought, intellectual life, material culture,gender relations, and the life course in thepost-Revolutionary United States. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Ms. Kamensky

HIST 204b Narrative Strategies: WritingHIST 204b Narrative Strategies: WritingHIST 204b Narrative Strategies: WritingHIST 204b Narrative Strategies: WritingHIST 204b Narrative Strategies: WritingHistory in a Post-Modern AgeHistory in a Post-Modern AgeHistory in a Post-Modern AgeHistory in a Post-Modern AgeHistory in a Post-Modern AgeThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HIST 188a inprevious years.This reading seminar and writing workshopexplores the changing nature of thehistorian’s craft in an age when notions like“objectivity,” authors’ control over texts,even the possibility of verifiable truth havecome under attack. Explores theoreticalwritings on post-modern narrative, butfocuses mainly on practice: reading andwriting history that engages these concerns.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Kamensky

HIST 205a Social Politics in the ProgressiveHIST 205a Social Politics in the ProgressiveHIST 205a Social Politics in the ProgressiveHIST 205a Social Politics in the ProgressiveHIST 205a Social Politics in the ProgressiveEraEraEraEraEraMay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken HIST 187b in previousyears.An advanced readings seminar thatexamines the different ways historians haveinterpreted the origins, causes, andconsequences of social politics inProgressive Era America (1890). Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Willrich

HIST 206a Problems in American Women’sHIST 206a Problems in American Women’sHIST 206a Problems in American Women’sHIST 206a Problems in American Women’sHIST 206a Problems in American Women’sHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory[ ss ]Selected readings in the history ofAmerican women, with an emphasis onhistoriography, research methodology, andthe conceptual frameworks of severalmajor, recent secondary works in the field.Usually offered every fourth year.Ms. Jones

HIST 210a Historical Research: MethodsHIST 210a Historical Research: MethodsHIST 210a Historical Research: MethodsHIST 210a Historical Research: MethodsHIST 210a Historical Research: Methodsand New Departuresand New Departuresand New Departuresand New Departuresand New DeparturesProvides an introduction to researchmethods and the main current approaches(conceptual, methodological, thematic) inhistorical writing. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Binion

HIST 211a Seminar in Comparative HistoryHIST 211a Seminar in Comparative HistoryHIST 211a Seminar in Comparative HistoryHIST 211a Seminar in Comparative HistoryHIST 211a Seminar in Comparative HistoryDesigned for first- and second-year graduatestudents. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Freeze

HIST 213a HistoriographyHIST 213a HistoriographyHIST 213a HistoriographyHIST 213a HistoriographyHIST 213a HistoriographyA critical analysis of classicalhistoriography. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Hulliung

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HIST 215a World HistoryHIST 215a World HistoryHIST 215a World HistoryHIST 215a World HistoryHIST 215a World HistoryDesigned to introduce students to themethods, sources, and writings about globaland non-Western histories. Taughtcollectively by specialists in LatinAmerican, Asian, African, and MiddleEastern history. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Sreenivasan

HIST 221a Colloquium in EuropeanHIST 221a Colloquium in EuropeanHIST 221a Colloquium in EuropeanHIST 221a Colloquium in EuropeanHIST 221a Colloquium in EuropeanComparative History since the EighteenthComparative History since the EighteenthComparative History since the EighteenthComparative History since the EighteenthComparative History since the EighteenthCenturyCenturyCenturyCenturyCenturyDesigned for first-year graduate students.Comparative examination of majorhistorical issues in Europe from the 18ththrough the 20th centuries. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Kelikian

HIST 221b Colloquium in Early ModernHIST 221b Colloquium in Early ModernHIST 221b Colloquium in Early ModernHIST 221b Colloquium in Early ModernHIST 221b Colloquium in Early ModernEuropean HistoryEuropean HistoryEuropean HistoryEuropean HistoryEuropean HistoryThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HIST 199a inprevious years.An introduction to the major episodes inthe religious, social, political, andintellectual history of early modern Europe(ca. 1450-1800), with special attention givento methods of historical scholarship anddiscussion of various historiographicinterpretations. Usually offered every year.Mr. Sreenivasan

HIST 300e Directed Research in AmericanHIST 300e Directed Research in AmericanHIST 300e Directed Research in AmericanHIST 300e Directed Research in AmericanHIST 300e Directed Research in AmericanHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryStudents will normally elect one researchtopic in the fall term and the spring of thefirst year. Each is designed to provideexperience in designing, researching, andwriting a substantial essay of amonographic character, based on extensiveuse of sources. Each is equivalent of twofull courses. Specific research topics areselected by the student in consultation withthe professor. Usually offered every year.Staff

HIST 301d Directed Research in AmericanHIST 301d Directed Research in AmericanHIST 301d Directed Research in AmericanHIST 301d Directed Research in AmericanHIST 301d Directed Research in AmericanHistory for M.A. StudentsHistory for M.A. StudentsHistory for M.A. StudentsHistory for M.A. StudentsHistory for M.A. StudentsYear-long research project designed toprovide experience in designing,researching, and writing a substantial essayof a monographic character, based onextensive use of primary sources. Studentsselect a specific research topic inconsultation with the advisor. The coursecovers two semesters, with one coursecredit given in each term. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

HIST 320a Readings in American HistoryHIST 320a Readings in American HistoryHIST 320a Readings in American HistoryHIST 320a Readings in American HistoryHIST 320a Readings in American HistoryUsually offered every term. Specificsections for individual faculty members asrequested.Staff

HIST 320b Readings in American HistoryHIST 320b Readings in American HistoryHIST 320b Readings in American HistoryHIST 320b Readings in American HistoryHIST 320b Readings in American HistoryUsually offered every term. Specificsections for individual faculty members asrequested.Staff

HIST 340a Teaching in American HistoryHIST 340a Teaching in American HistoryHIST 340a Teaching in American HistoryHIST 340a Teaching in American HistoryHIST 340a Teaching in American HistoryUsually offered every term. Supervisedgraduate teaching in American history.Staff

HIST 340b Teaching in American HistoryHIST 340b Teaching in American HistoryHIST 340b Teaching in American HistoryHIST 340b Teaching in American HistoryHIST 340b Teaching in American HistoryUsually offered every term. Supervisedgraduate teaching in American history.Staff

HIST 401d Dissertation ResearchHIST 401d Dissertation ResearchHIST 401d Dissertation ResearchHIST 401d Dissertation ResearchHIST 401d Dissertation ResearchUsually offered every semester. Specificsections for individual faculty members asrequested.Staff


AAAS 18bAAAS 18bAAAS 18bAAAS 18bAAAS 18bAfrica and the West

AAAS 70aAAAS 70aAAAS 70aAAAS 70aAAAS 70aIntroduction to Afro-American History

AAAS 85aAAAS 85aAAAS 85aAAAS 85aAAAS 85aSurvey of Southern African History

AAAS 115aAAAS 115aAAAS 115aAAAS 115aAAAS 115aIntroduction to African History


AMST 104bAMST 104bAMST 104bAMST 104bAMST 104bBoston and its Suburbs: Environment andHistory

ANTH 108bANTH 108bANTH 108bANTH 108bANTH 108bHistory, Time, and Tradition

CLAS 100aCLAS 100aCLAS 100aCLAS 100aCLAS 100aSurvey of Greek History: Bronze Age to 323B.C.E.

CLAS 115bCLAS 115bCLAS 115bCLAS 115bCLAS 115bTopics in Greek and Roman History

CLAS 120aCLAS 120aCLAS 120aCLAS 120aCLAS 120aAge of Caesar

GECS 155aGECS 155aGECS 155aGECS 155aGECS 155aModern German Jewish History

IMES 104aIMES 104aIMES 104aIMES 104aIMES 104aIslam: Civilization and Institutions

NEJS 35aNEJS 35aNEJS 35aNEJS 35aNEJS 35aHistory of the Jews from 1492 to thePresent

NEJS 135aNEJS 135aNEJS 135aNEJS 135aNEJS 135aThe Modern Jewish Experience

NEJS 136aNEJS 136aNEJS 136aNEJS 136aNEJS 136aHistory and Culture of the Jews in East-Central Europe to 1914

NEJS 136bNEJS 136bNEJS 136bNEJS 136bNEJS 136bHistory and Culture of the Jews in East-Central Europe, 1914 to the Present

NEJS 137aNEJS 137aNEJS 137aNEJS 137aNEJS 137aThe Destruction of European Jewry

NEJS 137bNEJS 137bNEJS 137bNEJS 137bNEJS 137bA History of the Jews in Warsaw, Lodz,Vilna, and Odessa

NEJS 138aNEJS 138aNEJS 138aNEJS 138aNEJS 138aGenocide

NEJS 140aNEJS 140aNEJS 140aNEJS 140aNEJS 140aHistory of the Jews from the Maccabees to1497

NEJS 140bNEJS 140bNEJS 140bNEJS 140bNEJS 140bThe Jews in Europe to 1791

NEJS 142aNEJS 142aNEJS 142aNEJS 142aNEJS 142aModern History of East European Jewry

NEJS 145aNEJS 145aNEJS 145aNEJS 145aNEJS 145aHistory of the State of Israel, Zionism tothe Present

NEJS 150bNEJS 150bNEJS 150bNEJS 150bNEJS 150bHistory of Poland since 1750

NEJS 151bNEJS 151bNEJS 151bNEJS 151bNEJS 151bGhettos, Gondolas, and Gelato: The ItalianJewish Experience

NEJS 152bNEJS 152bNEJS 152bNEJS 152bNEJS 152bAnti-Judaism, Antisemitism, and Anti-Zionism

NEJS 162aNEJS 162aNEJS 162aNEJS 162aNEJS 162aAmerican Judaism

NEJS 167aNEJS 167aNEJS 167aNEJS 167aNEJS 167aEast European Jewish Immigration to theUnited States

NEJS 188aNEJS 188aNEJS 188aNEJS 188aNEJS 188aThe Rise and Decline of the OttomanEmpire, 1300-1800

POL 113bPOL 113bPOL 113bPOL 113bPOL 113bThe American Presidency

POL 124aPOL 124aPOL 124aPOL 124aPOL 124aRace and Politics in the United States

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History of IdeasCourses of Study:Minor


Santayana put it well: “Those who cannot remember the past arecondemned to repeat it.” To understand the significance of ourbeliefs and commitments—even to understand the significance ofthe questions and problems that beset us—we need to trace theirsources and their history. Because ideas are expressed in socialand political institutions as well as in philosophical, scientific,religious, and literary works, the program in the History of Ideas(HOID) is distinguished by its multidisciplinary approach. Sincepolitical structures and institutions are themselves articulated invigorous intellectual debates, we need to understand the ideasthat have formed and that continue to form them. HOIDproposes to provide students with the historical background ofthe issues and values that have shaped their interests. It isintended to provide students with the skills and the knowledge,the guidance and the freedom to construct a focused and rigorouscourse of study, one that explores the historical transformationof a set of ideas and institutions across several traditionaldisciplines.


In order to declare a minor, students should meet with theundergraduate advising head of the History of Ideas Program, whowill help them to plan a course of study tailored to their intellectualneeds while meeting core and elective requirements.


Bernard Yack, ChairBernard Yack, ChairBernard Yack, ChairBernard Yack, ChairBernard Yack, Chair(Politics)

David Engerman, Chair, International andDavid Engerman, Chair, International andDavid Engerman, Chair, International andDavid Engerman, Chair, International andDavid Engerman, Chair, International andGlobal StudiesGlobal StudiesGlobal StudiesGlobal StudiesGlobal Studies(History)

Richard Gaskins, Director, Legal StudiesRichard Gaskins, Director, Legal StudiesRichard Gaskins, Director, Legal StudiesRichard Gaskins, Director, Legal StudiesRichard Gaskins, Director, Legal Studies(American Studies)

Robin Feuer Miller, Chair, German,Robin Feuer Miller, Chair, German,Robin Feuer Miller, Chair, German,Robin Feuer Miller, Chair, German,Robin Feuer Miller, Chair, German,Russian, and Asian Languages andRussian, and Asian Languages andRussian, and Asian Languages andRussian, and Asian Languages andRussian, and Asian Languages andLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)

David Powelstock, Chair, Russian and EastDavid Powelstock, Chair, Russian and EastDavid Powelstock, Chair, Russian and EastDavid Powelstock, Chair, Russian and EastDavid Powelstock, Chair, Russian and EastEuropean StudiesEuropean StudiesEuropean StudiesEuropean StudiesEuropean Studies(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)

Michael Randall, Undergraduate AdvisingMichael Randall, Undergraduate AdvisingMichael Randall, Undergraduate AdvisingMichael Randall, Undergraduate AdvisingMichael Randall, Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHead(Romance and Comparative Literature)


The minor has three requirements:

A.A.A.A.A. Two History of Ideas Seminars. One such seminar will beoffered each term. Topics and faculty for the seminars willchange each year. All seminars will include guest presentationsby invited scholars from outside Brandeis.

The seminar for fall 2006 will be: POL 192b, Topics in PoliticalTheory “The Idea of Liberty,” Mr. Yack (Politics)

The seminar for spring 2007 will be: PHIL 13b, The Idea of theMarket: Economic Philosophies, Mr. Gaskins (American Studies)

B.B.B.B.B. Three courses selected in consultation with the HOIDundergraduate advisor, at least two of which will be taken indepartments or programs beyond the student’s major(s). When joiningthe program, students will write a brief statement explaining theintellectual relationships that connect the subject matter of thesethree courses. Only one course from a student’s major—or one fromeach major, in the case of double majors—may be counted toward thetotal of five courses required for the minor.

C.C.C.C.C. Students will present a substantial research paper or project toHOID faculty and students at a spring colloquium. This paper orproject may develop out of work done in a History of Ideas seminar.But it can also be drawn from independent research, such as a SeniorThesis or Independent Study, or from other work that students havedone since coming to Brandeis. The colloquium is designed to givestudents the opportunity to engage with each other about theircreative work at Brandeis.

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HOID 98a Independent StudyHOID 98a Independent StudyHOID 98a Independent StudyHOID 98a Independent StudyHOID 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

HOID 98b Independent StudyHOID 98b Independent StudyHOID 98b Independent StudyHOID 98b Independent StudyHOID 98b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

History of Ideas SeminarsHistory of Ideas SeminarsHistory of Ideas SeminarsHistory of Ideas SeminarsHistory of Ideas Seminars


POL 192bPOL 192bPOL 192bPOL 192bPOL 192bSeminar: Topics in Law and PoliticalTheory

A graduate program

The Hornstein JewishProfessional Leadership Program

Course of Study:Master of Arts


The Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program preparesleaders to confront the challenges of a fast-changing Jewishcommunity. Educationally robust and intellectually rigorous, theprogram offers two separate leadership tracks:

A dual-degree (M.A./M.B.A.) program with Brandeis’s HellerSchool of Social Policy and Management.

A dual M.A. program with Brandeis’s Department of NearEastern and Judaic Studies.

Both programs combine top-quality scholarship, professionaleducation, and carefully selected fieldwork experiences in orderto equip leaders with the tools necessary to shape 21st-centuryJewish life.

Students in Hornstein have the opportunity to study withoutstanding scholars and practitioners whose work shapes Jewishdiscourse, policy, and professional practice. The curriculumintegrates courses in Jewish studies, non-profit management, andJewish communal leadership and highlights the roles of research,evaluation, and reflective practice in achieving professional success.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, asspecified in an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to the Hornstein program. In addition, applicants areexpected to submit results of either the Graduate ManagementAdmission Test (for the Hornstein-Heller program) or the GraduateRecord Examination (for the Hornstein-NEJS program), as well as astatement that describes the applicant’s Jewish background and futureprofessional plans, and a sample of written material. Applicants arerequired to arrange for a personal interview. [email protected] for further details.


Jonathan D. Sarna, DirectorJonathan D. Sarna, DirectorJonathan D. Sarna, DirectorJonathan D. Sarna, DirectorJonathan D. Sarna, DirectorAmerican Jewish history. Judaism in theAmericas.

Sharon Feiman-NemserSharon Feiman-NemserSharon Feiman-NemserSharon Feiman-NemserSharon Feiman-NemserJewish education. Teacher preparation.

Sherry IsraelSherry IsraelSherry IsraelSherry IsraelSherry IsraelAmerican Jewish community anddemography.

Jon LevisohnJon LevisohnJon LevisohnJon LevisohnJon LevisohnPhilosophy of education.

David MerskyDavid MerskyDavid MerskyDavid MerskyDavid MerskyPhilanthropy and fundraising.

Joseph ReimerJoseph ReimerJoseph ReimerJoseph ReimerJoseph ReimerJewish educational leadership.

Marlene SchultzMarlene SchultzMarlene SchultzMarlene SchultzMarlene SchultzFieldwork. Group work.

Susan ShevitzSusan ShevitzSusan ShevitzSusan ShevitzSusan ShevitzOrganizational behavior, planning, andleadership. Jewish education.

Lawrence SternbergLawrence SternbergLawrence SternbergLawrence SternbergLawrence SternbergJewish advocacy and community relations.

See the Department of Near Eastern andJudaic Studies and the catalog for TheHeller School for Social Policy andManagement for related faculty and courseofferings.

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Hornstein-Heller School for Social Policy and Management M.A./Hornstein-Heller School for Social Policy and Management M.A./Hornstein-Heller School for Social Policy and Management M.A./Hornstein-Heller School for Social Policy and Management M.A./Hornstein-Heller School for Social Policy and Management M.A./M.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. Program

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThis program prepares professional leaders with the fullcomplement of business and nonprofit skills, as well asspecialized knowledge of Judaic studies and contemporary Jewishlife. The program blends The Heller School’s managementcurriculum with the Hornstein program’s integrated approach toJewish leadership training. Graduates of the dual degree programreceive two master’s degrees: a Master of Arts in Jewishprofessional leadership from the Hornstein program and anM.B.A. from The Heller School for Social Policy andManagement.

The dual degree is comprised of 20 courses, completed in fivesemesters, including the summer between years one and two.Roughly half of these courses are in Heller and half in Hornstein.In addition students are required to successfully complete asupervised field experience in a Boston-area Jewish organizationand a team consulting project for a local agency.

AdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmissionStudents applying to this program must demonstrate professionaland academic capability and the capacity for sustaining anintensive program of study. Applicants must submit a singleapplication to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Supervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised fieldwork is an integral part of the Hornsteinprogram. These intensive and powerful professional experiencesat local and regional agencies help students develop practicalskills, learn to turn theory into action, and become self-reflectivepractitioners.

Foster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeAn intensive examination of contemporary issues in Israelisociety and its relationship with Diaspora communities.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe residence requirement is five semesters of full-time study orthe equivalent thereof in part-time study.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementAll students are expected to know the Hebrew alphabet prior tobeginning their studies. Fluency in Hebrew at a level comparableto two years of college training is required for graduation.Students not meeting this requirement upon entrance arerequired to enroll in courses in Hebrew language in their firstyear and, if necessary, during the summer after the first year. Anintensive four-week Hebrew preparatory program is available tostudents in the summer prior to their enrollment through theBrandeis Hebrew Language Summer Institute, and is highlyrecommended.

Cocurricular RequirementsCocurricular RequirementsCocurricular RequirementsCocurricular RequirementsCocurricular Requirements

Seminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesA mandatory bi-weekly seminar, planned and coordinated withstudent involvement, provides for discussion of central issues inJewish communal life and brings students face to face withvisionary leaders from around the country.....

Starr ColloquiumStarr ColloquiumStarr ColloquiumStarr ColloquiumStarr ColloquiumStudents spend three days in New York City visiting the nationaloffices of major Jewish organizations to explore aspects of thecommunal agenda with agency executives.

Milender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipStudents participate in a three-day seminar about Jewishcommunal leadership with an outstanding leader of the Jewishcommunal world.


Hornstein-Near Eastern and Judaic Studies Dual M.A. ProgramHornstein-Near Eastern and Judaic Studies Dual M.A. ProgramHornstein-Near Eastern and Judaic Studies Dual M.A. ProgramHornstein-Near Eastern and Judaic Studies Dual M.A. ProgramHornstein-Near Eastern and Judaic Studies Dual M.A. Program

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThis program is for students who aspire to professional careers in theJewish community. It provides a nuanced understanding of thecontemporary Jewish community, background in Jewish studies, aswell as a set of professional skills and values. The dual degree iscomprised of 20 courses, completed in five semesters, including thesummer between years one and two.

Students take nine graduate level (100- level or higher) NEJS orHBRW courses, including NEJS 234a which has a prerequisite of NEJS5a or its equivalent (NEJS 5a may not be taken for credit). At leastone of these courses must be in the area of Bible and Ancient NearEast, and at least one in the era between the end of the Biblical Periodand the onset of modernity. In addition, students take nine Hornsteincourses that focus on contemporary issues and professionalperspectives. These include 7.5 required core Hornstein courses aswell as field experiences. A seminar in Israel is also part of theprogram’s requirements. In addition, two electives from outsideHornstein/NEJS are selected with the input of the student’s advisors.These electives may be taken in Heller, IBS, psychology, sociology,cultural production or other departments or programs. A series of co-curricular learning experiences is also required, including a seminarat national Jewish agencies in New York, and seminars on and offcampus with leaders of the Jewish community. Each student’sprogram is individualized, and is created in conjunction with advisorsfrom Hornstein and NEJS.

AdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmissionStudents applying to this program must demonstrate professional andacademic capability and the capacity for sustaining an intensiveprogram of study. Applicants submit a single application to theGraduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Supervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised fieldwork is an integral part of the Hornstein program.These intensive and powerful professional experiences at local andregional agencies help students develop practical skills, learn to turntheory into action, and become self-reflective practioners.

Foster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeAn intensive examination of contemporary issues in Israeli societyand its relationship with Diaspora communities.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe residence requirement is five semesters of full-time study or theequivalent thereof in part-time study.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementAll candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency in modernHebrew. An intensive four-week Hebrew preparatory program isavailable to students in the summer prior to their enrollment throughthe Brandeis Hebrew Language Summer Institute and is highlyrecommended. Students may fulfill the Hebrew language requirementin one of three ways:1. by passing (B- or above) a 40- or higher level Hebrew course,2. by passing an examination offered in April of each year;3. by passing HBRW 202a, which will typically be offered each year.

Final ProjectFinal ProjectFinal ProjectFinal ProjectFinal ProjectStudents must complete a master’s project that reflects and integratestheir study in this joint program.


Seminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesA mandatory bi-weekly seminar, planned and coordinated withstudent involvement, provides for discussion of central issues inJewish communal life and brings students face to face with visionaryleaders from around the country.

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Milender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipStudents participate in a three-day seminar about Jewishcommunal leadership with an outstanding leader of the Jewishcommunal world.

Affiliated InstitutesAffiliated InstitutesAffiliated InstitutesAffiliated InstitutesAffiliated Institutes

The Hornstein program has affiliated institutes and programsthat promote research and continuing professional education inthe field of Jewish communal service and Jewish education.Students have access to specific projects and professionalsassociated with:

Fisher-Bernstein Institute for Jewish Philanthropy andFisher-Bernstein Institute for Jewish Philanthropy andFisher-Bernstein Institute for Jewish Philanthropy andFisher-Bernstein Institute for Jewish Philanthropy andFisher-Bernstein Institute for Jewish Philanthropy andLeadership: Leadership: Leadership: Leadership: Leadership: Brings academic expertise to the study and practiceof fundraising, philanthropy, and leadership in the AmericanJewish community. For more information, please seewww.cmjs.org/fbi.

Genesis: Genesis: Genesis: Genesis: Genesis: A summer program for high school studentsempowering teens to relate their secular interests to Judaism byintegrating their studies of the arts and humanities with socialand political action. It provides a laboratory for work in informalJewish education. For more information, please seewww.brandeis.edu/genesis.

Institute for Informal Jewish Education: Institute for Informal Jewish Education: Institute for Informal Jewish Education: Institute for Informal Jewish Education: Institute for Informal Jewish Education: Dedicated to keeping Jewishyouth involved with the North American Jewish community bystrengthening the field of informal Jewish education throughprofessional education, innovative programming, research, andadvocacy. For more information, please see www.brandeis.edu/ije.

Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies: Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies: Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies: Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies: Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies: TheMaurice and Marilyn Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies(CCMJS) is a multidisciplinary research center dedicated to bringingthe concepts, theories, and techniques of social science to bear on thestudy of modern Jewish life. For more information, please seewww.cmjs.org.

Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education: Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education: Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education: Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education: Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education: The Mandel Center isdedicated to the study and improvement of Jewish education.Through its initiatives in Jewish education, the Mandel Centercontributes to a flourishing Jewish present and future. For moreinformation, please see www.brandeis.edu/centers/mandel.

Steinhardt Social Research Institute: Steinhardt Social Research Institute: Steinhardt Social Research Institute: Steinhardt Social Research Institute: Steinhardt Social Research Institute: Collects, analyzes, anddisseminates unbiased data about the Jewish community and aboutreligion and ethnicity in the United States. For more information,please see www.ssri.cmjs.org.




HRNS 202b Jewish Identity and LearningHRNS 202b Jewish Identity and LearningHRNS 202b Jewish Identity and LearningHRNS 202b Jewish Identity and LearningHRNS 202b Jewish Identity and LearningThrough the Life CycleThrough the Life CycleThrough the Life CycleThrough the Life CycleThrough the Life CycleThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken JCS 202b inprevious years.Jews in North America develop theiridentities through every stage of the lifecycle. For some this involves Jewishlearning at varied times in their lives.Focuses on the development of Jewishidentity through the lens of the life cycleand examines how Jewish learning changesfrom stage to stage. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Reimer

HRNS 206b Informal Education in JewishHRNS 206b Informal Education in JewishHRNS 206b Informal Education in JewishHRNS 206b Informal Education in JewishHRNS 206b Informal Education in JewishSettingsSettingsSettingsSettingsSettingsThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken JCS 206b inprevious years.Theory and skills of informal education asthese would be applied in different types ofprograms and organizations in the Jewishcommunity. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Reimer

HRNS 215a The Developing Learner in aHRNS 215a The Developing Learner in aHRNS 215a The Developing Learner in aHRNS 215a The Developing Learner in aHRNS 215a The Developing Learner in aJewish Educational SettingJewish Educational SettingJewish Educational SettingJewish Educational SettingJewish Educational SettingThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken JCS 215a inprevious years.Focuses on the developing child, adolescent,and adult who come to learn aboutthemselves and their world in a Jewishcontext. The main themes of the course are:developing a Jewish identity, gainingcognitive mastery of Jewish tradition, andbalancing attachments to family,community, and society. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Reimer

HRNS 228b Jewish Communal InstitutionsHRNS 228b Jewish Communal InstitutionsHRNS 228b Jewish Communal InstitutionsHRNS 228b Jewish Communal InstitutionsHRNS 228b Jewish Communal Institutionsin Transition: New Paradigms and Newin Transition: New Paradigms and Newin Transition: New Paradigms and Newin Transition: New Paradigms and Newin Transition: New Paradigms and NewStructuresStructuresStructuresStructuresStructuresThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken JCS 228b inprevious years. Open to undergraduatejuniors and seniors with permission andsignature of instructor. As there is a fieldcomponent, students should consult theinstructor prior to enrolling.The environment of Jewish life is verydifferent today than it was in times past.This course explores changes in Jewish lifeas a manifestation of deeper paradigm shiftstaking place in society, and examines theimpact these changes have on thecommunal, institutional and individuallevels. Students investigate specific changesgoing on from applied and theoreticalperspectives, and reflect on some of the bestthinking about organizational change as itpertains to the Jewish community and tothe roles and skills needed by Jewishprofessionals in this dynamic environment.Usually offered every year.Ms. Shevitz

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HRNS 229a Jewish Polity andHRNS 229a Jewish Polity andHRNS 229a Jewish Polity andHRNS 229a Jewish Polity andHRNS 229a Jewish Polity andOrganizational LifeOrganizational LifeOrganizational LifeOrganizational LifeOrganizational LifeThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken JCS 229a inprevious years. Core course required for allfirst-year Hornstein students. Also open toundergraduate seniors and to graduatestudents from other departments withpermission and signature of instructor. Asthere is a field component, students mustconsult the primary instructor prior toenrolling.Examines the structure and function of theorganized Jewish community, with specialattention to key issues such as leadership,decision making, organizational culture,and the relations among the many elementsof the community. Primary focus is on theAmerican Jewish community with someattention to Israel/overseas organizationsand other diaspora communities. Asignificant component focuses on fieldobservation and experience. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Israel and Ms. Schultz

HRNS 235a The Culture of JewishHRNS 235a The Culture of JewishHRNS 235a The Culture of JewishHRNS 235a The Culture of JewishHRNS 235a The Culture of JewishEducational SettingsEducational SettingsEducational SettingsEducational SettingsEducational SettingsOpen to undergraduate juniors and seniorswith permission and signature of instructor.As there is a field component, studentsshould consult the instructor prior toenrolling.Provides models for understanding theculture of the fieldwork agency and thecommunity in which it functions in orderto understand the change process in formaland informal Jewish educational settings.Theoretical literature is applied to a seriesof cases that focus on educational changeand leadership. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Shevitz

HRNS 237b Organizational Theory andHRNS 237b Organizational Theory andHRNS 237b Organizational Theory andHRNS 237b Organizational Theory andHRNS 237b Organizational Theory andBehaviorBehaviorBehaviorBehaviorBehaviorCore course required of all Hornsteinstudents.Organizations, even when carefullydesigned to be effective and benignenvironments, have characteristics thatsometimes confound and frustrate the mostdedicated professional. Examines majortheories of organization, with specialattention to the implications they hold forunderstanding and managing what goes on.By applying different analytic frameworksto real and simulated organizationaldilemmas, students gain perspectives andskills to help them productively work incommunal institutions. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Shevitz


HRNS 239b History and Philosophy ofHRNS 239b History and Philosophy ofHRNS 239b History and Philosophy ofHRNS 239b History and Philosophy ofHRNS 239b History and Philosophy ofJewish Philanthropy and FundraisingJewish Philanthropy and FundraisingJewish Philanthropy and FundraisingJewish Philanthropy and FundraisingJewish Philanthropy and FundraisingThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken JCS 239b inprevious years.Utilizing classical texts to illuminate thehistory and values of tzedakah, this courseexplores different presentation techniquesemployed in the contemporary Jewishcommunal setting. Students learn how tobring enduring Jewish values to bear uponthe different tasks involved in the processof fundraising and development in Jewishorganizational life. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Mersky

HRNS 240a Jewish Advocacy: History,HRNS 240a Jewish Advocacy: History,HRNS 240a Jewish Advocacy: History,HRNS 240a Jewish Advocacy: History,HRNS 240a Jewish Advocacy: History,Issues, and TrendsIssues, and TrendsIssues, and TrendsIssues, and TrendsIssues, and TrendsThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken JCS 240a inprevious years.Using case studies, this course examinesthe Jewish community relationsorganizations in North America, their earlydevelopment, changing agendas, and stylesof operation. The major focus is on thecurrent issues facing the American Jewishcommunity and the strategies to addressthem. Usually offered every second year.Staff

HRNS 241a Skills and Techniques in JewishHRNS 241a Skills and Techniques in JewishHRNS 241a Skills and Techniques in JewishHRNS 241a Skills and Techniques in JewishHRNS 241a Skills and Techniques in JewishPhilanthropy and FundraisingPhilanthropy and FundraisingPhilanthropy and FundraisingPhilanthropy and FundraisingPhilanthropy and FundraisingThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken JCS 241a inprevious years.Provides a conceptual framework anddevelops a community organizationalapproach to organizing and implementingfundraising campaigns for Jewish communalorganizations. Usually offered every fall.Mr. Mersky

HRNS 243b Financial ResourceHRNS 243b Financial ResourceHRNS 243b Financial ResourceHRNS 243b Financial ResourceHRNS 243b Financial ResourceDevelopment for the Nonprofit AgencyDevelopment for the Nonprofit AgencyDevelopment for the Nonprofit AgencyDevelopment for the Nonprofit AgencyDevelopment for the Nonprofit AgencyPrerequisite: HRNS 241a. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken JCS 243b in previous years.Explores the strategic approach to fundingthe nonprofit agency in the Jewishcommunity with an emphasis on major giftsmanagement. Students learn the process ofplanning, developing, and solicitingleadership support through readings,lectures, guest speakers, simulations, androle plays. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Mersky

HRNS 250d Seminar in Planning andHRNS 250d Seminar in Planning andHRNS 250d Seminar in Planning andHRNS 250d Seminar in Planning andHRNS 250d Seminar in Planning andLeadershipLeadershipLeadershipLeadershipLeadershipThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken JCS 250d inprevious years.During the first semester a series of casestudies to explore the processes of planningand the skills of community organization,politics, and planning at the organizationaland communal levels is used. Studentsapply their knowledge of various communalorganizations to revisit and reassessprevious efforts as well as to envision andcreate new initiatives. Particular emphasisis given to the roles played and skillsneeded by professionals in the complexprocess of change. The second semesterfocuses on images of, requisite skills for,and diverse models of leadership, all ofwhich provide paradigms for professionalpractice in the Jewish community. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Shevitz

HRNS 287a Methods in Jewish CommunityHRNS 287a Methods in Jewish CommunityHRNS 287a Methods in Jewish CommunityHRNS 287a Methods in Jewish CommunityHRNS 287a Methods in Jewish CommunityResearchResearchResearchResearchResearchThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken JCS 287a inprevious years.Designed to help students understand theuses and limitations of social research inthe Jewish community. Research examplesfrom Jewish communal settings are used tolearn the concepts, vocabulary, andmethods of a variety of approaches—including demographic studies, needsassessments, market research, and programevaluation. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

HRNS 300a Readings in InternationalHRNS 300a Readings in InternationalHRNS 300a Readings in InternationalHRNS 300a Readings in InternationalHRNS 300a Readings in InternationalJewish CommunityJewish CommunityJewish CommunityJewish CommunityJewish CommunityStaff

HRNS 301b Readings in Jewish EducationHRNS 301b Readings in Jewish EducationHRNS 301b Readings in Jewish EducationHRNS 301b Readings in Jewish EducationHRNS 301b Readings in Jewish EducationMr. Reimer

HRNS 305a Readings in Child DevelopmentHRNS 305a Readings in Child DevelopmentHRNS 305a Readings in Child DevelopmentHRNS 305a Readings in Child DevelopmentHRNS 305a Readings in Child DevelopmentMr. Reimer

HRNS 306a Readings in Informal JewishHRNS 306a Readings in Informal JewishHRNS 306a Readings in Informal JewishHRNS 306a Readings in Informal JewishHRNS 306a Readings in Informal JewishEducationEducationEducationEducationEducationMr. Reimer

HRNS 309a Readings in Pluralism in JewishHRNS 309a Readings in Pluralism in JewishHRNS 309a Readings in Pluralism in JewishHRNS 309a Readings in Pluralism in JewishHRNS 309a Readings in Pluralism in JewishEducationEducationEducationEducationEducationMs. Shevitz

HRNS 350a Foster Seminar in Israel onHRNS 350a Foster Seminar in Israel onHRNS 350a Foster Seminar in Israel onHRNS 350a Foster Seminar in Israel onHRNS 350a Foster Seminar in Israel onContemporary Jewish LifeContemporary Jewish LifeContemporary Jewish LifeContemporary Jewish LifeContemporary Jewish LifeAn intensive examination of contemporaryissues in Israeli society and its relationshipwith Diaspora communities.Staff

HRNS 390a Independent StudyHRNS 390a Independent StudyHRNS 390a Independent StudyHRNS 390a Independent StudyHRNS 390a Independent StudyStaff

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Independent Interdisciplinary Major Courses of Study:Major (B.A.)


An Independent Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) offers students withinterdisciplinary intellectual interests the opportunity to designa course of study not available in the regular curriculum. EachIIM is designed around a topic, theme, issue, or set of questionsthat cannot be adequately addressed within the context ofexisting majors or minors. A proven record of academicachievement, seriousness of purpose, and intellectual curiosityare prerequisites for this endeavor. The skills necessary to pursuean IIM include the ability to work independently, to analyze andsynthesize materials from different disciplines, and to work one-on-one in sustained dialogue with faculty members.


An IIM must be designed in collaboration with three facultymembers from at least two different departments. While it isacceptable to have faculty from the International BusinessSchool, or from the Heller Graduate School, at least one memberof the committee must be from the College of Arts and Sciences.Students must present and receive approval of a proposal no laterthan the end of their junior year. Seniors may not propose an IIMduring their final semester at Brandeis.

The proposal should describe the role each potential course plays intheir curriculum and how the various courses relate to one another.In addition to discussing their intellectual, academic and career goals,students must address why designing an IIM is more desirable thancompleting two separate majors or a combination of major and minor.The proposal consists of four parts: the proposed curriculum forms, aproposal statement no longer than three pages in length, a letter ofendorsement signed by all three members of the faculty committee,and evidence of comparable majors offered at other colleges anduniversities. The proposal will ultimately be reviewed by facultymembers from the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (UCC) andthe Committee on Academic Standing (COAS), which meets duringthe second half of each semester. This group will evaluate theproposal and make recommendations to the UndergraduateCurriculum Committee, which grants final approval of all IIMproposals.

Students who wish to develop a proposal for an IndependentInterdisciplinary Major should consult with the Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs.


AAAAA. Students must receive approval by the UndergraduateCurriculum Committee before the end of their junior year.

B.B.B.B.B. Core Courses: Twelve courses (48 credits) from variousacademic departments. A maximum of four courses (16 credits)may be from study abroad, summer school or cross-registration.

C.C.C.C.C. One Senior Experience: IIM 98b: Independent Study (onesemester).-or-IIM 99d: Senior Research (two semesters).

D. D. D. D. D. Students who wish to be considered for “departmental”honors must achieve a 3.25 cumulative grade point average andmust complete the two semester (eight credits) IIM 99d option toproduce a senior honors project or thesis.

E.E.E.E.E. Courses with a grade of “pass” can not count toward the major.

F. F. F. F. F. No more than four courses may double count toward another majoror two courses toward another minor. No more than six courses maybe used toward any additional major(s) and minor.

G.G.G.G.G. No course with a final grade below a C- may count toward themajor.


Interested students should stop by the Office of UndergraduateAcademic Affairs or visit www.brandeis.edu/uaa/advpol/IIMmajor.html to view the entire Independent Interdisciplinary Majorguidelines and proposal.


IIM 98b Senior EssayIIM 98b Senior EssayIIM 98b Senior EssayIIM 98b Senior EssayIIM 98b Senior EssayUsually offered every year.Staf

IIM 99d Senior ResearchIIM 99d Senior ResearchIIM 99d Senior ResearchIIM 99d Senior ResearchIIM 99d Senior ResearchUsually offered every year.Staff

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International and Global StudiesCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


International and global studies (IGS) is an interdisciplinaryprogram that provides students with an opportunity tounderstand the complex processes of globalization that have soprofoundly affected politics, economics, culture, society, theenvironment, and many other facets of our lives. After a set offour foundational courses (a gateway introductory survey andthree core courses), students specialize in a key area: Cultures,Identities, and Encounters; Global Economy; GlobalEnvironment; Global Governance; Global Media andCommunications; Inequalities and Poverty; or an independentspecialization. To gain a deeper understanding of other cultures,IGS majors take one additional language course (beyond theUniversity requirement) and complete either study abroad or aninternship abroad (or some combination of the two). The IGSprogram thus combines a set of rigorous foundational courses, anopportunity to focus on a key problem of globalization, and acombination of superior language skills and internationalresidency (study or work) for meaningful, firsthand experientiallearning.


Students who wish to major or minor in international and globalstudies may choose as an advisor any faculty member teaching in theIGS program, but are encouraged to work with the head of thespecialization that they choose. Although IGS fulfills the Universityrequirements as a major, students will often find it highlyadvantageous to combine it with another major or minor in a specificdiscipline or area studies curriculum.

Students should take Introduction to International and Global Studies(IGS 10a) during their first or second year; this course provides asystematic introduction to the key issues of contemporary globalchange, provides an overview of the specializations (from which thestudent will later choose), and gives an orientation to the options forinternational internships and study abroad. In addition, studentsmust take three core courses in the disciplines of anthropology(ANTH 1a, Introduction to the Comparative Study of HumanSocieties), economics (ECON 8b, Global Economy or IGS 8a,Economic Principles and Globalization), and politics (POL 15a,Introduction to International Relations). These foundational coursesshould be completed by the end of the sophomore year.


David Engerman, ChairDavid Engerman, ChairDavid Engerman, ChairDavid Engerman, ChairDavid Engerman, Chair(History)

Chad BownChad BownChad BownChad BownChad Bown(Economics)


George RossGeorge RossGeorge RossGeorge RossGeorge Ross(Sociology)


Marion SmileyMarion SmileyMarion SmileyMarion SmileyMarion Smiley(Philosophy)

Janet McIntoshJanet McIntoshJanet McIntoshJanet McIntoshJanet McIntosh(Anthropology)

Dan L. PerlmanDan L. PerlmanDan L. PerlmanDan L. PerlmanDan L. Perlman(Biology)


A.A.A.A.A. Gateway Course: IGS 10a (Introduction to International andGlobal Studies)

B. B. B. B. B. Core Courses: ANTH 1a (Introduction to the ComparativeStudy of Human Societies), ECON 8b (Global Economy) or IGS 8a(Economic Principles and Globalization) and POL 15a(Introduction to International Relations).

C.C.C.C.C. Four courses in a specialization. The six specializations covera range of topics; while each requires four courses from within itslist of specialization courses, the specializations do havedifferent structures. The six specializations are:

1. Cultures, Identities and Encounters (one required course andthree electives)

2. Global Economy (three courses from the required course listand one elective)

3. Global Environment (any four courses from the course list andtwo suggested foundational courses)

4. Global Governance (any four courses from the course list, withat least one from each sub-track recommended and one suggestedfoundational course)

5. Inequality, Poverty, and Global Justice (two courses from each ofthe two sub-tracks)

6. Media, Communications, and the Arts (any four courses from thecourse list, with at least one from each sub-track recommended andtwo suggested foundational courses)

D.D.D.D.D. Electives: At least two additional courses from another area ofspecialization, none of which may be listed under the student’sprimary area of specialization. Students are encouraged to choosefoundational courses from other specializations.

E.E.E.E.E. Auxiliary Language Study: One course beyond the Universityforeign language requirement, normally in the student’s primarylanguage of study; the instruction must be in the foreign language.This may be fulfilled by enrolling in an additional language course atBrandeis or during study abroad. This requirement will be waived if astudent is exempted from the University foreign languagerequirement.

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F.F.F.F.F. Study Abroad and International Internship: Students maysatisfy this requirement by one semester of study abroad, byparticipating in an approved international internship, or by somecombination of the two. Although one semester of study abroadis sufficient by itself, it is highly desirable that studentsparticipate, simultaneously, in a part-time internship. Theinternational internship ordinarily must be for a minimum of sixweeks (either in the summer or regular term); it must beapproved by the undergraduate advising head. In special cases,and with the approval of the undergraduate advising head,students may perform the international internship at an agencythat is located in the United States but directly engaged ininternational and global issues. Students who participate in anindependent internship may apply to receive course credit for theinternship by submitting, upon their return to the University, asubstantial analytical paper about their experience.

G.G.G.G.G. Senior Thesis (optional): Exceptional students interested incompleting an honors thesis as seniors should apply to thehonors coordinator, preferably in the spring of their junior year.Thesis students must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 in the coursescounted towards the IGS major, and be engaged on a thesisproject closely tied to IGS themes (as determined by the IGShonors coordinator). The student’s primary thesis advisor shouldbe an IGS faculty member — any faculty member who teaches anIGS or IGS cross-listed course. The examining committee for thethesis must include at least two other faculty members, at leastone of whom teaches an IGS or IGS cross-listed course. Thesisstudents will register for IGS 99d (a full-year course) with thethesis advisor. The first semester of IGS 99d may be used towardsthe requirement of two IGS electives (See requirement D, above.)IGS departmental honors are based on the examiningcommittee’s evaluation of the completed thesis and the record incourses for the IGS major.

H.H.H.H.H. No more than five courses from any one department will becounted towards the major.


A. A. A. A. A. Gateway Course: IGS 10a (Introduction to International and GlobalStudies)

BBBBB. Core Courses: ANTH 1a (Introduction to the Comparative Study ofHuman Societies), ECON 8b (Global Economy) or IGS 8a (EconomicPrinciples and Globalization) and POL 15a (Introduction toInternational Relations).

C.C.C.C.C. Electives: Two courses from two different areas of specialization.

D.D.D.D.D. No more than three of these courses may count toward anotherminor.




IGS 8a Economic Principles andIGS 8a Economic Principles andIGS 8a Economic Principles andIGS 8a Economic Principles andIGS 8a Economic Principles andGlobalizationGlobalizationGlobalizationGlobalizationGlobalization[ ss ]Students who have previously taken ECON2a and ECON 8b may not receive credit forIGS 8a.An introduction to basic economicprinciples needed to understand the causesand economic effects of increasedinternational flows of goods, people, firms,and money. International economicinstitutions (World Trade Organization,International Monetary Fund, World Bank).Strategies for economic development.Globalization controversies (globalwarming, sweatshops). Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Coiner

IGS 10a Introduction to International andIGS 10a Introduction to International andIGS 10a Introduction to International andIGS 10a Introduction to International andIGS 10a Introduction to International andGlobal StudiesGlobal StudiesGlobal StudiesGlobal StudiesGlobal Studies[ ss ]”Globalization” touches us more every day.Introduces the challenges of globalizationto national and international goverance,economic success, individual and groupidentities, cultural diversity, theenvironment, and inequalities within andbetween nations, regions of the globe,gender, and race. Usually offered every year.Mr. Freeze and Mr. Ross

IGS 92a Global Studies InternshipIGS 92a Global Studies InternshipIGS 92a Global Studies InternshipIGS 92a Global Studies InternshipIGS 92a Global Studies InternshipUsually offered every year.Staff

IGS 98a Independent StudyIGS 98a Independent StudyIGS 98a Independent StudyIGS 98a Independent StudyIGS 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

IGS 98b Independent StudyIGS 98b Independent StudyIGS 98b Independent StudyIGS 98b Independent StudyIGS 98b Independent StudyStaff

IGS 99d Senior ResearchIGS 99d Senior ResearchIGS 99d Senior ResearchIGS 99d Senior ResearchIGS 99d Senior ResearchSeniors who are candidates for degrees withhonors in IGS must register for this courseand, under the direction of a facultymember, prepare an honors thesis on asuitable topic. Usually offered every year.Staff




IGS 8aIGS 8aIGS 8aIGS 8aIGS 8aEconomic Principles and Globalization

IGS 10aIGS 10aIGS 10aIGS 10aIGS 10aIntroduction to International and GlobalStudies

POL 15aPOL 15aPOL 15aPOL 15aPOL 15aIntroduction to International Relations

Cultures, Identities, and EncountersCultures, Identities, and EncountersCultures, Identities, and EncountersCultures, Identities, and EncountersCultures, Identities, and Encounters

Required CourseRequired CourseRequired CourseRequired CourseRequired Course

HIST 61aHIST 61aHIST 61aHIST 61aHIST 61aCultures in Conflict since 1300

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AAAS 125bAAAS 125bAAAS 125bAAAS 125bAAAS 125bCaribbean Women and Globalization:Sexuality, Citizenship, Work

AAAS 143bAAAS 143bAAAS 143bAAAS 143bAAAS 143bHistory of Islam in West Africa: Tolerance,Spirituality, and Freedom

AAAS 145bAAAS 145bAAAS 145bAAAS 145bAAAS 145bWhat is Race?

AAAS 165bAAAS 165bAAAS 165bAAAS 165bAAAS 165bLiterature, Society, and Identity inFrancophone Africa Under Colonial Rule

AMST 140bAMST 140bAMST 140bAMST 140bAMST 140bThe Asian American Experience

AMST 142bAMST 142bAMST 142bAMST 142bAMST 142bLove, Law, and Labor: Asian AmericanWomen and Literature

ANTH 80aANTH 80aANTH 80aANTH 80aANTH 80aAnthropology of Religion

ANTH 129bANTH 129bANTH 129bANTH 129bANTH 129bGlobal, Transnational, and DiasporicCommunities

ANTH 139bANTH 139bANTH 139bANTH 139bANTH 139bLanguage, Ethnicity, and Nationalism

COML 120bCOML 120bCOML 120bCOML 120bCOML 120bDangerous Writers and Writers in Danger

ENG 37aENG 37aENG 37aENG 37aENG 37aPost-Imperial Fictions

ENG 111bENG 111bENG 111bENG 111bENG 111bPost-Colonial Theory

ENG 155aENG 155aENG 155aENG 155aENG 155aLiterature and Empire

FA 192aFA 192aFA 192aFA 192aFA 192aStudies in Modern Art

FREN 137aFREN 137aFREN 137aFREN 137aFREN 137aThe Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries:Plague, War, and Human Power

FREN 165bFREN 165bFREN 165bFREN 165bFREN 165bFrancophone Literature of Africa

GECS 160aGECS 160aGECS 160aGECS 160aGECS 160aIn the Shadow of the Holocaust: GlobalEncounters

HIST 56bHIST 56bHIST 56bHIST 56bHIST 56bWorld History to 1960

HIST 71bHIST 71bHIST 71bHIST 71bHIST 71bLatin American History, 1870 to thePresent

HIST 80bHIST 80bHIST 80bHIST 80bHIST 80bEast Asia: Nineteenth Century to thePresent (China and Japan)

HIST 148bHIST 148bHIST 148bHIST 148bHIST 148bCentral Asia in Modern Times

HIST 174aHIST 174aHIST 174aHIST 174aHIST 174aThe Legacy of 1898: U.S.-CaribbeanRelations since the Spanish-American War

HIST 182aHIST 182aHIST 182aHIST 182aHIST 182aSino-American Relations from theEighteenth Century to the Present


MUS 31bMUS 31bMUS 31bMUS 31bMUS 31bMusic and Globalization

NEJS 141bNEJS 141bNEJS 141bNEJS 141bNEJS 141bZionism and its Critics

NEJS 144aNEJS 144aNEJS 144aNEJS 144aNEJS 144aJews in the World of Islam

POL 127bPOL 127bPOL 127bPOL 127bPOL 127bSeminar: Managing Ethnic Conflict

POL 145bPOL 145bPOL 145bPOL 145bPOL 145bThe Islamic Challenge: Politics andReligion in the West





SOC 122aSOC 122aSOC 122aSOC 122aSOC 122aThe Sociology of American Immigration

SOC 128aSOC 128aSOC 128aSOC 128aSOC 128aReligion and Globalization

WMGS 5aWMGS 5aWMGS 5aWMGS 5aWMGS 5aWomen and Gender in Culture and Society

WMGS 105bWMGS 105bWMGS 105bWMGS 105bWMGS 105bFeminist Theories in Historical and Cross-Cultural Perspective

Global EconomyGlobal EconomyGlobal EconomyGlobal EconomyGlobal Economy

Required CoursesRequired CoursesRequired CoursesRequired CoursesRequired CoursesStudent must choose three out of fourcourses:




ECON 60bECON 60bECON 60bECON 60bECON 60bThe Economics of International TradeDisputes



AAAS 80aAAAS 80aAAAS 80aAAAS 80aAAAS 80aEconomy and Society in Africa


ECON 61aECON 61aECON 61aECON 61aECON 61aThe Economics of Reprivatization in theNew Europe

ECON 65aECON 65aECON 65aECON 65aECON 65aThe Economics of Globalization

ECON 141bECON 141bECON 141bECON 141bECON 141bEconomics of Innovation

ECON 160aECON 160aECON 160aECON 160aECON 160aInternational Trade Theory

ECON 161aECON 161aECON 161aECON 161aECON 161aInternational Finance

ECON 176aECON 176aECON 176aECON 176aECON 176aThe Household, Health, and Hunger inDeveloping Countries



Global EnvironmentGlobal EnvironmentGlobal EnvironmentGlobal EnvironmentGlobal Environment

Suggested Foundational CoursesSuggested Foundational CoursesSuggested Foundational CoursesSuggested Foundational CoursesSuggested Foundational Courses

AMST 20aAMST 20aAMST 20aAMST 20aAMST 20aEnvironmental Issues



AAAS 158aAAAS 158aAAAS 158aAAAS 158aAAAS 158aTheories of Development andUnderdevelopment



AMST 106bAMST 106bAMST 106bAMST 106bAMST 106bFood and Farming in America


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BIOL 23aBIOL 23aBIOL 23aBIOL 23aBIOL 23aEvolutionary Ecology

BIOL 134bBIOL 134bBIOL 134bBIOL 134bBIOL 134bTropical Ecology


BISC 3bBISC 3bBISC 3bBISC 3bBISC 3bHumans and the Environment

CHEM 33aCHEM 33aCHEM 33aCHEM 33aCHEM 33aEnvironmental Chemistry

CHSC 3bCHSC 3bCHSC 3bCHSC 3bCHSC 3bSolving Environmental Challenges:The Role of Chemistry


ENVS 16bENVS 16bENVS 16bENVS 16bENVS 16bPeople, Places, and Environment:The Geography of World Regions


HIST 100aHIST 100aHIST 100aHIST 100aHIST 100aFire and Ice: An Ecological Approach toWorld History


SOC 112aSOC 112aSOC 112aSOC 112aSOC 112aTopics on Women and Development

Global GovernanceGlobal GovernanceGlobal GovernanceGlobal GovernanceGlobal Governance

Suggested Foundational CourseSuggested Foundational CourseSuggested Foundational CourseSuggested Foundational CourseSuggested Foundational Course


Global Governance: Global ChallengesGlobal Governance: Global ChallengesGlobal Governance: Global ChallengesGlobal Governance: Global ChallengesGlobal Governance: Global ChallengesSub-AreaSub-AreaSub-AreaSub-AreaSub-Area


AAAS 117aAAAS 117aAAAS 117aAAAS 117aAAAS 117aCommunications and Social Change inDeveloping Nations




FREN 111aFREN 111aFREN 111aFREN 111aFREN 111aThe Republic

HIST 164bHIST 164bHIST 164bHIST 164bHIST 164bThe American Century: The U.S. and theWorld, 1945 to the Present

NEJS 189aNEJS 189aNEJS 189aNEJS 189aNEJS 189aThe Arab-Israeli Conflict

POL 131bPOL 131bPOL 131bPOL 131bPOL 131bSocial Movements in Latin America

POL 146bPOL 146bPOL 146bPOL 146bPOL 146bSeminar: Topics in Revolutions in theThird World

POL 158bPOL 158bPOL 158bPOL 158bPOL 158bComparative Perspectives on the Law andPolitics of Group Rights

POL 161bPOL 161bPOL 161bPOL 161bPOL 161bCauses and Prevention of War

POL 163bPOL 163bPOL 163bPOL 163bPOL 163bGender in International Relations

POL 164aPOL 164aPOL 164aPOL 164aPOL 164aConflict and Peacemaking in the MiddleEast

POL 169bPOL 169bPOL 169bPOL 169bPOL 169bU.S. Policy in the Middle East



SOC 119aSOC 119aSOC 119aSOC 119aSOC 119aWar and Possibilities of Peace

Global Governance: TransnationalGlobal Governance: TransnationalGlobal Governance: TransnationalGlobal Governance: TransnationalGlobal Governance: TransnationalCooperation and Conflict Sub-AreaCooperation and Conflict Sub-AreaCooperation and Conflict Sub-AreaCooperation and Conflict Sub-AreaCooperation and Conflict Sub-Area

AAAS 163bAAAS 163bAAAS 163bAAAS 163bAAAS 163bAfrica in World Politics

LGLS 124bLGLS 124bLGLS 124bLGLS 124bLGLS 124bInternational Law and Development

LGLS 125bLGLS 125bLGLS 125bLGLS 125bLGLS 125bInternational Law and Organizations

LGLS 128bLGLS 128bLGLS 128bLGLS 128bLGLS 128bComparative Law

NEJS 144bNEJS 144bNEJS 144bNEJS 144bNEJS 144bConflict and Consensus in Israeli Society

PHIL 19aPHIL 19aPHIL 19aPHIL 19aPHIL 19aHuman Rights

POL 127aPOL 127aPOL 127aPOL 127aPOL 127aEnding Deadly Conflict


POL 149aPOL 149aPOL 149aPOL 149aPOL 149aGermany and European Unification

POL 153aPOL 153aPOL 153aPOL 153aPOL 153aThe New Europe: European Economic andPolitical Integration

POL 160bPOL 160bPOL 160bPOL 160bPOL 160bWorld Politics since 1945

POL 163aPOL 163aPOL 163aPOL 163aPOL 163aSeminar: Human Rights and InternationalRelations

POL 166bPOL 166bPOL 166bPOL 166bPOL 166bSeminar: Issues in International PoliticalEconomy

POL 174bPOL 174bPOL 174bPOL 174bPOL 174bSeminar: Problems of National Security

POL 175bPOL 175bPOL 175bPOL 175bPOL 175bGlobal Civil Society

POL 176aPOL 176aPOL 176aPOL 176aPOL 176aSeminar: International Intervention

POL 178aPOL 178aPOL 178aPOL 178aPOL 178aSeminar: International Politics of thePacific


Media, Communications, and the ArtsMedia, Communications, and the ArtsMedia, Communications, and the ArtsMedia, Communications, and the ArtsMedia, Communications, and the Arts

Suggested Foundational CourseSuggested Foundational CourseSuggested Foundational CourseSuggested Foundational CourseSuggested Foundational Course


SOC 120bSOC 120bSOC 120bSOC 120bSOC 120bGlobalization and the Media

Media, Communications, and the Arts:Media, Communications, and the Arts:Media, Communications, and the Arts:Media, Communications, and the Arts:Media, Communications, and the Arts:Defining Media Sub-AreaDefining Media Sub-AreaDefining Media Sub-AreaDefining Media Sub-AreaDefining Media Sub-Area

AMST 134bAMST 134bAMST 134bAMST 134bAMST 134bThe New Media in America


ANTH 114bANTH 114bANTH 114bANTH 114bANTH 114bVerbal Art and Cultural Performance

ANTH 130bANTH 130bANTH 130bANTH 130bANTH 130bVisuality and Culture

ANTH 153aANTH 153aANTH 153aANTH 153aANTH 153aWriting Systems and Scribal Traditions




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Media, Communications, and the Arts:Media, Communications, and the Arts:Media, Communications, and the Arts:Media, Communications, and the Arts:Media, Communications, and the Arts:Communicating across Cultures Sub-AreaCommunicating across Cultures Sub-AreaCommunicating across Cultures Sub-AreaCommunicating across Cultures Sub-AreaCommunicating across Cultures Sub-Area


AMST 132bAMST 132bAMST 132bAMST 132bAMST 132bInternational Affairs and the AmericanMedia







ENG 187bENG 187bENG 187bENG 187bENG 187bAmerican Writers and World Affairs

FREN 110aFREN 110aFREN 110aFREN 110aFREN 110aCultural Representations

RECS 160aRECS 160aRECS 160aRECS 160aRECS 160aContemporary East European Literature

THA 115bTHA 115bTHA 115bTHA 115bTHA 115bThe Avant-Garde


Inequality, Poverty, and Global JusticeInequality, Poverty, and Global JusticeInequality, Poverty, and Global JusticeInequality, Poverty, and Global JusticeInequality, Poverty, and Global Justice

Students following the Inequality, Poverty,and Global Justice track must choose twocourses from each sub-area below.

Inequality, Poverty, and Global Justice:Inequality, Poverty, and Global Justice:Inequality, Poverty, and Global Justice:Inequality, Poverty, and Global Justice:Inequality, Poverty, and Global Justice:Inequality and Development Sub-AreaInequality and Development Sub-AreaInequality and Development Sub-AreaInequality and Development Sub-AreaInequality and Development Sub-Area




AAAS 123aAAAS 123aAAAS 123aAAAS 123aAAAS 123aThird World Ideologies





ECON 176aECON 176aECON 176aECON 176aECON 176aThe Household, Health, and Hunger inDeveloping Countries



POL 159aPOL 159aPOL 159aPOL 159aPOL 159aSeminar: The Politics of the ModernWelfare State: Women, Workers, and SocialCitizenship

Inequality, Poverty, and Global Justice:Inequality, Poverty, and Global Justice:Inequality, Poverty, and Global Justice:Inequality, Poverty, and Global Justice:Inequality, Poverty, and Global Justice:Gender, Racial, and Ethnic InequalitiesGender, Racial, and Ethnic InequalitiesGender, Racial, and Ethnic InequalitiesGender, Racial, and Ethnic InequalitiesGender, Racial, and Ethnic InequalitiesSub-AreaSub-AreaSub-AreaSub-AreaSub-Area

ANTH 129bANTH 129bANTH 129bANTH 129bANTH 129bGlobal, Transnational, and DiasporicCommunities


ANTH 144aANTH 144aANTH 144aANTH 144aANTH 144aThe Anthropology of Gender


NEJS 187aNEJS 187aNEJS 187aNEJS 187aNEJS 187aPolitical Islam

NEJS 187bNEJS 187bNEJS 187bNEJS 187bNEJS 187bShi’ism and Political Protest in the MiddleEast

POL 128aPOL 128aPOL 128aPOL 128aPOL 128aThe Politics of Revolution: State Violenceand Popular Insurgency in the Third World




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Internet StudiesCourses of Study:Minor


The Internet provides powerful tools to change how we work,how we play, how we learn, how we live. Its significance maywell rival that of the printing press and of writing itself, with atimetable that is enormously accelerated. By supporting rapidand cheap communications it has fostered a truly globaleconomic system and transformed societies throughout theworld. The program in Internet studies affords opportunities forstudents and faculty members to study the evolution of thisrevolutionary technology and its pervasive political, economic,cultural, and artistic ramifications in a multidisciplinaryframework. It highlights the socioeconomic forces that shape theInternet and the global response to it and helps students to framethe information revolution in critical perspective. The program’sinterdisciplinary approach adds an important liberal artsperspective for students whose focus is primarily technical andsupplies the essential technical component for students whoseprimary interests lie in the realm of social, humanistic, andartistic concerns.


The program is open to all Brandeis undergraduates. To enroll in theprogram, consult with a member of the Internet Studies Programcommittee and fill out declaration forms from the Office of AcademicAffairs. Students who complete the requirements of the programreceive Internet studies certificates and notations on their transcripts.


Timothy Hickey, ChairTimothy Hickey, ChairTimothy Hickey, ChairTimothy Hickey, ChairTimothy Hickey, Chair(Computer Science)

Anne CarterAnne CarterAnne CarterAnne CarterAnne Carter(Economics)

Richard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard Gaskins(American Studies)

Benjamin Gomes-CasseresBenjamin Gomes-CasseresBenjamin Gomes-CasseresBenjamin Gomes-CasseresBenjamin Gomes-Casseres(International Business School)

Caren IrrCaren IrrCaren IrrCaren IrrCaren Irr(English and American Literature)

David JacobsonDavid JacobsonDavid JacobsonDavid JacobsonDavid Jacobson(Anthropology)


Students must complete six courses. Students may “doublecount” only two courses toward their major and this program.

A. A. A. A. A. Two core courses: COSI 2a (Introduction to Computers) andCOSI 33b (Internet and Society). Computer science majors maysubstitute COSI 21a for COSI 2a.

B.B.B.B.B. Three elective courses from the program listing. The list ofapproved elective courses will change from year to year as thedepartments, the Internet, and society changes.

C. C. C. C. C. One senior research course: an independent study, internship, orsenior honors thesis in the student’s major (with an emphasis onsome aspect of Internet studies as approved by a member of theprogram’s faculty), or a senior seminar in Internet studies if offered.



INET 92a Internship in Internet StudiesINET 92a Internship in Internet StudiesINET 92a Internship in Internet StudiesINET 92a Internship in Internet StudiesINET 92a Internship in Internet StudiesUsually offered every year.Staff

INET 92b Internship in Internet StudiesINET 92b Internship in Internet StudiesINET 92b Internship in Internet StudiesINET 92b Internship in Internet StudiesINET 92b Internship in Internet StudiesUsually offered every year.Staff

INET 98a Independent StudyINET 98a Independent StudyINET 98a Independent StudyINET 98a Independent StudyINET 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

INET 98b Independent StudyINET 98b Independent StudyINET 98b Independent StudyINET 98b Independent StudyINET 98b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff


COSI 2aCOSI 2aCOSI 2aCOSI 2aCOSI 2aIntroduction to Computers

COSI 33bCOSI 33bCOSI 33bCOSI 33bCOSI 33bInternet and Society


The following courses approved for theprogram. Not all given in any one year.Please consult the Schedule of Classes eachsemester.


AMST 134bAMST 134bAMST 134bAMST 134bAMST 134bThe New Media in America

ANTH 138aANTH 138aANTH 138aANTH 138aANTH 138aSocial Relations in Cyberspace

ANTH 174bANTH 174bANTH 174bANTH 174bANTH 174bVirtual Communities

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BUS 40aBUS 40aBUS 40aBUS 40aBUS 40aBusiness and the Internet

COSI 11aCOSI 11aCOSI 11aCOSI 11aCOSI 11aProgramming in Java and C

COSI 25aCOSI 25aCOSI 25aCOSI 25aCOSI 25aHuman-Computer Interaction

COSI 118aCOSI 118aCOSI 118aCOSI 118aCOSI 118aComputer Supported Cooperation

ECON 141bECON 141bECON 141bECON 141bECON 141bEconomics of Innovation

ENG 101bENG 101bENG 101bENG 101bENG 101bCyber-Theory



LGLS 150aLGLS 150aLGLS 150aLGLS 150aLGLS 150aLaw and Society in Cyberspace

Internet Studies


Islamic and Middle Eastern StudiesCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


The Islamic and Middle Eastern studies (IMES) major is aninterdisciplinary curriculum sponsored by the Department ofNear Eastern and Judaic Studies in conjunction with the facultyfrom several other departments. It is designed to provide a strongfoundation in Middle Eastern studies with a specializedknowledge of Islam. The major requires students to take electivecourses from the departments represented by the facultycommittee. Key contributing departments, in addition to NearEastern and Judaic Studies, include politics, history, economics,sociology, African and Afro-American studies, and anthropology.With a solid training in language, political theory and praxis,history, economics, sociology, and anthropology, the major isespecially appropriate for students wishing to pursue graduatework, particularly in the field of Middle Eastern studies, or forthose who wish to pursue careers dealing directly or indirectlywith the Middle East.


Students who wish to major in Islamic and Middle Eastern studiesmust take the core course in Islamic civilization (IMES 104a) and atleast two full years of a Middle Eastern language. The two years oflanguage may be comprised of either two years of Arabic or,alternatively, one year of Arabic and one year of another MiddleEastern language such as Persian, Turkish, or Hebrew. Students whoare fluent in Arabic, Persian, or Turkish may be exempted from thelanguage requirements for a major in IMES upon approval by the chairof IMES. In addition, with the goal of achieving a balancedunderstanding of the overall field of study, the student must take twocourses in the classical period and two courses in the modern as wellas three courses to be chosen from the wide intellectual variety ofelective courses. One of the three elective courses may be Arabic 40b,which also counts as part of the two years of language requirements.Study in the Middle East for a term or a year is encouraged. As aculmination of the student’s education, he or she is encouraged towrite a senior thesis with emphasis on some aspects of Islamic andMiddle Eastern studies.


Avigdor Levy, Chair and Advising HeadAvigdor Levy, Chair and Advising HeadAvigdor Levy, Chair and Advising HeadAvigdor Levy, Chair and Advising HeadAvigdor Levy, Chair and Advising Head(2006-2007)(2006-2007)(2006-2007)(2006-2007)(2006-2007)(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Tzvi AbuschTzvi AbuschTzvi AbuschTzvi AbuschTzvi Abusch(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Seyom BrownSeyom BrownSeyom BrownSeyom BrownSeyom Brown(Politics)

Gordon FellmanGordon FellmanGordon FellmanGordon FellmanGordon Fellman(Sociology)

Joseph LumbardJoseph LumbardJoseph LumbardJoseph LumbardJoseph Lumbard(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Kanan MakiyaKanan MakiyaKanan MakiyaKanan MakiyaKanan Makiya(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Leonard MuellnerLeonard MuellnerLeonard MuellnerLeonard MuellnerLeonard Muellner(Classical Studies)

Yitzhak Nakash (on leave 2006-2007)Yitzhak Nakash (on leave 2006-2007)Yitzhak Nakash (on leave 2006-2007)Yitzhak Nakash (on leave 2006-2007)Yitzhak Nakash (on leave 2006-2007)(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Wellington NyangoniWellington NyangoniWellington NyangoniWellington NyangoniWellington Nyangoni(African and Afro-American Studies)

Ibrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim Sundiata(African and Afro-American Studies;History)

Ilan TroenIlan TroenIlan TroenIlan TroenIlan Troen(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

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A.A.A.A.A. Either four semesters of Arabic (usually ARBC 10a, 20b, 30a,and 40b) or two semesters of Arabic and two semesters of anotherMiddle Eastern language such as Persian, Turkish, or Hebrew.Students who are fluent in Arabic, Persian, or Turkish may beexempted from the language requirements upon approval by thechair of IMES.

B.B.B.B.B. Core course: IMES 104a (Islam: Civilization and Institutions).

C.C.C.C.C. Two courses pertaining to the classical period (e.g., ARBC103a, 103b [formerly NEJS 103a, 103b], NEJS 144a, 186a [formerlyNEJS 129a], 186b [formerly 129a], 188a [formerly NEJS 147a]).

D. D. D. D. D. Two courses pertaining to the modern period (e.g., 145a[formerly 157a], 185b [formerly 145b], 187a [formerly 148a], NEJS187b [formerly 143b], 188b [formerly 146b], 189a [formerly 147b],197b, SOC 157a, WMGS 195b [formerly NEJS 195b]).

E.E.E.E.E. Three additional courses from the list of electives below.


A.A.A.A.A. Two semesters of a Middle Eastern language.

B.B.B.B.B. Core course: IMES 104a (Islam: Civilization and Institutions).

C.C.C.C.C. At least one course pertaining to the classical period from thefollowing electives: ARBC 103a and b (formerly NEJS 103a and b),NEJS 144a, 188a (formerly 147a), 186a (formerly 110a).

D.D.D.D.D. At least one course pertaining to the modern period from thefollowing electives: NEJS 145a (formerly 157a), 185b (formerly 145b),187a (formerly 148a), 187b (formerly 143b), 188b (formerly 146b), 189a(formerly 147b), 197b, SOC 157a, WMGS 195b (formerly NEJS 195b).

E.E.E.E.E. Two additional courses from the list of electives below.



IMES 98a Independent StudyIMES 98a Independent StudyIMES 98a Independent StudyIMES 98a Independent StudyIMES 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

IMES 98b Independent StudyIMES 98b Independent StudyIMES 98b Independent StudyIMES 98b Independent StudyIMES 98b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

IMES 99d Senior ResearchIMES 99d Senior ResearchIMES 99d Senior ResearchIMES 99d Senior ResearchIMES 99d Senior ResearchUsually offered every year.Staff


IMES 104a Islam: Civilization andIMES 104a Islam: Civilization andIMES 104a Islam: Civilization andIMES 104a Islam: Civilization andIMES 104a Islam: Civilization andInstitutionsInstitutionsInstitutionsInstitutionsInstitutions[ hum nw ]Provides a disciplined study of Islamiccivilization from its origins to the currentstate of affairs. Approaches the study from ahumanities perspective. Topics covered willinclude the Qur’an, tradition, law, theology,politics, Islam and other religions, moderndevelopments, women in Islam, and Islamand Middle-Eastern politics. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff


The following courses approved for theprogram. Not all given in any one year.Please consult the Schedule of Classes eachsemester.







AAAS 175aAAAS 175aAAAS 175aAAAS 175aAAAS 175aComparative Politics of North Africa


ANTH 118bANTH 118bANTH 118bANTH 118bANTH 118bPeoples and Societies of the Middle East


ARBC 103aARBC 103aARBC 103aARBC 103aARBC 103aAdvanced Literary Arabic

ARBC 103bARBC 103bARBC 103bARBC 103bARBC 103bAdvanced Literary Arabic


HIST 110aHIST 110aHIST 110aHIST 110aHIST 110aThe Civilization of the Early Middle Ages

HIST 110bHIST 110bHIST 110bHIST 110bHIST 110bThe Civilization of the High and LateMiddle Ages

HIST 134bHIST 134bHIST 134bHIST 134bHIST 134bNineteenth-Century Europe: Nationalism,Imperialism, Socialism (1850-1919)

HIST 137aHIST 137aHIST 137aHIST 137aHIST 137aEvolution of the International System, 1815to the Present

HIST 142bHIST 142bHIST 142bHIST 142bHIST 142bEurope since 1945


HIST 186aHIST 186aHIST 186aHIST 186aHIST 186aEurope in World War II

NEJS 104aNEJS 104aNEJS 104aNEJS 104aNEJS 104aComparative Grammar of SemiticLanguages

NEJS 113bNEJS 113bNEJS 113bNEJS 113bNEJS 113bLaw in the Bible and the Ancient Near East

NEJS 114bNEJS 114bNEJS 114bNEJS 114bNEJS 114bBiblical Ritual, Cult, and Magic


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NEJS 130aNEJS 130aNEJS 130aNEJS 130aNEJS 130aThe New Testament: A HistoricalIntroduction

NEJS 135aNEJS 135aNEJS 135aNEJS 135aNEJS 135aThe Modern Jewish Experience


NEJS 185aNEJS 185aNEJS 185aNEJS 185aNEJS 185aTopics in Israeli Social History

NEJS 185bNEJS 185bNEJS 185bNEJS 185bNEJS 185bThe Making of the Modern Middle East


NEJS 188bNEJS 188bNEJS 188bNEJS 188bNEJS 188bThe Destruction of the Ottoman Empire,1800-1923


NEJS 191aNEJS 191aNEJS 191aNEJS 191aNEJS 191aIntroduction to Islamic Theology

NEJS 192aNEJS 192aNEJS 192aNEJS 192aNEJS 192aWar and Peace in Israeli Thought and Praxis

NEJS 193aNEJS 193aNEJS 193aNEJS 193aNEJS 193aSocieties in Conflict: Exploring the MiddleEast through Authentic Materials

NEJS 194aNEJS 194aNEJS 194aNEJS 194aNEJS 194aCivil Society in the Middle East

NEJS 195aNEJS 195aNEJS 195aNEJS 195aNEJS 195aMilitary and Politics in the Middle East

NEJS 196aNEJS 196aNEJS 196aNEJS 196aNEJS 196aMarriage, Divorce, and Sexual Ethics inIslamic Law

NEJS 196bNEJS 196bNEJS 196bNEJS 196bNEJS 196bWomen, Gender, and Islamic Civilization

NEJS 197bNEJS 197bNEJS 197bNEJS 197bNEJS 197bPolitical Cultures of the Middle East

NEJS 198bNEJS 198bNEJS 198bNEJS 198bNEJS 198bModern Islamic Thought: The EighteenthCentury through the Contemporary Era

NEJS 285aNEJS 285aNEJS 285aNEJS 285aNEJS 285aSocial History of the Middle East

NEJS 291aNEJS 291aNEJS 291aNEJS 291aNEJS 291aHistory and Memory in the Middle East

NEJS 293aNEJS 293aNEJS 293aNEJS 293aNEJS 293aThe Question of Palestine


POL 164aPOL 164aPOL 164aPOL 164aPOL 164aConflict and Peacemaking in the MiddleEast

POL 169bPOL 169bPOL 169bPOL 169bPOL 169bU.S. Policy in the Middle East


SOC 157aSOC 157aSOC 157aSOC 157aSOC 157aSociology of the Israeli-PalestinianConfrontation

SOC 161aSOC 161aSOC 161aSOC 161aSOC 161aSociety, State, and Power: The Problem ofDemocracy


SOC 175bSOC 175bSOC 175bSOC 175bSOC 175bCivic Environmentalism


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Italian StudiesCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


Italian studies provides an interdisciplinary major and a minorfor those who wish to extend their study of Italian beyondlanguage and culture to areas of Italian literature, history, film,art history, and music. The study of Italian within a variety ofcultural contexts enables students to deepen their understandingof a national heritage beyond the boundaries of a single timeframe, region, gender, genre, or academic discipline. Students areencouraged to study abroad in their junior year and to takeadvantage of resources within the Boston Area Consortium(Boston College, Boston University, Tufts University, andWellesley College).


Students in the major and the minor work closely with anadvisor to develop an individualized plan of study that balancesthe exploration of a broad range of topics and sectors with a focuson a single discipline or cultural period.




To choose the appropriate course, you need to take a placement exam.It is a self-graded exam that you can access online atwww.brandeis.edu/registrar/italtest.html. After finishing the exam,complete the questionnaire online. A faculty member will contactyou to discuss your placement. Students who fail to take the onlineplacement exam will not be permitted to enroll.

If you have a score of 620 or above on the Italian SAT II, or a score of4 or 5 on the Italian AP exam, these scores will automatically fulfillthe language requirement, and you are eligible to enroll in 100-levelcourses.


Richard Lansing, Chair and UndergraduateRichard Lansing, Chair and UndergraduateRichard Lansing, Chair and UndergraduateRichard Lansing, Chair and UndergraduateRichard Lansing, Chair and UndergraduateAdvising HeadAdvising HeadAdvising HeadAdvising HeadAdvising Head(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Nives Dal Bo-WheelerNives Dal Bo-WheelerNives Dal Bo-WheelerNives Dal Bo-WheelerNives Dal Bo-Wheeler(Romance and Comparative Literature)

William KapelleWilliam KapelleWilliam KapelleWilliam KapelleWilliam Kapelle(History)

Alice KelikianAlice KelikianAlice KelikianAlice KelikianAlice Kelikian(History)



Michael McGradeMichael McGradeMichael McGradeMichael McGradeMichael McGrade(Music)

Benjamin RavidBenjamin RavidBenjamin RavidBenjamin RavidBenjamin Ravid(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Paola ServinoPaola ServinoPaola ServinoPaola ServinoPaola Servino(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Jonathan UnglaubJonathan UnglaubJonathan UnglaubJonathan UnglaubJonathan Unglaub(Fine Arts)


The major in Italian studies consists of a minimum of ninesemester courses, including the completion of one advancedlanguage course, three literature courses, four courses from therelated disciplines, and completion of the senior option. Studentsseeking honors will take a minimum of ten courses, configuredas follows.

A.A.A.A.A. At least one advanced language course: ITAL 105a or ITAL106a

B. B. B. B. B. Three literature courses: ITAL 110a, ITAL 120b, IECS 135a,IECS 140a, COML 102b, COML 103b

C.C.C.C.C. Any four of the following courses relating to Italian culture, orother courses approved by the student’s advisor:

FA 45a St. Peter’s and the VaticanFA 51a Art of the Early Renaissance in ItalyFA 58b High and Late Renaissance in ItalyFA 60a Baroque in Italy and SpainFA 197b Methods and Approaches in the History of Art:

Leonardo da Vinci

HIST 123a The RenaissanceHIST 129b Science and Religion: The Trial of GalileoHIST 138b Industrialization and Social Change:

1900 to the PresentHIST 139a Women, Work, and FamilyHIST 139b Fascism East and WestHIST 170a Italian Films, Italian HistoriesHIST 176b Modern Italy 1848-1990MUS 52a OperaNEJS 151b Ghettos, Gondolas, and Gelato: The Italian Jewish

Experience

D. D. D. D. D. Concentrators must complete either ITAL 97 (senior essay) orITAL 99 (senior thesis) in their senior year, or an equivalent course orcourses in a cognate department which results in the writing of asenior essay or senior thesis on a subject relating to Italy.

E.E.E.E.E. Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad during theirjunior year, for either one or two semesters. Equivalent or appropriatecourses taken abroad may count towards the concentration. Studentswho are unable to engage in study abroad are encouraged to availthemselves of relevant courses offered by Consortium institutions inthe Boston area (principally Wellesley College, Boston College,Boston University, Tufts University).

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A minor in Italian studies consists of the five semester courses:

A.A.A.A.A. An advanced language course: ITAL 105a or ITAL 106a

B.B.B.B.B. A literature course: ITAL 110a, ITAL 120b, IECS 135a, or IECS140a

C.C.C.C.C. Any two of the Italian-related culture courses listed in C above, orother courses approved by the student’s advisor.

D.D.D.D.D. Any elective course from the listings in A, B, or C.

Italian Studies



ITAL 10a Beginning ItalianITAL 10a Beginning ItalianITAL 10a Beginning ItalianITAL 10a Beginning ItalianITAL 10a Beginning ItalianPrerequisite: Students enrolling for the firsttime in an Italian course at Brandeis musttake the online placement examwww.brandeis.edu/registrar/italtest.html.For students who have had no previousstudy of Italian. A systematic presentationof the basic grammar and vocabulary of thelanguage within the context of Italianculture, with focus on all four languageskills: listening, speaking, reading, andwriting. Usually offered every year.Staff

ITAL 20b Continuing ItalianITAL 20b Continuing ItalianITAL 20b Continuing ItalianITAL 20b Continuing ItalianITAL 20b Continuing ItalianPrerequisite: ITAL 10a or the equivalent.Students enrolling for the first time in anItalian course at Brandeis must take theonline placement exam www.brandeis.edu/registrar/italtest.html.For students with some previous study ofItalian. Continuing presentation of thebasic grammar and vocabulary of thelanguage within the context of Italianculture and practice of the four languageskills. Special attention to reading andwriting skills, as well as guidedconversation. Usually offered every year.Staff

ITAL 30a Intermediate ItalianITAL 30a Intermediate ItalianITAL 30a Intermediate ItalianITAL 30a Intermediate ItalianITAL 30a Intermediate Italian[ fl ]Prerequisite: ITAL 20b or the equivalent.Students enrolling for the first time in anItalian course at Brandeis must take theonline placement exam www.brandeis.edu/registrar/italtest.html.Readings in contemporary Italian shortstories, newspaper and journal articles, andshort essays of cultural interest will besupplemented by video presentations(opera, film, “filmati,” and “telegiornale”from RAI) designed to enhance oralcomprehension. Typical themes includesocial conflicts (Fascism, the problem of the“Mezzogiorno”) and cultural phenomena(feminism, art, geography). Review ofgrammar includes written exercises andshort compositions. Usually offered everyfall.Staff

ITAL 97a Senior EssayITAL 97a Senior EssayITAL 97a Senior EssayITAL 97a Senior EssayITAL 97a Senior EssayStudents should consult the undergraduateadvising head before enrolling. May not betaken for credit by students who havesatisfactorily completed ITAL 97b.Offers students an opportunity to produce asenior essay under the direction of anindividual instructor. Usually offered everyfall.Staff

ITAL 97b Senior EssayITAL 97b Senior EssayITAL 97b Senior EssayITAL 97b Senior EssayITAL 97b Senior EssayStudents should consult the undergraduateadvising head before enrolling. May not betaken for credit by students who havesatisfactorily completed ITAL 97a.Offers students an opportunity to produce asenior essay under the direction of anindividual instructor. Usually offered everyspring.Staff

ITAL 98a Independent StudyITAL 98a Independent StudyITAL 98a Independent StudyITAL 98a Independent StudyITAL 98a Independent StudyMay be taken only with the writtenpermission of the advising head and thechair of the department.Reading and reports under facultysupervision. Usually offered every year.Staff

ITAL 98b Independent StudyITAL 98b Independent StudyITAL 98b Independent StudyITAL 98b Independent StudyITAL 98b Independent StudyMay be taken only with the writtenpermission of the advising head and thechair of the department.Reading and reports under facultysupervision. Usually offered every year.Staff

ITAL 99d Senior ThesisITAL 99d Senior ThesisITAL 99d Senior ThesisITAL 99d Senior ThesisITAL 99d Senior ThesisStudents should consult the undergraduateadvising head before enrolling.Usually offered every year.Staff


ITAL 105a Italian Conversation andITAL 105a Italian Conversation andITAL 105a Italian Conversation andITAL 105a Italian Conversation andITAL 105a Italian Conversation andCompositionCompositionCompositionCompositionComposition[ fl hum wi ]Prerequisite: ITAL 30a or the equivalent.Provides students with an opportunity todevelop their oral and written proficiencyin Italian, while familiarizing themselveswith different facets of contemporaryItalian culture and society. Readings will besupplemented by films and recordings.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Servino

ITAL 106a Advanced Readings in ItalianITAL 106a Advanced Readings in ItalianITAL 106a Advanced Readings in ItalianITAL 106a Advanced Readings in ItalianITAL 106a Advanced Readings in Italian[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: ITAL 30a or the equivalent.Close study and analysis of representativeworks of Italian literature (prose, poetry,drama) and culture (art, history, music,cinema, politics) designed to enhance thestudent’s reading skills. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Lansing

ITAL 110a Introduction to Italian LiteratureITAL 110a Introduction to Italian LiteratureITAL 110a Introduction to Italian LiteratureITAL 110a Introduction to Italian LiteratureITAL 110a Introduction to Italian Literature[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: ITAL 30a or the equivalent.Surveys the masterpieces of Italianliterature from Dante to the present. It isdesigned to introduce the student to themajor authors and literary periods, styles,and genres and present an overview of thehistory of the literature. Conducted inItalian. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Lansing

ITAL 120b Modern Italian LiteratureITAL 120b Modern Italian LiteratureITAL 120b Modern Italian LiteratureITAL 120b Modern Italian LiteratureITAL 120b Modern Italian Literature[ hum fl ]Prerequisite: ITAL 30a or the equivalent.Analysis of major works by Svevo,Pirandello, Moravia, Silone, Lampedusa,Pavese, Primo Levi, Montale, and Vittoriniwith respect to the political, economic, andsocial problems of post-Risorgimento Italy.Conducted in Italian. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Lansing

ITAL 128a Mapping Modern ItalianITAL 128a Mapping Modern ItalianITAL 128a Mapping Modern ItalianITAL 128a Mapping Modern ItalianITAL 128a Mapping Modern ItalianCulture: Inherited ConflictsCulture: Inherited ConflictsCulture: Inherited ConflictsCulture: Inherited ConflictsCulture: Inherited Conflicts[ hum ]Prerequisites: ITAL 105a or 106a.Conducted in Italian with Italian texts.Covers a broad range of cultural topics thatexemplify creative responses to historicalevents and social dilemmas that haveshaped contemporary Italian culture.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Lansing and Ms. Servino

IECS 135a Shifting Grounds: Social ChangeIECS 135a Shifting Grounds: Social ChangeIECS 135a Shifting Grounds: Social ChangeIECS 135a Shifting Grounds: Social ChangeIECS 135a Shifting Grounds: Social Changein Italian Fiction and Filmin Italian Fiction and Filmin Italian Fiction and Filmin Italian Fiction and Filmin Italian Fiction and Film[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.Charts various aspects of social change inItalian society and culture through closereadings and discussions of literary andcinematic texts by Manzoni, Verga,Pirandello, Silone, Morante, Calvino,Rossellini, de Sica, Fellini, Pasolini, andBertolucci, among others. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Mandrell

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IECS 140a Dante’s Divine ComedyIECS 140a Dante’s Divine ComedyIECS 140a Dante’s Divine ComedyIECS 140a Dante’s Divine ComedyIECS 140a Dante’s Divine Comedy[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.A close study of the entire poem—Inferno,Purgatorio, Paradiso—as a symbolic visionof reality reflecting the culture andthought—political, philosophical,theological—of the Middle Ages. Readingswill include two minor works, the VitaNuova and World Government. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Lansing




FA 45aFA 45aFA 45aFA 45aFA 45aSt. Peter’s and the Vatican

FA 51aFA 51aFA 51aFA 51aFA 51aArt of the Early Renaissance in Italy



HIST 123aHIST 123aHIST 123aHIST 123aHIST 123aThe Renaissance


IECS 135aIECS 135aIECS 135aIECS 135aIECS 135aShifting Grounds: Social Change in ItalianFiction and Film

HIST 139bHIST 139bHIST 139bHIST 139bHIST 139bFascism East and West

IECS 140aIECS 140aIECS 140aIECS 140aIECS 140aDante’s Divine Comedy

MUS 52aMUS 52aMUS 52aMUS 52aMUS 52aOpera


Italian Studies

Japanese


Hiroko SekinoHiroko SekinoHiroko SekinoHiroko SekinoHiroko Sekino(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)



JAPN 10a Beginning JapaneseJAPN 10a Beginning JapaneseJAPN 10a Beginning JapaneseJAPN 10a Beginning JapaneseJAPN 10a Beginning JapaneseMeets five days per week for a total of fiveclass hours per week.Intended for students with no previousknowledge or minimal background. Offersintensive training in basics of Japaneselanguage in all four skill areas: listening,speaking, reading, and writing. Usuallyoffered every fall.Ms. Sekino

JAPN 20b Continuing JapaneseJAPN 20b Continuing JapaneseJAPN 20b Continuing JapaneseJAPN 20b Continuing JapaneseJAPN 20b Continuing JapanesePrerequisite: JAPN 10a or the equivalent.Meets five days per week for a total of fiveclass hours per week.Continuation of JAPN 10a. Usually offeredevery spring.Ms. Sekino

JAPN 30a Intermediate JapaneseJAPN 30a Intermediate JapaneseJAPN 30a Intermediate JapaneseJAPN 30a Intermediate JapaneseJAPN 30a Intermediate Japanese[ fl ]Prerequisite: JAPN 20b or the equivalent.Meets five days per week for a total of fiveclass hours per week.Continuation of JAPN 20b. Furtherdevelopment of skills in listening, speaking,reading, and writing. Assignments includewriting of short essays. Usually offeredevery fall.Ms. Sekino

JAPN 40b Advanced Intermediate JapaneseJAPN 40b Advanced Intermediate JapaneseJAPN 40b Advanced Intermediate JapaneseJAPN 40b Advanced Intermediate JapaneseJAPN 40b Advanced Intermediate Japanese[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: JAPN 30a or the equivalent.Meets five days per week for a total of fiveclass hours per week.Continuation of JAPN 30a. Usually offeredevery spring.Ms. Sekino

JAPN 98a Readings in JapaneseJAPN 98a Readings in JapaneseJAPN 98a Readings in JapaneseJAPN 98a Readings in JapaneseJAPN 98a Readings in JapanesePrerequisite: JAPN 40b or the equivalent.Usually offered every year.Ms. Sekino

JAPN 98b Readings in JapaneseJAPN 98b Readings in JapaneseJAPN 98b Readings in JapaneseJAPN 98b Readings in JapaneseJAPN 98b Readings in JapanesePrerequisite: JAPN 40b or the equivalent.Usually offered every year.Ms. Sekino


JAPN 105a Advanced Conversation andJAPN 105a Advanced Conversation andJAPN 105a Advanced Conversation andJAPN 105a Advanced Conversation andJAPN 105a Advanced Conversation andComposition IComposition IComposition IComposition IComposition I[ hum fl ]Prerequisite: JAPN 40b or the equivalent.This course aims to develop students’proficiency in writing, reading, andspeaking through reading and discussion ofJapanese texts on various topics ofrelevance. Listening and speaking skills arereinforced through audio, video, guidedconversation, discussion of texts, and oralpresentation. Usually offered every year.Ms. Sekino

JAPN 105b Advanced Conversation andJAPN 105b Advanced Conversation andJAPN 105b Advanced Conversation andJAPN 105b Advanced Conversation andJAPN 105b Advanced Conversation andComposition IIComposition IIComposition IIComposition IIComposition II[ hum fl ]Signature of the instructor required.A continuation of JAPN 105a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Sekino

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JAPN 120a The World of Early ModernJAPN 120a The World of Early ModernJAPN 120a The World of Early ModernJAPN 120a The World of Early ModernJAPN 120a The World of Early ModernJapanese LiteratureJapanese LiteratureJapanese LiteratureJapanese LiteratureJapanese Literature[ hum ]A survey of the most celebrated works ofliterature from Japan’s early modern period(1600-1868). Explores a wide range ofgenres, including fiction, travelogues,memoirs, dramatic forms such as thepuppet theater and kabuki, as well as poetryin Japanese and Chinese. All readings areavailable in English translation; Japaneseknowledge is not required. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Fraleigh

JAPN 125b Putting away Childish Things:JAPN 125b Putting away Childish Things:JAPN 125b Putting away Childish Things:JAPN 125b Putting away Childish Things:JAPN 125b Putting away Childish Things:Coming of Age in Modern JapaneseComing of Age in Modern JapaneseComing of Age in Modern JapaneseComing of Age in Modern JapaneseComing of Age in Modern JapaneseLiterature and FilmLiterature and FilmLiterature and FilmLiterature and FilmLiterature and Film[ hum ]Explores the ways in which modernJapanese writers and film-makers haverepresented childhood, youth, and comingof age. A variety of short stories, novels,and memoirs from the 1890s to the presentday are read, several recent films are alsoscreened. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Fraleigh

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JournalismCourses of Study:Minor


The Journalism Program examines the place of the media in theAmerican experience. The program offers students a liberal-artsapproach to the study of journalism. A diverse faculty of scholarsand journalism professionals teach students about the role of themedia in domestic and international affairs and train students inthe skills necessary for the accomplished practice of journalism.In class and in professional environments, students wrestle withthe challenges and responsibilities of communicating the essenceof world events, domestic and human issues, in print andbroadcast journalism.

The program is part of the University’s larger effort to trainstudents to be critical thinkers and forceful writers. While thereare a few courses that teach specific journalistic skills, theJournalism Program is not a nuts-and-bolts communicationprogram; rather it features a strong liberal arts curriculum thatgrounds students in an academic subject area and gives them thetools to translate and transmit knowledge to a general audience.

In the core courses and electives, students study the history andorganization of media institutions; examine the ethicalresponsibilities of media practitioners; analyze the relationshipsamong the media and other American social, political, and corporateinstitutions; and learn the reporting, writing, and editing skillsneeded by the print and broadcast media.

While some of our graduates advance directly to graduate programs injournalism and communications, and others take jobs in mediavenues including public relations and advertising, many go on toother vocational areas where the skills and learning impacted by theprogram are found to be highly valuable.


This minor is open to all Brandeis undergraduates, subject tolimitations on appropriate class size. Students who complete therequirements of the program receive journalism certificates andnotations on their transcripts.


Maura Farrelly, DirectorMaura Farrelly, DirectorMaura Farrelly, DirectorMaura Farrelly, DirectorMaura Farrelly, Director(American Studies)

Jeffrey AbramsonJeffrey AbramsonJeffrey AbramsonJeffrey AbramsonJeffrey Abramson(Politics)

John BurtJohn BurtJohn BurtJohn BurtJohn Burt(English and American Literature)

Jacob CohenJacob CohenJacob CohenJacob CohenJacob Cohen(American Studies)

Thomas DohertyThomas DohertyThomas DohertyThomas DohertyThomas Doherty(American Studies)


Andrew HahnAndrew HahnAndrew HahnAndrew HahnAndrew Hahn(The Heller School)

Martin LevinMartin LevinMartin LevinMartin LevinMartin Levin(Politics)


Laura MillerLaura MillerLaura MillerLaura MillerLaura Miller(Sociology)

Peter PetriPeter PetriPeter PetriPeter PetriPeter Petri(International Business School)

Stephen WhitfieldStephen WhitfieldStephen WhitfieldStephen WhitfieldStephen Whitfield(American Studies)

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Students are expected to complete a minimum of six coursesfrom the following options:

A.A.A.A.A. Core Courses: Students will be required to take two out of thefollowing three core courses: AMST 15a (Writing for the Media),AMST 137b (Journalism in 20th Century America), and JOUR120a (The Culture of Journalism).

B.B.B.B.B. Students will be required to complete one of the three followingoptions: Internship (students serve in a preapproved outsideinternship along with JOUR 89a [Contemporary Media: Internshipand Analysis]); Senior Writing Project (students write one semester-long paper as an independent study in the Journalism Program—JOUR98a or b); or Honors Thesis (students write an honors thesis in theirmajor that is on a topic relating to the media).

C.C.C.C.C. Students will be required to take three electives from the followingfive special areas of study, no more than two in any one department:Contemporary Affairs and the Media; Analytical and ResearchMethods; History, Principles, and Practice; Communications Theory;or Politics, Law, and Ethics. Students are strongly encouraged tochoose their electives from different groups. Not every course will beoffered every year.




AMST 137b Journalism in Twentieth-AMST 137b Journalism in Twentieth-AMST 137b Journalism in Twentieth-AMST 137b Journalism in Twentieth-AMST 137b Journalism in Twentieth-Century AmericaCentury AmericaCentury AmericaCentury AmericaCentury America[ ss ]Examines what journalists have done, howtheir enterprise has in fact conformed withtheir ideals, and what some of theconsequences have been for the republichistorically. Usually offered every year.Mr. Whitfield

JOUR 120a The Culture of JournalismJOUR 120a The Culture of JournalismJOUR 120a The Culture of JournalismJOUR 120a The Culture of JournalismJOUR 120a The Culture of Journalism[ ss ]Examines the social, cultural, political, andeconomic influences on the practice andprofession of journalism. Provides thebackground and concepts for a criticalanalysis of the American press. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Farrelly



JOUR 89a Contemporary Media: InternshipJOUR 89a Contemporary Media: InternshipJOUR 89a Contemporary Media: InternshipJOUR 89a Contemporary Media: InternshipJOUR 89a Contemporary Media: Internshipand Analysisand Analysisand Analysisand Analysisand AnalysisPrerequisite: AMST 15a, 137b, or 138b.Brings together students who areindependently engaged in various mediainternships and provides an opportunity forthem to exchange their experiences withother students and to discuss and analyzerelated readings. Students who choose tosatisfy the journalism minor’s internshipoption must take this course. Usuallyoffered every semester.Staff

JOUR 98a Independent StudyJOUR 98a Independent StudyJOUR 98a Independent StudyJOUR 98a Independent StudyJOUR 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

JOUR 98b Independent StudyJOUR 98b Independent StudyJOUR 98b Independent StudyJOUR 98b Independent StudyJOUR 98b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff


JOUR 103b Advertising and the MediaJOUR 103b Advertising and the MediaJOUR 103b Advertising and the MediaJOUR 103b Advertising and the MediaJOUR 103b Advertising and the Media[ ss ]Combines a historical analysis ofadvertising with an examination of itscontemporary practice. Examines thecreative process, advertising across media,and the blurring of the line betweenadvertising and editorial content. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Farrelly

JOUR 104a Political Packaging in AmericaJOUR 104a Political Packaging in AmericaJOUR 104a Political Packaging in AmericaJOUR 104a Political Packaging in AmericaJOUR 104a Political Packaging in America[ ss ]Examines the history of political marketing,image-making in presidential campaigns,the relationship between news and ads, andthe growth of public-policy advertising byspecial-interest groups to influencelegislation. Usually offered every third year.Staff

JOUR 107b Media and Public PolicyJOUR 107b Media and Public PolicyJOUR 107b Media and Public PolicyJOUR 107b Media and Public PolicyJOUR 107b Media and Public Policy[ wi ss ]Examines the intersection of the media andpolitics, the ways in which each influencesthe other, and the consequences of thatintersection for a democracy. Throughanalytic texts, handouts, andcontemporaneous newspaper and magazinearticles, explores the relationship betweenpolicy decisions and public discourse.Usually offered every second year.Ms. McNamara

JOUR 109b The New Media LandscapeJOUR 109b The New Media LandscapeJOUR 109b The New Media LandscapeJOUR 109b The New Media LandscapeJOUR 109b The New Media Landscape[ ss ]The fast-changing landscape of newinformation technologies, from the Internetto wireless networking, is redefining thenature and practice of journalism today.This course explores the political,sociological, legal and ethical issues raisedby these new media technologies. TheInternet, in particular, is a double-edgedsword: It poses both a real threat andopportunity to newspapers and televisionnews, and to the concept of the media’swatchdog role in a democracy. It alsoprovides journalists with powerful newtools for news-gathering, but often at theexpense of individual privacy rights.Usually offered every year.Ms. Bass

JOUR 110b Ethics in JournalismJOUR 110b Ethics in JournalismJOUR 110b Ethics in JournalismJOUR 110b Ethics in JournalismJOUR 110b Ethics in Journalism[ ss ]Should reporters ever misrepresentthemselves? Are there pictures newspapersshould not publish? Is it ever acceptable tobreak the law in pursuit of a story?Examines the media’s ethics during an agedominated by scandal and sensationalism.Usually offered every year.Ms. McNamara

JOUR 112b Literary Journalism: The Art ofJOUR 112b Literary Journalism: The Art ofJOUR 112b Literary Journalism: The Art ofJOUR 112b Literary Journalism: The Art ofJOUR 112b Literary Journalism: The Art ofFeature WritingFeature WritingFeature WritingFeature WritingFeature Writing[ ss wi ]Introduces students to signal works ofliterary journalism. Helps develop thestudents’ own voices by honing andimproving students’ own work and bycritiquing the work of professionals andcolleagues. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Feeney

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JOUR 114b Arts JournalismJOUR 114b Arts JournalismJOUR 114b Arts JournalismJOUR 114b Arts JournalismJOUR 114b Arts Journalism[ ss ]Introduces students to cultural reporting,profiling, and criticism. Students read anddiscuss the work of notable past and presentpractitioners with the aim of enhancingtheir skills as both consumers andproducers of arts journalism. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Feeney

JOUR 120a The Culture of JournalismJOUR 120a The Culture of JournalismJOUR 120a The Culture of JournalismJOUR 120a The Culture of JournalismJOUR 120a The Culture of Journalism[ ss ]Examines the social, cultural, political, andeconomic influences on the practice andprofession of journalism. Provides thebackground and concepts for a criticalanalysis of the American press. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Farrelly

JOUR 125b Journalism of CrisisJOUR 125b Journalism of CrisisJOUR 125b Journalism of CrisisJOUR 125b Journalism of CrisisJOUR 125b Journalism of Crisis[ ss ]Analyzes the practice of journalism duringtimes of crisis. Topics include the processof news gathering in a breaking newsenvironment, the framing of news as itoccurs, and the often conflicting agendas ofthe journalist and the actor involved in acrisis. Usually offered every year.Staff

JOUR 140b Investigating JusticeJOUR 140b Investigating JusticeJOUR 140b Investigating JusticeJOUR 140b Investigating JusticeJOUR 140b Investigating Justice[ ss ]Explores in depth how journalists cover thecriminal justice system and investigatecases of potential wrongful convictions.Students observe, analyze, and write aboutcriminal cases, gain insights into the justicesystem, and consider the intersection ofrace, class and ethics. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Cytrynbaum



Contemporary Affairs and the MediaContemporary Affairs and the MediaContemporary Affairs and the MediaContemporary Affairs and the MediaContemporary Affairs and the Media

AAAS 117aAAAS 117aAAAS 117aAAAS 117aAAAS 117aCommunications and Social Change inDeveloping Nations

AMST 132bAMST 132bAMST 132bAMST 132bAMST 132bInternational Affairs and the AmericanMedia

AMST 138bAMST 138bAMST 138bAMST 138bAMST 138bReporting Contemporary America

AMST 139bAMST 139bAMST 139bAMST 139bAMST 139bReporting on Gender, Race, and Culture

Analytical and Research MethodsAnalytical and Research MethodsAnalytical and Research MethodsAnalytical and Research MethodsAnalytical and Research Methods


SOC 181aSOC 181aSOC 181aSOC 181aSOC 181aQuantitative Methods of Social Inquiry

History, Principles, and PracticeHistory, Principles, and PracticeHistory, Principles, and PracticeHistory, Principles, and PracticeHistory, Principles, and Practice



AMST 196dAMST 196dAMST 196dAMST 196dAMST 196dFilm Workshop: Recording America

ENG 17aENG 17aENG 17aENG 17aENG 17aThe Alternative Press in the United States:1910-2000

Communication TheoryCommunication TheoryCommunication TheoryCommunication TheoryCommunication Theory



Politics, Law, and EthicsPolitics, Law, and EthicsPolitics, Law, and EthicsPolitics, Law, and EthicsPolitics, Law, and Ethics

LGLS 137aLGLS 137aLGLS 137aLGLS 137aLGLS 137aLibel and Defamation, Privacy andPublicity

POL 110aPOL 110aPOL 110aPOL 110aPOL 110aMedia, Politics, and Society

POL 115aPOL 115aPOL 115aPOL 115aPOL 115aConstitutional Law

POL 115bPOL 115bPOL 115bPOL 115bPOL 115bSeminar: Constitutional Law and Theory

POL 116bPOL 116bPOL 116bPOL 116bPOL 116bCivil Liberties in America

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Language and LinguisticsCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


The major and minor in language and linguistics are designed tooffer students multiple perspectives on the study of language: as auniversal cognitive faculty, as an interactive mechanism for humandevelopment and for constructing social identities, as a spoken andwritten medium for cultural expression, and as an object and meansof philosophical reflection. All these perspectives require training inthe formal properties of language, including phonology,morphology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics. Courses on“generative grammar” attempt to describe formally the nature of aspeaker’s knowledge of his or her native language and to place thisknowledge in a psychological and biological framework. Othercourses in the program explore the role of the study of language inmany scientific, social, and humanistic disciplines, such ascognitive science and artificial intelligence, historical philology andepigraphy, literary theory, neuroscience, philosophy of language andlogic, psychology, semiotic and linguistic anthropology, andsociolinguistics.


In order to get the flavor of the field of linguistics, the best way to startis to take LING 100a (Introduction to Linguistics), which deals with themajor concepts of the field and the technical tools used to articulatethese concepts. The course also introduces students to the feel of doingresearch on language, through the use of numerous problem setsconcerning the organization of a variety of languages.

Students wishing to major or minor in language and linguistics shouldarrange to meet with the undergraduate advising head to discuss theplanning of a program that meets their interests.


James Pustejovsky, Chair andJames Pustejovsky, Chair andJames Pustejovsky, Chair andJames Pustejovsky, Chair andJames Pustejovsky, Chair andUndergraduate Advising HeadUndergraduate Advising HeadUndergraduate Advising HeadUndergraduate Advising HeadUndergraduate Advising Head(Computer Science)

Lotus GoldbergLotus GoldbergLotus GoldbergLotus GoldbergLotus Goldberg(Language and Linguistics)

Sophia A. MalamudSophia A. MalamudSophia A. MalamudSophia A. MalamudSophia A. Malamud(Anthropology; Language and Linguistics)

Joan MalingJoan MalingJoan MalingJoan MalingJoan Maling(Psychology; Language and Linguistics)


Leonard C. MuellnerLeonard C. MuellnerLeonard C. MuellnerLeonard C. MuellnerLeonard C. Muellner(Classical Studies)

Richard J. ParmentierRichard J. ParmentierRichard J. ParmentierRichard J. ParmentierRichard J. Parmentier(Anthropology)

Affiliated FacultyAffiliated FacultyAffiliated FacultyAffiliated FacultyAffiliated Faculty

Alan BergerAlan BergerAlan BergerAlan BergerAlan Berger(Philosophy)

Joan ChevalierJoan ChevalierJoan ChevalierJoan ChevalierJoan Chevalier(German, Rusian, and Asian Laguages andLiterature)

Harry MairsonHarry MairsonHarry MairsonHarry MairsonHarry Mairson(Computer Science)


Javier UrcidJavier UrcidJavier UrcidJavier UrcidJavier Urcid(Anthropology)


A. A. A. A. A. Nine courses are required of all candidates:

1. LING 100a, LING 110a, Ling 120b, and LING 130a.

2. Four additional courses from the LING courses and theelective courses listed below. A student may count no more thanthree elective courses from another single department toward thefulfillment of the major in Language and Linguistics.

3. One advanced course in a natural language approved by theadvisor.

B.B.B.B.B. Honors will be awarded on successful completion of a senior thesis(LING 99d) in addition to the above course requirements. A gradepoint average of 3.50 or above in language and linguistics courses isnormally required.

C.C.C.C.C. A grade of C or better is necessary for all courses offered toward amajor in linguistics. No courses offered toward the fulfillment of therequirements for the major may be taken on a pass/fail basis.

D.D.D.D.D. Students may petition the language and linguistics facultycommittee for changes in the above program.

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A.A.A.A.A. Five semester courses are required:

1. LING 100a and 120b.

2. LING 110a or LING 130a.

3. Two other courses from the LING courses and the elective courseslisted below. A student may count no more than one elective coursefrom another single department toward the fulfillment of the minorin Language and Linguistics.

B.B.B.B.B. No course offered toward the fulfillment of the requirements forthe minor may be taken on a pass/fail basis.

C.C.C.C.C. Students may petition the language and linguistics facultycommittee for changes in the above program.



LING 8b Structure of the English LanguageLING 8b Structure of the English LanguageLING 8b Structure of the English LanguageLING 8b Structure of the English LanguageLING 8b Structure of the English Language[ hum ss ]Open to first-year students.A nontechnical introduction to thestructure of English words and sentences.Classical roots of English vocabulary: wordanalysis, base forms, and rules ofallomorphy. Basic concepts of grammar:categories (noun, adjective, adverb, etc.),functions (subject, object, modifier, etc.),phrases and clauses of various types.Consists of three class hours and one one-hour recitation per week. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Goldberg

LING 98a Readings in LinguisticsLING 98a Readings in LinguisticsLING 98a Readings in LinguisticsLING 98a Readings in LinguisticsLING 98a Readings in LinguisticsIndependent reading and research under thedirection of a faculty supervisor. Whenappropriate, a faculty member may organizea small group of students into a seniorseminar. Usually offered every year.Staff

LING 98b Readings in LinguisticsLING 98b Readings in LinguisticsLING 98b Readings in LinguisticsLING 98b Readings in LinguisticsLING 98b Readings in LinguisticsSee LING 98a for course description.Usually offered every year.Staff

LING 99d Senior ResearchLING 99d Senior ResearchLING 99d Senior ResearchLING 99d Senior ResearchLING 99d Senior ResearchInvolves the student in an independentresearch project under the supervision of astaff member. A student whose grade pointaverage in linguistics is 3.50 or better maypetition at the end of junior year forpermission to enter this course. Thestudent’s findings are to be presented inwriting and defended orally before acommittee of staff members. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff


LING 100a Introduction to LinguisticsLING 100a Introduction to LinguisticsLING 100a Introduction to LinguisticsLING 100a Introduction to LinguisticsLING 100a Introduction to Linguistics[ ss ]Open to first year students.A general introduction to linguistic theoryand the principles of linguistic analysis.Students will construct detailed analyses ofdata from English and other languages inthe areas of syntax, semantics, phonetics,and phonology and examine theirimplications for a theory of language as it isencoded in the human mind. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Malamud and Ms. Mailing

LING 110a Phonological TheoryLING 110a Phonological TheoryLING 110a Phonological TheoryLING 110a Phonological TheoryLING 110a Phonological Theory[ ss ]Prerequisite: LING 100a.An introduction to generative phonology,the theory of natural language soundsystems. Includes discussion of articulatoryphonetics, distinctive feature theory, theconcept of a “natural class,” morphologyand the nature of morphophonemics, anduniversal properties of the rules that relatemorphophonemic and phoneticrepresentations. Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

LING 112b Historical LinguisticsLING 112b Historical LinguisticsLING 112b Historical LinguisticsLING 112b Historical LinguisticsLING 112b Historical Linguistics[ ss ]Prerequisite: LING 100a or permission ofthe instructor.Explores how and why language changes.Methods of linguistic reconstruction andthe “comparative method” are introducedand explored. Features a hands-on approach,challenging students to apply principles toexamples from a wide variety of languages.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Chevalier

LING 120b Syntactic TheoryLING 120b Syntactic TheoryLING 120b Syntactic TheoryLING 120b Syntactic TheoryLING 120b Syntactic Theory[ ss ]Prerequisite: LING 100a. LING 8brecommended.Extends the syntactic framework developedin the introductory course through thestudy of such problems as the complementsystem, the lexicon, and constraints, withemphasis on their relevance to universalgrammar. Usually offered every year.Ms. Maling

LING 125b Universal GrammarLING 125b Universal GrammarLING 125b Universal GrammarLING 125b Universal GrammarLING 125b Universal Grammar[ ss ]Prerequisite: LING 100a or permission ofthe instructor.Advanced topics in the theory of languagetypology and universal grammar. May berepeated for credit with permission ofinstructor. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Goldberg

LING 128a Investigations in an UnfamiliarLING 128a Investigations in an UnfamiliarLING 128a Investigations in an UnfamiliarLING 128a Investigations in an UnfamiliarLING 128a Investigations in an UnfamiliarLanguageLanguageLanguageLanguageLanguage[ ss ]Prerequisite: ANTH 61b or LING 100a. Maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken ANTH 125b in previoussemesters.Using a native speaker of an unfamiliarlanguage (such as Turkish or Amharic) as asource of data, the class will investigate thestructure of the language and compare itwith the structure of English and otherfamiliar languages. May be repeated forcredit. Usually offered every second year.Staff

LING 130a Semantics: The Structure ofLING 130a Semantics: The Structure ofLING 130a Semantics: The Structure ofLING 130a Semantics: The Structure ofLING 130a Semantics: The Structure ofConceptsConceptsConceptsConceptsConcepts[ hum ss ]Prerequisite: LING 100a or permission ofthe instructor. LING 8b or LING 120brecommended.Explores the semantic structure of languagein terms of current linguistic theory. Itsgoal is to use the structure of language tohelp discover the characteristics of humanconcepts. Topics include the nature of wordmeanings, categorization, and thesemantics of spatial and possessionalexpressions. Usually offered every year.Ms. Malamud

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LING 190b Topics in Cognitive Science:LING 190b Topics in Cognitive Science:LING 190b Topics in Cognitive Science:LING 190b Topics in Cognitive Science:LING 190b Topics in Cognitive Science:The Structure of HebrewThe Structure of HebrewThe Structure of HebrewThe Structure of HebrewThe Structure of Hebrew[ ss ]Prerequisite: LING 120b and/or LING 130aor permission of the instructor. May berepeated for credit with instructor’spermission. Intended primarily for upper-class majors, but open to other qualifiedstudents.This year’s topic is the linguistic structureof a particular language, and the languagefor this year will be Modern Hebrew. Usingthe tools provided by generative grammarand the theories it comprises, this coursewill develop a formal picture of the syntax,morphology, and phonology of the language— i.e. the structure of its sentences, words,and sound patterns. Usually offered everyfourth year.Staff

LING 197a Language Acquisition andLING 197a Language Acquisition andLING 197a Language Acquisition andLING 197a Language Acquisition andLING 197a Language Acquisition andDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopment[ ss ]Prerequisite: LING 100a or permission ofthe instructor.The central problem of language acquisitionis to explain what makes this formidabletask possible. Theories of languageacquisition are studied, and conclusions arebased on recent research in thedevelopment of syntax, semantics, andphonology. The overall goal is to arrive at acoherent picture of the language learningprocess. Usually offered every third year.Staff

LING 199a Directed Research in LinguisticsLING 199a Directed Research in LinguisticsLING 199a Directed Research in LinguisticsLING 199a Directed Research in LinguisticsLING 199a Directed Research in Linguistics[ ss ]Usually offered every year.Staff

LING 199b Directed Research in LinguisticsLING 199b Directed Research in LinguisticsLING 199b Directed Research in LinguisticsLING 199b Directed Research in LinguisticsLING 199b Directed Research in Linguistics[ ss ]Usually offered every year.Staff


ANTH 61bANTH 61bANTH 61bANTH 61bANTH 61bLanguage in American Life

ANTH 126bANTH 126bANTH 126bANTH 126bANTH 126bSymbol, Meaning, and Reality: Explorationsin Cultural Semiotics



ANTH 161bANTH 161bANTH 161bANTH 161bANTH 161bCulture and Cognition

ANTH 186bANTH 186bANTH 186bANTH 186bANTH 186bLinguistic Anthropology

COSI 21bCOSI 21bCOSI 21bCOSI 21bCOSI 21bStructure and Interpretation of ComputerPrograms

COSI 30aCOSI 30aCOSI 30aCOSI 30aCOSI 30aIntroduction to the Theory of Computation

COSI 101aCOSI 101aCOSI 101aCOSI 101aCOSI 101aFundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

COSI 114bCOSI 114bCOSI 114bCOSI 114bCOSI 114bTopics in Computational Linguistics

ENG 11aENG 11aENG 11aENG 11aENG 11aIntroduction to Literary Method


ENG 171aENG 171aENG 171aENG 171aENG 171aHistory of Literary Criticism

HBRW 167bHBRW 167bHBRW 167bHBRW 167bHBRW 167bThe Revival of Modern Hebrew

NEJS 104bNEJS 104bNEJS 104bNEJS 104bNEJS 104bEzra, Daniel, and Early Aramaic Texts

NPSY 22bNPSY 22bNPSY 22bNPSY 22bNPSY 22bIntroduction to Cognitive Neuroscience

NPSY 199aNPSY 199aNPSY 199aNPSY 199aNPSY 199aHuman Neuropsychology

PHIL 6aPHIL 6aPHIL 6aPHIL 6aPHIL 6aIntroduction to Symbolic Logic

PHIL 37aPHIL 37aPHIL 37aPHIL 37aPHIL 37aPhilosophy of Language

PHIL 39bPHIL 39bPHIL 39bPHIL 39bPHIL 39bPhilosophy of Mind

PHIL 137aPHIL 137aPHIL 137aPHIL 137aPHIL 137aInnateness

PHIL 139bPHIL 139bPHIL 139bPHIL 139bPHIL 139bTopics in Logic

PHIL 140aPHIL 140aPHIL 140aPHIL 140aPHIL 140aLogic and Language

PHIL 141bPHIL 141bPHIL 141bPHIL 141bPHIL 141bTopics in Philosophy and Cognitive Science

PHIL 145bPHIL 145bPHIL 145bPHIL 145bPHIL 145bTopics in the Philosophy of Language

PSYC 103aPSYC 103aPSYC 103aPSYC 103aPSYC 103aSeminar in the Neuropsychology ofLanguage

PSYC 173aPSYC 173aPSYC 173aPSYC 173aPSYC 173aPsycholinguistics

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Latin

See Classical Studies.


Latin American and Latino StudiesCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


The Latin American and Latino studies program provides a majorand a minor (open to students in any major) for those who wishto structure their studies of Latin America or Latino USA. Itoffers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding Mexico,Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and the LatinAmerican diaspora in the United States. Students with widelyranging interests are welcome.


Students in the major and the minor work closely with an advisor todevelop an individual plan of study that combines breadth with afocus in one discipline (usually anthropology, history, politics, orSpanish). Students whose interests do not easily fit the coursesavailable at Brandeis may arrange independent study with members ofthe staff. Students may also take advantage of the resources ofneighboring institutions through the Boston Area Consortium onLatin America and the Greater Boston Latino Studies Connection.Courses may be taken at Boston College, Boston University, TuftsUniversity, and Wellesley College. Study in Latin America for a termor a year is encouraged. In the past, students have studied atuniversities in Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica,Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Brazil, and otherpossibilities are available. Credit may also be obtained for internshipsin Boston-area organizations related to Latin America. Transferstudents and those studying abroad may obtain credit for up to halfthe required courses from courses taken elsewhere, with the approvalof the program chair.

Program FacultyProgram FacultyProgram FacultyProgram FacultyProgram Faculty

Javier Urcid, ChairJavier Urcid, ChairJavier Urcid, ChairJavier Urcid, ChairJavier Urcid, Chair(Anthropology)

Silvia ArromSilvia ArromSilvia ArromSilvia ArromSilvia Arrom(History)

Roxanne DRoxanne DRoxanne DRoxanne DRoxanne Dávilaávilaávilaávilaávila(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Elizabeth FerryElizabeth FerryElizabeth FerryElizabeth FerryElizabeth Ferry(Anthropology)

Ricardo GodoyRicardo GodoyRicardo GodoyRicardo GodoyRicardo Godoy(The Heller School)

Charles GoldenCharles GoldenCharles GoldenCharles GoldenCharles Golden(Anthropology)

Donald HindleyDonald HindleyDonald HindleyDonald HindleyDonald Hindley(Politics)


Marisol NegrónMarisol NegrónMarisol NegrónMarisol NegrónMarisol Negrón(Florence Levy Kay Fellow in LatinoStudies)

Wellington NyangoniWellington NyangoniWellington NyangoniWellington NyangoniWellington Nyangoni(African and Afro-American Studies)

Ángela PÁngela PÁngela PÁngela PÁngela Pérez-Mejíaérez-Mejíaérez-Mejíaérez-Mejíaérez-Mejía(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Lucia Reyes de DeuLucia Reyes de DeuLucia Reyes de DeuLucia Reyes de DeuLucia Reyes de Deu(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Fernando RosenbergFernando RosenbergFernando RosenbergFernando RosenbergFernando Rosenberg(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Laurence SimonLaurence SimonLaurence SimonLaurence SimonLaurence Simon(The Heller School)


Ibrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim Sundiata(African and Afro-American Studies;History)

Eva ThorneEva ThorneEva ThorneEva ThorneEva Thorne(Politics)

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A.A.A.A.A. The major consists of ten semester courses. No more than fiveof the ten required courses may be from the same department.

B.B.B.B.B. LALS 100a (Seminar: Topics in Latin American and LatinoStudies) or another upper-level writing intensive seminar to bedesignated as fulfilling the seminar requirement.

C.C.C.C.C. HIST 71a or b; POL 144a or b; and one semester course onCaribbean, Latin American, or Latino literature.

D. D. D. D. D. At least six additional semester courses from the listingprovided below.

E. E. E. E. E. Passing grade in any 30-level Spanish course. This can besubstituted by a reading competency examination in Spanish,Portuguese, or French (administered by LALS). Another foreignlanguage spoken in Latin America or the Caribbean may besubstituted with the permission of the LALS committee.

F.F.F.F.F. Candidates for the degree with honors in Latin American andLatino studies must be approved by the committee and completeLALS 99d, a two-semester senior thesis.

G.G.G.G.G. No course with a final grade below C- can count toward theLALS major.


A.A.A.A.A. Four semester courses from the course listings under LatinAmerican and Latino studies below.

B. B. B. B. B. LALS 100a (Seminar: Topics in Latin American Studies) or anotherupper-level writing-intensive seminar to be designated as fulfillingthe seminar requirement.

C.C.C.C.C. No more than two of the required five courses may be from thesame department.

D.D.D.D.D. No course with a final grade below C- can count toward the LALSminor.




LALS 92a InternshipLALS 92a InternshipLALS 92a InternshipLALS 92a InternshipLALS 92a InternshipCombines off-campus experience in a LatinAmerica-related internship with writtenanalysis under the supervision of a facultysponsor. Students arrange their owninternships. Counts only once towardfulfillment of requirements for the major orthe minor.Staff

LALS 92b InternshipLALS 92b InternshipLALS 92b InternshipLALS 92b InternshipLALS 92b InternshipSee LALS 92a for course description.Staff

LALS 98a Independent StudyLALS 98a Independent StudyLALS 98a Independent StudyLALS 98a Independent StudyLALS 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

LALS 98b Independent StudyLALS 98b Independent StudyLALS 98b Independent StudyLALS 98b Independent StudyLALS 98b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

LALS 99d Senior ResearchLALS 99d Senior ResearchLALS 99d Senior ResearchLALS 99d Senior ResearchLALS 99d Senior ResearchIndependent research and writing, underfaculty director, of a senior thesis. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff


LALS 100a Seminar: Topics in LatinLALS 100a Seminar: Topics in LatinLALS 100a Seminar: Topics in LatinLALS 100a Seminar: Topics in LatinLALS 100a Seminar: Topics in LatinAmerican and Latino StudiesAmerican and Latino StudiesAmerican and Latino StudiesAmerican and Latino StudiesAmerican and Latino Studies[ wi ]May be repeated for credit.Examines major themes and problems inLatin American studies from aninterdisciplinary perspective. Topics varyfrom year to year. For 2006-07 only, ANTH131b, Latin America in EthnographicPerspective, counts for LALS 100a.Ms. Ferry




ANTH 131bANTH 131bANTH 131bANTH 131bANTH 131bLatin America in Ethnographic Perspective

ANTH 147bANTH 147bANTH 147bANTH 147bANTH 147bThe Rise of Mesoamerican Civilization

ANTH 168aANTH 168aANTH 168aANTH 168aANTH 168aThe Maya

COML 108aCOML 108aCOML 108aCOML 108aCOML 108aCreating New Histories and Identitiesbeyond the Nation: Transnational FemaleVoices in the U.S.

ECON 26aECON 26aECON 26aECON 26aECON 26aLatin America’s Economy



FA 24bFA 24bFA 24bFA 24bFA 24bTwentieth-Century and ContemporaryLatin American Art

HIST 71aHIST 71aHIST 71aHIST 71aHIST 71aLatin American History, Pre-Conquest to1870


HIST 173bHIST 173bHIST 173bHIST 173bHIST 173bLatin American Women: Heroines, Icons,and History



POL 132bPOL 132bPOL 132bPOL 132bPOL 132bPolitical Economy of Latin America

POL 144aPOL 144aPOL 144aPOL 144aPOL 144aLatin American Politics I

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POL 144bPOL 144bPOL 144bPOL 144bPOL 144bLatin American Politics II


SPAN 108aSPAN 108aSPAN 108aSPAN 108aSPAN 108aSpanish for Bilingual Students

SPAN 111bSPAN 111bSPAN 111bSPAN 111bSPAN 111bIntroduction to Latin American Literature

SPAN 155bSPAN 155bSPAN 155bSPAN 155bSPAN 155bLatin America Between Baroque and Kitsch

SPAN 163aSPAN 163aSPAN 163aSPAN 163aSPAN 163aThe Latin American Boom and Beyond

SPAN 164bSPAN 164bSPAN 164bSPAN 164bSPAN 164bStudies in Latin American Literature

SPAN 166bSPAN 166bSPAN 166bSPAN 166bSPAN 166bWriting the Latin American City

SPAN 168bSPAN 168bSPAN 168bSPAN 168bSPAN 168bLatin America Narrated by Women

SPAN 195aSPAN 195aSPAN 195aSPAN 195aSPAN 195aLatinos in the United States: Perspectivesfrom History, Literature, and Film

Elective Courses (requiring a paper)Elective Courses (requiring a paper)Elective Courses (requiring a paper)Elective Courses (requiring a paper)Elective Courses (requiring a paper)

The following electives, which includeLatin America or the Caribbean as one ofthe several areas studied, normally counttoward the major or minor only if studentswrite a paper on Latin America, theCaribbean, or the Latin American diaspora.





AAAS 167aAAAS 167aAAAS 167aAAAS 167aAAAS 167aAfrican and Caribbean ComparativePolitical Systems

AMST 169aAMST 169aAMST 169aAMST 169aAMST 169aEthnicity and Race in the United States



ANTH 156aANTH 156aANTH 156aANTH 156aANTH 156aPower and Violence: The Anthropology ofPolitical Systems






SOC 122aSOC 122aSOC 122aSOC 122aSOC 122aThe Sociology of American Immigration


SPAN 109bSPAN 109bSPAN 109bSPAN 109bSPAN 109bIntroduction to Hispanic Cultural Studies

Elective Courses (if Latin America orElective Courses (if Latin America orElective Courses (if Latin America orElective Courses (if Latin America orElective Courses (if Latin America orCaribbean is primary focus)Caribbean is primary focus)Caribbean is primary focus)Caribbean is primary focus)Caribbean is primary focus)

The following electives count toward LALSonly in those years when they analyze filmsor texts from Latin America, the Caribbean,or the Latin American diaspora.



SPAN 191aSPAN 191aSPAN 191aSPAN 191aSPAN 191aHispanic Topics in Translation

SPAN 193bSPAN 193bSPAN 193bSPAN 193bSPAN 193bTopics in Cinema


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Legal StudiesCourses of Study:Minor


The law, one of the most significant institutions in the life ofany society, is an important subject of study for all students—especially so in the United States, where our lives are socritically affected by the legal system, and where citizenknowledge and participation are vitally needed.

The law also represents a body of ideas, values, and functions ofserious concern to scholars in the various fields of the socialsciences and humanities. The legal studies minor isinterdisciplinary, designed to offer students the opportunity ofstudying law not as a subject of professional practice, but as oneworthy of liberal inquiry. It examines law from manyperspectives: historical, anthropological, sociological,philosophical, political, economic, psychological, and literary.

Through classroom courses and internships in public-service law,the minor combines “real world” experiential education withacademic methods and insights. Students considering careers inlaw may find the minor a useful way to test their interest inworking with legal materials, but the minor is not intended as apreprofessional course of study. Individual courses are open to allBrandeis students.

The law and society approach examines the role of law in broadaspects of social life: the public policy process, economicdevelopment, and cultural expression. Seminars give students anopportunity to explore, in depth, such fields as international andcomparative law, sex discrimination, civil liberties, andenvironmental safety.


The Legal Studies Program is open to all Brandeis undergraduates. Toenroll in the program, students fill out declaration forms in the Officeof the Legal Studies Program (Brown 325) and bring the completedforms to the Office of the University Registrar. Students whocomplete the requirements for the minor receive certificates from theprogram and a notation on their official transcripts.

Students do not need to be enrolled in the Legal Studies Program,however, to take legal studies courses.


Richard Gaskins, DirectorRichard Gaskins, DirectorRichard Gaskins, DirectorRichard Gaskins, DirectorRichard Gaskins, Director(American Studies)

Jeffrey AbramsonJeffrey AbramsonJeffrey AbramsonJeffrey AbramsonJeffrey Abramson(Politics)


Anita HillAnita HillAnita HillAnita HillAnita Hill(The Heller School)

Reuven KimelmanReuven KimelmanReuven KimelmanReuven KimelmanReuven Kimelman(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Andreas TeuberAndreas TeuberAndreas TeuberAndreas TeuberAndreas Teuber(Philosophy)

Michael WillrichMichael WillrichMichael WillrichMichael WillrichMichael Willrich(History)

Peter WollPeter WollPeter WollPeter WollPeter Woll(Politics)


Richard Gaskins, DirectorRichard Gaskins, DirectorRichard Gaskins, DirectorRichard Gaskins, DirectorRichard Gaskins, DirectorAmerican legal culture. Legal rhetoric.Environmental policy.

Alice NobleAlice NobleAlice NobleAlice NobleAlice NobleHealth, law, and ethics.

Melissa Stimell, Internship DirectorMelissa Stimell, Internship DirectorMelissa Stimell, Internship DirectorMelissa Stimell, Internship DirectorMelissa Stimell, Internship DirectorSocial welfare law. Conflict resolution.


A.A.A.A.A. Core Course: LGLS 10a (Introduction to Law), preferably nolater than the student’s junior year.

B.B.B.B.B. One LGLS course numbered 100 or higher, or one of thefollowing: AMST 187a, AMST 188b, AMST 189a, PHIL 13b,PHIL 74b.

C.C.C.C.C. Three additional courses, including LGLS courses, LGLScross-listed courses, and LGLS elective courses (see list below).Students may count no more than two courses from the samedepartment.

D.D.D.D.D. Either of the following:

1. A senior thesis in the student’s major, supervised by the majordepartment, which includes some aspect of law.

2. An internship arranged through the program office and thecorrelative seminar, LGLS 89a.

E.E.E.E.E. A passing letter grade must be obtained in each course taken forprogram credit. (Pass/Fail courses are not allowed.) Students mustachieve a grade point average of at least 2.00 in program courses.

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LGLS 10a Introduction to LawLGLS 10a Introduction to LawLGLS 10a Introduction to LawLGLS 10a Introduction to LawLGLS 10a Introduction to Law[ ss ]Surveys the nature, process, andinstitutions of law: the reasoning of lawyersand judges, the interplay of cases andpolicies, the impact of history and culture,and the ideals of justice and responsibility.Usually offered every year.Mr. Gaskins

LGLS 89a Law and Society Internship andLGLS 89a Law and Society Internship andLGLS 89a Law and Society Internship andLGLS 89a Law and Society Internship andLGLS 89a Law and Society Internship andSeminarSeminarSeminarSeminarSeminarPrerequisites: LGLS 10a and one otherLGLS course or permission of theinstructor. To obtain an internship,students must discuss their placementswith the LGLS program administrator byMarch 15 for fall term internships or byOctober 15 for spring-term internships.This course may not be repeated for credit.Biweekly class and a supervised law-relatedinternship in a public agency or nonprofitorganization. Examples of internshipactivities include investigatingdiscrimination cases, negotiating betweenconsumers and small business, andresearching victim assistance policies.Internships must be arranged through theprogram administrator. Usually offeredevery semester.Ms. Stimell

LGLS 98a Independent ResearchLGLS 98a Independent ResearchLGLS 98a Independent ResearchLGLS 98a Independent ResearchLGLS 98a Independent ResearchUsually offered every year.Staff

LGLS 98b Independent ResearchLGLS 98b Independent ResearchLGLS 98b Independent ResearchLGLS 98b Independent ResearchLGLS 98b Independent ResearchUsually offered every year.Staff


All LGLS courses may be limited inenrollment, with preference given to legalstudies minors.

LGLS 114a American Health Care: Law andLGLS 114a American Health Care: Law andLGLS 114a American Health Care: Law andLGLS 114a American Health Care: Law andLGLS 114a American Health Care: Law andPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicy[ ss ]Not recommended for freshmen.Highlights issues of access, quality, andcost. Introduces laws and regulations thataffect every aspect of American health carefrom planning and finance to patienttreatment. Traces development of Medicareand Medicaid. Discusses malpractice, “birthof the Blues,” expansion of HMOs, andinfluence of employer-purchased insuranceon cost and delivery of health care. Portraysthe important role courts, Congress, andadministrative agencies play in organizationand delivery of health services. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Noble

LGLS 120a Sex Discrimination and the LawLGLS 120a Sex Discrimination and the LawLGLS 120a Sex Discrimination and the LawLGLS 120a Sex Discrimination and the LawLGLS 120a Sex Discrimination and the Law[ ss ]Traces the evolution of women’s rights inthe family, in employment, and in thereproductive process, as well asconstitutional doctrines. Examines genderinequalities and assesses whether and howthe law should address them. Legal casesstudied emphasize how law reflects society.Usually offered every third year.Staff

LGLS 121b Law and Social Welfare: CitizenLGLS 121b Law and Social Welfare: CitizenLGLS 121b Law and Social Welfare: CitizenLGLS 121b Law and Social Welfare: CitizenLGLS 121b Law and Social Welfare: CitizenRights and Government ResponsibilitiesRights and Government ResponsibilitiesRights and Government ResponsibilitiesRights and Government ResponsibilitiesRights and Government Responsibilities[ ss ]Should the U.S. welfare policy protect thosein need and should the government havethe responsibility to do so? Explores thelegal implications of recent debates andchanges in social welfare policy at federaland state levels, concentrating on welfarereform, child welfare, and disabilitywelfare. Examines statutes, landmark cases,historical literature, and their practicaleffect on the individual in order tochallenge the assumptions underlying ourpolicy and to create better solutions.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Stimell

LGLS 124b International Law andLGLS 124b International Law andLGLS 124b International Law andLGLS 124b International Law andLGLS 124b International Law andDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopment[ nw ss ]Surveys public and private forms ofinternational law with special applicationto developing countries, and to political andsocial development in the global economy.Examines basic legal concepts of property,contract, and rule-of-law in the context ofnational and cultural transformations.Usually offered every second year.Staff

LGLS 125b International Law andLGLS 125b International Law andLGLS 125b International Law andLGLS 125b International Law andLGLS 125b International Law andOrganizationsOrganizationsOrganizationsOrganizationsOrganizations[ ss ]Introduction to international law, itsnature, sources, and application, e.g., itsrole in the management of internationalconflicts. Topics may include internationalagreements, international organizationsincluding the United Nations and theInternational Court of Justice, states andrecognition, nationality and alien rights,territorial and maritime jurisdiction,international claims, the laws of war andhuman rights. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

LGLS 126b Marriage, Divorce, andLGLS 126b Marriage, Divorce, andLGLS 126b Marriage, Divorce, andLGLS 126b Marriage, Divorce, andLGLS 126b Marriage, Divorce, andParenthoodParenthoodParenthoodParenthoodParenthood[ ss ]Examines recent developments in familylaw concerning cohabitation, openadoption, no-fault divorce, joint custody,and same-sex marriage. Explores social andpolitical developments that bring aboutchanges in law and impact of new law.Usually offered every third year.Staff

Legal Studies

LGLS 127b Law and Letters in AmericanLGLS 127b Law and Letters in AmericanLGLS 127b Law and Letters in AmericanLGLS 127b Law and Letters in AmericanLGLS 127b Law and Letters in AmericanCultureCultureCultureCultureCulture[ ss ]May be repeated for credit if topic differs.Explores interactions between the vocationsof law and letters, between the legalimagination and literature. Examines waysin which ideas and ideals of the law havemarked the American character, and howliterature reflects this process. Variousthemes and periods may be chosen forspecial emphasis. Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

LGLS 128b Comparative LawLGLS 128b Comparative LawLGLS 128b Comparative LawLGLS 128b Comparative LawLGLS 128b Comparative Law[ ss ]Compares constitutional practices in theUnited States, the reformed communistnations of Eastern Europe, and themodernizing nations in Asia, Africa, andLatin America. Focuses on the creation andevolution of constitutional structures,problems of federation and ethnicity, andprotection of fundamental rights. Usuallyoffered every second year.Staff

LGLS 129b Law, Technology, andLGLS 129b Law, Technology, andLGLS 129b Law, Technology, andLGLS 129b Law, Technology, andLGLS 129b Law, Technology, andInnovationInnovationInnovationInnovationInnovation[ ss ]Study of interaction of the law andtechnology, including how law encouragesand restrains the processes of technologicalinnovation and change and howtechnological innovation and change affectthe law. Topics include such issues asintellectual property rights and newinformation technologies, biotechnologyengineering, and reproductive technologies.Shows how law balances personal, social,and economic interests. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

LGLS 130a Conflict Analysis andLGLS 130a Conflict Analysis andLGLS 130a Conflict Analysis andLGLS 130a Conflict Analysis andLGLS 130a Conflict Analysis andInterventionInterventionInterventionInterventionIntervention[ ss ]Examines alternatives to litigation,including negotiation and mediation.Through simulations and courtobservations, students assess their ownattitudes about and skills in conflictresolution. Analyzes underlying theories incriminal justice system, divorce, adoption,and international arena. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Stimell

LGLS 131b Patient Autonomy: Law,LGLS 131b Patient Autonomy: Law,LGLS 131b Patient Autonomy: Law,LGLS 131b Patient Autonomy: Law,LGLS 131b Patient Autonomy: Law,Medicine, and EthicsMedicine, and EthicsMedicine, and EthicsMedicine, and EthicsMedicine, and Ethics[ ss ]Examines how decisions are made to treatcritically ill patients. Ethical andphilosophical aspects of the physician-patient relationship, the doctrine ofinformed consent, “medical futility,”“physician-assisted suicide,” and “right-to-die” cases will be explored. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Noble

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LGLS 132b Environmental Law and PolicyLGLS 132b Environmental Law and PolicyLGLS 132b Environmental Law and PolicyLGLS 132b Environmental Law and PolicyLGLS 132b Environmental Law and Policy[ ss wi ]Examines public health and environmentalproblems, including regulation of harmfulsubstances in our environment, wildernesspreservation, and protection of wetlandsand endangered species. Explores use of riskassessment and cost-benefit analysis; alsoconsiders the impact of political ideologieson legislation and adjudication. Evaluateslaw’s efforts and limitations in protectingpublic health and the environment. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Goldin

LGLS 133b Criminal LawLGLS 133b Criminal LawLGLS 133b Criminal LawLGLS 133b Criminal LawLGLS 133b Criminal Law[ ss ]Topics may vary from year to year and maybe repeated for credit with permission ofthe program administrator.Examines the criminal justice process,focusing on changing roles of prosecution,defense, judges, and juries. Reviewsstatutory powers and constitutionalrestraints on officials, and analyzesdiscretion in arrest, prosecution, andpunishment. Explores the mutual impact ofcrime and community structure. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Leahy

LGLS 137a Libel and Defamation, PrivacyLGLS 137a Libel and Defamation, PrivacyLGLS 137a Libel and Defamation, PrivacyLGLS 137a Libel and Defamation, PrivacyLGLS 137a Libel and Defamation, Privacyand Publicityand Publicityand Publicityand Publicityand Publicity[ ss ]Consideration of the historical, cultural,and constitutional roots—and judicialapplication—of laws defining libel anddefamation. Part of the course will bedevoted to “privacy rights” as they apply toissues of artistic freedom and integrity.Usually offered every fourth year.Staff

LGLS 138b Science on TrialLGLS 138b Science on TrialLGLS 138b Science on TrialLGLS 138b Science on TrialLGLS 138b Science on Trial[ qr ss ]Surveys the procedures and analyticmethods by which scientific data enter intolitigation and regulation/policymaking.Introduces basic tools of risk analysis andlegal rules of evidence. Case studies ofbreast implant litigation and regulation, useof DNA and fingerprint evidence inlitigation, court-ordered caesarian sections,polygraph testing, alternative medicine, andgenetically modified foods. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

LGLS 150a Law and Society in CyberspaceLGLS 150a Law and Society in CyberspaceLGLS 150a Law and Society in CyberspaceLGLS 150a Law and Society in CyberspaceLGLS 150a Law and Society in Cyberspace[ ss ]Examines how legal practices expand andrestrain the digital revolution, how legalauthority itself is challenged by theInternet, forcing new strategies of response,and how social/political forces shape legalpolicy on copyright, privacy, harassment,libel, and free speech. Usually offered everythird year.Staff


AMST 187aAMST 187aAMST 187aAMST 187aAMST 187aThe Legal Boundaries of Public and PrivateLife


AMST 189aAMST 189aAMST 189aAMST 189aAMST 189aLegal Foundations of American Capitalism


PHIL 74bPHIL 74bPHIL 74bPHIL 74bPHIL 74bFoundations of American Pragmatism



AMST 160aAMST 160aAMST 160aAMST 160aAMST 160aU.S. Immigration History and Policy

AMST 170aAMST 170aAMST 170aAMST 170aAMST 170aThe Idea of Conspiracy in AmericanCulture




CHSC 6aCHSC 6aCHSC 6aCHSC 6aCHSC 6aForensic Science: Col. Mustard,Candlestick, Billiard Room

ECON 29aECON 29aECON 29aECON 29aECON 29aThe Economy and Legal System of China


ECON 60bECON 60bECON 60bECON 60bECON 60bThe Economics of International TradeDisputes

ECON 74bECON 74bECON 74bECON 74bECON 74bLaw and Economics

ECON 177bECON 177bECON 177bECON 177bECON 177bEconomic Regulation and Deregulation

HIST 160aHIST 160aHIST 160aHIST 160aHIST 160aAmerican Legal History I

HIST 160bHIST 160bHIST 160bHIST 160bHIST 160bAmerican Legal History II

HIST 161bHIST 161bHIST 161bHIST 161bHIST 161bAmerican Political History

HS 120aHS 120aHS 120aHS 120aHS 120aRace and the Law


NEJS 25aNEJS 25aNEJS 25aNEJS 25aNEJS 25aIntroduction to Talmud

NEJS 59bNEJS 59bNEJS 59bNEJS 59bNEJS 59bThe Philosophy of Jewish Law


NEJS 126aNEJS 126aNEJS 126aNEJS 126aNEJS 126aIntermediate Talmud

NEJS 186aNEJS 186aNEJS 186aNEJS 186aNEJS 186aIntroduction to the Qur’an



PHIL 20aPHIL 20aPHIL 20aPHIL 20aPHIL 20aSocial and Political Philosophy: Democracyand Disobedience

PHIL 22bPHIL 22bPHIL 22bPHIL 22bPHIL 22bPhilosophy of Law

PHIL 111aPHIL 111aPHIL 111aPHIL 111aPHIL 111aWhat is Justice?

PHIL 117bPHIL 117bPHIL 117bPHIL 117bPHIL 117bTopics in the Philosophy of Law

POL 110aPOL 110aPOL 110aPOL 110aPOL 110aMedia, Politics, and Society

POL 112aPOL 112aPOL 112aPOL 112aPOL 112aNational Government of the United States

POL 115aPOL 115aPOL 115aPOL 115aPOL 115aConstitutional Law

POL 115bPOL 115bPOL 115bPOL 115bPOL 115bSeminar: Constitutional Law and Theory

POL 116bPOL 116bPOL 116bPOL 116bPOL 116bCivil Liberties in America

POL 117aPOL 117aPOL 117aPOL 117aPOL 117aAdministrative Law

POL 118bPOL 118bPOL 118bPOL 118bPOL 118bCourts, Politics, and Public Policy

POL 158bPOL 158bPOL 158bPOL 158bPOL 158bComparative Perspectives on the Law andPolitics of Group Rights

POL 192bPOL 192bPOL 192bPOL 192bPOL 192bSeminar: Topics in Law and PoliticalTheory

PSYC 145bPSYC 145bPSYC 145bPSYC 145bPSYC 145bAging in a Changing World

SOC 106aSOC 106aSOC 106aSOC 106aSOC 106aIssues in Law and Society

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The Lemberg Program in International Economics and FinanceSee Brandeis International Business School.

Library Intensive Program

The Library Intensive Program is a special academic service thatenables Brandeis students to develop the sophisticatedinformation retrieval skills essential to modern life, in thecontext of formal degree programs and beyond. It is not a formalmajor, minor, or program.

In the courses listed below, instructional time is devoted to theformal acquisition of library research skills, including criticalevaluation techniques and the use of more specialized databases,tools, and other online and print resources.


African and Afro-American StudiesAfrican and Afro-American StudiesAfrican and Afro-American StudiesAfrican and Afro-American StudiesAfrican and Afro-American Studies

AAAS 5aAAAS 5aAAAS 5aAAAS 5aAAAS 5aIntroduction to African and Afro-AmericanStudies

American StudiesAmerican StudiesAmerican StudiesAmerican StudiesAmerican Studies

AMST 124bAMST 124bAMST 124bAMST 124bAMST 124bAmerican Love and Marriage

AMST 168bAMST 168bAMST 168bAMST 168bAMST 168bReligions in America


AnthropologyAnthropologyAnthropologyAnthropologyAnthropology

ANTH 123aANTH 123aANTH 123aANTH 123aANTH 123aDirections and Issues in Archaeology



ANTH 159aANTH 159aANTH 159aANTH 159aANTH 159aMuseums and Public Memory

ANTH 147bANTH 147bANTH 147bANTH 147bANTH 147bRise of Mesoamerican Civilization


BiologyBiologyBiologyBiologyBiology




ChemistryChemistryChemistryChemistryChemistry


CHEM 95aCHEM 95aCHEM 95aCHEM 95aCHEM 95aDirected Studies in Chemistry

CHEM 99dCHEM 99dCHEM 99dCHEM 99dCHEM 99dSenior Research

Computer ScienceComputer ScienceComputer ScienceComputer ScienceComputer Science

COSI 2aCOSI 2aCOSI 2aCOSI 2aCOSI 2aIntroduction to Computers

EconomicsEconomicsEconomicsEconomicsEconomics


English and American LiteratureEnglish and American LiteratureEnglish and American LiteratureEnglish and American LiteratureEnglish and American Literature

ENG 26aENG 26aENG 26aENG 26aENG 26aDetection and Analysis: DecipheringTheories of Madness

Film StudiesFilm StudiesFilm StudiesFilm StudiesFilm Studies


Fine ArtsFine ArtsFine ArtsFine ArtsFine Arts

FA 197bFA 197bFA 197bFA 197bFA 197bMethods and Approaches in the History ofArt

FA 13bFA 13bFA 13bFA 13bFA 13bBuddhist Art

FA 170bFA 170bFA 170bFA 170bFA 170bNineteenth Century European Painting andSculpture

FA 173bFA 173bFA 173bFA 173bFA 173bPicasso and Matisse

HebrewHebrewHebrewHebrewHebrew

HBRW 143aHBRW 143aHBRW 143aHBRW 143aHBRW 143aAdvanced Survey of Hebrew and IsraeliLiterature I

Health, Science, Society and PolicyHealth, Science, Society and PolicyHealth, Science, Society and PolicyHealth, Science, Society and PolicyHealth, Science, Society and Policy


The Heller School for Social Policy andThe Heller School for Social Policy andThe Heller School for Social Policy andThe Heller School for Social Policy andThe Heller School for Social Policy andManagementManagementManagementManagementManagement

HS 271aHS 271aHS 271aHS 271aHS 271aFramework for Development

HS 283fHS 283fHS 283fHS 283fHS 283fGender and Development

HS 285fHS 285fHS 285fHS 285fHS 285fRights-Based Approaches to Development

HS 602cHS 602cHS 602cHS 602cHS 602cChildren, Youth, and Family DissertationSeminar

HS 603cHS 603cHS 603cHS 603cHS 603cHealth Policy Dissertation Seminar

HS 604cHS 604cHS 604cHS 604cHS 604cAssets and Inequality Dissertation Seminar

Brandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business School

ECON 201aECON 201aECON 201aECON 201aECON 201aGlobal Economic Environment

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Legal StudiesLegal StudiesLegal StudiesLegal StudiesLegal Studies

LGLS 89aLGLS 89aLGLS 89aLGLS 89aLGLS 89aLaw and Society Internship and Seminar


Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesNear Eastern and Judaic StudiesNear Eastern and Judaic StudiesNear Eastern and Judaic StudiesNear Eastern and Judaic Studies

NEJS 5aNEJS 5aNEJS 5aNEJS 5aNEJS 5aFoundational Course in Judaic Studies

PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPolitics

POL 127bPOL 127bPOL 127bPOL 127bPOL 127bManaging Ethnic Conflict

POL 159aPOL 159aPOL 159aPOL 159aPOL 159aSeminar: The Politics of the ModernWelfare State


PsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychology

PSYC 211aPSYC 211aPSYC 211aPSYC 211aPSYC 211aGraduate Research Methods in Psychology

SociologySociologySociologySociologySociology


SOC 118aSOC 118aSOC 118aSOC 118aSOC 118aObserving the Social World: DoingQualitative Sociology

SOC 130aSOC 130aSOC 130aSOC 130aSOC 130aFamilies

SOC 151aSOC 151aSOC 151aSOC 151aSOC 151aBiography, Community, and PoliticalContention


Spanish Language and LiteratureSpanish Language and LiteratureSpanish Language and LiteratureSpanish Language and LiteratureSpanish Language and Literature

SPAN 106bSPAN 106bSPAN 106bSPAN 106bSPAN 106bSpanish Composition, Grammar, andStylistics

SPAN 198aSPAN 198aSPAN 198aSPAN 198aSPAN 198aSeminar in Literary and Cultural Studies

Theater ArtsTheater ArtsTheater ArtsTheater ArtsTheater Arts

THA 50bTHA 50bTHA 50bTHA 50bTHA 50bSound for Theater, Film, and Television

Women’s and Gender StudiesWomen’s and Gender StudiesWomen’s and Gender StudiesWomen’s and Gender StudiesWomen’s and Gender Studies

WMGS 198aWMGS 198aWMGS 198aWMGS 198aWMGS 198aWomen’s and Gender Studies ResearchSeminar

Department of

MathematicsCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)Combined B.A./M.AMaster of ArtsDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorAs our society becomes more technological, it is more affected bymathematics. Quite sophisticated mathematics is now central tothe natural sciences, to ecological issues, to economics, and toour commercial and technical life. A student who takes suchgeneral level courses as MATH 5, 8, 10, 15, or 20 will betterunderstand the world and be prepared to act in it.

Mathematics is, at the same time, a subject of the greatest depthand beauty with a history extending from antiquity. Thedepartment attempts to make this depth and beauty manifest.The undergraduate major introduces students to somefundamental fields—algebra, real and complex analysis,geometry, and topology—and to the habit of mathematicalthought. Mathematics majors may go on to graduate school,scientific research, or mathematics teaching, but many choosethe major for its inherent interest with unrelated careerintentions.

Graduate Program in MathematicsGraduate Program in MathematicsGraduate Program in MathematicsGraduate Program in MathematicsGraduate Program in MathematicsThe Graduate Program in Mathematics is designed primarily tolead to the doctor of philosophy degree. The formal courseworkgives the student a broad foundation for work in modern puremathematics. An essential part of the program consists ofseminars on a variety of topics of current interest in whichmathematicians from Greater Boston often participate. Inaddition, the Brandeis-Harvard-MIT-Northeastern MathematicsColloquium gives the student an opportunity to hear the currentwork of eminent mathematicians from all over the world.


Students who enjoy mathematics are urged to consider majoring in it;Brandeis offers a wide variety of mathematics courses, and majorswill have the benefits of small classes and individual facultyattention. To become a major a student should have completed eitherMATH 15 and 20, MATH 21a, 21b, or MATH 22a, 22b by the end ofthe sophomore year—these courses are prerequisites to the higher-level offerings. Therefore, it is important for students to startcalculus and linear algebra (MATH 10, 15, 20, 21, or 22) in the firstyear. Note that MATH 21a, 21b will no longer be offered starting inFall 2006.


The general requirements for admission to graduate work inmathematics are the same as those for the Graduate School as awhole. The department has available a variety of fellowships andscholarships for well-qualified students. To be considered for suchfinancial support, the student should submit an application byJanuary 15.

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Kiyoshi Igusa, ChairKiyoshi Igusa, ChairKiyoshi Igusa, ChairKiyoshi Igusa, ChairKiyoshi Igusa, ChairDifferential topology. Homological algebra.

Mark AdlerMark AdlerMark AdlerMark AdlerMark AdlerAnalysis. Differential equations.Completely integrable systems.

Ruth Charney, Undergraduate AdvisingRuth Charney, Undergraduate AdvisingRuth Charney, Undergraduate AdvisingRuth Charney, Undergraduate AdvisingRuth Charney, Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHeadGeometric group theory. Topology.

Fred DiamondFred DiamondFred DiamondFred DiamondFred DiamondNumber theory.

Ira Gessel, Graduate Advising HeadIra Gessel, Graduate Advising HeadIra Gessel, Graduate Advising HeadIra Gessel, Graduate Advising HeadIra Gessel, Graduate Advising HeadCombinatorics. Computer science.

Edward GoldsteinEdward GoldsteinEdward GoldsteinEdward GoldsteinEdward GoldsteinDifferential geometry. Special structures onmanifolds.

Dmitry KleinbockDmitry KleinbockDmitry KleinbockDmitry KleinbockDmitry KleinbockDynamical systems. Ergodic theory.Number theory.

Bong LianBong LianBong LianBong LianBong LianRepresentation theory. Calabi-Yaugeometry. String theory.

Alan MayerAlan MayerAlan MayerAlan MayerAlan MayerClassical algebraic geometry and relatedtopics in mathematical physics.

Susan Parker, Elementary MathematicsSusan Parker, Elementary MathematicsSusan Parker, Elementary MathematicsSusan Parker, Elementary MathematicsSusan Parker, Elementary MathematicsCoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinatorCombinatorics. Elementary mathematicsinstruction.

Daniel RubermanDaniel RubermanDaniel RubermanDaniel RubermanDaniel RubermanGeometric topology and gauge theory.

Gerald SchwarzGerald SchwarzGerald SchwarzGerald SchwarzGerald SchwarzAlgebraic groups. Transformation groups.

Pierre Van MoerbekePierre Van MoerbekePierre Van MoerbekePierre Van MoerbekePierre Van MoerbekeStochastic processes. Korteweg-deVriesequation. Toda lattices.

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A.A.A.A.A. MATH 21a, 22a, or 15a; MATH 21b, 22b, or 20a.

B.B.B.B.B. MATH 23b or exemption. See item E in Special Notes Relatingto Undergraduates.

C. C. C. C. C. MATH 35a, 40a, or 45a.

D.D.D.D.D. MATH 28a, 28b, or 30a.

E.E.E.E.E. Four additional semester courses, either MATH coursesnumbered 27 or higher or cross-listed courses. A course used tosatisfy the requirements for the major must be passed with agrade of C- or higher.

HonorsHonorsHonorsHonorsHonorsA degree with honors requires items A, B, C, and D above as wellas:

E.E.E.E.E. Six additional semester courses, either MATH coursesnumbered 27 or higher or cross-listed courses, passed with atleast a grade of B. At least four of the courses used to satisfy themajor requirement must be honors courses. The honors coursesare MATH 30a, 30b, 32a, 34a, 38b, 40a, 40b, 45a, and all MATHcourses numbered 100 or higher.

Teacher Preparation TrackTeacher Preparation TrackTeacher Preparation TrackTeacher Preparation TrackTeacher Preparation TrackStudents who complete the Brandeis program for MassachusettsHigh School Teacher Licensure (see section on EducationProgram in this Bulletin) may earn a bachelor’s degree inmathematics by satisfying major requirements A, B, C, and Dabove and the following:

E.E.E.E.E. MATH 8a (Introduction to Probability and Statistics) or 36a(Probability).

F.F.F.F.F. Two additional courses, either MATH courses numbered 27 orhigher or cross-listed courses.

G. G. G. G. G. A computer science course numbered 10 or higher.

H.H.H.H.H. Completion of the High School Teacher Licensure Program.


Undergraduate students are eligible for the B.A./M.A. program inmathematics if they have completed MATH 101a,b; 110a; 111a,b; and121 a,b with a grade of B- or better, and demonstrated a readingknowledge of mathematical French, German, or Russian. No morethan three of these courses, however, may be counted towards themajor. In addition, students must fulfill a minimum of three years’residence on campus. A student must make formal writtenapplication for admission to this program on forms available at theGraduate School office. This must be done no later than May 1preceding his/her final year of study on campus.


A.A.A.A.A. MATH 21a, 22a, or 15a; MATH 21b, 22b, or 20a.

B.B.B.B.B. Three additional semester courses, either MATH courses numbered27 or higher or cross-listed courses. Most MATH courses numbered27 or higher require MATH 23b as a prerequisite.

Students interested in analysis, physics, or applied mathematics areadvised to choose additional courses from among MATH 35a, 36a,36b, 37a, and 45a. Students interested in algebra or computer scienceare advised to consider MATH 28a, 28b, 30a, 30b, and 38b. Withpermission of the undergraduate advising head, courses taken in otherBrandeis departments or taken at other universities may besubstituted for mathematics courses required for the minor. A courseused to satisfy the requirements for the minor must be passed with agrade of C- or higher.


A. A. A. A. A. With permission of the undergraduate advising head, courses takenin other Brandeis departments or taken at other universities may besubstituted for required mathematics courses. A grade of C or betteris required in courses satisfying the major requirements.

B. B. B. B. B. Students who intend to take mathematics courses numbered 10 orhigher should take the departmental placement exam. On the basis ofthe exam, recommendations are made placing students out of the firstyear of calculus or into MATH 5a, 10a, or 10b. Students receiving ascore of 5 on the advanced placement MATH AB Exam or a score of 4or more on the MATH BC Exam place out of the first-year calculussequence. Students receiving a score of 4 on the MATH AB Exam or ascore of 3 on the MATH BC Exam place out of first-semester calculus.Such students must take the departmental placement exam if theywish to place out of second semester calculus. Questions aboutplacement should be directed to the elementary mathematicscoordinator, or the undergraduate advising head.

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C.C.C.C.C. The usual calculus sequence is MATH 10a, 10b, and 20a.Students may precede this with MATH 5a. Many students alsotake MATH 15a (Applied Linear Algebra), which has MATH 5a(or placement out of MATH 5a) as a prerequisite. Students with astrong interest in mathematics and science are encouraged totake MATH 21a,b or 22a,b in place of MATH 15a and 20a. Notethat MATH 21a, 21b will no longer be offered starting in Fall2006.

D.D.D.D.D. A student may not receive credit for more than one of MATH15a, 21a, and 22a; or MATH 20a, 21b, and 22b. Similarly, astudent may not receive credit for all three of MATH 28a, 28b,and 30a.

E.E.E.E.E. Students should normally take MATH 23b before takingupper-level courses (i.e., those numbered above 23). For manystudents this means taking MATH 23b concurrently with MATH15a, or MATH 20a, MATH 21a or b, MATH 22a or b. Studentsmay also take MATH 23b concurrently with MATH 35a andMATH 36a since these do not have MATH 23b as a prerequisite.A student may be exempted from the requirement of takingMATH 23b by satisfactory performance on a placement exam.The placement exam will be given at the beginning of the fallsemester and the end of the spring semester.

F.F.F.F.F. Students interested in graduate school or a more intensivestudy of mathematics are urged to include all of the followingcourses in their program:

1. MATH 21a and b or 22a and b

2. MATH 30a and b

3. MATH 35a or 40a and b

4. MATH 45a

A course numbered 100 or higher.

G.G.G.G.G. The following schedule determines course offerings inmathematics:

1. Offered every semester are MATH 5a, 10a and b, 15a, and 20a.

2. Offered once each year are MATH 8a, 21a and b, 23b, 28a andb, 30a and b, 35a, 36a and b, 37a, 40a and b, 45a.

3. In addition, the following semester courses are usually offeredaccording to the following schedule:

a. MATH 32a (Differential Geometry) spring term odd-even years(e.g., 2005-06)

b. MATH 34a (Introduction to Topology) fall term odd-even years(e.g., 2005-06)

c. MATH 38b (Number Theory) spring term even-odd years (e.g.,2006-07)

d. MATH 39a (Introduction to Combinatorics) fall term even-oddyears (e.g., 2006-07)

H.H.H.H.H. The number of cross-listed courses used to satisfy therequirements for the major, the honors or teacher preparationtrack must not exceed two; for the minor, the limit is one.


A.A.A.A.A. One year’s residence as a full-time student.

B.B.B.B.B. Successful completion of an approved schedule of courses: MATH101a and b, MATH 110a, MATH 111a and b, and MATH 121a and b.

C. C. C. C. C. Proficiency in reading French, German, or Russian.


Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThe normal first year of study consists of MATH 101a and b, 111aand b, and 121a and b. With the permission of the graduate advisor, astudent with superior preparation may omit one or more of thesecourses and elect higher level courses instead. In this case the studentmust take an examination in the equivalent material during the firsttwo weeks of the course. The second year’s work will normallyconsist of MATH 110a and higher level courses in addition topreparation for the qualifying examinations described below andparticipation in the second-year seminar. Upon completion of thequalifying examinations, the student will choose a dissertationadvisor and begin work on a thesis. This should be accompanied byadvanced courses and seminars.

Teaching RequirementsTeaching RequirementsTeaching RequirementsTeaching RequirementsTeaching RequirementsAn important part of the doctoral program is participation, as ateaching fellow, in a structured program of undergraduate teaching.During the spring semester of their first year, every student takes partin our teaching apprenticeship program to learn basic classroomteaching skills. All graduate students are then expected to teach asection of calculus or precalculus for at least four semesters, usuallybeginning in their second year of study. Teaching fellows must alsoenroll every fall semester in the Teaching Practicum, in which theirteaching is evaluated and discussed.


Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementProficiency in reading one of French, German, or Russian, and oneother language (besides English) determined with the consent of theadvisor.

Qualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationThe qualifying examination consists of two parts: a majorexamination and a minor examination. Both are normally taken inthe latter part of the second year but may occasionally be postponeduntil early in the third year. For the major examination, the studentwill choose a limited area of mathematics (e.g., differential topology,several complex variables, or ring theory) and a major examiner fromamong the faculty. Together they will plan a program of study and asubsequent examination in that material. The aim of this study is toprepare the student for research towards the Ph.D. The minorexamination will be more limited in scope and less advanced incontent. The procedures are similar to those for the majorexamination, but its subject matter should be significantly differentfrom that of the major examination.

Dissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseThe doctoral degree will be awarded only after the submission andacceptance of an approved dissertation and the successful defense ofthat dissertation.

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MATH 1a Introduction to MathematicalMATH 1a Introduction to MathematicalMATH 1a Introduction to MathematicalMATH 1a Introduction to MathematicalMATH 1a Introduction to MathematicalConceptsConceptsConceptsConceptsConcepts[ sn ]Mathematical reasoning; where it would beexpected, and elsewhere. A variety of shorttopics involving games and puzzles, numbertheory, combinatorics, and topology.Usually offered every third year.Staff

MATH 3a Mathematics for Elementary andMATH 3a Mathematics for Elementary andMATH 3a Mathematics for Elementary andMATH 3a Mathematics for Elementary andMATH 3a Mathematics for Elementary andMiddle School TeachersMiddle School TeachersMiddle School TeachersMiddle School TeachersMiddle School Teachers[ sn ]An in-depth exploration of the fundamentalideas underlying the mathematics taught inelementary and middle school. Emphasis ison problem solving, experimenting withmathematical ideas, and articulatingmathematical reasoning. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Charney

MATH 5a Precalculus MathematicsMATH 5a Precalculus MathematicsMATH 5a Precalculus MathematicsMATH 5a Precalculus MathematicsMATH 5a Precalculus MathematicsDoes not satisfy the School of Sciencerequirement.Brief review of algebra followed by thestudy of functions. Emphasis onexponential, logarithmic, and trigonometricfunctions. The course’s goal is to preparestudents for MATH 10a. The decision totake this course should be guided by theresults of the mathematics placementexam. Usually offered every semester inmultiple sections.Ms. Parker and Staff

MATH 8a Introduction to Probability andMATH 8a Introduction to Probability andMATH 8a Introduction to Probability andMATH 8a Introduction to Probability andMATH 8a Introduction to Probability andStatisticsStatisticsStatisticsStatisticsStatistics[ qr sn ]Discrete probability spaces, randomvariables, expectation, variance,approximation by the normal curve, samplemean and variance, and confidenceintervals. Does not require calculus, onlyhigh school algebra and graphing offunctions. Usually offered every year.Staff

MATH 10a Techniques of Calculus (a)MATH 10a Techniques of Calculus (a)MATH 10a Techniques of Calculus (a)MATH 10a Techniques of Calculus (a)MATH 10a Techniques of Calculus (a)[ sn ]Prerequisite: a satisfactory grade of C- orhigher in MATH 5a or placement byexamination.Introduction to differential (and someintegral) calculus of one variable, withemphasis on techniques and applications.Usually offered every semester in multiplesections.Ms. Parker and Staff (fall), Mr. Diamond andStaff (spring)

MATH 10b Techniques of Calculus (b)MATH 10b Techniques of Calculus (b)MATH 10b Techniques of Calculus (b)MATH 10b Techniques of Calculus (b)MATH 10b Techniques of Calculus (b)[ sn ]Prerequisite: a satisfactory grade of C- orhigher in MATH 10a or placement byexamination. Continuation of 10a. Studentsmay not take MATH 10a and MATH 10bsimultaneously.Introduction to integral calculus of onevariable with emphasis on techniques andapplications. Usually offered every semesterin multiple sections.Ms. Charney and Staff (fall), Ms. Parker andStaff (spring)

MATH 15a Applied Linear AlgebraMATH 15a Applied Linear AlgebraMATH 15a Applied Linear AlgebraMATH 15a Applied Linear AlgebraMATH 15a Applied Linear Algebra[ sn ]Prerequisites: MATH 5a and permission ofthe instructor, placement by examination,or any mathematics course numbered 10 orabove. Students may not take more thanone of MATH 15a, 21a, and 22a for credit.Matrices, determinants, linear equations,vector spaces, eigenvalues, quadratic forms,linear programming. Emphasis ontechniques and applications. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Goldstein

MATH 20a Techniques of Calculus:MATH 20a Techniques of Calculus:MATH 20a Techniques of Calculus:MATH 20a Techniques of Calculus:MATH 20a Techniques of Calculus:Calculus of Several VariablesCalculus of Several VariablesCalculus of Several VariablesCalculus of Several VariablesCalculus of Several Variables[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 10a,b. Students maynot take more than one of MATH 20a, 21b,and 22b for credit.Among the topics treated are vectors andvector-valued functions, partial derivativesand multiple integrals, extremum problems,line and surface integrals, Green’s andStokes’s theorems. Emphasis on techniquesand applications. Usually offered everysemester.Mr. Mayer (fall) and Mr. Lian (spring)

MATH 21a Intermediate Calculus: LinearMATH 21a Intermediate Calculus: LinearMATH 21a Intermediate Calculus: LinearMATH 21a Intermediate Calculus: LinearMATH 21a Intermediate Calculus: LinearAlgebra and Calculus of Several Variables,Algebra and Calculus of Several Variables,Algebra and Calculus of Several Variables,Algebra and Calculus of Several Variables,Algebra and Calculus of Several Variables,Part IPart IPart IPart IPart I[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 10a,b or placement byexamination. Students intending to take thecourse should consult the instructor or theundergraduate administrator. Students maynot take more than one of MATH 15a, 21a,and 22a for credit.MATH 21a and 21b cover calculus ofseveral variables for those with a seriousinterest in mathematics. The course startswith an introduction to linear algebra andthen discusses various important topics invector calculus, including directionalderivatives, Jacobian matrices, multipleintegrals, line integrals and surfaceintegrals, and differential equations.Usually offered every year.Mr. Schwarz (fall)

MATH 21b Intermediate Calculus: LinearMATH 21b Intermediate Calculus: LinearMATH 21b Intermediate Calculus: LinearMATH 21b Intermediate Calculus: LinearMATH 21b Intermediate Calculus: LinearAlgebra and Calculus of Several Variables,Algebra and Calculus of Several Variables,Algebra and Calculus of Several Variables,Algebra and Calculus of Several Variables,Algebra and Calculus of Several Variables,Part IIPart IIPart IIPart IIPart II[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 21a or permission ofthe instructor. Students may not take morethan one of MATH 20a, 21b, and 22b forcredit.See MATH 21a for special notes and coursedescription. Usually offered every year.Mr. Kleinbock (spring)

MATH 22a Linear Algebra and IntermediateMATH 22a Linear Algebra and IntermediateMATH 22a Linear Algebra and IntermediateMATH 22a Linear Algebra and IntermediateMATH 22a Linear Algebra and IntermediateCalculus, Part ICalculus, Part ICalculus, Part ICalculus, Part ICalculus, Part I[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 10a,b or placement byexamination. Students intending to take thecourse should consult with the instructor orthe undergraduate administrator. Studentsmay not take more than one of MATH 15a,21a, or 22a for credit.MATH 22a and 22b cover linear algebra andcalculus of several variables. The materialis similar to that of MATH 21a and MATH21b, but with a more theoretical emphasisand with more attention to proofs. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff (fall)

MATH 22b Linear Algebra and IntermediateMATH 22b Linear Algebra and IntermediateMATH 22b Linear Algebra and IntermediateMATH 22b Linear Algebra and IntermediateMATH 22b Linear Algebra and IntermediateCalculus, Part IICalculus, Part IICalculus, Part IICalculus, Part IICalculus, Part II[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 22a or permission ofthe instructor. Students may not take morethan one of MATH 20a, 21b, or 22b forcredit.See MATH 22a for course description.Usually offered every year.Staff

MATH 23b Introduction to ProofsMATH 23b Introduction to ProofsMATH 23b Introduction to ProofsMATH 23b Introduction to ProofsMATH 23b Introduction to Proofs[ sn wi ]Prerequisites: MATH 15a, 20a, 21a, 22a, orpermission of the instructor.Emphasizes the analysis and writing ofproofs. Various techniques of proof areintroduced and illustrated with topicschosen from set theory, calculus, algebra,and geometry. Usually offered everysemester.Mr. Gessel (fall), Staff (spring)

MATH 28a Introduction to GroupsMATH 28a Introduction to GroupsMATH 28a Introduction to GroupsMATH 28a Introduction to GroupsMATH 28a Introduction to Groups[ sn ]Prerequisites: MATH 23b and either MATH15a, 21a, 22a, or permission of theinstructor.Groups. Lagrange’s theorem. Modulo naddition and multiplication. Matrix groupsand permutation groups. Homomorphisms,normal subgroups, cosets, and factor groups.Usually offered every year.Mr. Goldstein

MATH 28b Introduction to Rings and FieldsMATH 28b Introduction to Rings and FieldsMATH 28b Introduction to Rings and FieldsMATH 28b Introduction to Rings and FieldsMATH 28b Introduction to Rings and Fields[ sn ]Prerequisites: MATH 23b and either MATH15a, 21a, 22a, or permission of theinstructor.Fields. Z/p and other finite fields.Commutative rings. Polynomial rings andsubrings of C. Euclidean rings. The quotientring A/(f). Polynomials over Z. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

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MATH 30a Introduction to Algebra, Part IMATH 30a Introduction to Algebra, Part IMATH 30a Introduction to Algebra, Part IMATH 30a Introduction to Algebra, Part IMATH 30a Introduction to Algebra, Part I[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 23b and either MATH21a, 22a, or permission of the instructor.An introduction to the basic notions ofmodern algebra—rings, fields, and linearalgebra. Usually offered every year.Staff

MATH 30b Introduction to Algebra, Part IIMATH 30b Introduction to Algebra, Part IIMATH 30b Introduction to Algebra, Part IIMATH 30b Introduction to Algebra, Part IIMATH 30b Introduction to Algebra, Part II[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 30a or permission ofthe instructor.A continuation of MATH 30a, culminatingin Galois theory. Usually offered every year.Staff (spring)

MATH 32a Differential GeometryMATH 32a Differential GeometryMATH 32a Differential GeometryMATH 32a Differential GeometryMATH 32a Differential Geometry[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 23b and either MATH21b, 22b, or permission of the instructor.Results in the classical differentialgeometry of curves and surfaces are studiedtheoretically and also implemented ascomputer algorithms. Static images andanimations of geometrical objects areillustrated using the mathematicalvisualization program 3D-XplorMath.Computer projects involving MathLab andMathematica are important components ofthe course, and for those without priorexperience in using these programmingsystems, appropriate training is provided.Usually offered every second year.Staff

MATH 34a Introduction to TopologyMATH 34a Introduction to TopologyMATH 34a Introduction to TopologyMATH 34a Introduction to TopologyMATH 34a Introduction to Topology[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 23b and either MATH21a and b, 22a and b, or permission of theinstructor.An introduction to point set topology,covering spaces, and the fundamentalgroup. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Igusa (fall)

MATH 35a Advanced CalculusMATH 35a Advanced CalculusMATH 35a Advanced CalculusMATH 35a Advanced CalculusMATH 35a Advanced Calculus[ sn ]Prerequisites: MATH 15a, 21a, or 22a andMATH 20a, 21b or 22b.Infinite series: convergence tests, powerseries, and Fourier series. Improperintegrals: convergence tests, the gammafunction, Fourier and Laplace transforms.Complex numbers. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Mayer (spring)

MATH 36a ProbabilityMATH 36a ProbabilityMATH 36a ProbabilityMATH 36a ProbabilityMATH 36a Probability[ qr sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 20a, 21b, or 22b.Sample spaces and probability measures,elementary combinatorial examples.Random variables, expectations, variance,characteristic, and distribution functions.Independence and correlation. Chebychev’sinequality and the weak law of largenumbers. Central limit theorem. Markovand Poisson processes. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Mayer (fall)

MATH 36b Mathematical StatisticsMATH 36b Mathematical StatisticsMATH 36b Mathematical StatisticsMATH 36b Mathematical StatisticsMATH 36b Mathematical Statistics[ qr sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 36a or permission ofthe instructor.Probability distributions, estimators,hypothesis testing, data analysis. Theoremswill be proved and applied to real data.Topics include maximum likelihoodestimators, the information inequality, chi-square test, and analysis of variance.Usually offered every year.Mr. Adler (spring)

MATH 37a Differential EquationsMATH 37a Differential EquationsMATH 37a Differential EquationsMATH 37a Differential EquationsMATH 37a Differential Equations[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 15a, 21a, or 22a andMATH 20a, 21b, or 22b.A first course in ordinary differentialequations. Study of general techniques,with a view to solving specific problemssuch as the brachistochrone problem, thehanging chain problem, the motion of theplanets, the vibrating string, Gauss’shypergeometric equation, the Volterrapredator-prey model, isoperimetricproblems, and the Abel mechanicalproblem. Usually offered every year.Mr. Adler (fall)

MATH 38b Number TheoryMATH 38b Number TheoryMATH 38b Number TheoryMATH 38b Number TheoryMATH 38b Number Theory[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 23b and either MATH21a, 22a, or permission of the instructor.Congruences, finite fields, the Gaussianintegers, and other rings of numbers.Quadratic reciprocity. Such topics asquadratic forms or elliptic curves will becovered as time permits. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

MATH 39a Introduction to CombinatoricsMATH 39a Introduction to CombinatoricsMATH 39a Introduction to CombinatoricsMATH 39a Introduction to CombinatoricsMATH 39a Introduction to Combinatorics[ sn ]Prerequisites: COSI 29a or MATH 23bTopics include graph theory (trees,planarity, coloring, Eulerian andHamiltonian cycles), combinatorialoptimization (network flows, matchingtheory), enumeration (permutations andcombinations, generating functions,inclusion-exclusion), and extremalcombinatorics (pigeonhole principle,Ramsey’s theorem). Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

MATH 40a Introduction to Real Analysis,MATH 40a Introduction to Real Analysis,MATH 40a Introduction to Real Analysis,MATH 40a Introduction to Real Analysis,MATH 40a Introduction to Real Analysis,Part IPart IPart IPart IPart I[ sn ]Prerequisites: MATH 23b and either MATH21a and b, 22a and b, or permission of theinstructor.MATH 40a and 40b give a rigorousintroduction to metric space topology,continuity, derivatives, and Riemann andLebesgue integrals. Usually offered everyyear.Staff (fall)

MATH 40b Introduction to Real Analysis,MATH 40b Introduction to Real Analysis,MATH 40b Introduction to Real Analysis,MATH 40b Introduction to Real Analysis,MATH 40b Introduction to Real Analysis,Part IIPart IIPart IIPart IIPart II[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 40a or permission ofthe instructor.See MATH 40a for course description.Usually offered every year.Staff

MATH 45a Introduction to ComplexMATH 45a Introduction to ComplexMATH 45a Introduction to ComplexMATH 45a Introduction to ComplexMATH 45a Introduction to ComplexAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisAnalysis[ sn ]Prerequisites: MATH 15a, 21a, or 22a andMATH 20a, 21b, or 22b, and MATH 23b orpermission of the instructor.An introduction to functions of a complexvariable. Topics include analytic functions,line integrals, power series, residues,conformal mappings. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Goldstein (spring)

MATH 47a Introduction to MathematicalMATH 47a Introduction to MathematicalMATH 47a Introduction to MathematicalMATH 47a Introduction to MathematicalMATH 47a Introduction to MathematicalResearchResearchResearchResearchResearch[ sn wi ]Prerequisite: MATH 23b or permission ofthe instructor.Students work on research projects thatinvolve generating data, makingconjectures, and proving theorems, andpresent their results orally and in writing.Introduces applications of computers inmathematical research: symboliccomputation, typesetting, and literaturesearch. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Kleinbock (fall)

MATH 56a Introduction to StochasticMATH 56a Introduction to StochasticMATH 56a Introduction to StochasticMATH 56a Introduction to StochasticMATH 56a Introduction to StochasticProcesses and ModelsProcesses and ModelsProcesses and ModelsProcesses and ModelsProcesses and Models[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 15a, 20a, and 36a.Basic definitions and properties of finite andinfinite Markov chains in discrete andcontinuous time, recurrent and transientstates, convergence to equilibrium,Martingales, Wiener processes andstochastic integrals with applications tobiology, economics, and physics. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Igusa

MATH 98a Independent ResearchMATH 98a Independent ResearchMATH 98a Independent ResearchMATH 98a Independent ResearchMATH 98a Independent ResearchUsually offered every year.Staff

MATH 98b Independent ResearchMATH 98b Independent ResearchMATH 98b Independent ResearchMATH 98b Independent ResearchMATH 98b Independent ResearchUsually offered every year.Staff

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Undergraduate students should consultwith the instructor regarding the requiredbackground for each course.

MATH 101a Algebra IMATH 101a Algebra IMATH 101a Algebra IMATH 101a Algebra IMATH 101a Algebra I[ sn ]Groups, rings, modules, Galois theory,affine rings, and rings of algebraic numbers.Multilinear algebra. The Wedderburntheorems. Other topics as time permits.Usually offered every year.Mr. Diamond

MATH 101b Algebra IIMATH 101b Algebra IIMATH 101b Algebra IIMATH 101b Algebra IIMATH 101b Algebra II[ sn ]Continuation of MATH 101a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Diamond

MATH 110a Geometric AnalysisMATH 110a Geometric AnalysisMATH 110a Geometric AnalysisMATH 110a Geometric AnalysisMATH 110a Geometric Analysis[ sn ]Manifolds, tensor bundles, vector fields,and differential forms. Frobenius theorem.Integration, Stokes’s theorem, anddeRham’s theorem. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Ruberman

MATH 110b Differential GeometryMATH 110b Differential GeometryMATH 110b Differential GeometryMATH 110b Differential GeometryMATH 110b Differential Geometry[ sn ]Riemannian metrics, parallel transport,geodesics, curvature. Introduction to Liegroups and Lie algebras, vector bundles andprincipal bundles. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Mayer

MATH 111a Real AnalysisMATH 111a Real AnalysisMATH 111a Real AnalysisMATH 111a Real AnalysisMATH 111a Real Analysis[ sn ]Measure and integration. Lp spaces, Banachspaces, Hilbert spaces. Radon-Nikodym,Riesz representation, and Fubini theorems.Fourier transforms. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Kleinbock

MATH 111b Complex AnalysisMATH 111b Complex AnalysisMATH 111b Complex AnalysisMATH 111b Complex AnalysisMATH 111b Complex Analysis[ sn ]The Cauchy integral theorem, calculus ofresidues, and maximum modulus principle.Harmonic functions. The Riemann mappingtheorem and conformal mappings. Othertopics as time permits. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Adler

MATH 121a Topology IMATH 121a Topology IMATH 121a Topology IMATH 121a Topology IMATH 121a Topology I[ sn ]Fundamental group, covering spaces. Cellcomplexes, homology and cohomologytheory, with applications. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Ruberman

MATH 121b Topology IIMATH 121b Topology IIMATH 121b Topology IIMATH 121b Topology IIMATH 121b Topology II[ sn ]Continuation of MATH 121a. Manifoldsand orientation, cup and cap products,Poincare duality. Other topics as timepermits. Usually offered every year.Mr. Igusa

MATH 150a CombinatoricsMATH 150a CombinatoricsMATH 150a CombinatoricsMATH 150a CombinatoricsMATH 150a Combinatorics[ sn ]Emphasis on enumerative combinatorics.Generating functions and their applicationsto counting graphs, paths, permutations,and partitions. Bijective counting,combinatorial identities, Lagrange inversionand Mobius inversion. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Gessel

MATH 150b Topics in CombinatoricsMATH 150b Topics in CombinatoricsMATH 150b Topics in CombinatoricsMATH 150b Topics in CombinatoricsMATH 150b Topics in Combinatorics[ sn ]Possible topics include symmetricfunctions, graph theory, extremalcombinatorics, combinatorial optimization,coding theory. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff


All graduate level courses will haveorganizational meetings the first week ofclasses.

MATH 200a Second-Year SeminarMATH 200a Second-Year SeminarMATH 200a Second-Year SeminarMATH 200a Second-Year SeminarMATH 200a Second-Year SeminarA course for second-year students in thePh.D. program designed to provide exposureto current research and practice in givingseminar talks. Students read recent journalarticles and preprints and present thematerial. Usually offered every year.Mr. Gessel

MATH 201a Topics in AlgebraMATH 201a Topics in AlgebraMATH 201a Topics in AlgebraMATH 201a Topics in AlgebraMATH 201a Topics in AlgebraIntroduction to a field of algebra. Possibletopics include representation theory, vertexalgebras, algebraic groups. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Lian

MATH 202a Algebraic Geometry IMATH 202a Algebraic Geometry IMATH 202a Algebraic Geometry IMATH 202a Algebraic Geometry IMATH 202a Algebraic Geometry IVarieties and schemes. Cohomology theory.Curves and surfaces. Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

MATH 202b Algebraic Geometry IIMATH 202b Algebraic Geometry IIMATH 202b Algebraic Geometry IIMATH 202b Algebraic Geometry IIMATH 202b Algebraic Geometry IIContinuation of MATH 202a. Usuallyoffered every second year.Staff

MATH 203a Number TheoryMATH 203a Number TheoryMATH 203a Number TheoryMATH 203a Number TheoryMATH 203a Number TheoryBasic algebraic number theory (numberfields, ramification theory, class groups,Dirichlet unit theorem), zeta and L-functions (Riemann zeta function, DirichletL-functions, primes in arithmeticprogressions, prime number theorem).Usually offered every second year.Mr. Diamond

MATH 203b Topics in Number TheoryMATH 203b Topics in Number TheoryMATH 203b Topics in Number TheoryMATH 203b Topics in Number TheoryMATH 203b Topics in Number TheoryPossible topics include class field theory,cyclotomic fields, modular forms, analyticnumber theory, ergodic number theory.Usually offered every year.Staff

MATH 204a T.A. PracticumMATH 204a T.A. PracticumMATH 204a T.A. PracticumMATH 204a T.A. PracticumMATH 204a T.A. PracticumTeaching elementary mathematics coursesis a subtle and difficult art, involving manyskills besides those that makemathematicians good at proving theorems.This course focuses on the development andsupport of teaching skills. The main featureis individual observation of the graduatestudent by the practicum teacher, whoprovides written criticism of, andconsultation on, classroom teachingpractices. Usually offered every year.Ms. Charney

MATH 205b Commutative AlgebraMATH 205b Commutative AlgebraMATH 205b Commutative AlgebraMATH 205b Commutative AlgebraMATH 205b Commutative AlgebraAssociated primes, primary decomposition.Filtrations, completions, graded rings.Dimension theory, Hilbert functions.Regular sequences, depth, regular localrings. Other topics as time permits. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Schwarz

MATH 211a Topics in DifferentialMATH 211a Topics in DifferentialMATH 211a Topics in DifferentialMATH 211a Topics in DifferentialMATH 211a Topics in DifferentialGeometry and Analysis IGeometry and Analysis IGeometry and Analysis IGeometry and Analysis IGeometry and Analysis IPossible topics include complex manifolds,elliptic operators, index theory, randommatrix theory, integrable systems,dynamical systems, ergodic theory. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Adler

MATH 212b Functional AnalysisMATH 212b Functional AnalysisMATH 212b Functional AnalysisMATH 212b Functional AnalysisMATH 212b Functional AnalysisBanach and Hilbert spaces, linear operators,operator topologies, Banach algebras.Convexity and fixed point theorems,integration on locally compact groups.Spectral theory. Other topics as timepermits. Usually offered every second year.Staff

MATH 221a Topology IIIMATH 221a Topology IIIMATH 221a Topology IIIMATH 221a Topology IIIMATH 221a Topology IIIVector bundles and characteristic classes.Elementary homotopy theory andobstruction theory. Cobordism andtransversality; other topics as time permits.Usually offered every year.Staff

MATH 221b Topics in TopologyMATH 221b Topics in TopologyMATH 221b Topics in TopologyMATH 221b Topics in TopologyMATH 221b Topics in TopologyTopics in topology and geometry. In recentyears, topics have included knot theory,symplectic and contact topology, gaugetheory, and three-dimensional topology.Usually offered every year.Mr. Ruberman

MATH 223a Lie AlgebrasMATH 223a Lie AlgebrasMATH 223a Lie AlgebrasMATH 223a Lie AlgebrasMATH 223a Lie AlgebrasTheorems of Engel and Lie. Semisimple Liealgebras, Cartan’s criterion. Universalenveloping algebras, PBW theorem, Serre’sconstruction. Representation theory. Othertopics as time permits. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Schwarz

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MATH 224b Lie GroupsMATH 224b Lie GroupsMATH 224b Lie GroupsMATH 224b Lie GroupsMATH 224b Lie GroupsBasic theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras.Homogeneous spaces. Haar measure.Compact Lie groups, representation theory,Peter-Weyl theorem, differential slicetheorem. Complex reductive groups. Othertopics as time permits. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

MATH 250a Complex Algebraic Geometry IMATH 250a Complex Algebraic Geometry IMATH 250a Complex Algebraic Geometry IMATH 250a Complex Algebraic Geometry IMATH 250a Complex Algebraic Geometry IRiemann surfaces, Riemann-Rochtheorems, Jacobians. Complex manifolds,Hodge decomposition theorem, cohomologyof sheaves, Serre duality. Vector bundlesand Chern classes. Other topics as timepermits. Usually offered every second year.Staff

MATH 250b Complex AlgebraicMATH 250b Complex AlgebraicMATH 250b Complex AlgebraicMATH 250b Complex AlgebraicMATH 250b Complex AlgebraicGeometry IIGeometry IIGeometry IIGeometry IIGeometry IIContinuation of MATH 250a. Usuallyoffered every second year.Staff

MATH 299a Readings in MathematicsMATH 299a Readings in MathematicsMATH 299a Readings in MathematicsMATH 299a Readings in MathematicsMATH 299a Readings in MathematicsStaff

MATH 301a Further Topics in AlgebraMATH 301a Further Topics in AlgebraMATH 301a Further Topics in AlgebraMATH 301a Further Topics in AlgebraMATH 301a Further Topics in AlgebraStaff

MATH 302a Topics in Algebraic GeometryMATH 302a Topics in Algebraic GeometryMATH 302a Topics in Algebraic GeometryMATH 302a Topics in Algebraic GeometryMATH 302a Topics in Algebraic GeometryStaff

MATH 311a Further Topics in AnalysisMATH 311a Further Topics in AnalysisMATH 311a Further Topics in AnalysisMATH 311a Further Topics in AnalysisMATH 311a Further Topics in AnalysisMr. Kleinbock

MATH 321a Further Topics in TopologyMATH 321a Further Topics in TopologyMATH 321a Further Topics in TopologyMATH 321a Further Topics in TopologyMATH 321a Further Topics in TopologyStaff

MATH 326a Topics in MathematicsMATH 326a Topics in MathematicsMATH 326a Topics in MathematicsMATH 326a Topics in MathematicsMATH 326a Topics in MathematicsStaff

MATH 399a Readings in MathematicsMATH 399a Readings in MathematicsMATH 399a Readings in MathematicsMATH 399a Readings in MathematicsMATH 399a Readings in MathematicsStaff

MATH 401d ResearchMATH 401d ResearchMATH 401d ResearchMATH 401d ResearchMATH 401d ResearchIndependent research for the Ph.D. degree.Specific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff


BIOL 51aBIOL 51aBIOL 51aBIOL 51aBIOL 51aBiostatistics

ECON 184bECON 184bECON 184bECON 184bECON 184bEconometrics

PHIL 106bPHIL 106bPHIL 106bPHIL 106bPHIL 106bMathematical Logic

PHYS 110aPHYS 110aPHYS 110aPHYS 110aPHYS 110aMathematical Physics


PHIL 38bPHIL 38bPHIL 38bPHIL 38bPHIL 38bPhilosophy of Mathematics

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Medieval and Renaissance StudiesCourses of Study:Minor


The Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program providesstudents with a broad introduction to the development ofwestern civilization from the end of antiquity to the 17thcentury. It is founded on the principle that an interdisciplinaryperspective is the most profitable way to gain an understandingof the formation of early modern Europe. In order to develop amultifaceted picture of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, allstudents select one of two core courses in history, and they areencouraged to explore a variety of disciplinary perspectivesprovided by various national literatures, fine arts, andphilosophies. The exact balance of these approaches depends on astudent’s interest. The program offers a useful complement tomany majors, and it is a good foundation to graduate study in avariety of fields.


The most important requirement for taking part in the program is aninterest in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Students may enterthe program at any time in their undergraduate careers, but an earlystart maximizes a student’s range of choice because a number ofcourses are offered at different intervals. Students should consultwith their advisor and the chair of the program to map out theirparticular plan of study.

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Jonathan Unglaub, ChairJonathan Unglaub, ChairJonathan Unglaub, ChairJonathan Unglaub, ChairJonathan Unglaub, Chair(Fine Arts)

Bernadette BrootenBernadette BrootenBernadette BrootenBernadette BrootenBernadette Brooten(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Mary CampbellMary CampbellMary CampbellMary CampbellMary Campbell(English and American Literature)


William FleschWilliam FleschWilliam FleschWilliam FleschWilliam Flesch(English and American Literature)


William KapelleWilliam KapelleWilliam KapelleWilliam KapelleWilliam Kapelle(History)

Richard LansingRichard LansingRichard LansingRichard LansingRichard Lansing(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Avigdor LevyAvigdor LevyAvigdor LevyAvigdor LevyAvigdor Levy(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Joan MalingJoan MalingJoan MalingJoan MalingJoan Maling(Language and Linguistics; Psychology)


Michael McGradeMichael McGradeMichael McGradeMichael McGradeMichael McGrade(Music)

Sarah MeadSarah MeadSarah MeadSarah MeadSarah Mead(Music)


Benjamin RavidBenjamin RavidBenjamin RavidBenjamin RavidBenjamin Ravid(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Govind SreenivasanGovind SreenivasanGovind SreenivasanGovind SreenivasanGovind Sreenivasan(History)

Ramie TargoffRamie TargoffRamie TargoffRamie TargoffRamie Targoff(English and American Literature)

Cheryl WalkerCheryl WalkerCheryl WalkerCheryl WalkerCheryl Walker(Classical Studies)



A.A.A.A.A. Core Course: HIST 110b (The Civilization of the High andLate Middle Ages) or HIST 123a (The Renaissance).

B.B.B.B.B. Students in the program must complete the Universitylanguage requirement in one of the following: French, Italian,Spanish, German, Latin, Greek, Russian, Arabic, or Hebrew.

C.C.C.C.C. Four other courses from the program listing. In order topromote an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the MiddleAges and the Renaissance, two of these courses should be in twodifferent fields other than history.

D.D.D.D.D. Capstone. In addition the core history course and electives,students choose one of these three options for fulfilling thecapstone of the minor.

1. The completion of an independent study on a medieval orrenaissance topic (MERL 98a or b) with one or more members ofthe program faculty.

2. A senior thesis in the student’s major, with an emphasis on someaspect of medieval or renaissance studies and read by at least twofaculty members in the program.

3. MERL colloquium. These are medieval and renaissance programelectives that are either a.) seminar classes with a research paper, orb.) taught in a foreign language and/or use predominantly originalforeign language texts.

Special NotesSpecial NotesSpecial NotesSpecial NotesSpecial Notes

Please note that MUS 10a and 10b yield half-course credit each,therefore two semesters of MUS 10 are required to equal one full-semester course, i.e., one elective course.



MEVL 98a Independent StudyMEVL 98a Independent StudyMEVL 98a Independent StudyMEVL 98a Independent StudyMEVL 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

MEVL 98b Independent StudyMEVL 98b Independent StudyMEVL 98b Independent StudyMEVL 98b Independent StudyMEVL 98b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff


The following courses are approved for theminor. Not all are given in any one year.Please refer to the Schedule of Classes eachsemester.





ENG 18bENG 18bENG 18bENG 18bENG 18bFor Better or Worse?: Marriage inRenaissance Drama

ENG 33aENG 33aENG 33aENG 33aENG 33aShakespeare

ENG 43aENG 43aENG 43aENG 43aENG 43aMajor English Authors, Chaucer to Milton

ENG 63aENG 63aENG 63aENG 63aENG 63aRenaissance Poetry

ENG 133aENG 133aENG 133aENG 133aENG 133aAdvanced Shakespeare

ENG 143aENG 143aENG 143aENG 143aENG 143aElizabethan and Jacobean Drama

ENG 152bENG 152bENG 152bENG 152bENG 152bArthurian Literature

ENG 173aENG 173aENG 173aENG 173aENG 173aSpenser and Milton

FA 39bFA 39bFA 39bFA 39bFA 39bIslamic Art and Architecture

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FA 41aFA 41aFA 41aFA 41aFA 41aArt and the Origins of Europe

FA 42bFA 42bFA 42bFA 42bFA 42bThe Age of Cathedrals

FA 43aFA 43aFA 43aFA 43aFA 43aThe Art of Medieval England


FA 51aFA 51aFA 51aFA 51aFA 51aArt of the Early Renaissance in Italy

FA 54bFA 54bFA 54bFA 54bFA 54bRenaissance Art in Northern Europe



FA 63aFA 63aFA 63aFA 63aFA 63aThe Age of Rubens and Rembrandt

HIST 110aHIST 110aHIST 110aHIST 110aHIST 110aThe Civilization of the Early Middle Ages


HIST 112bHIST 112bHIST 112bHIST 112bHIST 112bThe Crusades and the Expansion ofMedieval Europe

HIST 113aHIST 113aHIST 113aHIST 113aHIST 113aEnglish Medieval History

HIST 120aHIST 120aHIST 120aHIST 120aHIST 120aBritain in the Later Middle Ages

HIST 123aHIST 123aHIST 123aHIST 123aHIST 123aThe Renaissance

HIST 123bHIST 123bHIST 123bHIST 123bHIST 123bReformation Europe (1400-1600)

HIST 126aHIST 126aHIST 126aHIST 126aHIST 126aEarly Modern Europe (1500-1700)

HIST 127bHIST 127bHIST 127bHIST 127bHIST 127bHousehold and Family in Late Medieval andEarly Modern Europe (1300-1800)



MUS 10aMUS 10aMUS 10aMUS 10aMUS 10aEarly Music Ensemble

MUS 10bMUS 10bMUS 10bMUS 10bMUS 10bEarly Music Ensemble

MUS 110bMUS 110bMUS 110bMUS 110bMUS 110bThe Authenticity Question: ApplyingHistorical Performance Practices


NEJS 140bNEJS 140bNEJS 140bNEJS 140bNEJS 140bThe Jews in Europe to 1791


NEJS 152aNEJS 152aNEJS 152aNEJS 152aNEJS 152aFrom Inquisition to Holocaust

NEJS 152bNEJS 152bNEJS 152bNEJS 152bNEJS 152bAnti-Judaism, Antisemitism, and Anti-Zionism


SPAN 110aSPAN 110aSPAN 110aSPAN 110aSPAN 110aIntroduction to Peninsular SpanishLiterature

Elective Courses Counting as ColloquiumElective Courses Counting as ColloquiumElective Courses Counting as ColloquiumElective Courses Counting as ColloquiumElective Courses Counting as ColloquiumCourseCourseCourseCourseCourse

The following course may count asmedieval and renaissance studies colloquiafor capstone option as outlined in therequirement section; otherwise they countas an elective.


ENG 132bENG 132bENG 132bENG 132bENG 132bChaucer I

FA 191bFA 191bFA 191bFA 191bFA 191bStudies in Renaissance and Baroque Art

FREN 120aFREN 120aFREN 120aFREN 120aFREN 120aThe French Middle Ages: Before France wasFrance

FREN 122bFREN 122bFREN 122bFREN 122bFREN 122bThe Renaissance: When France becameFrance

HIST 221bHIST 221bHIST 221bHIST 221bHIST 221bColloquium in Early Modern EuropeanHistory

LAT 125aLAT 125aLAT 125aLAT 125aLAT 125aMedieval Latin

NEJS 179aNEJS 179aNEJS 179aNEJS 179aNEJS 179aJewish Literature of the Middle Ages andRenaissance

NEJS 180aNEJS 180aNEJS 180aNEJS 180aNEJS 180aLove and Passion in Medieval JewishLiterature and Thought

SECS 150aSECS 150aSECS 150aSECS 150aSECS 150aGolden Age Drama and Society

SPAN 120bSPAN 120bSPAN 120bSPAN 120bSPAN 120bDon Quijote

SPAN 125bSPAN 125bSPAN 125bSPAN 125bSPAN 125bLiterary Women in Early Modern Spain


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A graduate program

Molecular and Cell BiologyCourses of Study:Master of ScienceDoctor of Philosophy


The Graduate Program in Molecular and Cell Biology, leading tothe degree of Doctor of Philosophy, is designed to provide eachstudent with the theoretical foundations and research experienceneeded to become an independent and original investigator ofbasic biological phenomena. Preparation is achieved through thecombination of (1) a flexible curriculum of courses tailored foreach student’s specific needs, (2) a set of laboratory rotations thatacquaints each entering student with current research techniquesand permits exploration of possible research areas, and (3) aproseminar specifically for first-year students and a series ofjournal clubs that keep students abreast of significant researchfindings and develop confidence with reading research literatureand giving oral presentations. First-year students participate inall three aspects of our graduate program and are thus quicklyintegrated into the biological research community at Brandeis. Astrength of our program is frequent interactions betweenstudents and faculty, formal and informal.

Thesis research leading to the Ph.D. degree is carried out underthe personal direction of a faculty member. A complete list offaculty research interests and recent publications can be viewedonline at www.bio.brandeis.edu. Potential applicants are urged toobtain this information. As a general orientation, the followingareas of research are among those represented in the program:molecular biology of the regulation of gene expression;chromosome structure and chromosomal rearrangements;mechanisms of recombination; developmental genetics;behavioral genetics and neural development; biophysics of singlenerve cells; learning and memory; integration of neural function;immunogenetics; immune cell differentiation and development;molecular biology of the immune system; regulation of musclecontraction; molecular and cell architecture; organization ofsubcellular structures; structure and function of proteins;mammalian embryogenesis and the biotechnology of DNAdiagnostics.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, givenin an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to this area of study. The student’s undergraduate recordshould ordinarily include courses equivalent to those required ofundergraduates concentrating in biology at this institution.Applicants to the Ph.D. program who are deficient in some of thesesubjects, but whose records are otherwise superior, may make uptheir deficiencies while they are enrolled as graduate students. Inexceptional cases, students may be excused from some of theserequirements. Students with serious deficiencies must, however,expect to add additional time to their graduate program in order tosatisfy the deficiencies.

Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination.

Since the summer months provide an important opportunity foruninterrupted laboratory work, the Molecular and Cell BiologyProgram provides 12-month stipend support for all full-time Ph.D.students.


Jeffrey Agar (Volen National Center forJeffrey Agar (Volen National Center forJeffrey Agar (Volen National Center forJeffrey Agar (Volen National Center forJeffrey Agar (Volen National Center forComplex SystemsComplex SystemsComplex SystemsComplex SystemsComplex Systems)Mass spectrometry.

Susan Birren (Volen National Center forSusan Birren (Volen National Center forSusan Birren (Volen National Center forSusan Birren (Volen National Center forSusan Birren (Volen National Center forComplex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Developmental neurobiology.

Carolyn Cohen (Rosenstiel Center)Carolyn Cohen (Rosenstiel Center)Carolyn Cohen (Rosenstiel Center)Carolyn Cohen (Rosenstiel Center)Carolyn Cohen (Rosenstiel Center)Structural molecular biology.

Paul Garrity (Volen National Center forPaul Garrity (Volen National Center forPaul Garrity (Volen National Center forPaul Garrity (Volen National Center forPaul Garrity (Volen National Center forComplex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Neural development and behavior.

Bruce Goode (Rosenstiel Center)Bruce Goode (Rosenstiel Center)Bruce Goode (Rosenstiel Center)Bruce Goode (Rosenstiel Center)Bruce Goode (Rosenstiel Center)Biochemistry and genetics of yeastcytoskeleton.

Leslie Griffith (Volen National Center forLeslie Griffith (Volen National Center forLeslie Griffith (Volen National Center forLeslie Griffith (Volen National Center forLeslie Griffith (Volen National Center forComplex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Biochemistry of synaptic plasticity.

James Haber (Rosenstiel Center)James Haber (Rosenstiel Center)James Haber (Rosenstiel Center)James Haber (Rosenstiel Center)James Haber (Rosenstiel Center)Genetics and molecular biology of yeastmeiotic and mitotic recombination. Mating-type switching. Repair of brokenchromosomes.

Jeffrey Hall (Volen National Center forJeffrey Hall (Volen National Center forJeffrey Hall (Volen National Center forJeffrey Hall (Volen National Center forJeffrey Hall (Volen National Center forComplex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Neurogenetics and molecular neurobiologyof higher behaviors in Drosophila.

Kenneth Hayes (Director, Foster AnimalKenneth Hayes (Director, Foster AnimalKenneth Hayes (Director, Foster AnimalKenneth Hayes (Director, Foster AnimalKenneth Hayes (Director, Foster AnimalLab)Lab)Lab)Lab)Lab)Comparative nutritional pathophysiology inman and animals. Lipoprotein metabolismand atherogenesis, cholelithiasis.

Susan Lovett (Rosenstiel Center)Susan Lovett (Rosenstiel Center)Susan Lovett (Rosenstiel Center)Susan Lovett (Rosenstiel Center)Susan Lovett (Rosenstiel Center)Genetics and molecular biology of bacteriaand yeast. DNA repair. Recombination andmutogenesis.

Melissa MooreMelissa MooreMelissa MooreMelissa MooreMelissa MooreMolecular biology of self-splicing intronsand the splicesome. Mechanisms of RNAcatalysis.

Gregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielGregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielGregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielGregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielGregory Petsko (Director, RosenstielCenter)Center)Center)Center)Center)X-ray crystallographic analysis of proteinstructure and enzyme mechanisms.

Joan Press (Rosenstiel Center)Joan Press (Rosenstiel Center)Joan Press (Rosenstiel Center)Joan Press (Rosenstiel Center)Joan Press (Rosenstiel Center)Developmental immunology andimmunogenetics.

Ruibao Ren (Rosenstiel Center)Ruibao Ren (Rosenstiel Center)Ruibao Ren (Rosenstiel Center)Ruibao Ren (Rosenstiel Center)Ruibao Ren (Rosenstiel Center)Signal transduction.

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Michael Rosbash (Volen National CenterMichael Rosbash (Volen National CenterMichael Rosbash (Volen National CenterMichael Rosbash (Volen National CenterMichael Rosbash (Volen National Centerfor Complex Systems)for Complex Systems)for Complex Systems)for Complex Systems)for Complex Systems)RNA processing and molecularneurobiology.

Piali Sengupta (Volen National Center forPiali Sengupta (Volen National Center forPiali Sengupta (Volen National Center forPiali Sengupta (Volen National Center forPiali Sengupta (Volen National Center forComplex Systems), Graduate Advising HeadComplex Systems), Graduate Advising HeadComplex Systems), Graduate Advising HeadComplex Systems), Graduate Advising HeadComplex Systems), Graduate Advising HeadDevelopmental neurobiology in C. elegans.

Neil Simister (Rosenstiel Center)Neil Simister (Rosenstiel Center)Neil Simister (Rosenstiel Center)Neil Simister (Rosenstiel Center)Neil Simister (Rosenstiel Center)Molecular immunology. Antibodytransport.

Lawrence WanghLawrence WanghLawrence WanghLawrence WanghLawrence WanghMammalian embryogenesis, geneexpression in single cells, DNAamplification and in vitro DNA diagnostics.

Michael Welte (Rosenstiel Center)Michael Welte (Rosenstiel Center)Michael Welte (Rosenstiel Center)Michael Welte (Rosenstiel Center)Michael Welte (Rosenstiel Center)Regulation of motor-driven transport.

Molecular and Cell Biology


Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThe program is designed to guide each student toward realizingher or his potential as an independent research biologist.Students are encouraged to become experts in the theory andpractice of their chosen area of research, as well as to obtainbreadth in other areas strongly represented in the program.Research areas include genetics, molecular biology,developmental biology, cell biology, structural biology,immunology, and neurobiology. Graduate courses are available inall of these areas. A total of six graduate-level courses, whichmust include BIOL 103b and BIOL 105b, with the balance to beagreed upon with the program advisor, are required for thedegree. The research component can be met by satisfactoryperformance in four laboratory rotations (including submission ofwritten rotation reports) or a two-semester research project inone laboratory (including submission of a research thesis) orsubmission of a research thesis based on research in the library.Research in a laboratory is predicated on the students’acceptance into a laboratory or laboratories. (If no such suitablelaboratory experience can be arranged, then the student’s optionis to use the third choice of a thesis based on library research ofthe literature). All students are required to take CONT 300b(Ethical Practice in Health Related Sciences), typically in thespring. The student must receive grades of B- or better in allcourses and may be terminated at the end of the first semester ifthe student’s record is unsatisfactory.



Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents are expected to obtain a knowledge of the principles andtechniques of three of the areas represented in the program, i.e.,genetics, developmental biology, molecular biology,neurobiology, immunology, cell biology, and structural biology.The background a student is expected to have in these areas willbe covered in courses given by the program. Entering studentsalso participate together in a proseminar, an introduction to theresearch literature of biology. Students take two courses eachsemester in the first year, with a total of six required for thedegree. Required courses are BIOL 103b, BIOL 105b, and BIOL200a. In the first year, students will complete four, nine-weekrotations in at least four different laboratories. Throughout thegraduate years, students remain involved in seminar courses,journal clubs, presentations of research, colloquia, and researchcourses.

Each student will choose his/her specific field of interest andwill apply for a permanent advisor to be agreed upon by theprogram at the end of the first year. The advisor will assist thestudent in planning a well-balanced program in his/her specificfield of interest. In addition, the advisor will ordinarily serve asthe chair of the student’s dissertation examining committee.

Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementAt least one year of teaching experience (or equivalent) is required ofall degree candidates.


Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementThere is no foreign language requirement for the Ph.D. degree.

Qualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationThe qualifying examination consists of two research propositions inwhich the student identifies an important and interesting researchproblem and then proposes the experiments to attack it. Thepropositions are written and the student gives an oral defense. Thefirst proposition, which is taken at the end of the first year, must bein an area outside the student’s area of thesis research. The secondproposition constitutes a thesis proposal and is taken at the end ofthe second year.

Advancement in the ProgramAdvancement in the ProgramAdvancement in the ProgramAdvancement in the ProgramAdvancement in the ProgramTo pass into the second year of graduate studies, the student musthave grades of B- or better in all courses, must have a satisfactoryevaluation of the first proposition, and must have found a laboratoryin which to carry out thesis research.

To pass into the third year and be admitted to candidacy, the studentmust have grades of B- or better in all six courses, have performedsatisfactorally on both propositions, and be in good standing in thethesis research laboratory.

Dissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseEach student will conduct an original investigation. After submissionof the dissertation, the candidate will be expected to present theprincipal results of his or her work and its significance during anexamination in defense of the dissertation. The examining committeemust include one faculty member from outside the University. Apublic seminar to the University community is also required.

Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inMolecular and Cell Biology with Specialization inMolecular and Cell Biology with Specialization inMolecular and Cell Biology with Specialization inMolecular and Cell Biology with Specialization inMolecular and Cell Biology with Specialization inQuantitative BiologyQuantitative BiologyQuantitative BiologyQuantitative BiologyQuantitative Biology

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents wishing to obtain the specialization must first gain approvalof the graduate program chair. This should be done as early aspossible, ideally during the first year of graduate studies. In order toreceive the Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology with additionalspecialization in quantitative biology, candidates must complete a)the requirements for the Ph.D. described above and b) the courserequirements for the quantitative biology specialization that aredescribed in the quantitative biology section of this Bulletin.


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BIOL 101a Molecular BiotechnologyBIOL 101a Molecular BiotechnologyBIOL 101a Molecular BiotechnologyBIOL 101a Molecular BiotechnologyBIOL 101a Molecular Biotechnology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a.A study of the molecular basis of DNAreplication, RNA transcription, RNAprocessing and editing, protein synthesis,and structure function relationships withemphasis on DNA and proteinmanipulation and molecular biologytechniques. Usually offered every year.Ms. Kosinski-Collins

BIOL 102b Structural Molecular BiologyBIOL 102b Structural Molecular BiologyBIOL 102b Structural Molecular BiologyBIOL 102b Structural Molecular BiologyBIOL 102b Structural Molecular Biology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b, orpermission of the instructor.Cells are filled with machines that carrymaterials about the cell, that chemicallytransform molecules, that transduce energy,and much more. Our understanding of howthese machines work depends onunderstanding their structures. Thisintroduction to the structural basis ofmolecular biology examines the designs ofproteins and nucleic acids, their assemblyinto macromolecular complexes, and themeans whereby we visualize thesestructures. Considers the physical andchemical basis for specificity in molecularrecognition. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

BIOL 103b Mechanisms of Cell FunctionsBIOL 103b Mechanisms of Cell FunctionsBIOL 103b Mechanisms of Cell FunctionsBIOL 103b Mechanisms of Cell FunctionsBIOL 103b Mechanisms of Cell Functions[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22b or permission of theinstructor.An advanced course focusing on amechanistic understanding of cell biologicalprocesses and the methods by which theseprocesses are elucidated. Papers are chosento illustrate a variety of experimentalapproaches including biochemistry,genetics, and microscopy. Topics includecell cycle, signal transduction, cytoskeletonand cell movement, membrane traffic, andintercellular transport. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Welte


BIOL 111a Developmental BiologyBIOL 111a Developmental BiologyBIOL 111a Developmental BiologyBIOL 111a Developmental BiologyBIOL 111a Developmental Biology[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22b.How do complex organisms buildthemselves starting from single cells?Examines how processes such asfertilization, embryogenesis, celldifferentiation, and tissue-specific geneexpression occur; what is known about thekey molecules and genes that orchestratethese processes; and how genetic changesaffecting these processes underlie theevolution of body form. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Birren

BIOL 122a Molecular GeneticsBIOL 122a Molecular GeneticsBIOL 122a Molecular GeneticsBIOL 122a Molecular GeneticsBIOL 122a Molecular Genetics[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 22a.A lecture- and literature-based courseemphasizing strategies of genetic analysisand the mechanisms that control geneticchange and preserve genetic stability.Lectures cover the topics of mutation,recombination and repair of geneticdamage, chromosome structure andtransmission, analysis at the genomic level,and modern genetic and molecular biologyapproaches to study genes in action.Research papers of current and historicalinterest will be discussed. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Lovett

BIOL 125a ImmunologyBIOL 125a ImmunologyBIOL 125a ImmunologyBIOL 125a ImmunologyBIOL 125a Immunology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b.Topics include properties, functions of cellsinvolved in immunity; genes, structure,function of immunoglobins and T cellreceptors; cell interactions; antigenrecognition; lymphokines; tolerance;lymphocyte differentiation; geneticregulation; viral immunity; autoimmunity;AIDS; vaccines. Usually offered every year.Ms. Press

BIOL 126b Protein Structure and DiseaseBIOL 126b Protein Structure and DiseaseBIOL 126b Protein Structure and DiseaseBIOL 126b Protein Structure and DiseaseBIOL 126b Protein Structure and Disease[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b, orthe equivalent, or permission of theinstructor.Reviews the basic principles of proteinstructure, so that the functional aspects ofdifferent protein designs may beunderstood. Examines various proteinmutations related to certain moleculardiseases and the architecture of some keyviruses and their infectivity. Considerationof drug design is an integral part of thecourse. Student presentations are essentialto the course. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Cohen


BIOL 132a General MicrobiologyBIOL 132a General MicrobiologyBIOL 132a General MicrobiologyBIOL 132a General MicrobiologyBIOL 132a General Microbiology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b,CHEM 25a and 25b.A survey of the physiology of bacteria andother microorganisms. Concentrates onthose aspects of cell structure and functionthat are important for diverse microbiallifestyles. In addition, pays specialattention to the biology of disease-causingorganisms and microbiological problemsfacing medicine today. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

BIOL 134b Tropical EcologyBIOL 134b Tropical EcologyBIOL 134b Tropical EcologyBIOL 134b Tropical EcologyBIOL 134b Tropical Ecology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 23a or permission of theinstructor.An in-depth look at tropical ecology withthis as the central question: why aretropical regions ecologically so differentfrom temperate and polar regions? Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. D.L. Perlman


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BIOL 141b Molecular PathophysiologyBIOL 141b Molecular PathophysiologyBIOL 141b Molecular PathophysiologyBIOL 141b Molecular PathophysiologyBIOL 141b Molecular Pathophysiology[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 42a, BCHM 100a orNBIO 140b, or permission of the instructor.An in-depth investigation of the molecularmechanisms by which the body’s organsystems maintain health/homeostasis andsuccumb to genetic diseases (e.g. CysticFibrosis, Parkinson’s Disease, ALS), withadditional emphasis on understanding howthe body adapts to physical exertion andexercise. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Dore






BIOL 149b Molecular PharmacologyBIOL 149b Molecular PharmacologyBIOL 149b Molecular PharmacologyBIOL 149b Molecular PharmacologyBIOL 149b Molecular Pharmacology[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22b and CHEM 25a andb. NBIO 140b strongly recommended.Covers the essentials of pharmacology andthe study of the actions of chemical agents(drugs, toxins, neurotransmitters, andhormones) that interact with livingsystems. Emphasizes molecularmechanisms of neuropharmacology. Topicsinclude pharmacokinetics, hormone action,autonomic pharmacology, and thepsychopharmacology of drugs of abuse andmental disorders. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Griffith


BIOL 155a Project Laboratory in GeneticsBIOL 155a Project Laboratory in GeneticsBIOL 155a Project Laboratory in GeneticsBIOL 155a Project Laboratory in GeneticsBIOL 155a Project Laboratory in Geneticsand Genomicsand Genomicsand Genomicsand Genomicsand Genomics[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 18a,b and 22a,b.Genetic analysis through laboratoryresearch. Projects include genome-wideanalysis of genes of the bacterium E. coli,and comparative genomic analysis usinggenomic databases and other computerresources. Students develop tools forgenetic analysis and evaluate theirusefulness. Usually offered every year.Ms. Lovett and Mr. Morris


BIOL 172b Growth Control and CancerBIOL 172b Growth Control and CancerBIOL 172b Growth Control and CancerBIOL 172b Growth Control and CancerBIOL 172b Growth Control and Cancer[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b.Covers the fundamental rules of behavior ofcells in multicellular organisms. Examinescellular and molecular mechanisms thatgovern cell growth, differentiation andsurvival in normal cells, as well as how thisregulation is disrupted in cancer. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Ren


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BIOL 174b Stem CellsBIOL 174b Stem CellsBIOL 174b Stem CellsBIOL 174b Stem CellsBIOL 174b Stem Cells[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 22a and BIOL 22b.Stem cells are cells that can both undergoself-renewal and give rise to all cells orspecial cell types of the body. They havethe potential for the restoration of lostorgan function that cannot be achievedthrough traditional drug therapies. Coversstem cell biology, cell differentiation andtransdifferentiation, cell lineagecommitment, gene expression regulation,signal transduction, cell identity memoryand cell therapies. Provides a unique way togain insights into developmental biology,molecular and cell biology, cancer biology,biology of aging, regenerative medicine, aswell as bioethics and health and publicpolicies. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Ren

BIOL 175b Advanced Immunology: TopicsBIOL 175b Advanced Immunology: TopicsBIOL 175b Advanced Immunology: TopicsBIOL 175b Advanced Immunology: TopicsBIOL 175b Advanced Immunology: Topicsin Infectious Diseasein Infectious Diseasein Infectious Diseasein Infectious Diseasein Infectious Disease[ sn ]Prerequisite: BIOL 125a and permission ofthe instructor.An advanced lecture- and literature-basedcourse that will focus on a select group ofmicroorganisms (bacteria, viruses, etc.)considered important in human disease.Topics include mechanisms/determinantsof pathogenicity, organism-specific immuneresponses, immune evasion, vaccines,public health issues, bioterrorism agents.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Press


BIOL 200a ProseminarBIOL 200a ProseminarBIOL 200a ProseminarBIOL 200a ProseminarBIOL 200a ProseminarFor first-year Ph.D. students. Emphasizesthe reading, analysis, and presentation ofscientific papers. There is considerableemphasis on oral presentations and writing.Students will be guided towards preparingresearch papers and grant applications,presenting talks and posters at scientificmeetings, and writing and defending Ph.D.qualifying exams. Also examines howscientists frame important questions anddesign appropriate experiments. Papers willbe chosen by the instructor for discussionsand exercises. Papers focus on one specificresearch topic while encompassing a broadrange of molecular biological, genetic,structural, and biochemical approaches.Usually offered every year.Mr. Goode

BIOL 202d Introduction to GeneticBIOL 202d Introduction to GeneticBIOL 202d Introduction to GeneticBIOL 202d Introduction to GeneticBIOL 202d Introduction to GeneticCounselingCounselingCounselingCounselingCounselingA two-semester sequence that provides thehistorical and theoretical foundations forthe practice of genetic counseling and therole of genetic services within thehealthcare delivery system. Introducesstudents to some of the practical aspects ofgenetic counseling, including casepreparation, pedigree construction/interpretation, and medical documentation.Usually offered every year.Ms. McIntosh

BIOL 203a Proseminar: The Molecular BasisBIOL 203a Proseminar: The Molecular BasisBIOL 203a Proseminar: The Molecular BasisBIOL 203a Proseminar: The Molecular BasisBIOL 203a Proseminar: The Molecular Basisof Genetic Diseasesof Genetic Diseasesof Genetic Diseasesof Genetic Diseasesof Genetic DiseasesCovers the molecular basis of musculardystrophy, fragile X syndrome, cysticfibrosis, Huntington disease, and severalinherited cancer syndromes. A historicalperspective is used for each topic;molecular diagnostics and geneticcounseling issues are addressed as well.Usually offered every year.Ms. Tsipis

BIOL 204b Clinical Genetics IBIOL 204b Clinical Genetics IBIOL 204b Clinical Genetics IBIOL 204b Clinical Genetics IBIOL 204b Clinical Genetics IIntroduction to basic concepts ofbiochemical genetics, cytogenetics, andclinical molecular genetics. Makes use ofclinical cases ranging from single genedisorders to multifactorially determinedconditions and includes problems indysmorphology, inborn errors ofmetabolism, and cancer genetics. Aproblem-solving approach is emphasized.Usually offered every year.Ms. Schneider and Ms. Stoler

BIOL 205b Counseling Theory andBIOL 205b Counseling Theory andBIOL 205b Counseling Theory andBIOL 205b Counseling Theory andBIOL 205b Counseling Theory andTechniqueTechniqueTechniqueTechniqueTechniqueA comprehensive overview of counselingtheory and practice. Topics includelistening, observation, and interview skillsand strategies; family dynamics anddevelopment; coping and adaptationprocesses; referral and consultationprocedures; and ethical principles. Studentsare provided an opportunity to integrateclinical experiences with the coverage oftopics. Usually offered every year.Mr. Rintell

BIOL 206d Genetic Counseling Journal ClubBIOL 206d Genetic Counseling Journal ClubBIOL 206d Genetic Counseling Journal ClubBIOL 206d Genetic Counseling Journal ClubBIOL 206d Genetic Counseling Journal ClubNoncredit.Informal biweekly meeting of students andfaculty at which recent papers arediscussed. Usually offered every year.Staff

BIOL 207a Genetic Counseling: CaseBIOL 207a Genetic Counseling: CaseBIOL 207a Genetic Counseling: CaseBIOL 207a Genetic Counseling: CaseBIOL 207a Genetic Counseling: CaseConferences and Family CounselingConferences and Family CounselingConferences and Family CounselingConferences and Family CounselingConferences and Family CounselingTaught by a team of health careprofessionals. Case studies provide the basisfor discussion of a variety of geneticdisorders and the application of counselingmodalities. Students have an opportunity toshare experiences gained during clinicalinternships. Discussions emphasize theinterplay of medical, psychological, ethical,legal, social, and cultural factors in geneticcounseling. Usually offered every year.Ms. McIntosh and Mr. Rintell

BIOL 211a Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211a Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211a Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211a Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211a Genetic Counseling FieldworkPlacement: Part IPlacement: Part IPlacement: Part IPlacement: Part IPlacement: Part IStudents work one day per week in acommunity-based health serviceorganization, school, clinic, or public healthagency to develop awareness of disability-related issues and the variety ofcommunity-based services for individualswith special needs. Students also observe ina genetics clinic 20-30 hours over thecourse of the semester to gain exposure toconcepts learned in BIOL 202d(Introduction to Genetic Counseling).Periodic course discussions supplement thefieldwork experience.Ms. Lerner

BIOL 211b Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211b Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211b Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211b Genetic Counseling FieldworkBIOL 211b Genetic Counseling FieldworkPlacement: Part IIPlacement: Part IIPlacement: Part IIPlacement: Part IIPlacement: Part IITo begin preparing for clinical geneticsinternships, students participate in avariety of experiences that serve to fosterand integrate the concepts introduced incourses and presentations. Students areexposed to procedures in clinical labsthrough lectures, site visits, and/or labwork. In addition, students continueobservations in a genetics clinic and meetseveral times with a family with a childwith a disability. Periodic coursediscussions supplement the fieldworkexperience.Ms. Lerner

BIOL 212a Genetic Counseling Internship IBIOL 212a Genetic Counseling Internship IBIOL 212a Genetic Counseling Internship IBIOL 212a Genetic Counseling Internship IBIOL 212a Genetic Counseling Internship IStarting in the summer and continuingthrough the fall semester, students worktwo to three days a week under thesupervision of a genetic counselor orclinical geneticist in a prenatal, pediatric,general, cancer, or specialty genetics clinic.Usually offered every year.Ms. McIntosh

BIOL 212e Genetic Counseling Internship IIBIOL 212e Genetic Counseling Internship IIBIOL 212e Genetic Counseling Internship IIBIOL 212e Genetic Counseling Internship IIBIOL 212e Genetic Counseling Internship IIStudents work two to three days a weekunder the supervision of a genetic counseloror clinical geneticist in a prenatal,pediatric, general, cancer, or specialtygenetics clinic and meet once a week todiscuss cases and develop counselingprotocols for some common geneticdisorders. Usually offered every year.Ms. McIntosh

BIOL 213d Genetic Counseling ResearchBIOL 213d Genetic Counseling ResearchBIOL 213d Genetic Counseling ResearchBIOL 213d Genetic Counseling ResearchBIOL 213d Genetic Counseling ResearchProjectProjectProjectProjectProjectStudents are introduced to the basictechniques of social science research andtheir grounding principles in a series ofseminars. In consultation with theprogram’s research coordinator, eachstudent designs and carries out a projectunder the supervision of a researchcommittee. Usually offered every year.Ms. Lerner


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BIOL 214c Genetic Counseling ProcessBIOL 214c Genetic Counseling ProcessBIOL 214c Genetic Counseling ProcessBIOL 214c Genetic Counseling ProcessBIOL 214c Genetic Counseling ProcessGroupGroupGroupGroupGroupIn this small group setting, students canshare and learn from their collectiveexperiences in their field placements,courses, and individual lives and have theopportunity to process and integrate theexperience of becoming a genetic counselor.Usually offered every semester.Mr. Cunningham

BIOL 215b Readings in Molecular BiologyBIOL 215b Readings in Molecular BiologyBIOL 215b Readings in Molecular BiologyBIOL 215b Readings in Molecular BiologyBIOL 215b Readings in Molecular BiologyA combination of readings and clinicallaboratory work to provide students with anin-depth understanding of the molecularbiology of several human genetic diseasesand the techniques used for their diagnosis.Usually offered every year.Ms. Tsipis

BIOL 220a Clinical Genetics IIBIOL 220a Clinical Genetics IIBIOL 220a Clinical Genetics IIBIOL 220a Clinical Genetics IIBIOL 220a Clinical Genetics IIPrerequisite: Completion of BIOL 204b orpermission of the instructor.Continuation of BIOL 204b with emphasison the genetic and developmental disordersof most major organ systems. A case-based,problem-solving approach is emphasized.Usually offered every year.Mr. Korf or Staff

BIOL 224b The RNA WorldBIOL 224b The RNA WorldBIOL 224b The RNA WorldBIOL 224b The RNA WorldBIOL 224b The RNA WorldPrerequisite: BCHM 100a, BIOL 105b(formerly BIBC 105b), or permission of theinstructor.This course employs seminars and lecturesto approach a wide range of topics in RNAresearch. Topics include RNA enzymes,RNA structure, protein-RNA interactions,pre-MRNA splicing, and RNA localization.Ms. Moore and Mr. Rosbash

BIOL 236b Genetics, Law, and Social PolicyBIOL 236b Genetics, Law, and Social PolicyBIOL 236b Genetics, Law, and Social PolicyBIOL 236b Genetics, Law, and Social PolicyBIOL 236b Genetics, Law, and Social PolicyExplores advances in human genetics, theclinical and economic benefits promised bynew tests, problems generated by our newability to manipulate our biological future.Analyzes the role of government inregulating technological development andthe legal doctrines of privacy, informedconsent, and professional liability. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Roche

BIOL 300a Biological ResearchBIOL 300a Biological ResearchBIOL 300a Biological ResearchBIOL 300a Biological ResearchBIOL 300a Biological ResearchPrimarily for the first-year student with thepurpose of introducing him or her tobiological research and to the work inprogress in the laboratories of a number offaculty members. In consultation with thegraduate advisor, the student plans asequence of such tenures, each comprisingnine weeks or more, and then carries outexperimental investigations under theguidance of the faculty members involved.Usually offered every year.Staff

BIOL 300b Biological ResearchBIOL 300b Biological ResearchBIOL 300b Biological ResearchBIOL 300b Biological ResearchBIOL 300b Biological ResearchPrimarily for the first-year student with thepurpose of introducing him or her tobiological research and to the work inprogress in the laboratories of a number offaculty members. In consultation with thegraduate advisor, the student plans asequence of such tenures, each comprisingnine weeks or more, and then carries outexperimental investigations under theguidance of the faculty members involved.Usually offered every year.Staff

BIOL 305d Topics in Molecular GeneticsBIOL 305d Topics in Molecular GeneticsBIOL 305d Topics in Molecular GeneticsBIOL 305d Topics in Molecular GeneticsBIOL 305d Topics in Molecular Geneticsand Developmentand Developmentand Developmentand Developmentand DevelopmentUsually offered every year.Mr. Welte

NBIO 306d Topics in NeurobiologyNBIO 306d Topics in NeurobiologyNBIO 306d Topics in NeurobiologyNBIO 306d Topics in NeurobiologyNBIO 306d Topics in NeurobiologyUsually offered every year.Mr. Katz

BIOL 316d Mechanisms of RecombinationBIOL 316d Mechanisms of RecombinationBIOL 316d Mechanisms of RecombinationBIOL 316d Mechanisms of RecombinationBIOL 316d Mechanisms of RecombinationUsually offered every year.Mr. Haber and Ms. Lovett

NBIO 340d Systems/ComputationalNBIO 340d Systems/ComputationalNBIO 340d Systems/ComputationalNBIO 340d Systems/ComputationalNBIO 340d Systems/ComputationalNeuroscience Journal ClubNeuroscience Journal ClubNeuroscience Journal ClubNeuroscience Journal ClubNeuroscience Journal ClubUsually offered every year.Mr. Lisman

BIOL 350d Graduate Student ResearchBIOL 350d Graduate Student ResearchBIOL 350d Graduate Student ResearchBIOL 350d Graduate Student ResearchBIOL 350d Graduate Student ResearchSeminarSeminarSeminarSeminarSeminarUsually offered every year.Staff

BIOL 401d Dissertation ResearchBIOL 401d Dissertation ResearchBIOL 401d Dissertation ResearchBIOL 401d Dissertation ResearchBIOL 401d Dissertation ResearchIndependent research for the Ph.D. degree.Specific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff







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Department of

MusicCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)Master of ArtsMaster of Fine ArtsDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorThe Department of Music offers a broad-based undergraduatemajor that combines the study of history, theory, composition,and performance. The core of the program consists of the study ofthe theory (with associated labs that provide further training inthe musicianship skills necessary for all musical endeavors) andhistory of Western music. This core is complemented byadditional study in one of four areas:

CompositionCompositionCompositionCompositionCompositionThe track in composition develops skills in composition andanalysis through courses in composition selected in consultationwith the faculty advisor.

Cultural StudiesCultural StudiesCultural StudiesCultural StudiesCultural StudiesThe track in cultural studies encourages students to develop anunderstanding of music of various traditions in their cultural andsocial contexts. Students in this interdisciplinary track selectcourses in cultural studies from offerings in the schools ofcreative arts, social sciences, and humanities.

HistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryThe track in history allows students to focus on the place ofmusic in history through elective courses on historical topicschosen in consultation with the faculty advisor. Students areencouraged to select these courses from related disciplines tofocus on a particular time or place.

PerformancePerformancePerformancePerformancePerformanceThe track in performance, open to highly qualified students byaudition, develops skill in performance through private study aswell as through elective courses selected in consultation withthe faculty advisor. Students also present junior and seniorrecitals.

Graduate Program in MusicGraduate Program in MusicGraduate Program in MusicGraduate Program in MusicGraduate Program in MusicThe department offers graduate programs in two areas:composition and theory, and musicology. The department alsooffers, in conjunction with the program in women’s and genderstudies, a joint M.A. in music & women’s and gender studies.

Composition and TheoryComposition and TheoryComposition and TheoryComposition and TheoryComposition and TheoryThe department offers three degree programs in composition andtheory: M.A. (normally one year), M.F.A. (normally two years),and Ph.D. (normally two or more years following the completionof M.F.A. requirements). The programs are designed to helpstudents develop a command of the craft of composition. Thatobjective is supported by studies in theory and analysis and inelectro-acoustic music.

MusicologyMusicologyMusicologyMusicologyMusicologyThe department offers three degree programs in musicology: M.A.(normally one year), M.F.A. (normally two years), and Ph.D. (normallytwo or more years following the completion of M.F.A. requirements).The programs offer an integrated approach to the understanding of thenature, structural basis, and historical development of music.Students may elect to emphasize or concentrate in music history, orin theory and analysis. In the music history program, a variety oftechniques and methodologies, including source studies, styledevelopment, and historiography, are applied to different repertoriesand historical problems. The theory and analysis program featureswork in the history of theory as well as analytic work in the contextof theory construction involving the evaluation of pretonal, tonal, andcontemporary analytic models. Courses consist of proseminars andseminars: proseminars survey an array of topics illustrating therepresentative avenues of research and methodological approacheswhile seminars typically concentrate on a single topic.

Music & Women’s and Gender StudiesMusic & Women’s and Gender StudiesMusic & Women’s and Gender StudiesMusic & Women’s and Gender StudiesMusic & Women’s and Gender StudiesThe department offers an interdisciplinary program with women’sand gender studies, leading to a joint M.A. in music & women’s andgender studies. Topics include feminist theory, gender studies,cultural history, and the investigation of work by and about women.


Students wishing to major in music should arrange to meet with theundergraduate advising head, who will refer them to the facultyadvisors for their specific track and provide both written guidelinesand examples of elective courses for each track. Before admission tothe major, candidates will normally pass MUS 101a and b, withaccompanying labs MUS 102a and b, preferably during their first year,and must demonstrate competence at the keyboard.

Instruction under the basic piano program is offered for those who aredeficient at the keyboard. The required proficiency must normally bedemonstrated by the end of the sophomore year. No fee is charged forthis instruction and no credit is granted.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, asspecified in an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to this area of study. Students are advised to submit scoreson the Graduate Record Examination. Applications received after thedeadline will be considered on a rolling basis until the program isfilled.

Applicants for study in composition and theorycomposition and theorycomposition and theorycomposition and theorycomposition and theory are required to submitevidence of qualification in the form of examples of original work inmusical composition; they must also take a departmental written testin basic musicianship. Applicants for admission in musicologymusicologymusicologymusicologymusicology shouldsubmit examples of their prose writing on music. Musicologyapplicants wishing to specialize in theory and analysistheory and analysistheory and analysistheory and analysistheory and analysis should alsosubmit examples of advanced work in musical theory.

Admission is granted for one academic year at a time. Readmissionwill be refused in cases where students have not demonstrated acapacity for acceptable graduate work.

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Mary Ruth Ray, Chair and Faculty AdvisorMary Ruth Ray, Chair and Faculty AdvisorMary Ruth Ray, Chair and Faculty AdvisorMary Ruth Ray, Chair and Faculty AdvisorMary Ruth Ray, Chair and Faculty Advisor(Performance Track)(Performance Track)(Performance Track)(Performance Track)(Performance Track)Viola, Lydian String Quartet.

Martin BoykanMartin BoykanMartin BoykanMartin BoykanMartin BoykanComposition. Analysis.

Eric ChafeEric ChafeEric ChafeEric ChafeEric ChafeMusic of Monteverdi. Bach. Wagner.Seventeenth century. Postromantic music.Twentieth-century music. Analysis.

Yu-Hui ChangYu-Hui ChangYu-Hui ChangYu-Hui ChangYu-Hui ChangComposition. Theory and analysis.

Eric Chasalow, Graduate AdvisorEric Chasalow, Graduate AdvisorEric Chasalow, Graduate AdvisorEric Chasalow, Graduate AdvisorEric Chasalow, Graduate Advisor(Composition)(Composition)(Composition)(Composition)(Composition)Composition. Analysis. Electronic music.

Judith EissenbergJudith EissenbergJudith EissenbergJudith EissenbergJudith EissenbergViolin, Lydian String Quartet. Chambermusic performance and analysis.

Joshua GordonJoshua GordonJoshua GordonJoshua GordonJoshua GordonCello, Lydian String Quartet. Performanceand analysis.

Neal HamptonNeal HamptonNeal HamptonNeal HamptonNeal HamptonDirector, Brandeis Orchestra. Jazz history.

Allan Keiler, Graduate AdvisorAllan Keiler, Graduate AdvisorAllan Keiler, Graduate AdvisorAllan Keiler, Graduate AdvisorAllan Keiler, Graduate Advisor(Musicology); Graduate Advisor (Music &(Musicology); Graduate Advisor (Music &(Musicology); Graduate Advisor (Music &(Musicology); Graduate Advisor (Music &(Musicology); Graduate Advisor (Music &Women’s and Gender Studies)Women’s and Gender Studies)Women’s and Gender Studies)Women’s and Gender Studies)Women’s and Gender Studies)Nineteenth-century music. Theory andanalysis. Beethoven.

Michael McGrade, Faculty Advisor (HistoryMichael McGrade, Faculty Advisor (HistoryMichael McGrade, Faculty Advisor (HistoryMichael McGrade, Faculty Advisor (HistoryMichael McGrade, Faculty Advisor (HistoryTrack)Track)Track)Track)Track)Chant. Sacred polyphony of the late-15thand early-16th centuries. Baroque music.Opera.

Sarah MeadSarah MeadSarah MeadSarah MeadSarah MeadDirector, Brandeis Early Music Ensemble.The Authenticity Question.

Bob NieskeBob NieskeBob NieskeBob NieskeBob NieskeDirector, Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Bass. Jazzimprovisation and composition.

James OlesenJames OlesenJames OlesenJames OlesenJames OlesenChorus. Chamber Choir. Director,performance activities.

David Rakowski, Undergraduate AdvisingDavid Rakowski, Undergraduate AdvisingDavid Rakowski, Undergraduate AdvisingDavid Rakowski, Undergraduate AdvisingDavid Rakowski, Undergraduate AdvisingHead and Faculty Advisor (CompositionHead and Faculty Advisor (CompositionHead and Faculty Advisor (CompositionHead and Faculty Advisor (CompositionHead and Faculty Advisor (CompositionTrack)Track)Track)Track)Track)Composition. Theory and analysis.

Daniel StepnerDaniel StepnerDaniel StepnerDaniel StepnerDaniel StepnerViolin, Lydian String Quartet. Performanceand analysis.

Vocal InstructorsVocal InstructorsVocal InstructorsVocal InstructorsVocal Instructors

Pamela Dellal, mezzo-sopranoMaggie Galloway, jazz vocalsPamela Wolfe, soprano

Instrumental InstructorsInstrumental InstructorsInstrumental InstructorsInstrumental InstructorsInstrumental Instructors

Jill Dreeben, FluteSusan Gall, FluteLaura Ahlbeck, OboeMargo McGowan, ClarinetMargaret Phillips, BassoonTom Hall, SaxophoneNona Gainsforth, French HornDana Russian, TrumpetJeffrey Roberts, Jazz and Classical GuitarElizabeth Foulser, Double BassRobert Schulz, PercussionEvan Hirsch, PianoJean Meltaus, PianoBen Cook, Jazz PianoFrances Fitch, HarpsichordChrista Rakich, Organ


A.A.A.A.A. Music majors choose one of four tracks: composition, culturalstudies, history, or performance. These tracks combine corecourses in theory and history and electives chosen inconsultation with the undergraduate advising head and thefaculty advisor. Students are encouraged to develop areas ofinterest within the track, in consultation with the respectiveadvisor, and to choose appropriate electives for these areas.

Composition TrackComposition TrackComposition TrackComposition TrackComposition TrackCore courses1. Theory (six semesters): MUS 101a and 101b (with associatedlabs MUS 102a and b), and MUS 103a and 103b (with associatedlabs MUS 104a and b). Placement at the appropriate level isdetermined by an examination given at the beginning of thesemester. Students may be exempted from any portion of thissequence by examination.

2. History (three semesters): MUS 131b or MUS 132a, MUS 133a(required), MUS 134b or MUS 135b.

ElectivesThree semesters of courses from music and/or related disciplines,of which two are to be music courses numbered 89 or higher, tobe approved by the faculty advisor. MUS 111a and b (PrivateInstruction: Instrumentalists), or 112a and b (Private Instruction:Voice), may be taken once only for major credit.

Electives in Music for Composition Track: MUS 6b, MUS 105a/b,MUS 106a, MUS 107a, MUS 108b, MUS109b, MUS190a,MUS 193a

Electives outside of the music department: THA 50b, Film 100a,PHYS 29a/b; other courses as approved by track advisor.

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Cultural Studies TrackCultural Studies TrackCultural Studies TrackCultural Studies TrackCultural Studies TrackCore courses1. Theory (three semesters): MUS 101a and 101b (with associated labsMUS 102a and b) or MUS 103a and 103b (with associated labs MUS104a and b). Placement at the appropriate level is determined by anexamination given at the beginning of the semester. Students may beexempted from any portion of this sequence by examination.

2. History (two semesters): MUS 133a plus one additional historycourse (MUS 131b, MUS 132a, MUS 134b or MUS 135b).

3. MUS 3b and MUS 31b (or alternate courses with permission of thedepartment).

ElectivesFive semesters of courses from music and/or related disciplines, ofwhich two are to be music courses numbered 89 or higher, to beapproved by the faculty advisor. MUS 111a and b (Private Instruction:Instrumentalists), or 112a and b (Private Instruction: Voice), may betaken once only for major credit.

Electives in Music for the Cultural Studies Track: Music courses asappropriate.

Electives outside of the music department: ANTH 1a , ANTH 26a,ANTH 112a, ANTH 126b, ANTH 128b, ANTH 129b, ANTH 184b,COEX 250a, COML 101a, COML 111b, COML 170a, ECS 100a/b, ED101b, ENG 64b, ENG 101a, ENG 151b, ENG 161a, ENG 177b, FA 20b,FA 75a, GECS 170a, HIST 61a, HIST 132b, HIST 169a, HIST 179a, IGS10a, NEJS 184a, PHIL 113b, RECS 149b, SOC 109b, SOC 120b, SOC128a, SOC 154a, WMNS 105b, courses from the MA Program inCultural Production, as appropriate; other courses as approved bytrack advisor.

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History TrackHistory TrackHistory TrackHistory TrackHistory TrackCore courses1. Theory (six semesters): MUS 101a and 101b (with associatedlabs MUS 102a and b), and MUS 103a and 103b (with associatedlabs MUS 104a and b). Placement at the appropriate level isdetermined by an examination given at the beginning of thesemester. Students may be exempted from any portion of thissequence by examination.


ElectivesThree semesters of courses from music and/or related disciplines,to be approved by the faculty advisor. Music courses mustnumber 89 or higher; MUS 111a and b (Private Instruction:Instrumentalists), or 112a and b (Private Instruction: Voice), maybe taken once only for major credit.

Electives in Music for the History Track: MUS 131b – 135b(exclusive of three courses meeting the history requirement),MUS110b, MUS 150a, MUS 183b.

Electives outside of the music department: AAAS 79b, AMST100b, AMST 169a, ECS 100b, ENG 47b, ENG 71a, ENG 174b, FA51a, FA 170b, FREN 135a, GER 120a, HIST 130a, HIST 147a,RECS 148a; other courses as approved by track advisor.

Performance TrackPerformance TrackPerformance TrackPerformance TrackPerformance TrackThe performance track is available to qualified students byaudition (normally at the end of the sophomore year).

Core courses1. Theory (six semesters): MUS 101a and 101b (with associatedlabs MUS 102a and b), and MUS 103a and 103b (with associatedlabs MUS 104a and b). Placement at the appropriate level isdetermined by an examination given at the beginning of thesemester. Students may be exempted from any portion of thissequence by examination.


3. Private lessons and ensemble.

4. Recitals in the junior (MUS 117a and b) and senior year (MUS118a and b). The recital in the senior year may be taken as 99d(Senior Project) by petition.

ElectivesThree additional electives numbered 89 or higher, concernedprimarily with issues of performance, to be approved by thefaculty advisor. MUS 111a and b (Private Instruction:Instrumentalists), or 112a and b (Private Instruction: Voice), maybe taken once only for major credit.

Electives in Music for the Performance Track: MUS 109b, MUS110b, MUS 113a, MUS 116a/b, MUS 191a.

Electives outside of the music department: ED 101b, ENG 151b,THA 4a, other theater courses as appropriate to the skill leveland area of interest; other courses as approved by track advisor.

B.B.B.B.B. Alternate programs: At any time prior to the completion of thejunior year, the student may, in consultation with his or heradvisor, submit an alternate proposal for the completion of themajor. Such proposals will be considered by the department onthe basis of their coherence and appropriateness to specific goals.

C.C.C.C.C. All majors in music are required to participate in a MusicDepartment ensemble (such as Early Music Ensemble, ChamberMusic, Orchestra, Chorus, Jazz Ensemble) with or without credit,for four semesters.

D.D.D.D.D. Additional requirements for candidates for degrees withdistinction: To be eligible for honors in music, candidates mustdemonstrate superior ability through their overall record and acapacity for independent thought beyond the limits of their courseprogram (such as a written thesis, an approved project in originalcomposition, or a senior recital).


The minor in music consists of the equivalent of six semestercourses:

A.A.A.A.A. Theory (three semesters): MUS 101a and 101b (with associated labsMUS 102a and b) or MUS 103a and 103b (with associated labs MUS104a and b). Placement at the appropriate level is determined by anexamination given at the beginning of the semester. Students may beexempted from any portion of this sequence by examination.

B.B.B.B.B. History (two semesters): chosen from MUS 131b – MUS 135b.

C.C.C.C.C. One additional music course: MUS 3b, MUS 6b, or any othercourse numbered higher than 20.


Composition and TheoryComposition and TheoryComposition and TheoryComposition and TheoryComposition and TheoryA.A.A.A.A. Six courses at the graduate level: seminars in composition,proseminars in tonal writing; proseminars and seminars in tonal andnontonal analysis.

B. B. B. B. B. A composition that is begun during the first semester, completedin time to be performed in the spring graduate composers’ concert.

C.C.C.C.C. One year of residency.

D. D. D. D. D. Attendance at departmental colloquia.

MusicologyMusicologyMusicologyMusicologyMusicologyA. A. A. A. A. Six courses at the graduate level: proseminars and seminars inmusicology (including an array of courses in different historicalperiods, in music analysis, and in history of theory).

B.B.B.B.B. Satisfy the language requirement in French or German.

C. C. C. C. C. A seminar paper written during the first semester, expanded withindependent supervision of a faculty member during the secondsemester.

D.D.D.D.D. One year of residency.

E. E. E. E. E. Attendance at departmental colloquia.

Requirements for the Degree of Master of Fine ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of Fine ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of Fine ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of Fine ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of Fine Arts

Composition and TheoryComposition and TheoryComposition and TheoryComposition and TheoryComposition and TheoryA.A.A.A.A. Twelve courses at the graduate level: proseminars and seminars incomposition, seminars in tonal and nontonal analysis, a course inelectro-acoustic music (or demonstrate a proficiency).

B.B.B.B.B. Satisfy the language requirement in one language (French, German,Italian, or another language by petition).

C.C.C.C.C. Examinations: Demonstration of competence by means of aportfolio review and written general examination at the end of thesecond year of study.

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D.D.D.D.D. Thesis: An original composition, the scope to be approved bythe faculty in composition.

E.E.E.E.E. Two years of residency.

F.F.F.F.F. Attendance at departmental colloquia.

MusicologyMusicologyMusicologyMusicologyMusicologyA.A.A.A.A. Twelve courses at the graduate level: proseminars andseminars in musicology (including an array of courses in differenthistorical periods, in music analysis, and in history of theory).

B.B.B.B.B. Satisfy the language requirement in French and German.Students may substitute another language for French by petition.The German requirement should be satisfied by the end of thefirst year.

C.C.C.C.C. Thesis: Either a thesis that is an analytical or historical studyof a topic acceptable to the music faculty or revised copies of twoseminar papers that have been certified by the seminar instructorand at least one other faculty member as demonstrating a highdegree of competence in research writing. Two copies of thethesis must be submitted to the department chair in final formno later than December 1 for a February degree, or April 1 for aMay degree.

D.D.D.D.D. Two years of residency.

E.E.E.E.E. Attendance at departmental colloquia.

Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inMusic & Women’s and Gender StudiesMusic & Women’s and Gender StudiesMusic & Women’s and Gender StudiesMusic & Women’s and Gender StudiesMusic & Women’s and Gender Studies

A.A.A.A.A. WMGS 205a or another course designated as a foundationalcourse.

B. B. B. B. B. One course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198a,or the Feminist Inquiry course offered through the GraduateConsortium in Women’s Studies, or an alternate).

C. C. C. C. C. Two courses at the graduate level listed as electives inwomen’s and gender studies, one in music, and one from anotherdepartment.

D. D. D. D. D. Two courses at the graduate level in the music department.

E.E.E.E.E. Participation in the fall semester noncredit women’s andgender studies graduate proseminar.

F.F.F.F.F. Attendance at all departmental colloquia.

GGGGG. Thesis: An analytical or historical study of a topic with awomen’s and gender studies focus, approved by the programadvisor and the Women’s and Gender Studies GraduateCommittee; the thesis can be a chapter of a dissertation, anexpanded and revised seminar paper, or other substantial study;the thesis is certified by the program advisor and at least oneother faculty member. Two copies of the thesis must besubmitted to the department chair in final form no later thanDecember 1 for a February degree, or April 1 for a May degree.


Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementOne year.


Composition and TheoryComposition and TheoryComposition and TheoryComposition and TheoryComposition and TheoryAAAAA. Sixteen courses at the graduate level.

B. B. B. B. B. Teaching: Preparation of graduate students for teaching careers isan integral part of the Ph.D. programs in music. Beginning with thesecond year of residence, Ph.D. candidates in composition participateas teaching fellows in the relevant undergraduate courses, for aminimum of five semesters. All teaching comes under the guidance ofthe primary course instructors and the department chair.

C. C. C. C. C. Satisfy the language requirement in one language (French, German,Italian, or another language by petition).

D.D.D.D.D. Examinations: General examinations during the second year. Oralqualifying examination in the third year.

E.E.E.E.E. Dissertation: An original musical composition and a thesis on atheoretical or analytical subject. Two copies of the thesis, as well asan abstract not to exceed 350 words in length, should be submitted tothe department or committee chair no later than December 1 for aFebruary degree, or March 1 for a May degree, of the academic year inwhich the Ph.D. degree is to be conferred. Upon completion of thethesis, the candidate is expected to defend it in a final oralexamination. The faculty in composition attempts to arrange for theperformance of dissertation compositions whenever possible.

F.F.F.F.F. Three years of residency.

G.G.G.G.G. Attendance at departmental colloquia.

MusicologyMusicologyMusicologyMusicologyMusicologyA. A. A. A. A. Satisfactory completion of all requirements for the M.F.A. exceptthe thesis.

B.B.B.B.B. Teaching: Preparation of graduate students for teaching careers isan integral part of the Ph.D. programs in music. Beginning with thesecond year of residence, Ph.D. candidates in musicology participateas teaching fellows in the relevant undergraduate courses, for aminimum of five semesters. All teaching comes under the guidance ofthe primary course instructors and the department chair.

C.C.C.C.C. Examination: At the end of the second year, candidates mustdemonstrate competence by means of a written general examination.

D.D.D.D.D. Four courses at the graduate level, normally MUS 401d(Dissertation Research), or other courses as recommended by thefaculty.

E.E.E.E.E. Dissertation proposal: 15-20 page prospectus of the dissertationdeveloped in consultation with the dissertation advisor and presentedto the faculty for their approval, no later than the end of the thirdyear of residency.

F.F.F.F.F. Dissertation on a historical, theoretical, or analytical subject. Twocopies of the doctoral dissertation, as well as an abstract of thedissertation not to exceed 350 words in length, should be submittedto the department or committee chair no later than December 1 for aFebruary degree, or March 1 for a May degree, of the academic year inwhich the Ph.D. degree is to be conferred.

Dissertations should demonstrate the competence of the candidate asan independent investigator, his or her critical ability, andeffectiveness of expression. Upon completion of the dissertation, thecandidate is expected to defend it in a final oral examination.

G.G.G.G.G. Three years of residency.

H.H.H.H.H. Attendance at departmental colloquia.

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Master’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeStudents may normally hold only one master’s degree in thedepartment. For example, a student who earns the joint M.A.degree in music & women’s and gender studies may not apply forthe M.F.A. in musicology.

Language RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage examinations to test reading proficiency areadministered by the music department. Students will be asked totranslate several passages with the aid of a dictionary. Foreignlanguage course credits do not in themselves constitutefulfillment of the language requirements. Examinations will beoffered once per semester. In case of failure, an examination maybe taken more than once.

Instrumental ProficiencyInstrumental ProficiencyInstrumental ProficiencyInstrumental ProficiencyInstrumental ProficiencyAt least moderate proficiency at the piano is required of allcandidates for advanced degrees.

Electronic Music studiosElectronic Music studiosElectronic Music studiosElectronic Music studiosElectronic Music studiosTwo studios with facilities for the composition of electronicmusic are available to qualified student composers. Director:Mr. Chasalow.

Special Notes Relating to the School of Creative ArtsSpecial Notes Relating to the School of Creative ArtsSpecial Notes Relating to the School of Creative ArtsSpecial Notes Relating to the School of Creative ArtsSpecial Notes Relating to the School of Creative ArtsDistribution RequirementDistribution RequirementDistribution RequirementDistribution RequirementDistribution Requirement

Please note that ensembles and private instruction (MUS 10a and bthrough MUS 15a and b, MUS 111/112 a and b, and MUS 116a and b)yield half-course credit each; therefore two semesters of ensemble orone semester of private instruction plus the co-requisite ensemble arerequired to fulfill the creative arts distribution requirement.



MUS 1a Introduction to MusicMUS 1a Introduction to MusicMUS 1a Introduction to MusicMUS 1a Introduction to MusicMUS 1a Introduction to Music[ ca ]A general introduction to the materials andforms of music, and a study of musicalliterature. Training in analytical listening,based on selected listening assignments.Open to non-majors who are assumed tohave little or no previous knowledge ofmusic. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Keiler

MUS 2a The Western Tradition as SeenMUS 2a The Western Tradition as SeenMUS 2a The Western Tradition as SeenMUS 2a The Western Tradition as SeenMUS 2a The Western Tradition as Seenthrough Chamber Musicthrough Chamber Musicthrough Chamber Musicthrough Chamber Musicthrough Chamber Music[ ca ]The focus will be on the string quartet andmusic for strings and keyboard. Key worksfrom the Baroque through recent music willbe performed, examined, and placed incultural context. Composers representedwill include Bach, Haydn, Mozart,Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms,Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Schoenberg,and Ives. Usually offered every second year.Lydian String Quartet and Mr. McGrade

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MUS 3b Introduction to World MusicMUS 3b Introduction to World MusicMUS 3b Introduction to World MusicMUS 3b Introduction to World MusicMUS 3b Introduction to World Music[ ca nw ]Develops active listening skills which willbe used in the study of music from threenon-Western societies. Students willbecome better listeners and will gain anappreciation for the various roles musicplays in society. Usually offered every year.Mr. McGrade

MUS 5a Fundamentals of MusicMUS 5a Fundamentals of MusicMUS 5a Fundamentals of MusicMUS 5a Fundamentals of MusicMUS 5a Fundamentals of Music[ ca ]For the general student with no musicalbackground. Two hours a week will bedevoted to the notation of music, includingscales, intervals, keys, triads, rhythm, andmeter. The third hour will be devoted tosight singing and dictation. Readingknowledge of music is not required; aplacement exam to be given before the firstday of instruction is required. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

MUS 6b A Cappella ArrangingMUS 6b A Cappella ArrangingMUS 6b A Cappella ArrangingMUS 6b A Cappella ArrangingMUS 6b A Cappella Arranging[ ca ]Prerequisite: MUS 5a.Writing for unaccompanied voices invarious styles, including chordal, folk song,jazz, and pop. Arrangements will be sung inclass when feasible. Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

MUS 10a Early Music EnsembleMUS 10a Early Music EnsembleMUS 10a Early Music EnsembleMUS 10a Early Music EnsembleMUS 10a Early Music EnsembleOffered exclusively on a credit/no creditbasis. Yields two semester-hours credit (onehalf-course credit). Open to singers andinstrumentalists interested in learningabout the historical ancestors of theirmodern instruments. Instrumental and/orvocal experience and competency in sight-reading required. A maximum of fourcourse credits will be allowed for allenrollments in Ensemble (10a,b-15a,b) aloneor Private Instruction and Ensembletogether. May be undertaken as anextracurricular, noncredit activity byregistering in the XC section.Examines the performance of music writtenbefore 1700. A large number of historicalinstruments are available for student useand instruction. Solo, ensemble, and one-on-a-part opportunities. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Mead

MUS 10b Early Music EnsembleMUS 10b Early Music EnsembleMUS 10b Early Music EnsembleMUS 10b Early Music EnsembleMUS 10b Early Music EnsembleContinuation of MUS 10a. See MUS 10a forspecial notes and course description.Usually offered every year.Ms. Mead

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MUS 11a Chamber ChoirMUS 11a Chamber ChoirMUS 11a Chamber ChoirMUS 11a Chamber ChoirMUS 11a Chamber ChoirOffered exclusively on a credit/no creditbasis. Yields two semester-hours credit (onehalf-course credit). Vocal experience andsight-reading skill required. A maximum offour course credits will be allowed for allenrollments in Ensemble (10a,b-15a,b) aloneor Private Instruction and Ensembletogether. May be undertaken as anextracurricular, noncredit activity byregistering in the XC section.Explores unusual repertory, Bach cantatas,17th-century oratorios, 16th-century motetsand madrigals, 19th-century lieder, and20th-century works. Singers prepareindependently outside of scheduledrehearsals. Opportunities for one-on-a-partensemble singing and solo works. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Olesen

MUS 11b Chamber ChoirMUS 11b Chamber ChoirMUS 11b Chamber ChoirMUS 11b Chamber ChoirMUS 11b Chamber ChoirContinuation of MUS 11a. See MUS 11a forspecial notes and course description.Usually offered every year.Mr. Olesen

MUS 12a University ChorusMUS 12a University ChorusMUS 12a University ChorusMUS 12a University ChorusMUS 12a University ChorusOffered exclusively on a credit/no-creditbasis. Yields two semester-hours credit (onehalf-course credit). Admission by theconsent of the instructor based on anaudition. A maximum of four course creditswill be allowed for all enrollments inEnsemble (10a,b-15a,b) alone or PrivateInstruction and Ensemble together. May beundertaken as an extracurricular, noncreditactivity by registering in the XC section.Performs in concert great literature fromthe 16th to the 20th centuries. Aspects ofsinging, musicianship skills, and ensemble-building are emphasized. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Olesen

MUS 12b University ChorusMUS 12b University ChorusMUS 12b University ChorusMUS 12b University ChorusMUS 12b University ChorusContinuation of MUS 12a. See MUS 12a forspecial notes and course description.Usually offered every year.Mr. Olesen

MUS 13a Jazz EnsembleMUS 13a Jazz EnsembleMUS 13a Jazz EnsembleMUS 13a Jazz EnsembleMUS 13a Jazz EnsembleOffered exclusively on a credit/no-creditbasis. Yields two semester-hours credit (onehalf-course credit). Admission by theconsent of the instructor based on anaudition. A maximum of four course creditswill be allowed for all enrollments inEnsemble (10a,b-15a,b) alone or PrivateInstruction and Ensemble together. May beundertaken as an extracurricular, noncreditactivity by registering in the XC section.The Brandeis Jazz Ensemble has about 15musicians. Instrumentation is differentdepending on who auditions. Repertoirewill include charts by Mingus, Ellington,Gil Evans, Sun Ra, and others, as well asarrangements and original compositions bythe director. Students are also encouragedto write for the group. Experienceimprovising is not essential, but studentsmust be able to read well and not be afraidto practice. Usually offered every year.Mr. Nieske

MUS 13b Jazz EnsembleMUS 13b Jazz EnsembleMUS 13b Jazz EnsembleMUS 13b Jazz EnsembleMUS 13b Jazz EnsembleContinuation of MUS 13a. See MUS 13a forspecial notes and course description.Usually offered every year.Mr. Nieske

MUS 14a OrchestraMUS 14a OrchestraMUS 14a OrchestraMUS 14a OrchestraMUS 14a OrchestraOffered exclusively on a credit/no-creditbasis. Yields two semester-hours credit (onehalf-course credit). Admission by theconsent of the instructor based on anaudition before the director of theorchestra. A maximum of four coursecredits will be allowed for all enrollmentsin Ensemble (10a,b-15a,b) alone or PrivateInstruction and Ensemble together. May beundertaken as an extracurricular, noncreditactivity by registering in the XC section.The ensemble gives several concerts eachyear, sometimes joining with the chorus toperform large-scale works. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Hampton

MUS 14b OrchestraMUS 14b OrchestraMUS 14b OrchestraMUS 14b OrchestraMUS 14b OrchestraContinuation of MUS 14a. See MUS 14a forspecial notes and course description.Usually offered every year.Mr. Hampton

MUS 15a Wind EnsembleMUS 15a Wind EnsembleMUS 15a Wind EnsembleMUS 15a Wind EnsembleMUS 15a Wind EnsembleOffered exclusively on a credit/no-creditbasis. Yields two semester-hours credit (onehalf-course credit). Admission by theconsent of the instructor based on anaudition before the director of theorchestra. A maximum of four coursecredits will be allowed for all enrollmentsin Ensemble (10a,b-15a,b) alone or PrivateInstruction and Ensemble together. May beundertaken as an extracurricular, noncreditactivity by registering in the XC section.The Wind Ensemble gives one to twoconcerts a semester. Members of the WindEnsemble may be asked to play with theorchestra as needed for large-scale works.Usually offered every year.Mr. Hampton

MUS 15b Wind EnsembleMUS 15b Wind EnsembleMUS 15b Wind EnsembleMUS 15b Wind EnsembleMUS 15b Wind EnsembleContinuation of MUS 15a. See MUS 15a forspecial notes and course description.Usually offered every year.Mr. Hampton

MUS 19b A Way of Listening: Exploring theMUS 19b A Way of Listening: Exploring theMUS 19b A Way of Listening: Exploring theMUS 19b A Way of Listening: Exploring theMUS 19b A Way of Listening: Exploring theCreative Process in American ExperimentalCreative Process in American ExperimentalCreative Process in American ExperimentalCreative Process in American ExperimentalCreative Process in American ExperimentalMusicMusicMusicMusicMusic[ ca ]Course consists of lecture-discussion aswell as ensemble performance. Studentsdevelop an understanding of creativeexpression through making music in afound-object percussion ensemble. Readingsin American philosophy, experimentalcomposition, and the psychology ofcreativity develop a self-awareness of thecreative process and contextualize classprojects.Staff

MUS 31b Music and GlobalizationMUS 31b Music and GlobalizationMUS 31b Music and GlobalizationMUS 31b Music and GlobalizationMUS 31b Music and Globalization[ ca ]Examines the forces—social, economic,political, and technological—that bringmusical cultures into contact with oneanother and studies the resultingtransformations. Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

MUS 32b Everybody Sings the Blues: A JazzMUS 32b Everybody Sings the Blues: A JazzMUS 32b Everybody Sings the Blues: A JazzMUS 32b Everybody Sings the Blues: A JazzMUS 32b Everybody Sings the Blues: A JazzSurveySurveySurveySurveySurvey[ ca ]This course is intended primarily for non-majors. Students who have taken MUS101a/b must obtain permission from theinstructor.The history of jazz is examined by exploringthe various incarnations of the blues idiomthroughout jazz’s history. Aural and writtenexaminations in addition to a final paperwill be required. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Hampton

MUS 38a American MusicMUS 38a American MusicMUS 38a American MusicMUS 38a American MusicMUS 38a American Music[ ca ]This course is intended primarily for non-majors. Students who have taken MUS101a/b must obtain permission from theinstructor.Exploration of the tensions between folk,popular, and cultivated traditions. Coursewill focus on select repertories, beginningwith New England psalm singing from the18th century and closing with musicaltheater, jazz, and art composers from the1920s and 1930s. Usually offered everythird year.Staff

MUS 41a Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti inMUS 41a Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti inMUS 41a Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti inMUS 41a Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti inMUS 41a Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti intheir Cultural Contextstheir Cultural Contextstheir Cultural Contextstheir Cultural Contextstheir Cultural Contexts[ ca ]This course is intended primarily for non-majors. Students who have taken MUS101a/b must obtain permission from theinstructor.This course explores late Baroque music inits varied cultural contexts. Bach, Handel,and Scarlatti contributed to the Baroquemusical traditions of much of WesternEurope. However, each composerexperienced different local culturalconstraints that affected the nature of hismusical output.Ms. Joyce

MUS 42a The Music of Johann SebastianMUS 42a The Music of Johann SebastianMUS 42a The Music of Johann SebastianMUS 42a The Music of Johann SebastianMUS 42a The Music of Johann SebastianBachBachBachBachBach[ ca ]This course is intended primarily for non-majors. Students who have taken MUS101a/b must obtain permission from theinstructor.The originality and magnitude of Bach’sachievement will be measured in referenceto the musical and cultural traditions heinherited. Representative works for eachgenre will be discussed to uncover theelements of Bach’s individual style and thenature of his genius. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Chafe

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MUS 44a MozartMUS 44a MozartMUS 44a MozartMUS 44a MozartMUS 44a Mozart[ ca wi ]This course is intended primarily for non-majors. Students who have taken MUS101a/b must obtain permission from theinstructor.Examines the life and works of W.A. Mozartand traces his development as a composerfrom his tours of Europe as a child prodigythrough his last works in Vienna. Variouscompositions will be studied, some ingreater detail. Usually offered every fourthyear.Mr. McGrade

MUS 45a BeethovenMUS 45a BeethovenMUS 45a BeethovenMUS 45a BeethovenMUS 45a Beethoven[ ca ]This course is intended primarily for non-majors. Students who have taken MUS101a/b must obtain permission from theinstructor.A study of the most influential musician inthe history of Western civilization.Although attention is given to his place insociety, emphasis falls on an examinationof representative works drawn from thesymphonies, concertos, chamber music, andsolo piano works. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Keiler

MUS 51b The SymphonyMUS 51b The SymphonyMUS 51b The SymphonyMUS 51b The SymphonyMUS 51b The Symphony[ ca ]This course is intended primarily for non-majors. Students who have taken MUS101a/b must obtain permission from theinstructor.Examines a major genre of Western classicalmusic—the symphony. By analyzingrepresentative masterpieces, studentsacquire an understanding of thedevelopment of musical style in theClassic, Romantic, and Modern periods.Usually offered every second year.Staff

MUS 52a OperaMUS 52a OperaMUS 52a OperaMUS 52a OperaMUS 52a Opera[ ca ]This course is intended primarily for non-majors. Students who have taken MUS101a/b must obtain permission from theinstructor.Surveys the history of opera from itsemergence around 1600 to the present day.In addition to tracing musical changes, thesocial, cultural, and intellectual trends thatinfluenced (and were shaped by) thesechanges are also considered. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. McGrade

MUS 53a Music for the BalletMUS 53a Music for the BalletMUS 53a Music for the BalletMUS 53a Music for the BalletMUS 53a Music for the Ballet[ ca ]This course is intended primarily for non-majors. Students who have taken MUS101a/b must obtain permission from theinstructor.Focuses on a series of masterpieces in theballet repertoire from the romantic era toaround 1970. Emphasizes ballet schools andstyles, including the music of composerssuch as Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Stravinsky,Ravel, Prokofiev, Copland, Chopin, andSchumann, and choreographers such asBournonville, Petipa, Ivanov, Nijinsky,Balanchine, and Graham. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. Chafe

MUS 56b Romanticism and MusicMUS 56b Romanticism and MusicMUS 56b Romanticism and MusicMUS 56b Romanticism and MusicMUS 56b Romanticism and Music[ ca ]This course is intended primarily for non-majors. Students who have taken MUS101a/b must obtain permission from theinstructor.The expressive and stylistic dimensions ofRomanticism as a musical movement in the19th century. Topics include Wagnerianmusic drama, the relation of poetry tomusic in the works of Schumann, Berlioz,and Liszt, and roots of Romanticism inBeethoven’s music as well as its aftermathand flowering in the 20th century. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Mr. Chafe

MUS 57a Music and Culture: FromMUS 57a Music and Culture: FromMUS 57a Music and Culture: FromMUS 57a Music and Culture: FromMUS 57a Music and Culture: FromRomanticism to the Modern EraRomanticism to the Modern EraRomanticism to the Modern EraRomanticism to the Modern EraRomanticism to the Modern Era[ ca ]This course is intended primarily for non-majors. Students who have taken MUS101a/b must obtain permission from theinstructor.Beginning with a consideration of themeaning of Romanticism and itsmanifestation in the styles of several majorcomposers, the course will center on thevarious composers and aestheticmovements of the period before WorldWar I. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Chafe

MUS 58b Construction of Gender in OperaMUS 58b Construction of Gender in OperaMUS 58b Construction of Gender in OperaMUS 58b Construction of Gender in OperaMUS 58b Construction of Gender in Opera[ ca ]This course is intended primarily for non-majors. Students who have taken MUS101a/b must obtain permission from theinstructor.Considers the construction of gender in arepresentative selection of operas from the17th century to the present. Drawing on thenew methodologies of feminist musicology,explores the representations of men andwomen and their roles in society. Usuallyoffered every third year.Staff

MUS 65a Music, the Arts, and Ideas in Fin-MUS 65a Music, the Arts, and Ideas in Fin-MUS 65a Music, the Arts, and Ideas in Fin-MUS 65a Music, the Arts, and Ideas in Fin-MUS 65a Music, the Arts, and Ideas in Fin-de-Siecle Viennade-Siecle Viennade-Siecle Viennade-Siecle Viennade-Siecle Vienna[ ca ]This course is intended primarily for non-majors. Students who have taken MUS101a/b must obtain permission from theinstructor.An exploration of the shift fromRomanticism to Modernism in the cultureof Fin-de-Siecle Vienna. Particular attentiongiven to developments in music (Mahler,Schoenberg, Berg), art (Klimt, Schiele,Kokoschka), literature (Kraus, Schnitzler),and the accompanying social and politicalconditions (rising anti-Semitism).Staff

MUS 97a Independent ProjectsMUS 97a Independent ProjectsMUS 97a Independent ProjectsMUS 97a Independent ProjectsMUS 97a Independent ProjectsYields two semester-hours credit (one half-course credit). Normally open only to musicmajors in their junior and senior years. Maybe taken twice for credit if no undueduplication of content is involved.Reserved for projects such as directedreadings, preparation of a work forperformance, or internships that do notrequire written work (papers orcompositions). Usually offered every year.Staff

MUS 97b Independent ProjectsMUS 97b Independent ProjectsMUS 97b Independent ProjectsMUS 97b Independent ProjectsMUS 97b Independent ProjectsYields two semester-hours credit (one half-course credit). Normally open only to musicmajors in their junior and senior years. Maybe taken twice for credit if no undueduplication of content is involved.Reserved for projects such as directedreadings, preparation of a work forperformance, or internships that do notrequire written work (papers orcompositions). Usually offered every year.Staff

MUS 98a Directed Independent StudyMUS 98a Directed Independent StudyMUS 98a Directed Independent StudyMUS 98a Directed Independent StudyMUS 98a Directed Independent StudyYields four semester-hours credit (onecourse credit). Open to qualifiedundergraduates.One-semester course with one semestercredit. Requires written work such as ahistorical or analytical essay, preparation ofa critical edition, or the creation of anoriginal musical composition. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

MUS 98b Directed Independent StudyMUS 98b Directed Independent StudyMUS 98b Directed Independent StudyMUS 98b Directed Independent StudyMUS 98b Directed Independent StudyYields four semester-hours credit (onecourse credit). Open to qualifiedundergraduates.One-semester course with one semestercredit. Requires written work such as ahistorical or analytical essay, preparation ofa critical edition, or the creation of anoriginal musical composition. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

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MUS 99d Senior ProjectMUS 99d Senior ProjectMUS 99d Senior ProjectMUS 99d Senior ProjectMUS 99d Senior ProjectYields eight semester-hours credit (twocourse credits).A full-year course with two semester coursecredits. Open to seniors with a grade pointaverage in music of 3.00 or above.Admission by petition. May involve athesis, musical performance, orcomposition. In all cases, it must producewritten work. Usually offered every year.Staff


Except in the rarest circumstances, graduatecredit is not allowed for courses numberedbelow MUS 185.

MUS 101a Theory and Musicianship I:MUS 101a Theory and Musicianship I:MUS 101a Theory and Musicianship I:MUS 101a Theory and Musicianship I:MUS 101a Theory and Musicianship I:Part 1Part 1Part 1Part 1Part 1[ ca ]Admission by placement exam to be givenin class on the first day of instruction.Corequisite: MUS 102a.A first course for students who already readmusic, but wish to develop a deeperinvolvement. Students investigate howmusic “works” by composing exercisesbased on examples of tonal music andliterature that students are practicing forperformance. Focuses on elementaryharmony and voice-leading, counterpoint,analysis, and model composition. In therequired one-hour lab (MUS 102a) studentspractice sight-singing and dictation, skillsessential to music literacy. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Chang

MUS 101b Theory and Musicianship I:MUS 101b Theory and Musicianship I:MUS 101b Theory and Musicianship I:MUS 101b Theory and Musicianship I:MUS 101b Theory and Musicianship I:Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2[ ca ]Prerequisite: MUS 101a. Corequisite: MUS102b.The second semester introduces broadconcepts of theory and begins the process oflearning to write and analyze music. By theend of the year students will gainexperience in counterpoint, harmony, andformal analysis. Throughout the year therelationship of repertoire and theory isstressed. The required ear-training andkeyboard lab meets separately. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Chang

MUS 102a Theory and Musicianship Lab I:MUS 102a Theory and Musicianship Lab I:MUS 102a Theory and Musicianship Lab I:MUS 102a Theory and Musicianship Lab I:MUS 102a Theory and Musicianship Lab I:Part 1Part 1Part 1Part 1Part 1Corequisite: MUS 101a.Designed to help students develop essentialmusic literary skills. Beginning sight-singing, simple melodic and harmonicdictation, and rhythmic studies. Materialsdrawn from the corequisite lecture course.Keyboard harmony. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

MUS 102b Theory and Musicianship Lab I:MUS 102b Theory and Musicianship Lab I:MUS 102b Theory and Musicianship Lab I:MUS 102b Theory and Musicianship Lab I:MUS 102b Theory and Musicianship Lab I:Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Corequisite: MUS 101b.See MUS 102a for course description.Usually offered every year.Staff

MUS 103a Theory and Musicianship II:MUS 103a Theory and Musicianship II:MUS 103a Theory and Musicianship II:MUS 103a Theory and Musicianship II:MUS 103a Theory and Musicianship II:Part 1Part 1Part 1Part 1Part 1[ ca ]Prerequisite: MUS 101a,b and 102a,b.Corequisite: MUS 104a.This course builds on MUS 101. New topicsinclude chromatic harmony and anintroduction to 20th-century techniques.More extended tonal composition. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Rakowski

MUS 103b Theory and Musicianship II:MUS 103b Theory and Musicianship II:MUS 103b Theory and Musicianship II:MUS 103b Theory and Musicianship II:MUS 103b Theory and Musicianship II:Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2[ ca ]Prerequisite: MUS 103a. Corequisite: MUS104b.A continuation of MUS 103a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Rakowski

MUS 104a Theory and Musicianship Lab II:MUS 104a Theory and Musicianship Lab II:MUS 104a Theory and Musicianship Lab II:MUS 104a Theory and Musicianship Lab II:MUS 104a Theory and Musicianship Lab II:Part 1Part 1Part 1Part 1Part 1Corequisite: MUS 103a.A continuation of MUS 102. More advancedexercises in sight-singing and dictation.Keyboard harmony. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

MUS 104b Theory and Musicianship Lab II:MUS 104b Theory and Musicianship Lab II:MUS 104b Theory and Musicianship Lab II:MUS 104b Theory and Musicianship Lab II:MUS 104b Theory and Musicianship Lab II:Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Prerequisite: MUS 104a. Corequisite: MUS103b.A continuation of MUS 104a. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

MUS 105a Advanced Harmony andMUS 105a Advanced Harmony andMUS 105a Advanced Harmony andMUS 105a Advanced Harmony andMUS 105a Advanced Harmony andCounterpoint: Part 1Counterpoint: Part 1Counterpoint: Part 1Counterpoint: Part 1Counterpoint: Part 1[ ca ]Prerequisite: MUS 103b or permission ofthe instructor.Advanced harmony and counterpoint. Tonalforms. Analysis. Offered on request.Mr. Boykan

MUS 105b Advanced Harmony andMUS 105b Advanced Harmony andMUS 105b Advanced Harmony andMUS 105b Advanced Harmony andMUS 105b Advanced Harmony andCounterpoint: Part 2Counterpoint: Part 2Counterpoint: Part 2Counterpoint: Part 2Counterpoint: Part 2[ ca ]Prerequisite: MUS 105a or permission ofthe instructor.A continuation of MUS 105a. Offered onrequest.Mr. Boykan

MUS 106a Undergraduate CompositionMUS 106a Undergraduate CompositionMUS 106a Undergraduate CompositionMUS 106a Undergraduate CompositionMUS 106a Undergraduate Composition[ ca ]Offered exclusively on a credit/no-creditbasis.Students are introduced to a variety ofcompositional issues by writing five or sixshort pieces and one longer project.Concurrently, pertinent examples from the20th-century classical repertoire will bediscussed. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Rakowski

MUS 107a Introduction to Electro-AcousticMUS 107a Introduction to Electro-AcousticMUS 107a Introduction to Electro-AcousticMUS 107a Introduction to Electro-AcousticMUS 107a Introduction to Electro-AcousticMusicMusicMusicMusicMusic[ ca ]Prerequisite: Any music course orpermission of the instructor.A course designed to give students basicstudio skills and a context for listening toand working in electronic music. Topicsinclude basic acoustics, sound design,digital and analog recording techniques, andassignments on the pioneers and currentpractitioners of electro-acoustic music.Hands-on experience in the use of MIDI-controlled synthesizers, samplers, andproduction equipment. Individual studioprojects based on individual studio time.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Chasalow

MUS 108b Form and AnalysisMUS 108b Form and AnalysisMUS 108b Form and AnalysisMUS 108b Form and AnalysisMUS 108b Form and Analysis[ ca ]Prerequisite: MUS 103a.Students will study the basic forms ofwestern tonal music—e.g., binary, ternary,fugue, sonata—through representativeexamples from major composers from thebaroque era through the 19th century.Compositions studied may include Bacharias, choruses and instrumentalmovements, Haydn string quartetmovements, Mozart and Beethovensymphonies, romantic-era piano pieces andsongs. Offered on request.Mr. Chafe

MUS 109b Electro-Acoustic MusicMUS 109b Electro-Acoustic MusicMUS 109b Electro-Acoustic MusicMUS 109b Electro-Acoustic MusicMUS 109b Electro-Acoustic MusicComposition (Laptopping)Composition (Laptopping)Composition (Laptopping)Composition (Laptopping)Composition (Laptopping)[ ca ]Preference given to students who havetaken MUS 107a and majors in thedepartments of the School of Creative Arts.A continuation of work begun in MUS107a, with emphasis on composition andperformance in the electro-acousticmedium. Course focus is on individual andcollaborative projects. Work is carried outin BEAMS (Brandeis Electro-Acoustic MusicStudio), but every effort will be made toequip students to compose on their owncomputers and to work collaborativelyusing the Internet. Composition projects arebased on models since 1948 in the genres ofmusique concrete, “pure” and “live”electronic music, music for instrumentsand tape, and multidisciplinary works. Afinal project leads to the production of aconcert. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Chasalow

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MUS 110b The Authenticity Question:MUS 110b The Authenticity Question:MUS 110b The Authenticity Question:MUS 110b The Authenticity Question:MUS 110b The Authenticity Question:Applying Historical Performance PracticesApplying Historical Performance PracticesApplying Historical Performance PracticesApplying Historical Performance PracticesApplying Historical Performance Practices[ ca ]Prerequisite: MUS 5a or 101a.Explores the implications of historicallyinformed performance in Western music ofthe 16th and 17th centuries. Through studyof early instrumental and vocal pedagogy,period instruments, ensembles and editions,students will discover how historicalcontext influences our perception of music.Course will include field trips to historicalinstrument workshops. Usually offeredevery third year.Ms. Mead

MUS 111a Private Instruction:MUS 111a Private Instruction:MUS 111a Private Instruction:MUS 111a Private Instruction:MUS 111a Private Instruction:InstrumentalistsInstrumentalistsInstrumentalistsInstrumentalistsInstrumentalistsOffered on a credit/no-credit basis andyields half-course credit. Yields twosemester-hours credit (one half-coursecredit). Admission by the consent of theinstructor based on an audition. Studentsregistering for 111a must also register for adepartmental Ensemble (10a,b-15a,b,or116a,b); 111a may NOT be taken alone. Amaximum of four course credits will beallowed for all enrollments in Ensemble(10a,b-15a,b) alone or Private Instructionsand Ensemble together. One credit may beapplied toward the major and minor inmusic. May be undertaken as anextracurricular, noncredit activity byregistering in the XC section. Studio fee:$150 fee for majors; approximately $600 fornon-majors.Instrumentalists will take 10, one-hour,private lessons per semester in the field ofearly music, jazz, or classical music whileparticipating in a departmental ensemble onthat instrument. Usually offered every year.Ms. Ray

MUS 111b Private Instruction:MUS 111b Private Instruction:MUS 111b Private Instruction:MUS 111b Private Instruction:MUS 111b Private Instruction:InstrumentalistsInstrumentalistsInstrumentalistsInstrumentalistsInstrumentalistsContinuation of MUS 111a. See MUS 111afor special notes and course description.Usually offered every year.Ms. Ray

MUS 112a Private Instruction: VoiceMUS 112a Private Instruction: VoiceMUS 112a Private Instruction: VoiceMUS 112a Private Instruction: VoiceMUS 112a Private Instruction: VoiceOffered on a credit/no-credit basis andyields half-course credit. Yields twosemester-hours credit (one half-coursecredit). Admission by the consent of theinstructor based on an audition. Studentsregistering for 112a,b must also register for11a,b, 12a,b, or by special arrangement10a,b; 112a may NOT be taken alone. Amaximum of four course credits will beallowed for all enrollments in Ensemble(10a,b-15a,b) alone or Private Instructionand Ensemble together. One credit may beapplied toward the major and minor inmusic. May be undertaken as anextracurricular, noncredit activity byregistering in the XC section. Studio fee:$150 fee for majors; approximately $600 fornon-majors.

Voice students will take 10, one-hour,private lessons per semester. Fundamentalskills of breathing, resonating, and relaxingwill be taught along with repertoryappropriate to the individual student. A 10-minute jury is required in second semester.Usually offered every year.Mr. Olesen

MUS 112b Private Instruction: VoiceMUS 112b Private Instruction: VoiceMUS 112b Private Instruction: VoiceMUS 112b Private Instruction: VoiceMUS 112b Private Instruction: VoiceContinuation of MUS 112a. See MUS 112afor special notes and course description.Usually offered every year.Mr. Olesen

MUS 113a Introduction to ConductingMUS 113a Introduction to ConductingMUS 113a Introduction to ConductingMUS 113a Introduction to ConductingMUS 113a Introduction to Conducting[ ca ]Prerequisite: MUS 103a,b; 104a,b; andproficiency on an instrument or as a singer.Corequisite: Participation in departmentalensemble.Involves score reading, score study andanalysis, conducting technique, andconducting. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Olesen

MUS 114a Performance and AnalysisMUS 114a Performance and AnalysisMUS 114a Performance and AnalysisMUS 114a Performance and AnalysisMUS 114a Performance and Analysis[ ca ]Admission by the consent of the instructorbased on an audition. Preference given toformed groups.Explores the connection between analyzinga composition and performing it. Doesanalysis reveal significant aspects of themusic which can inflect, clarify, pace, andcolor the performance? This course is opento competent performers by audition only.Usually offered every third year.Staff

MUS 116a Inside the Piece: Chamber MusicMUS 116a Inside the Piece: Chamber MusicMUS 116a Inside the Piece: Chamber MusicMUS 116a Inside the Piece: Chamber MusicMUS 116a Inside the Piece: Chamber Musicfrom the Player’s Perspectivefrom the Player’s Perspectivefrom the Player’s Perspectivefrom the Player’s Perspectivefrom the Player’s PerspectiveOffered exclusively on a credit/no-creditbasis. Yields two semester-hours credit (onehalf-course credit). Admission by theconsent of the instructor based on anaudition before the Lydian String Quartet.This course yields half-course credit. Maybe repeated for credit. May be undertaken asan extracurricular, noncredit activity byregistering in the XC section.Applies theoretical knowledge to music-making through study and performance ofchamber music in master class setting.Examines how performance practice, basicstructural analysis, and historical contextaffect interpretation. Individual andensemble preparation required. Additionalensemble coaching assigned throughout thecourse. Usually offered every year.Ms. Eissenberg

MUS 116b Inside the Piece: Chamber MusicMUS 116b Inside the Piece: Chamber MusicMUS 116b Inside the Piece: Chamber MusicMUS 116b Inside the Piece: Chamber MusicMUS 116b Inside the Piece: Chamber Musicfrom the Player’s Perspectivefrom the Player’s Perspectivefrom the Player’s Perspectivefrom the Player’s Perspectivefrom the Player’s PerspectiveContinuation of MUS 116a. See MUS 116afor special notes and course description.Usually offered every year.Ms. Eissenberg

MUS 117a Junior Recital IMUS 117a Junior Recital IMUS 117a Junior Recital IMUS 117a Junior Recital IMUS 117a Junior Recital IYields two semester-hours credit (one half-course credit). For music majors acceptedinto the performance track only. Admissionby the consent of the instructor based on anaudition. Students may not enroll in MUS111a,b or MUS 112a,b for credit whileenrolled in MUS 117a,b.Students will take 10 one-hour privatelessons in preparation for performance of afull recital of significant, representativerepertory appropriate to the instrument orvoice of the student, including the selectingof repertory for a coherent program.Students are expected to demonstratecommand of stylistic, technical, andexpressive aspects of the chosen music.Requires passing a jury at the end of thesemester. Private lessons in support ofrecital preparation are provided bydepartment funds. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Ray

MUS 117b Junior Recital IIMUS 117b Junior Recital IIMUS 117b Junior Recital IIMUS 117b Junior Recital IIMUS 117b Junior Recital IIContinuation of MUS 117a. Includes finalpreparation for spring full recital. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Ray

MUS 118a Senior Recital IMUS 118a Senior Recital IMUS 118a Senior Recital IMUS 118a Senior Recital IMUS 118a Senior Recital IYields two semester-hours credit (one half-course credit). For music majors acceptedinto the performance track only. Admissionby the consent of the instructor based on anaudition. Students may not enroll in MUS111a,b or MUS 112a,b for credit whileenrolled in MUS 118a,b.Students will take 10 one-hour privatelessons in preparation for performance of afull recital of significant, representativerepertory appropriate to the instrument orvoice of the student, including the selectingof repertory for a coherent program.Students are expected to demonstratecommand of stylistic, technical, andexpressive aspects of the chosen music.Requires passing a jury at the end of thesemester. Private lessons in support ofrecital preparation are provided bydepartment funds. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Ray

MUS 118b Senior Recital IIMUS 118b Senior Recital IIMUS 118b Senior Recital IIMUS 118b Senior Recital IIMUS 118b Senior Recital IIContinuation of MUS 118a. Includes finalpreparation for spring full recital. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Ray

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MUS 131b Music in Medieval and EarlyMUS 131b Music in Medieval and EarlyMUS 131b Music in Medieval and EarlyMUS 131b Music in Medieval and EarlyMUS 131b Music in Medieval and EarlyModern EuropeModern EuropeModern EuropeModern EuropeModern Europe[ ca ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken MUS 121a inprevious years.An interdisciplinary exploration of musicalculture from Gregorian Chant to the birthof opera (c800-c1600). Topics include musicand courtly love, musical iconography, theemergence of music notation, and thedevelopment of music printing,ecclesiastical and worldly patronage, andthe relationship between words and music.The course is taught using primary sourcesand deluxe facsimiles in the BrandeisLibrary Department of Special Collections.Usually offered every second year.Mr. McGrade

MUS 132a Music in Baroque andMUS 132a Music in Baroque andMUS 132a Music in Baroque andMUS 132a Music in Baroque andMUS 132a Music in Baroque andEnlightenment EuropeEnlightenment EuropeEnlightenment EuropeEnlightenment EuropeEnlightenment Europe[ ca ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken MUS 121a inprevious years.An investigation of music for the church,court, and opera house in 17th and 18thcentury Europe. Topics include the birthand early development of opera, theemergence of tonality, and the rise ofidiomatic instrumental music. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Chafe

MUS 133a Classic and Romantic MusicMUS 133a Classic and Romantic MusicMUS 133a Classic and Romantic MusicMUS 133a Classic and Romantic MusicMUS 133a Classic and Romantic Music[ ca ]Prerequisite: MUS 101a and b. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken MUS 122b in previousyears.A study of the music of the classic andromantic periods, their connection toculture and society and to the other arts.Topics include Mozart and the world ofopera, Beethoven and his legacy, the rise ofthe virtuoso, the music of Chopin and Liszt,and Wagnerian music drama. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Keiler

MUS 134b Modernism in MusicMUS 134b Modernism in MusicMUS 134b Modernism in MusicMUS 134b Modernism in MusicMUS 134b Modernism in Music[ ca ]Prerequisite: MUS 101a and b. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken MUS 123b in previousyears.An exploration of 20th century art musicand its history through readings, research,and analysis. Students practice thecompositional techniques of composerssuch as Debussy, Stravinsky, Schoenberg,and Ives in order to investigate thedevelopment of new modes of expression.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Chasalow

MUS 135b American MusicsMUS 135b American MusicsMUS 135b American MusicsMUS 135b American MusicsMUS 135b American Musics[ ca ]Prerequisite: MUS 101a and b.A contextual study of American musics inthe 20th and 21st centuries, exploring theeconomic and technological forces shapingperformance. Representative examples from“western” classical art music as well aspopular and ethnic music is examined.What makes music “American”? How havepolitical, cultural, and social forces shapedthe landscape of music-making and theconsumption of music in 20th and 21stcentury America? Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

MUS 150a Women and Music, Past andMUS 150a Women and Music, Past andMUS 150a Women and Music, Past andMUS 150a Women and Music, Past andMUS 150a Women and Music, Past andPresent: Style, Identity, CulturePresent: Style, Identity, CulturePresent: Style, Identity, CulturePresent: Style, Identity, CulturePresent: Style, Identity, Culture[ ca ]Students will engage with some significantworks by women composers (spanning theclassical era through the 20th century) toconsider these pieces and their creators in abroader social and cultural context, and toexamine the forces that have shaped thetraditional canon of “Western Art Music”and consider why music by women hashistorically been excluded. The influence ofgender ideologies of various time periodshas impacted women’s participation inmusical life; the process of studying thesehistorical factors will challenge our ownbeliefs about music, talent, creativity,gender, and their relationship with musicalculture. Usually offered every fourth year.Staff

MUS 182b Advanced Music SeminarMUS 182b Advanced Music SeminarMUS 182b Advanced Music SeminarMUS 182b Advanced Music SeminarMUS 182b Advanced Music Seminar[ ca ]Prerequisites: MUS 101b and MUS 102b.Primarily intended for music majors andminors in the junior or senior year.Historical and/or analytical and interpretiveapproaches to the study of selected musicalmasterworks. Typical topics: the Brahmsstring quartets; the operas of Verdi andWagner; Bach cantatas; the 19th-centuryGerman lied; Haydn symphonies,Stravinsky ballets, Schoenberg operas.Usually offered every second year.Staff

MUS 183b Music in European CultureMUS 183b Music in European CultureMUS 183b Music in European CultureMUS 183b Music in European CultureMUS 183b Music in European Culture1400-16001400-16001400-16001400-16001400-1600[ ca ]Prerequisites: MUS 101, one music historycourse (MUS121a-123b, or 131b-135b), andexperience with early music; open to otherstudents by permission of the instructor.This advanced seminar, designed for musicmajors in their junior or senior year and forstudents enrolled in MERL, explores theplace of music in European culture between1400 and 1600. Taking as its point ofdeparture a group of representativecompositions, it considers questions suchas the role of music in society, the impactof religious reformations, the significance ofmusic printing in the transmission ofmusic, and problems in performancepractice. Usually offered every fourth year.Staff

MUS 190a Jazz CompositionMUS 190a Jazz CompositionMUS 190a Jazz CompositionMUS 190a Jazz CompositionMUS 190a Jazz Composition[ ca ]Prerequisites: MUS 101b and 102b orpermission of the instructor.Covers composing and arranging for a smalljazz group. Starting with basic melodicconstruction, students work throughharmonizing a single melody and writingparts for up to three horns and rhythmsection (complete with all the necessarytranspositions) using introductions,interludes, and endings. There will be aconcert at the end of the semester. Somevery basic keyboard proficiency is essential,as well as a good command of notation andthe ability to read treble and bass clef.Students are expected to be able to playtheir own chord progressions on the piano.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Nieske

MUS 191a Introduction to JazzMUS 191a Introduction to JazzMUS 191a Introduction to JazzMUS 191a Introduction to JazzMUS 191a Introduction to JazzImprovisationImprovisationImprovisationImprovisationImprovisation[ ca ]Prerequisite: Ability to read music andfacility on an instrument.This course explores some of the toolsimprovisers use to develop their craft:melody, harmony, rhythm, articulation,listening, and phrasing. This is approachedthrough a series of exercises along with theplaying and analysis of standard jazz tunesand the composing of solos over standardchord changes. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Nieske

MUS 193a Instrumentation andMUS 193a Instrumentation andMUS 193a Instrumentation andMUS 193a Instrumentation andMUS 193a Instrumentation andOrchestrationOrchestrationOrchestrationOrchestrationOrchestration[ ca ]Prerequisite: MUS 101a and b.Technical projects in the art of writing forinstruments and for groups of instruments,from chamber groups of various sizes to fullorchestra. Score study of examples from1770 to the present. Additional focus onnotation and on rules for instrumentalparts. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Rakowski

MUS 199a Chamber Music WorkshopMUS 199a Chamber Music WorkshopMUS 199a Chamber Music WorkshopMUS 199a Chamber Music WorkshopMUS 199a Chamber Music Workshop[ ca ]Prerequisite: Audition tape. Preferencegiven to preformed groups.An intensive workshop for preprofessionaland adult amateur musicians. Dailyrehearsals, master classes, and lecturedemonstrations. Student concerts on theweekends. Usually offered every summer.Lydian String Quartet

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MUS 200b Proseminar in Medieval MusicMUS 200b Proseminar in Medieval MusicMUS 200b Proseminar in Medieval MusicMUS 200b Proseminar in Medieval MusicMUS 200b Proseminar in Medieval MusicBroad coverage of the principal topics andresearch techniques of medieval music;structure of the liturgy, chant notation, oraltransmission theory, tropes and sequences,polyphonic notation, and rhythmic modes.Introduction to standard bibliographic toolsincluding editions, facsimiles, microfilms,liturgical books, and reference books.Usually offered every third year.Mr. McGrade

MUS 201a Proseminar in Music of theMUS 201a Proseminar in Music of theMUS 201a Proseminar in Music of theMUS 201a Proseminar in Music of theMUS 201a Proseminar in Music of theRenaissanceRenaissanceRenaissanceRenaissanceRenaissanceAn introduction to the fundamentals ofRenaissance musical language.Investigation of selected topics inRenaissance musicology, such as editorialmethods, archival research, printed andmanuscript sources, historiography, andanalytical approaches to Renaissancemusic. Usually offered every second year.Staff

MUS 202a From Source to Sound:MUS 202a From Source to Sound:MUS 202a From Source to Sound:MUS 202a From Source to Sound:MUS 202a From Source to Sound:Interpretation of Early NotationInterpretation of Early NotationInterpretation of Early NotationInterpretation of Early NotationInterpretation of Early NotationAn introduction to Western notation fromthe 10th through the 16th century. Studentsdevelop their understanding of scribalpractices in relation to musical stylethrough weekly transcription exercises,with special attention to editorial practicesconcerning musica ficta and text underlay.Usually offered every second year.Staff

MUS 202b Proseminar in Music of theMUS 202b Proseminar in Music of theMUS 202b Proseminar in Music of theMUS 202b Proseminar in Music of theMUS 202b Proseminar in Music of theBaroqueBaroqueBaroqueBaroqueBaroqueSelected topics in the music of the 17th andearly 18th centuries. Sample topics:Monteverdi operas; tonality in 17th-centurymusic; Bach and theology; the beginnings ofmusic criticism in the 18th century.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Chafe

MUS 204b Proseminar in Music of theMUS 204b Proseminar in Music of theMUS 204b Proseminar in Music of theMUS 204b Proseminar in Music of theMUS 204b Proseminar in Music of theEighteenth CenturyEighteenth CenturyEighteenth CenturyEighteenth CenturyEighteenth CenturyIn addition to tracing the evolution of theprincipal genres (e.g., sonata, symphony,string quartet, opera buffa, opera seria), thecourse assesses the historical position ofthe major figures from Bach and Handel toMozart and Haydn. Particular emphasis isplaced on understanding the phenomenonof the “style shift” from baroque toclassical style. Usually offered every fourthyear.Mr. McGrade

MUS 205a Proseminar in Music of theMUS 205a Proseminar in Music of theMUS 205a Proseminar in Music of theMUS 205a Proseminar in Music of theMUS 205a Proseminar in Music of theNineteenth CenturyNineteenth CenturyNineteenth CenturyNineteenth CenturyNineteenth CenturyA broad study of the principal stylisticdevelopments and musical genres of the19th century. Topics include significance ofBeethoven on the musical thinking of the19th century, the rise of national schools ofcomposition, especially opera, and programmusic and its aesthetic and compositionalbases. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Keiler

MUS 207a Seminar: Music and MeaningMUS 207a Seminar: Music and MeaningMUS 207a Seminar: Music and MeaningMUS 207a Seminar: Music and MeaningMUS 207a Seminar: Music and MeaningThe problem of meaning has reemerged as acentral concern in musicology.Contemporary approaches to musicalmeaning in which interdisciplinaryconnections are emphasized will beconsidered. Possible topics of study includenarratology, hermeneutics, gender studies,psychoanalytic approaches to biography andmusical content, and the work of PeterKivy. Changes in attitudes toward musicalmeanings that have occurred in the 19thand 20th centuries will also be explored.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Keiler

MUS 209a Seminar in Psychoanalysis andMUS 209a Seminar in Psychoanalysis andMUS 209a Seminar in Psychoanalysis andMUS 209a Seminar in Psychoanalysis andMUS 209a Seminar in Psychoanalysis andBiography: The Psychoanalytic Study of theBiography: The Psychoanalytic Study of theBiography: The Psychoanalytic Study of theBiography: The Psychoanalytic Study of theBiography: The Psychoanalytic Study of theArtistArtistArtistArtistArtistThe foundations of psychoanalytic theoryin its contribution to the understanding ofthe artist. Topics include the relation of theartist to his work as seen from theperspective of psychoanalysis and creativityand the creative process. In addition to thepioneering work of Freud, Rank, and Kris,more contemporary issues inpsychoanalytic theory, for example, egopsychology, are explored. The possibledirections of applied psychoanalysis formusicology are considered. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. Keiler

MUS 212a Seminar: Analyzing Early MusicMUS 212a Seminar: Analyzing Early MusicMUS 212a Seminar: Analyzing Early MusicMUS 212a Seminar: Analyzing Early MusicMUS 212a Seminar: Analyzing Early Music(1300-1600)(1300-1600)(1300-1600)(1300-1600)(1300-1600)An investigation of analytic approaches topre-tonal music, including such issues astext-music relations, tonal structures,compositional planning, use of pre-existingmaterial. Usually offered every fourth year.Staff

MUS 213b Seminar in Music of theMUS 213b Seminar in Music of theMUS 213b Seminar in Music of theMUS 213b Seminar in Music of theMUS 213b Seminar in Music of theRenaissanceRenaissanceRenaissanceRenaissanceRenaissanceAn investigation of a selected topic inRenaissance music. Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

MUS 214b Seminar: Baroque TopicsMUS 214b Seminar: Baroque TopicsMUS 214b Seminar: Baroque TopicsMUS 214b Seminar: Baroque TopicsMUS 214b Seminar: Baroque TopicsAn in-depth investigation of one selectedtopic in baroque music. Topics may includethe Monteverdi madrigals, 17th-centuryinstrumental music, and the Bach Passions.The methodology employed variesaccording to the subject; emphasis is givento more recent research in most cases.Usually offered every fourth year.Mr. Chafe

MUS 216a Seminar: Topics in BachMUS 216a Seminar: Topics in BachMUS 216a Seminar: Topics in BachMUS 216a Seminar: Topics in BachMUS 216a Seminar: Topics in BachInterpretationInterpretationInterpretationInterpretationInterpretationThe interpretation of the music of J.S. Bach.Selected topics may include the BachPassions, Bach’s early cantatas, the Leipzigcantata cycles, Bach’s instrumental cycles.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Chafe

MUS 217b Topics in Music of theMUS 217b Topics in Music of theMUS 217b Topics in Music of theMUS 217b Topics in Music of theMUS 217b Topics in Music of theEighteenth CenturyEighteenth CenturyEighteenth CenturyEighteenth CenturyEighteenth CenturyAn in-depth examination of selected topicsin 18th century music. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. McGrade

MUS 218b Seminar in the Music of theMUS 218b Seminar in the Music of theMUS 218b Seminar in the Music of theMUS 218b Seminar in the Music of theMUS 218b Seminar in the Music of theNineteenth CenturyNineteenth CenturyNineteenth CenturyNineteenth CenturyNineteenth CenturyA detailed exploration of one historical,analytical, or stylistic issue of currentsignificance to 19th-century musicology.Topics include the two versions of Verdi’sSimon Boccanegra and cyclic organizationin the song cycles of Robert Schumann.Usually offered every fourth year.Mr. Keiler

MUS 219a Seminar: WagnerMUS 219a Seminar: WagnerMUS 219a Seminar: WagnerMUS 219a Seminar: WagnerMUS 219a Seminar: WagnerThis seminar will study one of Wagner’smajor works in depth and from a variety ofapproaches: analytical questions; thesketches and drafts; Wagner’s writings.Special emphasis will be given to Wagner’sSchopenhauerian aesthetics. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Chafe

MUS 220a Seminar: The German Post-MUS 220a Seminar: The German Post-MUS 220a Seminar: The German Post-MUS 220a Seminar: The German Post-MUS 220a Seminar: The German Post-Romantic PeriodRomantic PeriodRomantic PeriodRomantic PeriodRomantic PeriodThis course will study topics drawn fromthe period between 1860 and 1914. Topicsmay include Mahler’s songs andsymphonies, the aesthetics of late 19th-century music, the post-Romantic lied withparticular emphasis on Hugo Wolf. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Chafe

MUS 221a Proseminar in SchenkerianMUS 221a Proseminar in SchenkerianMUS 221a Proseminar in SchenkerianMUS 221a Proseminar in SchenkerianMUS 221a Proseminar in SchenkerianAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisThe systematic study of the approach tomusic analysis developed by HeinrichSchenker. The basic concepts ofdiminution, voice leading, prolongation,and structural level are studied and theirsignificance is applied to smaller examplesas well as the principal longer forms oftonal music. The student gradually mastersall of the notational techniques of linearanalysis as they are applied to the tonalrepertory. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Keiler

MUS 224b Seminar in Medieval MusicMUS 224b Seminar in Medieval MusicMUS 224b Seminar in Medieval MusicMUS 224b Seminar in Medieval MusicMUS 224b Seminar in Medieval MusicAn in-depth study of a selected topic inmedieval music. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. McGrade

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MUS 225a Seminar: Topics in the HistoryMUS 225a Seminar: Topics in the HistoryMUS 225a Seminar: Topics in the HistoryMUS 225a Seminar: Topics in the HistoryMUS 225a Seminar: Topics in the Historyof Theory to 1700of Theory to 1700of Theory to 1700of Theory to 1700of Theory to 1700An investigation of topics in music theory(including the tonal system, solmization,modality, counterpoint, composition,musica ficta, notation) based on a closereading of theoretical treatises.Staff

MUS 226a History and Literature ofMUS 226a History and Literature ofMUS 226a History and Literature ofMUS 226a History and Literature ofMUS 226a History and Literature ofWestern Music Theory: Baroque to 1850Western Music Theory: Baroque to 1850Western Music Theory: Baroque to 1850Western Music Theory: Baroque to 1850Western Music Theory: Baroque to 1850Usually offered every fourth year.Mr. Keiler

MUS 226b History and Literature ofMUS 226b History and Literature ofMUS 226b History and Literature ofMUS 226b History and Literature ofMUS 226b History and Literature ofWestern Music Theory: 1850 to the PresentWestern Music Theory: 1850 to the PresentWestern Music Theory: 1850 to the PresentWestern Music Theory: 1850 to the PresentWestern Music Theory: 1850 to the PresentUsually offered every third year.Mr. Keiler

MUS 227a Proseminar in Theory andMUS 227a Proseminar in Theory andMUS 227a Proseminar in Theory andMUS 227a Proseminar in Theory andMUS 227a Proseminar in Theory andCompositionCompositionCompositionCompositionCompositionMay be repeated for credit.Technical projects in theory andcomposition; baroque counterpoint; canon,fugue, and chorale prelude. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

MUS 227b Proseminar in Theory andMUS 227b Proseminar in Theory andMUS 227b Proseminar in Theory andMUS 227b Proseminar in Theory andMUS 227b Proseminar in Theory andCompositionCompositionCompositionCompositionCompositionMay be repeated for credit.Composition in classical forms withparticular emphasis on sonata form.Usually offered every year.Staff

MUS 230a Electro-Acoustic MusicMUS 230a Electro-Acoustic MusicMUS 230a Electro-Acoustic MusicMUS 230a Electro-Acoustic MusicMUS 230a Electro-Acoustic MusicCompositionCompositionCompositionCompositionCompositionComposing for electronic media. Advancedtopics in software synthesis, sound design,studio production. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Chasalow

MUS 233a Analysis of Tonal MusicMUS 233a Analysis of Tonal MusicMUS 233a Analysis of Tonal MusicMUS 233a Analysis of Tonal MusicMUS 233a Analysis of Tonal MusicDetailed examination of a few completeworks of the tonal repertory (from Bach toBrahms). Usually offered every second year.Staff

MUS 233b Analysis of Extended TonalMUS 233b Analysis of Extended TonalMUS 233b Analysis of Extended TonalMUS 233b Analysis of Extended TonalMUS 233b Analysis of Extended TonalMusicMusicMusicMusicMusicWorks in this course are selected from thelate 19th and 20th centuries. Composerssuch as Wagner, Wolf, Debussy, earlySchoenberg, Bartok, and Stravinsky.Usually offered every second year.Staff

MUS 234a Topics in Analysis of EarlyMUS 234a Topics in Analysis of EarlyMUS 234a Topics in Analysis of EarlyMUS 234a Topics in Analysis of EarlyMUS 234a Topics in Analysis of EarlyTwentieth-Century MusicTwentieth-Century MusicTwentieth-Century MusicTwentieth-Century MusicTwentieth-Century MusicDetailed examination of selected workscomposed between 1908 and 1951. Usuallyoffered every second year.Staff

MUS 234b Topics in Analysis ofMUS 234b Topics in Analysis ofMUS 234b Topics in Analysis ofMUS 234b Topics in Analysis ofMUS 234b Topics in Analysis ofContemporary MusicContemporary MusicContemporary MusicContemporary MusicContemporary MusicDetailed examination of selected workssince 1951. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

MUS 235a Topics in Twentieth-CenturyMUS 235a Topics in Twentieth-CenturyMUS 235a Topics in Twentieth-CenturyMUS 235a Topics in Twentieth-CenturyMUS 235a Topics in Twentieth-CenturyMusicMusicMusicMusicMusicRequired of all composers andmusicologists.Studies in 20th-century music and therevolution in sensibility at the end of the19th century. Close reading of texts byStravinsky, Bartok, and the VienneseSchool; also discusses European andAmerican music since World War II.Usually offered every year.Mr. Boykan and Mr. Chafe

MUS 292a Seminar in CompositionMUS 292a Seminar in CompositionMUS 292a Seminar in CompositionMUS 292a Seminar in CompositionMUS 292a Seminar in CompositionGroup meetings and individual conferences.Opportunities for the performance ofstudent works is provided. Usually offeredevery year. Specific sections for individualfaculty members as requested.Mr. Chasalow and Mr. Rakowski

MUS 292b Seminar in CompositionMUS 292b Seminar in CompositionMUS 292b Seminar in CompositionMUS 292b Seminar in CompositionMUS 292b Seminar in CompositionGroup meetings and individual conferences.Opportunities for the performance ofstudent works are provided. Usually offeredevery year. Specific sections for individualfaculty members as requested.Mr. Chasalow and Mr. Rakowski

MUS 299a Individual Research andMUS 299a Individual Research andMUS 299a Individual Research andMUS 299a Individual Research andMUS 299a Individual Research andAdvanced WorkAdvanced WorkAdvanced WorkAdvanced WorkAdvanced WorkUsually offered every year.Staff

MUS 299b Individual Research andMUS 299b Individual Research andMUS 299b Individual Research andMUS 299b Individual Research andMUS 299b Individual Research andAdvanced WorkAdvanced WorkAdvanced WorkAdvanced WorkAdvanced WorkUsually offered every year.Staff

MUS 401d Dissertation ResearchMUS 401d Dissertation ResearchMUS 401d Dissertation ResearchMUS 401d Dissertation ResearchMUS 401d Dissertation ResearchSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested. Required of alldoctoral candidates.Staff


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The Philip W. Lown School of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies

The Philip W. Lown School of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies isthe center for all programs of teaching and research in the areasof Judaic studies, Ancient Near Eastern studies, Islamic andModern Middle Eastern studies, and Jewish communal studies.The school includes the Department of Near Eastern and JudaicStudies, the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program,and the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies. Also housed inthe Lown School is the National Center for Jewish Film (NCJF),the premier archives and circulating library of Judaic film andvideo in the Diaspora. The NCJF collection is a valuable resourcefor the study and documentation of Jewish history, art, andculture.

The microfilm collection of the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of theAmerican Jewish Archives at Brandeis University, housed in theUniversity’s library, includes a vast array of primary sources bearingon American Jewish life, and supports the NEJS department’sAmerican Jewish history program. For detailed descriptions of theindividual centers and institutes associated with the Lown School,please see under the heading “Research Centers and Institutes”elsewhere in this Bulletin.

Department of

Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesCourses of Study:MinorsMajor (B.A.)Combined B.A./M.A.Master of ArtsDoctor of Philosophy


The Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies bears a proudtradition of scholarly excellence in both of the fields it embraces:the history, languages, and cultures of the ancient Near East andthe modern Middle East, and the study of the Jewish people,including their history, religion, literature, and place incivilization.

Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate students are welcome to study in the departmentas majors, as minors, or simply to take individual courses. Majorsfind that their NEJS background serves them well in preparationfor a great variety of graduate and professional careers. Pastmajors have gone on to law and medicine, academic, ordiplomatic/professional careers related to the ancient Near East,the modern Middle East, Judaica, the rabbinate, Jewisheducation, and other professions in the Jewish community.

The undergraduate major in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies,divided into two parallel tracks (see below), is designed tocombine a broad education in the various disciplines and periodsthat constitute this field, with a degree of specialization in onespecific area. It is the intent of the major also to introducestudents to the critical study of Near Eastern and Judaic sources,classical and modern, within the academic context. Majors arestrongly encouraged to diversify their courses within thedepartment and to consider related courses in other departmentsin order to acquaint themselves with the different disciplines andapproaches that Near Eastern and Judaic Studies embraces.

(For the major in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies please seeunder that heading in this Bulletin.)

Graduate Program in Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesGraduate Program in Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesGraduate Program in Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesGraduate Program in Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesGraduate Program in Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesThe graduate program in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, leading tothe Doctor of Philosophy degree, is designed to train scholars andteachers in various areas of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies. A jointPh.D. program is also offered in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies andsociology. On the M.A. level, the department offers general andspecialized programs. Also, a five-year B.A./M.A. program is availableto undergraduate majors in the department. A two-year joint M.A.program is offered in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies & women’s andgender studies. In addition, a two-year dual degree program leading tothe M.A. in Jewish professional leadership and the M.A. in NearEastern and Judaic Studies is available.


Students who wish to concentrate in Near Eastern and Judaic Studiesmeet with the undergraduate advising head and are assigned a facultyadvisor in accordance with their individual areas of interest. Togetherwith their advisor, they develop a plan of study designed to fulfill therequirements of the major and to meet their personal interests andneeds. With the approval of the department, a limited amount ofcredit may be awarded for appropriate courses taken at otheruniversities. For further details, please see below.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, asspecified in an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to this program.

At the graduate level, the Department of Near Eastern and JudaicStudies is divided into three interdisciplinary areas: Bible and ancientNear East, Jewish studies, and the modern Middle East.

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David Wright, ChairDavid Wright, ChairDavid Wright, ChairDavid Wright, ChairDavid Wright, ChairBiblical studies. Languages and literaturesof the ancient Near East.

Tzvi AbuschTzvi AbuschTzvi AbuschTzvi AbuschTzvi AbuschLanguages and cultures of ancientMesopotamia. Ancient Near Easternreligions.

Guy AntebiGuy AntebiGuy AntebiGuy AntebiGuy AntebiHebrew language.

Bracha AzoulayBracha AzoulayBracha AzoulayBracha AzoulayBracha AzoulayHebrew language.

Marc BrettlerMarc BrettlerMarc BrettlerMarc BrettlerMarc BrettlerThe Bible and its interpretation.

Bernadette BrootenBernadette BrootenBernadette BrootenBernadette BrootenBernadette BrootenChristian studies.

Aliza BroshAliza BroshAliza BroshAliza BroshAliza BroshHebrew language.

Jonathan Decter, Undergraduate AdvisingJonathan Decter, Undergraduate AdvisingJonathan Decter, Undergraduate AdvisingJonathan Decter, Undergraduate AdvisingJonathan Decter, Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHeadSephardic studies.

Sharon Feiman-NemserSharon Feiman-NemserSharon Feiman-NemserSharon Feiman-NemserSharon Feiman-NemserJewish education.

Sylvia Barack FishmanSylvia Barack FishmanSylvia Barack FishmanSylvia Barack FishmanSylvia Barack FishmanContemporary Jewry and American Jewishsociology.

ChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeEast European Jewish history.

Sara HascalSara HascalSara HascalSara HascalSara HascalHebrew language.

Ellen KellmanEllen KellmanEllen KellmanEllen KellmanEllen KellmanYiddish language and literature.

Reuven KimelmanReuven KimelmanReuven KimelmanReuven KimelmanReuven KimelmanTalmud. Midrash. Liturgy.

Jon LevisohnJon LevisohnJon LevisohnJon LevisohnJon LevisohnJewish education.

Avigdor LevyAvigdor LevyAvigdor LevyAvigdor LevyAvigdor LevyMiddle Eastern studies.

Joseph LumbardJoseph LumbardJoseph LumbardJoseph LumbardJoseph LumbardClassical Islam.

Kanan MakiyaKanan MakiyaKanan MakiyaKanan MakiyaKanan MakiyaMiddle Eastern studies.

Yitzhak NakashYitzhak NakashYitzhak NakashYitzhak NakashYitzhak NakashMiddle Eastern studies.

Antony PolonskyAntony PolonskyAntony PolonskyAntony PolonskyAntony PolonskyEast European Jewish history. Holocauststudies.

Bonit PorathBonit PorathBonit PorathBonit PorathBonit PorathHebrew language.

Benjamin RavidBenjamin RavidBenjamin RavidBenjamin RavidBenjamin RavidMedieval and early modern Jewish history.

Jehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzModern Jewish history.

Vardit Ringvald, Director, Hebrew andVardit Ringvald, Director, Hebrew andVardit Ringvald, Director, Hebrew andVardit Ringvald, Director, Hebrew andVardit Ringvald, Director, Hebrew andArabic LanguagesArabic LanguagesArabic LanguagesArabic LanguagesArabic LanguagesHebrew language.

Jonathan SarnaJonathan SarnaJonathan SarnaJonathan SarnaJonathan SarnaAmerican Jewish history.

Eugene Sheppard, Graduate AdvisorEugene Sheppard, Graduate AdvisorEugene Sheppard, Graduate AdvisorEugene Sheppard, Graduate AdvisorEugene Sheppard, Graduate AdvisorModern Jewish history and thought.

Esther ShorrEsther ShorrEsther ShorrEsther ShorrEsther ShorrHebrew language.

Ilan TroenIlan TroenIlan TroenIlan TroenIlan TroenIsrael studies.

The following members of otherdepartments are affiliated with theDepartment of Near Eastern and JudaicStudies:

Joyce Antler (AMST), Alan Avery-Peck(Department of Religious Studies, Collegeof the Holy Cross), Eugene Black (HIST),Jacob Cohen (AMST), Gordon Fellman(SOC), Gregory Freeze (HIST), PatriciaJohnston (CLAS), Edward Kaplan (ROCL),Ann Koloski-Ostrow (CLAS), WellingtonNyangoni (AAAS), Joseph Reimer (HRNS),Shulamit Reinharz (SOC), Sharon Rivo(National Center for Jewish Film), SusanShevitz (HRNS), Stephen Whitfield (AMST).



The department offers two parallel tracks for the major asfollows:

1. Judaic Studies

2. Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies

Judaic Studies TrackJudaic Studies TrackJudaic Studies TrackJudaic Studies TrackJudaic Studies TrackA.A.A.A.A. Students must complete NEJS 5a (formerly NEJS 1a)(Foundational Course in Judaic Studies) as early as possible in themajor. This course is usually offered every year. All students maytake an exemption exam for NEJS 5a, which is given twice a year,during the first two weeks of each semester. The exam will begiven at one time only, in a proctored setting, and its date will beannounced at least one month in advance. The version of theexam given in any year will be that of the NEJS faculty memberteaching the course that academic year, who will also grade theexam. Students may take the exam no more than twice. Studysheets for each exam are available in the NEJS office. Studentswho pass the exam (with a B- [80] or higher) will be exemptedfrom NEJS 5a, but will not receive course credit, and will berequired to take an additional course instead of 5a.

B.B.B.B.B. Students must complete at least seven other courses in NearEastern and Judaic Studies, at least three of which must be taught bymembers of the NEJS faculty. Up to four may be cross-listed coursesor courses taken at other universities. Courses used to fulfill theHebrew requirement (see D below) do not count toward thefulfillment of this requirement.

C.C.C.C.C. Students must complete at least one of their seven courses in eacheacheacheacheachof the following three chronological periods: (1) Biblical and AncientNear Eastern Studies, (2) Early Post-Biblical Judaism, EarlyChristianity, Classical Islam, Rabbinic, and Medieval Jewish Studies,(3) Modern and Contemporary Jewish Studies (including Yiddish). SeePre- and Post-1750 course list under Minor section.

D.D.D.D.D. In addition students must complete the following three Hebrewlanguage requirements:

1. Any fourth semester Hebrew course except HBRW 41a (formerlyHBRW 42a). Exemptions will be granted only to those students whoplace out on the basis of the Hebrew placement test administered bythe Hebrew program at Brandeis.

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2. One course in classical Hebrew from among the following:HBRW 122a (formerly HBRW 101a), HBRW 122b (formerly HBRW101b), NEJS 10a (formerly NEJS 72a), 25a (fomerly 53b), 110b,114a, 114b, 115a, 117b, 118b, 121b (formerly 131b), 122b, 123b,125b, 126a (formerly 120b), 126b, 127b, 172b.

3. One course in modern Hebrew literature from among thefollowing: HBRW 123a (formerly 110a), 123b (formerly 110b),143a (formerly 111a), 143b (formerly 111b), 144a (formerly 109a),146a (formerly 107a), 164b (formerly HBRW 104b), 166b (formerly107b), 167b (formerly 108b), NEJS 177b (formerly NEJS 139b),178a, 180b.

In no case may courses used to fulfill the Hebrew requirementcount toward fulfillment of any other departmental requirement.

Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies TrackBible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies TrackBible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies TrackBible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies TrackBible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies TrackA. A. A. A. A. Students must complete NEJS 8a (The Bible in its NearEastern Context) or NEJS 9a (The World of the Ancient NearEast).

B.B.B.B.B. Students must complete at least seven other courses in Bibleand ancient Near Eastern studies, at least four of which must betaught by members of the NEJS faculty. Up to three courses maybe taken in other departments at Brandeis or at otheruniversities. Courses used to fulfill the language requirement(see D below) do not count toward the fulfillment of thisrequirement.

C.C.C.C.C. As part of the seven courses, students must complete at leastone course in each of the following areas: (1) the Hebrew Bible/Ancient Israel; (2) Mesopotamia; (3) Christianity or Judaism inlate antiquity; (4) an area outside of NEJS that broadens thecontextual or methodological horizons of Near Eastern study(e.g., in classics, linguistics, anthropology, or literary theory), tobe determined in consultation with the student’s advisor.

D.D.D.D.D. Students must study two languages of the ancient world, suchas Akkadian, Aramaic, Greek, biblical Hebrew, Hittite, Ugaritic,or another approved ancient language. One language, generallyAkkadian or Hebrew, must be studied to the fourth-semesterlevel, and another to the second-semester level. In no case maycourses used to fulfill this language requirement count towardthe fulfillment of any other departmental requirement. Studentswho choose biblical Hebrew as the main language, after taking(or testing out of) first year modern Hebrew, must take a coursein biblical grammar and a biblical text course. Grammar coursesinclude NEJS 10a (fomerly NEJS 72a) and HBRW 122a (formerly101a) and 122b (formerly 101b). (NEJS 10a [formerly NEJS 72a]may be taken as a third semester course.)

HonorsHonorsHonorsHonorsHonorsSatisfactory completion of NEJS 99d (Senior Research) is requiredof candidates for degrees with honors. Students should startplanning and preparing early in their career for their honorsthesis and take courses with the faculty members related to thatarea. The undergraduate advising head should be contacted forassistance in the selection of a senior thesis advisor. Thoseproposing to seek honors should petition the department no laterthan September of their senior year.

Double CountingDouble CountingDouble CountingDouble CountingDouble CountingNo more than two courses that count for the IMES or Hebrewmajor or minor, or the Yiddish and East European Jewish Cultureminor, may count toward the NEJS major.


Qualified Brandeis University seniors are invited to apply foradmission to the department’s five-year program leading to a master’sdegree in the fifth year. To qualify for admission to the program,students must have spent at least two years in residence at Brandeisand must complete all B.A. requirements, including NEJS majorrequirements, by the end of their fourth year. Students accepted intothe program may apply toward the master’s degree up to seven NEJScourses (or approved cross-listed courses) numbered 100 or above inwhich they have received at least the grade of B-. During their fifthyear, which must be spent in residence, students must completeseven additional courses with a grade of at least B-, of which fourmust be in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, as well as their qualifyingexamination. Fulfillment of the departmental B.A. languagerequirement constitutes fulfillment of the B.A./M.A. languagerequirement. Students must obtain prior approval from their advisorbefore taking courses outside of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies. Anundergraduate honors thesis may not be accepted for M.A. credit inthis program.

Evaluation of Transfer CreditsEvaluation of Transfer CreditsEvaluation of Transfer CreditsEvaluation of Transfer CreditsEvaluation of Transfer Credits

A.A.A.A.A. By departmental rule a maximum of four semester course creditsfor courses taken at other universities may be accepted toward thedepartmental major requirements. Each course transferred fromanother university must have the approval of the department in orderto be acceptable for credit toward the major requirements. This ruleapplies to courses completed at any other institution, whether in theUnited States or abroad.

B.B.B.B.B. No more than two courses taken at special programs for overseasstudents may be applied. Students are encouraged to seek advanceapproval from the department’s undergraduate advising head for allcourses intended for transfer credit.

CCCCC. Credit is not granted for Ulpan courses, but students may take theHebrew placement test administered by the Hebrew program atBrandeis.

D.D.D.D.D. Students may be offered advanced standing on the basis of studiescompleted elsewhere. Students with the appropriate background andability, for example, may place out of Hebrew language requirement.However, those who wish to move into the advanced text coursesstill need to take the Hebrew placement exam. In addition, studentsentering Brandeis for the first time, who are non-native speakers ofHebrew, who have studied at yeshivot or comparable institutions, orin other non-college-level programs, and who have demonstratedadvanced knowledge in the regular Brandeis Hebrew placement examwill be granted the opportunity to take an additional advancedplacement exam for credit. Upon successful completion of that exam,a student will receive one course credit. This opportunity is availableto students only at the time they first enter Brandeis. In addition,students who pass the Jerusalem Exam with a total of 91 or greaterand who pass the Brandeis Hebrew placement exam, thereby gainingexemption from the Hebrew language program, will receive onecourse credit.

Requirements for the Minor in Near Eastern and JudaicRequirements for the Minor in Near Eastern and JudaicRequirements for the Minor in Near Eastern and JudaicRequirements for the Minor in Near Eastern and JudaicRequirements for the Minor in Near Eastern and JudaicStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesStudies

The minor consists of a coherent set of five courses in Near Easternand Judaic Studies, of which two may be cross-listed courses orcourses taken at other universities.

A.A.A.A.A. At least one of the five courses must focus on the period before1750, and one on the period after 1750.


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Pre-1750: IMES 104a, NEJS 1b, 2a, 3a, 5a (formerly NEJS 1a), 8a,10a (formerly 72a), 25a (formerly 53b), 29a, 102a, 104b, 106a,106b, 101a (formerly 108a), 104a (formerly 108b), 110a (formerly1086a), 111a, 112a, 113a, 113b, 114a, 114b, 115a, 115b, 116a(formerly 156b), 116b, 117b, 118b, 122b, 123a (formerly 157b),123b, 125b, 126a (formerly 120b), 126b, 127b, 129a (formerly186b), 130a, 131b (formerly 121b), 132a (formerly 55a), 133a,140a, 140b, 142b (formerly 122a), 147a (formerly 188a), 148b,151b, 152a, 152b, 153b (formerly 128b), 154a (formerly 117a),154b, 155a, 155b, 158b, 159a (formerly 105b), 159b (formerly119a), 165b (formerly 124b), 172b, 180a, 184a (formerly 109a),188a, 191a, 192b (formerly 130b).

Post-1750: REL 107a, YDSH 10a, 20b, 30a, 40b, NEJS 2a, 35a(formerly NEJS 68b), 75a (formerly 86b), 75b, 133a, 135a, 136a(formerly 168a), 136b (formerly 168b), 137a (formerly 169a), 137b(formerly 167b), 138a, 141a (formerly 112b), 141b, 142a (formerly120a), 143a (formerly 121a), 144a, 144b, 145a (formerly 157a),146a (formerly 162b), 150b (formerly 107b), 151a, 153a, 153b,158a, 159a, 160a (formerly 119b), 160b (formerly 134b), 161a,162a, 163a, 163b (formerly 138b), 164a, 164b, 165a (formerly170b), 165b (formerly 174b), 166b, 167a, 172a, 173a, 173b, 174a,175a (formerly 129b), 175b (formerly 169b), 176a, 176b, 177a(formerly 135b), 177b (formerly 139b), 178a, 180b, 181a (formerly190b), 181b (formerly 194b), 182a (formerly 191b), 184b, 185b(formerly 145b), 187a (formerly 148a), 187b (formerly 143b), 188b(formerly 146b), 189a (formerly 147b), 189b, 190a (formerly 171b),192a, 192b, 193a, 194a, 195a, 196a, 197a, 197b, 198a (formerly100a).

B.B.B.B.B. No more than two of the following semester courses may beapplied toward the minor: YDSH 10a (Beginning Yiddish), YDSH20b (Continuing Yiddish), ARBC 10a (Beginning Literary Arabic),and ARBC 20b (Continuing Literary Arabic).

C. C. C. C. C. HBRW 10a (Beginning Hebrew) and HBRW 20b (IntermediateHebrew) may not count towards fulfillment of the NEJS minor.

D. D. D. D. D. Students are required to declare the minor in NEJS no laterthan the beginning of the senior year. Each student declaring aminor will be assigned a departmental advisor after conferringwith the undergraduate advising head.

E. E. E. E. E. By departmental rule, a maximum of two semester coursecredits for courses taken at other universities, whether in theUnited States or abroad, may be accepted toward the minor inNEJS. Students are encouraged to seek advance approval from thedepartment’s undergraduate advisor for all courses intended fortransfer credit. For courses taken in Israeli universities, oneBrandeis semester credit will be given for a three-hour-per-weekone-semester course; a two-semester, two-hour-per-week course;or two, two-hour, one-semester courses. Credit is not granted forUlpan courses, but students may take the Hebrew PlacementTest administered by the Hebrew program at Brandeis.

Double CountingDouble CountingDouble CountingDouble CountingDouble CountingNo more than two courses that count for the IMES or Hebrewmajor or minor, or the Yiddish and East European Jewish Cultureminor, may count toward the NEJS minor.

Requirements for the Minor in Yiddish and EastRequirements for the Minor in Yiddish and EastRequirements for the Minor in Yiddish and EastRequirements for the Minor in Yiddish and EastRequirements for the Minor in Yiddish and EastEuropean Jewish CultureEuropean Jewish CultureEuropean Jewish CultureEuropean Jewish CultureEuropean Jewish Culture

The minor consists of a coherent set of five courses in NearEastern and Judaic Studies.

A.A.A.A.A. YDSH 40b (Advanced Intermediate Yiddish)

B.B.B.B.B. NEJS 98a (Independent study in Yiddish Literature andCulture) [readings in Yiddish]

C.C.C.C.C. NEJS 75a (Introduction to Yiddish Literature in Englishtranslation) or NEJS 75b (Classic Yiddish Fiction in Englishtranslation)

D.D.D.D.D. Two courses selected from the following: NEJS 75a (Introductionto Yiddish Literature), NEJS 75b (Classic Yiddish Fiction), NEJS 136a(History and Culture of the Jews of East-Central Europe up to 1914),NEJS 136b (History and Culture of the Jews of East-Central Europesince 1914), NEJS 137b (History of the Jews in Warsaw, Lodz, Vilnaand Odessa), NEJS 141a (Russian Jewish History, 1917 to the Present),NEJS 142a (Modern History of East European Jewry), NEJS 153a(Hasidism as a Religious and Social Movement), NEJS 167a (EastEuropean Jewish Immigration to the United States), NEJS 175a(Jewish Women in Eastern Europe), NEJS 98b (Independent study inany aspect of Yiddish Language, Literature or East European JewishHistory and Culture)

No more than two of the courses counted toward the minor inYiddish and East European Jewish Culture may also be countedtoward the NEJS major or minor.


The Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies encouragesstudents to participate in internships that integrate academicknowledge and practical experiences. It sponsors credit-bearinginternships (NEJS 92a,b) for junior and senior majors and minors.Internships combine off-campus or on-campus work that providessignificant learning in the areas of NEJS with academic studysupervised by a departmental faculty sponsor. Students may countone NEJS 92 toward their major or minor. Students doing summerinternships may register for course credit in the following fallsemester. A minimum of a B+ grade point average in NEJS courses isrequired for eligibility. For additional information, please contact theundergraduate advising head.

NEJS 92a,b involves as much work as a regular NEJS course. Inaddition to following the general internship guidelines establishedelsewhere in this Bulletin, NEJS internships must include each of thefollowing:

A.A.A.A.A. Before the end of the add/drop period at the start of each semester,the NEJS faculty member who is supervising the internship mustapprove the written contract proposed by the student; the blankcontract at www.brandeis.edu/registrar/92form.html should be usedas a basis. This contract should at minimum outline the following:the number of hours on the site, scheduled meetings with the facultymember supervising the internship, and significant academic readingsthat enrich and deepen the field experience.

B.B.B.B.B. The student must keep a detailed diary of the internshipexperience, to be shared with the faculty member.

C.C.C.C.C. The student must complete a substantive research project thatsynthesizes what has been learned from the internship and links it toappropriate literature.

D.D.D.D.D. The undergraduate advising head must approve, in advance and inwriting, every NEJS 92a,b.

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Requirements for the Diploma in Jewish StudiesRequirements for the Diploma in Jewish StudiesRequirements for the Diploma in Jewish StudiesRequirements for the Diploma in Jewish StudiesRequirements for the Diploma in Jewish Studies

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementOne year of full-time study, consisting of eight courses tailoredto the needs of the student.

Comprehensive ExaminationComprehensive ExaminationComprehensive ExaminationComprehensive ExaminationComprehensive ExaminationThe student will be examined at the end of the year.


Residence Requirement and Program of StudyResidence Requirement and Program of StudyResidence Requirement and Program of StudyResidence Requirement and Program of StudyResidence Requirement and Program of StudyOrdinarily, two years of full-time residence are required at thenormal course rate of seven courses each academic year. At leasteight of these required courses must be offered by members ofthe Near Eastern and Judaic Studies department. Students maynot include courses taken to prepare for the M.A. languageexamination (HBRW 102 and below, or ARBC 40 and below)among these eight courses, but may include them among therequired 14 courses. Students must obtain prior approval fromthe M.A. advisor before taking courses outside of Near Easternand Judaic Studies. Students who enter with graduate credit fromother recognized institutions may apply for transfer credit for upto four courses, or, with prior approval of the M.A. advisor,candidates may receive transfer credit for up to four courses at auniversity abroad.

AdvisingAdvisingAdvisingAdvisingAdvisingStudents are assigned advisors from the Near Eastern and JudaicStudies department. Students must meet with their advisor(s)regularly and before enrolling in courses to ensure appropriatecourse coherency.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementAll candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency in biblicalor modern Hebrew or Arabic. See departmental website fordetails.

Comprehensive ExaminationComprehensive ExaminationComprehensive ExaminationComprehensive ExaminationComprehensive ExaminationAll candidates for the Master of Arts degree are required to pass acomprehensive examination.

ThesisThesisThesisThesisThesisA master’s thesis is not required in the Department of NearEastern and Judaic Studies. Students may petition to write athesis that must be submitted no later than April 1 of the year inwhich the degree is to be conferred.

Requirements for the Hornstein-Near Eastern andRequirements for the Hornstein-Near Eastern andRequirements for the Hornstein-Near Eastern andRequirements for the Hornstein-Near Eastern andRequirements for the Hornstein-Near Eastern andJudaic Studies Dual M.A. ProgramJudaic Studies Dual M.A. ProgramJudaic Studies Dual M.A. ProgramJudaic Studies Dual M.A. ProgramJudaic Studies Dual M.A. Program

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThis program is for students who aspire to professional careers inthe Jewish community. It provides a nuanced understanding ofthe contemporary Jewish community, background in Jewishstudies, as well as a set of professional skills and values. Thedual degree is comprised of 20 courses, completed in fivesemesters, including the summer between years one and two.

Students take nine graduate level (100- level or higher) NEJS orHBRW courses, including NEJS 234a which has a prerequisite ofNEJS 5a or its equivalent (NEJS 5a may not be taken for credit).At least one of these courses must be in the area of Bible andAncient Near East, and at least one in the era between the end ofthe Biblical Period and the onset of modernity. In addition,students take nine Hornstein courses that focus on contemporaryissues and professional perspectives. These include 7.5 required

core Hornstein courses as well as field experiences. A seminar inIsrael is also part of the program’s requirements. In addition, twoelectives from outside Hornstein/NEJS are selected with the input ofthe student’s advisors. These electives may be taken in Heller, IBS,Psychology, Sociology, Cultural Production or other departments orprograms. A series of co-curricular learning experiences is alsorequired, including a seminar at national Jewish agencies in NewYork, and seminars on and off campus with leaders of the Jewishcommunity. Each student’s program is individualized, and is createdin conjunction with advisors from Hornstein and NEJS.

AdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmissionStudents applying to this program must demonstrate professional andacademic capability and the capacity for sustaining an intensiveprogram of study. Applicants submit a single application to theGraduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Supervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised fieldwork is an integral part of the Hornstein Program.These intensive and powerful professional experiences at local andregional agencies help students develop practical skills, learn to turntheory into action, and become self-reflective practioners.

Foster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeAn intensive examination of contemporary issues in Israeli societyand its relationship with Diaspora communities.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe residence requirement is five semesters of full-time study or theequivalent thereof in part-time study.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementAll candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency in modernHebrew. An intensive four-week Hebrew preparatory program isavailable to students in the summer prior to their enrollment throughthe Brandeis Hebrew Language Summer Institute and is highlyrecommended. Students may fulfill the Hebrew language requirementin one of three ways:

1. by passing (B- or above) a 40- or higher level Hebrew course,2. by passing an examination offered in April of each year;3. by passing HBRW 202a, which will typically be offered each year.

Final ProjectFinal ProjectFinal ProjectFinal ProjectFinal ProjectStudents must complete a master’s project that reflects and integratestheir study in this joint program.


Seminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesA mandatory bi-weekly seminar, planned and coordinated withstudent involvement, provides for discussion of central issues inJewish communal life and brings students face to face with visionaryleaders from around the country.


Milender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipStudents participate in a three-day seminar about Jewish communalleadership with an outstanding leader of the Jewish communal world.


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Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inNear Eastern and Judaic Studies & Women’s andNear Eastern and Judaic Studies & Women’s andNear Eastern and Judaic Studies & Women’s andNear Eastern and Judaic Studies & Women’s andNear Eastern and Judaic Studies & Women’s andGender StudiesGender StudiesGender StudiesGender StudiesGender Studies

Students interested in the joint two-year terminal M.A. degreeprogram must first be admitted to the M.A. degree program inNEJS in the regular manner.

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyCourses must include:

A. A. A. A. A. WMGS 205a or another course designated as a graduatefoundational course in women’s and gender studies.

B.B.B.B.B. A course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198a, theFeminist Inquiry course offered through the GraduateConsortium in Women’s Studies, or an alternate).

C.C.C.C.C. Two elective courses in women’s and gender studies, oneinside and one outside the NEJS department.

D.D.D.D.D. The remaining courses must be jointly approved by eachstudent’s NEJS advisor and by the NEJS women’s and genderstudies advisor.

E.E.E.E.E. Participation in a fall semester noncredit Women’s and GenderStudies Graduate Proseminar.

F.F.F.F.F. A research project of at least 25 pages on an issue connected towomen’s and gender studies and NEJS. It must be in a formatsuitable for submission to a specific journal or for presentation ata professional conference. It may be a revision of a paperpreviously completed while enrolled in the M.A. degree programat Brandeis. The project is read by two faculty members withinNEJS and by an additional member of the women’s and genderstudies program committee. It must be defended before thatthree-person committee by the first week of May of the year inwhich the candidate intends to receive the degree. (Check thedate with the Office of the University Registrar. It may vary withthe academic calendar.) Once the project is found to be ofacceptable M.A. degree quality, one copy of the project should besubmitted to the women’s and gender studies program office, andan additional copy should be deposited in the Brandeis Library.

G. G. G. G. G. All candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency inbiblical or modern Hebrew or in Arabic.

H.H.H.H.H. All candidates for the Master of Arts degree are required topass a comprehensive examination.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementOrdinarily, two years of full-time residence are required at thenormal course rate of seven courses each academic year. Studentswho enter with graduate credit from other recognizedinstitutions may apply for transfer credit for up to four courses,or, with prior approval of the M.A. advisor, candidates mayreceive transfer credit for up to four courses at a universityabroad.


Doctoral ProgramsDoctoral ProgramsDoctoral ProgramsDoctoral ProgramsDoctoral ProgramsStudents admitted to the NEJS Ph.D. program are admitted to specificprograms within the department. These are: Bible and Ancient NearEast (BANE), Modern Middle East (MME), and Jewish Studies (JS).Movement from one program to the other is generally discouragedand is dependent upon a student’s meeting the requirements foradmission into that program and acceptance by that program’sfaculty. Movement from one advisor to another within a program islikewise dependent upon the consent of the new advisor.

Residence Requirement and Program of StudyResidence Requirement and Program of StudyResidence Requirement and Program of StudyResidence Requirement and Program of StudyResidence Requirement and Program of StudyThree years of full-time residence are required at the normal rate of atleast seven term courses each academic year. Students who enterwith graduate credit from other recognized institutions may apply fortransfer credit. By rule of the Graduate School, a maximum of oneyear of credit (seven term courses) may be accepted toward theresidence requirement on the recommendation of the departmentaladvisor in consultation with the student’s advisor.

Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementAs part of the graduate training program in NEJS, all Ph.D. studentsare required to fulfill five, semester-length teaching fellow or researchassignments during the first four years of their programs, serving asapprentices to faculty mentors. All incoming NEJS doctoral studentsare to take the university writing pedagogy seminar in their first year(preferably in their first semester). Students will serve as teachingfellows in at least one university writing course. In addition, thedepartment holds an orientation program for all new students andsponsors colloquia on teaching. Their faculty mentors evaluatestudents’ teaching fellow work each semester. Students’ teachingportfolios are in part drawn from these evaluations.

ConsortiumConsortiumConsortiumConsortiumConsortiumStudents should also discuss with their advisors the desirability oftaking courses at member institutions of the Boston Consortium.

AdvisingAdvisingAdvisingAdvisingAdvisingStudents are assigned advisors from the Near Eastern and JudaicStudies department in the program to which they were admitted.Students must meet with their advisor(s) regularly, and beforeenrolling in courses, to ensure appropriate course coherency. Theprograms for each graduate area may be found in the departmentaloffice and are posted on the NEJS departmental website.

Funding and Annual EvaluationFunding and Annual EvaluationFunding and Annual EvaluationFunding and Annual EvaluationFunding and Annual EvaluationScholarships and fellowships are generally renewable for fouradditional years, based on a favorable annual evaluation by eachstudent’s professors by May of each academic year. These evaluationswill be shared with the students and will be part of the official file,along with grades. Additionally, University Dissertation Fellowshipsare available on a University-wide competitive basis for the finalyear.

Language RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsStudents are required to demonstrate competence in primary andsecondary research languages, according to the requirements of theirspecific programs. See departmental website for details.

Candidates are not normally admitted to the Ph.D. program in JewishStudies, including modern and American Jewish studies, until theydemonstrate reading knowledge of modern Hebrew. Students whorequire additional work in this area should apply for the Degree ofMaster of Arts in NEJS.

Comprehensive ExaminationsComprehensive ExaminationsComprehensive ExaminationsComprehensive ExaminationsComprehensive ExaminationsAll candidates for the Ph.D. degree are required to pass severalcomprehensive examinations. Specific requirements vary fromprogram to program. Details may be obtained from the departmentwebsite. In the semester in which students plan to take theirqualifying examinations, they may sign up for reading courses withthe members of the faculty who will participate in thoseexaminations.


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Dissertation ProposalDissertation ProposalDissertation ProposalDissertation ProposalDissertation ProposalAfter successfully completing all qualifying examinations andlanguage requirements, students must submit their dissertationproposal to the department faculty by the end of the third year orthe beginning of the fourth year (by the beginning of the fifthyear for students in the program in Bible and Ancient NearEastern Studies), after first obtaining the approval of theirdissertation director and the other two members of thedissertation reading committee. Proposals should be up to sixpages in length, plus bibliography. They should contain a cleararticulation of the topic with rationale, a summary of currentresearch in its area, its intended contribution to scholarship,methodology, sources, structure and table of contents,preliminary bibliography, and any other relevant material.Additional information about the proposal is available on theNEJS department website.

Dissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseThe dissertation, ordinarily between 250 and 400 pages in length,must demonstrate the candidate’s thorough mastery of the fieldand competence in pursuing independent research; it must alsoconstitute an original contribution to knowledge. Two copies ofthe dissertation are to be deposited in the office of the programchair no later than March 1 of the year in which the candidateexpects to earn the degree. The student must successfully defendthe dissertation at a final oral examination.

Requirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofPhilosophy in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies andPhilosophy in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies andPhilosophy in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies andPhilosophy in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies andPhilosophy in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies andSociologySociologySociologySociologySociology

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence Requirement and Program of Studyand Program of Studyand Program of Studyand Program of Studyand Program of StudyThree years of full-time residence are required at the normal rateof at least seven term courses each academic year. Students whoenter with graduate credit from other recognized institutionsmay apply for transfer credit. By rule of the Graduate School, amaximum of one year of credit (seven term courses) may beaccepted toward the residence requirement on therecommendation of the departmental advisor in consultationwith the student’s advisor.

Students must complete a total of 21 courses. Nine of thesecourses should be offered by the sociology department(comprising five graduate seminars and four other sociologycourses). Among the sociology courses at least one must be atheory course and at least one must be in quantitative methods.At least nine courses must be taken within the NEJS department.The remaining three courses are open to student choice with theapproval of the student’s advisors. In addition, students in theirfirst year are required to participate in a year-long, noncreditproseminar that introduces program faculty and their researchinterests.

Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementAs part of the graduate training program in NEJS, all Ph.D.students are required to fulfill five, semester-length teachingfellow or research assignments during the first four years of theirprograms, serving as apprentices to faculty mentors. Allincoming NEJS doctoral students are to take the universitywriting pedagogy seminar in their first year (preferably in theirfirst semester). Students will serve as teaching fellows in at leastone university writing course. In addition, the department holdsan orientation program for all new students and sponsorscolloquia on teaching. Their faculty mentors evaluate students’teaching fellow work each semester. Students’ teachingportfolios are in part drawn from these evaluations.


AdvisingAdvisingAdvisingAdvisingAdvisingStudents are assigned advisors from the sociology department andfrom the Near Eastern and Judaic Studies department. Both advisorswill work with the student to ensure appropriate course coherency.An interdepartmental meeting involving both advisors and thestudent should take place at least once a year.

Language RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsCandidates are required to establish competence in Hebrew and onemodern language (normally French or German, but depending on thearea of research, another language may be substituted). Languageexaminations will be administered by the student’s advisors.

Research Methods RequirementResearch Methods RequirementResearch Methods RequirementResearch Methods RequirementResearch Methods RequirementCandidates are required to establish competence in statistics bysuccessful completion of an appropriate Brandeis course in statistics.

Comprehensive Examinations and Graduate AccreditationComprehensive Examinations and Graduate AccreditationComprehensive Examinations and Graduate AccreditationComprehensive Examinations and Graduate AccreditationComprehensive Examinations and Graduate AccreditationBefore proposing and writing a doctoral dissertation, students mustshow competence in two areas of sociology through the GraduateAccreditation Committee (GAC) process; pass a two-part writtencomprehensive examination in Jewish cultural literacy in the NEJSdepartment; and pass an oral major field examination.

Candidates demonstrate Jewish cultural literacy in a two-part writtenexamination, which has English and Hebrew components, and afollow-up oral examination. The Hebrew examination in primarysources is part of the cultural literacy examination. This examinationgives students the opportunity to demonstrate their broad generalknowledge of Jewish literature and cultures of the biblical, rabbinic,medieval, and early modern periods. The oral examination providesopportunity for further exploration following the writtenexamination. Following the successful completion of the Jewishcultural literacy examinations, candidates demonstrate theirparticular field of expertise in contemporary Jewish societies throughthe oral major field examination.

The Graduate Accreditation Committee (GAC) is the sociologydepartment equivalent of comprehensive examinations. Studentselect two sociological areas of interest and, with the appropriatefaculty member, create a contract of requirements for the completionof a portfolio in the specific area. The portfolio can include suchitems as completed courses, papers, independent readings, orbibliographies. Faculty advisors suggest readings, written work, orindependent studies. When the GAC requirement is completed, therewill be a comprehensive meeting to discuss the candidate’s interestsand direction in the field and the upcoming dissertation.

Dissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationA dissertation proposal should be submitted to the dissertationcommittee soon after the comprehensive examinations and GACs arecompleted. The dissertation committee should consist of fivemembers: two each from the sociology and the NEJS departments anda fifth member from outside those departments. After approval of theproposal by the dissertation committee, it is submitted to thedepartment faculties for approval. Two copies of the dissertation areto be deposited in the offices of the program chairs no later thanMarch 1 of the year in which the candidate expects to earn the degree.The dissertation committee must approve the dissertation and thestudent must successfully defend the dissertation at a final oralexamination.


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Course SubgroupingsCourse SubgroupingsCourse SubgroupingsCourse SubgroupingsCourse SubgroupingsAncient Languages (NEJS 100a-108b)Bible and Ancient Near East (NEJS 109a-122b)Rabbinics (NEJS 123b-127b)Early Christianity (NEJS 128a-130b)Non-American Jewish History (NEJS 131a-153b)Jewish Thought (NEJS 153a-160b)American Jewish History and Sociology (NEJS 161a-168b)Jewish Education (NEJS 169a-171b)Jewish and Hebrew Literature (NEJS 172a-180b)Creative Arts and Near Eastern and Judaic Studies (NEJS 181a-184b)


Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (NEJS 185a-199b)Ancient Languages (NEJS 200a-208b)Bible and Ancient Near East (NEJS 209a-222b)Jewish Studies Core Methodology Seminars (NEJS 231a-235b)Jewish History (except the Americas) (NEJS 236a-252b)Jewish Thought (NEJS 253a-260b)Modern Middle East (NEJS 285a-299b)Reading Courses (NEJS 315a-389b)

Language Courses:Language Courses:Language Courses:Language Courses:Language Courses: For Arabic, Hebrew, Yiddish, see separate headingselsewhere in this Bulletin.



NEJS 2a Introduction to the JewishNEJS 2a Introduction to the JewishNEJS 2a Introduction to the JewishNEJS 2a Introduction to the JewishNEJS 2a Introduction to the JewishExperienceExperienceExperienceExperienceExperience[ hum ]No prior knowledge of Judaism or Hebrewrequired. Does not count toward the majorin NEJS, but minors are encouraged to takethis course.Topics to be discussed include: the Peopleof the Book; the rabbinic tradition; theJewish calendar; the prayer book; life-cycleof the individual; Christianity, Islam, andthe Jews; from anti-Judaism toantisemitism; Holocaust; the Land of Israeland the Jews; Reform, Conservative, andReconstructionist Judaism; AmericanJewry; Jewish geography today. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Ravid

NEJS 3a Introduction to Judaism,NEJS 3a Introduction to Judaism,NEJS 3a Introduction to Judaism,NEJS 3a Introduction to Judaism,NEJS 3a Introduction to Judaism,Christianity, and IslamChristianity, and IslamChristianity, and IslamChristianity, and IslamChristianity, and Islam[ hum ]An introduction to the three major religionsoriginating in the Near East: Judaism,Christianity, and Islam. Areas of focusinclude historical development, sacredtexts, rituals, and interpretive traditions.Ancient, medieval, and modern periods aretreated. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Decter

NEJS 5a Foundational Course in JudaicNEJS 5a Foundational Course in JudaicNEJS 5a Foundational Course in JudaicNEJS 5a Foundational Course in JudaicNEJS 5a Foundational Course in JudaicStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesStudies[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 1a inprevious years.A survey of the Jewish experience andthought, focusing on the varieties ofhistorical Judaism including its classicalforms, its medieval patterns andtransformations, and its modern options.Usually offered every year.Mr. Kimelman

NEJS 8a The Bible in Its Near EasternNEJS 8a The Bible in Its Near EasternNEJS 8a The Bible in Its Near EasternNEJS 8a The Bible in Its Near EasternNEJS 8a The Bible in Its Near EasternContextContextContextContextContext[ hum ]All texts are read in English.A study of the Bible in the light of recentlydiscovered Near Eastern texts that havechanged how the Bible is interpreted andread. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Wright

NEJS 9a The World of the Ancient NearNEJS 9a The World of the Ancient NearNEJS 9a The World of the Ancient NearNEJS 9a The World of the Ancient NearNEJS 9a The World of the Ancient NearEastEastEastEastEast[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 1b inprevious years.An introduction to the peoples, history,religions, institutions, and culture ofancient Mesopotamia, Syria, Israel,Anatolia, and Egypt from prehistory to 330BCE. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Wright

NEJS 10a Biblical Hebrew Grammar andNEJS 10a Biblical Hebrew Grammar andNEJS 10a Biblical Hebrew Grammar andNEJS 10a Biblical Hebrew Grammar andNEJS 10a Biblical Hebrew Grammar andTextsTextsTextsTextsTexts[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: HBRW 20b or the equivalentas determined by placement examination.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 72a inprevious years.A review of biblical Hebrew grammarfollowed by a survey of the major genres ofthe Hebrew Bible (e.g., Torah, history,prophecy, psalms, wisdom). Texts are readin Hebrew; the course is taught in English.Emphasis on literary and grammaticalaspects of the texts. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Brettler or Mr. Stackert

NEJS 25a Introduction to TalmudNEJS 25a Introduction to TalmudNEJS 25a Introduction to TalmudNEJS 25a Introduction to TalmudNEJS 25a Introduction to Talmud[ hum ]Prerequisite: A 30-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent is recommended. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken NEJS 53b in previous years.An introduction to Treatise Sanhedrin, onthe subject of judicial procedure and capitalpunishment. Attention is paid to modes ofargument, literary form, and developmentof the Talmudic text. No previous study ofTalmud is presupposed. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Kimelman

NEJS 29a Feminist Sexual Ethics inNEJS 29a Feminist Sexual Ethics inNEJS 29a Feminist Sexual Ethics inNEJS 29a Feminist Sexual Ethics inNEJS 29a Feminist Sexual Ethics inJudaism, Christianity, and IslamJudaism, Christianity, and IslamJudaism, Christianity, and IslamJudaism, Christianity, and IslamJudaism, Christianity, and Islam[ hum ]Analyzes a variety of feminist critiques ofreligious texts and traditions and proposedinnovations in theology and religious law.Examines biblical, rabbinic, and Qur’anictexts. Explores relation to U.S. law, and tothe social, natural, and medical sciences.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Brooten

NEJS 35a History of the Jews from 1492 toNEJS 35a History of the Jews from 1492 toNEJS 35a History of the Jews from 1492 toNEJS 35a History of the Jews from 1492 toNEJS 35a History of the Jews from 1492 tothe Presentthe Presentthe Presentthe Presentthe Present[ hum ss ]Open to all students. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken NEJS 68b in previous years.Main trends and events in the legal,economic, social, cultural, and religioushistory of the Jewish people in the contextof the general background, with emphasison major areas of Jewish settlement.Usually offered every year.Mr. Ravid

NEJS 55a Ethics and the Jewish PoliticalNEJS 55a Ethics and the Jewish PoliticalNEJS 55a Ethics and the Jewish PoliticalNEJS 55a Ethics and the Jewish PoliticalNEJS 55a Ethics and the Jewish PoliticalTraditionTraditionTraditionTraditionTradition[ hum ]Open to all students. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken NEJS 132b in previous years.A study in the structures of authority,power, and leadership in Jewish politicsfrom Biblical to modern times that focuseson the change from sovereignty toincorporated community to voluntaryassociation. Issues include the problems ofnationalism, the limits of government, theright of revolution, the legitimacy ofterrorism, and the ethics of war. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Mr. Kimelman

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NEJS 59b The Philosophy of Jewish LawNEJS 59b The Philosophy of Jewish LawNEJS 59b The Philosophy of Jewish LawNEJS 59b The Philosophy of Jewish LawNEJS 59b The Philosophy of Jewish Law[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 105b inprevious years.Investigates the philosophic underpinningsof Jewish law. Issues include tradition andchange, interpretive freedom, authority, andthe nature of legal consciousness. Rangingfrom the Talmudic to modern periods,emphasizes the thought of Mendelssohn,Hirsch, Rosenzweig, Soloveitchik,Hartman, and Levinas. Usually offeredevery third year.Staff

NEJS 60b Judaism and HealingNEJS 60b Judaism and HealingNEJS 60b Judaism and HealingNEJS 60b Judaism and HealingNEJS 60b Judaism and Healing[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 193b inprevious years.Explores the vital and venerable tradition ofJewish professional involvement inmedicine. Examines the historical andcultural roots of this phenomenon and theways in which Jewish religion and cultureprovide technical, moral, and spiritualresources for physicians and health careprofessionals.Staff

NEJS 75a Introduction to Yiddish LiteratureNEJS 75a Introduction to Yiddish LiteratureNEJS 75a Introduction to Yiddish LiteratureNEJS 75a Introduction to Yiddish LiteratureNEJS 75a Introduction to Yiddish Literature[ wi hum ]Students with reading knowledge of Yiddishmay elect to read the original texts. NEJSgraduate students may petition to take thiscouse for graduate credit. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken NEJS 86b in previous years.Introduces students to Yiddish fiction,poetry, and drama created in the 19th and20th centuries in eastern Europe and theAmericas. Readings include a sampling ofworks by classic Yiddish writers, but focusprimarily on fiction, poetry, and drama bywriters of succeeding generations. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Kellman

NEJS 75b Classic Yiddish FictionNEJS 75b Classic Yiddish FictionNEJS 75b Classic Yiddish FictionNEJS 75b Classic Yiddish FictionNEJS 75b Classic Yiddish Fiction[ hum wi ]NEJS graduate students may petition totake this couse for graduate credit.An introduction to the major works offiction by the three classic Yiddish writersof the 19th and early 20th centuries. Taughtin English using texts in translation.Students with knowledge of Yiddish mayelect to read the original texts. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Kellman

NEJS 92a Internship and Analysis in NearNEJS 92a Internship and Analysis in NearNEJS 92a Internship and Analysis in NearNEJS 92a Internship and Analysis in NearNEJS 92a Internship and Analysis in NearEastern and Judaic StudiesEastern and Judaic StudiesEastern and Judaic StudiesEastern and Judaic StudiesEastern and Judaic StudiesUsually offered every year.Staff

NEJS 92b Internship and Analysis in NearNEJS 92b Internship and Analysis in NearNEJS 92b Internship and Analysis in NearNEJS 92b Internship and Analysis in NearNEJS 92b Internship and Analysis in NearEastern and Judaic StudiesEastern and Judaic StudiesEastern and Judaic StudiesEastern and Judaic StudiesEastern and Judaic StudiesUsually offered every year.Staff

NEJS 98a Independent StudyNEJS 98a Independent StudyNEJS 98a Independent StudyNEJS 98a Independent StudyNEJS 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

NEJS 98b Independent StudyNEJS 98b Independent StudyNEJS 98b Independent StudyNEJS 98b Independent StudyNEJS 98b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

NEJS 99d Senior ResearchNEJS 99d Senior ResearchNEJS 99d Senior ResearchNEJS 99d Senior ResearchNEJS 99d Senior ResearchUsually offered every year.Staff


NEJS 101a Elementary AkkadianNEJS 101a Elementary AkkadianNEJS 101a Elementary AkkadianNEJS 101a Elementary AkkadianNEJS 101a Elementary Akkadian[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 108a inprevious years.Introduction to Akkadian grammar andlexicon and cuneiform script. This course isfor beginning students of Akkadian. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Abusch and Staff

NEJS 101b Intermediate AkkadianNEJS 101b Intermediate AkkadianNEJS 101b Intermediate AkkadianNEJS 101b Intermediate AkkadianNEJS 101b Intermediate Akkadian[ hum ]Prerequisite: NEJS 101a (formerly NEJS108a) or the equivalent. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken NEJS 109b in previous years.Review of grammar and reading of OldBabylonian historical inscriptions, laws,letters, and literary texts. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Abusch and Staff

NEJS 102a Elementary HittiteNEJS 102a Elementary HittiteNEJS 102a Elementary HittiteNEJS 102a Elementary HittiteNEJS 102a Elementary Hittite[ hum ]An introduction to the Hittite language,mainly through readings in Hittite royalannals, treaties, rituals, laws, and myths.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Wright

NEJS 104a Comparative Grammar ofNEJS 104a Comparative Grammar ofNEJS 104a Comparative Grammar ofNEJS 104a Comparative Grammar ofNEJS 104a Comparative Grammar ofSemitic LanguagesSemitic LanguagesSemitic LanguagesSemitic LanguagesSemitic Languages[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 108b inprevious years.An introduction to and description of theSemitic languages, the internalrelationships within this linguistic family,and the distinctive grammatical and lexicalfeatures of the individual languages.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Wright

NEJS 104b Ezra, Daniel, and Early AramaicNEJS 104b Ezra, Daniel, and Early AramaicNEJS 104b Ezra, Daniel, and Early AramaicNEJS 104b Ezra, Daniel, and Early AramaicNEJS 104b Ezra, Daniel, and Early AramaicTextsTextsTextsTextsTexts[ hum ]Prerequisites: HBRW 122a or b (formerlyHBRW 101a or b), NEJS 10a (formerly NEJS72a), or permission of the instructor.A study of the language and text of theAramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel and ofother early Aramaic documents. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Wright

NEJS 106a Northwest Semitic InscriptionsNEJS 106a Northwest Semitic InscriptionsNEJS 106a Northwest Semitic InscriptionsNEJS 106a Northwest Semitic InscriptionsNEJS 106a Northwest Semitic Inscriptions[ hum ]A study of Phoenician, Hebrew, Edomite,and Moabite inscriptions. Issues ofepigraphy, historical grammar, dialectology,and historical reconstruction are examined.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Wright

NEJS 106b Elementary UgariticNEJS 106b Elementary UgariticNEJS 106b Elementary UgariticNEJS 106b Elementary UgariticNEJS 106b Elementary Ugaritic[ hum ]An introduction to the language with studyof various texts. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Wright

NEJS 110b The Hebrew Bible: Meaning andNEJS 110b The Hebrew Bible: Meaning andNEJS 110b The Hebrew Bible: Meaning andNEJS 110b The Hebrew Bible: Meaning andNEJS 110b The Hebrew Bible: Meaning andContextContextContextContextContext[ hum ]Prerequisites: HBRW 122a or b (formerlyHBRW 101a or b), NEJS 10a (formerly NEJS72a), or permission of the instructor.A close reading of selected biblical texts.Topics may vary from year to year and thecourse may be repeated for credit. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Mr. Wright

NEJS 111a The Hebrew Bible/OldNEJS 111a The Hebrew Bible/OldNEJS 111a The Hebrew Bible/OldNEJS 111a The Hebrew Bible/OldNEJS 111a The Hebrew Bible/OldTestamentTestamentTestamentTestamentTestament[ hum wi ]Open to all students.A survey of the Hebrew Bible (OldTestament). Biblical books will beexamined from various perspectives andcompared to other ancient Near Easterncompositions. No knowledge of Hebrew ispresumed. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Brettler

NEJS 111b History of Israelite ReligionNEJS 111b History of Israelite ReligionNEJS 111b History of Israelite ReligionNEJS 111b History of Israelite ReligionNEJS 111b History of Israelite Religion[ hum ]Prerequisites: HBRW 122a or b (formerlyHBRW 101a or b), NEJS 10a (formerly NEJS72a), or permission of the instructor.Examines the development of Israelite/biblical religious ideas as manifestedthrough a study of the development of thePriestly literature of the Torah inrelationship to other sources and traditions.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Wright


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NEJS 112a The Book of GenesisNEJS 112a The Book of GenesisNEJS 112a The Book of GenesisNEJS 112a The Book of GenesisNEJS 112a The Book of Genesis[ hum ]Prerequisite: HBRW 122a or b, NEJS 10a, orpermission of the instructor.An in-depth study of the Hebrew text ofGenesis, with particular attention to themeaning, documentary sources, and NearEastern background of the accounts ofcreation and origins of human civilizationin chapters one to 11, and of the patriarchalnarratives, especially those about Abraham.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Abusch

NEJS 113a The Bible in AramaicNEJS 113a The Bible in AramaicNEJS 113a The Bible in AramaicNEJS 113a The Bible in AramaicNEJS 113a The Bible in Aramaic[ hum ]Prerequisite: HBRW 122a or b (formerlyHBRW 101a or b), NEJS 10a (formerly NEJS72a), or permission of the instructor.A study of the language and text of theTargumim, Qumran Aramaic Paraphrases,and the Syriac Peshitta. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Wright

NEJS 113b Law in the Bible and the AncientNEJS 113b Law in the Bible and the AncientNEJS 113b Law in the Bible and the AncientNEJS 113b Law in the Bible and the AncientNEJS 113b Law in the Bible and the AncientNear EastNear EastNear EastNear EastNear East[ hum nw ss ]Open to all students.A study of laws and legal ideas in biblicaland Near Eastern law “codes,” treaties,contracts; economic documents andnarratives; the development and function ofthe documents and ideas; the meaning ofthe laws; their significance for the varioussocieties. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Wright

NEJS 114b Biblical Ritual, Cult, and MagicNEJS 114b Biblical Ritual, Cult, and MagicNEJS 114b Biblical Ritual, Cult, and MagicNEJS 114b Biblical Ritual, Cult, and MagicNEJS 114b Biblical Ritual, Cult, and Magic[ hum ]Prerequisite: HBRW 122a or b (formerlyHBRW 101a or b), NEJS 10a (formerly NEJS72a), or permission of the instructor(section 1 only).A study of ritual and cultic texts of theBible in Hebrew and their rites andphenomena with historical-critical, NearEastern-environmental, social-scientific,and literary analysis. Usually offered everythird year. Section 1 (in Hebrew), Section 2(in English).Mr. Wright

NEJS 115a The Book of DeuteronomyNEJS 115a The Book of DeuteronomyNEJS 115a The Book of DeuteronomyNEJS 115a The Book of DeuteronomyNEJS 115a The Book of Deuteronomy[ hum ]Prerequisite: HBRW 122a or b (formerlyHBRW 101a or b), NEJS 10a (formerly NEJS72a), or a strong knowledge of biblicalHebrew.A close examination of the prose and poetryof the Hebrew text of Deuteronomy withspecial attention to its religious, legal, andcompositional features. Traditions found inthe Book of Deuteronomy will be comparedwith their counterparts elsewhere in theTorah. The place of the Book ofDeuteronomy in the history of the religionof Israel will be considered. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Brettler

NEJS 115b Women and the BibleNEJS 115b Women and the BibleNEJS 115b Women and the BibleNEJS 115b Women and the BibleNEJS 115b Women and the Bible[ hum ]Open to all students.The Hebrew Bible, a complex work, reflectsa wide range of attitudes toward women.Examines these attitudes as they arereflected in issues such as the legal statusof women, women in myths, womenleaders, prostitution, and the gender ofancient Israel’s deity. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Brettler

NEJS 116a Ancient Near Eastern ReligionNEJS 116a Ancient Near Eastern ReligionNEJS 116a Ancient Near Eastern ReligionNEJS 116a Ancient Near Eastern ReligionNEJS 116a Ancient Near Eastern Religionand Mythologyand Mythologyand Mythologyand Mythologyand Mythology[ hum nw ]Open to all students. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken NEJS 156b in previous years.An introduction to the religion, mythology,and thought of the ancient Near East.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Abusch

NEJS 117b Dead Sea ScrollsNEJS 117b Dead Sea ScrollsNEJS 117b Dead Sea ScrollsNEJS 117b Dead Sea ScrollsNEJS 117b Dead Sea Scrolls[ hum ]Prerequisite: HBRW 122a or b (formerlyHBRW 101a or b), NEJS 10a (formerly NEJS72a), or the equivalent.Studies in the literature of Qumran texts,with particular attention to the exegeticalliterature. Usually offered every fourth year.Mr. Brettler

NEJS 118b The Book of PsalmsNEJS 118b The Book of PsalmsNEJS 118b The Book of PsalmsNEJS 118b The Book of PsalmsNEJS 118b The Book of Psalms[ hum ]Prerequisite: HBRW 122a or b (formerlyHBRW 101a or b), NEJS 10a (formerly NEJS72a), or a strong knowledge of biblicalHebrew.Selected readings of biblical psalms. Specialattention will be paid to religious ideas,literary forms, and poetics. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. Brettler

NEJS 121b Biblical Poetry: Love and DeathNEJS 121b Biblical Poetry: Love and DeathNEJS 121b Biblical Poetry: Love and DeathNEJS 121b Biblical Poetry: Love and DeathNEJS 121b Biblical Poetry: Love and Death[ hum ]Prerequisite: NEJS 10a (formerly NEJS 72a),HBRW 122a or b (formerly HBRW 101a orb), or a strong knowledge of biblicalHebrew.A close reading of biblical poetic texts, witha consideration of what makes these textspoetic. Texts will be chosen primarily fromSong of Songs, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes,and Job. Topics will vary from year to yearand the course may be repeated for credit.Refer to Schedule of Classes for currenttopic. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Brettler

NEJS 122a Dealing with Evil in AncientNEJS 122a Dealing with Evil in AncientNEJS 122a Dealing with Evil in AncientNEJS 122a Dealing with Evil in AncientNEJS 122a Dealing with Evil in AncientBabylon and Beyond: Magic and WitchcraftBabylon and Beyond: Magic and WitchcraftBabylon and Beyond: Magic and WitchcraftBabylon and Beyond: Magic and WitchcraftBabylon and Beyond: Magic and Witchcraftin Antiquityin Antiquityin Antiquityin Antiquityin Antiquity[ hum nw ]Open to all students. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken NEJS 142b in previous years.Examines magical literature, rituals, andbeliefs in the ancient Near East. Discussesthe different human situations that callforth magical activities. Topics such asdemonology, illness, witchcraft, prayer, andexorcism are covered. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Abusch

NEJS 122b Biblical Narrative Texts: TheNEJS 122b Biblical Narrative Texts: TheNEJS 122b Biblical Narrative Texts: TheNEJS 122b Biblical Narrative Texts: TheNEJS 122b Biblical Narrative Texts: TheHistorical TraditionHistorical TraditionHistorical TraditionHistorical TraditionHistorical Tradition[ hum ]Prerequisite: HBRW 122a or b (formerlyHBRW 101a or b), NEJS 10a (formerly NEJS72a), or a strong knowledge of biblicalHebrew.A close reading of a variety of biblical“historical” texts from Deuteronomy,Judges, Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. Thebasic tools for biblical research and theliterary study of the Bible will be explored.The newer methods of analyzing biblical“historical” texts will be discussed. Topicsvary from year to year and this course maybe repeated for credit. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Brettler

NEJS 123b Classical Biblical CommentariesNEJS 123b Classical Biblical CommentariesNEJS 123b Classical Biblical CommentariesNEJS 123b Classical Biblical CommentariesNEJS 123b Classical Biblical Commentaries[ hum ]Prerequisite: Advanced reading knowledgeof Hebrew.An intensive study of the French andSpanish schools of Jewish commentators onselected books of the Bible. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Brettler

NEJS 125b Midrashic Literature: SifreNEJS 125b Midrashic Literature: SifreNEJS 125b Midrashic Literature: SifreNEJS 125b Midrashic Literature: SifreNEJS 125b Midrashic Literature: SifreDeuteronomyDeuteronomyDeuteronomyDeuteronomyDeuteronomy[ hum ]Prerequisite: A 40-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent.An analysis of the midrashic method of theSifre Deuteronomy. Emphasis will be placedon a close reading of the text, with a viewto developing in the students the capacityto do independent analysis. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. Kimelman

NEJS 126a Intermediate TalmudNEJS 126a Intermediate TalmudNEJS 126a Intermediate TalmudNEJS 126a Intermediate TalmudNEJS 126a Intermediate Talmud[ hum ]Prerequisite: A 40-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent. This course may not berepeated for credit by students who havetaken NEJS 120b in previous years.Tractate Sanhedrin, chapter three, whichdeals with the issue of voluntary andcompulsory arbitration and the bindingnature of gambling agreements. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Mr. Kimelman


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NEJS 126b Agadic Literature: The Ethics ofNEJS 126b Agadic Literature: The Ethics ofNEJS 126b Agadic Literature: The Ethics ofNEJS 126b Agadic Literature: The Ethics ofNEJS 126b Agadic Literature: The Ethics ofthe Fathersthe Fathersthe Fathersthe Fathersthe Fathers[ hum ]Prerequisite: A 40-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent.A study of the Mishnah Avot and itsclassical commentaries. Focuses primarilyon literary and historical questions. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Mr. Kimelman

NEJS 127a Second Temple and RabbinicNEJS 127a Second Temple and RabbinicNEJS 127a Second Temple and RabbinicNEJS 127a Second Temple and RabbinicNEJS 127a Second Temple and RabbinicJudaismJudaismJudaismJudaismJudaism[ hum ]A survey course of the Second Temple andRabbinic periods focusing on the Bible, theApocrypha, the Pseudepigrapha, the DeadSea Scrolls, the writing of Josephus andPhilo, Mishnah, Talmud, and Midrash.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Kimelman

NEJS 127b The Jewish LiturgyNEJS 127b The Jewish LiturgyNEJS 127b The Jewish LiturgyNEJS 127b The Jewish LiturgyNEJS 127b The Jewish Liturgy[ hum ]Prerequisite: A 20-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent.A study of the literature, theology, andhistory of the daily and Sabbath liturgy.Emphasis will be placed on the interplaybetween literary structure and ideationalcontent, along with discussion of thephilosophical issues involved in prayer.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Kimelman

NEJS 128a Introduction to ChristianityNEJS 128a Introduction to ChristianityNEJS 128a Introduction to ChristianityNEJS 128a Introduction to ChristianityNEJS 128a Introduction to Christianity[ hum ]Open to all students. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken NEJS 132a in previous years.An introduction to Christian beliefs,liturgy, and history. Surveys the largestworld religion: from Ethiopian to KoreanChristianity, from black theology to theChristian right. Analyzes Christian debatesabout God, Christ, and human beings.Studies differences among Catholics,Protestants, and Orthodox. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Brooten

NEJS 128b History of Jewish and ChristianNEJS 128b History of Jewish and ChristianNEJS 128b History of Jewish and ChristianNEJS 128b History of Jewish and ChristianNEJS 128b History of Jewish and ChristianWomen in the Roman EmpireWomen in the Roman EmpireWomen in the Roman EmpireWomen in the Roman EmpireWomen in the Roman Empire[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 153b inprevious years.Social, cultural, and religious history ofJewish and Christian women under Romanrule until Constantine (“first century” BCE-”fourth century” CE), using the methods offeminist historiography. Examination of theinterrelationships between Jewish andChristian women in different parts of theRoman Empire. Focus on women’s history,rather than on Jewish and Christianteachings about women. Usually offeredevery third year.Ms. Brooten

NEJS 130a The New Testament: ANEJS 130a The New Testament: ANEJS 130a The New Testament: ANEJS 130a The New Testament: ANEJS 130a The New Testament: AHistorical IntroductionHistorical IntroductionHistorical IntroductionHistorical IntroductionHistorical Introduction[ hum ]Open to all students.A study of the main parts of the NewTestament, with emphasis on the contentsof the books and the historical developmentof early Christianity. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Brooten

NEJS 130b Ancient Greek-Speaking JudaismNEJS 130b Ancient Greek-Speaking JudaismNEJS 130b Ancient Greek-Speaking JudaismNEJS 130b Ancient Greek-Speaking JudaismNEJS 130b Ancient Greek-Speaking Judaismand Christianityand Christianityand Christianityand Christianityand Christianity[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 192b inprevious years.Reading and interpretation of Greek Jewishand Christian texts that help us tounderstand the interrelationships betweenthese two groups, as well as what separatedthem from each other. Greek trackavailable for those with background inGreek. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Brooten

NEJS 133a Art, Artifacts, and History: TheNEJS 133a Art, Artifacts, and History: TheNEJS 133a Art, Artifacts, and History: TheNEJS 133a Art, Artifacts, and History: TheNEJS 133a Art, Artifacts, and History: TheMaterial Culture of Modern JewsMaterial Culture of Modern JewsMaterial Culture of Modern JewsMaterial Culture of Modern JewsMaterial Culture of Modern Jews[ hum ]An interpretive, bibliographic, and hands-onstudy of the material (non-textual) culturemade, used, and left by American andEuropean Jews since 1600. Analyzes howobjects, architecture, paintings, andphotographs can help us understand andinterpret social, cultural, and religioushistory. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Smith

NEJS 135a The Modern Jewish ExperienceNEJS 135a The Modern Jewish ExperienceNEJS 135a The Modern Jewish ExperienceNEJS 135a The Modern Jewish ExperienceNEJS 135a The Modern Jewish Experience[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 166a or bin previous years.Themes include enlightenment, hasidism,emancipation, Jewish identity in themodern world (acculturation andassimilation), development of dominantnationalism in Judaism, Zionism, EuropeanJewry between the World Wars, Holocaust,the creation of the State of Israel, andcontemporary Jewish life in America, Israel,and Europe. Usually offered every year.Ms. Freeze or Mr. Sheppard

NEJS 136a History and Culture of the JewsNEJS 136a History and Culture of the JewsNEJS 136a History and Culture of the JewsNEJS 136a History and Culture of the JewsNEJS 136a History and Culture of the Jewsin East-Central Europe to 1914in East-Central Europe to 1914in East-Central Europe to 1914in East-Central Europe to 1914in East-Central Europe to 1914[ hum ss ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 168a inprevious years.Jewish civilization in Poland and Russiafrom the earliest Jewish settlements untilWorld War I, with emphasis on attempts tocreate a national culture that was “modern”and “Jewish.” Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Polonsky

NEJS 136b History and Culture of the JewsNEJS 136b History and Culture of the JewsNEJS 136b History and Culture of the JewsNEJS 136b History and Culture of the JewsNEJS 136b History and Culture of the Jewsin East-Central Europe, 1914 to the Presentin East-Central Europe, 1914 to the Presentin East-Central Europe, 1914 to the Presentin East-Central Europe, 1914 to the Presentin East-Central Europe, 1914 to the Present[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 168b inprevious years.An examination of the history of the Jewsin the countries of East-Central Europe(Poland, The Soviet Union and its successorstates, Lithuania, Hungary, Romania, andCzechoslovakia) from the outbreak of WorldWar I until the present day. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Polonsky

NEJS 137a The Destruction of EuropeanNEJS 137a The Destruction of EuropeanNEJS 137a The Destruction of EuropeanNEJS 137a The Destruction of EuropeanNEJS 137a The Destruction of EuropeanJewryJewryJewryJewryJewry[ hum ]Open to all students.This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken NEJS 169a in previous years.Why did the Jews become the subject ofgenocidal hatred? A systematic examinationof the anti-Jewish genocide planned andexecuted by Nazi Germany and the Jewishand general responses to it. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Polonsky

NEJS 137b A History of the Jews in Warsaw,NEJS 137b A History of the Jews in Warsaw,NEJS 137b A History of the Jews in Warsaw,NEJS 137b A History of the Jews in Warsaw,NEJS 137b A History of the Jews in Warsaw,Lodz, Vilna, and OdessaLodz, Vilna, and OdessaLodz, Vilna, and OdessaLodz, Vilna, and OdessaLodz, Vilna, and Odessa[ ss hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 167b inprevious years.Examines the history of the four largestJewish communities in the Russian Empirefrom the earliest settlement through theHolocaust to the present, comparinginternal organization, different political andcultural allegiances, and relations with themajority population. Usually offered everyfourth year.Mr. Polonsky

NEJS 138a GenocideNEJS 138a GenocideNEJS 138a GenocideNEJS 138a GenocideNEJS 138a Genocide[ hum ]Prerequisites: basic knowledge of 20thcentury world history is preferable.An interdisciplinary seminar examininghistory and sociology of the internationallypunishable crime of genocide, with thefocus on theory, prevention, andpunishment of genocide. Case studiesinclude Armenians in Ottoman Turkey,Stalin’s Russia, The Holocaust, Cambodia,Bosnia, and Rwanda.Mr. Polonsky


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NEJS 139a Philosophers, Poets, andNEJS 139a Philosophers, Poets, andNEJS 139a Philosophers, Poets, andNEJS 139a Philosophers, Poets, andNEJS 139a Philosophers, Poets, andMystics: Jewish Intellectuals in the MiddleMystics: Jewish Intellectuals in the MiddleMystics: Jewish Intellectuals in the MiddleMystics: Jewish Intellectuals in the MiddleMystics: Jewish Intellectuals in the MiddleAgesAgesAgesAgesAges[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 124a inprevious years.Addresses Jewish culture during themedieval period in the Christian andIslamic worlds. Focus on Ashkenazic andSephardic intellectual culture. Other topicsinclude communal organization, conflictand cooperation with Muslims andChristians, and trends in Jewish intellectualculture. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Decter

NEJS 140a History of the Jews from theNEJS 140a History of the Jews from theNEJS 140a History of the Jews from theNEJS 140a History of the Jews from theNEJS 140a History of the Jews from theMaccabees to 1497Maccabees to 1497Maccabees to 1497Maccabees to 1497Maccabees to 1497[ hum ss wi ]Judea during the Second Commonwealth;Jews in the Roman Empire; origins of anti-Judaism; Jewish religious heritage; Islamand the Jews; the Jewish community;church, state, society, economy, and theJews; the expulsion from Western Europe.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Ravid

NEJS 140b The Jews in Europe to 1791NEJS 140b The Jews in Europe to 1791NEJS 140b The Jews in Europe to 1791NEJS 140b The Jews in Europe to 1791NEJS 140b The Jews in Europe to 1791[ hum ]Considers the following topics: church,crusades, state, economy, society, and theJews; religious and intellectual life, familyand community; England, France, and theGermanic lands; Spain, Spanish exile, andIberian Diaspora; Renaissance,Reformation, and Counter-Reformation;Eastern Europe and Hasidism; the return tothe West; and the Enlightenment andemancipation. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Ravid

NEJS 141a Russian Jewish History, 1917 toNEJS 141a Russian Jewish History, 1917 toNEJS 141a Russian Jewish History, 1917 toNEJS 141a Russian Jewish History, 1917 toNEJS 141a Russian Jewish History, 1917 tothe Presentthe Presentthe Presentthe Presentthe Present[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 112b inprevious years.Examines Russian Jewish history from 1917to the present. Focuses on the tsarist legacy,Russian Revolution, the creation of a newsocialist society, development of Yiddishculture, the “Great Turn” under Stalin,Holocaust, post-war Judaism, antisemitism,emigration, and current events. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Freeze

NEJS 141b Zionism and its CriticsNEJS 141b Zionism and its CriticsNEJS 141b Zionism and its CriticsNEJS 141b Zionism and its CriticsNEJS 141b Zionism and its Critics[ hum ]The modern articulation of collectiveJewish experience in terms of a nation hastaken on a variety of competing forms.Places the development of Jewishnationalist visions into historical contextand studies the different strands of cultural,religious, and political Zionism, as well asseveral non-Zionist forms such as Bundismand autonomism. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Sheppard

NEJS 142a Modern History of East EuropeanNEJS 142a Modern History of East EuropeanNEJS 142a Modern History of East EuropeanNEJS 142a Modern History of East EuropeanNEJS 142a Modern History of East EuropeanJewryJewryJewryJewryJewry[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 120a inprevious years.A comprehensive survey of the history(economic, socio-political, and religious) ofthe Jewish communities in Eastern Europefrom the middle of the 18th century untilWorld War II, with emphasis placed on theJews of Poland and Russia. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. Polonsky

NEJS 144a Jews in the World of IslamNEJS 144a Jews in the World of IslamNEJS 144a Jews in the World of IslamNEJS 144a Jews in the World of IslamNEJS 144a Jews in the World of Islam[ hum nw]A social and cultural history of Jewishcommunities in the Islamic world. Specialemphasis is placed on the Jewishcommunities in the Middle East since 1492.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Levy

NEJS 144b Conflict and Consensus inNEJS 144b Conflict and Consensus inNEJS 144b Conflict and Consensus inNEJS 144b Conflict and Consensus inNEJS 144b Conflict and Consensus inIsraeli SocietyIsraeli SocietyIsraeli SocietyIsraeli SocietyIsraeli Society[ hum ]From early scenarios to contemporarydebates, Zionist society has experiencedsolidarity and discord. Explores tensionscaused by ethnic diversity, religious/secularfriction, Arab/Jewish rivalry, and thedilemma of defining a state that is at onceJewish and democratic. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Troen

NEJS 145a History of the State of Israel,NEJS 145a History of the State of Israel,NEJS 145a History of the State of Israel,NEJS 145a History of the State of Israel,NEJS 145a History of the State of Israel,Zionism to the PresentZionism to the PresentZionism to the PresentZionism to the PresentZionism to the Present[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 157a inprevious years.Examines the development of the State ofIsrael from its foundation to the presenttime. Israel’s politics, society, and culturewill be thematically analyzed. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Mr. Troen

NEJS 146a World Jewry Since the HolocaustNEJS 146a World Jewry Since the HolocaustNEJS 146a World Jewry Since the HolocaustNEJS 146a World Jewry Since the HolocaustNEJS 146a World Jewry Since the Holocaust[ hum ]Open to all students.Examines the post-war Jewish world withspecial attention to Jewish communitiesbeyond Israel and the United States. Topicsinclude demography, the emergence of newcenters, antisemitism, identity, andassimilation. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Sarna

NEJS 149a The Jews of Muslim andNEJS 149a The Jews of Muslim andNEJS 149a The Jews of Muslim andNEJS 149a The Jews of Muslim andNEJS 149a The Jews of Muslim andChristian SpainChristian SpainChristian SpainChristian SpainChristian Spain[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 131a inprevious years.A survey of Jewish political, intellectual,and social history in the Islamic andChristian spheres from the beginnings ofJewish life in Spain until the Expulsion in1492. Students develop skills in readinghistorical, literary, and philosophical texts.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Decter

NEJS 149b Sephardic Jewry: 1492 to theNEJS 149b Sephardic Jewry: 1492 to theNEJS 149b Sephardic Jewry: 1492 to theNEJS 149b Sephardic Jewry: 1492 to theNEJS 149b Sephardic Jewry: 1492 to thePresentPresentPresentPresentPresent[ hum ]A survey of Sephardic Jewry from theExpulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492 tothe present. Intellectual and communal lifethroughout diverse communities in theSephardic Diaspora (Europe, the OttomanEmpire, North Africa, and the Americas) istreated. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Decter

NEJS 150b History of Poland since 1750NEJS 150b History of Poland since 1750NEJS 150b History of Poland since 1750NEJS 150b History of Poland since 1750NEJS 150b History of Poland since 1750[ hum ]May only count towards the NEJS major orminor with the written permission of theinstructor. This course may not be repeatedfor credit by students who have taken NEJS107b in previous years.Surveys the history of Poland from themiddle of the 18th century to the recentchanges since 1989. Emphasizes the specificcharacter of the Polish lands as a borderlandand as a multi-religious and multi-ethnicarea. Usually offered every fourth year.Mr. Polonsky

NEJS 151a Jewish Life in Weimar Berlin,NEJS 151a Jewish Life in Weimar Berlin,NEJS 151a Jewish Life in Weimar Berlin,NEJS 151a Jewish Life in Weimar Berlin,NEJS 151a Jewish Life in Weimar Berlin,War-Time England, and the Post-WarWar-Time England, and the Post-WarWar-Time England, and the Post-WarWar-Time England, and the Post-WarWar-Time England, and the Post-WarUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States[ hum ss ]Prerequisite: reading comprehension ofmodern Hebrew as determined by theinstructor.An examination of key issues, includingrites of passage, life cycle events in pre-World War I Eastern Europe; the growth ofNazism; Holocaust; Zionism, PalestineMandate and the State of Israel; Hebrewculture in the Diaspora; the early days ofBrandeis University, based on typed Hebrewletters written between 1919 and 1967.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Ravid

NEJS 151b Ghettos, Gondolas, and Gelato:NEJS 151b Ghettos, Gondolas, and Gelato:NEJS 151b Ghettos, Gondolas, and Gelato:NEJS 151b Ghettos, Gondolas, and Gelato:NEJS 151b Ghettos, Gondolas, and Gelato:The Italian Jewish ExperienceThe Italian Jewish ExperienceThe Italian Jewish ExperienceThe Italian Jewish ExperienceThe Italian Jewish Experience[ hum ss ]Topics include the Jews of classicalantiquity, the attitude of church and statetoward Jews, the ghetto, Jewish merchantsand moneylenders, Renaissance and theJews, Marranos and Inquisition, raisond’état, emancipations, and the Holocaust.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Ravid


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NEJS 152a From Inquisition to HolocaustNEJS 152a From Inquisition to HolocaustNEJS 152a From Inquisition to HolocaustNEJS 152a From Inquisition to HolocaustNEJS 152a From Inquisition to Holocaust[ hum ]Examines the Iberian Inquisition in itsreligious, social, and economic context as amanifestation of religious anti-Judaism thatculminated in the concept of purity ofblood. Traces the emergence of modernracial antisemitism which culminated inthe Holocaust, and contemplates thesimilarities and differences between it andmedieval anti-Judaism. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Ravid

NEJS 152b Anti-Judaism, Antisemitism, andNEJS 152b Anti-Judaism, Antisemitism, andNEJS 152b Anti-Judaism, Antisemitism, andNEJS 152b Anti-Judaism, Antisemitism, andNEJS 152b Anti-Judaism, Antisemitism, andAnti-ZionismAnti-ZionismAnti-ZionismAnti-ZionismAnti-Zionism[ hum ss ]A historical survey of the three major formsof hostility toward the Jews from classicalantiquity to the present. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Ravid

NEJS 153a Hasidism as a Religious andNEJS 153a Hasidism as a Religious andNEJS 153a Hasidism as a Religious andNEJS 153a Hasidism as a Religious andNEJS 153a Hasidism as a Religious andSocial MovementSocial MovementSocial MovementSocial MovementSocial Movement[ hum ]The rise of East European Hasidism in the18th century and its success. Key teachings,motifs, and religious ideals of themovement and its leadership. Changes asHasidism struggled with modernity anddestruction in the 19th and 20th centuries.Usually offered every third year.Staff

NEJS 153b Abraham Joshua Heschel:NEJS 153b Abraham Joshua Heschel:NEJS 153b Abraham Joshua Heschel:NEJS 153b Abraham Joshua Heschel:NEJS 153b Abraham Joshua Heschel:Spirituality and ActionSpirituality and ActionSpirituality and ActionSpirituality and ActionSpirituality and Action[ hum ]Abraham Heschel’s Hasidic spirituality andmilitant social action provide a meetingground for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.Studies his writings on prayer, mysticism,religious education, the prophets, theHolocaust, Israel, interfaith relations, civilrights, and the Vietnam war. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Kaplan

NEJS 155a The Philosophy of MosesNEJS 155a The Philosophy of MosesNEJS 155a The Philosophy of MosesNEJS 155a The Philosophy of MosesNEJS 155a The Philosophy of MosesMaimonidesMaimonidesMaimonidesMaimonidesMaimonides[ hum ]An examination of Maimonides’s Guide ofthe Perplexed, Mishneh Torah and otherrelevant works focusing on the ways inwhich his philosophy emerged out of theengagement between the demands ofrevealed religion and philosophicrationalism. Issues include biblicalinterpretation, the nature of God, creationof the world, prophecy, miracles,providence, the conditions of exile andredemption, and the rational justificationsfor the laws. We will also take into accountcompeting interpretations of his philosophyranging from medieval Maimonideancontroversies to their modern counterparts.All required readings are in English.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Sheppard

NEJS 155b Judaism and the Religious QuestNEJS 155b Judaism and the Religious QuestNEJS 155b Judaism and the Religious QuestNEJS 155b Judaism and the Religious QuestNEJS 155b Judaism and the Religious Quest[ hum ]Personal Quest in the Jewish tradition inhistorical and contemporary perspective.Judaism in the context of PerennialPhilosophy and the universal search for thelife of the spirit. Usually offered everyfourth year.Staff

NEJS 157b Medieval Jewish PhilosophyNEJS 157b Medieval Jewish PhilosophyNEJS 157b Medieval Jewish PhilosophyNEJS 157b Medieval Jewish PhilosophyNEJS 157b Medieval Jewish Philosophy[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 123a inprevious years.Surveys the history of medieval Jewishphilosophy from Saadiah Gaon to Spinoza.Topics include reason and revelation, divineattribute theory, cosmogony, providence,epistemology, ultimate human felicity, andthe influence of philosophy in biblicalexegesis, Halakhah, and poetry. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Decter

NEJS 158a Divided Minds: JewishNEJS 158a Divided Minds: JewishNEJS 158a Divided Minds: JewishNEJS 158a Divided Minds: JewishNEJS 158a Divided Minds: JewishIntellectuals in AmericaIntellectuals in AmericaIntellectuals in AmericaIntellectuals in AmericaIntellectuals in America[ hum ]Jewish intellectuals in the United Stateshave exerted tremendous influence on thechanging landscape of American culture andsociety over the last century. Explores thepolitical, cultural, and religious contours ofthis diverse and controversial group.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Sheppard

NEJS 158b Topics in Jewish DevotionalNEJS 158b Topics in Jewish DevotionalNEJS 158b Topics in Jewish DevotionalNEJS 158b Topics in Jewish DevotionalNEJS 158b Topics in Jewish DevotionalLiterature of the Medieval and Later PeriodsLiterature of the Medieval and Later PeriodsLiterature of the Medieval and Later PeriodsLiterature of the Medieval and Later PeriodsLiterature of the Medieval and Later Periods[ hum ]Prerequisite: Reading knowledge of Hebrew.Course may be repeated for credit.Readings in Hebrew from such influentialreligio-ethical treatises as Bahya’s Duties ofthe Hearts, DeVidas’s Beginning of Wisdom,Horowitz’s Two Tablets of the Covenant,and others. Usually offered every year.Staff

NEJS 159a Major Trends in Modern JewishNEJS 159a Major Trends in Modern JewishNEJS 159a Major Trends in Modern JewishNEJS 159a Major Trends in Modern JewishNEJS 159a Major Trends in Modern JewishPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophy[ hum ]Surveys the contours of modern Jewishphilosophy by engaging some of its mostimportant themes and voices. CompetingJewish inflections of and responses torationalism, romanticism, idealism,existentialism, and nihilism. This providesthe conceptual road signs of the course aswe traverse the winding byways of Jewishphilosophy from Baruch Spinoza toEmanuel Levinas. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Sheppard

NEJS 160b From Revelation to Revolution:NEJS 160b From Revelation to Revolution:NEJS 160b From Revelation to Revolution:NEJS 160b From Revelation to Revolution:NEJS 160b From Revelation to Revolution:German-Jewish Thought in the 20thGerman-Jewish Thought in the 20thGerman-Jewish Thought in the 20thGerman-Jewish Thought in the 20thGerman-Jewish Thought in the 20thCenturyCenturyCenturyCenturyCentury[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 134b inprevious years.Traces the development of German thoughtfrom the late 18th to the 20th century.Engages a number of seminal thinkers andtheir understandings of the challengesposed by the shaping forces of the modernGerman-Jewish experience: enlightenment,Jewish Reform movement, liberalism, andcapitalism, among others. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Sheppard

NEJS 161a American Jewish LifeNEJS 161a American Jewish LifeNEJS 161a American Jewish LifeNEJS 161a American Jewish LifeNEJS 161a American Jewish Life[ hum ss ]Open to all students.A focused sociological analysis ofcontemporary American Jewish life withspecial emphasis on the diverse forms ofJewish ethno-religious identity formation.Topics include the social construction ofrace and ethnicity; Reform, Conservative,and Orthodox Judaism; the interplay ofAmerican and Jewish values; and therelationship of Jews to the general societyand other ethnic groups. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Fishman

NEJS 162a American JudaismNEJS 162a American JudaismNEJS 162a American JudaismNEJS 162a American JudaismNEJS 162a American Judaism[ ss hum ]American Judaism from the earliestsettlement to the present, with particularemphasis on the various streams ofAmerican Judaism. Judaism’s place inAmerican religion and comparisons toJudaism in other countries. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Sarna

NEJS 162b It Couldn’t Happen Here: ThreeNEJS 162b It Couldn’t Happen Here: ThreeNEJS 162b It Couldn’t Happen Here: ThreeNEJS 162b It Couldn’t Happen Here: ThreeNEJS 162b It Couldn’t Happen Here: ThreeAmerican Anti-Semitic EpisodesAmerican Anti-Semitic EpisodesAmerican Anti-Semitic EpisodesAmerican Anti-Semitic EpisodesAmerican Anti-Semitic Episodes[ hum ]A close examination of three Americananti-Semitic episodes: U.S. Grant’sexpulsion of the Jews during the Civil War,the Leo Frank case, and Henry Ford’s TheInternational Jew. What do these episodesteach us about anti-Semitic prejudice, aboutJews, and about America as a whole?Usually offered every second year.Mr. Sarna

NEJS 163a Jewish-Christian Relations inNEJS 163a Jewish-Christian Relations inNEJS 163a Jewish-Christian Relations inNEJS 163a Jewish-Christian Relations inNEJS 163a Jewish-Christian Relations inAmericaAmericaAmericaAmericaAmerica[ hum ss ]A topical approach to the history of Jewish-Christian relations in America from thecolonial period to the present. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Mr. Sarna


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NEJS 164a Judaism Confronts AmericaNEJS 164a Judaism Confronts AmericaNEJS 164a Judaism Confronts AmericaNEJS 164a Judaism Confronts AmericaNEJS 164a Judaism Confronts America[ hum ]Examines, through a close reading ofselected primary sources, central issues andtensions in American Jewish life, payingattention to their historical background andto issues of Jewish law. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Sarna

NEJS 164b The Sociology of the AmericanNEJS 164b The Sociology of the AmericanNEJS 164b The Sociology of the AmericanNEJS 164b The Sociology of the AmericanNEJS 164b The Sociology of the AmericanJewish CommunityJewish CommunityJewish CommunityJewish CommunityJewish Community[ ss hum ]Open to all students.A survey exploring transformations inmodern American Jewish societies,including American Jewish families,organizations, and behavior patterns in thesecond half of the 20th century. Drawsprimarily on social science texts, statisticalstudies, and memoirs; also makes use of abroad spectrum of source materials,examining evidence from journalism,fiction, film, and other artifacts of popularculture. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Fishman

NEJS 165a Analyzing the American JewishNEJS 165a Analyzing the American JewishNEJS 165a Analyzing the American JewishNEJS 165a Analyzing the American JewishNEJS 165a Analyzing the American JewishCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunity[ hum qr ss ]Prerequisites: NEJS 161a or 164b. Thiscourse may not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken NEJS 170b inprevious years.Explores the use of quantitative andqualitative research techniques in recentanalyses of American Jewish life. Studentsengage in hands-on statistical researchprojects, learning what kinds of informationcan be gathered through survey researchand through a variety of qualitativeresearch techniques. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Fishman

NEJS 165b Changing Roles of Women inNEJS 165b Changing Roles of Women inNEJS 165b Changing Roles of Women inNEJS 165b Changing Roles of Women inNEJS 165b Changing Roles of Women inAmerican Jewish SocietiesAmerican Jewish SocietiesAmerican Jewish SocietiesAmerican Jewish SocietiesAmerican Jewish Societies[ hum ]Open to all students.This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken NEJS 174b in previous years.The lives of American Jews, and especiallyAmerican Jewish women, have beenradically transformed by demographicchanges and by American Jewish feminism.These dramatic transformations affectsecular and Jewish education for women,personal options and the formation ofJewish families, a growing participation ofwomen in public Jewish life, and a newawareness of women’s issues. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Ms. Fishman

NEJS 166a Carnal Israel: Exploring JewishNEJS 166a Carnal Israel: Exploring JewishNEJS 166a Carnal Israel: Exploring JewishNEJS 166a Carnal Israel: Exploring JewishNEJS 166a Carnal Israel: Exploring JewishSexuality from Talmudic Times to theSexuality from Talmudic Times to theSexuality from Talmudic Times to theSexuality from Talmudic Times to theSexuality from Talmudic Times to thePresentPresentPresentPresentPresent[ hum ]Explores the construction of Jewishsexuality from Talmudic times to thepresent. Themes include rabbinic views ofsex, niddah, illicit relations, masculinity,medieval erotic poetry, Ashkenazi andSephardic sexual practices, and sexualsymbolism in mystic literature; thediscourse on sex, race, and nationalism inEurope; debates about masculinity, sexualorientation, and stereotypes in America andIsrael. Usually offered every year.Ms. Freeze

NEJS 166b “Divided Souls”: JewishNEJS 166b “Divided Souls”: JewishNEJS 166b “Divided Souls”: JewishNEJS 166b “Divided Souls”: JewishNEJS 166b “Divided Souls”: JewishConversion and Identity in HistoricalConversion and Identity in HistoricalConversion and Identity in HistoricalConversion and Identity in HistoricalConversion and Identity in HistoricalPerspectivePerspectivePerspectivePerspectivePerspective[ hum ]Examines the dynamics of conversion toand from Judaism from the rabbinic periodto the present. Themes include theconstruction of identity, the place of theconvert in the Jewish and non-Jewishworlds, intermarriage and family, as well associal and legal dilemmas. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Freeze

NEJS 167a East European JewishNEJS 167a East European JewishNEJS 167a East European JewishNEJS 167a East European JewishNEJS 167a East European JewishImmigration to the United StatesImmigration to the United StatesImmigration to the United StatesImmigration to the United StatesImmigration to the United States[ hum ss ]Open to all students.A historical survey of East European Jewishimmigration to the United States (1881-1924). Regular readings will besupplemented by primary sources,immigrant fiction, and films. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Mr. Sarna

NEJS 170a Studying Sacred TextsNEJS 170a Studying Sacred TextsNEJS 170a Studying Sacred TextsNEJS 170a Studying Sacred TextsNEJS 170a Studying Sacred Texts[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 125a inprevious years. Most suitable for juniors,seniors, and graduate students.What does it mean to study a sacred text?What are the problems with doing so? Whatis sacred about a sacred text? How isstudying (or teaching) a sacred text similarto and different from studying other texts?Usually offered every second year.Mr. Levisohn

NEJS 172a Women in American JewishNEJS 172a Women in American JewishNEJS 172a Women in American JewishNEJS 172a Women in American JewishNEJS 172a Women in American JewishLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature[ hum ]Examines portrayals of women in AmericanJewish literature from a hybrid viewpoint.Using close textual analysis, exploreschanging American Jewish mores andvalues and the changing role of women asrevealed by portrayals of women inAmerican Jewish fiction. The developmentof critical reading skills enhances ourunderstanding of the author’s intent. Thefiction and memoirs read are approached asliterature and as a form of social history.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Fishman

NEJS 172b Classical Hebrew Texts inNEJS 172b Classical Hebrew Texts inNEJS 172b Classical Hebrew Texts inNEJS 172b Classical Hebrew Texts inNEJS 172b Classical Hebrew Texts inContextContextContextContextContext[ hum ]Prerequisite: A 40-level Hebrew course orthe equivalent.A reading of selected classical Hebrew textsfrom biblical, classical rabbinic, andmedieval periods. The goal is competencyin understanding the Hebrew texts withintheir historical context. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Kimelman

NEJS 173a Dispersion and Diversity:NEJS 173a Dispersion and Diversity:NEJS 173a Dispersion and Diversity:NEJS 173a Dispersion and Diversity:NEJS 173a Dispersion and Diversity:Modern Jewish LiteratureModern Jewish LiteratureModern Jewish LiteratureModern Jewish LiteratureModern Jewish Literature[ hum ]The encounter of Jews with modernityproduced a host of talented writers in manylanguages and countries. The class studiesin translation a wide variety of thesewriters, e.g., Kafka, Agnon, Bergelson, I.B.Singer, Primo Levi, Saul Bellow, PhilipRoth, A.B. Yehoshua.Staff

NEJS 173b American Jewish Writers in theNEJS 173b American Jewish Writers in theNEJS 173b American Jewish Writers in theNEJS 173b American Jewish Writers in theNEJS 173b American Jewish Writers in theTwentieth CenturyTwentieth CenturyTwentieth CenturyTwentieth CenturyTwentieth Century[ hum ]American Jewish fiction in the 20th centurypresents a panorama of Jewish life fromimmigration through contemporary times.Short stories, novels, and memoirsilluminate how changing educational andoccupational opportunities, transformationsin family life, shifting relationshipsbetween the genders, and conflict betweenJewish and American value systems haveplayed themselves out in lives of JewishAmericans. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Fishman

NEJS 175a Jewish Women in EasternNEJS 175a Jewish Women in EasternNEJS 175a Jewish Women in EasternNEJS 175a Jewish Women in EasternNEJS 175a Jewish Women in EasternEurope: Tradition and TransformationEurope: Tradition and TransformationEurope: Tradition and TransformationEurope: Tradition and TransformationEurope: Tradition and Transformation[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 129b inprevious years.Examines women’s roles in 19th- and 20th-century Eastern European Jewish culture,with a focus on transformation in genderrelations, education, and religious practices.Readings are drawn from Yiddish prose,poetry, and women’s memoirs, withsecondary sources in cultural history.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Kellman


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NEJS 175b Responses to the Holocaust inNEJS 175b Responses to the Holocaust inNEJS 175b Responses to the Holocaust inNEJS 175b Responses to the Holocaust inNEJS 175b Responses to the Holocaust inLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 169b inprevious years.The Holocaust has generated a rich andvaried body of literary representations ofthis crucial event in modern history. Thiscourse studies significant examples of suchrepresentations dwelling on their historical,cultural, and psychological aspects. Theaesthetic and moral problems ofrepresentation are raised in each case.Authors examined include Wiesel, Levi,Appelfeld, Spiegelman, Celan, and Pagis.Usually offered every third year.Staff

NEJS 176a Seminar in American JewishNEJS 176a Seminar in American JewishNEJS 176a Seminar in American JewishNEJS 176a Seminar in American JewishNEJS 176a Seminar in American JewishFiction: Philip Roth and Cynthia OzickFiction: Philip Roth and Cynthia OzickFiction: Philip Roth and Cynthia OzickFiction: Philip Roth and Cynthia OzickFiction: Philip Roth and Cynthia Ozick[ hum wi ]Prerequisite: NEJS 172a or 173b; noprerequisites for graduate students.Focusing in depth on the works of twomajor American Jewish writers, Philip Rothand Cynthia Ozick, and paying closeattention to their development as artistsand to the evolution of their explorations ofJewish themes, this course will offerstudents the opportunity to delve into eachauthor’s oeuvre. Usually offered everyfourth year.Staff

NEJS 176b Modern Hebrew Literature in itsNEJS 176b Modern Hebrew Literature in itsNEJS 176b Modern Hebrew Literature in itsNEJS 176b Modern Hebrew Literature in itsNEJS 176b Modern Hebrew Literature in itsHistorical ContextsHistorical ContextsHistorical ContextsHistorical ContextsHistorical Contexts[ hum ]Prerequisite: Any 100-level Hebrew courseor permission of the instructor.A literary analysis of significant modernHebrew literary texts read in theirhistorical contexts. Examines how literarytexts embody the cultural currents ofmodern Jewish life, in the Diaspora and inIsrael. Texts and discussion in Hebrew.Usually offered every year.Staff

NEJS 178b Heroes and Anti-Heroes inNEJS 178b Heroes and Anti-Heroes inNEJS 178b Heroes and Anti-Heroes inNEJS 178b Heroes and Anti-Heroes inNEJS 178b Heroes and Anti-Heroes inModern Hebrew LiteratureModern Hebrew LiteratureModern Hebrew LiteratureModern Hebrew LiteratureModern Hebrew Literature[ hum ]A study of the dominate image of the heroin modern Hebrew literature, asconstructed by the Zionist/nationaldiscourse, and with its opposite, the anti-hero. Examines these concepts through avariety of genres, using tools of literarystudy, history and biography, gender, age,class, nationality, ethnicity, etc. All textsstudied in English, with an additionalweekly session that examines selectHebrew texts. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Naveh

NEJS 179a Jewish Literature of the MiddleNEJS 179a Jewish Literature of the MiddleNEJS 179a Jewish Literature of the MiddleNEJS 179a Jewish Literature of the MiddleNEJS 179a Jewish Literature of the MiddleAges and RenaissanceAges and RenaissanceAges and RenaissanceAges and RenaissanceAges and Renaissance[ hum ]An optional session looking at works inHebrew will be offered.An introduction to the Hebrew literature(in translation) of Spain, Germany, and Italyduring the Middle Ages and Renaissance.Focus on Sephardic literature and on thecontinuities and discontinuities of Hebrewbelles-lettres, giving attention to the impactof Arabic and European literature on Jewishauthors. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Decter

NEJS 179b Sephardic LiteratureNEJS 179b Sephardic LiteratureNEJS 179b Sephardic LiteratureNEJS 179b Sephardic LiteratureNEJS 179b Sephardic Literature[ hum ]An exploration of the literatures of Judeo-Spanish peoples from “Golden Age” Spainand the Sephardic Diaspora (including theOttoman Empire, North Africa, WesternEurope, the Americas). Readings are inEnglish or in English-translation from theHebrew, Spanish, Ladino (Judeo-Spanish),and Portuguese. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Decter

NEJS 180a Love and Passion in MedievalNEJS 180a Love and Passion in MedievalNEJS 180a Love and Passion in MedievalNEJS 180a Love and Passion in MedievalNEJS 180a Love and Passion in MedievalJewish Literature and ThoughtJewish Literature and ThoughtJewish Literature and ThoughtJewish Literature and ThoughtJewish Literature and Thought[ hum ]An exploration of the love theme in Jewishpoetry, fiction, exegesis, and philosophicalliterature, from the Middle Ages andRenaissance. Jewish texts from Palestine,Spain (Sefarad), France, and Italy arecompared with texts in Arabic, Spanish,French, and Italian. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Decter

NEJS 181a Jews on ScreenNEJS 181a Jews on ScreenNEJS 181a Jews on ScreenNEJS 181a Jews on ScreenNEJS 181a Jews on Screen[ hum ]Open to all students. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken NEJS 190b in previous years.Survey course focusing on moving images ofJews and Jewish life in fiction and factualfilms. Includes early Russian and Americansilents, home movies of European Jews,Yiddish feature films, Israeli cinema,independent films, and Hollywood classics.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Rivo

NEJS 181b Film and the HolocaustNEJS 181b Film and the HolocaustNEJS 181b Film and the HolocaustNEJS 181b Film and the HolocaustNEJS 181b Film and the Holocaust[ hum ]Open to all students. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken NEJS 194b in previous years.Examines the medium of film, propaganda,documentary, and narrative fiction relevantto the history of the Holocaust. The use offilm to shape, justify, document, interpret,and imagine the Holocaust. Beginning withthe films produced by the Third Reich, thecourse includes films produced immediatelyafter the events as well as contemporaryfeature films. The focus will be how thefilm medium, as a medium, works to(re)present meaning(s). Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Rivo

NEJS 182a Jewish Life in Film and FictionNEJS 182a Jewish Life in Film and FictionNEJS 182a Jewish Life in Film and FictionNEJS 182a Jewish Life in Film and FictionNEJS 182a Jewish Life in Film and Fiction[ hum ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 191b inprevious years.Film and fiction are windows throughwhich we can view transformations inAmerican Jewish life. This courseconcentrates on cinematic and literarydepictions of religious, socioeconomic, andcultural change over the past half century.It does this through films and fiction,which reflected and helped to shape shiftingdefinitions of the American Jew. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Fishman

NEJS 182b Filmmaking on the JewishNEJS 182b Filmmaking on the JewishNEJS 182b Filmmaking on the JewishNEJS 182b Filmmaking on the JewishNEJS 182b Filmmaking on the JewishExperienceExperienceExperienceExperienceExperience[ hum ]Examines the depiction of the Jewishreligious experience in contemporaryfilmmaking. Students are invited to developa short screen play. Special one-timeoffering, summer 2006.Ms. Targownik

NEJS 184a Music in Biblical and NearNEJS 184a Music in Biblical and NearNEJS 184a Music in Biblical and NearNEJS 184a Music in Biblical and NearNEJS 184a Music in Biblical and NearEastern ReligionEastern ReligionEastern ReligionEastern ReligionEastern Religion[ hum nw ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 105a inprevious years.A study of music in the religiouspreformances of the Bible, ancientMesopotamia, Israel, Syria, HittiteAnatolia, and Egypt. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Wright

NEJS 184b The Music of the Jewish PeopleNEJS 184b The Music of the Jewish PeopleNEJS 184b The Music of the Jewish PeopleNEJS 184b The Music of the Jewish PeopleNEJS 184b The Music of the Jewish People[ hum ca ]An investigation into the roles that musichas played in Jewish life from ancient tomodern times, including music in the timeof the Bible, Rabbinic attitudes, prayer andscriptural cantillation, music in theDiaspora, polyphony in the synagogue,Jewish concert music, music in theHolocaust, in modern Israel, and in 20thcentury America. Usually offered everythird year.Staff

NEJS 185a Topics in Israeli Social HistoryNEJS 185a Topics in Israeli Social HistoryNEJS 185a Topics in Israeli Social HistoryNEJS 185a Topics in Israeli Social HistoryNEJS 185a Topics in Israeli Social History[ hum ]Focuses on key topics in the shaping of theIsraeli experience including: Zionistcolonization, absorption of immigrants,shaping Jewish identity, personal andnational, in a secular sense, and homeland/Diaspora relations. Comparativeperspectives are employed. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Troen


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NEJS 185b The Making of the ModernNEJS 185b The Making of the ModernNEJS 185b The Making of the ModernNEJS 185b The Making of the ModernNEJS 185b The Making of the ModernMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle East[ hum nw ss ]Open to all students. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken NEJS 145b in previous years.Discusses the processes that led to theemergence of the modern Middle East:disintegration of Islamic society, Europeancolonialism, reform and reaction, the rise ofnationalism and the modern states. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Nakash

NEJS 186a Introduction to the Qur’anNEJS 186a Introduction to the Qur’anNEJS 186a Introduction to the Qur’anNEJS 186a Introduction to the Qur’anNEJS 186a Introduction to the Qur’an[ hum nw wi ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 110a inprevious years.Traces the history of the Qur’an as text, itsexegesis, and its role in Islamic law, inter-religious polemics, law, theology, politics,and gender issues. Examines the role of theQur’an in modern Islamic movements.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Lumbard

NEJS 187a Political IslamNEJS 187a Political IslamNEJS 187a Political IslamNEJS 187a Political IslamNEJS 187a Political Islam[ hum nw ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 148a inprevious years.Traces the recent re-emergence of Islam byexamining its position in modern MiddleEastern socioeconomic and political life.Uses Egypt, Syria, Algeria, Afghanistan, andIran as major test-cases for assessing thesuccess of political Islam. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Nakash

NEJS 187b Shi’ism and Political Protest inNEJS 187b Shi’ism and Political Protest inNEJS 187b Shi’ism and Political Protest inNEJS 187b Shi’ism and Political Protest inNEJS 187b Shi’ism and Political Protest inthe Middle Eastthe Middle Eastthe Middle Eastthe Middle Eastthe Middle East[ hum nw ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 143b inprevious years.Who are the Shi’i Muslims? Addresses thisquestion by focusing on the Shi’icommunities of Iran, Iraq, the Persian Gulf,and Lebanon. Examines the social, cultural,and religious life of these communities, aswell as their political development inmodern times. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Nakash

NEJS 188a The Rise and Decline of theNEJS 188a The Rise and Decline of theNEJS 188a The Rise and Decline of theNEJS 188a The Rise and Decline of theNEJS 188a The Rise and Decline of theOttoman Empire, 1300-1800Ottoman Empire, 1300-1800Ottoman Empire, 1300-1800Ottoman Empire, 1300-1800Ottoman Empire, 1300-1800[ hum nw ss ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 147a inprevious years.A historical survey of the Middle East fromthe establishment of the Ottoman Empireas the area’s predominant power to 1800.Topics include Ottoman institutions andtheir transformation, the Ottoman Empireas a world power. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Levy

NEJS 188b The Destruction of the OttomanNEJS 188b The Destruction of the OttomanNEJS 188b The Destruction of the OttomanNEJS 188b The Destruction of the OttomanNEJS 188b The Destruction of the OttomanEmpire, 1800-1923Empire, 1800-1923Empire, 1800-1923Empire, 1800-1923Empire, 1800-1923[ hum nw ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 146b inprevious years.Examines the historical processes that ledto the destruction of the Ottoman Empireand the rise of new states in the Balkansand the Middle East: nationalism, Europeanimperialism, Ottoman reform and itsultimate failure. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Levy

NEJS 189a The Arab-Israeli ConflictNEJS 189a The Arab-Israeli ConflictNEJS 189a The Arab-Israeli ConflictNEJS 189a The Arab-Israeli ConflictNEJS 189a The Arab-Israeli Conflict[ hum ss ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 147b inprevious years.Consideration of Arab-Jewish relations,attitudes, and interactions from 1880 to thepresent. Emphasis on social factors andintellectual currents and their impact onpolitics. Examines the conflict within itsinternational setting. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Ross

NEJS 190a Describing CrueltyNEJS 190a Describing CrueltyNEJS 190a Describing CrueltyNEJS 190a Describing CrueltyNEJS 190a Describing Cruelty[ hum wi ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 171b inprevious years.Grapples with the difficult subject ofcruelty. Focus is on political or publiccruelty in the non-Western world. Themethod is comparative and involves criticalexamination of the intellectual, visual, andliterary works that engage in thephenomenon. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Makiya

NEJS 191a Introduction to Islamic TheologyNEJS 191a Introduction to Islamic TheologyNEJS 191a Introduction to Islamic TheologyNEJS 191a Introduction to Islamic TheologyNEJS 191a Introduction to Islamic Theology[ hum ]An introduction to Islamic theology andintellectual tradition. After studying theformative period of the ProphetMohammad’s life, students examine thedevelopment of law, doctrines, beliefs,philosophy, and the diversity of thought inIslamic tradition. Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

NEJS 192a War and Peace in Israeli ThoughtNEJS 192a War and Peace in Israeli ThoughtNEJS 192a War and Peace in Israeli ThoughtNEJS 192a War and Peace in Israeli ThoughtNEJS 192a War and Peace in Israeli Thoughtand Praxisand Praxisand Praxisand Praxisand Praxis[ hum ]Despite initial visions of a conflict-freeprocess of settling Palestine, issues of warand peace became central to the Zionistexperience. Course examines how Zionism,as an intellectual movement and a polity,has understood the conflict and coped withit. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Troen

NEJS 193a Societies in Conflict: ExploringNEJS 193a Societies in Conflict: ExploringNEJS 193a Societies in Conflict: ExploringNEJS 193a Societies in Conflict: ExploringNEJS 193a Societies in Conflict: Exploringthe Middle East through Authenticthe Middle East through Authenticthe Middle East through Authenticthe Middle East through Authenticthe Middle East through AuthenticMaterialsMaterialsMaterialsMaterialsMaterials[ hum nw ]Prerequisite: 30-level Hebrew and 30-levelArabic course.An upper-level language course to helpadvanced learners of Hebrew and Arabic todeepen their understanding of therelationship between conflicting societies,Arab and Israeli, through implementation oftheir knowledge of the languages. Materialsinclude excerpts from literature, film, andother media. Usually offered every year.Ms. Ringvald and Staff

NEJS 194a Civil Society in the Middle EastNEJS 194a Civil Society in the Middle EastNEJS 194a Civil Society in the Middle EastNEJS 194a Civil Society in the Middle EastNEJS 194a Civil Society in the Middle East[ hum nw ]Examines the concept of civil society andhow it applies to the Middle East.Compares the Middle East to other worldregions. Usually offered every fourth year.Staff

NEJS 195a Military and Politics in theNEJS 195a Military and Politics in theNEJS 195a Military and Politics in theNEJS 195a Military and Politics in theNEJS 195a Military and Politics in theMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle East[ hum nw ]Examines civil-military relations in theMiddle East, including the Arab countries,Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and Israel.Compares the Middle East to other worldregions. Usually offered every fourth year.Staff

NEJS 195b War and Reconstruction in IraqNEJS 195b War and Reconstruction in IraqNEJS 195b War and Reconstruction in IraqNEJS 195b War and Reconstruction in IraqNEJS 195b War and Reconstruction in Iraq[ hum nw ]Examines the aftermath of the 2003 war inIraq. Issues of origin, legitimacy, and thenature of the outgoing regime are looked atagainst the backdrop of enormous socialupheaval and the politics of occupation,democratization, constitutionalism,sectarianism, remembrance, andinsurgency. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Makiya

NEJS 196a Marriage, Divorce, and SexualNEJS 196a Marriage, Divorce, and SexualNEJS 196a Marriage, Divorce, and SexualNEJS 196a Marriage, Divorce, and SexualNEJS 196a Marriage, Divorce, and SexualEthics in Islamic LawEthics in Islamic LawEthics in Islamic LawEthics in Islamic LawEthics in Islamic Law[ hum nw ]Using law to understand Islamic genderdiscourses and Muslim women’s lives, theclass addresses broad areas where law andgender intersect jurisprudential method andclassical doctrines; women’s use of courtsto settle disputes; and contemporarydebates over legal reforms.Staff

NEJS 197b Political Cultures of the MiddleNEJS 197b Political Cultures of the MiddleNEJS 197b Political Cultures of the MiddleNEJS 197b Political Cultures of the MiddleNEJS 197b Political Cultures of the MiddleEastEastEastEastEast[ hum nw ]Explores the way in which people makeassumptions about power, authority, andjustice. Focuses on Israel, Turkey, Iran,Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Iraq, explainingthe nature of political power in these states.Usually offered every fourth year.Mr. Makiya or Mr. Nakash


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NEJS 198b Modern Islamic Thought: TheNEJS 198b Modern Islamic Thought: TheNEJS 198b Modern Islamic Thought: TheNEJS 198b Modern Islamic Thought: TheNEJS 198b Modern Islamic Thought: TheEighteenth Century through theEighteenth Century through theEighteenth Century through theEighteenth Century through theEighteenth Century through theContemporary EraContemporary EraContemporary EraContemporary EraContemporary Era[ hum ]An analysis of major trends in Islamicthought, Sunni, Shii, and Sufi, beginningwith 18th century revival and reform andcarrying through to the contemporary era,covering themes such as women and gender,democracy, pluralism, liberation, and jihad.Usually offered every second year.Staff

NEJS 199a Women and Gender in IslamNEJS 199a Women and Gender in IslamNEJS 199a Women and Gender in IslamNEJS 199a Women and Gender in IslamNEJS 199a Women and Gender in Islam[ hum ]Addresses the development of Islamicthought about women and gender, tracingthe historical development of the status ofwomen throughout the Islamic world,concluding with contemporary debatesabout the status and roles of womencombined with analysis of their actualstatus in the contemporary Islamic world.Themes addressed include: marriage,divorce, charitable work, education, andparticipation in the interpretation ofreligion and law. Special one-time offering,fall 2006.Ms. DeLong-Bas


NEJS 200a Akkadian Literary Texts INEJS 200a Akkadian Literary Texts INEJS 200a Akkadian Literary Texts INEJS 200a Akkadian Literary Texts INEJS 200a Akkadian Literary Texts IPrerequisite: NEJS 101b or permission ofthe instructor. This course may not berepeated for credit by students who havetaken NEJS 214b in previous years.A review of grammar and continued readingin various Akkadian texts. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. Abusch

NEJS 200b Akkadian Literary Texts IINEJS 200b Akkadian Literary Texts IINEJS 200b Akkadian Literary Texts IINEJS 200b Akkadian Literary Texts IINEJS 200b Akkadian Literary Texts IIThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 206b inprevious years.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Abusch

NEJS 202a Akkadian Mythological/NEJS 202a Akkadian Mythological/NEJS 202a Akkadian Mythological/NEJS 202a Akkadian Mythological/NEJS 202a Akkadian Mythological/Religious Texts IReligious Texts IReligious Texts IReligious Texts IReligious Texts IThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 207a inprevious years.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Abusch

NEJS 202b Akkadian Mythological/NEJS 202b Akkadian Mythological/NEJS 202b Akkadian Mythological/NEJS 202b Akkadian Mythological/NEJS 202b Akkadian Mythological/Religious Texts IIReligious Texts IIReligious Texts IIReligious Texts IIReligious Texts IIThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 207b inprevious years.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Abusch

NEJS 206a Intermediate UgariticNEJS 206a Intermediate UgariticNEJS 206a Intermediate UgariticNEJS 206a Intermediate UgariticNEJS 206a Intermediate UgariticPrerequisite: NEJS 106b. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken NEJS 214b in previous years.A review of grammar and continued readingin various Ugaritic texts. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Mr. Wright

NEJS 208a Biblical Hebrew CompositionNEJS 208a Biblical Hebrew CompositionNEJS 208a Biblical Hebrew CompositionNEJS 208a Biblical Hebrew CompositionNEJS 208a Biblical Hebrew CompositionPrerequisite: An advanced knowledge ofBiblical Hebrew. This course may not berepeated for credit by students who havetaken NEJS 210b in previous years.An advanced course in biblical Hebrewgrammar. The grammar of biblical Hebrewwill be reviewed and extended throughtranslation of English prose and poetry intobiblical Hebrew. Usually offered everyfourth year.Mr. Brettler

NEJS 210a Exodus: A Study in MethodNEJS 210a Exodus: A Study in MethodNEJS 210a Exodus: A Study in MethodNEJS 210a Exodus: A Study in MethodNEJS 210a Exodus: A Study in MethodPrerequisite: A strong reading knowledge ofbiblical Hebrew and previous exposure tothe critical study of the Hebrew Bible. Thiscourse may not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken NEJS 201b inprevious years.An examination of the Hebrew text ofExodus in relation to the methodologies ofmodern biblical scholarship. Particularattention to source criticism, formcriticism, and the text in its ancientenvironment. Usually offered every fourthyear.Mr. Brettler

NEJS 231a Current Trends in Jewish StudiesNEJS 231a Current Trends in Jewish StudiesNEJS 231a Current Trends in Jewish StudiesNEJS 231a Current Trends in Jewish StudiesNEJS 231a Current Trends in Jewish StudiesThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 216a inprevious years.Examines works in Jewish studies thatreflect the shifting currents in a variety ofdisciplines. The approach is generallythematic and chronological, ranging fromhistoriographic treatises to provocativemonographs and articles in literature,history, sociology, and religion. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Sheppard

NEJS 232a Research and Archival MethodsNEJS 232a Research and Archival MethodsNEJS 232a Research and Archival MethodsNEJS 232a Research and Archival MethodsNEJS 232a Research and Archival Methodsin Modern Jewish Historyin Modern Jewish Historyin Modern Jewish Historyin Modern Jewish Historyin Modern Jewish HistoryThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 222b inprevious years.A critical examination of researchmethodologies in the study of modern andAmerican Jewish history, with specialattention to primary sources and newhistorical approaches. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Sarna

NEJS 233a Gender and Jewish StudiesNEJS 233a Gender and Jewish StudiesNEJS 233a Gender and Jewish StudiesNEJS 233a Gender and Jewish StudiesNEJS 233a Gender and Jewish StudiesThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 237b inprevious years.Uses gender as a prism to enhanceunderstanding of topics in Judaic studiessuch as Jewish history and classical Jewishtexts, psychology, sexuality and gender-roledefinition, literature and film,contemporary cultures, and religion.Undergraduates by permission of theinstructor. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Fishman

NEJS 236a Seminar on Modern JewishNEJS 236a Seminar on Modern JewishNEJS 236a Seminar on Modern JewishNEJS 236a Seminar on Modern JewishNEJS 236a Seminar on Modern JewishHistory and HistoriographyHistory and HistoriographyHistory and HistoriographyHistory and HistoriographyHistory and HistoriographyStrongly recommended for all graduatestudents in Judaic studies. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken NEJS 258b in previous years.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Polonsky

NEJS 285a Social History of the Middle EastNEJS 285a Social History of the Middle EastNEJS 285a Social History of the Middle EastNEJS 285a Social History of the Middle EastNEJS 285a Social History of the Middle EastThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 235a inprevious years.Explores the major social transformationsthat have marked Middle Eastern history inthe 19th and 20th centuries. The discussioncovers such topics as tribal settlement, thevillage community, land reform, the Islamiccity, urbanization, modernization andmodernity, the family, the concept of“class,” and the position of women. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Nakash

NEJS 287a Seminar on Nationalism andNEJS 287a Seminar on Nationalism andNEJS 287a Seminar on Nationalism andNEJS 287a Seminar on Nationalism andNEJS 287a Seminar on Nationalism andReligion in the Middle EastReligion in the Middle EastReligion in the Middle EastReligion in the Middle EastReligion in the Middle EastThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 240b inprevious years.Examines major issues in the developmentof nationalism and its interaction withreligion in the Arab countries, Israel,Turkey, and Iran in the 20th century.Topics vary from year to year. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Levy

NEJS 289a Seminar: States and MinoritiesNEJS 289a Seminar: States and MinoritiesNEJS 289a Seminar: States and MinoritiesNEJS 289a Seminar: States and MinoritiesNEJS 289a Seminar: States and Minoritiesin the Middle Eastin the Middle Eastin the Middle Eastin the Middle Eastin the Middle EastThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 189b or245b in previous years.Examines major issues in the relationsbetween the state and ethnic and religiousminorities in the Arab countries, Israel,Turkey, and Iran in the 20th century.Topics vary from year to year. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Levy


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NEJS 291a History and Memory in theNEJS 291a History and Memory in theNEJS 291a History and Memory in theNEJS 291a History and Memory in theNEJS 291a History and Memory in theMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle EastPrerequisite: NEJS 185a (formerly NEJS145b) or the equivalent. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken NEJS 209a in previous years.Explores some of the ways in which MiddleEastern writers (Arabs and Israelis) havetreated major episodes and foundationmyths in the 20th century. Our focus willbe on the development of collectivememories and the appearance of revisioniststudies that challenge earlier accounts ofhistory. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Nakash

NEJS 293a The Question of PalestineNEJS 293a The Question of PalestineNEJS 293a The Question of PalestineNEJS 293a The Question of PalestineNEJS 293a The Question of PalestineThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken NEJS 217b inprevious years.An analysis of the relations between theArab and the Jewish national communitiesin Palestine/Eretz Israel since the BalfourDeclaration (1917); their protracted violentconflict and periodical politicalnegotiations, as well as the involvement ofthe Arab states and the Great Powers.Staff

NEJS 315a Readings in ContemporaryNEJS 315a Readings in ContemporaryNEJS 315a Readings in ContemporaryNEJS 315a Readings in ContemporaryNEJS 315a Readings in ContemporaryIsraeli SocietyIsraeli SocietyIsraeli SocietyIsraeli SocietyIsraeli SocietyStaff

NEJS 316a Readings in Arabic Language andNEJS 316a Readings in Arabic Language andNEJS 316a Readings in Arabic Language andNEJS 316a Readings in Arabic Language andNEJS 316a Readings in Arabic Language andLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureStaff

NEJS 317a Readings in AssyriologyNEJS 317a Readings in AssyriologyNEJS 317a Readings in AssyriologyNEJS 317a Readings in AssyriologyNEJS 317a Readings in AssyriologyMr. Abusch

NEJS 318a Readings in SumerianNEJS 318a Readings in SumerianNEJS 318a Readings in SumerianNEJS 318a Readings in SumerianNEJS 318a Readings in SumerianMr. Abusch

NEJS 320a Readings in Jewish BibliographyNEJS 320a Readings in Jewish BibliographyNEJS 320a Readings in Jewish BibliographyNEJS 320a Readings in Jewish BibliographyNEJS 320a Readings in Jewish BibliographyStaff

NEJS 321a Readings in Medieval JewishNEJS 321a Readings in Medieval JewishNEJS 321a Readings in Medieval JewishNEJS 321a Readings in Medieval JewishNEJS 321a Readings in Medieval JewishPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyStaff

NEJS 322a Readings in Modern IntellectualNEJS 322a Readings in Modern IntellectualNEJS 322a Readings in Modern IntellectualNEJS 322a Readings in Modern IntellectualNEJS 322a Readings in Modern IntellectualHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryMr. Sheppard

NEJS 326a Biblical LiteratureNEJS 326a Biblical LiteratureNEJS 326a Biblical LiteratureNEJS 326a Biblical LiteratureNEJS 326a Biblical LiteratureMr. Brettler

NEJS 328a Readings in Ancient NearNEJS 328a Readings in Ancient NearNEJS 328a Readings in Ancient NearNEJS 328a Readings in Ancient NearNEJS 328a Readings in Ancient NearEastern LanguagesEastern LanguagesEastern LanguagesEastern LanguagesEastern LanguagesMr. Abusch

NEJS 329a Readings in Ancient NearNEJS 329a Readings in Ancient NearNEJS 329a Readings in Ancient NearNEJS 329a Readings in Ancient NearNEJS 329a Readings in Ancient NearEastern Religions and CulturesEastern Religions and CulturesEastern Religions and CulturesEastern Religions and CulturesEastern Religions and CulturesMr. Abusch

NEJS 330a Readings in Israeli HistoryNEJS 330a Readings in Israeli HistoryNEJS 330a Readings in Israeli HistoryNEJS 330a Readings in Israeli HistoryNEJS 330a Readings in Israeli HistoryMs. Freeze

NEJS 331a Readings in Yiddish LiteratureNEJS 331a Readings in Yiddish LiteratureNEJS 331a Readings in Yiddish LiteratureNEJS 331a Readings in Yiddish LiteratureNEJS 331a Readings in Yiddish LiteratureMs. Kellman

NEJS 332a Readings in American JewishNEJS 332a Readings in American JewishNEJS 332a Readings in American JewishNEJS 332a Readings in American JewishNEJS 332a Readings in American JewishHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryMr. Sarna

NEJS 333a Readings in the History of theNEJS 333a Readings in the History of theNEJS 333a Readings in the History of theNEJS 333a Readings in the History of theNEJS 333a Readings in the History of theJews in Europe to 1800Jews in Europe to 1800Jews in Europe to 1800Jews in Europe to 1800Jews in Europe to 1800Mr. Ravid

NEJS 334a Readings: History of AmericanNEJS 334a Readings: History of AmericanNEJS 334a Readings: History of AmericanNEJS 334a Readings: History of AmericanNEJS 334a Readings: History of AmericanJewish InstitutionsJewish InstitutionsJewish InstitutionsJewish InstitutionsJewish InstitutionsStaff

NEJS 335a Readings in East EuropeanNEJS 335a Readings in East EuropeanNEJS 335a Readings in East EuropeanNEJS 335a Readings in East EuropeanNEJS 335a Readings in East EuropeanJewish HistoryJewish HistoryJewish HistoryJewish HistoryJewish HistoryMr. Polonsky

NEJS 336b Readings in American-JewishNEJS 336b Readings in American-JewishNEJS 336b Readings in American-JewishNEJS 336b Readings in American-JewishNEJS 336b Readings in American-JewishCultural StudiesCultural StudiesCultural StudiesCultural StudiesCultural StudiesMr. Whitfield

NEJS 337a Readings in Talmudic andNEJS 337a Readings in Talmudic andNEJS 337a Readings in Talmudic andNEJS 337a Readings in Talmudic andNEJS 337a Readings in Talmudic andMidrashic LiteratureMidrashic LiteratureMidrashic LiteratureMidrashic LiteratureMidrashic LiteratureMr. Kimelman

NEJS 338a Readings in History of JudaismNEJS 338a Readings in History of JudaismNEJS 338a Readings in History of JudaismNEJS 338a Readings in History of JudaismNEJS 338a Readings in History of JudaismMr. Kimelman

NEJS 339a Readings in Ottoman HistoryNEJS 339a Readings in Ottoman HistoryNEJS 339a Readings in Ottoman HistoryNEJS 339a Readings in Ottoman HistoryNEJS 339a Readings in Ottoman Historyand Civilizationand Civilizationand Civilizationand Civilizationand CivilizationMr. Levy

NEJS 340a Readings in Modern MiddleNEJS 340a Readings in Modern MiddleNEJS 340a Readings in Modern MiddleNEJS 340a Readings in Modern MiddleNEJS 340a Readings in Modern MiddleEastern HistoryEastern HistoryEastern HistoryEastern HistoryEastern HistoryMr. Levy

NEJS 341a Readings in Holocaust HistoryNEJS 341a Readings in Holocaust HistoryNEJS 341a Readings in Holocaust HistoryNEJS 341a Readings in Holocaust HistoryNEJS 341a Readings in Holocaust HistoryMr. Polonsky

NEJS 342a Readings in the Dead Sea ScrollsNEJS 342a Readings in the Dead Sea ScrollsNEJS 342a Readings in the Dead Sea ScrollsNEJS 342a Readings in the Dead Sea ScrollsNEJS 342a Readings in the Dead Sea ScrollsMr. Brettler

NEJS 343a Readings in Bible and theNEJS 343a Readings in Bible and theNEJS 343a Readings in Bible and theNEJS 343a Readings in Bible and theNEJS 343a Readings in Bible and theAncient Near EastAncient Near EastAncient Near EastAncient Near EastAncient Near EastMr. Wright

NEJS 345a Readings in Bible and AncientNEJS 345a Readings in Bible and AncientNEJS 345a Readings in Bible and AncientNEJS 345a Readings in Bible and AncientNEJS 345a Readings in Bible and AncientNear East StudiesNear East StudiesNear East StudiesNear East StudiesNear East StudiesMr. Brettler and Mr. Wright

NEJS 347a Readings in the History ofNEJS 347a Readings in the History ofNEJS 347a Readings in the History ofNEJS 347a Readings in the History ofNEJS 347a Readings in the History ofSpanish Jewry and the Iberian Diaspora inSpanish Jewry and the Iberian Diaspora inSpanish Jewry and the Iberian Diaspora inSpanish Jewry and the Iberian Diaspora inSpanish Jewry and the Iberian Diaspora inEuropeEuropeEuropeEuropeEuropeMr. Ravid

NEJS 348a Readings in the History of theNEJS 348a Readings in the History of theNEJS 348a Readings in the History of theNEJS 348a Readings in the History of theNEJS 348a Readings in the History of theSephardim in the Near EastSephardim in the Near EastSephardim in the Near EastSephardim in the Near EastSephardim in the Near EastMr. Levy

NEJS 349a Readings in the SephardiNEJS 349a Readings in the SephardiNEJS 349a Readings in the SephardiNEJS 349a Readings in the SephardiNEJS 349a Readings in the SephardiExperience in the New WorldExperience in the New WorldExperience in the New WorldExperience in the New WorldExperience in the New WorldMr. Sarna

NEJS 350a Readings in Modern MiddleNEJS 350a Readings in Modern MiddleNEJS 350a Readings in Modern MiddleNEJS 350a Readings in Modern MiddleNEJS 350a Readings in Modern MiddleEastern HistoriographyEastern HistoriographyEastern HistoriographyEastern HistoriographyEastern HistoriographyMr. Nakash

NEJS 352a Readings in the History ofNEJS 352a Readings in the History ofNEJS 352a Readings in the History ofNEJS 352a Readings in the History ofNEJS 352a Readings in the History ofAmerican Jewish EducationAmerican Jewish EducationAmerican Jewish EducationAmerican Jewish EducationAmerican Jewish EducationMr. Sarna

NEJS 356a Readings in American JewishNEJS 356a Readings in American JewishNEJS 356a Readings in American JewishNEJS 356a Readings in American JewishNEJS 356a Readings in American JewishMuseum StudiesMuseum StudiesMuseum StudiesMuseum StudiesMuseum StudiesMr. Sarna

NEJS 357a Readings in the History ofNEJS 357a Readings in the History ofNEJS 357a Readings in the History ofNEJS 357a Readings in the History ofNEJS 357a Readings in the History ofMiddle Eastern JewryMiddle Eastern JewryMiddle Eastern JewryMiddle Eastern JewryMiddle Eastern JewryMr. Levy

NEJS 360b Readings in ContemporaryNEJS 360b Readings in ContemporaryNEJS 360b Readings in ContemporaryNEJS 360b Readings in ContemporaryNEJS 360b Readings in ContemporaryJewish Literature and LifeJewish Literature and LifeJewish Literature and LifeJewish Literature and LifeJewish Literature and LifeMs. Fishman

NEJS 361a Readings in Jewish SociologyNEJS 361a Readings in Jewish SociologyNEJS 361a Readings in Jewish SociologyNEJS 361a Readings in Jewish SociologyNEJS 361a Readings in Jewish SociologyMs. Fishman

NEJS 362a Readings in Polish History 1764-NEJS 362a Readings in Polish History 1764-NEJS 362a Readings in Polish History 1764-NEJS 362a Readings in Polish History 1764-NEJS 362a Readings in Polish History 1764-19141914191419141914Mr. Polonsky

NEJS 363a Readings in the History ofNEJS 363a Readings in the History ofNEJS 363a Readings in the History ofNEJS 363a Readings in the History ofNEJS 363a Readings in the History ofEastern Europe 1750-1947Eastern Europe 1750-1947Eastern Europe 1750-1947Eastern Europe 1750-1947Eastern Europe 1750-1947Mr. Polonsky

NEJS 363b Readings in the History of East-NEJS 363b Readings in the History of East-NEJS 363b Readings in the History of East-NEJS 363b Readings in the History of East-NEJS 363b Readings in the History of East-Central EuropeCentral EuropeCentral EuropeCentral EuropeCentral EuropeMr. Polonsky

NEJS 366a Doctoral and Post-DoctoralNEJS 366a Doctoral and Post-DoctoralNEJS 366a Doctoral and Post-DoctoralNEJS 366a Doctoral and Post-DoctoralNEJS 366a Doctoral and Post-DoctoralSeminar on Early Judaism and ChristianitySeminar on Early Judaism and ChristianitySeminar on Early Judaism and ChristianitySeminar on Early Judaism and ChristianitySeminar on Early Judaism and ChristianityMs. Brooten and Mr. Kimelman

NEJS 367a Readings in Modern HebrewNEJS 367a Readings in Modern HebrewNEJS 367a Readings in Modern HebrewNEJS 367a Readings in Modern HebrewNEJS 367a Readings in Modern HebrewLiterature and Modern Jewish CultureLiterature and Modern Jewish CultureLiterature and Modern Jewish CultureLiterature and Modern Jewish CultureLiterature and Modern Jewish CultureStaff

NEJS 368b American-Jewish Women’sNEJS 368b American-Jewish Women’sNEJS 368b American-Jewish Women’sNEJS 368b American-Jewish Women’sNEJS 368b American-Jewish Women’sLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureMs. Antler

NEJS 369a Readings in New TestamentNEJS 369a Readings in New TestamentNEJS 369a Readings in New TestamentNEJS 369a Readings in New TestamentNEJS 369a Readings in New TestamentMs. Brooten

NEJS 370b Readings in Language and ArtNEJS 370b Readings in Language and ArtNEJS 370b Readings in Language and ArtNEJS 370b Readings in Language and ArtNEJS 370b Readings in Language and ArtMs. Ringvald

NEJS 372b Readings in United StatesNEJS 372b Readings in United StatesNEJS 372b Readings in United StatesNEJS 372b Readings in United StatesNEJS 372b Readings in United StatesReligionReligionReligionReligionReligionMr. Sarna

NEJS 373a Readings in Russian JewishNEJS 373a Readings in Russian JewishNEJS 373a Readings in Russian JewishNEJS 373a Readings in Russian JewishNEJS 373a Readings in Russian JewishHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryMs. Freeze

NEJS 374a Readings in Hebrew CurriculumNEJS 374a Readings in Hebrew CurriculumNEJS 374a Readings in Hebrew CurriculumNEJS 374a Readings in Hebrew CurriculumNEJS 374a Readings in Hebrew CurriculumDesignDesignDesignDesignDesignMs. Ringvald

NEJS 376a Readings in Jewish CultureNEJS 376a Readings in Jewish CultureNEJS 376a Readings in Jewish CultureNEJS 376a Readings in Jewish CultureNEJS 376a Readings in Jewish CultureMs. Fishman

NEJS 379a Hebrew Language and CultureNEJS 379a Hebrew Language and CultureNEJS 379a Hebrew Language and CultureNEJS 379a Hebrew Language and CultureNEJS 379a Hebrew Language and CultureStaff

NEJS 380a Readings in German-JewishNEJS 380a Readings in German-JewishNEJS 380a Readings in German-JewishNEJS 380a Readings in German-JewishNEJS 380a Readings in German-JewishHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryMr. Sheppard


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NEJS 381b Monuments and CitiesNEJS 381b Monuments and CitiesNEJS 381b Monuments and CitiesNEJS 381b Monuments and CitiesNEJS 381b Monuments and CitiesMr. Makiya

NEJS 382a Readings in Jewish EducationNEJS 382a Readings in Jewish EducationNEJS 382a Readings in Jewish EducationNEJS 382a Readings in Jewish EducationNEJS 382a Readings in Jewish EducationMs. Feiman-Nemser and Mr. Levisohn

NEJS 384a Readings in Medieval JewishNEJS 384a Readings in Medieval JewishNEJS 384a Readings in Medieval JewishNEJS 384a Readings in Medieval JewishNEJS 384a Readings in Medieval JewishPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyMr. Decter

NEJS 385a Readings in LiturgyNEJS 385a Readings in LiturgyNEJS 385a Readings in LiturgyNEJS 385a Readings in LiturgyNEJS 385a Readings in LiturgyMr. Kimelman

NEJS 386a Readings in Research in JewishNEJS 386a Readings in Research in JewishNEJS 386a Readings in Research in JewishNEJS 386a Readings in Research in JewishNEJS 386a Readings in Research in JewishEducationEducationEducationEducationEducationMs. Feiman-Nemser and Mr. Levisohn

NEJS 387a Readings in HittiteNEJS 387a Readings in HittiteNEJS 387a Readings in HittiteNEJS 387a Readings in HittiteNEJS 387a Readings in HittiteMr. Wright

NEJS 388a Readings in Black-JewishNEJS 388a Readings in Black-JewishNEJS 388a Readings in Black-JewishNEJS 388a Readings in Black-JewishNEJS 388a Readings in Black-JewishRelationsRelationsRelationsRelationsRelationsMr. Sarna

NEJS 389a Readings in Bible InterpretationNEJS 389a Readings in Bible InterpretationNEJS 389a Readings in Bible InterpretationNEJS 389a Readings in Bible InterpretationNEJS 389a Readings in Bible InterpretationMr. Brettler

NEJS 390a Readings in Medieval JudaismNEJS 390a Readings in Medieval JudaismNEJS 390a Readings in Medieval JudaismNEJS 390a Readings in Medieval JudaismNEJS 390a Readings in Medieval JudaismMr. Decter

NEJS 391a Readings in Sephardic StudiesNEJS 391a Readings in Sephardic StudiesNEJS 391a Readings in Sephardic StudiesNEJS 391a Readings in Sephardic StudiesNEJS 391a Readings in Sephardic StudiesUsually offered every year.Mr. Decter


NEJS 392a Readings in Arab NationalismNEJS 392a Readings in Arab NationalismNEJS 392a Readings in Arab NationalismNEJS 392a Readings in Arab NationalismNEJS 392a Readings in Arab NationalismUsually offered every year.Staff

NEJS 393a Readings in American JewishNEJS 393a Readings in American JewishNEJS 393a Readings in American JewishNEJS 393a Readings in American JewishNEJS 393a Readings in American JewishLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureStaff

NEJS 394a Yiddish Readings in HolocaustNEJS 394a Yiddish Readings in HolocaustNEJS 394a Yiddish Readings in HolocaustNEJS 394a Yiddish Readings in HolocaustNEJS 394a Yiddish Readings in HolocaustHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryMs. Kellman

NEJS 394b Readings in Modern YiddishNEJS 394b Readings in Modern YiddishNEJS 394b Readings in Modern YiddishNEJS 394b Readings in Modern YiddishNEJS 394b Readings in Modern YiddishLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureMs. Kellman

NEJS 395b Readings in Qur’an andNEJS 395b Readings in Qur’an andNEJS 395b Readings in Qur’an andNEJS 395b Readings in Qur’an andNEJS 395b Readings in Qur’an andFeminismFeminismFeminismFeminismFeminismMs. Ali

NEJS 396a Jewish Experience and ThoughtNEJS 396a Jewish Experience and ThoughtNEJS 396a Jewish Experience and ThoughtNEJS 396a Jewish Experience and ThoughtNEJS 396a Jewish Experience and ThoughtMr. Sheppard

NEJS 401d Dissertation ColloquiumNEJS 401d Dissertation ColloquiumNEJS 401d Dissertation ColloquiumNEJS 401d Dissertation ColloquiumNEJS 401d Dissertation ColloquiumIndependent research for the Ph.D. degree.Specific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff



AMST 121aAMST 121aAMST 121aAMST 121aAMST 121aThe American Jewish Woman: 1890-1990s

ANTH 118bANTH 118bANTH 118bANTH 118bANTH 118bPeoples and Societies of the Middle East

ANTH 135aANTH 135aANTH 135aANTH 135aANTH 135aParadoxes of Peoplehood in ContemporaryIsrael

ANTH 149aANTH 149aANTH 149aANTH 149aANTH 149aArchaeology of Egypt and Canaan inAncient Times


CLAS 135aCLAS 135aCLAS 135aCLAS 135aCLAS 135aThe Greek World and Egypt

FECS 147aFECS 147aFECS 147aFECS 147aFECS 147aJewish Identities in France since 1945

GECS 155aGECS 155aGECS 155aGECS 155aGECS 155aModern German Jewish History

HRNS 287aHRNS 287aHRNS 287aHRNS 287aHRNS 287aMethods in Jewish Community Research


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NeuroscienceCourses of Study:Major (B.A. / B.S.)Master of ScienceDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorThe major in neuroscience is designed to provide aninterdisciplinary program of study of the neural mechanismsinvolved in the control of human or animal behavior. The majorcombines a strong foundation in basic science with morespecialized courses in biology and psychology. This program isespecially appropriate for students wishing to pursue furtherstudy in medicine, experimental psychology, or neuroscience.

Graduate Program in NeuroscienceGraduate Program in NeuroscienceGraduate Program in NeuroscienceGraduate Program in NeuroscienceGraduate Program in NeuroscienceThe graduate program in neuroscience, leading to the M.S. andPh.D. degrees, is designed to equip students with the advancedknowledge and training necessary to conduct research in thisinterdisciplinary field. The program comprises three broadlydefined areas: behavioral neuroscience involves work withhumans in neuropsychology, experimental cognitiveneuroscience and sensory psychophysics, and with animalbehavior and electrophysiology; cellular and molecularneuroscience provides training in electrophysiology, molecularbiology, biophysics, and biochemistry appropriate toneurobiology; and computational and integrative neurosciencetrains students in the use of experimental and theoreticalmethods for the analysis of brain function. A typical program forthe Ph.D. student will consist of laboratory rotations anddissertation research as well as formal courses. Students pursuingthe M.S. degree typically take graduate-level courses and eitherdo laboratory research or an in-depth library-based thesis.


The neuroscience major requires a strong science courseload. There isa meeting each fall at which interested students can discuss the majorwith neuroscience faculty. Students can schedule an appointmentwith the undergraduate advising head for further information or toenroll in the major. The requirements are listed below and includemany options. It is recommended that each major meet with his orher advisor to determine which options best satisfy each student’sneeds. Because of the number of basic science requirements, it isrecommended that students begin enrolling in these courses early,especially those listed as prerequisites for advanced courses in themajor. Students interested in senior research should contactprospective mentors by the spring of their junior year.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, givenin an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply here. Applicants foradmission to the neuroscience program are also required to take theGraduate Record Examination. The student’s undergraduatecurriculum should include related fundamental science courses.

Students currently enrolled in other programs at Brandeis may electto switch over to obtain a neuroscience Ph.D. if they have alreadymet or will meet the degree requirements for the neuroscience degree.


John Lisman, ChairJohn Lisman, ChairJohn Lisman, ChairJohn Lisman, ChairJohn Lisman, Chair(Biology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Jeff AgarJeff AgarJeff AgarJeff AgarJeff Agar(Chemistry, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Susan Birren, Undergraduate Advising HeadSusan Birren, Undergraduate Advising HeadSusan Birren, Undergraduate Advising HeadSusan Birren, Undergraduate Advising HeadSusan Birren, Undergraduate Advising Head(Biology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Paul DiZioPaul DiZioPaul DiZioPaul DiZioPaul DiZio(Psychology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Irving EpsteinIrving EpsteinIrving EpsteinIrving EpsteinIrving Epstein(Chemistry, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

József FiserJózsef FiserJózsef FiserJózsef FiserJózsef Fiser(Psychology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Paul GarrityPaul GarrityPaul GarrityPaul GarrityPaul Garrity(Biology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Leslie Griffith, Graduate Advising HeadLeslie Griffith, Graduate Advising HeadLeslie Griffith, Graduate Advising HeadLeslie Griffith, Graduate Advising HeadLeslie Griffith, Graduate Advising Head(Biology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Jeffrey HallJeffrey HallJeffrey HallJeffrey HallJeffrey Hall(Biology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Donald KatzDonald KatzDonald KatzDonald KatzDonald Katz(Psychology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

James LacknerJames LacknerJames LacknerJames LacknerJames Lackner(Psychology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Eve MarderEve MarderEve MarderEve MarderEve Marder(Biology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Christopher MillerChristopher MillerChristopher MillerChristopher MillerChristopher Miller(Biochemistry, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Sacha NelsonSacha NelsonSacha NelsonSacha NelsonSacha Nelson(Biology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Daniel OprianDaniel OprianDaniel OprianDaniel OprianDaniel Oprian(Biochemistry, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Michael RosbashMichael RosbashMichael RosbashMichael RosbashMichael Rosbash(Biology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Robert SekulerRobert SekulerRobert SekulerRobert SekulerRobert Sekuler(Psychology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Piali SenguptaPiali SenguptaPiali SenguptaPiali SenguptaPiali Sengupta(Biology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Gina TurrigianoGina TurrigianoGina TurrigianoGina TurrigianoGina Turrigiano(Biology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Kalpana White, Senior Honors CoordinatorKalpana White, Senior Honors CoordinatorKalpana White, Senior Honors CoordinatorKalpana White, Senior Honors CoordinatorKalpana White, Senior Honors Coordinator(Biology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

Arthur WingfieldArthur WingfieldArthur WingfieldArthur WingfieldArthur Wingfield(Psychology, Volen National Center forComplex Systems)

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A.A.A.A.A. All students will be required to take the core course inneurobiology, NBIO 140b (Principles of Neuroscience) and atleast one core course in quantitative methods: BIOL 51b(Biostatistics), NBIO 136b (Computational Neuroscience), NPHY115a (Dynamical Biological Systems), NPSY 137b (CognitiveModeling), PSYC 51a (Statistics), PSYC 210a (AdvancedPsychological Statistics), QBIO 110a (Numerical Modeling ofBiological Systems), or PHYS 105a (Biological Physics). A coursetaken to satisfy the quantitative method requirement cannot alsocount as an elective course.

Students must choose one of the two tracks described below—Option I leading to a B.A. degree in neuroscience, or Option IIleading to a B.S. degree in neuroscience.

Among courses offered to fulfill the requirements of thisconcentration: no course may be taken pass/fail; no more thanone grade of D in a semester course will be allowed.

Option I: The B.A. Degree in NeuroscienceOption I: The B.A. Degree in NeuroscienceOption I: The B.A. Degree in NeuroscienceOption I: The B.A. Degree in NeuroscienceOption I: The B.A. Degree in NeuroscienceThe standard neuroscience option is designed to provide studentswith a general background in neuroscience. In addition to thecourses required of all candidates (listed above), students musttake six semester courses from those courses listed below underNeuroscience Electives—at least two courses must be selectedfrom Group I and two from Group II. Students must also take atleast nine semester courses from the Basic Science Electives.

Neuroscience ElectivesGroup 1: BIOL 42a (Physiology), NBIO 136b (ComputationalNeuroscience), 143b (Developmental Neurobiology), 145b(Systems Neuroscience), 146a (Neurobiology of Disease), 147a(Neurogenetics), 148b (Cellular Neuroscience), BIOL 149b(Molecular Pharmacology), NBIO 150a (Autism and HumanDevelopmental Disorders), NPHY 115a (formerly PHYS 115a)(Dynamical Biological Systems), QBIO 120a (QuantitativeBiology Instrumentation Laboratory).

Group 2: NPSY 11b (Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience),12a (Sensory Processes), 22b (Introduction to CognitiveNeuroscience), 120b (Man in Space), 125a (Advanced Topics inPerception and Adaptation), 127a (Motor Control), 128b (MotorControl, Orientation, and Adaptation), 137b (CognitiveModeling), 154a (Human Memory), 159a (Advanced Topics inEpisodic Memory), 168b (Electrophysiology of Human Memory),174a (Visual Cognition), 175a (The Neuroscience of Vision), 196b(Advanced Topics in Cognition), 197a (Advanced Topics inBehavioral Neuroscience), 199a (Human Neuropsychology).

Group 3: BCHM 100a (Introductory Biochemistry), 101a(Advanced Biochemistry: Enzyme Mechanisms), BIOL 22a(Genetics and Molecular Biology), 22b (Cell Structure andFunction), 50b (Biology of Behavior), 103b (Mechanisms of CellFunctions), 105b (Molecular Biology), 111a (DevelopmentalBiology).

A student who has completed two courses in both Groups 1 and2 may petition to substitute NEUR 98a,b (Readings inNeuroscience), or NEUR 99d (Senior Research) for one of theremaining two courses. Students must enroll in all laboratoriesthat accompany electives used to satisfy these requirements(BIOL 18a and b must be taken along with BIOL 22a and b, but noadditional concentration credit will be received).

Basic Science ElectivesThe basic science electives include all courses numbered 10 andabove in chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics.Courses numbered below 10 may not be included in this group.Laboratory courses are counted as one-half of a regular semestercourse.

Double-Counting ElectivesBIOL 22a and BIOL 22b may count toward either group 3 electives orbasic science electives, but not both.

Option II: The B.S. Degree in NeuroscienceOption II: The B.S. Degree in NeuroscienceOption II: The B.S. Degree in NeuroscienceOption II: The B.S. Degree in NeuroscienceOption II: The B.S. Degree in NeuroscienceThe B.S. program is an intensive neuroscience option designed toprovide students with a strong background in neuroscience andassociated areas. In addition to the courses required of all candidates(listed above), students must take seven semester courses from thoselisted above in Neuroscience Electives, with at least two coursesselected from Group 1 and two from Group 2. Candidates for the B.S.must also take at least 10 semester courses from the offerings givenabove in Basic Science Electives. Courses numbered below 10 maynot be included in this group.

B.B.B.B.B. Senior Research and Honors ProgramSeniors can receive credit for senior research in neuroscience bypetitioning the program committee during the fall of their senioryear. Candidates must enroll in NEUR 99d or 99e to carry out asenior research project and submit a thesis. Candidates interested inhonors must state this in their petition and also present an oraldefense of their thesis.

Combined B.S./M.S. ProgramCombined B.S./M.S. ProgramCombined B.S./M.S. ProgramCombined B.S./M.S. ProgramCombined B.S./M.S. Program

Candidates for honors in neuroscience may be admitted to a specialfour-year B.S./M.S. program upon recommendation of theneuroscience program and approval by the Graduate School.Application to the Graduate School must be made by May 1 precedingthe senior year. Applications should include a proposed course ofstudy specifying how the degree requirements will be met, atranscript, a letter of recommendation from their research sponsor,and a brief description of the proposed research project. To qualify forthe B.S./M.S. degree in neuroscience students must complete a totalof 38 courses. These courses must include those needed to satisfy therequirements for the B.S. degree, as indicated above, plus threeadditional electives chosen from the neuroscience electives listedabove. Of the 10 electives required for the B.S./M.S. degree, at leastsix must be at the graduate level (and completed with a grade of B- orabove). In addition, a substantial research contribution is required andstudents must submit a research thesis to the neuroscience graduatecommittee for review. A thesis submitted for the master’s degree mayalso be submitted for honors in neuroscience.


It is the policy of the neuroscience program to allow AdvancedPlacement courses to count for no more than two general sciencerequirements for the neuroscience major. Please refer to the AdvancedPlacement chart for test score requirements. We recommend studentswho anticipate pursuing graduate work in neuroscience takeadditional math courses such as linear algebra or calculus of severalvariables.


Graduate students will be eligible for an M.S. in neuroscience if theycomplete six graduate-level courses in neuroscience that mustinclude NBIO 140b with the balance of courses to be agreed uponwith the neuroscience advising head. A grade of B- or better must beobtained in each course. In addition to coursework, students mustcomplete a laboratory- or library-based research project. The researchcomponent can be met by satisfactory performance in four laboratoryrotations (including submission of written rotation reports) orsubmission of a research thesis to the Neuroscience GraduateCommittee for review. All students are required to take CONT 300b(Ethical Practice in Health-Related Sciences), typically offered in thespring.

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Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence requirement for the M.S. degree is oneyear.


Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyNBIO 140b (Principles of Neuroscience) is required along with atleast five additional graduate-level courses relevant to thestudent’s area of interest. First- and second-year students shallenroll in NBIO 250d (Neuroscience Proseminar) and all studentsshould enroll in NBIO 306d (Topics in Neurobiology). Allstudents are required to take CONT 300b (Ethical Practice inHealth-Related Sciences), typically in the spring of their firstyear.

The suggested schedule of coursework for the first two years isthe following:

First YearFirst YearFirst YearFirst YearFirst YearFall: NBIO 140b, NBIO 148b, NBIO 250d, NEUR 300d, and NBIO306d.

Spring: CONT 300b, NBIO 145b, NBIO 146a, NBIO 250d, NEUR300d, NBIO 306d, and one course selected from the NeuroscienceElectives.

Second YearSecond YearSecond YearSecond YearSecond YearFall: NBIO 250d, NBIO 306d, and one course selected from theNeuroscience Electives.

Spring: NBIO 250d, NBIO 306d, and one course selected from theNeuroscience Electives.

Qualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsThis consists of two written propositions with accompanyingoral exams. One of these shall be in the field of neuroscience, butnot directly related to the student’s thesis work (end of firstyear), and the other takes the form of a formal thesis proposal(beginning of the third year).

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Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementAs part of their Ph.D. training, students act as teaching fellows fortwo semesters, typically in their second year.


Dissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationA thesis in the field of neuroscience is required for the Ph.D.,normally carried out in the laboratory of one of the members of theneuroscience training faculty. After submission of the dissertation,the candidate gives a public seminar to the University communityand then defends the work and its significance in an examinationbefore a thesis committee.

Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inNeuroscience with Specialization in Quantitative BiologyNeuroscience with Specialization in Quantitative BiologyNeuroscience with Specialization in Quantitative BiologyNeuroscience with Specialization in Quantitative BiologyNeuroscience with Specialization in Quantitative Biology

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents wishing to obtain the specialization must first gain approvalof the graduate program chair. This should be done as early aspossible, ideally during the first year of graduate studies. In order toreceive the Ph.D. in Neuroscience with additional specialization inquantitative biology, candidates must complete a) the requirementsfor the Ph.D. described above and b) the course requirements for thequantitative biology specialization that are described in thequantitative biology section of this Bulletin.




NPSY 11b Introduction to BehavioralNPSY 11b Introduction to BehavioralNPSY 11b Introduction to BehavioralNPSY 11b Introduction to BehavioralNPSY 11b Introduction to BehavioralNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscience[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a or MATH 10a orpermission of the instructor. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken PSYC 11b in previousyears.Data and theories regarding currentconceptions of brain-behavior relationships.Begins with an introduction to neuralsystems as classically defined (sensory,association, motor, autonomic), and moveson to examination of the biologicalunderpinnings of various behaviors, fromthose relating to basic drives (reproduction,feeding) to those with a cognitive flavor.Throughout, the accent is on interactionsbetween organisms and environment(learning). Usually offered every year.Mr. Katz

NPSY 12a Sensory ProcessesNPSY 12a Sensory ProcessesNPSY 12a Sensory ProcessesNPSY 12a Sensory ProcessesNPSY 12a Sensory Processes[ sn ss ]Prerequisites: Sophomore standing orMATH 10a or permission of the instructor.Examines the human senses, emphasizingsight and hearing, studied from standpointsof anatomy, physiology, and psychophysics.Insights from the study of special observersincluding developmentally immaturehumans, members of nonhuman species,and people with abnormal sensory systems.Usually offered every year.Mr. Sekuler

NPSY 22b Introduction to CognitiveNPSY 22b Introduction to CognitiveNPSY 22b Introduction to CognitiveNPSY 22b Introduction to CognitiveNPSY 22b Introduction to CognitiveNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscience[ sn ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 1a or MATH 10a andsophomore standing in psychology orneuroscience.Cognitive factors in sensory processes,attention, memory, motor control,plasticity, and language. Experimental andneuroimaging approaches are emphasized.Usually offered every year.Mr. Sekuler and Staff

NEUR 90a Field Study: NeuroscienceNEUR 90a Field Study: NeuroscienceNEUR 90a Field Study: NeuroscienceNEUR 90a Field Study: NeuroscienceNEUR 90a Field Study: NeuroscienceFour semester course credits, of which amaximum of two may count toward themajor.Students proposing to take this course areexpected to work out a detailed plan ofstudy for one semester with the help ofdepartment faculty members. This plan is tobe submitted to the department for itsconsideration before the end of the semesterpreceding the one in which 90a would betaken. Approval depends on thedepartment’s resources for supporting thestudent’s plan as well as on the student’scompetence and the excellence of the planitself. Usually offered every year.Staff

NEUR 98a Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 98a Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 98a Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 98a Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 98a Readings in NeuroscienceUsually offered every year.Staff

NEUR 98b Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 98b Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 98b Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 98b Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 98b Readings in NeuroscienceUsually offered every year.Staff

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NEUR 99d Senior ResearchNEUR 99d Senior ResearchNEUR 99d Senior ResearchNEUR 99d Senior ResearchNEUR 99d Senior ResearchA year-long, two-semester course involvingthe student in an independent researchproject conducted under the supervision ofa staff member and serving as an intensiveintroduction to specific methods ofneuroscience research. In cases wherestudents are able to do unusually long,intensive work in the laboratory, they mayrequest a third course credit during thepetition process; if this request is approvedby the senior honors coordinator, studentsshould register for NEUR 99d (fall) followedby NEUR 99e (spring). The combinedenrollments for Senior Research may notexceed three semester course credits. Tofulfill the NEUR 99 requirements, studentsmust (1) submit to their research sponsor,at the conclusion of their first NEUR 99semester, a paper that reviews the literaturepertinent to their field of research, and (2)submit to their research sponsor, at theconclusion of their second NEUR 99semester, a senior thesis that includes anabstract, an introduction, a review ofmaterials and methods, results, discussion,and references. Usually offered every year.Staff

NEUR 99e Senior ResearchNEUR 99e Senior ResearchNEUR 99e Senior ResearchNEUR 99e Senior ResearchNEUR 99e Senior ResearchSee NEUR 99d for course description.Usually offered every year.Staff


NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,and Fractalsand Fractalsand Fractalsand Fractalsand Fractals[ sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 10a or 11a, MATH 21a,or approved equivalents. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken PHYS 115a in previous years.Advanced introduction to the theory ofnonlinear dynamical systems, bifurcations,chaotic behaviors, and fractal patterns.Concepts and analysis are illustrated byexamples from physics, chemistry, andbiology. The course will be complementedby a significant number of computer labs.Usually offered every second year.Staff

NPSY 120b Man in SpaceNPSY 120b Man in SpaceNPSY 120b Man in SpaceNPSY 120b Man in SpaceNPSY 120b Man in Space[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: PHYS 10a.Topics include how orbital flight isachieved, spacecraft life support systems,circulatory dynamics, sensory-motorcontrol and vestibular function in free fall,the physiological and psychologicaladaptations necessary in space flight, andhow astronauts must readapt on return toEarth. Usually offered every year.Mr. Lackner

NPSY 125a Advanced Topics in PerceptionNPSY 125a Advanced Topics in PerceptionNPSY 125a Advanced Topics in PerceptionNPSY 125a Advanced Topics in PerceptionNPSY 125a Advanced Topics in Perceptionand Adaptationand Adaptationand Adaptationand Adaptationand Adaptation[ sn ss ]Prerequisites: MATH 10b, NBIO 104b, andPHYS 10a.Covers current issues and theories invision, vestibular function, proprioception,and adaptation to unusual forceenvironments from psychological andbiological perspectives. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Lackner

NPSY 127a Motor ControlNPSY 127a Motor ControlNPSY 127a Motor ControlNPSY 127a Motor ControlNPSY 127a Motor Control[ sn ss ]Prerequisites: NPSY 11b (formerly PSYC11b) or NPSY 12a or permission of theinstructor.Surveys control of posture, movement,gesture, and speech from variousperspectives including muscle properties,reflex organization, central neuralmechanisms, spatial representations,learning, and development. Emphasizesresearch in physiology, psychology,biomechanics, and artificial intelligence.Usually offered every second year.Mr. DiZio

NPSY 128b Motor Control, Orientation,NPSY 128b Motor Control, Orientation,NPSY 128b Motor Control, Orientation,NPSY 128b Motor Control, Orientation,NPSY 128b Motor Control, Orientation,and Adaptationand Adaptationand Adaptationand Adaptationand Adaptation[ ss sn ]Prerequisite: NBIO 140b.A seminar critically reviewing anddiscussing current research about spatiallyadapted animal movement. The analysisfocuses on behavioral properties,biophysics, and neural substrates. Topicsinclude sensorimotor transformations,learning, memory, context specificity, andsensorimotor adaptation. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. DiZio


NPSY 137b Cognitive ModelingNPSY 137b Cognitive ModelingNPSY 137b Cognitive ModelingNPSY 137b Cognitive ModelingNPSY 137b Cognitive Modeling[ sn ss ]Prerequisites: MATH 10b and PSYC 51a orNBIO 136b.A general introduction to the constructionand simulation of mathematical models ofhuman cognitive processes. The majoremphasis will be on models of humanlearning and memory. Students will beexpected to have some background incomputer programming. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff





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NPSY 154a Human MemoryNPSY 154a Human MemoryNPSY 154a Human MemoryNPSY 154a Human MemoryNPSY 154a Human Memory[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: NPSY 22b.Presents a systematic analysis of currentmemory research and theory with anemphasis on list learning experiments andneural network models. Usually offeredevery third year.Staff

NPSY 159a Advanced Topics in EpisodicNPSY 159a Advanced Topics in EpisodicNPSY 159a Advanced Topics in EpisodicNPSY 159a Advanced Topics in EpisodicNPSY 159a Advanced Topics in EpisodicMemoryMemoryMemoryMemoryMemory[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: NBIO 140b or NPSY 154a andpermission of the instructor.Deals with current topics in the study ofepisodic memory. Discussions and readingson topics such as memory for temporalorder, category learning, associativesymmetry, item versus associativerecognition, theories of search in free recall,and the memory systems controversy.Usually offered every second year.Staff

NPSY 168b Electrophysiology of HumanNPSY 168b Electrophysiology of HumanNPSY 168b Electrophysiology of HumanNPSY 168b Electrophysiology of HumanNPSY 168b Electrophysiology of HumanMemoryMemoryMemoryMemoryMemory[ ss sn ]Prerequisites: PSYC 51a, NBIO 140b, NPSY22b.Laboratory course covering experimentalmethods and data analysis ofelectroencephalographic recordings duringmemory tasks. Projects involve datacollection using a 128-channel EEG system.Topics cover time- and frequency-basedmethods as well as source modeling.Usually offered every year.Staff

NPSY 174b Visual CognitionNPSY 174b Visual CognitionNPSY 174b Visual CognitionNPSY 174b Visual CognitionNPSY 174b Visual Cognition[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: NPSY 12a or permission of theinstructor.Higher-order processes in vision. Visualimpact of cognitive and other top-downinfluences, including attention,expectation, plasticity, and learning. Focuson visual recognition, contour formation,segmentation, temporal binding, and faceand object perception. Studies of visualperception in brain-damaged individuals.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Sekuler or Mr. Fiser

NPSY 175b The Neuroscience of VisionNPSY 175b The Neuroscience of VisionNPSY 175b The Neuroscience of VisionNPSY 175b The Neuroscience of VisionNPSY 175b The Neuroscience of Vision[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: NPSY 12a or permission of theinstructor.Examines the neural basis of human visionfrom several complementary perspectives.Relates visual capacities of humanobservers to the structure and function ofthe visual system. Considers computationaland functional neuroimaging approaches tovision. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Sekuler

NPSY 196b Advanced Topics in CognitionNPSY 196b Advanced Topics in CognitionNPSY 196b Advanced Topics in CognitionNPSY 196b Advanced Topics in CognitionNPSY 196b Advanced Topics in Cognition[ ss sn ]Prerequisite: NPSY 159a or permission ofthe instructor.This seminar covers current issues andresearch in memory, speech perception, andprocessing resource limitations. Emphasiswill be placed on the current literature inthe field. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Wingfield

NPSY 197a Advanced Topics in BehavioralNPSY 197a Advanced Topics in BehavioralNPSY 197a Advanced Topics in BehavioralNPSY 197a Advanced Topics in BehavioralNPSY 197a Advanced Topics in BehavioralNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscience[ sn ss ]Prerequisites: NPSY 11b (formerly PSYC11b) and NBIO 140b or permission of theinstructor.Covers current research and issuespertaining to the neurobiology of perception(focusing mainly but not exclusively onperception of chemosensory signals) as wellas the neurobiology of simple learning.Usually offered every year.Mr. Katz

NPSY 199a Human NeuropsychologyNPSY 199a Human NeuropsychologyNPSY 199a Human NeuropsychologyNPSY 199a Human NeuropsychologyNPSY 199a Human Neuropsychology[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: NPSY 22b or NBIO 140b orpermission of the instructor.Designed as an introduction to humanneuropsychology. Topics include cerebraldominance, neuroanatomical mapping, andlocalization of function, with specialreference to language, memory, and relatedcognitive function. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Wingfield


NPSY 207b Seminar in PerceptionNPSY 207b Seminar in PerceptionNPSY 207b Seminar in PerceptionNPSY 207b Seminar in PerceptionNPSY 207b Seminar in PerceptionPrerequisites: MATH 10b, NBIO 140b, andPHYS 10a.Examines the various aspects of visual,vestibular, motor, and proprioceptiveinformation by which objects and events inthree-dimensional space are perceived byhuman observers. Current research inpsychology and artificial intelligence isconsidered. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Lackner

NBIO 250d Neuroscience ProseminarNBIO 250d Neuroscience ProseminarNBIO 250d Neuroscience ProseminarNBIO 250d Neuroscience ProseminarNBIO 250d Neuroscience ProseminarLimited to first- and second-yearneuroscience Ph.D. students.Required seminar for first- and second-yeargraduate students in the neuroscience Ph.D.program. Discusses relevant papers fromthe current literature with an emphasis onincreasing oral presentation skills,experimental design, and proposal writing.Usually offered every year.Mr. Nelson

NEUR 298a Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 298a Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 298a Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 298a Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 298a Readings in NeuroscienceUsually offered every year.Staff

NEUR 298b Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 298b Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 298b Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 298b Readings in NeuroscienceNEUR 298b Readings in NeuroscienceUsually offered every year.Staff

NEUR 299a Master’s Research ProjectNEUR 299a Master’s Research ProjectNEUR 299a Master’s Research ProjectNEUR 299a Master’s Research ProjectNEUR 299a Master’s Research ProjectUsually offered every year.Staff

NEUR 299b Master’s Research ProjectNEUR 299b Master’s Research ProjectNEUR 299b Master’s Research ProjectNEUR 299b Master’s Research ProjectNEUR 299b Master’s Research ProjectUsually offered every year.Staff

NEUR 300d Laboratory RotationsNEUR 300d Laboratory RotationsNEUR 300d Laboratory RotationsNEUR 300d Laboratory RotationsNEUR 300d Laboratory RotationsStaff

NBIO 306d Topics in NeurobiologyNBIO 306d Topics in NeurobiologyNBIO 306d Topics in NeurobiologyNBIO 306d Topics in NeurobiologyNBIO 306d Topics in NeurobiologyUsually offered every year.Mr. Katz

NBIO 340d Systems/ComputationalNBIO 340d Systems/ComputationalNBIO 340d Systems/ComputationalNBIO 340d Systems/ComputationalNBIO 340d Systems/ComputationalNeuroscience Journal ClubNeuroscience Journal ClubNeuroscience Journal ClubNeuroscience Journal ClubNeuroscience Journal ClubUsually offered every year.Mr. Lisman

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BIOL 149bBIOL 149bBIOL 149bBIOL 149bBIOL 149bMolecular Pharmacology



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Peace, Conflict, and Coexistence StudiesCourses of Study:Minor


Since the end of World War II, peace, conflict, and coexistencestudies has emerged as an interdisciplinary area of inquirydrawing on social science, the humanities, the creative arts, andscience in efforts to understand reasons for war and possibleways of resolving conflicts without resorting to violence. In thelast few years, for many people the primary focus of inquiry isshifting from the Cold War and the nuclear threat to conflictresolution in small and large contexts. Along with the larger goalof ending war altogether, the Brandeis program reflects thistendency.

This is a time to examine the many meanings of “security,” toinvestigate the nature of power and political participation and todevelop ideas and ways of addressing conflicts that honor theintegrity of all parties involved. This is a time, in other words, tolearn alternatives to violence and a time to learn the ways ofdisarmament and ending of war.


Students who wish to take peace, conflict, and coexistence studies(PAX) as a minor in addition to their major can construct anindividually tailored minor in consultation with program advisors onthe peace, conflict, and coexistence studies committee.


Gordon Fellman, ChairGordon Fellman, ChairGordon Fellman, ChairGordon Fellman, ChairGordon Fellman, Chair(Sociology)

Seyom BrownSeyom BrownSeyom BrownSeyom BrownSeyom Brown(Politics)


Cynthia CohenCynthia CohenCynthia CohenCynthia CohenCynthia Cohen(International Center for Ethics, Justice, andPublic Life)

David CunninghamDavid CunninghamDavid CunninghamDavid CunninghamDavid Cunningham(Sociology)

Judith EissenbergJudith EissenbergJudith EissenbergJudith EissenbergJudith Eissenberg(Music)

Reuven KimelmanReuven KimelmanReuven KimelmanReuven KimelmanReuven Kimelman(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Robert LangeRobert LangeRobert LangeRobert LangeRobert Lange(Physics)

Richard ParmentierRichard ParmentierRichard ParmentierRichard ParmentierRichard Parmentier(Anthropology)

John SchreckerJohn SchreckerJohn SchreckerJohn SchreckerJohn Schrecker(History)

Andreas TeuberAndreas TeuberAndreas TeuberAndreas TeuberAndreas Teuber(Philosophy)

Daniel TerrisDaniel TerrisDaniel TerrisDaniel TerrisDaniel Terris(American Studies)

Dessima WilliamsDessima WilliamsDessima WilliamsDessima WilliamsDessima Williams(Sociology)

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Students are to take six required courses, configured this way:

A.A.A.A.A. Two core requirementscore requirementscore requirementscore requirementscore requirements (comprehensive course or project).

1. SOC 119a (War and Possibilities of Peace).

2. Either PAX 92a/b (Internship in Peace, Conflict, andCoexistence Studies) or a senior honors thesis.

The internship consists of at least 10 hours a week in a socialchange organization in the Greater Boston area or, if the studentis abroad, an appropriate equivalent. The intern is supervised bya PAX professor or staff person, keeps a daily journal, presentsand does the reading of a bibliography on the topic of theinternship and its larger framework, and writes a paper of 15-20pages at the end of the internship. The student is expected tomeet weekly or biweekly with the supervisor and to emailweekly or biweekly if doing the work abroad. Internships areorganized around, but not limited to, those we find through theHiatt Career Center.

The senior thesis is undertaken in the student’s major, on a topiccentral to peace, conflict, and coexistence studies. With thedepartment’s permission, a member of the PAX FacultyCommittee will serve on and represent the PAX Program on thethesis committee.

B.B.B.B.B. Two or more core electivescore electivescore electivescore electivescore electives: At least two courses (and up tofour) from this list. Core electives must be taken in at least twodifferent departments.

Core electives include courses that offer critical analyses of violenceand nonviolence and that consider information, ideas, and examplesof productive ways of resisting violence and working toward peaceand justice (what in the peace studies field is called “positive peace,”as distinct from “negative peace,” which is the absence of war but notof conditions that appear to lead to war). These courses offerperspectives on major institutions and possible alternatives, exploresome strategies for change, and encourage students to envision andwork toward a world based more on positive peace than on negativepeace or war.

CCCCC. Maximum of two related electivesrelated electivesrelated electivesrelated electivesrelated electives: No more than two courses fromthis list can count to meet requirements for the minor, and they mustbe taken in different departments.

These courses relate directly or indirectly to international, domestic,organizational, intergroup, interpersonal, or personal conflict and alsoinclude consideration of perspectives that promote understanding,reconciliation, and transformation. They need not focus on violenceand nonviolence, positive peace, or encouraging students to envisionpositive peace. Students may apply courses from the “core electives”list that they have not taken to fulfill core requirements to thisrequirement.

D.D.D.D.D. Students are urged to take at least one course from a school otherthan social science to fulfill their PAX requirements.

E.E.E.E.E. Students may petition the PAX Committee for specialconsideration of courses not listed here that the student wishes topropose as appropriate for her/his PAX minor.



PAX 92a Internship in Peace, Conflict, andPAX 92a Internship in Peace, Conflict, andPAX 92a Internship in Peace, Conflict, andPAX 92a Internship in Peace, Conflict, andPAX 92a Internship in Peace, Conflict, andCoexistence StudiesCoexistence StudiesCoexistence StudiesCoexistence StudiesCoexistence StudiesUsually offered every year.Staff

PAX 92b Internship in Peace, Conflict, andPAX 92b Internship in Peace, Conflict, andPAX 92b Internship in Peace, Conflict, andPAX 92b Internship in Peace, Conflict, andPAX 92b Internship in Peace, Conflict, andCoexistence StudiesCoexistence StudiesCoexistence StudiesCoexistence StudiesCoexistence StudiesUsually offered every year.Staff

PAX 110a International NonviolentPAX 110a International NonviolentPAX 110a International NonviolentPAX 110a International NonviolentPAX 110a International NonviolentInitiativesInitiativesInitiativesInitiativesInitiatives[ ss ]Explores the potential of nonviolentstruggle and related efforts to reduceviolence worldwide. The sociologicalmechanisms and ethical outlooks of formsof “nonviolence” are studied, as well as theworkings of “people power” on fivecontinents.Staff

PAX 186a Introduction to IntercommunalPAX 186a Introduction to IntercommunalPAX 186a Introduction to IntercommunalPAX 186a Introduction to IntercommunalPAX 186a Introduction to IntercommunalCoexistenceCoexistenceCoexistenceCoexistenceCoexistence[ ss ]Investigates the emerging field ofintercommunal coexistence, partly throughcase studies, and by analyzing“coexistence,” “tolerance,”“reconciliation,” and related concepts.Investigates methods of intercommunalwork, including encounter, dialogue,activism, and the arts. Considers tensionsbetween coexistence and values of equityand justice. Usually offered every spring.Ms. Cohen


COEX 250aCOEX 250aCOEX 250aCOEX 250aCOEX 250aThe Arts of Building Peace

PAX 92aPAX 92aPAX 92aPAX 92aPAX 92aInternship in Peace, Conflict, andCoexistence Studies

PAX 92bPAX 92bPAX 92bPAX 92bPAX 92bInternship in Peace, Conflict, andCoexistence Studies


Core Elective CoursesCore Elective CoursesCore Elective CoursesCore Elective CoursesCore Elective Courses


LGLS 130aLGLS 130aLGLS 130aLGLS 130aLGLS 130aConflict Analysis and Intervention

PAX 110aPAX 110aPAX 110aPAX 110aPAX 110aInternational Nonviolent Initiatives

PAX 186aPAX 186aPAX 186aPAX 186aPAX 186aIntroduction to Intercommunal Coexistence


PHIL 111aPHIL 111aPHIL 111aPHIL 111aPHIL 111aWhat Is Justice?


POL 161bPOL 161bPOL 161bPOL 161bPOL 161bCauses and Prevention of War


SOC 112bSOC 112bSOC 112bSOC 112bSOC 112bSocial Class and Social Change

SOC 153aSOC 153aSOC 153aSOC 153aSOC 153aThe Sociology of Empowerment


Related Elective CoursesRelated Elective CoursesRelated Elective CoursesRelated Elective CoursesRelated Elective Courses





AMST 175aAMST 175aAMST 175aAMST 175aAMST 175aViolence (and Nonviolence) in AmericanCulture

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HIST 139bHIST 139bHIST 139bHIST 139bHIST 139bFascism East and West

HIST 186bHIST 186bHIST 186bHIST 186bHIST 186bWar in Vietnam






POL 15aPOL 15aPOL 15aPOL 15aPOL 15aIntroduction to International Relations




POL 178aPOL 178aPOL 178aPOL 178aPOL 178aSeminar: International Politics of thePacific


SOC 157aSOC 157aSOC 157aSOC 157aSOC 157aSociology of the Israeli-PalestinianConfrontation


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PhilosophyCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


The primary concern of philosophy is to explore ideas that arecentral to the ways we live and that we commonly use withoutmuch reflection, ideas such as truth and justice, the notion ofconsciousness, and good and evil. In the course of our daily liveswe take the ideas of time, language, knowledge, and our ownidentity for granted. Philosophy seeks to push our understandingof these ideas deeper. It is the systematic study of ideas that isfundamental to all the other disciplines taught at theUniversity—the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and thearts.

The skills philosophy helps to develop—critical thinking, soundreasoning, enlightened use of one’s imagination, and the capacity toanalyze complex issues—are invaluable in the study of any subject orthe pursuit of any vocation. Philosophy is unavoidable: everythoughtful individual is gripped by philosophical questions and isguided by assumptions that the study of philosophy brings explicitlyto light and puts into larger perspective.


To become a major in philosophy, students must complete a total ofnine required courses and satisfy the distribution requirement (seebelow) in metaphysics and epistemology; moral, social, and politicalphilosophy; and logic, the history of philosophy. At least four must beupper-level courses. To be a candidate for honors, seniors mustcomplete an honors thesis. For further information, contact theundergraduate advising head.


Andreas Teuber, ChairAndreas Teuber, ChairAndreas Teuber, ChairAndreas Teuber, ChairAndreas Teuber, ChairPolitical philosophy. Moral philosophy.Aesthetics. Modern social theory. Historyof political thought.

Alan BergerAlan BergerAlan BergerAlan BergerAlan BergerLogic. Philosophy of language. Metaphysics.Philosophy of science. Philosophical logic.

Robert GreenbergRobert GreenbergRobert GreenbergRobert GreenbergRobert GreenbergMetaphysics. History of philosophy. Kant.

Eli Hirsch, Undergraduate Advising HeadEli Hirsch, Undergraduate Advising HeadEli Hirsch, Undergraduate Advising HeadEli Hirsch, Undergraduate Advising HeadEli Hirsch, Undergraduate Advising HeadMetaphysics. Epistemology. Medical ethics.

Sarah McGrathSarah McGrathSarah McGrathSarah McGrathSarah McGrathEthics. Metaphysics. Epistemology.Philosophy of mind. Feminist philosophy.Philosophy of biology. Early modernphilosophy. Philosophy of language.

Jerry Samet, Minors AdvisorJerry Samet, Minors AdvisorJerry Samet, Minors AdvisorJerry Samet, Minors AdvisorJerry Samet, Minors AdvisorPhilosophy of mind. Philosophy ofpsychology and cognitive science. Historyof philosophy.

Marion Smiley, Honors AdvisorMarion Smiley, Honors AdvisorMarion Smiley, Honors AdvisorMarion Smiley, Honors AdvisorMarion Smiley, Honors AdvisorMoral, social, and political philosophy.

Palle YourgrauPalle YourgrauPalle YourgrauPalle YourgrauPalle YourgrauPhilosophy of language. Philosophy ofmathematics. Philosophy of time. Greekphilosophy.

Affiliated FacultyAffiliated FacultyAffiliated FacultyAffiliated FacultyAffiliated Faculty

Richard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard GaskinsAmerican legal culture. Legal rhetoric.Environmental policy. Law, social policy,and philosophy.

Jon LevisohnJon LevisohnJon LevisohnJon LevisohnJon LevisohnPhilosophy of education. Hermeneutics andthe epistemology of the humanities. Jewisheducation.

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A.A.A.A.A. All philosophy majors must satisfactorily complete at leastnine (9) semester courses from among philosophy and cross-listedcourses. The philosophy department approves cross-listedcourses for philosophy credit on a semester-by-semester basis,based on the course content and instructor. Please check thecurrent schedule of classes or contact the philosophyundergraduate advising head to make sure that any course youare considering for philosophy credit is cross-listed in thesemester you plan to take it.

B. B. B. B. B. At least five (5) semester courses counted toward the majormust be taught by faculty of the philosophy department.

C.C.C.C.C. At least four (4) courses must be upper-level (99 and above),distributed as follows:

1. At least one (1) must be amongst the following core upper-level courses in Moral, Social, and Political Philosophy: PHIL107-112,114-116.

2. At least two (2) must be amongst the following upper-levelcourses in Metaphysics & Epistemology: PHIL 130-147. PHIL 99counts as an upper-level elective, but does not satisfy thisdistribution requirement.

D.D.D.D.D. At least one (1) course must be in the History of Philosophy(PHIL 161a, 162b, 168a, 170a, 174a, 179a, 180a, 181a).

E.E.E.E.E. At least one (1) course must be in Logic (PHIL 6a,106b).

F. F. F. F. F. A maximum of one (1) semester of 98a,b or 99a,b can becounted towards the major (5PE94A does not count).

G.G.G.G.G. No course with a grade below a C will count toward meetingthe requirement of nine courses for the major; students maypetition the department for waiver of this rule for a maximum ofone course.

H.H.H.H.H. No course taken pass/fail may count toward requirements forthe major.

I.I.I.I.I. With the approval of the department undergraduate advising head,transfer students and those taking a year’s study abroad may apply upto four (4) semester courses taught elsewhere toward fulfilling therequirements for the major. The five-course requirement of (B), above,remains in effect. Unless special approval is given by theundergraduate advising head, transfer and cross-listed courses willcount as lower-level electives.

This department participates in the European cultural studies major.


A.A.A.A.A. All philosophy minors must complete satisfactorily at least five (5)semester courses from among philosophy and cross-listed courses.

B.B.B.B.B. At least three (3) semester courses counted toward the minor mustbe taught by faculty of the philosophy department.

C. C. C. C. C. At least one (1) course must be upper-level (100 and above).

D.D.D.D.D. A maximum of one (1) semester of 98a,b can be counted towardsthe minor (5PE94A does not count).

EEEEE. No course with a grade below a C will count toward meeting therequirement of five courses for the minor; student may petition thedepartment for waiver of this requirement for a maximum of onecourse.

F.F.F.F.F. No course taken pass/fail may count toward requirements for theminor.

G.G.G.G.G. With the approval of the department minors advisor, transferstudents and those taking a year’s study abroad may apply up to two(2) semester courses taught elsewhere toward fulfilling therequirements for the minor. The three-course requirement of (B),above, remains in effect. Unless special approval is given by theminors advisor, transfer and cross-listed courses will count as lower-level electives.

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PHIL 1a Introduction to PhilosophyPHIL 1a Introduction to PhilosophyPHIL 1a Introduction to PhilosophyPHIL 1a Introduction to PhilosophyPHIL 1a Introduction to Philosophy[ hum ]Enrollment varies according to instructor.Refer to the Schedule of Classes eachsemester for information regardingapplicability to the writing intensiverequirement.A general course presenting the problems ofphilosophy, especially in the areas ofmetaphysics, epistemology, ethics, andsocial and political philosophy. Textsinclude works of selected philosophers ofvarious historical periods from antiquity tothe present. Usually offered every semester.Mr. Berger, Mr. Greenberg, Mr. Hirsch, Ms.Smiley, Ms. McGrath, Mr. Samet, Mr.Teuber, and Mr. Yourgrau.

PHIL 6a Introduction to Symbolic LogicPHIL 6a Introduction to Symbolic LogicPHIL 6a Introduction to Symbolic LogicPHIL 6a Introduction to Symbolic LogicPHIL 6a Introduction to Symbolic Logic[ hum ]Symbolic logic provides concepts andformal techniques that elucidate deductivereasoning. Topics include truth functionsand quantifiers, validity, and formalsystems. Usually offered every year.Mr. Samet

PHIL 13b The Idea of the Market: EconomicPHIL 13b The Idea of the Market: EconomicPHIL 13b The Idea of the Market: EconomicPHIL 13b The Idea of the Market: EconomicPHIL 13b The Idea of the Market: EconomicPhilosophiesPhilosophiesPhilosophiesPhilosophiesPhilosophies[ hum ]Historical survey of philosophicalassumptions in the defense and critique ofmarket capitalism, starting from AdamSmith’s views on value, self, andcommunity. Explores philosophicalalternatives in Marx, Weber, Durkheim,Dewey, and Nozick, including debates onjustice and individualism. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Gaskins

PHIL 17a Introduction to EthicsPHIL 17a Introduction to EthicsPHIL 17a Introduction to EthicsPHIL 17a Introduction to EthicsPHIL 17a Introduction to Ethics[ hum ]Explores the basic concepts and theories ofethical philosophy. What makes a life good?What are our moral obligations to otherpeople? Applications of ethical philosophyto various concrete questions will beconsidered. Usually offered every year.Ms. Smiley

PHIL 18a Philosophy of Race and GenderPHIL 18a Philosophy of Race and GenderPHIL 18a Philosophy of Race and GenderPHIL 18a Philosophy of Race and GenderPHIL 18a Philosophy of Race and Gender[ hum ]Examines the concepts of race and gender aswell as explores the legal and social issuesof sexual harassment, educational andworkplace affirmative action, and theregulation of hate speech and pornography.Readings are taken principally from thefields of philosophy and law.Staff

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PHIL 19a Human RightsPHIL 19a Human RightsPHIL 19a Human RightsPHIL 19a Human RightsPHIL 19a Human Rights[ hum ]Examines international human rightspolicies and the moral and political issuesto which they give rise. Includes civilians’wartime rights, the role of human rights inforeign policy, and the responsibility ofindividuals and states to alleviate worldhunger and famine. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Teuber

PHIL 20a Social and Political Philosophy:PHIL 20a Social and Political Philosophy:PHIL 20a Social and Political Philosophy:PHIL 20a Social and Political Philosophy:PHIL 20a Social and Political Philosophy:Democracy and DisobedienceDemocracy and DisobedienceDemocracy and DisobedienceDemocracy and DisobedienceDemocracy and Disobedience[ hum wi ]Focuses on the relation of the individual tothe state and, in particular, on the theoryand practice of nonviolent resistance, itsaims, methods, achievements, andlegitimacy. Examines the nature ofobligation and the role of civil disobediencein a democratic society. Explores theconflict between authority and autonomyand the grounds for giving one’s allegianceto any state at all. Examples includeopposition to the nuclear arms race, anddisobedience in China and Northern Irelandand at abortion clinics. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Teuber

PHIL 21a Environmental EthicsPHIL 21a Environmental EthicsPHIL 21a Environmental EthicsPHIL 21a Environmental EthicsPHIL 21a Environmental Ethics[ hum ]Explores the ethical dimensions of humanrelationships to the natural world. Looks atenvironmental ethical theories such as deepecology and ecofeminism and discusses theethics of specific environmental issues suchas wilderness preservation and climatechange. Usually offered every year.Staff

PHIL 22b Philosophy of LawPHIL 22b Philosophy of LawPHIL 22b Philosophy of LawPHIL 22b Philosophy of LawPHIL 22b Philosophy of Law[ hum wi ]Examines the nature of criminalresponsibility, causation in the law,negligence and liability, omission and theduty to rescue, and the nature and limits oflaw. Also, is the law more or less like chessor poker, cooking recipes, or the TenCommandments? Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Teuber

PHIL 23b Biomedical EthicsPHIL 23b Biomedical EthicsPHIL 23b Biomedical EthicsPHIL 23b Biomedical EthicsPHIL 23b Biomedical Ethics[ hum ]An examination of ethical issues that arisein a biomedical context, such as the issuesof abortion, euthanasia, eugenics, lying topatients, and the right to health care. Therelevance of ethical theory to such issueswill be considered. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Hirsch

PHIL 24a Philosophy of ReligionPHIL 24a Philosophy of ReligionPHIL 24a Philosophy of ReligionPHIL 24a Philosophy of ReligionPHIL 24a Philosophy of Religion[ hum ]An introduction to the major philosophicalproblems of religion. The existence of God,“God-talk,” evil and suffering, mysticalexperiences, life after death, free will anddeterminism, the relation of religion tomorality. Usually offered every year.Mr. Hirsch

PHIL 28a Western Philosophical Tradition:PHIL 28a Western Philosophical Tradition:PHIL 28a Western Philosophical Tradition:PHIL 28a Western Philosophical Tradition:PHIL 28a Western Philosophical Tradition:Feminist PerspectivesFeminist PerspectivesFeminist PerspectivesFeminist PerspectivesFeminist Perspectives[ hum ]Examines the place of gender in the historyof Western philosophy and goes on to ask aseries of philosophical questions that areinformed by contemporary feminism,including “Is there a woman’s voice?” and“What is gender equality and is itvaluable?” Usually offered every year.Staff

PHIL 35a Philosophy of SciencePHIL 35a Philosophy of SciencePHIL 35a Philosophy of SciencePHIL 35a Philosophy of SciencePHIL 35a Philosophy of Science[ hum ]Philosophers in the 20th century have oftentaken scientific activity to be the idealsource of our knowledge about the world.Discusses the problems involved in theanalysis of the principles and methods ofscientific activity, with an eye to assessingthis claim. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Berger or Mr. Hirsch

PHIL 37a Philosophy of LanguagePHIL 37a Philosophy of LanguagePHIL 37a Philosophy of LanguagePHIL 37a Philosophy of LanguagePHIL 37a Philosophy of Language[ hum ]Theories of meaning, reference, andmethodological issues in account oflanguage and translation. Readings fromcontemporary sources. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Berger, Mr. Hirsch, or Mr. Yourgrau

PHIL 38b Philosophy of MathematicsPHIL 38b Philosophy of MathematicsPHIL 38b Philosophy of MathematicsPHIL 38b Philosophy of MathematicsPHIL 38b Philosophy of Mathematics[ hum ]Prerequisite: A course in logic orpermission of the instructor.Basic issues in the foundations ofmathematics will be explored through closestudy of selections from Frege, Russell,Carnap, and others, as well as fromcontemporary philosophers. Questionsaddressed include: What are the naturalnumbers? Do they exist in the same senseas tables and chairs? How can “finitebeings” grasp infinity? What is therelationship between arithmetic andgeometry? The classic foundational“programs,” logicism, formalism, andintuitionism, are explored. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Berger or Mr. Yourgrau

PHIL 39b Philosophy of MindPHIL 39b Philosophy of MindPHIL 39b Philosophy of MindPHIL 39b Philosophy of MindPHIL 39b Philosophy of Mind[ hum ]Topics include the mind-body relation andconsciousness, reductionism, and thephilosophical implications of recent workin neuroscience, cognitive science, andartificial intelligence. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Samet or Ms. McGrath

PHIL 66b Contemporary AnalyticPHIL 66b Contemporary AnalyticPHIL 66b Contemporary AnalyticPHIL 66b Contemporary AnalyticPHIL 66b Contemporary AnalyticPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophy[ hum ]Covers major figures and schools ofphilosophy in the 20th century. A basichistorical treatment of this period, stressingits continuity with the modern period.Emphasis on the role of logic and languagein solving philosophical problems, such asthe possibility of doing metaphysics, andwhether there are a priori, necessary, oranalytic truths. Provides both an excellentintroduction to the philosophy curriculum,as well as important grounding for graduatework in philosophy. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Berger or Mr. Greenberg

PHIL 74b Foundations of AmericanPHIL 74b Foundations of AmericanPHIL 74b Foundations of AmericanPHIL 74b Foundations of AmericanPHIL 74b Foundations of AmericanPragmatismPragmatismPragmatismPragmatismPragmatism[ hum ]Introduction to American instrumentalismas a philosophical movement and culturalforce. Special attention to pragmaticimprints on law and science across the 20thcentury. Recurring critical debates overethical relativism, religious skepticism,legal activism, and the cult of scientific andprofessional expertise. Usually offered everyfourth year.Mr. Gaskins

PHIL 78a ExistentialismPHIL 78a ExistentialismPHIL 78a ExistentialismPHIL 78a ExistentialismPHIL 78a Existentialism[ hum ]An analysis of existential philosophy withspecial attention to the works fromKierkegaard to 20th century figures such asSartre. Usually offered every fourth year.Staff

PHIL 98a Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98a Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98a Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98a Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98a Readings in PhilosophyReadings, reports, and discussions onassigned topics. Usually offered everysemester.Staff

PHIL 98b Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98b Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98b Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98b Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98b Readings in PhilosophyReadings, reports, and discussions onassigned topics. Usually offered everysemester.Staff

PHIL 99a Senior Research IPHIL 99a Senior Research IPHIL 99a Senior Research IPHIL 99a Senior Research IPHIL 99a Senior Research ISignature of the instructor required. Amaximum of one (1) semester of 98a,b or99a,b can be counted towards the major.A senior whose grade point average inphilosophy courses is 3.50 or above maypetition to be admitted to the SeniorHonors Program and enroll in this course.The course involves the preparation andbeginning of a thesis, under the direction ofa member of the faculty, that could serve,in the judgment of the faculty member, asprogress towards the completion of a seniorhonors thesis. Usually offered every year.Staff

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PHIL 99b Senior Research IIPHIL 99b Senior Research IIPHIL 99b Senior Research IIPHIL 99b Senior Research IIPHIL 99b Senior Research IIPrerequisite: Satisfactory completion ofPHIL 99a. Signature of the instructorrequired. A maximum of one (1) semester of98a,b or 99a,b can be counted towards themajor.Seniors who are candidates for degrees withhonors in philosophy must register for thiscourse and complete a senior honors thesis,under the direction of a member of thefaculty. Usually offered every year.Staff


PHIL 106b Mathematical LogicPHIL 106b Mathematical LogicPHIL 106b Mathematical LogicPHIL 106b Mathematical LogicPHIL 106b Mathematical Logic[ hum sn ]Prerequisite: One course in logic orpermission of the instructor.Covers in detail several of the followingproofs: the Godel Incompleteness Results,Tarski’s Undefinability of Truth Theorem,Church’s Theorem on the Undecidability ofPredicate Logic and Elementary RecursiveFunction Theory. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

PHIL 107a Contested Commodities: Ethics,PHIL 107a Contested Commodities: Ethics,PHIL 107a Contested Commodities: Ethics,PHIL 107a Contested Commodities: Ethics,PHIL 107a Contested Commodities: Ethics,Bodies, and the MarketBodies, and the MarketBodies, and the MarketBodies, and the MarketBodies, and the Market[ hum ]An introduction to the conceptual toolsphilosophers bring to bear on ethicalquestions; in particular, on the question ofwhether there are limits on the kinds ofthings that it is morally permissible to buyand sell. Topics include organ procurement,prostitution, surrogate mother contracts,and intellectual property. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. McGrath

PHIL 108a Philosophy and GenderPHIL 108a Philosophy and GenderPHIL 108a Philosophy and GenderPHIL 108a Philosophy and GenderPHIL 108a Philosophy and Gender[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or PHIL 17a.Explores the place of gender in the worksfor particular Western philosophers (e.g.,Kant, Hume, and Rousseau) and uses thetools of contemporary analytic philosophyto address questions about gender equality,sexual objectification, and the nature ofmasculinity. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Smiley

PHIL 110a The Good Life or How Should IPHIL 110a The Good Life or How Should IPHIL 110a The Good Life or How Should IPHIL 110a The Good Life or How Should IPHIL 110a The Good Life or How Should ILive?Live?Live?Live?Live?[ hum wi ]Prerequisite: Two courses in philosophy orpermission of the instructor.Much recent philosophy in the English-speaking world has focused on the nature ofthings and our knowledge and reasoningabout such things. But most human mentalactivity is not theoretical, but practical,less concerned with how the world is thanwith what is to be done. In the earliestmoments of Western philosophy Socratesdistinguished himself by asking “HowShould One Live?” Increasingly, however,that question and its variants have taken aback seat in philosophy, abandoned to thebest-seller lists and to publicationsproduced by recent graduates ofassertiveness training workshops. Wereclaim these questions and take them upagain from within the discipline ofphilosophy itself. Questions asked include:“How Should I Live?” “What Are the GoodThings in Life?” “Does Life HaveMeaning?” Readings include Darwin,Nietzsche, Freud, Murdoch, Dennett,Dawkins, Hacking, Nozick, and Nagel.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Teuber

PHIL 111a What Is Justice?PHIL 111a What Is Justice?PHIL 111a What Is Justice?PHIL 111a What Is Justice?PHIL 111a What Is Justice?[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpolitics or permission of the instructor.What is justice and what does justicerequire? The course examines theories ofjustice, both classical and contemporary.Topics include liberty and equality, “whogets what and how much,” welfare- andresource-based principles of justice, justiceas a virtue, liberalism, multiculturalism,and globalization. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Smiley

PHIL 112b Philosophy and Public PolicyPHIL 112b Philosophy and Public PolicyPHIL 112b Philosophy and Public PolicyPHIL 112b Philosophy and Public PolicyPHIL 112b Philosophy and Public Policy[ hum ]Prerequisite: Two courses in philosophy oreconomics (or one course in each subject) orpermission of the instructor.The course examines the case that can bemade for and against distributing certaingoods and services on an open market as theresult of free exchange, or through publicmechanisms of planning and control. Forexamples, the arguments for and againstpublic funding of the arts, fire departments,patents, zoning laws, and national healthcare. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Teuber

PHIL 113b Aesthetics: Painting,PHIL 113b Aesthetics: Painting,PHIL 113b Aesthetics: Painting,PHIL 113b Aesthetics: Painting,PHIL 113b Aesthetics: Painting,Photography, and FilmPhotography, and FilmPhotography, and FilmPhotography, and FilmPhotography, and Film[ ca hum wi ]Prerequisite: Two courses in philosophy orfine arts (or one course in each subject) andone of the following courses: AMST 120b,ENG 27b, 101a, 147a, 177a, or FILM 100a,or permission of the instructor.Explores representation in painting,photography, and film by studying paintersRembrandt, Velasquez, and Vermeer, aswell as later works by Manet, Degas,Cezanne, and Picasso; photographers AnselAdams, Dorothea Lange, Edward Weston,Walker Evans, Alfred Stieglitz, and DianeArbus; and filmmakers Renoir andHitchcock. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Teuber

PHIL 114b Topics in Ethical TheoryPHIL 114b Topics in Ethical TheoryPHIL 114b Topics in Ethical TheoryPHIL 114b Topics in Ethical TheoryPHIL 114b Topics in Ethical Theory[ hum ]Prerequisite: Phil 1a or one coursenumbered PHIL 17a-23b or PHIL 110a-121a.Is morality something we have reasons toobey regardless of our interests and desires,or do the reasons grow out of our interestsand desires? Is the moral life always apersonally satisfying life? Is morality asocial invention, or is it more deeply rootedin the nature of things? This course willaddress such questions. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Smiley or Ms. McGrath

PHIL 115a Relativism, Pluralism, andPHIL 115a Relativism, Pluralism, andPHIL 115a Relativism, Pluralism, andPHIL 115a Relativism, Pluralism, andPHIL 115a Relativism, Pluralism, andSocial ReformSocial ReformSocial ReformSocial ReformSocial Reform[ hum ]Prerequisite: One philosophy course orpermission of the instructor.Explores the ethical implications of moraldifference and disagreement. Does theexistence of a moral diversity in the worldsuggest that morality is culturally relative?And if so, is there any way to justifycultural criticism and social reform?Usually offered every second year.Staff

PHIL 116a Topics in Political PhilosophyPHIL 116a Topics in Political PhilosophyPHIL 116a Topics in Political PhilosophyPHIL 116a Topics in Political PhilosophyPHIL 116a Topics in Political Philosophy[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a, 17a, or POL 10a.Normative justifications of the state.Examines how western philosophers haveused constructs such as the state of nature,the social contract, and the general will tojustify state powers. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Smiley

PHIL 117b Topics in the Philosophy of LawPHIL 117b Topics in the Philosophy of LawPHIL 117b Topics in the Philosophy of LawPHIL 117b Topics in the Philosophy of LawPHIL 117b Topics in the Philosophy of Law[ hum ]Prerequisite: Two courses in philosophy orlegal studies, or one course in each, or onein either subject and one of the following:POL 115a,b, 116a, or permission of theinstructor. Topics vary from year to year.Course may be repeated once for credit.Topics include such key issues as privacy,free speech, theories of judicial review, andlegal and moral rights.Staff

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PHIL 119b Chinese PhilosophyPHIL 119b Chinese PhilosophyPHIL 119b Chinese PhilosophyPHIL 119b Chinese PhilosophyPHIL 119b Chinese Philosophy[ hum nw ]Focuses on the major philosophical schoolsof Classical China, covering the timebetween the 12th century B.C.E. throughthe unification of China in 221 B.C.E.Special attention is given to the ethical,religious, and political thought of theConfucian, Mohist, Daoist, and Legalist‘schools.’ No knowledge of Chinese isrequired; all readings are in translation.Usually offered every third year.Staff

PHIL 123b Topics in Biomedical EthicsPHIL 123b Topics in Biomedical EthicsPHIL 123b Topics in Biomedical EthicsPHIL 123b Topics in Biomedical EthicsPHIL 123b Topics in Biomedical Ethics[ hum ]Examines a number of philosophical,scientific, social, and ethical issuesconcerning mental illness. Topics include:radical critiques of psychiatry, the conceptof mental illness, the nature and problemsof psychiatric diagnostic classification,objectivity and the scientific credibility ofresearch concerning mental illness and itstreatment, controversial treatments andintervention practices (e.g.,electroconvulsive therapy, suicideprevention, involuntary treatment), andpsycho-legal issues (e.g., duty to warn,competence to stand trial, insanity defense).Readings are drawn from the relevantdisciplinary literatures. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

PHIL 135a Theory of KnowledgePHIL 135a Theory of KnowledgePHIL 135a Theory of KnowledgePHIL 135a Theory of KnowledgePHIL 135a Theory of Knowledge[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 66b or one coursenumbered PHIL 35a-39b.An investigation into the nature, sources,and extent of human knowledge, withemphasis on the problem of justifying ourbeliefs about the existence and character ofthe external world. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Hirsch

PHIL 136a Personal IdentityPHIL 136a Personal IdentityPHIL 136a Personal IdentityPHIL 136a Personal IdentityPHIL 136a Personal Identity[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 66b or one coursenumbered PHIL 35a-39b.An examination of some major issuesinvolved in the question of personalidentity. What am I? What are theconditions of self-identity? How does theidentity of the self relate to the identity of aphysical object? Is identity an illusion?Usually offered every second year.Mr. Hirsch or Mr. Greenberg

PHIL 137a InnatenessPHIL 137a InnatenessPHIL 137a InnatenessPHIL 137a InnatenessPHIL 137a Innateness[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 66b or one coursenumbered PHIL 35a-39b.How much of what we are, what we believeand know, what we think and feel, and howwe act, is due to our environment andtraining and how much is a function of ourinherent nature? Analyzes thecontemporary debate as well as the mainpositions in the history of philosophy onthis question. Also considers recentresearch in linguistics and the cognitivesciences. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Samet

PHIL 138a MetaphysicsPHIL 138a MetaphysicsPHIL 138a MetaphysicsPHIL 138a MetaphysicsPHIL 138a Metaphysics[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 66b or one coursenumbered PHIL 35a-39b.Metaphysics is an attempt to describe in ageneral way the nature of reality and howpeople fit into the scheme of things. Topicsvary from year to year but may includetruth, ontology, necessity, free will,causality, temporal passage, and identity.Usually offered every year.Mr. Berger, Mr. Hirsch, Ms. McGrath, orMr. Yourgrau

PHIL 139b Topics in LogicPHIL 139b Topics in LogicPHIL 139b Topics in LogicPHIL 139b Topics in LogicPHIL 139b Topics in Logic[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 66b or one coursenumbered PHIL 35a-39b.Topics may vary from year to year and thecourse may be repeated for credit. Topics inthe past included: Is logic an a priori orempirical science? Does it make sense tosay that we can revise or adopt our logic? Islogic true by conventional rules oflanguage? Set theory and the paradoxes.Usually offered every year.Mr. Berger or Mr. Yourgrau

PHIL 140a Logic and LanguagePHIL 140a Logic and LanguagePHIL 140a Logic and LanguagePHIL 140a Logic and LanguagePHIL 140a Logic and Language[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a, 6a, or 106a, orpermission of the instructor.Covers basic problems and puzzlesregarding reference and identity—topicsthat dominate issues in philosophy oflanguage today. Topics include puzzlesabout belief, necessity, substitutivity ofidentity statements, and formal semanticsfor parts of language that includes modaland intensional notions. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Berger or Mr. Yourgrau

PHIL 141b Topics in Philosophy andPHIL 141b Topics in Philosophy andPHIL 141b Topics in Philosophy andPHIL 141b Topics in Philosophy andPHIL 141b Topics in Philosophy andCognitive ScienceCognitive ScienceCognitive ScienceCognitive ScienceCognitive Science[ hum ss ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 66b or one coursenumbered PHIL 35a-39b.Explores the various ways in whichphilosophical ideas are reflected in andilluminate scientific theorizing about themind and also examines the implications ofrecent work in the cognitive sciences fortraditional philosophical concerns. Topicsdiffer from year to year. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Samet

PHIL 142b The Subjective Point of ViewPHIL 142b The Subjective Point of ViewPHIL 142b The Subjective Point of ViewPHIL 142b The Subjective Point of ViewPHIL 142b The Subjective Point of View[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 66b or one coursenumbered PHIL 35a-39b.Explores the relation between the variableand the constant in experience—a relationembraced by what we as subjects bring toour experience—our subjective point ofview of the world. Addresses the questionof how our experience, with its inherentsubjectivity, variable and constant, canprovide us with knowledge of reality.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Greenberg

PHIL 143a Consciousness and SelfPHIL 143a Consciousness and SelfPHIL 143a Consciousness and SelfPHIL 143a Consciousness and SelfPHIL 143a Consciousness and Self[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 66b or one coursenumbered PHIL 35a-39b.The origins of our concept of consciousnesscan be found among the fundamental ideasof modern philosophy, tied to the conceptof self. This connection will be the subjectmatter of this course. Usually offered everyfourth year.Mr. Greenberg

PHIL 144a Philosophical Problems of SpacePHIL 144a Philosophical Problems of SpacePHIL 144a Philosophical Problems of SpacePHIL 144a Philosophical Problems of SpacePHIL 144a Philosophical Problems of Spaceand Timeand Timeand Timeand Timeand Time[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 66b or one coursenumbered PHIL 35a-39b.An examination of philosophical problemsconcerning the concepts of space and timeas these arise in contemporary physics,modern logic and metaphysics, as well as ineveryday life. Specific topics usuallyinclude philosophical aspects of Einstein’stheory of relativity, the possibility of “timetravel,” the distinction between space andtime, and McTaggart’s famous distinctionbetween the “A-series” and the “B-series”of time. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Berger, Mr. Hirsch, and Mr. Yourgrau

PHIL 145b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 145b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 145b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 145b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 145b Topics in the Philosophy ofLanguageLanguageLanguageLanguageLanguage[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 66b or one coursenumbered PHIL 35a-39b.Topics may vary from year to year andcourse may be repeated for credit. Topicsinclude the relationship between thelanguage we speak and our view of reality,reference, the sense in which language maystructure reality, and formal semantics.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Berger or Mr. Hirsch

PHIL 146a Idea of GodPHIL 146a Idea of GodPHIL 146a Idea of GodPHIL 146a Idea of GodPHIL 146a Idea of God[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 66b or one coursenumbered PHIL 35a-39b.Engages in a philosophical investigation,not of religion as an institution, but of thevery idea of God. Studies the distinctionbetween human being and divine being andaddresses the issue of the relation of God’sessence to His existence. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Yourgrau

PHIL 147b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 147b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 147b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 147b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 147b Topics in the Philosophy ofSpace and TimeSpace and TimeSpace and TimeSpace and TimeSpace and Time[ hum ]Prerequisite: Either one course in logic orPHIL 35a or permission of the instructor.Examines the notions of space and time inthe theories of Aristotle, Galileo, andEinstein. Examines which concepts nolonger make sense when we go from onespace-time to the other. Students will learnhow to read Galilean and Minkowski space-time diagrams. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Berger

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PHIL 148b Philosophy of the HumanitiesPHIL 148b Philosophy of the HumanitiesPHIL 148b Philosophy of the HumanitiesPHIL 148b Philosophy of the HumanitiesPHIL 148b Philosophy of the Humanities[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 66b or one coursenumbered PHIL 35a-39b.Explores the nature of the humanities, theirmethods and goals, with a particular focuson the discipline of history. Is history a“science” and should it be? What is thenature of the claims to knowledge thathistorians (and other humanists) make?How does one know a narrative? How doesone know an interpretation? And: what isthe role of power in legitimating the claimsto knowledge advanced by scholars,teachers, and students of history? Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Levisohn

PHIL 149a Leibniz, Hume, and Kant onPHIL 149a Leibniz, Hume, and Kant onPHIL 149a Leibniz, Hume, and Kant onPHIL 149a Leibniz, Hume, and Kant onPHIL 149a Leibniz, Hume, and Kant onNecessityNecessityNecessityNecessityNecessity[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or a course in thehistory of modern philosophy or analyticphilosophy.An investigation into the views of threehistorical philosophers—Leibniz, Hume,and Kant—on the concept of necessity, withlimited reference to contemporarytreatment of the concept by W.V. Quine andearly David Kaplan. Related concept of apriori and analyticity are also discussed.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Greenberg

PHIL 161a PlatoPHIL 161a PlatoPHIL 161a PlatoPHIL 161a PlatoPHIL 161a Plato[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or permission of theinstructor.An introduction to Plato’s thought throughan intensive reading of several majordialogues. Usually offered every year.Mr. Yourgrau

PHIL 162b AristotlePHIL 162b AristotlePHIL 162b AristotlePHIL 162b AristotlePHIL 162b Aristotle[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or permission of theinstructor.An introduction to Aristotle’s philosophythrough an intensive reading of selectedtexts. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Yourgrau

PHIL 168a KantPHIL 168a KantPHIL 168a KantPHIL 168a KantPHIL 168a Kant[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or permission of theinstructor.An attempt to understand and evaluate themain ideas of the Critique of Pure Reason,the subjectivity of space and time, thenature of consciousness, and the objectivityof the concepts of substance and causality.Usually offered every year.Mr. Greenberg

PHIL 170a Special Topics in History ofPHIL 170a Special Topics in History ofPHIL 170a Special Topics in History ofPHIL 170a Special Topics in History ofPHIL 170a Special Topics in History ofPhilosophy: Descartes’s Philosophy: Descartes’s Philosophy: Descartes’s Philosophy: Descartes’s Philosophy: Descartes’s MeditationsMeditationsMeditationsMeditationsMeditations[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 39b, or permissionof the instructor.An advanced seminar focusing on a singlephilosopher or text, or on the way a numberof key figures in the history of philosophyhave addressed a philosophical problem ortopic. Recent offerings: (i) a close reading ofDescartes’s Meditations on FirstPhilosophy, the essential text ofContinental Rationalism and thefoundation stone of modern philosophy, and(ii) a close reading of Hume’s EnquiryConcerning Human Understanding, acentral text of 18th century BritishEmpiricism. Usually offered every fourthyear.Mr. Samet

PHIL 171b Problems of A Priori KnowledgePHIL 171b Problems of A Priori KnowledgePHIL 171b Problems of A Priori KnowledgePHIL 171b Problems of A Priori KnowledgePHIL 171b Problems of A Priori Knowledge[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpermission of the instructor.Examines some of the main problems of apriori knowledge as seen from a Kantianpoint of view. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Greenberg

PHIL 178b Major Figures in the ChristianPHIL 178b Major Figures in the ChristianPHIL 178b Major Figures in the ChristianPHIL 178b Major Figures in the ChristianPHIL 178b Major Figures in the ChristianFaithFaithFaithFaithFaith[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a.Presents the important theologicalcontributions of the major thinkers of theWestern Church, covering the modernperiod. Usually offered every fourth year.Mr. Yourgrau

PHIL 179a Continental Rationalism:PHIL 179a Continental Rationalism:PHIL 179a Continental Rationalism:PHIL 179a Continental Rationalism:PHIL 179a Continental Rationalism:Descartes, Spinoza, LeibnizDescartes, Spinoza, LeibnizDescartes, Spinoza, LeibnizDescartes, Spinoza, LeibnizDescartes, Spinoza, Leibniz[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or PHIL 66b or onePHIL course numbered 35a-39b.Examines the metaphysical andepistemological doctrines of Descartes,Spinoza, and Leibniz, central figures of 17thand 18th century European Rationalism,and their contributions to contemporaryphilosophical debates. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Samet

PHIL 180b British EmpiricismPHIL 180b British EmpiricismPHIL 180b British EmpiricismPHIL 180b British EmpiricismPHIL 180b British Empiricism[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a or 66b or one coursenumbered PHIL 35a-39b.Examines the metaphysical andepistemological doctrines of Locke,Berkeley, and Hume, the central figures of17th- and 18th-century British Empiricism.Also explores the influence of these figureson contemporary philosophy. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Samet

PHIL 181a Schopenhauer and Nietzsche:PHIL 181a Schopenhauer and Nietzsche:PHIL 181a Schopenhauer and Nietzsche:PHIL 181a Schopenhauer and Nietzsche:PHIL 181a Schopenhauer and Nietzsche:Art and PoliticsArt and PoliticsArt and PoliticsArt and PoliticsArt and Politics[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orEuropean cultural studies.Two philosophers whose subversive ideasand brilliant prose have stirred the deepesthuman anxieties and hopes for man’srelationship to nature, values, aesthetics,religion, law, and society. Their impact onart and politics illustrated through worksby Mann and Kafka. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Gaskins


The department approves cross-listedcourses for philosophy credit each semester,based on the course content and instructor.If approved, cross-listed courses(irrespective of the number assigned by thehome department) count only as lower-levelelectives and do not satisfy any of thephilosophy department’s distributionrequirements. Please consult the Scheduleof Classes or contact the undergraduateadvising head to confirm if a particularclass is cross-listed for philosophy credit ina given semester.

ED 159bED 159bED 159bED 159bED 159bPhilosophy of Education


NEJS 159aNEJS 159aNEJS 159aNEJS 159aNEJS 159aMajor Trends in Modern Jewish Philosophy

POL 186bPOL 186bPOL 186bPOL 186bPOL 186bClassical Political Thought

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Physical Education


Movement and activity are basic functions necessary for thehuman body to grow, develop, and maintain health. Realizingthat good health is largely self-controlled, the physical educationdepartment’s curriculum focuses on fitness, dance, and lifetimesports to encourage lifestyle changes in its students.

Brandeis prides itself on education of the body as well aseducation of the intellect. The physical education departmentcurriculum focuses on cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, bodycomposition (percent of body fat), the maintenance of muscularstrength, and endurance.

Students should complete the physical education requirement by theend of their sophomore year. Transfer students may offer toward therequirement physical education courses that appear on the transcriptof their previous institutions. Most physical education courses meetfor two hours per week and are limited in size; preference is given tofirst-year students.

Any student who has served in the military, foreign or domestic, isexempt from the entire physical education requirement. Properdocumentation must be provided to the physical educationdepartment.


Sheryl Sousa, ChairSheryl Sousa, ChairSheryl Sousa, ChairSheryl Sousa, ChairSheryl Sousa, Chair

Jamele AdamsJamele AdamsJamele AdamsJamele AdamsJamele AdamsFirst-year experience.

Carol Ann BaerCarol Ann BaerCarol Ann BaerCarol Ann BaerCarol Ann BaerDance.

Vincent ChristianoVincent ChristianoVincent ChristianoVincent ChristianoVincent ChristianoKarate.

Kelly CotterKelly CotterKelly CotterKelly CotterKelly CotterFitness – Pilates.

Michael CovenMichael CovenMichael CovenMichael CovenMichael CovenFitness – weight training. Team sports.

Denise DallamoraDenise DallamoraDenise DallamoraDenise DallamoraDenise DallamoraFitness – yoga.

Lisa DeNicolaLisa DeNicolaLisa DeNicolaLisa DeNicolaLisa DeNicolaFitness – aerobics.

Susan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleDance.

John EvansJohn EvansJohn EvansJohn EvansJohn EvansFitness – D.D.R.

Anthony EwingAnthony EwingAnthony EwingAnthony EwingAnthony EwingTeam sports – basketball.

Ben LamannaBen LamannaBen LamannaBen LamannaBen LamannaFitness – total body workout. Racquetsports.

Zabelle MargosianZabelle MargosianZabelle MargosianZabelle MargosianZabelle MargosianDance.

Danielle MillerDanielle MillerDanielle MillerDanielle MillerDanielle MillerFitness – body sculpture.

Michelle O’MalleyMichelle O’MalleyMichelle O’MalleyMichelle O’MalleyMichelle O’MalleyFirst-year experience.

Mark ReytblatMark ReytblatMark ReytblatMark ReytblatMark ReytblatFitness – team sports.

Niki RybkoNiki RybkoNiki RybkoNiki RybkoNiki RybkoFirst aid. CPR.

William ShipmanWilliam ShipmanWilliam ShipmanWilliam ShipmanWilliam ShipmanFencing. Racquet sports. Golf.

Mary SullivanMary SullivanMary SullivanMary SullivanMary SullivanAquatics. First aid. CPR.

Colin TabbColin TabbColin TabbColin TabbColin TabbPower walking. Cardio fitness. Golf.

Jean-Robert TheodatJean-Robert TheodatJean-Robert TheodatJean-Robert TheodatJean-Robert TheodatFitness – Tae Kwon Do.

James TrueJames TrueJames TrueJames TrueJames TruePersonal safety.

Richard VarneyRichard VarneyRichard VarneyRichard VarneyRichard VarneyTeam sports. Racquet sports.

James ZotzJames ZotzJames ZotzJames ZotzJames ZotzAquatics. Pilates. Stress management.

Undergraduate Degree RequirementsUndergraduate Degree RequirementsUndergraduate Degree RequirementsUndergraduate Degree RequirementsUndergraduate Degree Requirements

Physical education is an undergraduate degree requirement atBrandeis. This requirement is satisfied by successful completionof two, semester-long, noncredit courses, participation on avarsity athletics team, or by passing a fitness test taken duringthe first two years.

Completion of one full season of participation on a varsityathletics team, as certificated by the Department of Athletics, isequal to the completion of one, semester-long, noncredit course.A student may satisfy the physical education requirementthrough the completion of two full seasons of participation on avarsity athletics teams.

All students have four opportunities during their first two years atBrandeis to exempt themselves from all or part of the physicaleducation requirement by taking a battery of tests that measuremuscular strength and endurance, flexibility, cardiovascularendurance, and body composition. A student unable to pass thefitness test should enroll in a course in the Personal Fitness Group.

A grade of 70-79 percent will exempt you from one physical educationclass or half of your requirement. A grade of 80 percent or better willexempt you from two physical education classes or all of yourrequirement. Physical education classes meet the first day of regularclasses and attendance is mandatory. A maximum of two absencestwo absencestwo absencestwo absencestwo absences isallowed in a class that meets once per week and a maximum of fourfourfourfourfourabsences absences absences absences absences for a class that meets twice per week.

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PE 1a Beginner’s SwimmingPE 1a Beginner’s SwimmingPE 1a Beginner’s SwimmingPE 1a Beginner’s SwimmingPE 1a Beginner’s Swimming[ pe-sc ]Designed to teach the non-swimmer thebasic skills of floating, treading water, andthe crawl stroke. Usually offered in the fallsemester.Ms. Sullivan

PE 2a Swim FitnessPE 2a Swim FitnessPE 2a Swim FitnessPE 2a Swim FitnessPE 2a Swim Fitness[ pe-sc ]Designed to improve overall fitness levelsthrough lap swimming. Emphasis is onusing the heart rate to improvecardiovascular endurance level. Theinstruction is geared more to understandingand implementing swimming as a vehicle tofitness and less toward teaching individualswimming stroke mechanics. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Zotz

PE 2b Water AerobicsPE 2b Water AerobicsPE 2b Water AerobicsPE 2b Water AerobicsPE 2b Water Aerobics[ pe-sc ]Designed to improve overall fitness levelsthrough water exercise. Emphasis is onimproving cardiovascular endurancethrough a cross-section of exercises done inthe water. Usually offered every semester.Mr. Zotz

PE 5a First Aid and Community CPRPE 5a First Aid and Community CPRPE 5a First Aid and Community CPRPE 5a First Aid and Community CPRPE 5a First Aid and Community CPR[ pe-1 ]An instruction in the American Red Crossstandard First Aid and CardiopulmonaryResuscitation and AED (automated externaldefibrillator). Upon course completion,certificates will be given to students whosuccessfully complete the skills test andpass the written test with scores of 80percent or better. Usually offered everysemester.Ms. Rybko and Ms. Sullivan

PE 6a Sports MedicinePE 6a Sports MedicinePE 6a Sports MedicinePE 6a Sports MedicinePE 6a Sports Medicine[ pe-1 ]An introduction to sports medicine. A basicunderstanding of human anatomy andsports is required. The course will look atmany facets of sports medicine, includingweight training, nutrition, drug education,flexibility, and rehabilitation. Each of themajor joints of the body will be examinedanatomically, based on injuries sustained.Class will also look briefly at surgical repairof certain joints. Usually offered everyspring semester.Staff

PE 9a VolleyballPE 9a VolleyballPE 9a VolleyballPE 9a VolleyballPE 9a Volleyball[ pe-1 ]An introduction to the fundamentals ofvolleyball—scoring, rotation, rules, and thebasic skills of passing, serving, hitting, andsetting. Methodology includes lectures,demonstrations, drills, but mostly play.Course is intended to be fun through activeparticipation. Usually offered every fall.Mr. Ewing

PE 10a BasketballPE 10a BasketballPE 10a BasketballPE 10a BasketballPE 10a Basketball[ pe-1 ]Structured to meet needs of students withan overview of offensive and defensiveskills. Methods used are lecture,demonstrations, drills, and play. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Ewing

PE 11a Nautilus/Free WeightsPE 11a Nautilus/Free WeightsPE 11a Nautilus/Free WeightsPE 11a Nautilus/Free WeightsPE 11a Nautilus/Free Weights[ pe-1 ]Instruction of proper use of Nautilus, BodyMaster, and free-weight training. Classesalso include aerobic activity such as use ofLifecycles and Tru-Climb 450. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Coven

PE 12a Power StepPE 12a Power StepPE 12a Power StepPE 12a Power StepPE 12a Power Step[ pe-1 ]This class is based on step aerobics, withthe addition of weights and/or cords toincrease the intensity of the class andincrease the upper body workout. Usuallyoffered every semester.Ms. DeNicola

PE 14a YogaPE 14a YogaPE 14a YogaPE 14a YogaPE 14a Yoga[ pe-1 ]Hatha yoga is physical in nature and isbased on proper body alignment and isdistinctive in its use of props such as belts,walls, and blankets. Classes start withgentle stretches and work toward morechallenging poses. Usually offered everysemester.Ms. Dallamora

PE 16a GolfPE 16a GolfPE 16a GolfPE 16a GolfPE 16a Golf[ pe-1 ]A beginning golf group instructional course.Techniques such as grip, set-up, swing,chipping, pitching, and putting are covered.Some discussion on golf rules and etiquetteis introduced. Usually offered everysemester.Mr. Varney

PE 17a Beginner’s FencingPE 17a Beginner’s FencingPE 17a Beginner’s FencingPE 17a Beginner’s FencingPE 17a Beginner’s Fencing[ pe-1 ]Covers basic mobility, offensive anddefensive strategy, and tactics. Competitivebouting is done, with a class tournamentscheduled for the end of the semester.Usually offered every semester.Mr. Shipman

PE 18b Intermediate FencingPE 18b Intermediate FencingPE 18b Intermediate FencingPE 18b Intermediate FencingPE 18b Intermediate Fencing[ pe-1 ]Prerequisite: PE 17a.Basic mobility and blade actions arereviewed, with advanced attacks andtactics, strategy, and more boutingincluded. Introduction to saber and epee.Usually offered every spring semester.Mr. Shipman

PE 20a Intermediate TennisPE 20a Intermediate TennisPE 20a Intermediate TennisPE 20a Intermediate TennisPE 20a Intermediate Tennis[ pe-1 ]Prerequisite: prior tennis experience.Designed for the student who alreadypossesses the fundamental tennis skills andknows how to play the game. Emphasis ison match play tactics and the integration offootwork, conditioning, and shot selectioninto a complete game. Usually offered everysemester.Mr. Lamanna

PE 21a TennisPE 21a TennisPE 21a TennisPE 21a TennisPE 21a Tennis[ pe-1 ]Students must provide their own racquet.An overview of grips, groundstrokes, serve,return of serve, and net play. Basic singlesand doubles strategy, rules, and scoring ofthe game are introduced. Usually offeredevery semester.Mr. Lamanna

PE 22a SquashPE 22a SquashPE 22a SquashPE 22a SquashPE 22a Squash[ pe-1 ]Students must provide their own racquetand protective eye wear.Covers rules for squash. The serve, returnof serve, grip, forehand, backhand, andother basic strokes are introduced. Strategyand play will be emphasized. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Lamanna and Mr. Varney

PE 24a Beginner’s KaratePE 24a Beginner’s KaratePE 24a Beginner’s KaratePE 24a Beginner’s KaratePE 24a Beginner’s Karate[ pe-1 ]The first three Kata of Uechi-Ryu aretaught. Application to kanshiwa andkanshu is explored. Students begin slowspeed, focused free-fighting, with emphasison technique from Uechi-Ryu Kata. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Christiano

PE 25a Intermediate KaratePE 25a Intermediate KaratePE 25a Intermediate KaratePE 25a Intermediate KaratePE 25a Intermediate Karate[ pe-1 ]Prerequisite: PE 24a.Advanced Kotekitae and body conditioning,especially shin and toe development, ispracticed. Study of self-defense focuses onmultiple, unarmed attackers. Usuallyoffered every spring semester.Mr. Christiano

PE 26a Beginning Social DancePE 26a Beginning Social DancePE 26a Beginning Social DancePE 26a Beginning Social DancePE 26a Beginning Social Dance[ pe-1 ]Learn the basic skills and steps in theAmerican style of waltz, cha-cha, swing,rumba and mambo. Usually offered everysemester.Ms. Evans-Baer

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PE 26b Beginning Social Dance, Part IIPE 26b Beginning Social Dance, Part IIPE 26b Beginning Social Dance, Part IIPE 26b Beginning Social Dance, Part IIPE 26b Beginning Social Dance, Part II[ pe-1 ]Prerequisite: PE 26a or comparable danceexperience.A continuation of PE 26a. Previousknowledge of waltz, cha-cha, swing, rumbaand mambo is helpful, but not necessary.Usually offered every spring semester.Ms. Evans-Baer

PE 27a Keeping Stress in CheckPE 27a Keeping Stress in CheckPE 27a Keeping Stress in CheckPE 27a Keeping Stress in CheckPE 27a Keeping Stress in Check[ pe-1 ]Designed to help students achieve wellnessthrough exercise, nutrition, and healtheducation. Students are taught to recognizecomponents of their lifestyles that aredetrimental to their health whiledeveloping a personal fitness program.Usually offered every semester.Mr. Zotz

PE 31a BalletPE 31a BalletPE 31a BalletPE 31a BalletPE 31a Ballet[ pe-1 ]Students begin with warm-up exercises(barre work); balance, control, stretch, andarm movements will be incorporated. Whendancers become strong enough, class willproceed to center work, including balancingexercises, turns, and jumps. Dancers willlearn stretching and cool-down exercises.Usually offered every semester.Ms. Margosian

PE 31b Intermediate BalletPE 31b Intermediate BalletPE 31b Intermediate BalletPE 31b Intermediate BalletPE 31b Intermediate Ballet[ pe-1 ]Students need to have two to three years ofrecent ballet training to participate. Samematerial as beginning ballet is covered at anaccelerated pace. Russian-style ballet andthe Legat Technique are taught. Usuallyoffered every semester.Ms. Margosian

PE 32a Modern DancePE 32a Modern DancePE 32a Modern DancePE 32a Modern DancePE 32a Modern Dance[ pe-1 ]A beginning course in modern dancetechnique, based on Martha Graham andJose Limon style. The course will offerstretching and alignment to dancesequences. Usually offered every semester.Ms. Dibble

PE 33a Walking for FitnessPE 33a Walking for FitnessPE 33a Walking for FitnessPE 33a Walking for FitnessPE 33a Walking for Fitness[ pe-1 ]Designed to improve your overall fitnesslevel through walking. Emphasis is onimproving cardiovascular endurance level.Instruction is given on how to develop apersonal fitness program. Usually offeredevery semester.Staff

PE 35a Power WalkingPE 35a Power WalkingPE 35a Power WalkingPE 35a Power WalkingPE 35a Power Walking[ pe-1 ]Designed to help increase the fitness levelof the students through a high-intensity,low-impact workout. The workout consistsof walking with hand-held weights. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Tabb

PE 38a Indoor SoccerPE 38a Indoor SoccerPE 38a Indoor SoccerPE 38a Indoor SoccerPE 38a Indoor Soccer[ pe-1 ]An introduction to the fundamentals ofsoccer—skill development, dribbling,passing, shooting, offense, and defense.Intended to be fun through participation inelementary games and exercises.Mr. Reytblat

PE 40a Personal Safety/Self DefensePE 40a Personal Safety/Self DefensePE 40a Personal Safety/Self DefensePE 40a Personal Safety/Self DefensePE 40a Personal Safety/Self Defense[ pe-1 ]Teaches students to assert themselves anddeal with the natural excitement and fearthat can cause a person to freeze up whenfaced with an aggressor. Students are ledthrough simple but effective drills andscenarios designed to help them overcomethe uncomfortable feelings and fear that canmark a person as an easy target for anattack.Mr. True

PE 41a PilatesPE 41a PilatesPE 41a PilatesPE 41a PilatesPE 41a Pilates[ pe-1 ]A series of exercises designed to strengthenthe abdominals and back muscles. Thesecore exercises are combined with some yogastretches to enhance flexibility and well-being. Usually offered every semester.Ms. Cotter and Mr. Zotz

PE 42a Tae Kwon DoPE 42a Tae Kwon DoPE 42a Tae Kwon DoPE 42a Tae Kwon DoPE 42a Tae Kwon Do[ pe-1 ]A series of physical exercises designed tobuild strength, flexibility, and endurance.Through physical training, students build astrong mind and spirit. Usually offeredevery semester.Mr. Theodat

PE 43a Dance Dance RevolutionPE 43a Dance Dance RevolutionPE 43a Dance Dance RevolutionPE 43a Dance Dance RevolutionPE 43a Dance Dance Revolution[ pe-1 ]Students play a video game which requiresthem to use their feet instead of theirthumbs. Following the lighted arrows withtheir feet, Dance Dance Revolution isaerobic in nature and can burn as manycalories as a Stairmaster or jogging. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Evans

PE 44a The First-Year Experience: Spirit,PE 44a The First-Year Experience: Spirit,PE 44a The First-Year Experience: Spirit,PE 44a The First-Year Experience: Spirit,PE 44a The First-Year Experience: Spirit,Mind, and BodyMind, and BodyMind, and BodyMind, and BodyMind, and Body[ pe-1 ]Open only to first-year students.Applying general health and wellnessprinciples, students learn to develop abalanced and healthy lifestyle which willassist them in becoming engaged andcontributing citizens of the Brandeiscommunity. Usually offered every semester.Mr. Adams and Ms. O’Malley

PE 45a Stability Ball ClassPE 45a Stability Ball ClassPE 45a Stability Ball ClassPE 45a Stability Ball ClassPE 45a Stability Ball ClassThe stability ball, a large round ball whichprovides a unstable surface, is used tostrengthen the body as a unit. Acombination of exercises with the ballbuilds core strength, as well as enhancesbalance, power, and flexibility. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Dallamora

PE 46a Body SculpturePE 46a Body SculpturePE 46a Body SculpturePE 46a Body SculpturePE 46a Body Sculpture[ pe-1 ]Full body workout using free weights formuscular endurance, stability ball for corestrength, and the step to tone the body.Usually offered every semester.Ms. Miller

PE 47a Total Body TrainingPE 47a Total Body TrainingPE 47a Total Body TrainingPE 47a Total Body TrainingPE 47a Total Body Training[ pe-1 ]Open to all abilities.Do you want to be a better athlete?Athleticism is a combination of strength,power, coordination, flexibility, balance,agility, and reaction. Includes dynamicstretching, pliometrics, core workout, andconfidence building exercises in a fast-paced hour. Usually offered every semester.Mr. Lamanna

PE 48a Cardio WorkoutPE 48a Cardio WorkoutPE 48a Cardio WorkoutPE 48a Cardio WorkoutPE 48a Cardio Workout[ pe-1 ]Offers instruction of proper use of cardioequipment, including elliptical machines,treadmills, rowers, and stationary bikes.Mr. Tabb

PE 49a Tennis and SquashPE 49a Tennis and SquashPE 49a Tennis and SquashPE 49a Tennis and SquashPE 49a Tennis and Squash[ pe-1 ]Covers tennis over the first half of thesemester and squash for the second half.Mr. Lamanna


These courses count as activity coursestowards the physical educationrequirement.

THA 9aTHA 9aTHA 9aTHA 9aTHA 9aMovement for the Stage I

THA 9bTHA 9bTHA 9bTHA 9bTHA 9bMovement for the Stage II

THA 10bTHA 10bTHA 10bTHA 10bTHA 10bStage Combat

THA 11aTHA 11aTHA 11aTHA 11aTHA 11aMovement for the Performer

THA 110aTHA 110aTHA 110aTHA 110aTHA 110aMoving Women/Women Moving

THA 110bTHA 110bTHA 110bTHA 110bTHA 110bModern Dance and Movement

THA 120aTHA 120aTHA 120aTHA 120aTHA 120aDance in Time

THA 120bTHA 120bTHA 120bTHA 120bTHA 120bMovement and Dance Theater Composition


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Department of

PhysicsCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A./B.S.)Combined B.A./M.S.Master of ScienceDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorA typical scenario for a physical explanation of a given situationis this: a small collection of basic physical principles relevant tothe situation is used to create a mathematical model of it;computations are carried out using the model, leading topredictions that are checked experimentally; if there isagreement, the physical situation is deemed to have beenexplained. The objective of the program in physics is to make itpossible for students to execute such a scenario for a wide rangeof physical situations. To that end, students are required toattain a firm grasp of the basic principles of classical physics andfamiliarity with those of quantum physics, to learn how todecide which principles are relevant to a given situation and howto construct the appropriate mathematical model, to develop themathematical skills necessary to carry out the computations thatgenerate predictions, and to strengthen the experimental skillsused in exploring new phenomena and in carrying out theverification step of the typical scenario.

The ability to execute the typical scenario of physicalexplanation is useful not only to research physicists, but also toscientists in many other fields, especially interdisciplinary ones,such as biophysics and environmental science; it is also useful toengineers, to members of the medical profession, and toarchitects. For that reason, the physics program has made specialarrangements to integrate a physics major with study preparingfor a career in any of the areas mentioned above. Studentsinterested in combining biology and physics should see theInterdepartmental Program in Biological Physics elsewhere inthis Bulletin.

Graduate Program in PhysicsGraduate Program in PhysicsGraduate Program in PhysicsGraduate Program in PhysicsGraduate Program in PhysicsThe Graduate Program in Physics is designed to equip studentswith a broad understanding of major fields of physics and to trainthem to carry out independent, original research. This objectiveis to be attained by formal coursework and supervised researchprojects. As the number of students who are accepted is limited,a close contact between students and faculty is maintained,permitting close supervision and guidance of each student.

Advanced degrees will be granted upon evidence of the student’sknowledge, understanding, and proficiency in classical andmodern physics. The satisfactory completion of advanced courseswill constitute partial fulfillment of these requirements.Research upon which theses may be based, with residence atBrandeis, may be carried out in the following areas:

1. Theoretical PhysicsQuantum theory of fields; relativity; supergravity; string theory;condensed matter physics; statistical mechanics; quantum theory ofthe solid state; critical phenomena and phase transitions; biologicalphysics; computational neuroscience.

2. Experimental PhysicsHigh-energy experimental physics; condensed matter physics; radioastronomy; and biological physics.

Every graduate teaching fellow (TF) is supervised by a member of thefaculty who serves as a mentor to improve the quality of the TF’steaching. In recognition of this objective, each year the physicsdepartment awards the David Falkoff Prize to an outstanding teachingfellow. An additional goal of the department is to enable graduatestudents to be able to present their research findings in a clear andeffective manner. Each spring the department organizes the StephanBerko Symposium, where students give short presentations of theirresearch. These talks are prepared with the assistance of their facultyresearch advisors. The best graduate student research project and thebest undergraduate research project are recognized with StephanBerko Prizes.


Since the sequence in which physics courses should be taken istightly structured, and in most cases requires at least three years tocomplete, students contemplating a major in physics should consultthe physics advising coordinator at the first opportunity. For moststudents, either such consultation should take place before enrollingin courses at the beginning of the first year, or PHYS 11a and 19ashould be part of the first-semester program.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, givenin an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to the graduate area in physics. Admission to advancedcourses in physics will be granted following a conference with thestudent at entrance.


Bulbul Chakraborty, ChairBulbul Chakraborty, ChairBulbul Chakraborty, ChairBulbul Chakraborty, ChairBulbul Chakraborty, ChairTheoretical condensed matter physics.

James BensingerJames BensingerJames BensingerJames BensingerJames BensingerExperimental high-energy physics.

Craig BlockerCraig BlockerCraig BlockerCraig BlockerCraig BlockerExperimental high-energy physics.

Karl CanterKarl CanterKarl CanterKarl CanterKarl CanterExperimental biophysics.

Louis Colonna-RomanoLouis Colonna-RomanoLouis Colonna-RomanoLouis Colonna-RomanoLouis Colonna-RomanoPremedical instruction. Statistical physics.Computational physics.

Stanley DeserStanley DeserStanley DeserStanley DeserStanley DeserQuantum theory of fields. Gravitation.Supergravity. Strings.

Zvonimir DogicZvonimir DogicZvonimir DogicZvonimir DogicZvonimir DogicSoft condensed matter physics. Biologicalphysics.

Richard FellRichard FellRichard FellRichard FellRichard FellTheoretical quantum electrodynamics.

Seth FradenSeth FradenSeth FradenSeth FradenSeth FradenPhysics of liquid crystals. Colloids.Macromolecules. Microfluidics.

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Lawrence KirschLawrence KirschLawrence KirschLawrence KirschLawrence KirschExperimental high-energy physics.

JanJanJanJanJané Kondev, Graduate Advising Headé Kondev, Graduate Advising Headé Kondev, Graduate Advising Headé Kondev, Graduate Advising Headé Kondev, Graduate Advising HeadTheoretical condensed matter physics.Biological physics.

Robert LangeRobert LangeRobert LangeRobert LangeRobert LangeK-12 science and environmental education,teacher training, and curriculum research.

Albion LawrenceAlbion LawrenceAlbion LawrenceAlbion LawrenceAlbion LawrenceString theory and its applications to particlephysics and cosmology.

Robert MeyerRobert MeyerRobert MeyerRobert MeyerRobert MeyerPhysics of liquid crystals, colloids, andpolymer gels.

David Roberts, Undergraduate AdvisingDavid Roberts, Undergraduate AdvisingDavid Roberts, Undergraduate AdvisingDavid Roberts, Undergraduate AdvisingDavid Roberts, Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHeadTheoretical astrophysics. Radio astronomy.

Azadeh SamadaniAzadeh SamadaniAzadeh SamadaniAzadeh SamadaniAzadeh SamadaniExperimental biological physics. Softcondensed matter physics.

Howard SchnitzerHoward SchnitzerHoward SchnitzerHoward SchnitzerHoward SchnitzerQuantum theory of fields. String theory.

John WardleJohn WardleJohn WardleJohn WardleJohn WardleRadio astronomy. Cosmology.

Hermann WellensteinHermann WellensteinHermann WellensteinHermann WellensteinHermann WellensteinExperimental high-energy physics.

Requirements for the Undergraduate MajorsRequirements for the Undergraduate MajorsRequirements for the Undergraduate MajorsRequirements for the Undergraduate MajorsRequirements for the Undergraduate Majors

Degree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsThe requirement for the major in physics leading to the degree ofBachelor of Arts is the equivalent of 11 semester courses inphysics and two semester courses in mathematics. There must bethe equivalent of at least three semesters in laboratory courses(PHYS 19a and 19b together count as one semester, as do PHYS18a and 18b). One must also take PHYS 30b. Mathematics andphysics courses numbered under 10 may not be used to fulfill therequirement for the major in physics. A student not intending topursue graduate study in physics may be permitted to substitutetwo advanced courses in other fields to meet the requirementsfor the major in physics, subject to the approval of the advisingcoordinator. A student with a major in physics and an interest inbiophysics may want to take courses in biophysics, biology,biochemistry, chemistry, or neuroscience. With departmentalapproval, a student may use such courses to satisfy part of therequirements for the major in physics. No course with a grade ofbelow a C- can be used to satisfy the requirements of the major.

Degree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceTo satisfy the requirements for the major in physics leading tothe degree of Bachelor of Science, students must successfullycomplete the 11 physics courses required for the B.A. in physicsand six additional courses. Two of the additional six coursesshould be chosen from the following: PHYS 25b, 32b, 39a, 40a,100a, 104a, 105a, 110a. Another two courses must be selectedfrom the following: NPHY 115a, NBIO 136b, CHEM 41a, 41b,any MATH course numbered 27 or higher (excluding coursesused to fulfill the math requirement below), any COSI coursenumbered 21 or higher, or any other course approved by thephysics department that is either listed or cross-listed in otherdepartments within the School of Science. The final two coursesmust be chosen from one of the following pairs of courses:MATH 15a and MATH 20a, or MATH 21a and MATH 21b, or anytwo MATH courses numbered higher than 22. No course with agrade of below a C- can be used to satisfy the requirements of themajor.

Combined B.A./M.S. ProgramCombined B.A./M.S. ProgramCombined B.A./M.S. ProgramCombined B.A./M.S. ProgramCombined B.A./M.S. Program

A student may be admitted to a special four-year B.A./M.S. programupon recommendation of the department and the Graduate School byMay 1 preceding the senior year. The student must successfullycomplete at leastat leastat leastat leastat least 38 courses. All the regular requirements for theM.A. degree in physics must be met: successful completion of sixgraduate courses in physics numbered 160 or above, and satisfactoryperformance on the qualifying examination. No more than two of thegraduate-level courses may be counted towards major requirements.Grades of B- or better are required in the six courses numbered 160 orabove. The qualifying examination includes the final examinations inPHYS 161a, 161b, 162a and 162b, 163a and two oral examinations onall of physics through the first-year graduate level. The departmentwill recommend admission to this program only if the student’srecord indicates that the student can successfully complete therequirements. Consultation with the physics advising coordinatorbefore March 1 of the sophomore year is highly recommended for astudent contemplating this program.


Six semester courses in physics at the level of PHYS 10 or above.Note that PHYS 18a,b and PHYS 19a,b count as one semester course.


There are several natural tracks through the undergraduate physicscourses. The first is: Year 1—PHYS 11a,b, 19a,b, MATH 10a,b; Year2—PHYS 20a,b, 29a,b, MATH 22a,b or PHYS 110a; Year 3—PHYS30a,b; Year 4—PHYS 40a, 100a.

The second, a premedical track, is: Year 1—PHYS 11a,b, 19a,b,MATH 10a,b; Year 2—PHYS 20a,b, 29a,b, CHEM 11a,b, 18a,b; Year3—BIOL 22a (Formerly BIBC 22a), BIOL 22b, 18a,b, CHEM 25a,b,29a,b; Year 4—PHYS 30a,b.

Students are encouraged to construct other tracks that might bettersuit their needs in consultation with their advisors.

Students considering a career in engineering should consult thedescription of the Columbia University School of EngineeringCombined Degree Program in the Special Academic Opportunitiessection of this Bulletin.

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A student intending to pursue graduate work in physics willnormally add to the tracks above PHYS 25b, 39a, 100a, 104a, and105a or graduate courses dealing with previously treated subjectsat a more advanced level, such as PHYS 161a,b (formerly 101a,b),and 162a,b (formerly 102a,b). Normally only two or three of thesix courses PHYS 25b, 32b, 100a, 104a, 105a, and 110a will beoffered in a given year; the others will normally be offered in thefollowing year. Undergraduates are not permitted to enroll inphysics courses numbered above 160 without the explicitapproval of their appropriate major advisors.

A student who has attained a grade of 4 or 5 on the AdvancedPlacement Examination Physics B may obtain credit for PHYS10a,b; a student who has attained a grade of 4 or 5 on theAdvanced Placement Examination C: Mechanical may obtaincredit for PHYS 11a while a grade of 4 or 5 on AdvancedPlacement Examination Physics C: Electrical may earn credit forPHYS 11b. A student who claims any of these advancedplacement credits may not take the same or equivalent coursesfor credit: PHSC 9b, PHYS 10a,b, PHYS 11a,b.

In order to be a candidate for a degree with distinction in physics,one must take a departmentally approved honors program ofeither PHYS 99d or two semester courses in physics numberedabove 160, and one must obtain honor grades. Students shouldhave their honors programs approved by the departmental honorsadvisor before the beginning of the senior year.

Requirements for Advanced DegreesRequirements for Advanced DegreesRequirements for Advanced DegreesRequirements for Advanced DegreesRequirements for Advanced Degrees

Normally, first-year graduate students will elect courses from the100 series, with at least four courses numbered above 160. Thenormally required first year courses are PHYS 113a,b, 161a, 162a,b,163a, and 169b. To obtain credit toward residence for a graduatecourse taken at Brandeis, a student must achieve a final grade of B-or better in that course. Students may obtain credit for advancedcourses taken at another institution provided their levelcorresponds to the level of graduate courses at Brandeis and that anhonor grade in those courses was obtained. To place out of PHYS161a, 162a or b, or 163a, a student must pass an exemption exambefore the end of the second week of the course.


Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementOne year in residence as a full-time student. No transferresidence credit will be allowed toward the fulfillment of themaster’s requirements.

Course RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsSix semester-courses in physics numbered above 160. A thesis onan approved topic may be accepted in place of a semester-course.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementThere is no foreign language requirement for advanced degrees inphysics.

Qualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationSatisfactory performance in the qualifying examination isrequired. The qualifying examination consists of a written and anoral part and both parts are administered during the first year ofthe program. The written part of the qualifying examination isthe final examinations in PHYS 161a, 162a,b, and 163a, unlessthese courses have been exempted by separate examination, orcredit has been given for equivalent courses taken elsewhere.There are two oral exams on general physics, the first at collegephysics level, the second at the first-year graduate level.


All of the requirements for the master’s degree and the following:

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence requirement is three years. A student mayobtain up to one year’s residence credit toward the Ph.D.requirements for graduate studies taken at another institution.

Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementIt is required that all Ph.D. candidates participate in undergraduateteaching during the course of their studies.

Course RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsIn addition to the normally required first-year courses listed above,PHYS 161a is required of all students in their second year. Afterconsultation with the graduate advisor, each student must also taketwo elective advanced physics courses, one of which is outside thestudent’s intended area of research. A total of at least nine semestercourses in physics numbered above 160 are required for the doctoraldegree.

Qualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationPHYS 161a, 162a,b and 163a must be passed with grades of B orabove, in addition to the requirements listed for the master’s degree.

Advanced ExaminationsAdvanced ExaminationsAdvanced ExaminationsAdvanced ExaminationsAdvanced ExaminationsAdvanced examinations are in topics partitioned in the several areasof research interest of the faculty. Faculty members working in eachgeneral area function as a committee for this purpose and provideinformation about their work through informal discussions andseminars. The advanced examination requirement consists of awritten paper and an oral examination. While no original research bythe student is required, it is hoped that a proposal for a possible thesistopic will emerge. It is expected that the candidates will take theadvanced examination in the field they wish to pursue for the Ph.D.thesis by the middle of the fourth term in order to qualify forcontinued departmental support beyond the second year.

Thesis ResearchThesis ResearchThesis ResearchThesis ResearchThesis ResearchAfter passing the advanced examination, the student begins workwith an advisor who guides his or her research program. The advisorshould be a member of the Brandeis faculty but in specialcircumstances may be a scientist associated with another researchinstitution. The graduate committee of the physics faculty willappoint a dissertation committee to supervise the student’s research.The student’s dissertation advisor will be the chair of the dissertationcommittee.

Dissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationThe doctoral dissertation must represent research of a standardacceptable to the faculty committee appointed for each Ph.D.candidate. The final oral examination, or defense, is an examinationin which the student will be asked questions pertaining to thedissertation research.

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Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophyin Physics with Specialization in Quantitative Biologyin Physics with Specialization in Quantitative Biologyin Physics with Specialization in Quantitative Biologyin Physics with Specialization in Quantitative Biologyin Physics with Specialization in Quantitative Biology

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents wishing to obtain the specialization must first gainapproval of the graduate program chair. This should be done asearly as possible, ideally during the first year of graduate studies.In order to receive the Ph.D. in Physics with additionalspecialization in quantitative biology, candidates must completea) the requirements for the Ph.D. described above and b) thecourse requirements for the quantitative biology specializationthat are described in the quantitative biology section of thisBulletin.



PHSC 2b Introductory AstronomyPHSC 2b Introductory AstronomyPHSC 2b Introductory AstronomyPHSC 2b Introductory AstronomyPHSC 2b Introductory Astronomy[ qr sn ]Does not meet requirements for the majorin physics.Elementary physical ideas will be used todiscuss the life and death of stars, thestructure of the galaxies, and the large-scalefeatures and evolution of the universe.Usually offered every year.Mr. Wardle

PHSC 8b Concept and Theories in PhysicsPHSC 8b Concept and Theories in PhysicsPHSC 8b Concept and Theories in PhysicsPHSC 8b Concept and Theories in PhysicsPHSC 8b Concept and Theories in Physics[ sn ]Does not meet the requirements for themajor in physics.An introductory study of key ideas infundamental physical science and thephilosophy it has helped to shape. Generalphysics and topics in astronomy,cosmology, and relativity are exploredutilizing basic quantitative methods andcritical thinking techniques. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Farber

PHSC 9b Introduction to PhysicsPHSC 9b Introduction to PhysicsPHSC 9b Introduction to PhysicsPHSC 9b Introduction to PhysicsPHSC 9b Introduction to Physics[ qr sn ]Does not meet requirements for the majorin physics.Introduces students to the laws, concepts,and phenomena of physics. Lecture andlaboratory are well integrated to exploreselected topics of general interest. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Wellenstein

PHYS 10a Physics for the Life Sciences IPHYS 10a Physics for the Life Sciences IPHYS 10a Physics for the Life Sciences IPHYS 10a Physics for the Life Sciences IPHYS 10a Physics for the Life Sciences I[ qr sn ]Corequisite: MATH 10a or equivalent.Introduces students in the life sciences tothe laws and concepts of mechanics andthermodynamics. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

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PHYS 10b Physics for the Life Sciences IIPHYS 10b Physics for the Life Sciences IIPHYS 10b Physics for the Life Sciences IIPHYS 10b Physics for the Life Sciences IIPHYS 10b Physics for the Life Sciences II[ qr sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 10a.Introduces students in the life sciences tothe phenomena and concepts of acoustics,electricity and magnetism, optics, andmodern physics. Usually offered every year.Staff

PHYS 11a Basic Physics IPHYS 11a Basic Physics IPHYS 11a Basic Physics IPHYS 11a Basic Physics IPHYS 11a Basic Physics I[ qr sn ]Corequisite: MATH 10a,b or the equivalent.Classical mechanics, plus topics fromkinetic theory and thermodynamics.Usually offered every year.Mr. Blocker

PHYS 11b Basic Physics IIPHYS 11b Basic Physics IIPHYS 11b Basic Physics IIPHYS 11b Basic Physics IIPHYS 11b Basic Physics II[ qr sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 11a.Elementary electromagnetism presentedfrom a modern point of view, plus topics inspecial relativity. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Fraden

PHYS 15a Honors Basic Physics IPHYS 15a Honors Basic Physics IPHYS 15a Honors Basic Physics IPHYS 15a Honors Basic Physics IPHYS 15a Honors Basic Physics I[ qr sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 10a,b or theequivalent. Corequisite: PHYS 19aAdvanced version of PHYS 11a for studentswith good preparation in physics andmathematics. Newtonian mechanics.Kinetic theory and thermodynamics.Usually offered every year; not currentlyoffered.Staff

PHYS 15b Honors Basic Physics IIPHYS 15b Honors Basic Physics IIPHYS 15b Honors Basic Physics IIPHYS 15b Honors Basic Physics IIPHYS 15b Honors Basic Physics II[ qr sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 10a,b or theequivalent. PHYS 11a or 15a or theequivalent. Corequisite: PHYS 19bAdvanced version of PHYS 11b for studentswith good preparation in physics andmathematics. Elementary electromagnetismpresented from a modern point of view.Special relativity. Usually offered everyyear; not currently offered.Staff

PHYS 18a Introductory Laboratory IPHYS 18a Introductory Laboratory IPHYS 18a Introductory Laboratory IPHYS 18a Introductory Laboratory IPHYS 18a Introductory Laboratory ICorequisite: PHYS 10a. May yield half-course credit toward rate-of-work andgraduation. Two semester hour credits.Laboratory course consisting of basicphysics experiments designed to accompanyPHYS 10a. One two-and-a-half hourlaboratory per week. One, one-hour lectureper week. Usually offered every year.Staff

PHYS 18b Introductory Laboratory IIPHYS 18b Introductory Laboratory IIPHYS 18b Introductory Laboratory IIPHYS 18b Introductory Laboratory IIPHYS 18b Introductory Laboratory IICorequisite: PHYS 10b. May yield half-course credit toward rate-of-work andgraduation. Two semester hour credits.Laboratory course consisting of basicphysics experiments designed to accompanyPHYS 10b. One two-and-a-half hourlaboratory per week. One, one-hour lectureper week. Usually offered every year.Staff

PHYS 19a Physics Laboratory IPHYS 19a Physics Laboratory IPHYS 19a Physics Laboratory IPHYS 19a Physics Laboratory IPHYS 19a Physics Laboratory IMay yield half-course credit toward rate-of-work and graduation. Two semester hourcredits.Laboratory course designed to accompanyPHYS 11a. Introductory statistics and dataanalysis including use of microcomputersand basic experiments in mechanics. Oneafternoon or evening of laboratory per week.One, one-and-a-half hour lecture per week.Usually offered every year.Mr. Fell

PHYS 19b Physics Laboratory IIPHYS 19b Physics Laboratory IIPHYS 19b Physics Laboratory IIPHYS 19b Physics Laboratory IIPHYS 19b Physics Laboratory IIMay yield half-course credit toward rate-of-work and graduation. Two semester hourcredits.Laboratory course designed to accompanyPHYS 11b. Basic experiments in electricity,magnetism, and optics. Basic electricalmeasurements. Determination of severalfundamental physical constants. Oneafternoon or evening of laboratory per week.One, one-and-a-half hour lecture per week.Usually offered every year.Mr. Fell

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PHYS 20a Modern Physics IPHYS 20a Modern Physics IPHYS 20a Modern Physics IPHYS 20a Modern Physics IPHYS 20a Modern Physics I[ sn ]Prerequisites: PHYS 11a, 11b, or equivalent.A survey of phenomena, ideas, andmathematics underlying modern physics—special relativity, waves and oscillations,optics, thermal and statistical physics, andintroductory quantum mechanics, as wellas a selection of topics such as nuclearphysics and radioactivity, elementaryparticles, cosmology, and electronicproperties of crystals, semiconductors, andmetals. Usually offered every year.Mr. Fell

PHYS 20b Modern Physics IIPHYS 20b Modern Physics IIPHYS 20b Modern Physics IIPHYS 20b Modern Physics IIPHYS 20b Modern Physics II[ sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 20a.Continuation of PHYS 20a. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Wardle

PHYS 22a The Science in Science TeachingPHYS 22a The Science in Science TeachingPHYS 22a The Science in Science TeachingPHYS 22a The Science in Science TeachingPHYS 22a The Science in Science Teachingand Learningand Learningand Learningand Learningand Learning[ sn ]Does not meet requirements for the majorin physics.General science concepts and scientificinquiry will be studied in depth using directinstruction, student projects, and discoverylearning. This laboratory-based course,especially relevant to future elementaryschool teachers, will be co-taught withschoolteachers and enlivened by children’svisits. Usually offered every year.Mr. Lange

PHYS 25b AstrophysicsPHYS 25b AstrophysicsPHYS 25b AstrophysicsPHYS 25b AstrophysicsPHYS 25b Astrophysics[ sn ]Prerequisites: PHYS 10a, 10b or 11a, 11b,and Math 10a, 10b.Application of basic physical principles tothe study of stars, galaxies, quasars, and thelarge-scale structure of the universe.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Roberts or Mr. Wardle

PHYS 29a Electronics Laboratory IPHYS 29a Electronics Laboratory IPHYS 29a Electronics Laboratory IPHYS 29a Electronics Laboratory IPHYS 29a Electronics Laboratory I[ sn ]Prerequisites: PHYS 10a, 10b or 11a, 11b;and 18a, 18b or 19a, 19b.Introductory laboratory in analogelectronics. Topics to be covered are DCcircuits, AC circuits, complex impedanceanalysis, diodes, transistors, and amplifiers.Usually offered every year.Mr. Kirsch

PHYS 29b Electronics Laboratory IIPHYS 29b Electronics Laboratory IIPHYS 29b Electronics Laboratory IIPHYS 29b Electronics Laboratory IIPHYS 29b Electronics Laboratory II[ sn ]Prerequsite: PHYS 29a.Introductory laboratory in digitalelectronics. Topics to be covered areBoolean algebra, combinational logic,sequential logic, state machines, digital-analog conversion, and microprocessors.The last part of the semester is spent onindividual design projects. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Meyer

PHYS 30a ElectromagnetismPHYS 30a ElectromagnetismPHYS 30a ElectromagnetismPHYS 30a ElectromagnetismPHYS 30a Electromagnetism[ sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 20b or permission of theinstructor.The fundamentals of electromagnetictheory. Includes electrostatics,magnetostatics, electric and magneticcircuits, and Maxwell’s equations. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Samadani

PHYS 30b Quantum TheoryPHYS 30b Quantum TheoryPHYS 30b Quantum TheoryPHYS 30b Quantum TheoryPHYS 30b Quantum Theory[ sn ]Prerequisites: PHYS 11a,b and PHYS 20a,bor permission of the instructor.Introduction to quantum mechanics: atomicmodels, Schrodinger equation, angularmomentum, and hydrogen atom.Multielectron atoms and interaction ofatoms with the electromagnetic field.Usually offered every year.Mr. Bensinger

PHYS 32b Microprocessor LaboratoryPHYS 32b Microprocessor LaboratoryPHYS 32b Microprocessor LaboratoryPHYS 32b Microprocessor LaboratoryPHYS 32b Microprocessor Laboratory[ sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 29a or 29b.Study of microprocessor design and use ascontroller for other devices. Topics includearchitecture of microcomputers,interfacing, digital control, analog control,and software development. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Kirsch

PHYS 39a Advanced Physics LaboratoryPHYS 39a Advanced Physics LaboratoryPHYS 39a Advanced Physics LaboratoryPHYS 39a Advanced Physics LaboratoryPHYS 39a Advanced Physics Laboratory[ qr sn wi ]Prerequisite: PHYS 20a. This course may berepeated once for credit with permission ofthe instructor. This course is co-taughtwith PHYS 169b.Experiments in a range of topics in physics,possibly including selections from thefollowing: wave optics, light scattering,Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, X-raydiffraction, scanning tunnellingmicroscopy, numerical simulation andmodeling, holography, electro-optics, phasetransitions, rubber elasticity, lasertweezers, chaotic dynamics, and opticalmicroscopy. Students work in depth onthree or four experiments during the term.Usually offered every year.Mr. Fraden

PHYS 40a Introduction to ThermodynamicsPHYS 40a Introduction to ThermodynamicsPHYS 40a Introduction to ThermodynamicsPHYS 40a Introduction to ThermodynamicsPHYS 40a Introduction to Thermodynamicsand Statistical Mechanicsand Statistical Mechanicsand Statistical Mechanicsand Statistical Mechanicsand Statistical Mechanics[ sn ]Statistical approach to thermal properties ofmatter. Theoretical tools are developed forstudying questions such as: “Why does arubber band contract upon heating?” or“What is the size of a white dwarf star?”Usually offered every year.Staff

PHYS 97a Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97a Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97a Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97a Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97a Tutorial in PhysicsTutorial for students studying advancedmaterial not covered in regular courses.Usually offered every year.Staff

PHYS 97b Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97b Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97b Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97b Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97b Tutorial in PhysicsTutorial for students studying advancedmaterial not covered in regular courses.Usually offered every year.Staff

PHYS 98a Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98a Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98a Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98a Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98a Readings in PhysicsOpen to exceptional students who wish tostudy an area of physics not covered in thestandard curriculum. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

PHYS 98b Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98b Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98b Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98b Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98b Readings in PhysicsOpen to exceptional students who wish tostudy an area of physics not covered in thestandard curriculum. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

PHYS 99d Senior ResearchPHYS 99d Senior ResearchPHYS 99d Senior ResearchPHYS 99d Senior ResearchPHYS 99d Senior ResearchPermission of the advising coordinatorrequired.Research assignments and preparation of areport under the direction of an instructor.Usually offered every year.Staff


PHYS 100a Classical MechanicsPHYS 100a Classical MechanicsPHYS 100a Classical MechanicsPHYS 100a Classical MechanicsPHYS 100a Classical Mechanics[ sn ]Prerequisites: PHYS 20a and 20b orpermission of the instructor.Lagrangian dynamics, Hamiltonianmechanics, planetary motion, generaltheory of small vibrations. Introduction tocontinuum mechanics. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Fell

PHYS 104a Soft Condensed MatterPHYS 104a Soft Condensed MatterPHYS 104a Soft Condensed MatterPHYS 104a Soft Condensed MatterPHYS 104a Soft Condensed Matter[ sn ]Mechanical, thermal, and electronicproperties of matter including fluids, solids,liquid crystals, and polymers. Simplemodels of matter are developed and used todiscuss recent experimental findings.Usually offered every second year.Staff

PHYS 105a Biological PhysicsPHYS 105a Biological PhysicsPHYS 105a Biological PhysicsPHYS 105a Biological PhysicsPHYS 105a Biological Physics[ sn ]Physical forces in living matter are studiedfrom the perspective offered by statisticalmechanics, elasticity theory, and fluiddynamics. Quantitative models forbiological structure and function aredeveloped and used to discuss recentexperiments in single-molecule biology.Usually offered every second year.Staff

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PHYS 107b Particle PhysicsPHYS 107b Particle PhysicsPHYS 107b Particle PhysicsPHYS 107b Particle PhysicsPHYS 107b Particle Physics[ sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 30a or permission of theinstructor. Corerequisite: PHYS 30b orpermission of the instructor.The phenomenology of elementary particlesand the strong, weak, and electromagneticinteractions are studied. Properties ofparticles, quarks, neutrinos, vector bosons,Higgs particles, supersymmetry,symmetries, and conservation laws arecovered. This course is co-taught with thegraduate course PHYS 167b, and the workload will be appropriate to each group.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Bensinger or Mr. Blocker

PHYS 110a Mathematical PhysicsPHYS 110a Mathematical PhysicsPHYS 110a Mathematical PhysicsPHYS 110a Mathematical PhysicsPHYS 110a Mathematical Physics[ sn ]Prerequisite; PHYS 30a,b or instuctor’spermission.Complex variables; Fourier and Laplacetransforms; special functions; partialdifferential equations. This course is co-taught with PHYS 161a, and the work loadwill be appropriate to each group. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Schnitzer

PHYS 113a First Year Tutorial IPHYS 113a First Year Tutorial IPHYS 113a First Year Tutorial IPHYS 113a First Year Tutorial IPHYS 113a First Year Tutorial I[ sn ]A review of physics from the mostelementary topics to those treated in otherfirst-year graduate courses. Theenvironment of an oral qualifyingexamination is reproduced in the tutorial.Usually offered every year.Staff

PHYS 113b First Year Tutorial IIPHYS 113b First Year Tutorial IIPHYS 113b First Year Tutorial IIPHYS 113b First Year Tutorial IIPHYS 113b First Year Tutorial II[ sn ]Continuation of PHYS 113a. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,and Fractalsand Fractalsand Fractalsand Fractalsand Fractals[ sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 10a or 11a, MATH 21a,or approved equivalents. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken PHYS 115a in previous years.Advanced introduction to the theory ofnonlinear dynamical systems, bifurcations,chaotic behaviors, and fractal patterns.Concepts and analysis are illustrated byexamples from physics, chemistry, andbiology. The course will be complementedby a significant number of computer labs.Usually offered every second year.Staff

PHYS 161a Electromagnetic Theory IPHYS 161a Electromagnetic Theory IPHYS 161a Electromagnetic Theory IPHYS 161a Electromagnetic Theory IPHYS 161a Electromagnetic Theory I[ sn ]Electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundaryvalue problems. This course is co-taughtwith PHYS 110a, and the work load will beappropriate to each group. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Schnitzer

PHYS 161b Electromagnetic Theory IIPHYS 161b Electromagnetic Theory IIPHYS 161b Electromagnetic Theory IIPHYS 161b Electromagnetic Theory IIPHYS 161b Electromagnetic Theory II[ sn ]Maxwell’s equations. Quasi-stationaryphenomena. Radiation. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Schnitzer

PHYS 162a Quantum Mechanics IPHYS 162a Quantum Mechanics IPHYS 162a Quantum Mechanics IPHYS 162a Quantum Mechanics IPHYS 162a Quantum Mechanics I[ sn ]Nonrelativistic quantum theory and itsapplication to simple systems; spin systemsand the harmonic oscillator. Feynmandiagram visualization of time-dependentperturbation theory. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Roberts

PHYS 162b Quantum Mechanics IIPHYS 162b Quantum Mechanics IIPHYS 162b Quantum Mechanics IIPHYS 162b Quantum Mechanics IIPHYS 162b Quantum Mechanics II[ sn ]Path integral formulation of quantummechanics. Quantum treatment of identicalparticles. Approximate methods:variational, WKB, and perturbation theory.Applications to atoms, molecules, andsolids. Usually offered every year.Mr. Lawrence

PHYS 163a Statistical Physics andPHYS 163a Statistical Physics andPHYS 163a Statistical Physics andPHYS 163a Statistical Physics andPHYS 163a Statistical Physics andThermodynamicsThermodynamicsThermodynamicsThermodynamicsThermodynamics[ sn ]The thermal properties of matter.Derivation of thermodynamics fromstatistical physics. Statistical theory offluctuations. Usually offered every year.Ms. Chakraborty

PHYS 167b Particle PhenomenologyPHYS 167b Particle PhenomenologyPHYS 167b Particle PhenomenologyPHYS 167b Particle PhenomenologyPHYS 167b Particle Phenomenology[ sn ]The phenomenology of elementary particlesand the strong, weak, and electromagneticinteractions. Properties of particles,kinematics of scattering and decay, phasespace, quark model, unitary symmetries,and conservation laws. This course is co-taught with PHYS 107b, and the work loadwill be appropriate to each group. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Bensinger or Mr. Blocker

PHYS 168b Introduction to AstrophysicsPHYS 168b Introduction to AstrophysicsPHYS 168b Introduction to AstrophysicsPHYS 168b Introduction to AstrophysicsPHYS 168b Introduction to Astrophysics[ sn ]Bremsstrahlung, synchrotron radiation,inverse Compton scattering. Extended andcompact radio sources, jets, superluminalmotion. Quasars and active galactic nuclei,IR to X-ray continua, spectral lineformation. Black holes and accretion disks.Usually offered irregularly as demandrequires; consult department.Mr. Roberts

PHYS 169b Advanced LaboratoryPHYS 169b Advanced LaboratoryPHYS 169b Advanced LaboratoryPHYS 169b Advanced LaboratoryPHYS 169b Advanced Laboratory[ sn ]Experiments in a range of topics in physics,possibly including selections from thefollowing: wave optics, light scattering,Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, X-raydiffraction, scanning tunnellingmicroscopy, numerical simulation andmodeling, holography, electro-optics, phasetransitions, rubber elasticity, lasertweezers, chaotic dynamics, and opticalmicroscopy. Students work in depth onthree or four experiments during the term.This course is co-taught with PHYS 39a.Usually offered every year.Mr. Fraden


PHYS 202a Quantum Field TheoryPHYS 202a Quantum Field TheoryPHYS 202a Quantum Field TheoryPHYS 202a Quantum Field TheoryPHYS 202a Quantum Field TheoryMethods of statistical and quantum fieldtheory including path integrals, secondquantization, Feynman diagrams,renormalization group, epsilon expansions,effective field theory. Applications rangingfrom phase transitions and criticalphenomena to gauge theories of particlephysics. Usually offered every year.Mr. Lawrence

PHYS 204a Condensed Matter IIPHYS 204a Condensed Matter IIPHYS 204a Condensed Matter IIPHYS 204a Condensed Matter IIPHYS 204a Condensed Matter IIModern techniques such as effective fieldtheory, scaling, and the renormalizationgroup are introduced and used to studysolids, magnets, liquid crystals, andmacromolecules. Most of the theory isdeveloped on simple models and appliedexperiments. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Chakraborty

PHYS 210a High Energy Theoretical PhysicsPHYS 210a High Energy Theoretical PhysicsPHYS 210a High Energy Theoretical PhysicsPHYS 210a High Energy Theoretical PhysicsPHYS 210a High Energy Theoretical PhysicsSeminar ISeminar ISeminar ISeminar ISeminar IAnalysis of important recent developmentsin particle physics. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Lawrence

PHYS 210b High Energy TheoreticalPHYS 210b High Energy TheoreticalPHYS 210b High Energy TheoreticalPHYS 210b High Energy TheoreticalPHYS 210b High Energy TheoreticalPhysics Seminar IIPhysics Seminar IIPhysics Seminar IIPhysics Seminar IIPhysics Seminar IIA continuation of PHYS 210a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Lawrence

PHYS 213a Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213a Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213a Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213a Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213a Advanced ExaminationTutorial ITutorial ITutorial ITutorial ITutorial ISupervised preparation for the advancedexamination. Usually offered every year.Staff

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PHYS 213b Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213b Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213b Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213b Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213b Advanced ExaminationTutorial IITutorial IITutorial IITutorial IITutorial IISupervised preparation for the advancedexamination. Usually offered every year.Staff

PHYS 280a Advanced Readings andPHYS 280a Advanced Readings andPHYS 280a Advanced Readings andPHYS 280a Advanced Readings andPHYS 280a Advanced Readings andResearchResearchResearchResearchResearchStaff

PHYS 280b Advanced Readings andPHYS 280b Advanced Readings andPHYS 280b Advanced Readings andPHYS 280b Advanced Readings andPHYS 280b Advanced Readings andResearchResearchResearchResearchResearchStaff

PHYS 301a Astrophysics Seminar IPHYS 301a Astrophysics Seminar IPHYS 301a Astrophysics Seminar IPHYS 301a Astrophysics Seminar IPHYS 301a Astrophysics Seminar IAdvanced topics and current research inastrophysics are discussed. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Roberts

PHYS 301b Astrophysics Seminar IIPHYS 301b Astrophysics Seminar IIPHYS 301b Astrophysics Seminar IIPHYS 301b Astrophysics Seminar IIPHYS 301b Astrophysics Seminar IIA continuation of PHYS 301a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Wardle

PHYS 302a Particle Seminar IPHYS 302a Particle Seminar IPHYS 302a Particle Seminar IPHYS 302a Particle Seminar IPHYS 302a Particle Seminar ISeminar covers latest advances inelementary particle physics. Includesstudent presentations and invited speakers.Usually offered every year.Mr. Kirsch

PHYS 302b Particle Seminar IIPHYS 302b Particle Seminar IIPHYS 302b Particle Seminar IIPHYS 302b Particle Seminar IIPHYS 302b Particle Seminar IIA continuation of PHYS 302a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Blocker

PHYS 304a Condensed Matter Seminar IPHYS 304a Condensed Matter Seminar IPHYS 304a Condensed Matter Seminar IPHYS 304a Condensed Matter Seminar IPHYS 304a Condensed Matter Seminar IAnalysis and discussion of recent importantdevelopments in solid-state physics.Usually offered every year.Ms. Chakraborty

PHYS 304b Condensed Matter Seminar IIPHYS 304b Condensed Matter Seminar IIPHYS 304b Condensed Matter Seminar IIPHYS 304b Condensed Matter Seminar IIPHYS 304b Condensed Matter Seminar IIA continuation of PHYS 304a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Kondev

PHYS 305a Liquid Crystals IPHYS 305a Liquid Crystals IPHYS 305a Liquid Crystals IPHYS 305a Liquid Crystals IPHYS 305a Liquid Crystals IRecent advances in the physics of liquidcrystals and related systems such asmicroemulsions, colloidal suspensions, andpolymer solutions. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Meyer

PHYS 305b Liquid Crystals IIPHYS 305b Liquid Crystals IIPHYS 305b Liquid Crystals IIPHYS 305b Liquid Crystals IIPHYS 305b Liquid Crystals IIA continuation of PHYS 305a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Fraden

PHYS 349a Readings in Condensed MatterPHYS 349a Readings in Condensed MatterPHYS 349a Readings in Condensed MatterPHYS 349a Readings in Condensed MatterPHYS 349a Readings in Condensed MatterUsually offered every year.Ms. Chakraborty

PHYS 405d Experimental ElementaryPHYS 405d Experimental ElementaryPHYS 405d Experimental ElementaryPHYS 405d Experimental ElementaryPHYS 405d Experimental ElementaryParticle PhysicsParticle PhysicsParticle PhysicsParticle PhysicsParticle PhysicsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff

PHYS 409d Theoretical High EnergyPHYS 409d Theoretical High EnergyPHYS 409d Theoretical High EnergyPHYS 409d Theoretical High EnergyPHYS 409d Theoretical High EnergyPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Schnitzer

PHYS 417d Theoretical Condensed MatterPHYS 417d Theoretical Condensed MatterPHYS 417d Theoretical Condensed MatterPHYS 417d Theoretical Condensed MatterPHYS 417d Theoretical Condensed MatterPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsMs. Chakraborty and Mr. Kondev

PHYS 426d AstrophysicsPHYS 426d AstrophysicsPHYS 426d AstrophysicsPHYS 426d AstrophysicsPHYS 426d AstrophysicsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff

PHYS 431d Experimental Condensed-MatterPHYS 431d Experimental Condensed-MatterPHYS 431d Experimental Condensed-MatterPHYS 431d Experimental Condensed-MatterPHYS 431d Experimental Condensed-MatterPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff

PHYS 436d Biological PhysicsPHYS 436d Biological PhysicsPHYS 436d Biological PhysicsPHYS 436d Biological PhysicsPHYS 436d Biological PhysicsStaff




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PoliticsCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)Combined B.A / M.A.Master of ArtsDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorThe undergraduate curriculum is designed to prepare students forcareers in governmental and nongovernmental service, policyanalysis, journalism, law, and business, as well as for post-graduate work in political science. We are a department of“politics,” and encourage students to engage important issues.We require students to familiarize themselves with the waysothers have engaged important issues, from the classicalphilosophers whose works shape the Western political traditionsto the modern political theorists and practitioners who shape thepolitics of the issues and places covered in our courses.

Politics courses are designed to develop an understanding of thevarious ways societies organize themselves to manage conflictand cooperation and to make and implement public policy.Philosophical perspectives are provided primarily in the politicaltheory courses; the U.S. system is studied primarily in theAmerican politics courses; the politics of foreign countries arestudied primarily in the comparative politics courses; and therelations among states are studied primarily in the internationalpolitics courses.

Graduate Program in PoliticsGraduate Program in PoliticsGraduate Program in PoliticsGraduate Program in PoliticsGraduate Program in PoliticsThe graduate program in politics offers three degree programsleading to the degrees of Master of Arts in political science,Doctor of Philosophy in political science, or a joint Doctor ofPhilosophy in political science and social policy (with The HellerSchool for Social Policy and Management). The graduate programin political science is distinguished by methodological emphasison analytical case study, including comparative case study,rather than abstract mathematical modeling or statisticalanalysis. Substantive emphasis is on the politics of democraticand democratizing regimes. The graduate curriculum emphasizeslinkages among the patterns of American political development,contemporary American politics, and the politics of otherdeveloped and developing democratic systems. The graduatecurriculum also addresses the advanced industrial democracies of

Western Europe, the democratizing states of Eastern Europe, and theinternational political, economic, and military-security relationsamong these states. Ph.D. students receive training in each of themajor subfields of political science, including qualitative researchmethods, through graduate-level “field seminars.”

The graduate program features: (a) instruction in small seminarsunder close faculty supervision, (b) supervised independent studywithin the program, (c) supervised teaching assistantships, (d)opportunities for study in the consortium of universities in theBoston area, and (e) the opportunity to incorporate work in relatedand relevant fields, e.g., economics, history, and sociology.


Declaration of the major normally is completed during the secondsemester of the second year, in consultation with the departmentalundergraduate advising head. Students are strongly encouraged totake at least two or three politics courses during their first two yearsat Brandeis. These courses, which will count toward the nine-coursemajor requirement, are normally selected from among theintroductory courses, but may include more advanced courses orseminars, after consultation with the departmental undergraduateadvising head.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, givenin an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to this area of study. Normally, the student’sundergraduate training must be in a field of social sciences to beconsidered for admission to this program. Applicants are expected totake the Graduate Record Examination. Evidence of successfulgraduate study is highly desirable.


Steven Burg, ChairSteven Burg, ChairSteven Burg, ChairSteven Burg, ChairSteven Burg, ChairComparative politics. Ethnic politics. EastEuropean politics. Conflict resolution.

Jeffrey AbramsonJeffrey AbramsonJeffrey AbramsonJeffrey AbramsonJeffrey AbramsonPolitical theory. Constitutional law. Mediaand politics.

Robert ArtRobert ArtRobert ArtRobert ArtRobert ArtInternational relations. U.S. foreign policy.

Seyom BrownSeyom BrownSeyom BrownSeyom BrownSeyom BrownInternational relations. World politics.

Shai FeldmanShai FeldmanShai FeldmanShai FeldmanShai FeldmanInternational relations. Middle Eastpolitics.

Mari FitzduffMari FitzduffMari FitzduffMari FitzduffMari FitzduffConflict resolution. Coexistence.

Donald HindleyDonald HindleyDonald HindleyDonald HindleyDonald HindleyComparative politics. Southeast Asian andLatin American politics.

Jytte KlausenJytte KlausenJytte KlausenJytte KlausenJytte KlausenComparative politics. Western Europe.Political economy of advanced industrialsocieties.

Daniel Kryder, Graduate DirectorDaniel Kryder, Graduate DirectorDaniel Kryder, Graduate DirectorDaniel Kryder, Graduate DirectorDaniel Kryder, Graduate DirectorAmerican political development.

Martin LevinMartin LevinMartin LevinMartin LevinMartin LevinAmerican politics. Politics ofadministration.

Mingus Mapps, Florence Levy Kay Fellow inMingus Mapps, Florence Levy Kay Fellow inMingus Mapps, Florence Levy Kay Fellow inMingus Mapps, Florence Levy Kay Fellow inMingus Mapps, Florence Levy Kay Fellow inUrban PoliticsUrban PoliticsUrban PoliticsUrban PoliticsUrban PoliticsRace and American politics. Race,inequality, and public policy. Civil rightslaw and politics. Campaigns and elections.

George RossGeorge RossGeorge RossGeorge RossGeorge RossFrench and European politics.

Ralph Thaxton, Chair, East Asian StudiesRalph Thaxton, Chair, East Asian StudiesRalph Thaxton, Chair, East Asian StudiesRalph Thaxton, Chair, East Asian StudiesRalph Thaxton, Chair, East Asian StudiesComparative politics. East Asia. China.Comparative revolutions. Comparativedemocratic movements.

Eva ThorneEva ThorneEva ThorneEva ThorneEva ThorneInternational political economy.International institutions and Third Worlddevelopment. Latin American politics.

Peter Woll, Undergraduate Advising HeadPeter Woll, Undergraduate Advising HeadPeter Woll, Undergraduate Advising HeadPeter Woll, Undergraduate Advising HeadPeter Woll, Undergraduate Advising HeadAmerican politics and government.Administrative law. Congress.

Bernard Yack, Chair, History of IdeasBernard Yack, Chair, History of IdeasBernard Yack, Chair, History of IdeasBernard Yack, Chair, History of IdeasBernard Yack, Chair, History of IdeasPolitical theory. History of politicalthought. Nationalism. Cultural pluralism.

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A.A.A.A.A. All politics majors must complete satisfactorily at least ninesemester courses from among politics and cross-listed courses. Aminimum of five semester courses counted toward major creditmust be taught by faculty of the Department of Politics. Nocourse grade below a C will be given credit toward meeting therequirement of nine courses for the major.

B.B.B.B.B. No course taken pass/fail may count toward requirements forthe major.

C. C. C. C. C. With the approval of the departmental undergraduate advisinghead, students may receive politics credit for the major for up totwo semester courses satisfactorily completed at the Universityoutside of the politics department and its cross-listed courses.Such approval is subject to several limitations. First, as stated in(A), majors must complete satisfactorily at least five coursestaught by politics department faculty. Second, approval will begiven only where the nondepartmental courses are distinctlypolitics-oriented and exhibit a political science approach to thematerial. Third, in most circumstances, approval will not begiven for any nondepartmental courses when a comparablecourse exists within the politics department or its cross-listedofferings.

D.D.D.D.D. With the approval of the departmental undergraduate advisinghead, transfer students and those taking a year’s study abroadmay apply up to four semester courses taught elsewhere towardfulfilling the requirements for the major. Students who studyabroad for one semester may apply up to two semester courses.The five course requirement of (A), above, remains in effect.

E.E.E.E.E. All politics majors must as part of the overall departmentalrequirement of nine courses, complete satisfactorily (with a gradeof C or better) one course in each of the following subfields:political theory, American politics; comparative politics; andinternational politics. In addition, all politics majors mustcomplete satisfactorily (with a grade of C or better) one of thefollowing courses in the political theory subfield: POL 10a(Introduction to Political Theory); HIST 183b (Community andAlienation: Social Theory from Hegel to Freud); POL 184a(Utopia and Power in Modern Political Thought); POL 186b(Classical Political Thought); POL 187b Conservative PoliticalThought; POL 189a (Marx, Nietzche, and Twentieth-CenturyRadicalism); HIST 133a (Politics of the Enlightenment); POL192b (Topics in Law and Political Theory), or POL 195b(American Political Thought).

F.F.F.F.F. The department strongly recommends that majors completeintroductory courses in at least three of the subfields by the endof the sophomore year. These introductory courses include POL10a (Introduction to Political Theory), POL 11b (ComparativeGovernment: Europe), POL 14b (Introduction to AmericanGovernment), and POL 15a (Introduction to InternationalRelations). Majors should consult with their politics advisorswhen selecting courses.

G.G.G.G.G. All politics majors are required to complete one departmentalseminar, usually during the junior and senior years, and arestrongly urged to complete at least two.

H.H.H.H.H. Admission to the departmental honors program requirescompletion of at least five courses in politics, including onedepartmental seminar, and a GPA in politics of at least 3.20 bythe end of the junior year. Candidates for departmental honorsare required to (1) enroll in POL 99d under the direction of theirthesis advisor; (2) participate in the honors colloquium under thedirection of the head of the politics honors program; and (3)complete the politics major. Students enrolled in POL 99d canreceive up to two course credits for their completed work, andthis will count toward the nine-course requirement.

I. I. I. I. I. With the permission of the instructor, third- and fourth-yearpolitics majors may enroll in politics graduate courses for majorcredit.


Students considering a minor in politics are strongly encouraged totake at least two politics courses during their first two years atBrandeis. At least one of these should be an introductory course.Students should contact the departmental undergraduate advisor inorder to initiate the process of declaring a minor.

A. A. A. A. A. All politics minors must complete satisfactorily at least fivesemester courses from among politics and cross-listed courses. Aminimum of four semester courses counted toward minor credit mustbe taught by faculty of the Department of Politics.

B. B. B. B. B. No course grade below C will be given credit toward the minor. Nocourse taken pass/fail may be counted toward the minor.

C. C. C. C. C. Not more than two introductory politics course (POL 10a, 11b,14b, or 15a).

D. D. D. D. D. At least one departmental seminar course.

E. E. E. E. E. At least one course in each of two sub-fields with the department(Political Theory, International Politics, Comparative Politics,American Politics).

F. F. F. F. F. Politics minors are not eligible for the departmental honorsprogram, or for enrollment in politics graduate courses.


This program is designed to enable exceptional undergraduates toearn two degrees simultaneously during their period of study atBrandeis University. Admission to the program requires an overallGPA of 3.33 and a GPA in politics of 3.50 (based on the completion ofat least six politics courses, five of which having been taught bypolitics department faculty) by the end of their fifth semester (usuallyfall term of the junior year). Students must apply to the programthrough the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences by March 1 of thejunior year. Their applications will be considered along with those ofexternal applicants to the M.A. Program. The program requires thecompletion of 38 courses, six courses beyond the 32 required forcompletion of the B.A. degree. These six courses will notnotnotnotnot be countedtoward the completion of the nine courses required for thecompletion of the politics major. Students must complete thefollowing: two graduate field seminars; two upper-level politicscourses (taken for graduate credit with the permission of theinstructor and the politics graduate director); POL 350a and 350b(Master’s Project)—under the direction of a member of the politicsfaculty. A completed master’s thesis will be accepted forsimultaneous consideration for undergraduate honors in politics.

All candidates for the combined B.A./M.A. must complete allrequirements for the program by the end of their eighth semester (forthose entering as freshmen). If the requirements for the M.A. portionare not complete at that time, then the student is eligible only for theB.A. degree.

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The Department of Politics offers a Master of Arts program forpart-time or full-time students. Full-time students will beexpected to complete the course work in one year, and may takeup to another year to complete a master’s project. Part-timestudents, with the approval of the department, may take up tofour years to complete the required courses and a master’sproject. Students desiring to continue their studies toward thePh.D. must apply for admission to that program.

Course RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsStudents will be required to complete eight courses (with a gradeof B- or better) as follows: oneoneoneoneone of the core field graduate seminarsPOL 213a (Comparative Political Institutions and Public Policy),214a (International Relations), 215a (American PoliticalDevelopment), or 216a (Liberalism and Its Critics); fivefivefivefivefive coursesfrom more specialized offerings, i.e., from graduate-level courses(special topics courses or field seminars, as appropriate),seminars, and upper-level undergraduate courses (seminars andadvanced lecture classes) that offer additional work for graduatecredit; and a two-semestertwo-semestertwo-semestertwo-semestertwo-semester sequence of directed studyculminating in a completed master’s project, which can be anoriginal research project, a comprehensive literature review (acritique of a subfield of political science), or another type ofundertaking that is appropriate for the student’s course of study.


Degree of Master of ArtsDegree of Master of ArtsDegree of Master of ArtsDegree of Master of ArtsDegree of Master of ArtsIf the core seminar in the student’s area of interest is not taughtthe year the student is in residence, the graduate advisor (inconsultation with the student and his/her advisor) will designatean alternative course that will provide the student an overview ofthat field.

If appropriate, students may substitute other classes to fulfill thecourse requirements. All substitutions must be approved by thestudent’s advisor and the politics department graduatecommittee.


Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThe student must complete three years in residence and aminimum of 12 term courses. The graduate curriculum has twomain parts: a core curriculum and a special area of competency.Each graduate student is required to take all five core courses:American Political Development, Liberalism and its Critics,Comparative Political Institutions and Public Policy, The UnitedStates and World Politics, and Research Methods andMethodology. In addition, students are required to take a SpecialArea of Competency Independent Study in their fourth semester.

There are six special areas of competency for students to choosefrom (these are not exhaustive and students may offer otherspecial areas subject to approval of the Graduate Committee):American Political Development; American Foreign Policy:Defense, Economic, and Human Rights Issues; The Welfare Statein Comparative Perspective; Law and Politics; Environmentaland Regulatory Politics; and Democratic Citizenship and EthnicIdentity.

Within each special area chosen, students are expected to have abroad knowledge of the major theoretical and analytical approaches,a more intensive familiarity with one or more functional subareas,and, where appropriate, special expertise in particular geographicareas and historical periods.

The standard work load for full-time students is at least threecourses in each term of their first two years of study. Fourth coursesand audits are encouraged, but the load is deliberately set so thatthe student may supplement his or her regular course work withindependent reading and scholarship. Reading courses will not beoffered to first-semester students and will be discouraged generallyduring the first year. By the outset of the second year, studentsshould have identified their special area of competency and shouldmake this known to their advisor and the graduate advising head.

Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementThe development of college-level teaching competency is an integralpart of the department’s professional training for the Ph.D. Allfunded students are required to serve as teaching fellows and toparticipate in the departmental graduate proseminar (POL 340d), ayear-long, noncredit course focused on professional development,including teaching competency.

Research Tools RequirementResearch Tools RequirementResearch Tools RequirementResearch Tools RequirementResearch Tools RequirementEach student is required to eithereithereithereithereither pass a language examination(normally administered within the program) designed to test for areading knowledge of a foreign language sufficient to conductdoctoral dissertation research ororororor pass with a B- or better courseworkin statistics approved by the graduate advising head.

Neither courses taken in conjunction with the languageexamination nor statistics courses may be counted for course credittoward the Ph.D.

Evaluation of First YearEvaluation of First YearEvaluation of First YearEvaluation of First YearEvaluation of First YearAt the end of each student’s first year in the graduate program, therewill be a consultation between the student and two members of theprogram to evaluate the student’s academic progress to determinewhether the student should be allowed to continue in the programand to help plan the student’s subsequent work.

Qualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsNormally, at the beginning of the fifth semester, a formal oral andwritten examination for candidacy for the Ph.D. is given coveringthe core curriculum and the student’s special area of competency.Each student takes a written exam on the core curriculum (earlySeptember) and an oral exam on the core and special area ofcompetency (mid-September).

Students who satisfactorily complete the Ph.D. qualifyingexaminations must submit a dissertation prospectus by the end ofthe sixth term in the program. Extension of this line requiresapproval by the department’s graduate committee.

Dissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseThe dissertation will be completed under the supervision of anappropriate member of the department’s faculty. The dissertationproposal must be sponsored by a committee of at least two membersof the faculty appointed by the department’s graduate advising headin consultation with the graduate committee. It is assumed that thewriting of the dissertation will take at least one year and, barringexceptional circumstances, not more than two-and-one-half years.The student must successfully defend the dissertation at a FinalOral Examination conducted by his or her two departmentalsupervisors and another faculty member from outside thedepartment or from another university.

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Requirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofPhilosophy in Political Science and Social Policy (withPhilosophy in Political Science and Social Policy (withPhilosophy in Political Science and Social Policy (withPhilosophy in Political Science and Social Policy (withPhilosophy in Political Science and Social Policy (withThe Heller School for Social Policy and Management)The Heller School for Social Policy and Management)The Heller School for Social Policy and Management)The Heller School for Social Policy and Management)The Heller School for Social Policy and Management)

Please note that admissionn to this degree program has beensuspended.

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThe student must complete three years in residence andcomplete a minimum of 18 courses. At least nine of thesecourses must be offered in the politics department. Four of thenine politics courses must be the core courses: AmericanPolitical Development, Liberalism and Its Critics, ComparativePolitical Institutions and Public Policy, and The United Statesand World Politics. (The core course requirement of InternationalRelations may be fulfilled with an appropriate substitute.) Aminimum of nine courses must be taken in The Heller School forSocial Policy and Management.

Research Tools RequirementResearch Tools RequirementResearch Tools RequirementResearch Tools RequirementResearch Tools RequirementStudents must complete at least one statistics course (usually HS401b [Research Methods]).For certain specializations, proficiency (as determined byexamination) in a foreign language may be required. Languagecourses taken in preparation for the examination will not becounted for course credit toward the Ph.D. degree.

Qualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsStudents must fulfill comprehensive exam requirements in thepolitics department and The Heller School. Students must complete a“comprehensive paper” as required by The Heller School curriculum.For the politics department, students must complete a formal oral andwritten examination for candidacy for the Ph.D. covering the corecourses and all elective politics courses. This examination isnormally administered at the beginning of the student’s fifthsemester.

Dissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationThe student’s dissertation committee will consist of five people: twofaculty members each from the politics department and The HellerSchool and another faculty member from outside the department oroutside the University. The student must successfully defend thedissertation at a final oral examination conducted by his or herdissertation committee.


Course SubgroupingsCourse SubgroupingsCourse SubgroupingsCourse SubgroupingsCourse SubgroupingsIntroductory Courses (POL 10a-15a)American Politics (POL 14b and POL 101a-126a)Comparative Politics (POL 11b and POL 127a-159a)International Politics (POL 15a and POL 160b-180b)Political Theory and Methods (POL10a and POL 181b-196b)Seminars for Graduate Students (POL 212a-216b)Supervised Study for Graduate Students (POL 302a and above)



POL 10a Introduction to Political TheoryPOL 10a Introduction to Political TheoryPOL 10a Introduction to Political TheoryPOL 10a Introduction to Political TheoryPOL 10a Introduction to Political Theory[ ss ]Open to first-year students.Examination of classical political texts andmodern writings for insights on centralproblems of political discourse such aspower and authority, human nature,freedom, obligation, justice, and theorganization of the state. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Abramson or Mr. Yack

POL 11b Introduction to ComparativePOL 11b Introduction to ComparativePOL 11b Introduction to ComparativePOL 11b Introduction to ComparativePOL 11b Introduction to ComparativeGovernment: EuropeGovernment: EuropeGovernment: EuropeGovernment: EuropeGovernment: Europe[ ss ]Open to first-year students.Introduction to basic concepts incomparative politics through study of thegovernment and politics of Europeandemocracies. Usually offered every year.Mr. Burg or Ms. Klausen

POL 14b Introduction to AmericanPOL 14b Introduction to AmericanPOL 14b Introduction to AmericanPOL 14b Introduction to AmericanPOL 14b Introduction to AmericanGovernmentGovernmentGovernmentGovernmentGovernment[ ss ]Open to first-year students.Analysis of American political institutions;Congress, Presidency, Supreme Court,bureaucracy, political parties, pressuregroups, and problems of governmentaldecision-making in relation to specific areasof public policy. Usually offered everysemester.Mr. Woll

POL 15a Introduction to InternationalPOL 15a Introduction to InternationalPOL 15a Introduction to InternationalPOL 15a Introduction to InternationalPOL 15a Introduction to InternationalRelationsRelationsRelationsRelationsRelations[ ss ]General introduction to internationalpolitics, emphasizing the essentialcharacteristics of the international systemas a basis for understanding the foreignpolicy of individual countries. Analysis ofcauses of war, conditions of peace, patternsof influence, the nature of the world’spolitical economy, global environmentalissues, human rights, and prospects forinternational organizations. Open to first-year students. Usually offered everysemester.Mr. Art or Mr. Brown

POL 98a Independent StudyPOL 98a Independent StudyPOL 98a Independent StudyPOL 98a Independent StudyPOL 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

POL 98b Independent StudyPOL 98b Independent StudyPOL 98b Independent StudyPOL 98b Independent StudyPOL 98b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

POL 99a Senior Research: Honors ThesisPOL 99a Senior Research: Honors ThesisPOL 99a Senior Research: Honors ThesisPOL 99a Senior Research: Honors ThesisPOL 99a Senior Research: Honors ThesisStudents will consult with the head of thepolitics honors program before beingassigned to a professor for the supervisionof their theses and will participate in abiweekly colloquium. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

POL 99b Senior Research: Honors ThesisPOL 99b Senior Research: Honors ThesisPOL 99b Senior Research: Honors ThesisPOL 99b Senior Research: Honors ThesisPOL 99b Senior Research: Honors ThesisStudents will consult with the head of thepolitics honors program before beingassigned to a professor for the supervisionof their theses and will participate in abiweekly colloquium. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

POL 99d Senior Research: Honors ThesisPOL 99d Senior Research: Honors ThesisPOL 99d Senior Research: Honors ThesisPOL 99d Senior Research: Honors ThesisPOL 99d Senior Research: Honors ThesisStudents will consult with the head of thepolitics honors program before beingassigned to a professor for the supervisionof their theses and will participate in abiweekly colloquium. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

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POL 101a Parties, Interest Groups, andPOL 101a Parties, Interest Groups, andPOL 101a Parties, Interest Groups, andPOL 101a Parties, Interest Groups, andPOL 101a Parties, Interest Groups, andPublic OpinionPublic OpinionPublic OpinionPublic OpinionPublic Opinion[ ss ]Role and organization of political parties,interest groups, and public opinion in theAmerican political system. Emphasis onhistorical development and current politicalbehavior in the United States in relation toAmerican democratic theory. Comparisonwith other countries to illuminate U.S.practice. Usually offered every second year.Staff

POL 103b Seminar: Political LeadershipPOL 103b Seminar: Political LeadershipPOL 103b Seminar: Political LeadershipPOL 103b Seminar: Political LeadershipPOL 103b Seminar: Political Leadership[ ss ]Examines political leadership throughbiographies, autobiographies, andbiographical fiction. These are used to helpus understand and compare different modesof political leadership, including the“apolitical-rationalist” (McGeorge Bundy),“political” (Lincoln, Johnson, Truman), andthe ostensibly “non-political expert”(Robert Moses). Usually offered every year.Mr. Levin

POL 105a Elections in AmericaPOL 105a Elections in AmericaPOL 105a Elections in AmericaPOL 105a Elections in AmericaPOL 105a Elections in America[ ss ]Examines modern campaigns and electionsto the United States presidency andCongress. Topics include the influence ofpartisanship, policy differences, andcandidate images on the vote; the impact ofmoney on campaigns; the role of the massmedia; and the differences amongpresidential, Senate, and House elections.Usually offered every third year.Staff

POL 108a Social Movements in AmericanPOL 108a Social Movements in AmericanPOL 108a Social Movements in AmericanPOL 108a Social Movements in AmericanPOL 108a Social Movements in AmericanPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPolitics[ ss ]Analysis of American mass politicalmovements and their influences onAmerican politics. Topics include therelationship between social movements andinterest groups, the evolution of socialmovements into political parties, and casestudies of specific political movements.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Kryder

POL 110a Media, Politics, and SocietyPOL 110a Media, Politics, and SocietyPOL 110a Media, Politics, and SocietyPOL 110a Media, Politics, and SocietyPOL 110a Media, Politics, and Society[ ss ]A broad-based inquiry into the role of themedia in contemporary American society,with special emphasis on the politicalimpact of the media, the ethics of goodreporting, the rise of new technologies, andcurrent legal issues regarding freedom ofthe press. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Abramson

POL 111a The American CongressPOL 111a The American CongressPOL 111a The American CongressPOL 111a The American CongressPOL 111a The American Congress[ ss ]The structure and behavior of the Congress.Emphasis on the way member incentives forreelection, power on Capitol Hill, and goodpublic policy shape Congress. Usuallyoffered every second year.Staff

POL 112a National Government of thePOL 112a National Government of thePOL 112a National Government of thePOL 112a National Government of thePOL 112a National Government of theUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States[ ss ]The roles played by Congress, the president,the bureaucracy, and the courts in policymaking at the national level. Contrastingperspectives, incentives, and capabilities ofeach institution; formation of coalitionsacross institutional lines; and changes ininstitutions over time. Usually offeredevery third year.Staff

POL 113b The American PresidencyPOL 113b The American PresidencyPOL 113b The American PresidencyPOL 113b The American PresidencyPOL 113b The American Presidency[ ss ]Philosophical and historical origins of thepresidency, examining the constitutionalrole of the chief executive. Historicaldevelopment of the presidency, particularlythe emergence of the modern presidencyduring the 20th century. Contemporaryrelationships between the presidency andthe electorate, as well as the other branchesof government. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Kryder

POL 114b The Politics of Poverty andPOL 114b The Politics of Poverty andPOL 114b The Politics of Poverty andPOL 114b The Politics of Poverty andPOL 114b The Politics of Poverty andWelfare PolicyWelfare PolicyWelfare PolicyWelfare PolicyWelfare Policy[ ss ]Examines the modern debate about thecauses and remedies for persistent urbanpoverty and places that debate in itshistorical and political context. Sourcesinclude works on poverty from sociology,economics, anthropology, history, andpolitical science. Usually offered everyfourth year.Staff

POL 115a Constitutional LawPOL 115a Constitutional LawPOL 115a Constitutional LawPOL 115a Constitutional LawPOL 115a Constitutional Law[ ss ]Analysis of core principles of constitutionallaw as formulated by the Supreme Court.Primary focus on the First Amendment, theequal protection and due process clauses,federalism, the commerce clause, and theseparation of powers. Emphasis also on themoral values and political theories thatform our constitutional system. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Woll

POL 115b Seminar: Constitutional Law andPOL 115b Seminar: Constitutional Law andPOL 115b Seminar: Constitutional Law andPOL 115b Seminar: Constitutional Law andPOL 115b Seminar: Constitutional Law andTheoryTheoryTheoryTheoryTheory[ ss ]Advanced research seminar on selectedissues of constitutional law. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Woll

POL 116b Civil Liberties in AmericaPOL 116b Civil Liberties in AmericaPOL 116b Civil Liberties in AmericaPOL 116b Civil Liberties in AmericaPOL 116b Civil Liberties in America[ ss ]The history and politics of civil libertiesand civil rights in the United States, withemphasis on the period from World War I tothe present. Emphasis on freedom ofspeech, religion, abortion, privacy, racialdiscrimination, and affirmative action.Readings from Supreme Court cases andinfluential works by historians and politicalphilosophers. Usually offered every year.Mr. Abramson

POL 117a Administrative LawPOL 117a Administrative LawPOL 117a Administrative LawPOL 117a Administrative LawPOL 117a Administrative Law[ ss ]The role of administrative agencies inlawmaking and adjudication. Emphasis onthe problem of defining and protecting thepublic interest, as well as the rights ofindividuals and groups directly involved inadministrative proceedings. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Woll

POL 118b Courts, Politics, and PublicPOL 118b Courts, Politics, and PublicPOL 118b Courts, Politics, and PublicPOL 118b Courts, Politics, and PublicPOL 118b Courts, Politics, and PublicPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicy[ ss ]Prerequisite: POL 14b.Analyzes the political role of Americancourts, examining the politics of judicialappointments, the role of legal mobilizationand strategy, and the capacity of courts toproduce social change. Focuses on politicalscience case studies that place the actionsof courts in the larger framework ofAmerican politics. Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

POL 119a Reinventing GovernmentPOL 119a Reinventing GovernmentPOL 119a Reinventing GovernmentPOL 119a Reinventing GovernmentPOL 119a Reinventing Government[ ss ]An examination of effective strategies thatmake government work. Particularemphasis on the problem of implementinginnovation with the focus on the tools formanagers to become innovators. Osborne’sclassic Reinventing Government is used asthe standard to compare its critique.Usually offered every year.Mr. Levin

POL 120b Seminar: The New Politics ofPOL 120b Seminar: The New Politics ofPOL 120b Seminar: The New Politics ofPOL 120b Seminar: The New Politics ofPOL 120b Seminar: The New Politics ofPublic PolicymakingPublic PolicymakingPublic PolicymakingPublic PolicymakingPublic Policymaking[ ss ]Has a new form of public policymakingdeveloped in American nationalgovernment over the past few decades? Ifso, what is its nature? Why, despiteconservative presidential election victories,have new and expensive programscontinued to be initiated? Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Levin

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POL 122b Seminar: Policy Analysis andPOL 122b Seminar: Policy Analysis andPOL 122b Seminar: Policy Analysis andPOL 122b Seminar: Policy Analysis andPOL 122b Seminar: Policy Analysis andPolicy ImplementationPolicy ImplementationPolicy ImplementationPolicy ImplementationPolicy Implementation[ ss ]Development of a framework for policyanalysis that integrates economic tools andpolitical science thinking. Application ofthis “political economy” approach toseveral problems and cases. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

POL 124a Race and Politics in the UnitedPOL 124a Race and Politics in the UnitedPOL 124a Race and Politics in the UnitedPOL 124a Race and Politics in the UnitedPOL 124a Race and Politics in the UnitedStatesStatesStatesStatesStates[ ss ]Focuses on how attributes of racialdifference shape American politicalinstitutions and our civil and public life.Usually offered every second year.Staff

POL 125a Women in American PoliticsPOL 125a Women in American PoliticsPOL 125a Women in American PoliticsPOL 125a Women in American PoliticsPOL 125a Women in American Politics[ ss ]Addresses three major dimensions ofwomen’s political participation: socialreform and women-identified issues;women’s organizations and institutions;and women politicians, electoral politics,and party identification. Covers historicalcontext and contemporary developments inwomen’s political activity. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

POL 126b Seminar: Ideas and IntellectualsPOL 126b Seminar: Ideas and IntellectualsPOL 126b Seminar: Ideas and IntellectualsPOL 126b Seminar: Ideas and IntellectualsPOL 126b Seminar: Ideas and Intellectualsin Politicsin Politicsin Politicsin Politicsin Politics[ ss ]The role of ideas and intellectuals inpolitics from the perspectives of politicaltheory, American, and comparative politics.Emphasizes the interaction of ideas,institutions, and interests, along withnormative judgments as to the desirabilityof intellectuals as political actors. Usuallyoffered every second year.Staff

POL 127a Ending Deadly ConflictPOL 127a Ending Deadly ConflictPOL 127a Ending Deadly ConflictPOL 127a Ending Deadly ConflictPOL 127a Ending Deadly Conflict[ ss wi ]Examines strategies for ending violentinternal (primarily ethnic) conflicts, withemphasis on identifying conditionsconducive to negotiated settlements. Casestudies are examined in light of analyticalliterature. Usually offered every year.Mr. Burg

POL 127b Seminar: Managing EthnicPOL 127b Seminar: Managing EthnicPOL 127b Seminar: Managing EthnicPOL 127b Seminar: Managing EthnicPOL 127b Seminar: Managing EthnicConflictConflictConflictConflictConflict[ ss wi ]Comparative study of the sources andcharacter of interethnic conflict, withemphasis on the processes by which groupsbecome politicized, and the strategies andtechniques for managing conflict in ademocratic system. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Burg

POL 128a The Politics of Revolution: StatePOL 128a The Politics of Revolution: StatePOL 128a The Politics of Revolution: StatePOL 128a The Politics of Revolution: StatePOL 128a The Politics of Revolution: StateViolence and Popular Insurgency in theViolence and Popular Insurgency in theViolence and Popular Insurgency in theViolence and Popular Insurgency in theViolence and Popular Insurgency in theThird WorldThird WorldThird WorldThird WorldThird World[ nw ss ]Introduction to 20th-century revolutionarymovements in the Third World, focusing onthe emergence of peasant-based resistanceand revolution in the world beyond theWest, and on the role of state violence inprovoking popular involvement in protest,rebellion, and insurgency. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Thaxton

POL 129a East European PoliticsPOL 129a East European PoliticsPOL 129a East European PoliticsPOL 129a East European PoliticsPOL 129a East European Politics[ ss ]Politics and society in the post-Communiststates of Eastern Europe, drawing generallessons about the relationships amongsocial modernization, nationalism, anddemocratic transition. Usually offered everyfourth year.Mr. Burg

POL 130a Globalization and the ChallengePOL 130a Globalization and the ChallengePOL 130a Globalization and the ChallengePOL 130a Globalization and the ChallengePOL 130a Globalization and the Challengeof Decocratization in Asiaof Decocratization in Asiaof Decocratization in Asiaof Decocratization in Asiaof Decocratization in Asia[ ss ]Prerequisite: Preference given to declaredpolitics, international and global studies,and east Asian studies majors.A study of Asia’s rise in the global politicalcommunity, with special attention to whyand how different Asian nations haveembraced democratic and authoritarianmodels of development, the promise andperils of each model, both for social justiceand political stability and the place of eachnation in the new world order. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Thaxton

POL 131b Social Movements in LatinPOL 131b Social Movements in LatinPOL 131b Social Movements in LatinPOL 131b Social Movements in LatinPOL 131b Social Movements in LatinAmericaAmericaAmericaAmericaAmerica[ ss ]Origins, dynamics, and social and culturalimpact of movements among indigenousgroups, women, peasants, blacks in LatinAmerica since the 1980s. Comparativestudy of other social movements in LatinAmerica and elsewhere in the world.Usually offered every year.Ms. Thorne

POL 132b Political Economy of LatinPOL 132b Political Economy of LatinPOL 132b Political Economy of LatinPOL 132b Political Economy of LatinPOL 132b Political Economy of LatinAmericaAmericaAmericaAmericaAmerica[ ss ]Examines the paradox that increasingeconomic, technological, and democraticdevelopment in Latin America has producedgreater inequality and deeper economiccrisis, and the popular responses to thesedevelopments. Usually offered every year.Ms. Thorne

POL 136b Politics and Society in ModernPOL 136b Politics and Society in ModernPOL 136b Politics and Society in ModernPOL 136b Politics and Society in ModernPOL 136b Politics and Society in ModernFranceFranceFranceFranceFrance[ ss ]France since 1945, with emphasis on theFourth and Fifth Republics, and the roles ofFrance in the development of contemporaryEurope. Usually offered every year.Mr. Ross

POL 140a Politics of AfricaPOL 140a Politics of AfricaPOL 140a Politics of AfricaPOL 140a Politics of AfricaPOL 140a Politics of Africa[ nw ss ]Political transformation in Africa from therise of nationalism to the search foreffective governance and development. Casestudies may include Nigeria, Tanzania,Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Madagascar, and SouthAfrica. Usually offered every year.Staff

POL 144a Latin American Politics IPOL 144a Latin American Politics IPOL 144a Latin American Politics IPOL 144a Latin American Politics IPOL 144a Latin American Politics I[ nw ss ]Revolution, order, and regime transition innorthern Latin America. Specificexamination of the Mexican and Cubanrevolutions and their outcomes. POL 144ais independent of POL 144b. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Hindley

POL 144b Latin American Politics IIPOL 144b Latin American Politics IIPOL 144b Latin American Politics IIPOL 144b Latin American Politics IIPOL 144b Latin American Politics II[ nw ss ]Emphasis on elite control, the military, thepolitical role of populist politics, and theuncertain process of democratization. Braziland Argentina are examined specifically.POL 144b is independent of POL 144a.Usually offered every year.Mr. Hindley

POL 145b The Islamic Challenge: PoliticsPOL 145b The Islamic Challenge: PoliticsPOL 145b The Islamic Challenge: PoliticsPOL 145b The Islamic Challenge: PoliticsPOL 145b The Islamic Challenge: Politicsand Religion in the Westand Religion in the Westand Religion in the Westand Religion in the Westand Religion in the West[ ss ]Few issues have caused more public furorthan the accommodation of Islam in Europeand the United States. It is often overlookedthat Muslims are developing theinstitutions of their faith in societies thatoffer everyone the freedom of choice andexpression. This seminar looks at religiousdiscrimination as a barrier to the civic andpolitical inclusion of Muslim immigrants,the responses of governments, courts, andthe general public, and what we know aboutthe balance among “fundamentalist, ““moderate,” and “progressive” Muslimviewpoints. Usually offered every year.Ms. Klausen

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POL 146b Seminar: Topics in RevolutionsPOL 146b Seminar: Topics in RevolutionsPOL 146b Seminar: Topics in RevolutionsPOL 146b Seminar: Topics in RevolutionsPOL 146b Seminar: Topics in Revolutionsin the Third Worldin the Third Worldin the Third Worldin the Third Worldin the Third World[ nw ss ]May be repeated for credit with permissionof the instructor.Explores revolutionary situations,revolutionary movements (successful andunsuccessful), and revolutionary regimes inthe Third World since World War II.Specific topics may vary from year to year.Usually offered every year.Mr. Hindley

POL 147a The Government and Politics ofPOL 147a The Government and Politics ofPOL 147a The Government and Politics ofPOL 147a The Government and Politics ofPOL 147a The Government and Politics ofChinaChinaChinaChinaChina[ nw ss ]Introduction to major themes of Chinesepolitics, emphasizing the rise of theChinese Communists and the post-1949trends in domestic politics, while alsosurveying historical, sociological, andcultural influences in Chinese politics.Attention to the nature of the traditionalstate, impact of colonialism, nationalrevolution, and the course of contemporarystate development. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Thaxton

POL 148a Seminar: Contemporary ChinesePOL 148a Seminar: Contemporary ChinesePOL 148a Seminar: Contemporary ChinesePOL 148a Seminar: Contemporary ChinesePOL 148a Seminar: Contemporary ChinesePoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPolitics[ nw ss ]A broad and in-depth understanding of keyissues in contemporary Chinese politics—China after 1949. Emphasis on the role ofthe state in promoting economicdevelopment, social betterment, politicalstability, and justice. Special attention tothe Tiananmen Protest Movement of 1989.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Thaxton

POL 149a Germany and EuropeanPOL 149a Germany and EuropeanPOL 149a Germany and EuropeanPOL 149a Germany and EuropeanPOL 149a Germany and EuropeanUnificationUnificationUnificationUnificationUnification[ ss ]Course to be taught at Brandeis summerprogram in Berlin.Examines the political structure, formation,and development of the European Union, aswell as Germany’s role in the process ofEuropean unification. With specialemphasis on the analysis of the politicalchallenges that lie ahead, the integration ofEastern European countries and itsconsequences. Usually offered everysummer.Mr. Maleck

POL 150a Politics of Southeast AsiaPOL 150a Politics of Southeast AsiaPOL 150a Politics of Southeast AsiaPOL 150a Politics of Southeast AsiaPOL 150a Politics of Southeast Asia[ nw ss ]Introduction to the politics of modernSoutheast Asia, with the focus on theindigenous peoples and their cultures,societies, and histories. The greatly changedand changing political systems of Indonesiaand Thailand are examined individually insome depth. Usually offered every year.Mr. Hindley

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POL 151a Cultural Pluralism andPOL 151a Cultural Pluralism andPOL 151a Cultural Pluralism andPOL 151a Cultural Pluralism andPOL 151a Cultural Pluralism andDemocratic GovernanceDemocratic GovernanceDemocratic GovernanceDemocratic GovernanceDemocratic Governance[ ss wi ]Prerequisites: Sophomore or junior classstanding and at least two prior politicscourses.How liberal democracies respond to thesocial and political challenges of linguistic,cultural, religious, racial, and genderdifferences. Examines legal, political, andnormative issues arising out of thesedifferences, and the implications of variousresponses for the stability of a liberaldemocratic state. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Burg

POL 152a Seminar: The Political EconomyPOL 152a Seminar: The Political EconomyPOL 152a Seminar: The Political EconomyPOL 152a Seminar: The Political EconomyPOL 152a Seminar: The Political Economyof Advanced Industrial Democraciesof Advanced Industrial Democraciesof Advanced Industrial Democraciesof Advanced Industrial Democraciesof Advanced Industrial Democracies[ ss ]Introduction to the history and theory ofpolitical economy, paying particularattention to the relationship betweencapitalism and democracy. Analysis of thescope and role of government in theeconomies of the advanced industrialdemocracies (Western Europe and NorthAmerica since 1945). Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Klausen

POL 153a The New Europe: EuropeanPOL 153a The New Europe: EuropeanPOL 153a The New Europe: EuropeanPOL 153a The New Europe: EuropeanPOL 153a The New Europe: EuropeanEconomic and Political IntegrationEconomic and Political IntegrationEconomic and Political IntegrationEconomic and Political IntegrationEconomic and Political Integration[ ss ]The institutions and policymakingprocesses of the European Union (EU).Western European political and economicintegration since 1945 and the resurgence ofEuropean integration since the mid-1980s.Social policy issues, policy harmonizationand economic integration, Europeancitizenship, and the reorientation ofnational politics in response to communityexpansion. The future of European unityand national cultures. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Ross

POL 154a Seminar: CitizenshipPOL 154a Seminar: CitizenshipPOL 154a Seminar: CitizenshipPOL 154a Seminar: CitizenshipPOL 154a Seminar: Citizenship[ ss ]Liberal theory presumes the progress ofhistory to be, in the words of John StuartMill, a gradual “doing away with privilege.”Examines the frontiers of social andpolitical justice through readings drawnfrom literature, political science, andhistory. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Klausen

POL 155b German Political DevelopmentPOL 155b German Political DevelopmentPOL 155b German Political DevelopmentPOL 155b German Political DevelopmentPOL 155b German Political Developmentafter 1945after 1945after 1945after 1945after 1945[ ss ]Examines the creation of the FederalRepublic of Germany, the development ofliberal political culture in Germany, andthe extremist challenges. Reunification andGermany’s relationship with Europe andinternational organizations are alsodiscussed. Textbook material will mixGerman novels and films with politicalscience texts. Usually offered every year.Ms. Klausen

POL 156b West European Political SystemsPOL 156b West European Political SystemsPOL 156b West European Political SystemsPOL 156b West European Political SystemsPOL 156b West European Political Systems[ ss ]The comparative politics of WesternEurope. Focuses on the development ofpolitical parties and social movements inBritain, France, and Germany—particularlysince 1945—to determine how they affectpolicies and the citizenry’s participation inmodern democracies. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Klausen or Mr. Ross

POL 157b Building a New Europe: Politics,POL 157b Building a New Europe: Politics,POL 157b Building a New Europe: Politics,POL 157b Building a New Europe: Politics,POL 157b Building a New Europe: Politics,Economics, Societies, and CultureEconomics, Societies, and CultureEconomics, Societies, and CultureEconomics, Societies, and CultureEconomics, Societies, and Culture[ ss ]Survey of the most important contemporaryissues in the creation of a new integratedEurope, including boundaries, economics,governance, defense, culture, and the futureof European-U.S. relations. Discussionswith leading European academics and policypractitioners. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Ross

POL 158b Comparative Perspectives on thePOL 158b Comparative Perspectives on thePOL 158b Comparative Perspectives on thePOL 158b Comparative Perspectives on thePOL 158b Comparative Perspectives on theLaw and Politics of Group RightsLaw and Politics of Group RightsLaw and Politics of Group RightsLaw and Politics of Group RightsLaw and Politics of Group Rights[ ss ]Prerequisites: POL 11b or POL 14b.The creation of new group rights fordisadvantaged populations in democraticstates through constitutional reform andaffirmative action, and the legal andpolitical dilemmas raised by efforts toimplement these rights. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Klausen

POL 159a Seminar: The Politics of thePOL 159a Seminar: The Politics of thePOL 159a Seminar: The Politics of thePOL 159a Seminar: The Politics of thePOL 159a Seminar: The Politics of theModern Welfare State: Women, Workers,Modern Welfare State: Women, Workers,Modern Welfare State: Women, Workers,Modern Welfare State: Women, Workers,Modern Welfare State: Women, Workers,and Social Citizenshipand Social Citizenshipand Social Citizenshipand Social Citizenshipand Social Citizenship[ ss ]Capstone course for Social Justice andSocial Policy Program.How voting and political mobilization havehelped women’s organizations and tradeunions obtain social rights by means ofwelfare state expansion. Historicalperspective on collective action andpolitical reform movements and their rolein creating the modern welfare state in20th-century Europe and the United States.Strategies of political mobilization, interestgroups, and the politics of the advancedwelfare state. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Klausen

POL 160b World Politics since 1945POL 160b World Politics since 1945POL 160b World Politics since 1945POL 160b World Politics since 1945POL 160b World Politics since 1945[ ss ]The dominant issues, alignments, andantagonisms in world politics since theconclusion of World War II. The extent towhich these configurations of world politicshave been determined by systemic andstructural forces and have been the productof deliberate human choice. Alternativefuture configurations of the world’spolitical system. Usually offered every year.Mr. Brown

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POL 161b Causes and Prevention of WarPOL 161b Causes and Prevention of WarPOL 161b Causes and Prevention of WarPOL 161b Causes and Prevention of WarPOL 161b Causes and Prevention of War[ ss ]Insights from world history, the socialsciences, and political philosophy about thecauses, prevention, and control of war.Students learn about current war/peacediplomacy through participation in asimulation. Usually offered every year.Mr. Brown

POL 162b Use of Force: Ethical IssuesPOL 162b Use of Force: Ethical IssuesPOL 162b Use of Force: Ethical IssuesPOL 162b Use of Force: Ethical IssuesPOL 162b Use of Force: Ethical Issues[ ss ]Examines when it is legitimate to resort toforce (jus ad bellum), and what rules shouldgovern how wars are fought (jus in bello).Explores the Just War tradition of thinkingabout the jus ad bellum and jus in belloissues, including efforts of militaryestablishments and international lawyers toadapt the tradition to new politicalcircumstances and military capabilities.Usually offered every year.Mr. Brown

POL 163a Seminar: Human Rights andPOL 163a Seminar: Human Rights andPOL 163a Seminar: Human Rights andPOL 163a Seminar: Human Rights andPOL 163a Seminar: Human Rights andInternational RelationsInternational RelationsInternational RelationsInternational RelationsInternational Relations[ ss ]Prerequisite: POL 15a or equivalent.How human rights issues are affecting andbeing handled by the nation-state system.Traditional vs. reformist views.Universalism vs. cultural relativism.Contemporary case studies. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Brown

POL 163b Gender in International RelationsPOL 163b Gender in International RelationsPOL 163b Gender in International RelationsPOL 163b Gender in International RelationsPOL 163b Gender in International Relations[ ss ]An introduction to the “gendered lenses”used to observe and study internationalpolitics. Addresses the (separate but related)questions of women’s experiences ininternational politics and of the influenceof gender on international politicalrelations.Staff

POL 164a Conflict and Peacemaking in thePOL 164a Conflict and Peacemaking in thePOL 164a Conflict and Peacemaking in thePOL 164a Conflict and Peacemaking in thePOL 164a Conflict and Peacemaking in theMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle EastMiddle East[ ss ]Evolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict—andthe efforts to resolve it. Focuses on keydocuments and developments withparticular emphasis on the Palestinian-Israeli dimension, and the differentnarratives adopted by the parties on theconflict. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Feldman

POL 166b Seminar: Issues in InternationalPOL 166b Seminar: Issues in InternationalPOL 166b Seminar: Issues in InternationalPOL 166b Seminar: Issues in InternationalPOL 166b Seminar: Issues in InternationalPolitical EconomyPolitical EconomyPolitical EconomyPolitical EconomyPolitical Economy[ ss ]Contemporary theoretical and empiricalissues in international political economy.Topics include international policycoordination, business-governmentrelations, and the politics of internationaltrade, investment, and finance. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

POL 167a United States and China in WorldPOL 167a United States and China in WorldPOL 167a United States and China in WorldPOL 167a United States and China in WorldPOL 167a United States and China in WorldPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPolitics[ ss ]Issues in U.S.-China relations, includingTaiwan and Tibet, the formation of aGreater China, military security and use ofnuclear weapons, human rights, Chineseand American versions of nationalism andinternationalism, and others. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Thaxton

POL 168b American Foreign PolicyPOL 168b American Foreign PolicyPOL 168b American Foreign PolicyPOL 168b American Foreign PolicyPOL 168b American Foreign Policy[ ss ]Overview of America’s foreign policy since1945. Topics include the Cold War era, theeconomic competitiveness of the UnitedStates, the role of the United States inselected world regions, the role of humanrights in U.S. foreign policy, the U.S.participation in the United Nations, post-Cold War foreign policy, and the makingand implementing of foreign policy. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Art or Mr. Brown

POL 169b U.S. Policy in the Middle EastPOL 169b U.S. Policy in the Middle EastPOL 169b U.S. Policy in the Middle EastPOL 169b U.S. Policy in the Middle EastPOL 169b U.S. Policy in the Middle East[ ss ]Provides students with an understanding ofthe evolution of U.S. policy in the MiddleEast and the manner in which the localparties have perceived it. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Feldman

POL 170a Arms Control in the Middle EastPOL 170a Arms Control in the Middle EastPOL 170a Arms Control in the Middle EastPOL 170a Arms Control in the Middle EastPOL 170a Arms Control in the Middle East[ ss ]Explores and analyzes the theories behind,dynamics within, and problemsencountered with arms control as part ofregional security in the Middle East.Usually offered every year.Mr. Feldman

POL 172b Introduction to InternationalPOL 172b Introduction to InternationalPOL 172b Introduction to InternationalPOL 172b Introduction to InternationalPOL 172b Introduction to InternationalPolitical EconomyPolitical EconomyPolitical EconomyPolitical EconomyPolitical Economy[ ss ]The politics and modern evolution ofinternational economic relations,comprising trade, money, multinationalproductions, and development. Also therole of states and transnational actors ininternational markets and the globaldifferentiation of power, and distribution ofwealth. Usually offered every year.Staff

POL 174b Seminar: Problems of NationalPOL 174b Seminar: Problems of NationalPOL 174b Seminar: Problems of NationalPOL 174b Seminar: Problems of NationalPOL 174b Seminar: Problems of NationalSecuritySecuritySecuritySecuritySecurity[ ss ]Analysis of the role and utility of militarypower in international politics. Selectedcase studies from the last 50 years. Selectedtopics on post-Cold War military issues,including the spread of weapons of massdestruction, collective approaches tocoercion, and the role of U.S. militarypower in world stability. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Art

POL 175b Global Civil SocietyPOL 175b Global Civil SocietyPOL 175b Global Civil SocietyPOL 175b Global Civil SocietyPOL 175b Global Civil Society[ ss ]The role of international organizations inthe contemporary global political andeconomic system, the ways in which theyinfluence or contribute to majorinternational policy issues, and theinteractions between internationalorganizations and global civil society.Usually offered every year.Ms. Thorne

POL 176a Seminar: InternationalPOL 176a Seminar: InternationalPOL 176a Seminar: InternationalPOL 176a Seminar: InternationalPOL 176a Seminar: InternationalInterventionInterventionInterventionInterventionIntervention[ ss ]The evolution of international law andpractice in use of force for the resolution ofconflicts. Case study of major post-ColdWar cases of international intervention,including humanitarian intervention.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Burg

POL 178a Seminar: International Politics ofPOL 178a Seminar: International Politics ofPOL 178a Seminar: International Politics ofPOL 178a Seminar: International Politics ofPOL 178a Seminar: International Politics ofthe Pacificthe Pacificthe Pacificthe Pacificthe Pacific[ ss ]Introduction to the Pacific area and itsimportance in international politics. Focuson East Asia, South and Southeast Asia,Oceania, and the Western Pacific. Topicsinclude Soviet and U.S. expansion into thePacific World, with special attention toAmerica’s stake in Asia; the rise of Japan asa political and economic force before andafter World War II; the emergence ofrevolutionary China and China’sparticipation in the world economy; the fateof “neutralist” states in Southeast Asia; andthe role of Oceania in international tradeand security. Usually offered every year.Mr. Thaxton

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POL 180b Sustaining DevelopmentPOL 180b Sustaining DevelopmentPOL 180b Sustaining DevelopmentPOL 180b Sustaining DevelopmentPOL 180b Sustaining Development[ nw ss ]Prerequisite: Some familiarity withdevelopment issues.Explores different institutionalizedapproaches to development. Examines howinstitutions affect development in selectedgeographic areas, at levels ranging fromlocal to national and international.Considers why similar policies whenimplemented in different ways may lead toquite distinct outcomes. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Thorne

POL 186b Classical Political ThoughtPOL 186b Classical Political ThoughtPOL 186b Classical Political ThoughtPOL 186b Classical Political ThoughtPOL 186b Classical Political Thought[ ss ]Major ancient political philosophers and themeaning and implications of their work forcontemporary political issues. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Yack

POL 187b Conservative Political ThoughtPOL 187b Conservative Political ThoughtPOL 187b Conservative Political ThoughtPOL 187b Conservative Political ThoughtPOL 187b Conservative Political Thought[ ss ]Focuses on American and Europeanthinkers, with an emphasis on critics ofequality and unlimited commercial andcivil liberty. Readings include politicalphilosophy and literature. Authors mayinclude Burke, Oadeshott, Calhoun,Conrad, Tocqueville, Augustine, Nisbett,Strauss, and C.S. Lewis. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Yack

POL 189a Marx, Nietzche, and Twentieth-POL 189a Marx, Nietzche, and Twentieth-POL 189a Marx, Nietzche, and Twentieth-POL 189a Marx, Nietzche, and Twentieth-POL 189a Marx, Nietzche, and Twentieth-Century RadicalismCentury RadicalismCentury RadicalismCentury RadicalismCentury Radicalism[ ss ]Comparison of two powerful and influentialcritiques of modern politics and society.Explanation of Marx’s work, both for itsown insights and as a model for radicaltheorists; and of Nietzche’s work as analternative conception of radical socialcriticism. Usually offered every year.Mr. Yack

POL 190b Democratic TheoryPOL 190b Democratic TheoryPOL 190b Democratic TheoryPOL 190b Democratic TheoryPOL 190b Democratic Theory[ ss ]Explores in depth the nature, virtues, andlimitations of democracy as a way oforganizing political affairs. Brings togetherclassic texts, e.g., Rousseau’s SocialContract, with more recent topical readingson topics like democracy and nationalism.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Yack

POL 192b Seminar: Topics in Law andPOL 192b Seminar: Topics in Law andPOL 192b Seminar: Topics in Law andPOL 192b Seminar: Topics in Law andPOL 192b Seminar: Topics in Law andPolitical TheoryPolitical TheoryPolitical TheoryPolitical TheoryPolitical Theory[ ss ]Interplay among law, morality, and politicaltheory. Specific topics vary from year toyear. Usually offered every year.Mr. Abramson or Mr. Yack

POL 194a Politics and the NovelPOL 194a Politics and the NovelPOL 194a Politics and the NovelPOL 194a Politics and the NovelPOL 194a Politics and the Novel[ ss ]Selected works of fiction as sources ofpolitical ideas and pictures of political andsocial life. How modern fiction helps usunderstand social change, societies intransition and decay, revolution, law,bureaucracy, and ethnicity. Authors such asKafka, Conrad, Borges, Dostoevsky, FordMadox Ford, Babel, Greene, Malraux, andCarpenter. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Levin


POL 212a Graduate Seminar: ResearchPOL 212a Graduate Seminar: ResearchPOL 212a Graduate Seminar: ResearchPOL 212a Graduate Seminar: ResearchPOL 212a Graduate Seminar: ResearchMethods and MethodologyMethods and MethodologyMethods and MethodologyMethods and MethodologyMethods and MethodologyFamiliarizes students with the majorresearch techniques of a qualitative naturefor political science and addresses centralissues in the logic of inquiry in socialscience. Issues and techniques include thecase study method, the comparativemethod, counterfactual, and researchdesign. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Kryder

POL 213a Graduate Seminar: ComparativePOL 213a Graduate Seminar: ComparativePOL 213a Graduate Seminar: ComparativePOL 213a Graduate Seminar: ComparativePOL 213a Graduate Seminar: ComparativePolitical Institutions and Public PolicyPolitical Institutions and Public PolicyPolitical Institutions and Public PolicyPolitical Institutions and Public PolicyPolitical Institutions and Public PolicyStudies the ideas and institutions ofrepresentative democracy from acomparative perspective. Topics includeparties and party systems, variations inconstitutional government frompresidentialism to parliamentarianism, theprocess and prerequisites ofdemocratization, and the comparativepolitics of the welfare state. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Burg, Ms. Klausen, or Mr. Ross

POL 213b Graduate Seminar: SelectedPOL 213b Graduate Seminar: SelectedPOL 213b Graduate Seminar: SelectedPOL 213b Graduate Seminar: SelectedPOL 213b Graduate Seminar: SelectedTopics in Comparative PoliticsTopics in Comparative PoliticsTopics in Comparative PoliticsTopics in Comparative PoliticsTopics in Comparative PoliticsProvides graduate students an opportunityto engage in research and discussion ofselected issues in comparative politics.Usually offered every second year.Staff

POL 214a Graduate Seminar: InternationalPOL 214a Graduate Seminar: InternationalPOL 214a Graduate Seminar: InternationalPOL 214a Graduate Seminar: InternationalPOL 214a Graduate Seminar: InternationalRelationsRelationsRelationsRelationsRelationsExamines the international relations ofnational political systems. Topics includethe impact of evolving internationalinstitutions and norms on the course ofworld politics; the effects of security,economic, and environmental factors; andthe interaction between domestic politicsand foreign policy. Special attention isgiven to American foreign policy and thechanging place of the United States inworld politics. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Art or Mr. Brown

POL 214b Graduate Seminar: SelectedPOL 214b Graduate Seminar: SelectedPOL 214b Graduate Seminar: SelectedPOL 214b Graduate Seminar: SelectedPOL 214b Graduate Seminar: SelectedTopics in World PoliticsTopics in World PoliticsTopics in World PoliticsTopics in World PoliticsTopics in World PoliticsProvides graduate students an opportunityto engage in research and discussion ofselected issues in the internationaldimensions of world politics. Each term itdeals with a different topic in greater depththan is possible in the context of theprogram’s field seminar in this area.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Art or Mr. Brown

POL 215a Graduate Seminar: AmericanPOL 215a Graduate Seminar: AmericanPOL 215a Graduate Seminar: AmericanPOL 215a Graduate Seminar: AmericanPOL 215a Graduate Seminar: AmericanPolitical DevelopmentPolitical DevelopmentPolitical DevelopmentPolitical DevelopmentPolitical DevelopmentExamines the creation and evolution ofnational institutions in the United States.Themes include the influence of ideas oninstitutional development; the influence ofinstitutional arrangements on conflicts andpolicies; and the changing nature of ideasand institutions, especially in such pivotalperiods as the Founding, the Civil War, theProgressive Era, the New Deal, and the1960s and 1970s. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Kryder

POL 215b Graduate Seminar: AdvancedPOL 215b Graduate Seminar: AdvancedPOL 215b Graduate Seminar: AdvancedPOL 215b Graduate Seminar: AdvancedPOL 215b Graduate Seminar: AdvancedTopics in American PoliticsTopics in American PoliticsTopics in American PoliticsTopics in American PoliticsTopics in American PoliticsProvides graduate students an opportunityto engage in research and discussion ofselected issues in American politics. Eachterm the seminar deals with a differenttopic in greater depth than is possible in thecontext of the program’s field seminar inthis area. Usually offered every second year.Staff

POL 216a Liberalism and Its CriticsPOL 216a Liberalism and Its CriticsPOL 216a Liberalism and Its CriticsPOL 216a Liberalism and Its CriticsPOL 216a Liberalism and Its CriticsAn intensive philosophical inquiry into theideas that have shaped politics andgovernment in the United States andEurope. Focuses on the liberal tradition andthe way it has shaped the concepts ofdemocracy, individual rights, andcitizenship. Places liberalism in the contextof comparative ideology to shed light onAmerican “exceptionalism” and the degreeto which European political systems offer afundamentally distinct understanding ofrepresentative government. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Abramson or Mr. Yack

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POL 216b Seminar: Advanced Topics inPOL 216b Seminar: Advanced Topics inPOL 216b Seminar: Advanced Topics inPOL 216b Seminar: Advanced Topics inPOL 216b Seminar: Advanced Topics inPolitical TheoryPolitical TheoryPolitical TheoryPolitical TheoryPolitical TheoryProvides graduate students an opportunityto engage in research and discussion ofselected issues in political theory. Eachterm it deals with a different topic ingreater depth than is possible in the contextof the program’s field seminar in this area.Usually offered every fourth year.Mr. Abramson or Mr. Yack

POL 302a Readings in PoliticsPOL 302a Readings in PoliticsPOL 302a Readings in PoliticsPOL 302a Readings in PoliticsPOL 302a Readings in PoliticsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Offered every year.Staff

POL 302b Readings in PoliticsPOL 302b Readings in PoliticsPOL 302b Readings in PoliticsPOL 302b Readings in PoliticsPOL 302b Readings in PoliticsStaff

POL 340d ProseminarPOL 340d ProseminarPOL 340d ProseminarPOL 340d ProseminarPOL 340d ProseminarRequired of all Ph.D. and M.A. students.Not for credit.Year-long course that meets biweekly.Focuses on professional development,including teaching competency. Offeredevery year.Staff

POL 350a Master’s ProjectPOL 350a Master’s ProjectPOL 350a Master’s ProjectPOL 350a Master’s ProjectPOL 350a Master’s ProjectMaster’s project research and preparation.Usually offered every year.Staff

POL 350b Master’s ProjectPOL 350b Master’s ProjectPOL 350b Master’s ProjectPOL 350b Master’s ProjectPOL 350b Master’s ProjectStaff

POL 400d Dissertation ResearchPOL 400d Dissertation ResearchPOL 400d Dissertation ResearchPOL 400d Dissertation ResearchPOL 400d Dissertation ResearchIndependent research for the Ph.D. degree.Specific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff


American PoliticsAmerican PoliticsAmerican PoliticsAmerican PoliticsAmerican Politics

AAAS 82aAAAS 82aAAAS 82aAAAS 82aAAAS 82aUrban Politics

AAAS 114bAAAS 114bAAAS 114bAAAS 114bAAAS 114bRace, Ethnicity, and Electoral Politics inthe United States



Comparative PoliticsComparative PoliticsComparative PoliticsComparative PoliticsComparative Politics



SOC 123bSOC 123bSOC 123bSOC 123bSOC 123bCrisis of the Welfare State

SOC 155bSOC 155bSOC 155bSOC 155bSOC 155bProtest, Politics, and Change: SocialMovements

SOC 161aSOC 161aSOC 161aSOC 161aSOC 161aSociety, State, and Power: The Problem ofDemocracy

International PoliticsInternational PoliticsInternational PoliticsInternational PoliticsInternational Politics




Political Theory and MethodsPolitical Theory and MethodsPolitical Theory and MethodsPolitical Theory and MethodsPolitical Theory and Methods

HIST 133aHIST 133aHIST 133aHIST 133aHIST 133aPolitics of the Enlightenment

HIST 181bHIST 181bHIST 181bHIST 181bHIST 181bRed Flags/Black Flags: Marxism vs.Anarchism, 1845-1968

HIST 183bHIST 183bHIST 183bHIST 183bHIST 183bCommunity and Alienation: Social Theoryfrom Hegel to Freud

HIST 192bHIST 192bHIST 192bHIST 192bHIST 192bRomantic and Existentialist PoliticalThought

HIST 195bHIST 195bHIST 195bHIST 195bHIST 195bAmerican Political Thought: From theGilded Age through the New Deal

PHIL 111aPHIL 111aPHIL 111aPHIL 111aPHIL 111aWhat Is Justice?

PHIL 116aPHIL 116aPHIL 116aPHIL 116aPHIL 116aTopics in Political Philosophy

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Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Studies


Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Studies at Brandeis is designed forpeople who have received a bachelor’s degree from an accrediteduniversity and are interested in taking science courses they didnot take while undergraduates. This small, intensive programallows accepted students to enter Brandeis’s Graduate School ofArts and Sciences as nondegree-seeking students and to enroll inthose biology, chemistry, physics, and math courses necessary foradmission to a health professional school. The program is notremedial. It is intended for those who still need to take themajority of courses required for admission to medical and otherhealth professional schools.

How to Be Admitted to the Post-Baccalaureate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Post-Baccalaureate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Post-Baccalaureate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Post-Baccalaureate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Post-Baccalaureate Program

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis starting January 15until the program is filled. The general requirements for admission tothe Graduate School, given in an earlier section of this Bulletin, applyto candidates for admission to this program. It is recommended thatapplicants have some background in math and some volunteerexperience in the medical field.

Board of Premedical AdvisorsBoard of Premedical AdvisorsBoard of Premedical AdvisorsBoard of Premedical AdvisorsBoard of Premedical Advisors

Peter ConradPeter ConradPeter ConradPeter ConradPeter Conrad(Sociology)

Irving EpsteinIrving EpsteinIrving EpsteinIrving EpsteinIrving Epstein(Chemistry)

Kate Fukawa-ConnellyKate Fukawa-ConnellyKate Fukawa-ConnellyKate Fukawa-ConnellyKate Fukawa-Connelly(Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs)

Kimberly GodsoeKimberly GodsoeKimberly GodsoeKimberly GodsoeKimberly Godsoe(Student Enrichment Services)

Leslie GriffithLeslie GriffithLeslie GriffithLeslie GriffithLeslie Griffith(Biology)

Sarah LambSarah LambSarah LambSarah LambSarah Lamb(Anthropology)

Sacha NelsonSacha NelsonSacha NelsonSacha NelsonSacha Nelson(Biology)

Susan ParkerSusan ParkerSusan ParkerSusan ParkerSusan Parker(Mathematics)

Linda PololiLinda PololiLinda PololiLinda PololiLinda Pololi(Women’s Studies Research Center)

William SilenWilliam SilenWilliam SilenWilliam SilenWilliam Silen(Biology)


Once accepted into the program, students may attend on a full-or part-time basis during the summer and/or academic year, butmust complete a total of at least seven courses at Brandeis tomeet the requirements of the program and to receivecertification.

To complete the program in one year, it is suggested that studentstake CHEM 11a and 11b, 18a, and 18b during the first summer; BIOL18b, 22b, CHEM 25a and 29a in the fall semester; BIOL 18a, BIOL 22a(formerly BIBC 22a), CHEM 25b and 29b in the spring semester; andPHYS 10a, 10b, 18a, and 18b in the second summer.



BIOL 18bBIOL 18bBIOL 18bBIOL 18bBIOL 18bGeneral Biology Laboratory





CHEM 18aCHEM 18aCHEM 18aCHEM 18aCHEM 18aGeneral Chemistry Laboratory I

CHEM 18bCHEM 18bCHEM 18bCHEM 18bCHEM 18bGeneral Chemistry Laboratory II

CHEM 25aCHEM 25aCHEM 25aCHEM 25aCHEM 25aOrganic Chemistry, Lectures

CHEM 25bCHEM 25bCHEM 25bCHEM 25bCHEM 25bOrganic Chemistry, Lectures

CHEM 29aCHEM 29aCHEM 29aCHEM 29aCHEM 29aOrganic Chemistry Laboratory I

CHEM 29bCHEM 29bCHEM 29bCHEM 29bCHEM 29bOrganic Chemistry Laboratory II

PHYS 10aPHYS 10aPHYS 10aPHYS 10aPHYS 10aPhysics for the Life Sciences I

PHYS 10bPHYS 10bPHYS 10bPHYS 10bPHYS 10bPhysics for the Life Sciences II

PHYS 18aPHYS 18aPHYS 18aPHYS 18aPHYS 18aIntroductory Laboratory I

PHYS 18bPHYS 18bPHYS 18bPHYS 18bPHYS 18bIntroductory Laboratory II

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PsychologyCourses of Study:Major (B.A.)Master of ArtsDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorThe faculty in the psychology department believe that a strongscientific and research foundation in psychology best preparesstudents to be thoughtful and discerning problem solvers and tocontinue with graduate training in psychology, whether one’scareer choice is clinical, applied, or research-oriented. Thepsychology department at Brandeis therefore emphasizes arigorous, scientific approach to the understanding of humanbehavior. The program examines the most up-to-date andcomprehensive psychological research and theory and providesopportunities for direct involvement in psychological researchand application. Faculty conduct research in diverse areas thatinclude cognitive science, normal and abnormal development,social interaction, spatial orientation, linguistics, perception,memory, emotion, life span development, and effects of braindamage.

Graduate Programs in PsychologyGraduate Programs in PsychologyGraduate Programs in PsychologyGraduate Programs in PsychologyGraduate Programs in PsychologyThe Department of Psychology offers a Ph.D. and a master’sdegree program. There are two general areas of training withinthe Ph.D. program: cognitive neuroscience and socialdevelopmental psychology. The goal of the Ph.D. program is todevelop excellent researchers and teachers who will becomeleaders in psychological science. From the start of graduatestudy, research activity is emphasized. The program helpsstudents develop an area of research specialization and givesthem opportunities to work in their chosen area of training:social developmental psychology or cognitive neuroscience. Inboth areas, dissertation supervisors are leaders in the field andpursue research in the following: motor control, visualperception, taste physiology and psychophysics, memory,learning, aging, child development, aggression, emotion,personality and cognition in adulthood and old age, socialrelations and health, stereotypes, and face perception.


Majors study varied aspects of basic and applied areas of the field. Thefocus of the department is on basic scientific research, in which thereis a high level of undergraduate involvement. Up to a dozen studentswrite honors theses each year, while twice that number conductindependent study, research, or reading projects, many of which arefunded by undergraduate research program grants. The clinicalpsychology practicum at Brandeis enables students to spend one dayper week working in a mental health facility.

Majors develop a solid background in scientific method and a strongfoundation in the fundamentals of psychology, making them highlycompetitive candidates for postgraduate study. Recent psychologymajors have gone on to graduate work in clinical and scientificresearch areas of the field. These features of the undergraduateprogram make Brandeis psychology graduates especially attractive toemployers in the mental health and business professions. PSYC 1ashould be taken no later than the sophomore year.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, asspecified in an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to this area of study.

An undergraduate major in psychology is not required. Students withinadequate preparation may make up their deficiencies during theirfirst year but without residence credit. Students are admitted on acompetitive basis, which includes evaluation of previous academicrecords, recommendations, and results of the Graduate RecordExamination (Aptitudes and Psychology Achievement Tests).


Margie Lachman, ChairMargie Lachman, ChairMargie Lachman, ChairMargie Lachman, ChairMargie Lachman, ChairLife span development. Adult personalityand cognition.

Joseph CunninghamJoseph CunninghamJoseph CunninghamJoseph CunninghamJoseph CunninghamEmotional development and nonverbalcommunication. Clinical psychology.

Paul DiZio, Graduate Advising HeadPaul DiZio, Graduate Advising HeadPaul DiZio, Graduate Advising HeadPaul DiZio, Graduate Advising HeadPaul DiZio, Graduate Advising HeadHuman spatial orientation and motorcontrol.

JózsefJózsefJózsefJózsefJózsef FiserFiserFiserFiserFiserVisual information processing.

Maurice HershensonMaurice HershensonMaurice HershensonMaurice HershensonMaurice HershensonVisual space perception. Visual informationprocessing.

Derek IsaacowitzDerek IsaacowitzDerek IsaacowitzDerek IsaacowitzDerek IsaacowitzEmotion and aging.

Donald KatzDonald KatzDonald KatzDonald KatzDonald KatzNeural dynamics of gustatory perceptionand learning.

Raymond KnightRaymond KnightRaymond KnightRaymond KnightRaymond KnightClinical psychology. Experimentalpsychopathology.

James LacknerJames LacknerJames LacknerJames LacknerJames LacknerSpatial orientation. Human movementcontrol. Adaptation to unusual forceenvironments.

Xiaodong LiuXiaodong LiuXiaodong LiuXiaodong LiuXiaodong LiuMultivariate statistics. Educationalevaluation and measurement.

Joan MalingJoan MalingJoan MalingJoan MalingJoan MalingLinguistics. Syntactic theory. Historicalsyntax. Metrics.

Andrew MolinskyAndrew MolinskyAndrew MolinskyAndrew MolinskyAndrew MolinskyOrganizational behavior.

Robert SekulerRobert SekulerRobert SekulerRobert SekulerRobert SekulerVisual perception. Cognitive processes.

Aurora ShermanAurora ShermanAurora ShermanAurora ShermanAurora ShermanSocial relations and health. Aging.

Patricia TunPatricia TunPatricia TunPatricia TunPatricia TunAging and speech comprehension andmemory.

Malcolm Watson, Undergraduate AdvisingMalcolm Watson, Undergraduate AdvisingMalcolm Watson, Undergraduate AdvisingMalcolm Watson, Undergraduate AdvisingMalcolm Watson, Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHeadDevelopmental psychology.

Arthur WingfieldArthur WingfieldArthur WingfieldArthur WingfieldArthur WingfieldHuman memory.

Jerome WodinskyJerome WodinskyJerome WodinskyJerome WodinskyJerome WodinskyComparative psychology. Learning theory.Sensory physiology.

Leslie ZebrowitzLeslie ZebrowitzLeslie ZebrowitzLeslie ZebrowitzLeslie ZebrowitzSocial psychology. Person perception.

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A.A.A.A.A. Of the 10 courses required for the major, a minimum of sevenmust be psychology, linguistics, and/or neuropsychology courses(AP courses excluded).

B. B. B. B. B. PSYC 1a (Introduction to Psychology) or an acceptable scoreon the AP Psychology exam.

C.C.C.C.C. Two quantitative courses from the following: MATH 10a,MATH 10b, or an acceptable score on the AP Mathematics exam,or PSYC 51a (or ECON 83a). This requirement should ordinarilybe fulfilled by the end of the sophomore year.

D. D. D. D. D. Two laboratory science courses (e.g., BIOL 22a [formerly BIBC22a], or an acceptable score on the AP Biology exam; CHEM 11aor 15a; CHEM 11b or 15b or an acceptable score on the APChemistry exam; COSI 21a or b; PHYS 10a or 11a, PHSC 9b(Combined lecture and lab), PHYS 10b or 11b; PHYS 22a(combined lecture and lab) or an acceptable score on the APPhysics exam; PSYC 52a (formerly PSYC 152a) or PSYC 211a. Atleast one of these courses must be taken with the accompanyinglab (e.g., BIOL 18a or b; CHEM 18a or b; CHEM 19a or b; COSI22a or b; PHSC 9b [combined lecture and lab]; PHYS 18a or b;PHYS 19a or b; PHYS 22a [combined lecture and lab]). Thisrequirement should ordinarily be fulfilled by the middle of thejunior year.

E.E.E.E.E. One course from Group I: NPSY 11b [formerly PSYC 11b](Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience), NPSY 12a (SensoryProcesses), PSYC 13b (Perception), PSYC 14a (ComparativePsychology), PSYC 15a (Biological Bases of Motivation).

F. F. F. F. F. One course from Group II: LING 100a (Introduction toLinguistics), NPSY 22b (Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience),PSYC 13b (Perception), PSYC 21a (Learning and Behavior).

Note:Note:Note:Note:Note: PSYC 13b may be counted toward fulfillment of either theGroup I or the Group II requirement, but not both.

G.G.G.G.G. One course from Group III: PSYC 31a (Personality), PSYC 32a(Abnormal Psychology), PSYC 33a (Developmental Psychology),PSYC 34b (Social Psychology), PSYC 36b (Adolescence and theTransition to Maturity).

H.H.H.H.H. Two specialized psychology courses or seminars (any 100-level PSYC or NPSY courses, or LING course except LING 100a,199a or 199b). PSYC 161a and 161b (Clinical PsychologyPracticum I and II) count only as one course.

I. I. I. I. I. The department recommends that students planning to applyto graduate school take PSYC 51a, PSYC 52a (formerly PSYC152a), and PSYC 195a. PSYC 51a and PSYC 52a (formerly PSYC152a) are also typically required for Senior Honors Research inthe Group III content area and are prerequisites for a number of100-level seminars. These two courses and/or two semesters ofcalculus may be required for Senior Honors Research in theGroup I and Group II content areas.

J.J.J.J.J. All courses that count toward the major must have a grade ofC- or better.


The Department of Psychology offers a terminal Master of ArtsDegree Program in General Psychology. The M.A. program providesstudents with an understanding of the scientific foundations ofpsychology, as well as direct experience in research methods.Students may enroll in the program on a full-time or part-time basis.Full-time students are expected to complete the degree in one year.Students desiring to continue their studies toward the Ph.D. mustapply for admission to that program.

Course RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsThe requirement for the degree will be eight courses as follows: twosemesters of Advanced Psychological Statistics, one semester ofResearch Methodology, and four courses from Social DevelopmentalPsychology and from Cognitive Neuroscience as specified; Master’sProject Readings to culminate in a Master’s Thesis, which is either anempirical research project or a comprehensive literature review. Inaddition, master’s students are expected to register and attend theSocial Developmental Research Seminar (PSYC 316a) both semesters.

Applicants should specifically mention their interest in this programwhen they apply. Students in the Ph.D. program may petition for adegree upon completion of the following requirements: (1) one-yearminimum residency, (2) acceptable master’s thesis (an acceptablefirst-year research report will count as a master’s thesis), and (3)completed breadth requirements.

Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inPsychology & Women’s and Gender StudiesPsychology & Women’s and Gender StudiesPsychology & Women’s and Gender StudiesPsychology & Women’s and Gender StudiesPsychology & Women’s and Gender Studies

Interested students must first be admitted to the Ph.D. program.

A.A.A.A.A. PSYC 211a (Graduate Research Methods in Psychology).

B.B.B.B.B. PSYC 210a and b (Advanced Psychological Statistics I and II).

C.C.C.C.C. PSYC 300a and 302a (Proseminar in Social DevelopmentalPsychology I and II).

D.D.D.D.D. A course in PSYC 220-240 series with successful completion offirst-year research project in psychology. This project must be on anissue relevant to women’s and gender studies.

E. E. E. E. E. A course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198a, theFeminist Inquiry course offered through the Graduate Consortium inWomen’s Studies, or an alternate).

F.F.F.F.F. One additional course from 100-level courses in psychology.

G.G.G.G.G. WMGS 205a or another designated graduate foundational course inwomen’s and gender studies.

H.H.H.H.H. Two elective courses in women’s and gender studies.

I.I.I.I.I. Participation in a fall semester noncredit Women’s and GenderStudies Graduate Proseminar.


Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyAlthough there is a three-year minimum residency requirement, fouryears of full-time graduate study are usually required for the Ph.D.The student is expected to carry a full-time course load, which is theequivalent of four courses per semester doing reading, some of whichcan be satisfied by research activities.

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ResearchResearchResearchResearchResearchEach student will devote one-quarter of his/her time to researchduring the first term of the entering year. For all subsequentterms, students shall devote a minimum of one-half time toresearch.

Research Reports and Specialty ExamResearch Reports and Specialty ExamResearch Reports and Specialty ExamResearch Reports and Specialty ExamResearch Reports and Specialty Exam

Social Developmental Program in Psychology:Social Developmental Program in Psychology:Social Developmental Program in Psychology:Social Developmental Program in Psychology:Social Developmental Program in Psychology: Students willsubmit reports on their research for the preceding year, in journalform, by the beginning of the third term. The second project willbe submitted by the beginning of the fifth term. Satisfactorycompletion of the research projects is required for continuationin the program. Students who have satisfactorily completed theresearch requirements will be permitted to continue their worktoward the doctorate with no formal requirement of a master’sdegree. During the student’s third year, he or she will beexamined in the historical, theoretical, and empirical literaturerelated to his or her area of specilization, broadly conceived. Thechair of the program, in consultation with the student andadvisor, will appoint a three-member committee to administerthe specialty examination. The examination includes both awritten and oral portion.

Cognitive Neuroscience Program in Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience Program in Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience Program in Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience Program in Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience Program in Psychology: Students willsubmit reports on their research for the preceding year, in journalform, by the beginning of the third term. The second project willbe submitted by the beginning of the fifth term. Students whohave satisfactorily completed the research requirements will bepermitted to continue their work toward the doctorate with noformal requirement of a master’s degree. Third-year students willbe required to submit a dissertation proposal by January 14 oftheir third year. An oral examination of the dissertation proposalwill be scheduled within one month of submission of the writtenproposal.

Course RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsEntering Ph.D. students will take PSYC 210a and two advancedcourses in the first term of residence (for social developmentalstudents, one of these courses will be PSYC 211a if not takenprior to entering the graduate program). In the second term, first-year students will take PSYC 210b and one advanced course (forsocial developmental students, this will be PSYC 300a/302a, ifnot taken in the fall). Students will take two advanced courseseach term in the second year and one each term thereafter untilcompletion of the specialty exam (social developmental students)or dissertation proposal (cognitive neuroscience students).During residency, all social developmental students are requiredto register and attend PSYC 316a.

Advanced courses should be selected in consultation with thestudent’s advisor. Each term a student must take at least onegraduate-level course or seminar (100-level or above) that is notan independent readings or research course. Only selected 100-level courses, determined by the psychology program, will countas advanced, graduate-level courses. Graduate-level courseselection will not be restricted to the psychology program butwill be arranged by the student in consultation with the facultyadvisor.

Breadth RequirementBreadth RequirementBreadth RequirementBreadth RequirementBreadth RequirementAll graduate students must demonstrate breadth in the field ofpsychology. This breadth requirement is fulfilled bydemonstrating competence in at least six of the nine areas listedbelow. The requirements may be satisfied in any of three ways:

A.A.A.A.A. By having completed an undergraduate or graduate course inthat area.

B.B.B.B.B. By completing an undergraduate or graduate course offered inthat area at Brandeis.

C. C. C. C. C. By successfully passing the equivalent of any undergraduatefinal examination for that course.

Of the six courses, a minimum of two should be taken from areas inGroup A and a minimum of two from Group B.

Group A1. Physiological/Sensory Processes2. Perception3. Learning/Comparative4. Cognition/Memory5. Cognitive Science/Linguistics

Group B1. Developmental2. Social3. Personality4. Abnormal

Teaching Fellow RequirementTeaching Fellow RequirementTeaching Fellow RequirementTeaching Fellow RequirementTeaching Fellow RequirementAs an integral part of the graduate training program, the student isrequired to serve as a teaching fellow each semester until passing thespecialty examination or dissertation proposal, with the exception ofthe first semester. All teaching fellows work closely with courseinstructors and receive guidance in all aspects of course preparation,teaching, and grading. Through exposure to different professors’styles, varied course formats, and presentations on teaching skillsthroughout their graduate training, teaching fellows come away witha wide range of experiences, providing them with invaluablepreparation for academic positions.


Dissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseFollowing the completion of the specialty examinations (for Social/Development students only) and all research reports, the student willprepare a prospectus of the proposed dissertation study inconsultation with a faculty dissertation sponsor. The proposal may bebased on the student’s preliminary research. Upon approval by thefaculty of the program, a dissertation committee of three or moremembers will be appointed by the program chair, including thedissertation sponsor as chair of the committee. The dissertationsponsor will be responsible for advising the student throughout theperformance of his or her work, in consultation with the remainingmembers of the committee at appropriate times in the course of thework. From time to time, the committee will report the student’sprogress to the program faculty.

The dissertation should provide evidence of originality, scholarship,and research ability. It should be a contribution to knowledge,ordinarily an experimental investigation, but not necessarily so. Uponsubmission to the chair of the program of a copy of the dissertation,signed by all members of the dissertation committee and one memberfrom outside of the department or the University, and a successfuldefense of the dissertation before all members of the program, theaward of the Ph.D. will be recommended to the Faculty Council ofthe Graduate School.

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PSYC 1a Introduction to PsychologyPSYC 1a Introduction to PsychologyPSYC 1a Introduction to PsychologyPSYC 1a Introduction to PsychologyPSYC 1a Introduction to Psychology[ ss ]A survey of contemporary scientificpsychology. Topics include brain andbehavior, perception, learning, cognitiveprocesses, plasticity, intelligence, child andadult development, personality, socialbehavior, and the relationship betweennormal and abnormal behavior. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Sekuler and Staff

NPSY 11b Introduction to BehavioralNPSY 11b Introduction to BehavioralNPSY 11b Introduction to BehavioralNPSY 11b Introduction to BehavioralNPSY 11b Introduction to BehavioralNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscience[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a or MATH 10a orpermission of the instructor. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken PSYC 11b in previousyears.Data and theories regarding currentconceptions of brain-behavior relationships.Begins with an introduction to neuralsystems as classically defined (sensory,association, motor, autonomic), and moveson to examination of the biologicalunderpinnings of various behaviors, fromthose relating to basic drives (reproduction,feeding) to those with a cognitive flavor.Throughout, the accent is on interactionsbetween organisms and environment(learning). Usually offered every year.Mr. Katz

NPSY 12a Sensory ProcessesNPSY 12a Sensory ProcessesNPSY 12a Sensory ProcessesNPSY 12a Sensory ProcessesNPSY 12a Sensory Processes[ sn ss ]Prerequisites: Sophomore standing orMATH 10a or permission of the instructor.Examines the human senses, emphasizingsight and hearing, studied from standpointsof anatomy, physiology, and psychophysics.Insights from the study of special observersincluding developmentally immaturehumans, members of nonhuman species,and people with abnormal sensory systems.Usually offered every year.Mr. Sekuler

PSYC 13b PerceptionPSYC 13b PerceptionPSYC 13b PerceptionPSYC 13b PerceptionPSYC 13b Perception[ ss ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a. Open to sophomores,juniors, and seniors.A survey of the field including topics suchas visual directions, stereoscopic vision,monocular size-distance and shape-slantperception, perception of motion andmovement, form perception, andpsychophysics. Usually offered everysemester.Mr. Hershenson

PSYC 14a Comparative PsychologyPSYC 14a Comparative PsychologyPSYC 14a Comparative PsychologyPSYC 14a Comparative PsychologyPSYC 14a Comparative Psychology[ ss ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a.The analysis of the behavior of organismsfrom a comparative and evolutionaryperspective considering genetic, humoral,sensory, and experiential factors in thecontrol of behavior. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Wodinsky

PSYC 15a Biological Bases of MotivationPSYC 15a Biological Bases of MotivationPSYC 15a Biological Bases of MotivationPSYC 15a Biological Bases of MotivationPSYC 15a Biological Bases of Motivation[ ss ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a.Topics include hunger, thirst, migration,and sexual behavior. Evidence from biology,neurophysiology, and endocrinology isevaluated. Usually offered every year.Mr. Wodinsky

PSYC 21a Learning and BehaviorPSYC 21a Learning and BehaviorPSYC 21a Learning and BehaviorPSYC 21a Learning and BehaviorPSYC 21a Learning and Behavior[ ss ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a.Current theories of learning will beexplored in the light of experimentalevidence derived from animal roles. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Wodinsky

NPSY 22b Introduction to CognitiveNPSY 22b Introduction to CognitiveNPSY 22b Introduction to CognitiveNPSY 22b Introduction to CognitiveNPSY 22b Introduction to CognitiveNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscience[ sn ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 1a or MATH 10a andsophomore standing in psychology orneuroscience.Cognitive factors in sensory processes,attention, memory, motor control,plasticity, and language. Experimental andneuroimaging approaches are emphasized.Usually offered every year.Mr. Sekuler and Staff

PSYC 31a PersonalityPSYC 31a PersonalityPSYC 31a PersonalityPSYC 31a PersonalityPSYC 31a Personality[ ss ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a.Covers major personality theories andrelated research. Emphasis will be onapplication of theory, issues in personalityassessment, and personality developmentacross the life span. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Lachman

PSYC 32a Abnormal PsychologyPSYC 32a Abnormal PsychologyPSYC 32a Abnormal PsychologyPSYC 32a Abnormal PsychologyPSYC 32a Abnormal Psychology[ ss ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a.A general introduction to psychopathology.Various theoretical models will bediscussed. The techniques and findings ofresearch, clinical and experimental, will beemphasized. Usually offered every year.Mr. Knight

PSYC 33a Developmental PsychologyPSYC 33a Developmental PsychologyPSYC 33a Developmental PsychologyPSYC 33a Developmental PsychologyPSYC 33a Developmental Psychology[ ss ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a.An examination of normal childdevelopment from conception throughadolescence. Emphasis is given totheoretical issues and processes ofdevelopment with an emphasis on howbiological and environmental influencesinteract. Usually offered every year.Mr. Watson

PSYC 34b Social PsychologyPSYC 34b Social PsychologyPSYC 34b Social PsychologyPSYC 34b Social PsychologyPSYC 34b Social Psychology[ ss ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a.An introduction to theory and research onthe psychological processes that relate theindividual to his or her larger social worldin terms of behaviors, thoughts, andfeelings. Topics include attitudes, socialperception, prejudice and discrimination,attraction, behavior in groups, and the roleof culture. Usually offered every year.Mr. Isaacowitz

PSYC 36b Adolescence and the TransitionPSYC 36b Adolescence and the TransitionPSYC 36b Adolescence and the TransitionPSYC 36b Adolescence and the TransitionPSYC 36b Adolescence and the Transitionto Maturityto Maturityto Maturityto Maturityto Maturity[ ss ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a.Examines the core issues (identity,intimacy, sexuality, spirituality, etc.) thatdefine development during adolescence.Heavy emphasis is placed on the integrationof research and theory in understandingadolescence. Usually offered every year.Staff

PSYC 51a StatisticsPSYC 51a StatisticsPSYC 51a StatisticsPSYC 51a StatisticsPSYC 51a Statistics[ ss qr ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a or the permission ofthe instructor. Students must consult withthe department one semester beforeanticipated enrollment. This coursenormally should be completed by the end ofthe sophomore year.Covers the fundamentals of descriptive andinferential statistics. Techniques useful inthe behavioral sciences will be emphasized.Students learn the theory of statisticaldecisions, practical application of computerprograms, and how to analyze journalarticles. Usually offered every semester.Mr. DiZio and Mr. Fiser

PSYC 52a Research Methods in PsychologyPSYC 52a Research Methods in PsychologyPSYC 52a Research Methods in PsychologyPSYC 52a Research Methods in PsychologyPSYC 52a Research Methods in Psychology[ qr ss wi ]Prerequisites: PSYC 1a and 51a. In order topre-enroll in this course, students mustconsult with the department one semesterbefore anticipated enrollment. This coursenormally should be completed by the end ofthe sophomore year. This course may not berepeated for credit by students who havetaken PSYC 152a in previous years. Refer tothe Schedule of Classes each semester forinformation regarding applicability to thewriting intensive requirement.The laboratory/lecture offers supervisedpractice in experimental design, dataanalysis and interpretation, and formalpresentation of experimental results.Usually offered every semester.Ms. Sherman and Staff

PSYC 92a Internship and Analysis inPSYC 92a Internship and Analysis inPSYC 92a Internship and Analysis inPSYC 92a Internship and Analysis inPSYC 92a Internship and Analysis inPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyProvides an opportunity for the student tosupplement an off-campus internshipexperience with a related research project.The specific requirements of the researchcomponent are negotiated by the studentand the sponsoring faculty member. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

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PSYC 98a Readings in PsychologicalPSYC 98a Readings in PsychologicalPSYC 98a Readings in PsychologicalPSYC 98a Readings in PsychologicalPSYC 98a Readings in PsychologicalLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureUsually offered every year.Staff

PSYC 98b Readings in PsychologicalPSYC 98b Readings in PsychologicalPSYC 98b Readings in PsychologicalPSYC 98b Readings in PsychologicalPSYC 98b Readings in PsychologicalLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureUsually offered every year.Staff

PSYC 99d Senior ResearchPSYC 99d Senior ResearchPSYC 99d Senior ResearchPSYC 99d Senior ResearchPSYC 99d Senior ResearchUsually offered every year.Staff


PSYC 101b The Psychology of AdultPSYC 101b The Psychology of AdultPSYC 101b The Psychology of AdultPSYC 101b The Psychology of AdultPSYC 101b The Psychology of AdultDevelopment and AgingDevelopment and AgingDevelopment and AgingDevelopment and AgingDevelopment and Aging[ ss ]Describes the sensory, cognitive,personality, and social changes that occurin normal aging. Emphasis on pathways tosuccessful aging in the context of a shiftingbalance of gains and losses in psychologicaland physical functioning. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Isaacowitz and Ms. Lachman

PSYC 103a Seminar in thePSYC 103a Seminar in thePSYC 103a Seminar in thePSYC 103a Seminar in thePSYC 103a Seminar in theNeuropsychology of LanguageNeuropsychology of LanguageNeuropsychology of LanguageNeuropsychology of LanguageNeuropsychology of Language[ ss ]Prerequisite: LING 173a or permission ofthe instructor. This course may not berepeated for credit by students who havetaken PSYC 203a in previous years.Considers empirical and experimentalanalysis of the neurological organization ofthe language faculty. Usually offered everyfourth year.Staff

NPSY 120b Man in SpaceNPSY 120b Man in SpaceNPSY 120b Man in SpaceNPSY 120b Man in SpaceNPSY 120b Man in Space[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: PHYS 10a.Topics include how orbital flight isachieved, spacecraft life support systems,circulatory dynamics, sensory-motorcontrol and vestibular function in free fall,the physiological and psychologicaladaptations necessary in space flight, andhow astronauts must readapt on return toEarth. Usually offered every year.Mr. Lackner

NPSY 125a Advanced Topics in PerceptionNPSY 125a Advanced Topics in PerceptionNPSY 125a Advanced Topics in PerceptionNPSY 125a Advanced Topics in PerceptionNPSY 125a Advanced Topics in Perceptionand Adaptationand Adaptationand Adaptationand Adaptationand Adaptation[ sn ss ]Prerequisites: MATH 10b, NBIO 140b, andPHYS 10a.Covers current issues and theories invision, vestibular function, proprioception,and adaptation to unusual forceenvironments from psychological andbiological perspectives. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Lackner

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NPSY 127a Motor ControlNPSY 127a Motor ControlNPSY 127a Motor ControlNPSY 127a Motor ControlNPSY 127a Motor Control[ sn ss ]Prerequisites: NPSY 11b (formerly PSYC11b) or NPSY 12a or permission of theinstructor.Surveys control of posture, movement,gesture, and speech from variousperspectives including muscle properties,reflex organization, central neuralmechanisms, spatial representations,learning, and development. Emphasizesresearch in physiology, psychology,biomechanics, and artificial intelligence.Usually offered every second year.Mr. DiZio

NPSY 128b Motor Control, Orientation,NPSY 128b Motor Control, Orientation,NPSY 128b Motor Control, Orientation,NPSY 128b Motor Control, Orientation,NPSY 128b Motor Control, Orientation,and Adaptationand Adaptationand Adaptationand Adaptationand Adaptation[ ss sn ]Prerequisite: NBIO 140b.A seminar critically reviewing anddiscussing current research about spatiallyadapted animal movement. The analysisfocuses on behavioral properties,biophysics, and neural substrates. Topicsinclude sensorimotor transformations,learning, memory, context specificity, andsensorimotor adaptation. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. DiZio

PSYC 130b Life Span Development: MiddlePSYC 130b Life Span Development: MiddlePSYC 130b Life Span Development: MiddlePSYC 130b Life Span Development: MiddlePSYC 130b Life Span Development: MiddleAdulthoodAdulthoodAdulthoodAdulthoodAdulthood[ ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 1a, 31a or 33a, 51a, 52a(formerly 152a), or permission of theinstructor.Seminar on advanced topics in life spandevelopmental theory and methodology.Substantive emphasis will be on cognitive,personality, social, and physical changesthat occur in midlife. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Lachman

PSYC 131b Seminar in Health PsychologyPSYC 131b Seminar in Health PsychologyPSYC 131b Seminar in Health PsychologyPSYC 131b Seminar in Health PsychologyPSYC 131b Seminar in Health Psychology[ ss wi ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a.An examination of the social andpsychological factors important for well-being, physical health, and effectivemedical care. Psychological perspectives areapplied to such topics as health promotionand compromise, the stress-illnessrelationship, social relations, chronicillness, death and dying, and health careprovider and patient interactions. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Sherman

PSYC 132a Children’s Play and thePSYC 132a Children’s Play and thePSYC 132a Children’s Play and thePSYC 132a Children’s Play and thePSYC 132a Children’s Play and theDeveloping ImaginationDeveloping ImaginationDeveloping ImaginationDeveloping ImaginationDeveloping Imagination[ ss ]Examines the origins, forms, effects, anddeterminants of children’s play includingparent/infant play, peer play, play commonto different age groups, and the use of playin educational and therapeutic settings.Readings of classic and current papers onplay, student observation studies, analysesof children’s jokes, toys, games,playgrounds, and problem playing. Usuallyoffered every summer.Staff

PSYC 133a Seminar in NonverbalPSYC 133a Seminar in NonverbalPSYC 133a Seminar in NonverbalPSYC 133a Seminar in NonverbalPSYC 133a Seminar in NonverbalCommunicationCommunicationCommunicationCommunicationCommunication[ ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 1a, 51a, and 52a(formerly 152a) or permission of theinstructor.Seminar in advanced topics in nonverbalcommunication covering theoretical andmethodological issues. Topics will includethe nonverbal communication of variousattributes (emotion, demographic qualities,identity, and personality traits) throughvarious modalities (face, voice, body) andthe factors that influence the accuracy ofnonverbal communication. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Zebrowitz

PSYC 134a Emotions and Well-BeingPSYC 134a Emotions and Well-BeingPSYC 134a Emotions and Well-BeingPSYC 134a Emotions and Well-BeingPSYC 134a Emotions and Well-Being[ ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 34b, 51a, 52a (formerly152a).Who is happy? Are emotions universal?Investigates psychological theory andresearch on emotion and well-being.Considers the nature of emotionalexperience and focuses on the causes andconsequences of well-being and happiness.Usually offered every year.Mr. Isaacowitz

PSYC 135b Seminar in Social CognitionPSYC 135b Seminar in Social CognitionPSYC 135b Seminar in Social CognitionPSYC 135b Seminar in Social CognitionPSYC 135b Seminar in Social Cognition[ ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 1a, 34b, 51a, 52a(formerly 152a), or permission of theinstructor.Considers the general nature of stereotypes,prejudice, and discrimination, theoreticalexplanations for these phenomena, andmethods for assessing them. Specificexamples of stereotyping are discussed inlight of research methods and theoreticalissues. Attention is given to stereotypeaccuracy, self-fulfilling prophecy effects,and mechanisms for coping withstereotypes. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Zebrowitz

PSYC 136b Advanced Topics inPSYC 136b Advanced Topics inPSYC 136b Advanced Topics inPSYC 136b Advanced Topics inPSYC 136b Advanced Topics inDevelopmental PsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyDevelopmental Psychology[ ss ]Prerequisite: PSYC 33a. Juniors and seniorshave priority for enrollment. Althoughtopics vary from year to year, the coursemay NOT be repeated for credit.Provides students with detailed informationabout theories and special topics of researchin developmental psychology. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Watson

NPSY 137b Cognitive ModelingNPSY 137b Cognitive ModelingNPSY 137b Cognitive ModelingNPSY 137b Cognitive ModelingNPSY 137b Cognitive Modeling[ sn ss ]Prerequisites: MATH 10b and PSYC 51a orNBIO 136b.A general introduction to the constructionand simulation of mathematical models ofhuman cognitive processes. The majoremphasis will be on models of humanlearning and memory. Students will beexpected to have some background incomputer programming. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

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PSYC 145b Aging in a Changing WorldPSYC 145b Aging in a Changing WorldPSYC 145b Aging in a Changing WorldPSYC 145b Aging in a Changing WorldPSYC 145b Aging in a Changing World[ ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 1a, 51a, 52a (formerly152a), or permission of the instructor.Psychological issues related to the agingprocess are examined in a multidisciplinaryperspective. Topics include intellectualfunctioning, memory loss, personalitychanges, and physiological changes in laterlife. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Isaacowitz and Ms. Lachman

PSYC 150b Organizational BehaviorPSYC 150b Organizational BehaviorPSYC 150b Organizational BehaviorPSYC 150b Organizational BehaviorPSYC 150b Organizational Behavior[ ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 1a, PSYC 51a, andPSYC 52a (formerly 152a).Covers the fundamentals of industrial/organizational psychology, including thetopics of leadership, work motivation,organizational culture, organizationalstructure, group dynamics, perception,decision-making, and cross-culturalinteraction. Assignments include groupproject analysis of real organizationaldilemma using concepts covered in class.Usually offered every year.Mr. Molinsky

PSYC 153a ConsciousnessPSYC 153a ConsciousnessPSYC 153a ConsciousnessPSYC 153a ConsciousnessPSYC 153a Consciousness[ ss ]May not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken LING 153a in previousyears.Explores the nature of conscious awarenessand its relation to the mind and body. Aftergoing through the philosophical history ofthe mind-body problem, the class discussesthe role of consciousness in cognitivescience. Usually offered every fourth year.Staff

NPSY 154a Human MemoryNPSY 154a Human MemoryNPSY 154a Human MemoryNPSY 154a Human MemoryNPSY 154a Human Memory[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: NPSY 22b.Presents a systematic analysis of currentmemory research and theory with anemphasis on list learning experiments andneural network models. Usually offeredevery third year.Staff

PSYC 155a Perceptual DevelopmentPSYC 155a Perceptual DevelopmentPSYC 155a Perceptual DevelopmentPSYC 155a Perceptual DevelopmentPSYC 155a Perceptual Development[ ss ]Seminar will discuss current issues in thedevelopment of visual space perception.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Hershenson

NPSY 159a Advanced Topics in EpisodicNPSY 159a Advanced Topics in EpisodicNPSY 159a Advanced Topics in EpisodicNPSY 159a Advanced Topics in EpisodicNPSY 159a Advanced Topics in EpisodicMemoryMemoryMemoryMemoryMemory[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: NBIO 140b or NPSY 154a andpermission of the instructor.Deals with current topics in the study ofepisodic memory. Discussions and readingson topics such as memory for temporalorder, category learning, associativesymmetry, item versus associativerecognition, theories of search in free recall,and the memory systems controversy.Usually offered every second year.Staff

PSYC 160b Seminar on Sex DifferencesPSYC 160b Seminar on Sex DifferencesPSYC 160b Seminar on Sex DifferencesPSYC 160b Seminar on Sex DifferencesPSYC 160b Seminar on Sex Differences[ ss ]Prerequisite: PSYC 1a, 51a, 52a (formerly152a) or permission of the instructor.Considers research evidence bearing on sexdifferences in the cognitive domain and inthe social domain, evaluating this evidencein light of biological, cultural, and social-cognitive theories as well as methodologicalissues. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Zebrowitz

PSYC 161a Clinical Psychology Practicum IPSYC 161a Clinical Psychology Practicum IPSYC 161a Clinical Psychology Practicum IPSYC 161a Clinical Psychology Practicum IPSYC 161a Clinical Psychology Practicum I[ ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 1a and 31a or 32a.Students must enroll in this course in orderto enroll in PSYC 161b and should onlyenroll in this course if they are also able toenroll in 161b in the spring semester.In conjunction with PSYC 161b, providesintensive supervised experience in mentalhealth intervention. Students do clinicalwork eight hours a week and relate theirexperience to empirical and literaryreadings in weekly group supervision.Usually offered every year.Mr. Cunningham

PSYC 161b Clinical Psychology PracticumPSYC 161b Clinical Psychology PracticumPSYC 161b Clinical Psychology PracticumPSYC 161b Clinical Psychology PracticumPSYC 161b Clinical Psychology PracticumIIIIIIIIII[ ss ]Prerequisites: Students may enroll in thecourse only if they have completed PSYC161a in the previous semester.In conjunction with PSYC 161a, providesintensive supervised experience in mentalhealth intervention. Students do clinicalwork eight hours a week and relate theirexperience to empirical and literaryreadings in weekly group supervision.Usually offered every year.Mr. Cunningham

PSYC 164b Social Relations and HealthPSYC 164b Social Relations and HealthPSYC 164b Social Relations and HealthPSYC 164b Social Relations and HealthPSYC 164b Social Relations and Healthacross the Lifespanacross the Lifespanacross the Lifespanacross the Lifespanacross the Lifespan[ ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 1a, PSYC 51a, and 52a(formerly 152a).Examines ways in which our relationshipswith others are intricately interwined withmany aspects of our health across thehuman life span. Discusses the currentliterature related to social relations andoccurrence of, and coping with, specificdiseases (e.g., AIDS, cancer, heart disease,arthritis) and the relationship of socialrelations to prevention of illness. Considersissues of gender, race/ethnicity, and othersocial categories that interact with socialrelations and health in adulthood. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Sherman

PSYC 167b Schools of PsychotherapyPSYC 167b Schools of PsychotherapyPSYC 167b Schools of PsychotherapyPSYC 167b Schools of PsychotherapyPSYC 167b Schools of Psychotherapy[ ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 1a and 32a. (Latter maybe taken concurrently.)The theories and techniques of severalschools of psychotherapy and behaviormodification are considered. The theories ofpersonality, methods of intervention, goalsof therapy, and relevant research will beemphasized. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Knight

NPSY 168b Electrophysiology of HumanNPSY 168b Electrophysiology of HumanNPSY 168b Electrophysiology of HumanNPSY 168b Electrophysiology of HumanNPSY 168b Electrophysiology of HumanMemoryMemoryMemoryMemoryMemory[ ss sn ]Prerequisites: PSYC 51a, NBIO 140b, NPSY22b.Laboratory course covering experimentalmethods and data analysis ofelectroencephalographic recordings duringmemory tasks. Projects involve datacollection using a 128-channel EEG system.Topics cover time- and frequency-basedmethods as well as source modeling.Usually offered every year.Staff

PSYC 169b Disorders of ChildhoodPSYC 169b Disorders of ChildhoodPSYC 169b Disorders of ChildhoodPSYC 169b Disorders of ChildhoodPSYC 169b Disorders of Childhood[ ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 1a, 33a, or permissionof the instructor. Seniors and juniors havepriority for admission.Issues of theory, research, and practice inthe areas of child and familypsychopathology and treatment arereviewed in the context of normaldevelopmental processes. Usually offeredevery fall.Mr. Cunningham

PSYC 173a PsycholinguisticsPSYC 173a PsycholinguisticsPSYC 173a PsycholinguisticsPSYC 173a PsycholinguisticsPSYC 173a Psycholinguistics[ ss ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken LING 173a inprevious years.An introduction to modernpsycholinguistics, with an emphasis onsentence comprehension and production.Questions concerning species-specificityand the neurological organization oflanguage are included for consideration.Usually offered every second year.Staff

NPSY 174b Visual CognitionNPSY 174b Visual CognitionNPSY 174b Visual CognitionNPSY 174b Visual CognitionNPSY 174b Visual Cognition[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: NPSY 12a or permission of theinstructor.Higher-order processes in vision. Visualimpact of cognitive and other top-downinfluences, including attention,expectation, plasticity, and learning. Focuson visual recognition, contour formation,segmentation, temporal binding, and faceand object perception. Studies of visualperception in brain-damaged individuals.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Sekuler or Mr. Fiser

NPSY 175b The Neuroscience of VisionNPSY 175b The Neuroscience of VisionNPSY 175b The Neuroscience of VisionNPSY 175b The Neuroscience of VisionNPSY 175b The Neuroscience of Vision[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: NPSY 12a or permission of theinstructor.Examines the neural basis of human visionfrom several complementary perspectives.Relates visual capacities of humanobservers to the structure and function ofthe visual system. Considers computationaland functional neuroimaging approaches tovision. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Sekuler

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PSYC 183a Social Cognition from aPSYC 183a Social Cognition from aPSYC 183a Social Cognition from aPSYC 183a Social Cognition from aPSYC 183a Social Cognition from aCognitive Science PerspectiveCognitive Science PerspectiveCognitive Science PerspectiveCognitive Science PerspectiveCognitive Science Perspective[ ss ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken LING 183a inprevious years.In order for an organism to behave socially,it must have internalized knowledge of thedistinctions and options available for socialand cultural interaction. Explores thecharacter of such knowledge, drawing onliterature in ethology and evolutionarypsychology and on parallels withlinguistics. Usually offered every third year.Staff

PSYC 193b Tests and MeasurementsPSYC 193b Tests and MeasurementsPSYC 193b Tests and MeasurementsPSYC 193b Tests and MeasurementsPSYC 193b Tests and Measurements[ ss ]Prerequisites: PSYC 1a and 51a.Covers test theory, types of measurement,the theory and measurement of reliabilityand validity, and test construction. Themeasurement of intelligence, achievement,and personality are considered. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Knight

PSYC 195a History of PsychologyPSYC 195a History of PsychologyPSYC 195a History of PsychologyPSYC 195a History of PsychologyPSYC 195a History of Psychology[ ss ]Structuralism, Gestalt theory, WilliamJames (consciousness), functionalism,behaviorism, learning theories,psychoanalysis, Piaget, cognitive theories,etc. Recommended for students taking thepsychology GRE. Usually offered everysemester.Mr. Hershenson

NPSY 196b Advanced Topics in CognitionNPSY 196b Advanced Topics in CognitionNPSY 196b Advanced Topics in CognitionNPSY 196b Advanced Topics in CognitionNPSY 196b Advanced Topics in Cognition[ ss sn ]Prerequisite: NPSY 159a or permission ofthe instructor.This seminar covers current issues andresearch in memory, speech perception, andprocessing resource limitations. Emphasiswill be placed on the current literature inthe field. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Wingfield

NPSY 197a Advanced Topics in BehavioralNPSY 197a Advanced Topics in BehavioralNPSY 197a Advanced Topics in BehavioralNPSY 197a Advanced Topics in BehavioralNPSY 197a Advanced Topics in BehavioralNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscience[ sn ss ]Prerequisites: NPSY 11b (formerly PSYC11b) and NBIO 140b or permission of theinstructor.Covers current research and issuespertaining to the neurobiology of perception(focusing mainly but not exclusively onperception of chemosensory signals) as wellas the neurobiology of simple learning.Usually offered every year.Mr. Katz

NPSY 199a Human NeuropsychologyNPSY 199a Human NeuropsychologyNPSY 199a Human NeuropsychologyNPSY 199a Human NeuropsychologyNPSY 199a Human Neuropsychology[ sn ss ]Prerequisite: NPSY 22b or NBIO 140b orpermission of the instructor.Designed as an introduction to humanneuropsychology. Topics include cerebraldominance, neuroanatomical mapping, andlocalization of function, with specialreference to language, memory, and relatedcognitive function. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Wingfield


NPSY 207b Seminar in PerceptionNPSY 207b Seminar in PerceptionNPSY 207b Seminar in PerceptionNPSY 207b Seminar in PerceptionNPSY 207b Seminar in PerceptionPrerequisites: MATH 10b, NBIO 140b, andPHYS 10a.Examines the various aspects of visual,vestibular, motor, and proprioceptiveinformation by which objects and events inthree-dimensional space are perceived byhuman observers. Current research inpsychology and artificial intelligence isconsidered. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Lackner

PSYC 210a Advanced PsychologicalPSYC 210a Advanced PsychologicalPSYC 210a Advanced PsychologicalPSYC 210a Advanced PsychologicalPSYC 210a Advanced PsychologicalStatistics IStatistics IStatistics IStatistics IStatistics IIn conjunction with PSYC 210b, this courseteaches students how to do independentdata analysis in psychology at a Ph.D. level.Topics include methods for describing data,exploratory data analysis, elementaryprobability theory, null hypothesissignificance testing and alternatives, thebinomial distribution, contingency tableanalysis, one-way and factorial analysis ofvariance, and repeated measures analysis.Students receive extensive instruction inthe use of the Statistical Program for theSocial Sciences (SPSS). Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Liu

PSYC 210b Advanced PsychologicalPSYC 210b Advanced PsychologicalPSYC 210b Advanced PsychologicalPSYC 210b Advanced PsychologicalPSYC 210b Advanced PsychologicalStatistics IIStatistics IIStatistics IIStatistics IIStatistics IIPrerequisite: PSYC 210a.This course is a continuation of PSYC 210a.Topics include statistical power analysis,simple correlation and regression, multipleregression, nonparametric statistics, and abrief introduction to multivariateprocedures. Students learn to use multipleregression as a general data analytic system.More advanced instruction in SPSS is alsoprovided. Usually offered every year.Mr. Liu

PSYC 211a Graduate Research Methods inPSYC 211a Graduate Research Methods inPSYC 211a Graduate Research Methods inPSYC 211a Graduate Research Methods inPSYC 211a Graduate Research Methods inPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyA required course for all master’s degreestudents, first-year doctoral students in theSocial Developmental Program, andselected undergraduate students bypermission of the instructor. Students whoare interested in this course must consultwith the department one semester beforeanticipated enrollment.The laboratory/lecture offers supervisedpractice in experimental design, dataanalysis and interpretation, and formalpresentation of experimental results.Usually offered every year in the fallsemester.Ms. Lachman, Ms. Zebrowitz and Mr. Liu

PSYC 220a Research in Spatial OrientationPSYC 220a Research in Spatial OrientationPSYC 220a Research in Spatial OrientationPSYC 220a Research in Spatial OrientationPSYC 220a Research in Spatial OrientationMr. Lackner

PSYC 223a Research in BehavioralPSYC 223a Research in BehavioralPSYC 223a Research in BehavioralPSYC 223a Research in BehavioralPSYC 223a Research in BehavioralNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceMr. Katz

PSYC 224a Research in Speech PerceptionPSYC 224a Research in Speech PerceptionPSYC 224a Research in Speech PerceptionPSYC 224a Research in Speech PerceptionPSYC 224a Research in Speech Perceptionand Cognitive Processesand Cognitive Processesand Cognitive Processesand Cognitive Processesand Cognitive ProcessesMr. Wingfield

PSYC 225a Research in Visual SpacePSYC 225a Research in Visual SpacePSYC 225a Research in Visual SpacePSYC 225a Research in Visual SpacePSYC 225a Research in Visual SpacePerceptionPerceptionPerceptionPerceptionPerceptionMr. Hershenson

PSYC 226a Research in Cognitive ProcessesPSYC 226a Research in Cognitive ProcessesPSYC 226a Research in Cognitive ProcessesPSYC 226a Research in Cognitive ProcessesPSYC 226a Research in Cognitive Processesand Psychopathologyand Psychopathologyand Psychopathologyand Psychopathologyand PsychopathologyMr. Knight

PSYC 228a Research in Syntax andPSYC 228a Research in Syntax andPSYC 228a Research in Syntax andPSYC 228a Research in Syntax andPSYC 228a Research in Syntax andComparative GermanicComparative GermanicComparative GermanicComparative GermanicComparative GermanicMs. Maling

PSYC 229a Research in Person PerceptionPSYC 229a Research in Person PerceptionPSYC 229a Research in Person PerceptionPSYC 229a Research in Person PerceptionPSYC 229a Research in Person PerceptionMs. Zebrowitz

PSYC 230a Research in Animal BehaviorPSYC 230a Research in Animal BehaviorPSYC 230a Research in Animal BehaviorPSYC 230a Research in Animal BehaviorPSYC 230a Research in Animal BehaviorMr. Wodinsky

PSYC 232a Research in DevelopmentalPSYC 232a Research in DevelopmentalPSYC 232a Research in DevelopmentalPSYC 232a Research in DevelopmentalPSYC 232a Research in DevelopmentalPsychopathologyPsychopathologyPsychopathologyPsychopathologyPsychopathologyMr. Cunningham

PSYC 233a Research in Visual CognitionPSYC 233a Research in Visual CognitionPSYC 233a Research in Visual CognitionPSYC 233a Research in Visual CognitionPSYC 233a Research in Visual CognitionMr. Sekuler

PSYC 234a Research in LifespanPSYC 234a Research in LifespanPSYC 234a Research in LifespanPSYC 234a Research in LifespanPSYC 234a Research in LifespanDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentMs. Lachman

PSYC 235a Research in OrganizationalPSYC 235a Research in OrganizationalPSYC 235a Research in OrganizationalPSYC 235a Research in OrganizationalPSYC 235a Research in OrganizationalPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyMr. Molinsky

PSYC 236a Research in DevelopmentalPSYC 236a Research in DevelopmentalPSYC 236a Research in DevelopmentalPSYC 236a Research in DevelopmentalPSYC 236a Research in DevelopmentalPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyMr. Watson

PSYC 239a Research in Human MotorPSYC 239a Research in Human MotorPSYC 239a Research in Human MotorPSYC 239a Research in Human MotorPSYC 239a Research in Human MotorControlControlControlControlControlMr. DiZio

PSYC 240a Research in Visual RecognitionPSYC 240a Research in Visual RecognitionPSYC 240a Research in Visual RecognitionPSYC 240a Research in Visual RecognitionPSYC 240a Research in Visual Recognitionand Learningand Learningand Learningand Learningand LearningMr. Fiser

PSYC 242a Research in ForensicsPSYC 242a Research in ForensicsPSYC 242a Research in ForensicsPSYC 242a Research in ForensicsPSYC 242a Research in ForensicsMr. Knight

PSYC 243a Research in Emotion and AgingPSYC 243a Research in Emotion and AgingPSYC 243a Research in Emotion and AgingPSYC 243a Research in Emotion and AgingPSYC 243a Research in Emotion and AgingMr. Isaacowitz

PSYC 244a Research in Health and AgingPSYC 244a Research in Health and AgingPSYC 244a Research in Health and AgingPSYC 244a Research in Health and AgingPSYC 244a Research in Health and AgingMs. Sherman

PSYC 250a Advanced Research ProjectPSYC 250a Advanced Research ProjectPSYC 250a Advanced Research ProjectPSYC 250a Advanced Research ProjectPSYC 250a Advanced Research ProjectUsually offered every year.Staff

PSYC 250b Master’s Project ReadingsPSYC 250b Master’s Project ReadingsPSYC 250b Master’s Project ReadingsPSYC 250b Master’s Project ReadingsPSYC 250b Master’s Project ReadingsUsually offered every year.Staff

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PSYC 253a Advanced Research Methods inPSYC 253a Advanced Research Methods inPSYC 253a Advanced Research Methods inPSYC 253a Advanced Research Methods inPSYC 253a Advanced Research Methods inSocial PerceptionSocial PerceptionSocial PerceptionSocial PerceptionSocial PerceptionPrerequisite: PSYC 211a or PSYC 52a(formerly PSYC 152a) and PSYC 51a orPSYC 210a.Provides supervised experience in socialperception research. Students conductresearch projects and discuss the design,execution, and analyses of these projects ina weekly seminar that considersmethodologies for research on nonverbalcommunication, impression formation, andstereotyping. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Zebrowitz

PSYC 280a Advanced ReadingsPSYC 280a Advanced ReadingsPSYC 280a Advanced ReadingsPSYC 280a Advanced ReadingsPSYC 280a Advanced ReadingsUsually offered every year.Staff

PSYC 300a Proseminar in SocialPSYC 300a Proseminar in SocialPSYC 300a Proseminar in SocialPSYC 300a Proseminar in SocialPSYC 300a Proseminar in SocialDevelopmental Psychology IDevelopmental Psychology IDevelopmental Psychology IDevelopmental Psychology IDevelopmental Psychology IOffers an in-depth review of primarysources in several major topic areas ofsocial and developmental psychology.Usually offered every second year.Staff

PSYC 302a Proseminar in SocialPSYC 302a Proseminar in SocialPSYC 302a Proseminar in SocialPSYC 302a Proseminar in SocialPSYC 302a Proseminar in SocialDevelopmental Psychology IIDevelopmental Psychology IIDevelopmental Psychology IIDevelopmental Psychology IIDevelopmental Psychology IIAn in-depth review of primary sources inseveral major topic areas of social anddevelopmental psychology. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

PSYC 316a Social DevelopmentalPSYC 316a Social DevelopmentalPSYC 316a Social DevelopmentalPSYC 316a Social DevelopmentalPSYC 316a Social DevelopmentalPsychology Research SeminarPsychology Research SeminarPsychology Research SeminarPsychology Research SeminarPsychology Research SeminarRequired of all social developmentalprogram graduate students who have notbeen admitted to candidacy. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

PSYC 400d Dissertation ResearchPSYC 400d Dissertation ResearchPSYC 400d Dissertation ResearchPSYC 400d Dissertation ResearchPSYC 400d Dissertation ResearchSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff


ANTH 161bANTH 161bANTH 161bANTH 161bANTH 161bCulture and Cognition

HS 373aHS 373aHS 373aHS 373aHS 373aMinority Children and Families

LING 100aLING 100aLING 100aLING 100aLING 100aIntroduction to Linguistics

LING 197aLING 197aLING 197aLING 197aLING 197aLanguage Acquisition and Development


PHIL 39bPHIL 39bPHIL 39bPHIL 39bPHIL 39bPhilosophy of Mind

PHIL 123bPHIL 123bPHIL 123bPHIL 123bPHIL 123bTopics in Biomedical Ethics

PHIL 141bPHIL 141bPHIL 141bPHIL 141bPHIL 141bTopics in Philosophy and Cognitive Science



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A graduate program

Quantitative Biology


The Quantitative Biology Program is designed to enhance thestudent’s capacity for independent research in subjects at theinterface of the physical and life sciences. By completing thequantitative biology curriculum, students gain expertise inapplying quantitative physical/chemical modeling andexperimental techniques to solving important problems inbiomedical research.

How to Obtain the Additional Ph.D. SpecializationHow to Obtain the Additional Ph.D. SpecializationHow to Obtain the Additional Ph.D. SpecializationHow to Obtain the Additional Ph.D. SpecializationHow to Obtain the Additional Ph.D. Specialization

The quantitative biology specialization is available only to studentsenrolled and working towards the Ph.D. degree in one of the sixparticipating graduate programs: Biochemistry, Biophysics andStructural Biology, Chemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology,Neuroscience, and Physics. Individuals who want to obtain a Ph.D.degree with a specialization in quantitative biology should apply toone of the participating Ph.D. programs as described in the relevantsection of this Bulletin. Enrolled Ph.D. students who want to obtainthe quantitative biology specialization should contact their Ph.D.program’s graduate program chair or quantitative biology liaison forfurther information. Students wishing to obtain the specialization areadvised also to contact one of the quantitative biology co-chairs forinformation about participating in the non-curricular educationalactivities of the quantitative biology program.


Jeff Gelles, Co-ChairJeff Gelles, Co-ChairJeff Gelles, Co-ChairJeff Gelles, Co-ChairJeff Gelles, Co-Chair(Biochemistry)

Jané Kondev, Co-Chair, liaison to PhysicsJané Kondev, Co-Chair, liaison to PhysicsJané Kondev, Co-Chair, liaison to PhysicsJané Kondev, Co-Chair, liaison to PhysicsJané Kondev, Co-Chair, liaison to PhysicsPh.D. programPh.D. programPh.D. programPh.D. programPh.D. program(Physics)

Irving Epstein, liaison to Chemistry Ph.D.Irving Epstein, liaison to Chemistry Ph.D.Irving Epstein, liaison to Chemistry Ph.D.Irving Epstein, liaison to Chemistry Ph.D.Irving Epstein, liaison to Chemistry Ph.D.programprogramprogramprogramprogram(Chemistry)

Bruce Goode, liaison to Molecular & CellBruce Goode, liaison to Molecular & CellBruce Goode, liaison to Molecular & CellBruce Goode, liaison to Molecular & CellBruce Goode, liaison to Molecular & CellBiology Ph.D. programBiology Ph.D. programBiology Ph.D. programBiology Ph.D. programBiology Ph.D. program(Biology)

Dorothee Kern, liaison to Biophysics &Dorothee Kern, liaison to Biophysics &Dorothee Kern, liaison to Biophysics &Dorothee Kern, liaison to Biophysics &Dorothee Kern, liaison to Biophysics &Structural Biology Ph.D. programStructural Biology Ph.D. programStructural Biology Ph.D. programStructural Biology Ph.D. programStructural Biology Ph.D. program(Biochemistry)

Eve Marder, liaison to Neuroscience Ph.D.Eve Marder, liaison to Neuroscience Ph.D.Eve Marder, liaison to Neuroscience Ph.D.Eve Marder, liaison to Neuroscience Ph.D.Eve Marder, liaison to Neuroscience Ph.D.programprogramprogramprogramprogram(Biology)

Christopher Miller, liaison to BiochemistryChristopher Miller, liaison to BiochemistryChristopher Miller, liaison to BiochemistryChristopher Miller, liaison to BiochemistryChristopher Miller, liaison to BiochemistryPh.D. programPh.D. programPh.D. programPh.D. programPh.D. program(Biochemistry)

Requirements for the Specialization to the Degree ofRequirements for the Specialization to the Degree ofRequirements for the Specialization to the Degree ofRequirements for the Specialization to the Degree ofRequirements for the Specialization to the Degree ofDoctor of PhilosophyDoctor of PhilosophyDoctor of PhilosophyDoctor of PhilosophyDoctor of Philosophy

Students must complete all requirements for the degree ofDoctor of Philosphy in the Ph.D. program in which they areenrolled. In addition, students must successfully complete threeof the following four courses: QBIO 110a, QBIO 120b, BCHM102a, and PHYS 105a.



QBIO 110a Numerical Modeling ofQBIO 110a Numerical Modeling ofQBIO 110a Numerical Modeling ofQBIO 110a Numerical Modeling ofQBIO 110a Numerical Modeling ofBiological SystemsBiological SystemsBiological SystemsBiological SystemsBiological Systems[ sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 10a,b or equivalent.Modern scientific computation applied toproblems in molecular and cell biology.Covers techniques such as: numericalintegration of differential equations,molecular dynamics and Monte-Carlosimulations. Applications range fromenzymes and molecular motors to cells.Usually offered every year.Staff

QBIO 120b Quantitative BiologyQBIO 120b Quantitative BiologyQBIO 120b Quantitative BiologyQBIO 120b Quantitative BiologyQBIO 120b Quantitative BiologyInstrumentation LaboratoryInstrumentation LaboratoryInstrumentation LaboratoryInstrumentation LaboratoryInstrumentation Laboratory[ sn ]Focuses on optical and other instrumentscommonly used in biomedical laboratoriesto make quantitative measurements in vivoand in vitro. Students disassemble andreconfigure modular instruments inlaboratory exercises that critically evaluateinstrument reliability and usability andinvestigate the origins of noise andsystematic error in measurements. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Dogic




CHEM 147bCHEM 147bCHEM 147bCHEM 147bCHEM 147bPhysical Chemistry – Mass Spectrometry




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Religious StudiesCourses of Study:Minor


The modern field of religious studies contributes significantly toa liberal arts education, cultivating the investigation of religiousthought, ritual, spiritual insight, culture, history, and sacredtexts. The goal of the program in religious studies is to exposestudents to several scholarly and pedagogical approaches to avariety of religious phenomena, often in a comparative context.The program’s course offerings are designed to encouragestudents to deepen their understanding of religion and itsmanifestations through the perspectives of several disciplinesand departments. Students survey systematic approaches to thefield (REL 107a) and complete courses in at least two differentreligious traditions.

The program fosters interaction between its faculty and students byrequiring completion of either an independent study or a senior essaycourse. The University, with its commitment to ethicalresponsibility, and the wide range of religious and ethnic backgroundsrepresented in its student body, provides a unique context forexamining religion with open-minded curiosity and sympatheticunderstanding.


Students may enter the program at any time in their undergraduatecareers, but an early start maximizes a student’s range of choicebecause a number of the courses are offered only every other year.Ideally students should take the core course (REL 107a) early in theircareer. Students should consult with their advisor and the head of theprogram to map out their particular design.


Tzvi Abusch, ChairTzvi Abusch, ChairTzvi Abusch, ChairTzvi Abusch, ChairTzvi Abusch, Chair(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)




Patricia JohnstonPatricia JohnstonPatricia JohnstonPatricia JohnstonPatricia Johnston(Classical Studies)





Ramie TargoffRamie TargoffRamie TargoffRamie TargoffRamie Targoff(English and American Literature)

The following faculty members areaffiliated with the program:

Marc Brettler (NEJS)Joan Bryant (AAAS)John Burt (ENG)Stephen Dowden (GRALL)Sylvia Fishman (NEJS)ChaeRan Freeze (NEJS)Gregory Freeze (HIST)Eli Hirsch (PHIL)Jane Kamensky (HIST)William Kapelle (HIST)Reuven Kimelman (NEJS)Ann Koloski-Ostrow (CLAS)Sarah Lamb (ANTH)Richard Lansing (ROCL)Avigdor Levy (NEJS)Leonard Muellner (CLAS)Yitzhak Nakash (NEJS)Richard Parmentier (ANTH)Michael Randall (ROCL)Jonathan Sarna (HRNS)John Schrecker (HIST)Eugene Sheppard (NEJS)Govind Sreenivasan (HIST)Cheryl Walker (CLAS)David Wright (NEJS)Palle Yourgrau (PHIL)

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A.A.A.A.A. Core Course: REL 107a (Approaches to Religious Studies).Ideally the core course should be taken early in the student’scareer at Brandeis, but not necessarily as the first course in theprogram.

B.B.B.B.B. Students must complete at least two courses covering at leasttwo different religious traditions from the traditions courseslisted below.

C. C. C. C. C. Students must complete at least one course from the list ofelectives listed below.

D.D.D.D.D. Completion of one semester of independent study (98a or b), orcompletion of a senior essay (97a or b) under the direction of one ormore faculty members affiliated with the program. A senior thesis inthe student’s major, with an emphasis on some aspect of religiousstudies and read by at least two faculty members in the program, maybe substituted for the senior essay. Students will normally completethis requirement in the year in which they complete the program,although exceptions may be granted by the program chair inconsultation with the student’s program advisor.

E.E.E.E.E. A passing letter grade must be obtained in each course taken forprogram credit. (Pass/fail courses are not allowed.) Students mustachieve a grade point average of at least 2.00 in program courses.

Religious Studies


REL 97a Senior EssayREL 97a Senior EssayREL 97a Senior EssayREL 97a Senior EssayREL 97a Senior EssayUsually offered every year.Staff

REL 97b Senior EssayREL 97b Senior EssayREL 97b Senior EssayREL 97b Senior EssayREL 97b Senior EssayUsually offered every year.Staff

REL 98a Independent StudyREL 98a Independent StudyREL 98a Independent StudyREL 98a Independent StudyREL 98a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

REL 98b Independent StudyREL 98b Independent StudyREL 98b Independent StudyREL 98b Independent StudyREL 98b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

REL 107a Approaches to Religious StudiesREL 107a Approaches to Religious StudiesREL 107a Approaches to Religious StudiesREL 107a Approaches to Religious StudiesREL 107a Approaches to Religious Studies[ nw hum ]Prerequisite: One previous course inreligious studies.A historical, multidisciplinary survey thatincludes classic explanations of religion as ahuman experience, modern theories, thestudy of belief systems, religions andsociety, myth and philosophy, mysticismand shamanism, texts, ritual and language,comparative study, gender issues, andcontemporary debates. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

REL 131b The Dynamics of ReligiousREL 131b The Dynamics of ReligiousREL 131b The Dynamics of ReligiousREL 131b The Dynamics of ReligiousREL 131b The Dynamics of ReligiousExperienceExperienceExperienceExperienceExperience[ hum ]A comparative study of religiousexperience, including Christian, Jewish,non-biblical, and feminist responses tomodern anguish and the quest for identityand absolute meaning. Topics includedoubt, sin, conversion, prayer, mysticism,holiness, and social action. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Kaplan

REL 141b The Buddhist Science of MindREL 141b The Buddhist Science of MindREL 141b The Buddhist Science of MindREL 141b The Buddhist Science of MindREL 141b The Buddhist Science of Mind[ hum nw ]This seminar focuses on understanding thenature of human experience as described inthe early literature of Theravada Buddhism,covering a general overview of theprinciples of Buddhist psychology. Alsoexplores the Abhidhamma system of mid/body science in detail. Special one-timeoffering, spring 2006.Mr. Olendzki

REL 151a The Buddha: His Life andREL 151a The Buddha: His Life andREL 151a The Buddha: His Life andREL 151a The Buddha: His Life andREL 151a The Buddha: His Life andTeachingsTeachingsTeachingsTeachingsTeachings[ hum ]Few human beings have had as muchimpact on the world as Siddhartha GotamaShakyamuni, known to us as Buddha. Thiscourse explores his life and teachings asreflected in early Buddhist literature andWestern scholarship. Special one-timeoffering, fall 2006.Mr. Olendzki

Traditions CoursesTraditions CoursesTraditions CoursesTraditions CoursesTraditions Courses

The following courses are approved for theprogram. Not all are given in any one year.Please consult with Schedule of Classeseach semester.


CLAS 170aCLAS 170aCLAS 170aCLAS 170aCLAS 170aClassical Mythology



NEJS 3aNEJS 3aNEJS 3aNEJS 3aNEJS 3aIntroduction to Judaism, Christianity, andIslam

NEJS 5aNEJS 5aNEJS 5aNEJS 5aNEJS 5aFoundational Course in Judaic Studies

NEJS 9aNEJS 9aNEJS 9aNEJS 9aNEJS 9aThe World of the Ancient Near East

NEJS 111aNEJS 111aNEJS 111aNEJS 111aNEJS 111aThe Hebrew Bible/Old Testament

NEJS 114bNEJS 114bNEJS 114bNEJS 114bNEJS 114bBiblical Ritual, Cult, and Magic


NEJS 128aNEJS 128aNEJS 128aNEJS 128aNEJS 128aIntroduction to Christianity

NEJS 130aNEJS 130aNEJS 130aNEJS 130aNEJS 130aThe New Testament: A HistoricalIntroduction

NEJS 153aNEJS 153aNEJS 153aNEJS 153aNEJS 153aHasidism as a Religious and SocialMovement

NEJS 155bNEJS 155bNEJS 155bNEJS 155bNEJS 155bJudaism and the Religious Quest



NEJS 198bNEJS 198bNEJS 198bNEJS 198bNEJS 198bModern Islamic Thought: The EighteenthCentury through the Contemporary Era



AAAS 81bAAAS 81bAAAS 81bAAAS 81bAAAS 81bReligion in African-American History


AMST 167bAMST 167bAMST 167bAMST 167bAMST 167bThe Cultural Work of Religion in America



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ANTH 137bANTH 137bANTH 137bANTH 137bANTH 137bViolence and the Sacred in Asia

COML 179aCOML 179aCOML 179aCOML 179aCOML 179aLife Stories, Spiritual and Profane

ENG 108aENG 108aENG 108aENG 108aENG 108aLiterature and Heresy


FA 15bFA 15bFA 15bFA 15bFA 15bArts of the Ming Dynasty

FA 42bFA 42bFA 42bFA 42bFA 42bThe Age of Cathedrals


FECS 147aFECS 147aFECS 147aFECS 147aFECS 147aJewish Identities in France since 1945




HIST 148aHIST 148aHIST 148aHIST 148aHIST 148aReligion and Society in Modern Russia

HIST 152bHIST 152bHIST 152bHIST 152bHIST 152bSalem, 1692

Religious Studies



NEJS 112aNEJS 112aNEJS 112aNEJS 112aNEJS 112aThe Book of Genesis

NEJS 115aNEJS 115aNEJS 115aNEJS 115aNEJS 115aThe Book of Deuteronomy

NEJS 115bNEJS 115bNEJS 115bNEJS 115bNEJS 115bWomen and the Bible

NEJS 122aNEJS 122aNEJS 122aNEJS 122aNEJS 122aDealing with Evil in Ancient Babylon andBeyond: Magic and Witchcraft in Antiquity

NEJS 127bNEJS 127bNEJS 127bNEJS 127bNEJS 127bThe Jewish Liturgy

NEJS 153bNEJS 153bNEJS 153bNEJS 153bNEJS 153bAbraham Joshua Heschel: Spirituality andAction

NEJS 158bNEJS 158bNEJS 158bNEJS 158bNEJS 158bTopics in Jewish Devotional Literature ofthe Medieval and Later Periods

NEJS 159aNEJS 159aNEJS 159aNEJS 159aNEJS 159aMajor Trends in Modern Jewish Philosophy

NEJS 162aNEJS 162aNEJS 162aNEJS 162aNEJS 162aAmerican Judaism

NEJS 163aNEJS 163aNEJS 163aNEJS 163aNEJS 163aJewish-Christian Relations in America

NEJS 164aNEJS 164aNEJS 164aNEJS 164aNEJS 164aJudaism Confronts America

NEJS 166bNEJS 166bNEJS 166bNEJS 166bNEJS 166b”Divided Souls”: Jewish Conversion andIdentity in Historical Perspective

NEJS 175bNEJS 175bNEJS 175bNEJS 175bNEJS 175bResponses to the Holocaust in Literature



PHIL 24aPHIL 24aPHIL 24aPHIL 24aPHIL 24aPhilosophy of Religion

PHIL 146aPHIL 146aPHIL 146aPHIL 146aPHIL 146aIdea of God

PHIL 178bPHIL 178bPHIL 178bPHIL 178bPHIL 178bMajor Figures in the Christian Faith

POL 145bPOL 145bPOL 145bPOL 145bPOL 145bThe Islamic Challenge: Politics andReligion in the West

REL 131bREL 131bREL 131bREL 131bREL 131bThe Dynamics of Religious Experience

SOC 128aSOC 128aSOC 128aSOC 128aSOC 128aReligion and Globalization

SOC 129aSOC 129aSOC 129aSOC 129aSOC 129aSociology of Religion

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Romance and Comparative Literature Courses of Study:See French Language and Literature.See Italian Studies.See Spanish Language and Literature.See Comparative Literature.


Dian Fox, ChairDian Fox, ChairDian Fox, ChairDian Fox, ChairDian Fox, ChairSpanish medieval and early modern drama,poetry, and prose. Cervantes. Women’s andgender studies.

French and Comparative LiteratureFrench and Comparative LiteratureFrench and Comparative LiteratureFrench and Comparative LiteratureFrench and Comparative Literature

Jane HaleJane HaleJane HaleJane HaleJane HaleFrench and comparative literature.Twentieth-century French fiction anddrama. Beckett, Queneau. Literature andpainting. Francophone literature of Africaand the Caribbean.

Edward KaplanEdward KaplanEdward KaplanEdward KaplanEdward KaplanFrench romanticism. Michelet. Hugo.Modern French poetry and theory.Baudelaire. Jabès. Bonnefoy. Religion andliterature. Translation.

Michael Randall, Undergraduate AdvisingMichael Randall, Undergraduate AdvisingMichael Randall, Undergraduate AdvisingMichael Randall, Undergraduate AdvisingMichael Randall, Undergraduate AdvisingHead for FrenchHead for FrenchHead for FrenchHead for FrenchHead for FrenchLate Medieval and Renaissance poetry,prose, and philosophy.

Italian and Comparative LiteratureItalian and Comparative LiteratureItalian and Comparative LiteratureItalian and Comparative LiteratureItalian and Comparative Literature

Richard Lansing, Undergraduate AdvisingRichard Lansing, Undergraduate AdvisingRichard Lansing, Undergraduate AdvisingRichard Lansing, Undergraduate AdvisingRichard Lansing, Undergraduate AdvisingHead for Italian and Comparative LiteratureHead for Italian and Comparative LiteratureHead for Italian and Comparative LiteratureHead for Italian and Comparative LiteratureHead for Italian and Comparative LiteratureDante. Italian and European Renaissance.Courtly tradition. Modern Italian literature.

Spanish and Comparative LiteratureSpanish and Comparative LiteratureSpanish and Comparative LiteratureSpanish and Comparative LiteratureSpanish and Comparative Literature

Roxanne DRoxanne DRoxanne DRoxanne DRoxanne DávilaávilaávilaávilaávilaModern and contemporary Latin Americanliterature and culture. Latin Americanstudies.

James Mandrell, Undergraduate AdvisingJames Mandrell, Undergraduate AdvisingJames Mandrell, Undergraduate AdvisingJames Mandrell, Undergraduate AdvisingJames Mandrell, Undergraduate AdvisingHead for SpanishHead for SpanishHead for SpanishHead for SpanishHead for SpanishModern and contemporary Spanishliterature. Genre and gender. Film.

Marisol NegrónMarisol NegrónMarisol NegrónMarisol NegrónMarisol NegrónLatin American and Latino studies.

Ángela Pérez-MejíaÁngela Pérez-MejíaÁngela Pérez-MejíaÁngela Pérez-MejíaÁngela Pérez-MejíaColonial Latin American literature. LatinAmerican film and cultural studies. LatinAmerican women writers.

Fernando RosenbergFernando RosenbergFernando RosenbergFernando RosenbergFernando RosenbergLatin American and Latino studies.

French LanguageFrench LanguageFrench LanguageFrench LanguageFrench Language

Hollie Harder, Director of LanguageHollie Harder, Director of LanguageHollie Harder, Director of LanguageHollie Harder, Director of LanguageHollie Harder, Director of LanguageProgramsProgramsProgramsProgramsProgramsFrench language and culture. Languagepedagogy. Nineteenth- and twentieth-century French literature. Women’s studies.

Sabine LevetSabine LevetSabine LevetSabine LevetSabine LevetFrench language and culture. Cross-culturalstudies. Language pedagogy. Teachertraining. Technology in the humanities.

Esther RatnerEsther RatnerEsther RatnerEsther RatnerEsther RatnerFrench language and culture.

Italian LanguageItalian LanguageItalian LanguageItalian LanguageItalian Language

Paola ServinoPaola ServinoPaola ServinoPaola ServinoPaola ServinoItalian language and culture.

Nives Dal Bo-WheelerNives Dal Bo-WheelerNives Dal Bo-WheelerNives Dal Bo-WheelerNives Dal Bo-WheelerItalian language and culture.

Spanish LanguageSpanish LanguageSpanish LanguageSpanish LanguageSpanish Language

Jorge ArtetaJorge ArtetaJorge ArtetaJorge ArtetaJorge ArtetaSpanish language.

Mary Nasielskier de BurstinMary Nasielskier de BurstinMary Nasielskier de BurstinMary Nasielskier de BurstinMary Nasielskier de BurstinSpanish language.

Elena González RosElena González RosElena González RosElena González RosElena González RosSpanish language and language pedagogy.

Olmanda HernOlmanda HernOlmanda HernOlmanda HernOlmanda HernándezándezándezándezándezSpanish language and Hispanic cultures.

Raysa MederosRaysa MederosRaysa MederosRaysa MederosRaysa MederosSpanish language.

Lucia Reyes de DeuLucia Reyes de DeuLucia Reyes de DeuLucia Reyes de DeuLucia Reyes de DeuSpanish language, culture, and literature

RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements

For course offerings and requirements for the major, seeComparative Literature, European Cultural Studies, French,Italian, and Spanish.

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Russian and East European StudiesCourses of Study:Minor


The program in Russian and East European studies (REES)provides undergraduates with a curricular framework for theinterdisciplinary study of Russia, the former Soviet Union, andEast Europe. This interdisciplinary study offers a special breadthand depth of understanding for this region and leads students toappreciate the interconnectedness of Russian and East Europeanhistory, economics, politics, and culture. The complementarystudy allows participating students to achieve an understandingof this world region not otherwise available in existing majorsand minors in the traditional disciplines. REES further maintainsthe extracurricular objective of hosting and facilitating specialevents concerning Russia and East Europe: presentations byvisiting scholars, cultural events, and other learning activities.The program serves any interested undergraduates wishing tocomplement their major course of study; social science majorswith an interest in the area and majors in Russian language andliterature are encouraged to consider becoming programparticipants.


Interested students who have no background in Russian or any otherEast European language are advised to begin language training (withRUS 10a) in their first year. Appropriate placement of those withsome knowledge of Russian can be arranged by consultation with theDepartment of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literature.Progress toward the minor will also be facilitated by early enrollment(usually in the sophomore year) in HIST 147a (Imperial Russia).


David Powelstock, ChairDavid Powelstock, ChairDavid Powelstock, ChairDavid Powelstock, ChairDavid Powelstock, Chair(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)


Joan Chevalier (on leave 2006-07)Joan Chevalier (on leave 2006-07)Joan Chevalier (on leave 2006-07)Joan Chevalier (on leave 2006-07)Joan Chevalier (on leave 2006-07)(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)

ChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeChaeRan Freeze(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Gregory FreezeGregory FreezeGregory FreezeGregory FreezeGregory Freeze(History)


Antony PolonskyAntony PolonskyAntony PolonskyAntony PolonskyAntony Polonsky(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Requirements for the Minor

A.A.A.A.A. Students must complete the following courses: HIST 147a(Imperial Russia) and HIST 147b (Twentieth-Century Russia); andfour semesters of Russian language, or the equivalent.

B.B.B.B.B. Completion of any three courses listed below, in at least twoseparate disciplines.


REES 98a Independent StudyREES 98a Independent StudyREES 98a Independent StudyREES 98a Independent StudyREES 98a Independent StudySignature of the instructor and the programchair required.Usually offered every year.Staff

REES 98b Independent StudyREES 98b Independent StudyREES 98b Independent StudyREES 98b Independent StudyREES 98b Independent StudySignature of the instructor and the programchair required.Usually offered every year.Staff


HIST 147aHIST 147aHIST 147aHIST 147aHIST 147aImperial Russia

HIST 147bHIST 147bHIST 147bHIST 147bHIST 147bTwentieth-Century Russia


The following courses are approved for theminor. Not all are offered in any one year.Please consult the Schedule of Classes eachsemester.


NEJS 136aNEJS 136aNEJS 136aNEJS 136aNEJS 136aHistory and Culture of the Jews in East-Central Europe to 1914

NEJS 137bNEJS 137bNEJS 137bNEJS 137bNEJS 137bA History of the Jews in Warsaw, Lodz,Vilna, and Odessa

POL 129aPOL 129aPOL 129aPOL 129aPOL 129aEast European Politics

POL 213bPOL 213bPOL 213bPOL 213bPOL 213bGraduate Seminar: Selected Topics inComparative Politics


RECS 134bRECS 134bRECS 134bRECS 134bRECS 134bChekhov

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RECS 135aRECS 135aRECS 135aRECS 135aRECS 135aFrom Pushkin to Chekhov: The Short Storyin Russia

RECS 137aRECS 137aRECS 137aRECS 137aRECS 137aWomen in Russian Literature

RECS 146aRECS 146aRECS 146aRECS 146aRECS 146aDostoevsky: Gods and Monsters

RECS 147bRECS 147bRECS 147bRECS 147bRECS 147bTolstoy: Freedom, Chance, and Necessity

RECS 149bRECS 149bRECS 149bRECS 149bRECS 149bThe Rise and Fall of Russian Modernism:Cultural and Political Revolutions, 1900-1934

RECS 154aRECS 154aRECS 154aRECS 154aRECS 154aNabokov

RECS 155aRECS 155aRECS 155aRECS 155aRECS 155aFrom Witches to Wood Spirits: RussianCulture Past and Present

RECS 160aRECS 160aRECS 160aRECS 160aRECS 160aContemporary East European Literature

RUS 150bRUS 150bRUS 150bRUS 150bRUS 150bMasterpieces of Russian Literature:Shedevry russkoi literatury

RUS 153aRUS 153aRUS 153aRUS 153aRUS 153aRussian Poetry in Russian: UndergraduateSeminar

Russian and East European Studies

Russian Language and Literature Courses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


The Russian program at Brandeis offers students uniqueopportunities for the study of Russian language, culture, andliterature. Our courses enable students to reach intermediate toadvanced levels of language proficiency and attain a strongbackground in Russian culture and literature. Majors, especiallytrack I students, are encouraged to study in Russia for a semesteror a summer. Links to approved Brandeis semester programs inRussia can be found on the department website atwww.brandeis.edu/departments/grall.

Undergraduate Major and MinorUndergraduate Major and MinorUndergraduate Major and MinorUndergraduate Major and MinorUndergraduate Major and MinorOur core curriculum features courses in language, culture, andliterature open to all students. Literature courses focusing on theclassics of the 19th century are augmented by seminars on poetryand contemporary authors. Most of our literature courses aretaught in English in order to make them accessible to a broadrange of students. Bilingual students and advanced students ofRussian may choose to do course readings in Russian. Languagecourses are taught exclusively in Russian. Grammar is presentedin communicative contexts incorporating authentic multimediamaterials. Our curriculum also includes courses on film,contemporary culture, and East European literature.

We are one of the few universities in the country to offer twotracks for Russian majors in Russian language and literature: onetrack for students with no previous experience in Russianlanguage (track I) and another track designed specifically forRussian bilinguals (track II) or students arriving at Brandeis withadvanced language proficiency. A minor in Russian language andliterature is also available to all students. Students may wish tobroaden a major by combining it with a minor in Russian andEast European studies (REES), a separate interdisciplinaryprogram.

Brandeis offers a host of extracurricular opportunities for majors,minors, and students interested in Russian language and culture. TheDepartment of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literaturealso sponsors regular functions for Russian students including filmseries, lectures, and Russian tea hours featuring Russian languageconversation for students of all levels. Many activities for thoseinterested in Russian language and culture are organized by and forstudents. We are proud to host one of the few Russian language radioshows in the Boston. The Russian Club at Brandeis actively sponsorsevents for Russian students and Russian speakers in the GreaterBoston community, including Russian language film series, dances,and mailings about events in the Boston area.


Students considering a Russian major or minor should complete thelanguage requirement as soon as possible. Students who wish todiscuss the two major tracks or issues of language placement shouldspeak with Professor Chevalier, the Russian language coordinator.

A major in Russian may obtain the Massachusetts teaching certificateat the high school level by additionally completing requirements ofthe education program. Interested students should meet with theprogam director.


See the Department of German, Russian,and Asian Languages and Literature.

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Russian Language and Literature Track IRussian Language and Literature Track IRussian Language and Literature Track IRussian Language and Literature Track IRussian Language and Literature Track IIntended for students with no prior knowledge of Russian.

A. A. A. A. A. ECS 100a (European Cultural Studies: The Proseminar) to becompleted no later than the junior year.

B.B.B.B.B. Advanced language and literature study: RUS 105a, RUS 106b,and RUS 150b.

C.C.C.C.C. Literature study: Any five RECS courses.

D. D. D. D. D. RUS 97a, 97b, or 99d. Majors wishing to graduate withdepartmental honors must complete RUS 99d (Senior Thesis).Candidates for departmental honors must have a 3.50 GPA inRussian courses previous to the senior year. Honors are awardedon the basis of cumulative excellence in all courses taken in themajor and the grade on the honors thesis.

Russian Language and Literature Track IIRussian Language and Literature Track IIRussian Language and Literature Track IIRussian Language and Literature Track IIRussian Language and Literature Track IIIntended for heritage speakers of Russian and students withadvanced proficiency in Russian.

A.A.A.A.A. ECS 100a (European Cultural Studies: The Proseminar) to becompleted no later than the junior year.

B.B.B.B.B. Advanced language study and study of literature in Russian: RUS110a (or qualifying exam) and RUS 153a.

C. C. C. C. C. Literature study: Any six RECS courses.

D.D.D.D.D. RUS 97a, 97b, or 99d. Majors wishing to graduate withdepartmental honors must complete RUS 99d (Senior Thesis).Candidates for departmental honors must have a 3.50 GPA in Russiancourses previous to the senior year. Honors are awarded on the basisof cumulative excellence in all courses taken in the major and thegrade on the honors thesis.

Requirements for the Minor in Russian LiteratureRequirements for the Minor in Russian LiteratureRequirements for the Minor in Russian LiteratureRequirements for the Minor in Russian LiteratureRequirements for the Minor in Russian Literature

A. A. A. A. A. One course in advanced language study: RUS 105a, RUS 106b, orRUS 110a (or qualifying exam).

B.B.B.B.B. Literature Study in Russian: RUS 150a or or or or or RUS 153a.

C.C.C.C.C. Literature study: Any three RECS courses.



RUS 10a Beginning RussianRUS 10a Beginning RussianRUS 10a Beginning RussianRUS 10a Beginning RussianRUS 10a Beginning RussianFor students who have had no previousstudy of Russian. A systematic presentationof the basic grammar and vocabulary of thelanguage within the context of Russianculture, with focus on all four languageskills: listening, speaking, reading, andwriting. Usually offered every year.Ms. Chevalier

RUS 20b Continuing RussianRUS 20b Continuing RussianRUS 20b Continuing RussianRUS 20b Continuing RussianRUS 20b Continuing RussianPrerequisite: RUS 10a or the equivalent.For students with some previous study ofRussian. Continuing presentation of thebasic grammar and vocabulary of thelanguage within the context of Russianculture, and practice of the four languageskills. Special attention to reading andwriting skills, as well as guidedconversation. Usually offered every year.Ms. Chevalier

RUS 30a Intermediate RussianRUS 30a Intermediate RussianRUS 30a Intermediate RussianRUS 30a Intermediate RussianRUS 30a Intermediate Russian[ fl ]Prerequisite: RUS 20b or the equivalent.For students with some previous study ofRussian (RUS 10a, RUS 20b). Continuingpresentation of the basic grammar andvocabulary of the language within thecontext of Russian culture. Specialattention to reading and writing skills.Usually offered every year.Ms. Chevalier

RUS 97a Senior EssayRUS 97a Senior EssayRUS 97a Senior EssayRUS 97a Senior EssayRUS 97a Senior EssayStudents should consult the area head oftheir major.Usually offered every year.Staff

RUS 97b Senior EssayRUS 97b Senior EssayRUS 97b Senior EssayRUS 97b Senior EssayRUS 97b Senior EssayStudents should consult the area head oftheir major.Usually offered every year.Staff

RUS 98a Independent StudyRUS 98a Independent StudyRUS 98a Independent StudyRUS 98a Independent StudyRUS 98a Independent StudyMay be taken only with the permission ofthe advisor to majors and the chair of thedepartment.Reading and reports under facultysupervision. Usually offered every semester.Staff

RUS 98b Independent StudyRUS 98b Independent StudyRUS 98b Independent StudyRUS 98b Independent StudyRUS 98b Independent StudyMay be taken only with the permission ofthe advisor to majors and the chair of thedepartment.Reading and reports under facultysupervision. Usually offered every year.Staff

RUS 99d Senior ThesisRUS 99d Senior ThesisRUS 99d Senior ThesisRUS 99d Senior ThesisRUS 99d Senior ThesisStudents should consult the area head oftheir major.Usually offered every year.Staff


RUS 105a Russia Today: AdvancedRUS 105a Russia Today: AdvancedRUS 105a Russia Today: AdvancedRUS 105a Russia Today: AdvancedRUS 105a Russia Today: AdvancedLanguage Skills through ContemporaryLanguage Skills through ContemporaryLanguage Skills through ContemporaryLanguage Skills through ContemporaryLanguage Skills through ContemporaryCultureCultureCultureCultureCulture[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: RUS 30a or permission of theinstructor.For advanced students of Russian languagewho wish to expand their vocabulary and todevelop their grammar and reading skills.Explores aspects of contemporary Russiansociety and culture. Texts will be drawnfrom the Russian press, political essays,modern prose fiction, and drama.Ms. Chevalier

RUS 106b Advanced Russian LanguageRUS 106b Advanced Russian LanguageRUS 106b Advanced Russian LanguageRUS 106b Advanced Russian LanguageRUS 106b Advanced Russian Languagethrough Filmthrough Filmthrough Filmthrough Filmthrough Film[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: A 30-level Russian course orthe equivalent or permission of theinstructor.For advanced students of Russian who wishto enhance their proficiency and accuracyin writing and speaking. Class discussionsand writing assignments will focus onaspects of Russian society as they areportrayed in Russian film. Backgroundreadings about the films related to relevantaspects of Russian society will also beassigned.Ms. Chevalier

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RUS 110a Russian Language for RussianRUS 110a Russian Language for RussianRUS 110a Russian Language for RussianRUS 110a Russian Language for RussianRUS 110a Russian Language for RussianSpeakersSpeakersSpeakersSpeakersSpeakers[ hum wi ]Permission of the instructor required.Designed to meet the needs of Russianlanguage speakers who have had little or noformal training in their native language andwho want to improve reading and writingskills. Readings range from short works ofcontemporary prose fiction to articles fromthe contemporary Russian press. Basic rulesof orthography and advanced grammartopics will be reviewed. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Chevalier

RECS 130a The Russian NovelRECS 130a The Russian NovelRECS 130a The Russian NovelRECS 130a The Russian NovelRECS 130a The Russian Novel[ hum wi ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.A comprehensive survey of the majorwriters and themes of the 19th centuryincluding Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoevsky,Tolstoy, Chekhov, and others. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Miller

RECS 131a Nature, Man, and Machine:RECS 131a Nature, Man, and Machine:RECS 131a Nature, Man, and Machine:RECS 131a Nature, Man, and Machine:RECS 131a Nature, Man, and Machine:Twentieth-Century Russian LiteratureTwentieth-Century Russian LiteratureTwentieth-Century Russian LiteratureTwentieth-Century Russian LiteratureTwentieth-Century Russian Literature[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.An introduction to the major works andauthors of Modernist, Soviet, and post-Soviet eras, including the Emigration.Readings include works by Mayakovsky,Bely, Babel, Bulgakov, Nabokov,Akhmatova, Solzhenitsyn, and Pelevin.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Powelstock

RECS 134b ChekhovRECS 134b ChekhovRECS 134b ChekhovRECS 134b ChekhovRECS 134b Chekhov[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.Offers a detailed investigation of theevolution of Chekhov’s art, emphasizingthe thematic and structural aspects ofChekhov’s works. Attention paid tomethods of characterization, use of detail,narrative technique, and the roles intowhich he casts his audience. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Miller

RECS 135a From Pushkin to Chekhov: TheRECS 135a From Pushkin to Chekhov: TheRECS 135a From Pushkin to Chekhov: TheRECS 135a From Pushkin to Chekhov: TheRECS 135a From Pushkin to Chekhov: TheShort Story in RussiaShort Story in RussiaShort Story in RussiaShort Story in RussiaShort Story in Russia[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.Focuses on the great tradition of the shortstory in Russia. This genre has alwaysinvited stylistic and narrativeexperimentation, as well as being a vehiclefor the striking, if brief, expression ofcomplex social, religious, and philosophicalthemes. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Miller

RECS 137a Women in Russian LiteratureRECS 137a Women in Russian LiteratureRECS 137a Women in Russian LiteratureRECS 137a Women in Russian LiteratureRECS 137a Women in Russian Literature[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.Examines questions of femalerepresentation and identity and of femaleauthorship. Readings include portrayals ofwomen by men and women authors.Usually offered every second year.Staff

RECS 146a Dostoevsky: Gods and MonstersRECS 146a Dostoevsky: Gods and MonstersRECS 146a Dostoevsky: Gods and MonstersRECS 146a Dostoevsky: Gods and MonstersRECS 146a Dostoevsky: Gods and Monsters[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.A comprehensive survey of Dostoevsky’slife and works, with special emphasis onthe major novels. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Miller

RECS 147b Tolstoy: Freedom, Chance, andRECS 147b Tolstoy: Freedom, Chance, andRECS 147b Tolstoy: Freedom, Chance, andRECS 147b Tolstoy: Freedom, Chance, andRECS 147b Tolstoy: Freedom, Chance, andNecessityNecessityNecessityNecessityNecessity[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.Studies the major short stories and novelsof Leo Tolstoy against the backdrop of 19th-century history and with reference to 20th-century critical theory. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Miller

RECS 148a Russian DramaRECS 148a Russian DramaRECS 148a Russian DramaRECS 148a Russian DramaRECS 148a Russian Drama[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian. Thiscourse may not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken RUS 148a andRUS 148b in previous years.Examines the rich tradition of Russiandrama and theater. Readings includemasterpieces of the 19th and 20thcenturies, including those by Chekhov,Pushkin, Gogol, Ostrovsky, Mayakovsky,Erdman, and others. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Powelstock

RECS 149b The Rise and Fall of RussianRECS 149b The Rise and Fall of RussianRECS 149b The Rise and Fall of RussianRECS 149b The Rise and Fall of RussianRECS 149b The Rise and Fall of RussianModernism: Cultural and PoliticalModernism: Cultural and PoliticalModernism: Cultural and PoliticalModernism: Cultural and PoliticalModernism: Cultural and PoliticalRevolutions, 1900-1934Revolutions, 1900-1934Revolutions, 1900-1934Revolutions, 1900-1934Revolutions, 1900-1934[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.An interdisciplinary immersion in theperiod, emphasizing the connectionsbetween historical and artistic trends andemploying prominent theories of culture.Focuses on major figures, works and eventsin film, literature, the performing andvisual arts, and political, philosophical, andreligious thought. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Powelstock

RUS 150b Masterpieces of RussianRUS 150b Masterpieces of RussianRUS 150b Masterpieces of RussianRUS 150b Masterpieces of RussianRUS 150b Masterpieces of RussianLiterature: Literature: Literature: Literature: Literature: Shedevry russkoi literaturyShedevry russkoi literaturyShedevry russkoi literaturyShedevry russkoi literaturyShedevry russkoi literatury[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: RUS 30a or permission of theinstructor. Required of Track I majors andopen to qualified students. Taught inRussian.An undergraduate seminar intendedprimarily for students of Russian as asecond language. Designed to giveintermediate to advanced students ofRussian the linguistic and critical skills toanalyze literature in Russian. Poetry andshort works of fiction are included. Authorsinclude: Pushkin, Lermontov, Tiuchev, Fet,Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, andChekhov. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Chevalier

RUS 153a Russian Poetry in Russian:RUS 153a Russian Poetry in Russian:RUS 153a Russian Poetry in Russian:RUS 153a Russian Poetry in Russian:RUS 153a Russian Poetry in Russian:Undergraduate SeminarUndergraduate SeminarUndergraduate SeminarUndergraduate SeminarUndergraduate Seminar[ fl hum ]Required of Track II majors and open toqualified non-majors. Taught in Russian.An undergraduate seminar intendedprimarily for students who are heritagespeakers or students who have acquiredadvanced proficiency in Russian. Examinesa selection of the very best Russian poetryof the 19th and 20th centuries. Usuallyoffered every second year.Staff

RECS 154a NabokovRECS 154a NabokovRECS 154a NabokovRECS 154a NabokovRECS 154a Nabokov[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.A concentrated study of Vladimir Nabokov,the most noted Russian author living inemigration and one of the most influentialnovelists of the 20th century. Focuses onthe major novels. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Powelstock

RECS 155a From Witches to Wood Spirits:RECS 155a From Witches to Wood Spirits:RECS 155a From Witches to Wood Spirits:RECS 155a From Witches to Wood Spirits:RECS 155a From Witches to Wood Spirits:Russian Culture Past and PresentRussian Culture Past and PresentRussian Culture Past and PresentRussian Culture Past and PresentRussian Culture Past and Present[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Students may choose to do readings eitherin English translation or in Russian.Explores the relationship of culture tosociety and religion in Russia through the18th century. Examines the interactions ofdiverse forms of artistic expression,presenting examples from visual art, music,architecture, and popular culture, givingspecial attention to Russia’s rich folkheritage. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Chevalier


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RECS 160a Contemporary East EuropeanRECS 160a Contemporary East EuropeanRECS 160a Contemporary East EuropeanRECS 160a Contemporary East EuropeanRECS 160a Contemporary East EuropeanLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in English.Examines works of major East European(Polish, Czech, Russian, and other) authorsin the historical context of late Communistand post-Communist experience. Specialattention to reading for artistic qualitiesand engagement of historical and politicalproblems. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Powelstock






Social Justice and Social PolicyCourses of Study:Minor


Concepts of justice play a profound role in clarifying humanneeds for health and well-being. Such basic social problems asinequality, poverty, and discrimination pose a constant challengeto policies that serve the health and income needs of children,families, people with disabilities, and the elderly. The publicresponse to such problems, in America and elsewhere, rests oncontested definitions of social obligation and social citizenship.The Program in Social Justice and Social Policy examines theseessential connections between social values and practicalpolicies. It unites elements in liberal arts study to bridge theanalytic gap between ends and means. It also brings together anunusually broad spectrum of faculty and curriculum—combiningthe academic perspectives of arts and sciences departments withprofessional expertise from The Heller School for Social Policyand Management. Students are encouraged to explore policy areasin concrete detail, focused variously on particular groups(children, the elderly, people with disabilities) or particularservices (health care, income support). Students can also selectcourses that deal thematically with problems of social equity(poverty, discrimination), as well as courses that approach socialjustice from historical, philosophical, and comparativeperspectives. Key elements of the program include a foundationcourse, a capstone course, and a research-based internship in asocial policy setting.

The concern with social justice speaks to the core educationalcommitments of Brandeis University. This program does not seek topromote a particular ideological agenda, but rather to spark creativethinking about complex social problems. It carries the search fornorms and principles into the wider arena of practical experience. Byproviding models for critical reflection, it challenges students toarticulate their own value commitments in a spirit of constructivedebate.


The Program in Social Justice and Social Policy (SJSP) is open to allBrandeis undergraduates. Students may begin the minor at any time,but are encouraged to complete the foundation course within the firsttwo years of study. To enroll in the minor, fill out the declarationforms from the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs and meetfirst with one of the members of the program committee. A minoradvisor will then be assigned by the director to help you plan yourcourse of study, including the timing of the internship/independentresearch, and capstone requirements.


Richard Gaskins, DirectorRichard Gaskins, DirectorRichard Gaskins, DirectorRichard Gaskins, DirectorRichard Gaskins, Director(American Studies; Legal Studies)

David CunninghamDavid CunninghamDavid CunninghamDavid CunninghamDavid Cunningham(Sociology)


George RossGeorge RossGeorge RossGeorge RossGeorge Ross(Politics; Sociology)


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A.A.A.A.A. The foundation course, SOC 123b (Crisis of the Welfare State).Normally this course will be taken within the first two years ofstudy. It is strongly recommended as an introduction to theprogram, but is not a formal prerequisite for other courses.

B.B.B.B.B. Students must complete any three elective courses from thoselisted below. Electives are grouped into topical fields, butstudents may choose courses from any group. No more than twoelectives from The Heller School or from any single departmentmay be counted toward program requirements, except for thefoundation course.

C.C.C.C.C. Either (1) an internship, arranged through the program office andthe correlative seminar SJSP 92a or 92b; or (2) an independentresearch course (SJSP 98a or 98b), directed by a member of theprogram committee, or by another faculty member with the approvalof the program director. Please note that internships will not beoffered during 2006-07.

D.D.D.D.D. One additional course approved by the program director.

E.E.E.E.E. No more than two courses may be double-counted for this minorand for a particular major.




SJSP 92a Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 92a Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 92a Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 92a Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 92a Social Justice and Social PolicyInternship and SeminarInternship and SeminarInternship and SeminarInternship and SeminarInternship and SeminarInternships will not be available for 2006-07. Prerequisite: SOC 123b or permission ofthe instructor.Biweekly seminar and supervised internshipin a public agency or nonprofitorganization. Time commitments dependon the site, up to a maximum of two daysper week. In cooperation with the Brandeisfaculty advisor and the internship sitesupervisor, students will complete anindividual research project. Internshipsmust be arranged through the programadministrator. Usually offered every year.Staff

SJSP 92b Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 92b Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 92b Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 92b Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 92b Social Justice and Social PolicyInternship and SeminarInternship and SeminarInternship and SeminarInternship and SeminarInternship and SeminarInternships will not be available for 2006-07. Prerequisite: SOC 123b or permission ofthe instructor.Biweekly seminar and supervised internshipin a public agency or nonprofitorganization. Time commitments dependon the site, up to a maximum of two daysper week. In cooperation with the Brandeisfaculty advisor and the internship sitesupervisor, students will complete anindividual research project. Internshipsmust be arranged through the programadministrator. Usually offered every year.Staff

SJSP 98a Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 98a Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 98a Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 98a Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 98a Social Justice and Social PolicyIndependent ResearchIndependent ResearchIndependent ResearchIndependent ResearchIndependent ResearchPrerequisite: SOC 123b or permission of theprogram director.Guided readings and research on anindependent topic that builds upon andintegrates the particular courseworkcompleted in the SJSP Program. Researchmay be directed by a member of theprogram committee or by another facultymember with the approval of the programdirector. Usually offered every semester.Staff

SJSP 98b Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 98b Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 98b Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 98b Social Justice and Social PolicySJSP 98b Social Justice and Social PolicyIndependent ResearchIndependent ResearchIndependent ResearchIndependent ResearchIndependent ResearchPrerequisite: SOC 123b or permission of theprogram director.Guided readings and research on anindependent topic that builds upon andintegrates the particular course workcompleted in the SJSP Program. Researchmay be directed by a member of theprogram committee or by another facultymember with the approval of the programdirector. Usually offered every semester.Staff



SOC 123bSOC 123bSOC 123bSOC 123bSOC 123bCrisis of the Welfare State



Aging and Disability PolicyAging and Disability PolicyAging and Disability PolicyAging and Disability PolicyAging and Disability Policy

HS 124aHS 124aHS 124aHS 124aHS 124aDilemmas of Long-Term Care

HS 524aHS 524aHS 524aHS 524aHS 524aLong-Term Care: A Policy Perspective


SOC 177bSOC 177bSOC 177bSOC 177bSOC 177bAging in Society

Democracy and Social JusticeDemocracy and Social JusticeDemocracy and Social JusticeDemocracy and Social JusticeDemocracy and Social Justice

ED 155bED 155bED 155bED 155bED 155bEducation and Social Policy

HS 300aHS 300aHS 300aHS 300aHS 300aTheory and Analysis of Social Policy


POL 154aPOL 154aPOL 154aPOL 154aPOL 154aSeminar: Citizenship

Dynamics of Discrimination and InequalityDynamics of Discrimination and InequalityDynamics of Discrimination and InequalityDynamics of Discrimination and InequalityDynamics of Discrimination and Inequality

ECON 56bECON 56bECON 56bECON 56bECON 56bSocial Priorities and the Market


HS 528fHS 528fHS 528fHS 528fHS 528fLaw and Society: Race and Class



Family and Child PolicyFamily and Child PolicyFamily and Child PolicyFamily and Child PolicyFamily and Child Policy

SOC 104aSOC 104aSOC 104aSOC 104aSOC 104aSociology of Education

Health Care PolicyHealth Care PolicyHealth Care PolicyHealth Care PolicyHealth Care Policy



LGLS 131bLGLS 131bLGLS 131bLGLS 131bLGLS 131bPatient Autonomy: Law, Medicine, andEthics

SOC 190bSOC 190bSOC 190bSOC 190bSOC 190bCaring in the Health Care System

SOC 191aSOC 191aSOC 191aSOC 191aSOC 191aHealth, Community, and Society

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Historical and Comparative Perspectives onHistorical and Comparative Perspectives onHistorical and Comparative Perspectives onHistorical and Comparative Perspectives onHistorical and Comparative Perspectives onSocial JusticeSocial JusticeSocial JusticeSocial JusticeSocial Justice





SOC 176aSOC 176aSOC 176aSOC 176aSOC 176aNature, Nurture, and Public Policy


Department of

SociologyCourses of Study:Major (B.A.)Master of ArtsDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorThe undergraduate curriculum provides students with the toolsfor understanding and for critical analysis of a broad array ofinstitutions and cultures, from the everyday level ofinterpersonal and community interaction to large-scale politicaland social systems and public policies. Students are engaged asactive learners and encouraged to develop knowledge that canmake a difference in the world, including the potential forleadership development and action for social justice.

Undergraduate study in sociology prepares students for a widearray of careers in human services, education, law, health, publicservice, communications, business, and social changeorganizations.

Graduate Program in SociologyGraduate Program in SociologyGraduate Program in SociologyGraduate Program in SociologyGraduate Program in SociologyThe general objective of the graduate program is to educatestudents in the major areas of sociology while promotingspecialization in several. The program presents students withfive options. The first option is a doctoral program designed forstudents who intend to devote themselves to teaching andresearch in sociology. Students pursuing the Ph.D. may, bysatisfying certain requirements, also receive the M.A. degree, ormay earn a joint M.A. degree in sociology & women’s and genderstudies. The second option is a terminal M.A. degree insociology; the third option is a terminal joint M.A. degree insociology & women’s and gender studies; the fourth option is ajoint Ph.D. degree in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies andsociology; the fifth option is a joint Ph.D. degree in social policy(The Heller School for Social Policy and Management) andsociology.


Students can declare their major at any time. A sociology major isespecially appealing to students interested in understanding theworkings of society and human interaction. Students are encouragedto take SOC 1a or 3b early in their major.


The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, asspecified in an earlier section of this Bulletin, apply to candidates foradmission to the sociology program.

In addition, all prospective students are required to submit writtenmaterial (papers, etc.) representative of their best work, which neednot, however, be of a sociological nature.


Carmen Sirianni, ChairCarmen Sirianni, ChairCarmen Sirianni, ChairCarmen Sirianni, ChairCarmen Sirianni, ChairCivic engagement and innovation. Publicpolicy for democracy. Political sociology.Work. Organizations. Theory.

Wendy CadgeWendy CadgeWendy CadgeWendy CadgeWendy CadgeSociology of religion. Sociology of culture.Health and medicine. Immigration.Sexuality. Gender. Organizations. FieldMethods.

Peter ConradPeter ConradPeter ConradPeter ConradPeter ConradSociology of health and illness. Deviance.Field methods.

David CunninghamDavid CunninghamDavid CunninghamDavid CunninghamDavid CunninghamSocial movements. Organizations.Community structure. Quantitativeinquiry.

Gordon FellmanGordon FellmanGordon FellmanGordon FellmanGordon FellmanMarx and Freud. Social class. Peace andconflict studies. Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Empowerment. Psychoanalytic sociology.Masculinities.

Karen V. HansenKaren V. HansenKaren V. HansenKaren V. HansenKaren V. HansenFeminist theory. Sociology of the family.Historical sociology. Sociology of gender.

Gila HayimGila HayimGila HayimGila HayimGila HayimClassical and contemporary social theory.Critical theory. Social movements.Existential sociology. Legal studies.Sociology of religion.

Nadia KimNadia KimNadia KimNadia KimNadia KimGender, race, class. International migration.Race, ethnicity, nationhood. Culturalglobalization. Asian-American studies.

Marty Wyngaarden Krauss (The HellerMarty Wyngaarden Krauss (The HellerMarty Wyngaarden Krauss (The HellerMarty Wyngaarden Krauss (The HellerMarty Wyngaarden Krauss (The HellerSchool)School)School)School)School)Disability policy. Family caregiving. Mentalretardation. Human services.

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Laura J. Miller, Undergraduate AdvisingLaura J. Miller, Undergraduate AdvisingLaura J. Miller, Undergraduate AdvisingLaura J. Miller, Undergraduate AdvisingLaura J. Miller, Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHeadSociology of culture. Mass communication.Urban sociology. Consumption andmarketing.

Shulamit ReinharzShulamit ReinharzShulamit ReinharzShulamit ReinharzShulamit ReinharzHistory of women in sociology. Qualitativeand feminist methodology. Groupdynamics. Jewish women’s studies.

George Ross, Graduate ChairGeorge Ross, Graduate ChairGeorge Ross, Graduate ChairGeorge Ross, Graduate ChairGeorge Ross, Graduate ChairPolitical sociology. Social theory. Economyand society. Comparative social structures.European politics and sociology.Globalization.

Thomas Shapiro (The Heller School)Thomas Shapiro (The Heller School)Thomas Shapiro (The Heller School)Thomas Shapiro (The Heller School)Thomas Shapiro (The Heller School)Stratification. Race.

Sara ShostakSara ShostakSara ShostakSara ShostakSara ShostakSociology of health and illness. Science andtechnology studies. Body and society.Sociology and bioethics. Qualitativeresearch methods.

Sociology


Students entering Brandeis in the fall of 2005 or after must fulfillthe following requirements: 10 semester courses, a minimum ofeight from sociology, which must include:

A.A.A.A.A. SOC 1a or SOC 3b. This course should be taken early in thecurriculum.

B. B. B. B. B. At least one course in three of the following five sub-areas:

Theory and MethodsTheory and MethodsTheory and MethodsTheory and MethodsTheory and MethodsSOC 10b, 114a, 127a, 136b, 141a, 146a, 164a, 181a, 183a

Health, Illness, and Life CourseHealth, Illness, and Life CourseHealth, Illness, and Life CourseHealth, Illness, and Life CourseHealth, Illness, and Life CourseANTH 152b, HSSP 192b, SOC 169b, 176a, 177b, 187a, 188a,189a, 190b, 191a, 192a, 193a, 196a

Political and Social ChangePolitical and Social ChangePolitical and Social ChangePolitical and Social ChangePolitical and Social ChangeSOC 107a, 108a, 111a, 112b, 113b, 119a, 121a, 123b, 125b, 139b,151a, 153a, 155b, 157a, 161a, 175b, HIST 115a, HS 110a, POL156b, POL 159a

Gender and FamilyGender and FamilyGender and FamilyGender and FamilyGender and FamilySOC 105a, 112a, 115a, 117b, 126a, 130a, 131a, 131b, 132b, 134a,135a, 138a, 138b, 171a, 194b

Institutions, Communities, and CultureInstitutions, Communities, and CultureInstitutions, Communities, and CultureInstitutions, Communities, and CultureInstitutions, Communities, and CultureSOC 104a, 106a, 109b, 110b, 117a, 117b, 120b, 122a, 128a, 129a,146a, 147a, 105b, 150b, 152a, 152b, 154a, 156a, 173a, 178a, NEJS161a, NEJS 164b

C.C.C.C.C. Four additional sociology electives, for a total of eightsociology courses.

D.D.D.D.D. In addition, students must take two semester courses above100-level in other departments in the School of Social Science.No grade below a C- will be given credit toward the major.

E. E. E. E. E. No course taken pass/fail may count toward the majorrequirement.

Honors candidates are required to take SOC 99d (SeniorResearch) in additionin additionin additionin additionin addition tototototo the eight sociology courses and twoupper-level courses in the School of Social Science. Enrollmentin SOC 99d requires a minimum overall GPA of 3.20, or a 3.50 insociology.


Joint graduate/undergraduate senior seminars are courses onadvanced topics in sociology limited to 12 students. Thesecourses are an opportunity for more in-depth study and areespecially valuable for anyone considering graduate school. Inordinary circumstances they will be accessible only to advancedundergraduates with adequate preparatory work (SOC 1a or SOC2a and other sociology courses). Permission of instructor isnecessary for undergraduates.


Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThe M.A. degree in sociology is designed for completion in onecalendar year, with the degree awarded at the next official Universitydegree conferral after completion of residence and requirements. EachM.A. degree candidate will devise a specialized program with afaculty advisor who will be assigned upon the student’s acceptance tothe department. The student’s program must be approved by thegraduate committee at the beginning of each semester of residence.M.A. degrees are usually offered in social theory and cultural studies;the sociology of health and health care; comparative social structures;sociology of gender; and social psychology. Each specialized programwill include the completion of six semester courses, ordinarily insociology at Brandeis—one in theory, one in methods, three in thesubstantive M.A. area—plus satisfaction of a final researchrequirement. For the final requirement the student, with permissionof the advisor, may choose from two options—an M.A. thesis or twomajor seminar papers.



Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inSociology & Women’s and Gender StudiesSociology & Women’s and Gender StudiesSociology & Women’s and Gender StudiesSociology & Women’s and Gender StudiesSociology & Women’s and Gender Studies

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyAAAAA. WMGS 205a or another course designated as a graduatefoundational course in women’s and gender studies.

B.B.B.B.B. One course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198a, theFeminist Inquiry course offered through the Graduate Consortium inWomen’s Studies, or an alternate).

C.C.C.C.C. Two elective courses in women’s and gender studies, one insideand one outside the sociology department.

D.D.D.D.D. Three graduate sociology courses (one theory, one outside the areaof gender, and one elective, which could be a directed reading).

E.E.E.E.E. Participation in the semester noncredit women’s and genderstudies graduate proseminar.

F.F.F.F.F. Submission of two substantial M.A. papers or a thesis.



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Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents entering the Ph.D. program in sociology are expected toundertake a three-year program of coursework, as a part of whichthey are obliged to take the program’s Proseminar (SOC 290c)and, within the Brandeis sociology department, at least sixformal graduate seminars and four additional courses as eitherindependent readings, advanced undergraduate/graduateseminars, or upper-division courses. The eight remaining coursescan be taken as the student chooses, including graduate coursesat other Boston-area universities, in consultation with her or hisadvisor. The initial program of studies is arranged in consultationwith the graduate student’s advisor. Consideration will be givento graduate work done elsewhere, but formal transfer credit isassigned only after the successful completion of the first year ofstudy.

Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementIt is required that all Ph.D. students participate in undergraduateteaching. This typically means leading discussion sections in onecourse per term, over the course of eight semesters, and usingthis as an opportunity to develop the craft of teaching incollaboration with individual professors and through otherteaching workshops within the department and the GraduateSchool of Arts and Sciences.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence for the Ph.D. is three years.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementThere is no foreign language requirement for the Ph.D. degree.

Qualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsDuring a student’s time in residence, the specific planning,evaluation, and accreditation of his or her entire course of studywill be in the hands of each student’s guidance accreditationcommittee, comprised of three Brandeis sociology facultymembers. Along with the student, this committee will lay out ageneral course of study designed to meet the interests and needsof the student. Upon completion of this course of study, thestudent will take an oral qualifying examination covering generalsociology and the areas of the student’s special interests. Thecommittee will report at least once a year to the graduatecommittee on the progress of the student, who is urged to fulfillaccreditation in the semester immediately following courseworkcompletion.

Dissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationThe Ph.D. dissertation may be accepted by the program upon therecommendation of the dissertation committee. To be grantedthe degree, the student is required to defend the dissertation in apublic final oral examination.

Requirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofPhilosophy in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies andPhilosophy in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies andPhilosophy in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies andPhilosophy in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies andPhilosophy in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies andSociologySociologySociologySociologySociology

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents must complete a total of 21 courses. Nine of thesecourses should be offered by the sociology department(comprising five graduate seminars and four other sociologycourses). Among the sociology courses, at least one must be atheory course and at least one must be on quantitative methods.At least nine courses must be taken within the NEJS department.The remaining three courses are open to student choice with theapproval of the student’s advisors. In addition, students in theirfirst year are required to participate in a year-long, noncreditproseminar in the sociology department that introduces programfaculty and their research interests.

AdvisingAdvisingAdvisingAdvisingAdvisingStudents are assigned advisors from the sociology department andfrom the Near Eastern and Judaic Studies department. Both advisorswill work with the student to assure appropriate course coherency.An interdepartmental meeting between both advisors and the studentshould take place at least once a year.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThree years of full-time residence are required at the normal rate of atleast seven term courses each academic year. Students who enterwith graduate credit from other recognized institutions may apply fortransfer credit. By rule of the Graduate School, a maximum of oneyear of credit may be accepted toward the residence requirement onthe recommendation of the chair of the program.

Language RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsCandidates are required to establish competence in Hebrew and onemodern language (normally French or German but, depending on thearea of research, another language may be substituted). Languageexaminations will be administered by the student’s advisors.

Research Methods RequirementResearch Methods RequirementResearch Methods RequirementResearch Methods RequirementResearch Methods RequirementCandidates are required to establish competence in statistics bysuccessful completion of an appropriate Brandeis course in statistics.


Comprehensive Examinations and Graduate AccreditationComprehensive Examinations and Graduate AccreditationComprehensive Examinations and Graduate AccreditationComprehensive Examinations and Graduate AccreditationComprehensive Examinations and Graduate AccreditationBefore proposing and writing a doctoral dissertation, students mustshow competence in two areas of sociology through the graduateaccreditation committee (GAC) process, pass a two-part writtencomprehensive examination in Jewish cultural literacy in the NEJSdepartment, and pass an oral major field examination.

Candidates demonstrate Jewish cultural literacy in a two-part writtenexamination, which has English and Hebrew components, and afollow-up oral examination. The Hebrew examination in primarysources is part of the cultural literacy examination. This examinationgives students the opportunity to demonstrate their broad generalknowledge of Jewish literature and cultures of the biblical, rabbinic,medieval, and early modern periods. The oral examination providesopportunity for further exploration following the writtenexamination. Following the successful completion of the Jewishcultural literacy examinations, candidates demonstrate theirparticular field of expertise in contemporary Jewish societies throughthe oral major field examination.

The GAC is the sociology department equivalent to comprehensiveexaminations. Students elect two sociological areas of interest and,with the appropriate faculty member, create a contract ofrequirements for the completion of a portfolio in the specific area.The portfolio can include such items as completed courses, papers,independent readings, or bibliographies. Faculty advisors suggestreadings, written work, or independent studies. When the GACrequirement is completed, there will be a comprehensive meeting todiscuss the candidate’s interests and direction in the field and theupcoming dissertation.

Dissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationA dissertation proposal should be submitted to the dissertationcommittee soon after the comprehensive examinations and GACs arecompleted. The dissertation committee should consist of fivemembers: two each from the sociology and the NEJS departments anda fifth member from outside those departments. After approval of theproposal by the dissertation committee, it is submitted to thedepartment faculties for approval. Two copies of the dissertation areto be deposited in the offices of the program chairs no later thanMarch 1 of the year in which the candidate expects to earn the degree.The dissertation committee must approve the dissertation and thestudent must successfully defend the dissertation at a final oralexamination.

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Requirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofPhilosophy in Social Policy and SociologyPhilosophy in Social Policy and SociologyPhilosophy in Social Policy and SociologyPhilosophy in Social Policy and SociologyPhilosophy in Social Policy and Sociology

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents entering the joint Ph.D. program in social policy andsociology are expected to complete a total of 18 courses. At leastnine of these courses must be offered by the Brandeis sociologydepartment—six of these courses must be graduate seminars, andthe remaining three may be advanced undergraduate/graduateseminars or directed readings; at least one of these must be asociology theory course. A minimum of nine courses must betaken within The Heller School for Social Policy andManagement, and at least one of these courses must be onresearch methodology (e.g., HS 401b [Research Methods]). Inaddition, in their first year students are required to participate ina year-long, noncredit proseminar in the sociology department,which introduces the program’s faculty and their researchinterests. Students are also required to take a noncreditdissertation seminar at The Heller School for two semesters.

Students are assigned advisors from the sociology departmentand from The Heller School. Advisors in both departments worktogether with students to assure appropriate coherency in theirprogram of courses. An interdepartmental meeting betweenadvisors and students should take place at least once a year.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence for the joint degree of Doctor ofPhilosophy in social policy and sociology is three years.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementThere is no foreign language requirement for the joint Ph.D. degree.

Qualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsEach student must complete a “comprehensive paper” as required inThe Heller School curriculum. Students must also show competencein two areas of sociology, as certified through the guidanceaccreditation committee (GAC) process (the sociology departmentequivalent of comprehensive exams). Students elect two areas ofinterest and develop a contractual set of requirements with a facultymember of each area. When both GACs are completed there is ameeting (typically one to two hours) to discuss the student’sinterests, directions in the field, and the upcoming dissertation.

Dissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationA dissertation proposal should be submitted soon after thecomprehensive examination and GACs are completed. Thedissertation committee should consist of five members—two facultymembers each from the sociology department and The Heller School,and one outside member. The joint Ph.D. dissertation may beaccepted by the sociology department and The Heller School upon therecommendation of the dissertation committee. To be granted thedegree, the student is required to defend the dissertation in a publicfinal oral examination.



SOC 1a Order and Change in SocietySOC 1a Order and Change in SocietySOC 1a Order and Change in SocietySOC 1a Order and Change in SocietySOC 1a Order and Change in Society[ ss ]An introduction to the sociologicalperspective, with an emphasis on ananalysis of problems of social order andchange. Topics include gender, work andfamily, poverty and inequality, race andethnicity, democracy, social movements,community, and education. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Cadge, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Cunningham,or Mr. Sirianni

SOC 3b Social Theory and ContemporarySOC 3b Social Theory and ContemporarySOC 3b Social Theory and ContemporarySOC 3b Social Theory and ContemporarySOC 3b Social Theory and ContemporarySocietySocietySocietySocietySociety[ ss ]Provides an introduction to social theoryand ways that core sociological concepts areused to understand social interaction, socialproblems, and social change. Students readclassic works, including Durkheim, Marx,Weber, and Mead, as well as more recentempirical studies. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Miller

SOC 10b Introduction to SociologicalSOC 10b Introduction to SociologicalSOC 10b Introduction to SociologicalSOC 10b Introduction to SociologicalSOC 10b Introduction to SociologicalTheoryTheoryTheoryTheoryTheory[ ss ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken SOC 2a inprevious years.Introduces the student to the foundations ofsociological and social psychologicalexplanatory systems. Analyzes the majorideas of classical and modern authors andtheir competing approaches andmethodologies—Durkheim, Weber, Mead,DuBois, Goffman, Marcuse, Haraway,Barrett, Foucault, and others. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Hayim

SOC 89a Internships for Community ActionSOC 89a Internships for Community ActionSOC 89a Internships for Community ActionSOC 89a Internships for Community ActionSOC 89a Internships for Community Actionand Social Changeand Social Changeand Social Changeand Social Changeand Social ChangeIn this weekly three-hour seminar, studentslearn to become social change agentsthrough eight-hour per week internships incommunity organizations, course readings,and class discussions. The course considerssocial change at the biographical, relational,organizational, community, society, andglobal levels. Early registration isencouraged. Usually offered every year.Mr. Shields

SOC 90a Independent Field WorkSOC 90a Independent Field WorkSOC 90a Independent Field WorkSOC 90a Independent Field WorkSOC 90a Independent Field WorkEquivalent to four, one-semester courses.Students taking it are expected to work outa plan of study for one semester with thehelp of two faculty members. This plan isto be submitted to the undergraduatecommittee of the department for approval.Usually offered every year.Staff

SOC 90b Independent Field WorkSOC 90b Independent Field WorkSOC 90b Independent Field WorkSOC 90b Independent Field WorkSOC 90b Independent Field WorkEquivalent to four, one-semester courses.Students taking it are expected to work outa plan of study for one semester with thehelp of two faculty members. This plan isto be submitted to the undergraduatecommittee of the department for approval.Usually offered every year.Staff

SOC 92b Internship and Analysis inSOC 92b Internship and Analysis inSOC 92b Internship and Analysis inSOC 92b Internship and Analysis inSOC 92b Internship and Analysis inSociologySociologySociologySociologySociologyCombines unpaid off-campus experienceand social scientific inquiry. Under thesupervision of a faculty sponsor, studentsapply sociological methods of analysis to aninternship experience. Students develop aspecific plan of study with a facultymember in the relevant field prior toundertaking the internship. Open tosociology majors with adequate relatedprior coursework and with permission ofthe instructor. Counts only once towardfulfillment of the major requirements.Usually offered every year.Staff

SOC 97b Group Readings and ResearchSOC 97b Group Readings and ResearchSOC 97b Group Readings and ResearchSOC 97b Group Readings and ResearchSOC 97b Group Readings and ResearchStaff

SOC 98a Individual Readings and ResearchSOC 98a Individual Readings and ResearchSOC 98a Individual Readings and ResearchSOC 98a Individual Readings and ResearchSOC 98a Individual Readings and Researchin Sociologyin Sociologyin Sociologyin Sociologyin SociologyIndividual readings and reports under thedirection of a faculty supervisor. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

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SOC 98b Individual Readings and ResearchSOC 98b Individual Readings and ResearchSOC 98b Individual Readings and ResearchSOC 98b Individual Readings and ResearchSOC 98b Individual Readings and Researchin Sociologyin Sociologyin Sociologyin Sociologyin SociologyIndividual readings and reports under thedirection of a faculty supervisor. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

SOC 99d Senior ResearchSOC 99d Senior ResearchSOC 99d Senior ResearchSOC 99d Senior ResearchSOC 99d Senior ResearchSeniors who are candidates for degrees withhonors in sociology register for this courseand, under the direction of a member of thefaculty, prepare an honors thesis on asuitable topic. Usually offered every year.Staff


SOC 103a Social ProblemsSOC 103a Social ProblemsSOC 103a Social ProblemsSOC 103a Social ProblemsSOC 103a Social Problems[ ss ]Explores how conditions and issues becomedeemed as social problems; it examines keyconceptual and theoretical frameworks usedto study social problems. Themes includethe economy, social inequality andviolence; specific topics address batteredwomen, nutrition/obesity, civicparticipation, and violence in Boston.Special one-time offering, summer 2006.Ms. Kelleher

SOC 104a Sociology of EducationSOC 104a Sociology of EducationSOC 104a Sociology of EducationSOC 104a Sociology of EducationSOC 104a Sociology of Education[ ss ]Examines the role of education in society,including pedagogy, school systems, teacherorganizations, parental involvement,community contexts, as well as issues ofclass, race, and gender. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

SOC 105a Feminist Critiques of SexualitySOC 105a Feminist Critiques of SexualitySOC 105a Feminist Critiques of SexualitySOC 105a Feminist Critiques of SexualitySOC 105a Feminist Critiques of Sexualityand Work in Americaand Work in Americaand Work in Americaand Work in Americaand Work in America[ ss ]An intermediate-level course which countstoward the completion of the joint M.A.degree in sociology & women’s and genderstudies.Critically evaluates the predominanttheoretical approaches to understanding theoppression of women and the dynamics ofsexism, racism, and classism within thesex/gender system. Uses these perspectivesto explore issues in women’s lives—particularly sexuality and work. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Hansen

SOC 106a Issues in Law and SocietySOC 106a Issues in Law and SocietySOC 106a Issues in Law and SocietySOC 106a Issues in Law and SocietySOC 106a Issues in Law and Society[ ss ]An interdisciplinary approach to the studyof crime and punishment. Analyzes theoriesand empirical research and methodologyaround a number of problem areas in thecriminal justice system, with specialattention paid to street violence, domesticviolence, the courts, the prison, thedifferent therapeutic systems, and thedilemmas of social and legal justice.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Hayim

SOC 107a Global Apartheid and GlobalSOC 107a Global Apartheid and GlobalSOC 107a Global Apartheid and GlobalSOC 107a Global Apartheid and GlobalSOC 107a Global Apartheid and GlobalSocial MovementsSocial MovementsSocial MovementsSocial MovementsSocial Movements[ nw ss wi ]Using the skewed distribution of power andwealth as an organizing and conceptualframework, the course explores moderninequalities, the sociology that explainsthem, and the social movements worldwidethat seek to redress these imbalances.Multimedia use of materials,documentaries, journal articles,newspapers, and popular literature. Usuallyoffered every third year.Staff

SOC 108a Youth and DemocracySOC 108a Youth and DemocracySOC 108a Youth and DemocracySOC 108a Youth and DemocracySOC 108a Youth and Democracy[ ss ]Examines the roles that youth play inpublic problem solving and social action inschools, communities, universities,politics, NGOs, and a range of otherinstitutional settings. Can be combinedwith internships and action research.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Sirianni

SOC 112a Topics on Women andSOC 112a Topics on Women andSOC 112a Topics on Women andSOC 112a Topics on Women andSOC 112a Topics on Women andDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopment[ ss ]Examines the evolution of the field and itsusefulness for understanding the genderdisparities in development. Paradigms inmajor international agencies are contrastedwith ways in which women are activelystructuring their lives. Case material fromAfrica, Asia, the Caribbean, and CentralAmerica. Usually offered every third year.Staff

SOC 112b Social Class and Social ChangeSOC 112b Social Class and Social ChangeSOC 112b Social Class and Social ChangeSOC 112b Social Class and Social ChangeSOC 112b Social Class and Social Change[ ss ]Presents the role of social class indetermining life chances, lifestyles, income,occupation, and power; theories of class,inequality, and globalization; selectedsocial psychological aspects of social classand inequality; and connections of class,race, and gender. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Fellman

SOC 113b Race and Power in IntergroupSOC 113b Race and Power in IntergroupSOC 113b Race and Power in IntergroupSOC 113b Race and Power in IntergroupSOC 113b Race and Power in IntergroupRelationsRelationsRelationsRelationsRelations[ ss ]Introduces a set of general ideas aboutintergroup relations as well as focuses onspecific issues surrounding racialinequality. Uses a variety of media toexamine topics such as colonialdomination, white supremacy, racialsegregation, and gang structure in innercities. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Cunningham

SOC 114a Psychoanalytic SociologySOC 114a Psychoanalytic SociologySOC 114a Psychoanalytic SociologySOC 114a Psychoanalytic SociologySOC 114a Psychoanalytic Sociology[ ss ]A study of Freud as a major social theorist.The role of motivation, body, sexuality,dreams, ambivalence, repression,transference, childhood, psychosexualdevelopment, and psychosocialdevelopment in understanding socialorganization and social dynamics andchange. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Fellman

SOC 115a MasculinitiesSOC 115a MasculinitiesSOC 115a MasculinitiesSOC 115a MasculinitiesSOC 115a Masculinities[ ss ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who took SOC 114a in spring2006. There are no prerequisites for thiscourse.Men’s experiences of masculinity have onlyrecently emerged as complex andproblematic. This course inquires intoconcepts, literature, and phenomenology ofmany framings of masculinity. The analyticschemes are historical, sociological, andsocial psychological. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Fellman

SOC 117a Sociology of WorkSOC 117a Sociology of WorkSOC 117a Sociology of WorkSOC 117a Sociology of WorkSOC 117a Sociology of Work[ ss ]Focuses on the transformation ofcontemporary workplaces in the UnitedStates. How gender shapes inequality in thelabor force, as well as idioms of skill,worth, care, and service. How women andmen combine care for families with paidwork. Strategies for empowerment, equity,and flexibility (comparable worth, familyleave, flexible working time options,affirmative action, employee participation,new union strategies, grassrootsorganizing). Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Reinharz

SOC 117b Sociology of Science andSOC 117b Sociology of Science andSOC 117b Sociology of Science andSOC 117b Sociology of Science andSOC 117b Sociology of Science andTechnologyTechnologyTechnologyTechnologyTechnology[ ss ]Provides an in-depth exploration ofsociological approaches to science andtechnology. Usually offered every thirdyear.Staff

SOC 118a Observing the Social World:SOC 118a Observing the Social World:SOC 118a Observing the Social World:SOC 118a Observing the Social World:SOC 118a Observing the Social World:Doing Qualitative SociologyDoing Qualitative SociologyDoing Qualitative SociologyDoing Qualitative SociologyDoing Qualitative Sociology[ ss ]Observation is the basis of social inquiry.What we see—and by extension what weoverlook or choose to ignore—guides ourunderstanding of social life. We practicesocial observation and analysis in print andvisual media. Usually offered every year.Ms. Cadge

SOC 119a War and Possibilities of PeaceSOC 119a War and Possibilities of PeaceSOC 119a War and Possibilities of PeaceSOC 119a War and Possibilities of PeaceSOC 119a War and Possibilities of Peace[ ss ]Ponders the possibility of a major“paradigm shift” under way fromadversarialism and war to mutuality andpeace. Examines war culture and peaceculture and points in between, withemphases on the role of imagination insocial change, growing globalinterdependence, and political, economic,gender, social class, and socialpsychological aspects of war and peace.Usually offered every year.Mr. Fellman

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SOC 120b Globalization and the MediaSOC 120b Globalization and the MediaSOC 120b Globalization and the MediaSOC 120b Globalization and the MediaSOC 120b Globalization and the Media[ ss ]Investigates the phenomenon ofglobalization as it relates to mass media.Topics addressed include the growth oftransnational media organizations, thecreation of audiences that transcendterritorial groupings, the hybridization ofcultural styles, and the consequences forlocal identities. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Miller

SOC 121b Gender, Ethnicity, and MigrationSOC 121b Gender, Ethnicity, and MigrationSOC 121b Gender, Ethnicity, and MigrationSOC 121b Gender, Ethnicity, and MigrationSOC 121b Gender, Ethnicity, and Migration[ ss ]Explores how immigrants’ decisions tomigrate, their new household set-up,identities, transnational ties, and thesecond-generation’s fates are gendered. Howdo these gendered phenomena vary withinand across racial/ethnic groups? A“sociological imagination” is used toaddress these issues. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Kim

SOC 122a The Sociology of AmericanSOC 122a The Sociology of AmericanSOC 122a The Sociology of AmericanSOC 122a The Sociology of AmericanSOC 122a The Sociology of AmericanImmigrationImmigrationImmigrationImmigrationImmigration[ ss ]Most of us descend from immigrants.Focusing more on the post-World War IIperiod, we address the following questions:Why do people migrate? How does thisaffect immigrants’ occupations, households,rights, identities, youth, and race relationswith other groups? Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Kim

SOC 123b Crisis of the Welfare StateSOC 123b Crisis of the Welfare StateSOC 123b Crisis of the Welfare StateSOC 123b Crisis of the Welfare StateSOC 123b Crisis of the Welfare State[ ss ]The basic programs of the “welfare state”are being challenged everywhere. Cansocieties such as ours support extensivepublic pension programs, health care, andincome support for the poor andunemployed? This fundamental question isdiscussed with reference to contemporaryAmerican society. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Ross

SOC 126a Sociology of DevianceSOC 126a Sociology of DevianceSOC 126a Sociology of DevianceSOC 126a Sociology of DevianceSOC 126a Sociology of Deviance[ ss ]An investigation of the sociologicalperspectives of deviance, focusing particularattention on definitional, sociopolitical, andinteractional aspects as well as society’sresponse. Includes a review of theory andcurrent research and discussions of variousforms of noncriminological deviance andsocial control. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Conrad

SOC 128a Religion and GlobalizationSOC 128a Religion and GlobalizationSOC 128a Religion and GlobalizationSOC 128a Religion and GlobalizationSOC 128a Religion and Globalization[ ss ]Examines the experience of religion as asocial and individual identity. Looks intothe social-psychology of religiousresurgence movements (Islamic,Evangelical, and others) with specialattention paid to the role and character ofglobalization and religious consciousness inthe world today. Readings covercomparative classical and contemporarythought and research. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Hayim

SOC 129a Sociology of ReligionSOC 129a Sociology of ReligionSOC 129a Sociology of ReligionSOC 129a Sociology of ReligionSOC 129a Sociology of Religion[ ss ]An introduction to the sociological study ofreligion. Investigates what religion is, howit is influential in contemporary Americanlife, and how the boundaries of public andprivate religion are constructed andcontested. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Cadge

SOC 130a FamiliesSOC 130a FamiliesSOC 130a FamiliesSOC 130a FamiliesSOC 130a Families[ ss ]Course counts towards the completion ofthe joint M.A. degree in sociology &women’s and gender studies.Investigates changes in the character ofAmerican families over the last twocenturies. A central concern will be thedynamic interactions between economic,cultural, political, and social forces andhow they shape and are reshaped byfamilies over time. Particular attention ispaid to how experiences of men and womenvary by class, race, and ethnicity. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Hansen

SOC 131b Women’s Biography and SocietySOC 131b Women’s Biography and SocietySOC 131b Women’s Biography and SocietySOC 131b Women’s Biography and SocietySOC 131b Women’s Biography and Society[ ss ]This course counts towards the completionof the joint M.A. degree in sociology &women’s and gender studies.Through the biographies andautobiographies of women intellectuals,political leaders, artists, and “ordinary”women, this seminar investigates therelationship between women’s everydaylives, history, and the sex/gender system.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Hansen

SOC 132b Social Perspectives onSOC 132b Social Perspectives onSOC 132b Social Perspectives onSOC 132b Social Perspectives onSOC 132b Social Perspectives onMotherhood and MotheringMotherhood and MotheringMotherhood and MotheringMotherhood and MotheringMotherhood and Mothering[ ss ]Prerequisite: Previous course on families orgender is strongly recommended.Explores motherhood as an identity and asocial institution and mothering as a set ofsocially and historically constructedactivities. Reviews the theoreticalapproaches to motherhood and how they areunderstood in the context of race/ethnicity,class, and gender inequalities in the UnitedStates. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Hansen

SOC 134a Great Women of SociologySOC 134a Great Women of SociologySOC 134a Great Women of SociologySOC 134a Great Women of SociologySOC 134a Great Women of Sociology[ ss ]This course counts towards the completionof the joint M.A. degree in sociology &women’s and gender studies.This research-oriented course investigatesthe history of selected U.S. and Britishfemale social scientists of the late 19th andearly 20th centuries. Examines why theirwork has been ignored or labeled as “notsociology” and how sociology has beendefined on the basis of work done by menonly. Studies women of color and whitewomen, heterosexual and lesbian women,and the relation between their sociologicalwork, their lives, and the times in whichthey lived. Usually offered every fourthyear.Ms. Reinharz

SOC 135a Group ProcessSOC 135a Group ProcessSOC 135a Group ProcessSOC 135a Group ProcessSOC 135a Group Process[ ss ]Open to seniors and juniors only.Examination of group dynamics throughexperiential learning in a 12-person group,in conjunction with readings, weeklyjournal papers, and a final paper. Studentslearn to identify group processes from asociological perspective. Usually offeredevery third year.Ms. Reinharz

SOC 136b Historical and ComparativeSOC 136b Historical and ComparativeSOC 136b Historical and ComparativeSOC 136b Historical and ComparativeSOC 136b Historical and ComparativeSociologySociologySociologySociologySociology[ ss ]Explores the relationship between sociologyand history through examples ofscholarship from both disciplines. Throughan examination of historical studies, thecourse pays close attention to each author’sresearch strategy. Examines basic researchquestions, theoretical underpinnings andassumptions, and uses of evidence. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Hansen

SOC 137b Public Uses of SociologySOC 137b Public Uses of SociologySOC 137b Public Uses of SociologySOC 137b Public Uses of SociologySOC 137b Public Uses of Sociology[ ss ]Introduces students to the way sociology isused in society. After a historicintroduction, the class explores the publicuses of sociology in education, politics, andhealth, among other domains. Weekly guestpresenters discuss their careers andstudents present relevant research findings.Ms. Reinharz

SOC 138a Sociology of Gender and RaceSOC 138a Sociology of Gender and RaceSOC 138a Sociology of Gender and RaceSOC 138a Sociology of Gender and RaceSOC 138a Sociology of Gender and Race[ ss ]Examines gender and race as intersectingand interacting principles that sort peopleinto separate but unequal social groups.Analyzes how gender and race create andrecreate forms of domination andsubordination in labor markets, in familystructures, in terms of culturalrepresentation (eg. media), and in socialmovements. Usually offered every year.Ms. Kim

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SOC 139b Race and Identity: A Study ofSOC 139b Race and Identity: A Study ofSOC 139b Race and Identity: A Study ofSOC 139b Race and Identity: A Study ofSOC 139b Race and Identity: A Study ofWhitenessWhitenessWhitenessWhitenessWhiteness[ ss ]Locates American whiteness within thewhite diaspora and the history of whiteidentity reformations. Examines salientaspects of white identity, including itsrelationships with class and gender,learning whiteness, white cultures, andcontemporary white social movements.Staff

SOC 141a Marx and FreudSOC 141a Marx and FreudSOC 141a Marx and FreudSOC 141a Marx and FreudSOC 141a Marx and Freud[ ss ]Examines Marxian and Freudian analyses ofhuman nature, human potential, socialstability, conflict, consciousness, socialclass, and change. Includes attempts tocombine the two approaches. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Fellman

SOC 146a Mass Communication TheorySOC 146a Mass Communication TheorySOC 146a Mass Communication TheorySOC 146a Mass Communication TheorySOC 146a Mass Communication Theory[ ss ]An examination of key theories in masscommunication, including mass culture,hegemony, the production of culture, andresistance. Themes discussed include thenature of media effects, the role of theaudience, and the extent of diversity in themass media. Usually offered every year.Ms. Miller

SOC 147a Organizations and Social ChangeSOC 147a Organizations and Social ChangeSOC 147a Organizations and Social ChangeSOC 147a Organizations and Social ChangeSOC 147a Organizations and Social Change[ ss ]Innovation and change in school systems,social services, corporations, nonprofits,federal agencies, and police. Dynamics ofdemocratic, feminist, multicultural, andcommunity organizations. May becombined with internships and actionresearch. Usually offered every second year.Mr. Sirianni

SOC 150b The Culture of ConsumptionSOC 150b The Culture of ConsumptionSOC 150b The Culture of ConsumptionSOC 150b The Culture of ConsumptionSOC 150b The Culture of Consumption[ ss ]Examines the historical development andsocial significance of a culture ofconsumption. Considers the role ofmarketing in contemporary society and theexpression of consumer culture in variousrealms of everyday life, including leisure,the family, and education. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Miller

SOC 151a Biography, Community, andSOC 151a Biography, Community, andSOC 151a Biography, Community, andSOC 151a Biography, Community, andSOC 151a Biography, Community, andPolitical ContentionPolitical ContentionPolitical ContentionPolitical ContentionPolitical Contention[ ss ]How are the dynamics of social movementactivity shaped by aspects of participants’lives and the structure of their localcommunities? Uses various case studies toexplore historical, geographical, andsociological frameworks for understandingpolitical contention. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Cunningham

SOC 152a Urban Life and CultureSOC 152a Urban Life and CultureSOC 152a Urban Life and CultureSOC 152a Urban Life and CultureSOC 152a Urban Life and Culture[ ss ]An analysis of the social and culturaldimensions of life in urban environments.Examines how various processes, includingimmigration, deindustrialization, andsuburbanization, affect neighborhoods,public spaces, work, shopping, and leisurein the city. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Miller

SOC 152b Suburbia: Refuge, Fortress, orSOC 152b Suburbia: Refuge, Fortress, orSOC 152b Suburbia: Refuge, Fortress, orSOC 152b Suburbia: Refuge, Fortress, orSOC 152b Suburbia: Refuge, Fortress, orPrisonPrisonPrisonPrisonPrison[ ss ]Examines the debate about who does anddoes not benefit from suburbanenvironments, and whether suburbia canstill be characterized as closed andhomogenous in population and culture.Such issues are explored with a particularemphasis on class, race, and gender. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Miller

SOC 153a The Sociology of EmpowermentSOC 153a The Sociology of EmpowermentSOC 153a The Sociology of EmpowermentSOC 153a The Sociology of EmpowermentSOC 153a The Sociology of Empowerment[ ss ]Course does not participate in earlyregistration. Attendance at first classmeeting mandatory. Students selected byessay, interview, and lottery.This class combines reading, exercises,journal keeping, and retreats (including aweekend one) to address activism and howsociological constructs affect feelings ofhelplessness, futility, hope, vision, efficacy,hurt, fear, and anger. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Fellman

SOC 154a Community Structure and YouthSOC 154a Community Structure and YouthSOC 154a Community Structure and YouthSOC 154a Community Structure and YouthSOC 154a Community Structure and YouthSubculturesSubculturesSubculturesSubculturesSubcultures[ ss ]Examines how the patterning of relationswithin communities generates predictableoutcomes at the individual and small-grouplevel. Deals with cities, suburbs, and smallrural communities. Special focus is given toyouth subcultures typically found in eachcommunity type. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Cunningham

SOC 155b Protest, Politics, and Change:SOC 155b Protest, Politics, and Change:SOC 155b Protest, Politics, and Change:SOC 155b Protest, Politics, and Change:SOC 155b Protest, Politics, and Change:Social MovementsSocial MovementsSocial MovementsSocial MovementsSocial Movements[ ss ]Utilizes case studies of actual movementsto examine a variety of approaches tocontentious politics. Covers collectivebehavior, resource mobilization, rationalchoice, and newer interactive models.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Cunningham

SOC 156a Social Change in AmericanSOC 156a Social Change in AmericanSOC 156a Social Change in AmericanSOC 156a Social Change in AmericanSOC 156a Social Change in AmericanCommunitiesCommunitiesCommunitiesCommunitiesCommunities[ ss ]Offered an a special topic basis; last offeredin 2005-06 as “Memory and CulturalProduction in the Mississippi Delta.”Integrates ideas related to communityorganization, collective action, and socialchange with field study of particularsettings in which individuals and groupsseek to effect change within theircommunities. Students complete semester-long projects based on data gathered atfieldwork settings. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Cunningham

SOC 157a Sociology of the Israeli-SOC 157a Sociology of the Israeli-SOC 157a Sociology of the Israeli-SOC 157a Sociology of the Israeli-SOC 157a Sociology of the Israeli-Palestinian ConfrontationPalestinian ConfrontationPalestinian ConfrontationPalestinian ConfrontationPalestinian Confrontation[ ss ]An introduction to Jewish and Palestiniannationalisms; relevant sociological,political, religious, and resource issues;social psychological dimensions; and theconflict in world politics. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Fellman

SOC 161a Society, State, and Power: TheSOC 161a Society, State, and Power: TheSOC 161a Society, State, and Power: TheSOC 161a Society, State, and Power: TheSOC 161a Society, State, and Power: TheProblem of DemocracyProblem of DemocracyProblem of DemocracyProblem of DemocracyProblem of Democracy[ ss ]Examines the ways in which power isexercised in different political regimes andsocial systems and considers the problem ofdemocracy. The major focus of the coursewill be present-day advanced industrialsocieties, with particular consideration ofthe United States. Usually offered everyfourth year.Mr. Ross

SOC 164a Existential SociologySOC 164a Existential SociologySOC 164a Existential SociologySOC 164a Existential SociologySOC 164a Existential Sociology[ ss ]Introduces existential themes in relation tothe discipline of sociology and socialpsychology and evaluates selected theorieson human nature, identity and interaction,individual freedom and social ethics, andthe existential theory of agency and action.De Beauvoir, Mead, Sartre, Goffman,Kierkegaard, Elizabeth Beck, Taylor, andothers will be considered. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Hayim

SOC 169b Issues in SexualitySOC 169b Issues in SexualitySOC 169b Issues in SexualitySOC 169b Issues in SexualitySOC 169b Issues in Sexuality[ ss ]This course counts towards the completionof the joint M.A. degree in sociology &women’s and gender studies.Explores dimensions of human sexuality.This course will take as its central tenetthat humans are sexual beings and theirsexuality is shaped by gender, class, race,culture, and history. It will explore thecontradictory ways of understanding sexualbehavior and relationships. The courseintends to teach students about the socialnature of sexual expression. Usually offeredevery fourth year.Staff

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SOC 171a Women Leaders andSOC 171a Women Leaders andSOC 171a Women Leaders andSOC 171a Women Leaders andSOC 171a Women Leaders andTransformation in Developing CountriesTransformation in Developing CountriesTransformation in Developing CountriesTransformation in Developing CountriesTransformation in Developing Countries[ nw ss ]This course counts towards the completionof the joint M.A. degree in sociology &women’s and gender studies.Brings together an analysis of the rise,tenure, and legacies of women as nationalleaders; socioeconomic poverty indeveloping countries; and national andinternational politics. Students selectpolitical leaders or a feminist organization(or both) for close scrutiny and engage in aninterdisciplinary search to understandwomen’s leadership in the South. Usuallyoffered every third year.Staff

SOC 175b Civic EnvironmentalismSOC 175b Civic EnvironmentalismSOC 175b Civic EnvironmentalismSOC 175b Civic EnvironmentalismSOC 175b Civic Environmentalism[ ss ]Environmental movement organizationsand strategies. Community-based and civicapproaches to environmental problemsolving. Case studies drawn fromwatersheds, forests, ecosystem restoration,environmental justice, campus ecology, thegreening of industry. May be combined withinternships and action research. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Sirianni

SOC 176a Nature, Nurture, and PublicSOC 176a Nature, Nurture, and PublicSOC 176a Nature, Nurture, and PublicSOC 176a Nature, Nurture, and PublicSOC 176a Nature, Nurture, and PublicPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicy[ ss ]Examines the impact of heredity or genetictheories of human problems on developingpublic policy, including the viability andvalidity of theories and evidence. Historicaland contemporary cases such as gender, IQ,mental illness, and alcoholism are studied.Usually offered every year.Mr. Conrad

SOC 177b Aging in SocietySOC 177b Aging in SocietySOC 177b Aging in SocietySOC 177b Aging in SocietySOC 177b Aging in Society[ ss ]Explores the social context of old age byusing sociological theory, empiricalresearch, and literature. Examines suchtopics as aging in residential settings, theaging experience of minority groups, healthand illness, the economics of aging, gender,work, and retirement. Also examines thedefinition of old age in other societies inorder to understand the contemporaryWestern response to aging. Contains a fieldresearch component. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

SOC 178a Sociology of ProfessionsSOC 178a Sociology of ProfessionsSOC 178a Sociology of ProfessionsSOC 178a Sociology of ProfessionsSOC 178a Sociology of Professions[ ss ]Examines how modern societiesinstitutionalize expertise by constructingprofessions. The main goal is to gain anunderstanding of how and why professionsemerge, monopolize a field, and consolidatepower. Topics include the relationship ofhigher education to professions, the effectof bureaucratic control on professionalautonomy, and current changes in thestatus of professions. Characteristics andtrajectories of specific professions such aslaw, medicine, and teaching will beexamined. Usually offered every secondyear.Staff

SOC 181a Quantitative Methods of SocialSOC 181a Quantitative Methods of SocialSOC 181a Quantitative Methods of SocialSOC 181a Quantitative Methods of SocialSOC 181a Quantitative Methods of SocialInquiryInquiryInquiryInquiryInquiry[ ss qr ]Introduces students to causal logic andquantitative reasoning and research.Emphasis is on conceptual understanding,not mathematical derivations, with hands-on applications using the statisticalsoftware package SPSS. No statistical ormathematical background is necessary.Usually offered every year.Mr. Cunningham

SOC 183a Evaluation of EvidenceSOC 183a Evaluation of EvidenceSOC 183a Evaluation of EvidenceSOC 183a Evaluation of EvidenceSOC 183a Evaluation of Evidence[ qr ss ]Prerequisite: SOC 1a or 3b. Registrationpriority give to juniors and seniors.Focuses on gaining familiarity with basictools for statistical analysis and thepresentation of data, issues related toresearch design and construction, and theevaluation of evidence presented inquantitative models. No prior experiencewith statistics is assumed. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Cunningham

SOC 188a The Politics of ReproductionSOC 188a The Politics of ReproductionSOC 188a The Politics of ReproductionSOC 188a The Politics of ReproductionSOC 188a The Politics of Reproduction[ ss ]Examines the social and constructed natureof reproductive strategies and practices. Inparticular, explores the role of the state,medical institutions, and womenthemselves in shaping ideas and practicessuch as motherhood, sexuality, andreproductive freedom.Staff

SOC 189a Sociology of Body and HealthSOC 189a Sociology of Body and HealthSOC 189a Sociology of Body and HealthSOC 189a Sociology of Body and HealthSOC 189a Sociology of Body and Health[ ss ]Explores theoretical considerations of thebody as a cultural phenomenon intersectingwith health, healing, illness, disease, andmedicine. The course weaves back and forthbetween experiencing the body and actingupon the body. The theories are mainlyinterpretive and critical. Usually offeredevery second year.Staff

SOC 190b Caring in the Health CareSOC 190b Caring in the Health CareSOC 190b Caring in the Health CareSOC 190b Caring in the Health CareSOC 190b Caring in the Health CareSystemSystemSystemSystemSystem[ ss ]An analysis of the structural arrangementsof medical practice and medical settings,focusing on societal and professionalresponses to illness. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

SOC 191a Health, Community, and SocietySOC 191a Health, Community, and SocietySOC 191a Health, Community, and SocietySOC 191a Health, Community, and SocietySOC 191a Health, Community, and Society[ ss ]An exploration into interrelationshipsamong society, health, and disease,emphasizing the social causes andexperience of illness. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Conrad

SOC 193a Environment, Health, andSOC 193a Environment, Health, andSOC 193a Environment, Health, andSOC 193a Environment, Health, andSOC 193a Environment, Health, andSocietySocietySocietySocietySociety[ ss ]This course draws on sociologicalperspectives to examine two key questions:1) how does social organization enter intothe production of environmental health andillness? and 2) how do scientists, regulators,social movement activists, and peopleaffected by illness seek to understand,regulate, and intervene in relationshipsbetween the environment and humanhealth? Usually offered every year.Ms. Shostak

SOC 194b Technology and SocietySOC 194b Technology and SocietySOC 194b Technology and SocietySOC 194b Technology and SocietySOC 194b Technology and Society[ ss ]Explores the many ways in whichtechnology enters into the structures of ourlives. The course includes a historicaloverview of the industrial revolution in19th- and 20th-century United States, anoverview of the main theories in sociologyof technology, and a discussion of some keytopics in the area of technology. Usuallyoffered every fourth year.Staff

SOC 196a The Medicalization of SocietySOC 196a The Medicalization of SocietySOC 196a The Medicalization of SocietySOC 196a The Medicalization of SocietySOC 196a The Medicalization of Society[ ss ]Examines the origins and consequences ofthe medicalization of human problems insociety. Includes investigations ofmedicalization of madness, childbirth,addictions, anorexia, menopause, ADHD,domestic violence, and other issues, as wellas cases of demedicalization. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Conrad

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SOC 200a Contemporary Social TheorySOC 200a Contemporary Social TheorySOC 200a Contemporary Social TheorySOC 200a Contemporary Social TheorySOC 200a Contemporary Social TheoryCovers major paradigms in contemporarysocial analysis ranging from structurationand action theory, rational choice theory,symbolic interaction, globalization, andrecent cultural sociology in Europe and theUnited States. Works by Mead, Bourdieu,Giddens, Castelles, Melucci, Haraway,Collins, Beck, and others are covered.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Hayim

SOC 201a Classical and Critical TheorySOC 201a Classical and Critical TheorySOC 201a Classical and Critical TheorySOC 201a Classical and Critical TheorySOC 201a Classical and Critical TheoryExamines major contributions in thehistory of sociological thought andidentifies critical connections between theclassical statements and the modernarguments, with a focus on contemporarysocial movements; from Weber toHabermas, and from Durkheim to Foucault,Frazer, and others. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Hayim

SOC 203b Field MethodsSOC 203b Field MethodsSOC 203b Field MethodsSOC 203b Field MethodsSOC 203b Field MethodsThe methodology of sociological fieldresearch in the Chicago School tradition.Readings include theoretical statements,completed studies, and experientialaccounts of researchers in the field.Includes exercises in specific methods andprocedures of data collection (participantobservation, interviewing, collaborativeresearch, systematic observation, oralhistory) and data analysis. Focuses on thestudent’s completion of his/her ownresearch project and functions as a supportgroup to aid in its completion. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Conrad

SOC 206b Advanced Topics in FamilySOC 206b Advanced Topics in FamilySOC 206b Advanced Topics in FamilySOC 206b Advanced Topics in FamilySOC 206b Advanced Topics in FamilyStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesThis course counts towards the completionof the joint M.A. degree in sociology &women’s and gender studies.Studies the evolution of the WesternEuropean and American families and thehistorical processes that have shaped them,especially industrial capitalism, slavery,and immigration. Explores variouscontroversies regarding the family: thefamily as an economic unit vs. a group ofindividuals with varying experiences; theeffects of the shift of activity fromprimarily production to consumption;increased privatization vs. increased publicintervention; recent changes in familystructure and fertility patterns; andresolution of the double burden associatedwith the second shift for women. Thecourse will take a different topical focuseach time it is taught. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Hansen

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SOC 210b Gender and Race RelationalitySOC 210b Gender and Race RelationalitySOC 210b Gender and Race RelationalitySOC 210b Gender and Race RelationalitySOC 210b Gender and Race RelationalityExamines gender and race (and class andsexuality) as intersecting and interactingorganizing social constructs that sort peopleinto separate and unequal social groups,distribute resources accordingly, shapedisclosure and ideology, and fosterindividual and group identities. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Kim

SOC 211a Theory WorkshopSOC 211a Theory WorkshopSOC 211a Theory WorkshopSOC 211a Theory WorkshopSOC 211a Theory WorkshopExplores classical sociological theory fromHobbes to Simmel, with emphasis on Marx,Weber, and Durkheim. Taught as a theorypracticum, not intellectual history, withemphasis on elucidating the logicalstructure of an argument and applicationsto research. Usually offered every year.Staff

SOC 214b Community Empowerment inSOC 214b Community Empowerment inSOC 214b Community Empowerment inSOC 214b Community Empowerment inSOC 214b Community Empowerment inthe United Statesthe United Statesthe United Statesthe United Statesthe United StatesInnovative forms of communityempowerment. Social capital, deliberativedemocracy. Topics include communityorganizing and development, civicenvironmentalism, healthy communities,university/community partnerships, servicelearning, community youth development,and the civic renewal movement. Usuallyoffered every third year.Mr. Sirianni

SOC 217a Problems and Issues in theSOC 217a Problems and Issues in theSOC 217a Problems and Issues in theSOC 217a Problems and Issues in theSOC 217a Problems and Issues in theSociology of Health and IllnessSociology of Health and IllnessSociology of Health and IllnessSociology of Health and IllnessSociology of Health and IllnessOffers a sociocultural-historical-politicalperspective on the study of problems ofhealth and illness. Accomplishes this byexamining some of the basic assumptionsunderlying the way people conceive of andstudy issues in health care. Usually offeredevery third year.Mr. Conrad

SOC 220b Seminar on the Sociology ofSOC 220b Seminar on the Sociology ofSOC 220b Seminar on the Sociology ofSOC 220b Seminar on the Sociology ofSOC 220b Seminar on the Sociology ofPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsA survey of the contemporary movementsin the sociology of politics of advancedsocieties. Topics include pluralist and grouptheories, elite theory, behavioralism andvoting studies, the theory of the statedebate (neo-Marxist and neo-liberalvariants), the “new institutionalism,”theories of social movements, and rationalchoice modeling. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Ross

SOC 221b Sociology of CultureSOC 221b Sociology of CultureSOC 221b Sociology of CultureSOC 221b Sociology of CultureSOC 221b Sociology of CultureSurveys theoretical perspectives andsubstantive concerns in sociological studiesof culture. Examines debates regarding howto define and study culture, and considersthe ways in which culture is related topower, stratification, integration, identity,and social change. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Miller

SOC 230a Readings in SociologicalSOC 230a Readings in SociologicalSOC 230a Readings in SociologicalSOC 230a Readings in SociologicalSOC 230a Readings in SociologicalLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureUsually offered every year. Specific sectionsfor individual faculty members asrequested.Staff

SOC 230b Readings in SociologicalSOC 230b Readings in SociologicalSOC 230b Readings in SociologicalSOC 230b Readings in SociologicalSOC 230b Readings in SociologicalLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureUsually offered every year. Specific sectionsfor individual faculty members asrequested.Staff

SOC 290c ProseminarSOC 290c ProseminarSOC 290c ProseminarSOC 290c ProseminarSOC 290c ProseminarA noncredit seminar meeting once a weekfor a full academic year in which facultymembers introduce their interests andresearch. Required of all first-year graduatestudents. Other graduate students arewelcome to attend. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Sirianni

SOC 401d Dissertation ResearchSOC 401d Dissertation ResearchSOC 401d Dissertation ResearchSOC 401d Dissertation ResearchSOC 401d Dissertation ResearchIndependent research for the Ph.D. degree.Specific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff





NEJS 161aNEJS 161aNEJS 161aNEJS 161aNEJS 161aAmerican Jewish Life

NEJS 164bNEJS 164bNEJS 164bNEJS 164bNEJS 164bThe Sociology of the American JewishCommunity

POL 153aPOL 153aPOL 153aPOL 153aPOL 153aThe New Europe: European Economic andPolitical Integration


WMGS 89aWMGS 89aWMGS 89aWMGS 89aWMGS 89aInternship in Women’s and Gender Studies:Prevention of Violence against Women andChildren

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South Asian Literature


See German, Russian, and Asian Languagesand Literature.



SAL 101a South Asian Women WritersSAL 101a South Asian Women WritersSAL 101a South Asian Women WritersSAL 101a South Asian Women WritersSAL 101a South Asian Women Writers[ hum nw ]Includes literature by South Asian womenwriters from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh,Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Some of the workswere originally written in English, whileothers have been translated from thevernacular. Usually offered every year.Ms. Singh

SAL 110b South Asian Postcolonial WritersSAL 110b South Asian Postcolonial WritersSAL 110b South Asian Postcolonial WritersSAL 110b South Asian Postcolonial WritersSAL 110b South Asian Postcolonial Writers[ hum nw ]Looks at the shared history of colonialism,specifically British imperialism, for manycountries and examines the postcolonialnovel written in English. Works readinclude those from India, Pakistan, SriLanka, and Bangladesh. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Singh

SAL 140a We Who Are at HomeSAL 140a We Who Are at HomeSAL 140a We Who Are at HomeSAL 140a We Who Are at HomeSAL 140a We Who Are at HomeEverywhere: Narratives from the SouthEverywhere: Narratives from the SouthEverywhere: Narratives from the SouthEverywhere: Narratives from the SouthEverywhere: Narratives from the SouthAsian DiasporaAsian DiasporaAsian DiasporaAsian DiasporaAsian Diaspora[ hum ]Looks at narratives from various locationsof the South Asian Diaspora while payingclose attention to the emergence of animmigrant South Asian public culture.Examines novels, poetry, short stories, film,and music in order to further anunderstanding of South Asian immigrantculture. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Singh

SAL 170b South Asia in the ColonialSAL 170b South Asia in the ColonialSAL 170b South Asia in the ColonialSAL 170b South Asia in the ColonialSAL 170b South Asia in the ColonialArchiveArchiveArchiveArchiveArchive[ hum ]Looks at colonial constructions of genderand race through a historical and literaryinvestigation of British colonialism inSouth Asia. Examines intersections andconstructions of gender, race, class, andsexuality within the parameters of Britishcolonialism. Usually offered every year.Ms. Singh

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Spanish Language and Literature Courses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)


The Spanish program deals with Hispanic and Latino studies.Courses promote not only communication skills, but also anunderstanding of the various cultural contexts throughinterdisciplinary explorations of texts. Literature, film, history,politics, gender studies, etc., lead to some depth of understandingof issues facing Hispanic communities at home and abroad.Increasingly, technology (uses of the Internet, webpage design,PowerPoint presentations, etc.) plays a part in these explorations.

Students are prepared to pursue careers in a wide range of fieldswhere effective communication is essential, including those inwhich they will have contact with Spanish speakers and/orHispanic cultures, in this country or globally. Students often goon to pursue graduate studies in professional fields (law,medicine, business, international relations, education, socialservices, etc.), in which their language and technological skillswill make them especially attractive to employers, and whichwill enable them to succeed in a competitive environment.


Students considering a Spanish major or a minor should completethe language requirement as soon as possible, preferably by theend of their first year at Brandeis. Students who complete a 30-level Spanish course are advised to enroll in SPAN 104b; studentswith an AP Spanish score of 4 or an SAT II score of 620 inSpanish should enroll in SPAN 105a, and those with an APSpanish score of 5 should enroll in SPAN 106b. Heritage speakersshould enroll in SPAN 108a. These last two courses are the firstin the sequence that count toward the major.

Once students have completed SPAN 106b or SPAN 108a, they thenbegin the sequence of literature and culture courses. These include atleast one, but no more than two, of the following: SPAN 109a, 110a,or 111b. For a total of nine courses to complete the major, studentstake up to six electives numbered above 111, and, in the fall of thesenior year, the required Senior Seminar (SPAN 198a). Please note:many Spanish majors and minors choose to study in Spain or LatinAmerica for all or part of their junior year. Normally, any full-creditSpanish or Latin American literature course taken abroad will counttoward the Spanish major up to a maximum of four courses for majorsand two courses for minors. Students interested in learning moreabout the Spanish major or minor are encouraged to speak with theundergraduate advising head in Spanish.




To choose the appropriate course, you need to take a placement exam.It is a self-graded exam that you can access online atwww.brandeis.edu/registrar/spantest.html. After finishing the exam,complete the questionnaire online. A faculty member will thencontact you to discuss your placement. Students who fail to take theplacement exam will not be permitted to enroll.

If you have a score of 620 or above on the Spanish SAT II, or a score of4 or 5 on the Spanish AP exam, these scores will automatically fulfillthe language requirement, and you are eligible to enroll in 100-levelcourses. See above under “How to Become a Major or a Minor.”


See Romance and Comparative Literature.


The major consists of nine semester courses.

AAAAA. SPAN 106b (Spanish Composition, Grammar, and Stylistics)or SPAN 108a (Spanish for Bilingual Students).

B.B.B.B.B. At least one, but no more than two, of the following: SPAN109b (Introduction to Hispanic Cultural Studies), SPAN 110a(Introduction to Peninsular Spanish Literature), or SPAN 111b(Introduction to Latin American Literature), to be completed asearly as possible.

CCCCC. The additional courses must be from the Spanish literatureofferings numbered above 111, at least one of which must dealwith Spanish or Latin American literature before 1700 (SPAN110a also fulfills this requirement). No more than two of theelectives may be taken in English. Courses conducted in Englishinclude those abbreviated SECS (Spanish and European CulturalStudies).

D.D.D.D.D. SPAN 198a (Seminar in Literary and Cultural Studies) in the fallsemester of the senior year. Those seeking departmental honors willalso take SPAN 99b in the spring to complete the senior thesis.Honors students must have maintained a 3.60 GPA in Spanishcourses previous to the senior year. Honors are awarded based oncumulative excellence in all courses taken in the major, including thesenior thesis.

Students may petition the undergraduate advising head for changes inthe above program. Students wishing to receive credit toward theSpanish major for courses that are cross-listed under ECS (abbreviatedSECS) will be required to do the reading and writing in Spanish.

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The minor consists of five semester courses.

A.A.A.A.A. SPAN 106b (Spanish Composition, Grammar, and Stylistics)or SPAN 108a (Spanish for Bilingual Students).

B.B.B.B.B. At least one, but no more than two, of the following: SPAN109b (Introduction to Hispanic Cultural Studies), SPAN 110a(Introduction to Peninsular Spanish Literature), or SPAN 111b(Introduction to Latin American Literature).

C.C.C.C.C. The additional courses must be from the Spanish literatureofferings numbered above 111. No more than one of these electivesmay be taken in English. Courses conducted in English include thoseabbreviated SECS (Spanish and European Cultural Studies). Allstudents pursuing a Spanish minor will be assigned an advisor in thedepartment. Enrollment in the Spanish minor must be completed bythe end of the first semester of the senior year. All courses areconducted in Spanish, unless otherwise noted.


Students may take two 30-level Spanish courses for credit withpermission of the director of language programs.

Spanish Language and Literature



SPAN 10a Beginning SpanishSPAN 10a Beginning SpanishSPAN 10a Beginning SpanishSPAN 10a Beginning SpanishSPAN 10a Beginning SpanishPrerequisite: Students enrolling for the firsttime in a Spanish course at Brandeis musttake the online placement exam,www.brandeis.edu/registrar/spantest.html.For students who have had no previousstudy of Spanish. A systematic presentationof the basic grammar and vocabulary of thelanguage within the context of Hispanicculture, with focus on all five languageskills: listening, speaking, reading, writing,and sociocultural awareness. Severalsections will be offered. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

SPAN 20b Continuing SpanishSPAN 20b Continuing SpanishSPAN 20b Continuing SpanishSPAN 20b Continuing SpanishSPAN 20b Continuing SpanishPrerequisite: SPAN 10a or the equivalent.Students enrolling for the first time in aSpanish course at Brandeis must take theonline placement exam, www.brandeis.edu/registrar/spantest.html.For students with some previous study ofSpanish. Continuing presentation of thebasic grammar and vocabulary of thelanguage within the context of Hispanicculture and practice of the four languageskills. Special attention to reading andwriting skills, as well as guidedconversation. Several sections will beoffered. Usually offered every semester.Staff

SPAN 31a Intermediate Spanish:SPAN 31a Intermediate Spanish:SPAN 31a Intermediate Spanish:SPAN 31a Intermediate Spanish:SPAN 31a Intermediate Spanish:Composition and GrammarComposition and GrammarComposition and GrammarComposition and GrammarComposition and Grammar[ fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 20b or the equivalent.Students enrolling for the first time in aSpanish course at Brandeis must take theonline placement exam, www.brandeis.edu/registrar/spantest.html.This course focuses on the development ofwriting and/or grammatical skills in thecontext of continuing development oflinguistic competence in Spanish. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

SPAN 32a Intermediate Spanish:SPAN 32a Intermediate Spanish:SPAN 32a Intermediate Spanish:SPAN 32a Intermediate Spanish:SPAN 32a Intermediate Spanish:ConversationConversationConversationConversationConversation[ fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 20b or the equivalent.Students enrolling for the first time in aSpanish course at Brandeis must take theonline placement exam, www.brandeis.edu/registrar/spantest.html.This course focuses on the development oforal expression and conversational skills inthe context of continuing development oflinguistic competence in Spanish. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

SPAN 33a Intermediate Spanish: ReadingSPAN 33a Intermediate Spanish: ReadingSPAN 33a Intermediate Spanish: ReadingSPAN 33a Intermediate Spanish: ReadingSPAN 33a Intermediate Spanish: Reading[ fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 20b or the equivalent.Students enrolling for the first time in aSpanish course at Brandeis must take theonline placement exam, www.brandeis.edu/registrar/spantest.html.This course focuses on the development ofreading skills in the context of thecontinuing development of linguisticcompetence in Spanish. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

SPAN 34a Intermediate Spanish: Topics inSPAN 34a Intermediate Spanish: Topics inSPAN 34a Intermediate Spanish: Topics inSPAN 34a Intermediate Spanish: Topics inSPAN 34a Intermediate Spanish: Topics inHispanic CultureHispanic CultureHispanic CultureHispanic CultureHispanic Culture[ fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 20b or the equivalent.Students enrolling for the first time in aSpanish course at Brandeis must take theonline placement exam, www.brandeis.edu/registrar/spantest.html.Topics or themes from Hispanic culturesare the context for continuing developmentof linguistic competence in Spanish.Usually offered every year.Staff

SPAN 98a Independent StudySPAN 98a Independent StudySPAN 98a Independent StudySPAN 98a Independent StudySPAN 98a Independent StudyMay be taken only with the writtenpermission of the advising head of themajor and the chair of the department.Reading and reports under facultysupervision.Staff

SPAN 98b Independent StudySPAN 98b Independent StudySPAN 98b Independent StudySPAN 98b Independent StudySPAN 98b Independent StudyMay be taken only with the writtenpermission of the advising head of themajor and the chair of the department.Readings and reports under facultysupervision. Usually offered every year.Staff

SPAN 99b Senior ThesisSPAN 99b Senior ThesisSPAN 99b Senior ThesisSPAN 99b Senior ThesisSPAN 99b Senior ThesisStudents should first consult theundergraduate advising head.Usually offered every year.Staff


SPAN 104b Peoples, Ideas, and Language ofSPAN 104b Peoples, Ideas, and Language ofSPAN 104b Peoples, Ideas, and Language ofSPAN 104b Peoples, Ideas, and Language ofSPAN 104b Peoples, Ideas, and Language ofthe Hispanic Worldthe Hispanic Worldthe Hispanic Worldthe Hispanic Worldthe Hispanic World[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: 30-level Spanish course orequivalent.Participants will expand their skills inSpanish while deepening theirunderstanding of Hispanic cultures. Focuseson aspects of the history and idea thatshape the Spanish-speaking world, from itspeninsular origins to the realities ofSpanish-speakers in the Americas.Staff

SPAN 105a Spanish Conversation andSPAN 105a Spanish Conversation andSPAN 105a Spanish Conversation andSPAN 105a Spanish Conversation andSPAN 105a Spanish Conversation andGrammarGrammarGrammarGrammarGrammar[ fl hum ]Prerequisite: SPAN 104b, or an AP Spanishexam score of 4, or an SAT II Spanish examscore of 620 or higher, or permission of theinstructor.Students learn to communicate effectivelyin Spanish through class discussions, oraland written exercises, presentations,literary and cultural readings, film, andexplorations of the mass media. Emphasison improvement of oral and writtenfluency, and acquisition of vocabulary andgrammar structures. Usually offered everysemester.Staff

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SPAN 106b Spanish Composition,SPAN 106b Spanish Composition,SPAN 106b Spanish Composition,SPAN 106b Spanish Composition,SPAN 106b Spanish Composition,Grammar, and StylisticsGrammar, and StylisticsGrammar, and StylisticsGrammar, and StylisticsGrammar, and Stylistics[ fl hum wi ]Prerequisite: SPAN 105a, an AP Spanishexam score of 5, or permission of theinstructor.Focuses on written communication and theimprovement of writing skills, fromdeveloping ideas to outlining and editing.Literary selections will introduce thestudents to the principles of literaryanalysis and serve as topics for classdiscussion and writing. Usually offeredevery semester.Staff

SPAN 108a Spanish for Bilingual StudentsSPAN 108a Spanish for Bilingual StudentsSPAN 108a Spanish for Bilingual StudentsSPAN 108a Spanish for Bilingual StudentsSPAN 108a Spanish for Bilingual Students[ hum ]Designed specifically for heritage Spanishspeakers who would like formal training inreading, writing, and critical thinking.Students wishing to use this course tofulfill the language requirement must passthe department exemption exam after thiscourse. Usually offered every year.Ms. Dávila

SPAN 109b Introduction to HispanicSPAN 109b Introduction to HispanicSPAN 109b Introduction to HispanicSPAN 109b Introduction to HispanicSPAN 109b Introduction to HispanicCultural StudiesCultural StudiesCultural StudiesCultural StudiesCultural Studies[ hum fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 106b, or SPAN 108a, orpermission of the instructor.Introduces students to basic ideas withrespect to the study of Hispanic cultures.“Texts” are drawn from a variety ofcultures and traditions and might includeliterature, film, architecture, maps, music,and even pop stars and pop-star wannabes.Usually offered every fourth semester.Mr. Mandrell

SPAN 110a Introduction to PeninsularSPAN 110a Introduction to PeninsularSPAN 110a Introduction to PeninsularSPAN 110a Introduction to PeninsularSPAN 110a Introduction to PeninsularSpanish LiteratureSpanish LiteratureSpanish LiteratureSpanish LiteratureSpanish Literature[ hum fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 106b, or SPAN 108a, orpermission of the instructor.Was el Cid a political animal? How dowomen, Jews, and Muslims fare in classicalSpanish literature? Study of major works,authors, and social issues from the MiddleAges to the end of the 17th century. Textscovered range from the epic Cantar del Cidto Cervantes and masterpieces of SpanishGolden Age theater. Usually offered everyfourth semester.Ms. Fox

SPAN 111b Introduction to Latin AmericanSPAN 111b Introduction to Latin AmericanSPAN 111b Introduction to Latin AmericanSPAN 111b Introduction to Latin AmericanSPAN 111b Introduction to Latin AmericanLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature[ hum nw fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 106b, or SPAN 108a, orpermission of the instructor.A journey from the lyric writing of Mayansociety to urban and fantastic contemporaryprose, making a stop in a 17th-centuryMexican convent where a nun wrote thebest of Baroque Spanish Americanliterature. Usually offered every year.Ms. Pérez-Mejía

SPAN 120b Don QuijoteSPAN 120b Don QuijoteSPAN 120b Don QuijoteSPAN 120b Don QuijoteSPAN 120b Don Quijote[ hum fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 109a, or SPAN 110a, orSPAN 111b, or permission of the instructor.A reading for fun and critical insight intowhat is often called “the first modernnovel.” Discusses some reasons for itsreputation as a major influence onsubsequent fiction throughout the Westernworld and view several film interpretations.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Fox

SPAN 125b Literary Women in EarlySPAN 125b Literary Women in EarlySPAN 125b Literary Women in EarlySPAN 125b Literary Women in EarlySPAN 125b Literary Women in EarlyModern SpainModern SpainModern SpainModern SpainModern Spain[ hum fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 109a, or SPAN 110a, orSPAN 111b, or permission of the instructor.Examines works by and about women inearly modern Spain, with particularattention to engagements with andsubversions of patriarchal culture ontheater, prose, and poetry, by such writersas Caro, Zayas, Cervantes, and Calderon.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Fox

SPAN 140a Topics in PoetrySPAN 140a Topics in PoetrySPAN 140a Topics in PoetrySPAN 140a Topics in PoetrySPAN 140a Topics in Poetry[ hum fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 109a, or SPAN 110a, orSPAN 111b, or permission of the instructor.Topics vary from year to year, but mayfocus on different periods, poets, or poeticsfrom both sides of the Atlantic. Study mayinclude jarchas, Garcilaso de la Vega,Becquer, the Generation of ’98 or ’27,Neruda, Vallejo, Rosario Castellanos,Octavio Paz, Huidobro, Borges. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Mandrell and Ms. Pérez-Mejía

SECS 150a Golden Age Drama and SocietySECS 150a Golden Age Drama and SocietySECS 150a Golden Age Drama and SocietySECS 150a Golden Age Drama and SocietySECS 150a Golden Age Drama and Society[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.The major works, comic and tragic, ofSpain’s 17th-century dramatists. Texts mayinclude Cervantes’s brief witty farces,Tirso’s creation of the Don Juan myth,Lope’s palace and “peasant honor” plays,and Calderon’s Baroque masterpieces,which culminate Spain’s Golden Age.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Fox

SPAN 155b Latin America Between BaroqueSPAN 155b Latin America Between BaroqueSPAN 155b Latin America Between BaroqueSPAN 155b Latin America Between BaroqueSPAN 155b Latin America Between Baroqueand Kitschand Kitschand Kitschand Kitschand Kitsch[ hum fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 109a, or SPAN 110a, orSPAN 111b, or permission of the instructor.Analyzing general characteristics associatedwith a Baroque style, such asornamentation, double meaning, parody,satire, imitation, etc., this course offersopportunities to understand how artists andwriters have used this aesthetic artifice tocontest the hegemonic discourses of theirtimes. Literature, films, and art from the17th and 20th centuries. Usually offeredevery second year.Ms. Pérez-Mejía

SPAN 163a The Latin American Boom andSPAN 163a The Latin American Boom andSPAN 163a The Latin American Boom andSPAN 163a The Latin American Boom andSPAN 163a The Latin American Boom andBeyondBeyondBeyondBeyondBeyond[ hum nw fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 109a, or SPAN 110a, orSPAN 111b, or permission of the instructor.Course may be repeated for credit.Examines texts of the Latin American“boom” as well as contemporary narrativetrends. Usually offered every year.Ms. Davila

SPAN 164b Studies in Latin AmericanSPAN 164b Studies in Latin AmericanSPAN 164b Studies in Latin AmericanSPAN 164b Studies in Latin AmericanSPAN 164b Studies in Latin AmericanLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature[ hum nw fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 109a, or SPAN 110a, orSPAN 111b, or permission of the instructor.Course may be repeated for credit.A comparative and critical study of maintrends, ideas, and cultural formations inLatin America. Topics vary year to year andhave included fiction and history in LatinAmerican literature, Latin Americanautobiography, art and revolution in LatinAmerica, and humor in Latin America.Usually offered every year.Ms. Dávila and Ms. Pérez-Mejía

SPAN 166b Writing the Latin AmericanSPAN 166b Writing the Latin AmericanSPAN 166b Writing the Latin AmericanSPAN 166b Writing the Latin AmericanSPAN 166b Writing the Latin AmericanCityCityCityCityCity[ hum fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 109a, or SPAN 110a, orSPAN 111b, or permission of the instructor.Examines the representation of the LatinAmerican city within the context ofmodernity. Texts from various LatinAmerican countries are examined in light ofcritical approaches to the city and itsinhabitants. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Dávila

SPAN 168b Latin America Narrated bySPAN 168b Latin America Narrated bySPAN 168b Latin America Narrated bySPAN 168b Latin America Narrated bySPAN 168b Latin America Narrated byWomenWomenWomenWomenWomen[ hum nw fl ]Prerequisite: SPAN 109a, or SPAN 110a, orSPAN 111b, or permission of the instructor.How do Latin American women representtheir own realities? How do their artisticversions of social realities challengetraditional historical representations? Whyaren’t women included in the “boom” ofLatin American literature? Literary andartistic works from the 17th to the 21stcenturies are studied, looking at thedifferent ways in which gender intersectstheir discourses. Usually offered everysecond year.Ms. Pérez-Mejía


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SECS 169a Travel Writing and theSECS 169a Travel Writing and theSECS 169a Travel Writing and theSECS 169a Travel Writing and theSECS 169a Travel Writing and theAmericas: Columbus’s LegacyAmericas: Columbus’s LegacyAmericas: Columbus’s LegacyAmericas: Columbus’s LegacyAmericas: Columbus’s Legacy[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation.Following the arrival of Columbus, thecontinent later known as America engagedwith other continents in a mutual processof cultural, historical, geographical, andeconomic representation. The developmentof some of those representations isexplored, beginning with travel writing andending with recent images of theEncounter. Usually offered every secondyear.Ms. Pérez-Mejía

SPAN 185b España 200XSPAN 185b España 200XSPAN 185b España 200XSPAN 185b España 200XSPAN 185b España 200X[ hum fl ]Prerequisites: SPAN 109b, 110a, 111b, orpermission of the instructor. Conducted inSpanish.Looks at cultural production and its contextin Spain for an entire calendar year. Thegoal is to familiarize students with whathas been read and watched in Spain mostrecently and to understand it in terms ofcontemporary politics and society. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Mandrell

SPAN 191a Hispanic Topics in TranslationSPAN 191a Hispanic Topics in TranslationSPAN 191a Hispanic Topics in TranslationSPAN 191a Hispanic Topics in TranslationSPAN 191a Hispanic Topics in Translation[ hum fl ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation. Coursemay be repeated for credit.Topics vary from year to year, but mightinclude Realist Representations of Women,Ideas of the Modern and Modernity, SpanishRealism, “Latinidad,” or the Spanish CivilWar. Usually offered every second year.Staff

SPAN 193b Topics in CinemaSPAN 193b Topics in CinemaSPAN 193b Topics in CinemaSPAN 193b Topics in CinemaSPAN 193b Topics in Cinema[ hum ]Open to all students. Conducted in Englishwith readings in English translation. Coursemay be repeated for credit.Topics vary from year to year, but mightinclude consideration of a specific director,an outline of the history of a nationalcinema, a particular moment in filmhistory, or Hollywood cinema in Spanish.Usually offered every second year.Ms. Pérez-Mejía or Mr. Mandrell

SPAN 195a Latinos in the United States:SPAN 195a Latinos in the United States:SPAN 195a Latinos in the United States:SPAN 195a Latinos in the United States:SPAN 195a Latinos in the United States:Perspectives from History, Literature, andPerspectives from History, Literature, andPerspectives from History, Literature, andPerspectives from History, Literature, andPerspectives from History, Literature, andFilmFilmFilmFilmFilm[ hum ]May not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken LAS 100a in the spring of2003. Open to all other students.Conducted in English.Comparative overview of Latino literaturesand film in the United States. Particularattention paid to how race and ethnicity,gender and sexuality, and concepts of“nation” become intertwined within texts.Topics include: explorations of language,autobiography and memory, andintertextuality. Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

SPAN 198a Seminar in Literary andSPAN 198a Seminar in Literary andSPAN 198a Seminar in Literary andSPAN 198a Seminar in Literary andSPAN 198a Seminar in Literary andCultural StudiesCultural StudiesCultural StudiesCultural StudiesCultural Studies[ hum ]Prerequisite: SPAN 109a, or SPAN 110a, orSPAN 111b, or permission of the instructor.A research seminar organized aroundvarying themes (“the other,” “the nation,”Cervantes, etc.). Instruction on literary/cultural theory, researching a topic, andanalytical skills necessary for developing ascholarly argument. Students presentresearch in progress and write a researchpaper of significant length. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Fox


Sustainable International Development ProgramSee The Heller School for Social Policy and Management.

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Department of

Theater ArtsCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)Master of Fine Arts


MissionMissionMissionMissionMissionThe mission of the Department of Theater Arts is to reveal thetheater’s unique ability to incorporate diversity and communityin a sophisticated process of creative expression that results inplays and musical theater pieces of artistic and socialsignificance. Through a two-fold path of academic inquiry andpractical artistic experience, we help students develop anunderstanding of dramatic literature in theory and historicalcontext as well as in action. Students have the opportunity toexperience the strength and immediacy of live theater throughthe production and performance of plays and musical theaterpieces, including dance and movement, in the multiple spaces ofthe Spingold Theater Center.

The Department of Theater Arts views the theater as a centuries-old system for creating awareness of groups and their place in thewider universe of experience. In production, we examine theconcept of “company” or “ensemble” as an integral part ofdeveloping an effective creative community. The theater group,utilizing the building blocks of time and space, applies the toolsof physical movement, language, sound and music, light, andvisual image in a rich collaborative process whose goal is thepractical interpretation of important dramatic and musicaltheater works. In its creative process, the Department of TheaterArts continually reflects the mission of Brandeis University as aplace where collaborative artistic achievement serves as a modelfor progressive human enterprise.

Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorThe major in theater arts is designed to give students a solidfoundation in dramatic literature, theory, and history (LTH), aswell as the opportunity to explore specific areas of practicaltheater performance and production. In addition to completingrequired courses in LTH, students are free to concentrate in anarea, or track, that suits their talents and interests, including:acting, dance and movement, directing, design, and stagemanagement. Students are also free to create, with the approvalof the chair, an individualized curriculum from a broad range ofcourses. Courses may come from within the discipline or includeselected courses from other disciplines, including a discreet trackin LTH with one practicum in production. While alwaysencouraging experimentation and adventure, the departmentstresses the cultivation of solidly rooted understanding,investigation, and development of skills. We ask students toexplore their own creative impulses with honesty andintelligence. Students are expected to become involved in thedepartment’s production season in various ways, fromperformance to production.

The department participates in the European cultural studiesmajor (ECS) at Brandeis and, in general, its courses are open toECS students.

Graduate Program in Theater ArtsGraduate Program in Theater ArtsGraduate Program in Theater ArtsGraduate Program in Theater ArtsGraduate Program in Theater ArtsThe graduate programs in theater arts are designed to provide thehighest level of theatrical investigation and practice. This

prepares talented students for a professional life in the theater in theareas of acting and design. With an intention to create young theaterartists who will shape the future of American and world theater,Brandeis theater arts is dedicated to the transmission of technique-based knowledge as well as providing professional-level performanceand design experiences in the various venues with the BrandeisTheater Company in the Spingold Center for the Performing Arts.Our goal is to set the stage for a theater of the future that is alivewith excitement, clarity, and surprise.

The department participates in the Interdisciplinary Master’s Programin Cultural Production at Brandeis.

How to Become an Undergraduate Major or MinorHow to Become an Undergraduate Major or MinorHow to Become an Undergraduate Major or MinorHow to Become an Undergraduate Major or MinorHow to Become an Undergraduate Major or Minor

Students who wish to major or minor in theater arts should meetearly in their academic career with the undergraduate advising headto develop a plan. The plan should encompass completion of requiredand prerequisite courses and selection of a track within the student’sparticular area(s) of interest. It is recommended, though not required,that students complete the prerequisite and required courses withinthe first two years as a major or minor to provide a background formore advanced courses in theater arts. When meeting with theundergraduate advising head, students will be assigned an academicadvisor within their particular area of interest or track.

How to Be Admitted to the Graduate ProgramsHow to Be Admitted to the Graduate ProgramsHow to Be Admitted to the Graduate ProgramsHow to Be Admitted to the Graduate ProgramsHow to Be Admitted to the Graduate Programs

The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, givenin an earlier section of the Bulletin, apply to candidates for admissionin the area of theater arts; GRE results are not required for theaterstudents. In addition to the standard application procedures,applicants must complete an audition/interview process for actorsand an interview and portfolio evaluation for designers.

Acting auditions are held at sites around the United States and atBrandeis once every three years. The next auditions will be held in2008. Students are accepted for a three-year period, subject to anannual review by the performance faculty. Design interviews andportfolio evaluations are held at Brandeis, the USITT Convention (seewebsite for dates and locations), as well as at UBTA in New Yorkand/or Chicago. Information about evaluations will be furnished bythe program after applications have been received. Admission to thegraduate design program is for a period of three years subject to anannual evaluation of the student’s progress.

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Eric Hill, ChairEric Hill, ChairEric Hill, ChairEric Hill, ChairEric Hill, ChairActing. Directing.

Nancy ArmstrongNancy ArmstrongNancy ArmstrongNancy ArmstrongNancy ArmstrongSinging.

Jeff BirdJeff BirdJeff BirdJeff BirdJeff BirdScenic construction. Technical direction.

Debra BoothDebra BoothDebra BoothDebra BoothDebra BoothScenic design.

Laurie BramhallLaurie BramhallLaurie BramhallLaurie BramhallLaurie BramhallUndergraduate costume design andconstruction.

Michael ChybowskiMichael ChybowskiMichael ChybowskiMichael ChybowskiMichael ChybowskiLighting design.

Jennifer A. ClearyJennifer A. ClearyJennifer A. ClearyJennifer A. ClearyJennifer A. ClearyStage management. Theater practicum.Theater education.

Susan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleMovement for the actor. Dance.

Candice DonnellyCandice DonnellyCandice DonnellyCandice DonnellyCandice DonnellyCostume design and rendering.

Nancy DoyleNancy DoyleNancy DoyleNancy DoyleNancy DoyleActing for the camera.

Karl Eigsti, Director of Graduate DesignKarl Eigsti, Director of Graduate DesignKarl Eigsti, Director of Graduate DesignKarl Eigsti, Director of Graduate DesignKarl Eigsti, Director of Graduate DesignScenic design.

Arthur HolmbergArthur HolmbergArthur HolmbergArthur HolmbergArthur HolmbergDramatic literature. Theory History.Performance Theory.

Adrianne KrstanskyAdrianne KrstanskyAdrianne KrstanskyAdrianne KrstanskyAdrianne KrstanskyActing.

Denise Loewenguth, Director CostumeDenise Loewenguth, Director CostumeDenise Loewenguth, Director CostumeDenise Loewenguth, Director CostumeDenise Loewenguth, Director CostumeShopShopShopShopShopCostume technology.

Marya LowryMarya LowryMarya LowryMarya LowryMarya LowryActing. Voice production.

Ryan McKittrickRyan McKittrickRyan McKittrickRyan McKittrickRyan McKittrickTheater literature. Theory and history.Playwriting.

Robert MoodyRobert MoodyRobert MoodyRobert MoodyRobert MoodyScene painting.

Janet MorrisonJanet MorrisonJanet MorrisonJanet MorrisonJanet MorrisonActing. Director of performance studies.

Elizabeth Terry, Undergraduate AdvisingElizabeth Terry, Undergraduate AdvisingElizabeth Terry, Undergraduate AdvisingElizabeth Terry, Undergraduate AdvisingElizabeth Terry, Undergraduate AdvisingHeadHeadHeadHeadHeadSpeech, dialects, and voice production.

Jennifer vonMayrhauserJennifer vonMayrhauserJennifer vonMayrhauserJennifer vonMayrhauserJennifer vonMayrhauserCostume design and technology.

Robert WalshRobert WalshRobert WalshRobert WalshRobert WalshStage movement and combat. Publicspeaking.

Dave WilsonDave WilsonDave WilsonDave WilsonDave WilsonLighting and sound design.


All undergraduate majors must complete 10 one-semestercourses, two practicum courses, and one senior seminar or onesemester of THA 99a or b. Total major requirement, includingpracticum courses, is the equivalent of 12 one-semester courses,and 13 one-semester courses for students pursuing departmentalhonors. Required courses include:

A.A.A.A.A. THA 2a Introduction to Theater Arts: From the Page to theStage - Plays in Production and Performance (Production Labincluded - offered in the fall of each year. This course also servesas a prerequisite for all practical theater courses.)

Students who choose to follow an LTH track may substitute anLTH course, as approved by their advisor for THA 2a.

B. B. B. B. B. THA 100a and 100b: Theater Texts and Theory (offered in thefall and spring each year.)

C.C.C.C.C. Two courses selected from the following electiverequirements: THA 115b, THA 150a, THA 155a, THA 185b,CLAS 171a, ENG 33a, ENG 64b, ENG 133a, ENG 143a, FREN155b, HBRW 144a, HBRW 164b, RECS 134b, RECS 148a, SECS150a.

D.D.D.D.D. Complete requirements in selected track area (see below):acting, dance and movement, directing, design, and stagemanagement.

E.E.E.E.E. THA 99a or 99b, or other course as approved by faculty advisorto be appropriate as a senior-level course requirement.

Students applying for honors must complete THA 99a and 99b,and may waive the senior seminar, bringing their requirednumber of courses to 13. This two-semester course must resultin a thesis or a creative work (i.e. an original play) that meets theapproval of the department honors advisor and the chair.

Undergraduate TracksUndergraduate TracksUndergraduate TracksUndergraduate TracksUndergraduate TracksStudents must complete the equivalent of five, one-semester coursesin their chosen track area or a preapproved cross-track curriculum.Track areas include acting, dance and movement, directing, design,and stage management. Students may create their own LTH trackwith the approval of the chair. Each track area has specific courselists from which students must select to complete the trackrequirement. Students must complete one practicum in their trackarea (LTH exempt) in addition to one production practicum.

Acting TrackActing TrackActing TrackActing TrackActing TrackTHA 4a Acting I: The Vocal-Physical ConnectionTHA 4b Acting II: Language in ActionTHA 33a Acting III: Modern RealismTHA 41a Theater PracticumTHA 42a Acting Practicum

One of the following: THA 10b, THA 12b, THA 15a, THA 17a, THA20b, THA 32a, THA 33b, THA 105b, THA 109a, THA 130a, or othercourses as approved by track advisor.

One of the following: THA 9a, THA 9b, THA 110b, THA 120a, THA120b, or other courses as approved by track advisor.

Dance and Movement TrackDance and Movement TrackDance and Movement TrackDance and Movement TrackDance and Movement TrackTHA 9a Movement for the Stage ITHA 9b Movement for the Stage IITHA 110b Modern Dance and MovementTHA 41a Theater PracticumTHA 43a Dance and Movement Practicum

Two of the following: THA 10b, THA 120a, THA 120b, THA 130a, orother courses as approved by track advisor.

Design/Tech Track (Set, Costume, and Lighting Design)Design/Tech Track (Set, Costume, and Lighting Design)Design/Tech Track (Set, Costume, and Lighting Design)Design/Tech Track (Set, Costume, and Lighting Design)Design/Tech Track (Set, Costume, and Lighting Design)FA 17a History of Art I or comparable course as

approved by track advisorFA 18b History of Art II or comparable course as

approved by track advisorTHA 232a Life Drawing: Part 1 or FA3a (Introduction

to Drawing)THA 41a Theater PracticumTHA 45a Design/Technical Practicum

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Two of the following: THA 232a or FA 3a, FA 3b, THA 50b, THA52b, THA 54b, THA 60a, THA 64a, THA 64b, or other courses asapproved by track advisor.

Directing TrackDirecting TrackDirecting TrackDirecting TrackDirecting TrackTHA 4a The Vocal-Physical ConnectionTHA 130a SuzukiFA 20b Introduction to Visual Culture) or FA 71a

Modern Art and Modern CultureTHA 70a DirectingTHA 41a Theater PracticumTHA 44a Directing Practicum

One of the following: THA 4b, THA 9a, THA 15a, THA 25a, THA33a, THA 64a, THA 64b, THA 102b, THA 103b, THA 104a, THA50b, THA 52b, or other courses as approved by track advisor.

Educational Theater TrackEducational Theater TrackEducational Theater TrackEducational Theater TrackEducational Theater TrackTHA 4a Acting I: The Vocal-Physical ConnectionTHA 41a Theater PracticumTHA 70a DirectingTHA 101a Stage Management Part I

One course from the following movement, voice, movement/dance, or internship courses: THA 9a, THA 9b, THA 11a, THA15a, THA 15b, THA 17a, THA 22b, THA 105a, THA 110a, THA110b, THA 120a, THA 120b, THA 130a or THA 89a Internship inTheater seminar (students may complete an internship for creditin educational theater).

One course from the following design/technical or playwritingcourses: THA 50b, THA 52b, THA 54b, THA 60a, THA 64a, THA64b, THA 104a, THA 185b.

One of the following: THA 42a, THA 43a, THA 44a, THA 45a,THA 46a, or THA 47a.

Students who wish to become certified in elementary orsecondary school teaching must also complete the requirementsof the Brandeis education program. Please see the educationprogram section found elsewhere in this Bulletin for moreinformation.

Sound Design TrackSound Design TrackSound Design TrackSound Design TrackSound Design TrackMUS 1a Introduction to MusicMUS 5a Fundamentals of MusicTHA 50b Sound for Theater, Film, and TelevisionTHA 41a Theater PracticumTHA 46a Sound Design Practicum

Two of the following: PHYS 29a, MUS 106a, MUS 101a, THA52b, MUS 107a, MUS 109b, MUS 101b, or other courses asapproved by track advisor.

Stage Management TrackStage Management TrackStage Management TrackStage Management TrackStage Management TrackTHA 101a Fundamentals of Stage Management: Part ITHA 101b Fundamentals of Stage Management: Part IITHA 41a Theater PracticumTHA 47a Stage Management Practicum

One of the following: THA 4a, THA 9a, or THA 109a.

Two of the following: THA 50b, THA 52b, THA 54b, THA 64a,THA 70a, or other courses as approved by track advisor.

Musical Theater TrackMusical Theater TrackMusical Theater TrackMusical Theater TrackMusical Theater TrackTHA 4b Acting II: Language in ActionTHA 25a American Musical Theater

Students who wish to take THA 25a as part of their elective LTHcredits can select another course from THA or MUS with theconsent of their advisor and the chair.**

THA 22b Undergraduate Singing) or THA 105aSinging for Musical Theater***

THA 110b Modern Dance and Movement or THA 120bMovement and Dance Theater Composition

THA 105b Acting for Musical TheaterTHA 42a Acting Practicum orTHA 43a Dance and Movement Practicum

Students may choose to replace the following courses in the musicaltheater track in accordance with the following guidelines. No morethan three (3) courses within the musical theater track may besubstituted with music courses in order to complete the theater artsmajor.

** Students may choose to replace THA 25a with the followingcourses from the music department in consultation with theiradvisor, the chair of theater arts, and with permission of the musicdepartment:

MUS 52a OperaMUS 53a Music for the BalletMUS 58b Construction of Gender in Opera

***Students interested in singing for musical theater may choose toreplace THA 22b OR THA 105a with the following courses from themusic department in consultation with their advisor, the chair oftheater arts, and with permission of the music department:

MUS 12a/b University Chorus: Both semesters must betaken for credit.

MUS 112a/b Private Instruction: Voice: Both semestersmust be taken for credit.

***Students interested in musical direction for musical theater maychoose to replace THA 22b or THA 105a with the following coursesfrom the music department in consultation with their advisor, thechair of theater arts, and with permission of the music department:

MUS 5a Fundamentals of MusicMUS 6b A Cappella ArrangingMUS 111a/b Private Instruction: Instrumentalists, Piano:

Both semesters must be taken for credit.MUS 112a/b Private Instruction: Voice: Both semesters

must be taken for credit.MUS 113a Introduction to Conducting

***Students interested in all aspects of musical theater may chooseto replace THA 22b OR THA 105a with the following courses fromthe Music department in consultation with their advisor, the chair oftheater arts, and with permission of the music department:

MUS 5a Fundamentals of MusicMUS 111a/b Private Instruction: Instrumentalists, Piano:

Both semesters must be taken for credit.


Students wishing to minor in theater arts must take a selection of atleast six courses in the department including THA 2a and a cohesiveprogression of five other courses selected with the approval of thechair. Students can focus in one track area or select their progressionfrom among the various track areas within theater arts.

Notes Relating to UndergraduatesNotes Relating to UndergraduatesNotes Relating to UndergraduatesNotes Relating to UndergraduatesNotes Relating to Undergraduates

The following graduate courses are open to undergraduates with thepermission of the instructors: THA 223a,b; 226a,b; 231a,b; 232a,b;255a,b; 276a,b; 277a,b; 278a,b; 281a,b; 282a,b.

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Requirements for the Degree of Master of Fine ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of Fine ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of Fine ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of Fine ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of Fine Arts

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementActing and Design: three years.

Programs of StudyPrograms of StudyPrograms of StudyPrograms of StudyPrograms of Study

ActingActingActingActingActingGraduate acting students form the core of the resident actingcompany, the Brandeis Theater Company. The company is thedepartment’s production wing that performs in various venues,including in the Spingold Center for Performing Arts. Studentsstudy and train in a preset curriculum of classes offered by thegraduate acting faculty. In addition, they rehearse and performevery semester as part of the BTC season. Students concentrateon developing skills in stage movement, speech and voiceproduction, and scene study. Also, students develop a deepappreciation of theater literature and the various plays andplaywrights who have contributed to the canon of world drama.While the program centers itself on performance, students arerequired to contribute as citizens to the department and theUniversity in general. Citizenship requirements can be met in anumber of ways in the process of students earning their graduateassistantships, including teaching and advising undergraduatesand functioning in a variety of capacities within the departmentwhen not performing. Graduate acting students are subject to anannual review for readmission to the program. See departmentwebsite for complete graduate acting curriculum.

Required Courses for First-Year ActorsRequired Courses for First-Year ActorsRequired Courses for First-Year ActorsRequired Courses for First-Year ActorsRequired Courses for First-Year ActorsTHA 130a SuzukiTHA 201a,b Acting ITHA 202b Ensemble Building IITHA 205a,b Movement/Dynamics ITHA 207a Text and ContentTHA 210a,b Voice ITHA 212a,b Speech ITHA 214a,b Singing ITHA 215a,b Rehearsal and Performance ITHA 258a,b Stage Combat I

Required Courses for Second-Year ActorsRequired Courses for Second-Year ActorsRequired Courses for Second-Year ActorsRequired Courses for Second-Year ActorsRequired Courses for Second-Year ActorsTHA 130a SuzukiTHA 255a,b Movement IITHA 260a,b Voice IITHA 262a,b Speech IITHA 264a,b Singing IITHA 265a,b Rehearsal and Performance IITHA 268a Stage CombatTHA 283a,b Acting II

Required Courses for Third-Year ActorsRequired Courses for Third-Year ActorsRequired Courses for Third-Year ActorsRequired Courses for Third-Year ActorsRequired Courses for Third-Year ActorsTHA 130a SuzukiTHA 309a Whole Voice WorkshopTHA 310a Singing IIITHA 315a,b Rehearsal and Performance IIITHA 319a The Actor-Director CollaborationTHA 319b Solo PerformanceTHA 355a Career Workshop: Part 1, Acting for

the CameraTHA 355b Career Workshop: Part 2, AuditioningTHA 399a,b Actors Showcase

DesignDesignDesignDesignDesignAll graduate design students will have the opportunity to be involvedin production work as design assistants or designers in the BrandeisTheater Company during the course of the three-year program. Thisprogram is progressive from the first to the third year, beginning withthe basic design and crew work and ending with total productiondesign responsibilities. Production assignments are given each yeardepending on the student’s ability and desire in consultation with thedesign faculty. In the first year, all design students take a requiredcore curriculum along with additional electives pertinent to theirfield of study (i.e. set, costumes, lighting, and sound). In the secondyear, design students begin to specialize in one of these specificdesign areas. Under the advice of the design faculty, students’ choiceof courses must be taken from the list of requirements in theirspecific area of focus. All second-year design students are required totake THA 270d (Design Practicum II) and THA 299d (ProductionLab I). Third year students continue specialization in their designatedarea of interest and must take THA 320d (Design Practicum III) andTHA 349d (Production Lab III). See the department website forcomplete graduate design curriculum.

Required Courses for First-Year DesignersRequired Courses for First-Year DesignersRequired Courses for First-Year DesignersRequired Courses for First-Year DesignersRequired Courses for First-Year DesignersTHA 220d Design Practicum ITHA 223a Designing for Theater Seminar: Part 1THA 223b Designing for Theater Seminar: Part 2THA 232a Life Drawing: Part 1THA 232b Life Drawing: Part 2THA 249d Production Laboratory I

Elective Courses for Set Design StudentsElective Courses for Set Design StudentsElective Courses for Set Design StudentsElective Courses for Set Design StudentsElective Courses for Set Design StudentsTHA 225a Set Design I: Part 1THA 225b Set Design I: Part 2THA 226a Drafting for the Theater, Scenery: Part 1THA 226b Drafting for the Theater, Scenery: Part 2

Elective Courses for Costume Design and Costume Tech StudentsElective Courses for Costume Design and Costume Tech StudentsElective Courses for Costume Design and Costume Tech StudentsElective Courses for Costume Design and Costume Tech StudentsElective Courses for Costume Design and Costume Tech StudentsTHA 231a Drafting for the Theater, Costumes: Part 1THA 231b Drafting for the Theater, Costumes: Part 2THA 233a Costume Design I: Part 1THA 233b Costume Design I: Part 2

Elective Courses for Lighting Design StudentsElective Courses for Lighting Design StudentsElective Courses for Lighting Design StudentsElective Courses for Lighting Design StudentsElective Courses for Lighting Design StudentsTHA 235a Lighting Design I: Part 1THA 235b Lighting Design I: Part 2

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THA 1a The Theater in History ITHA 1a The Theater in History ITHA 1a The Theater in History ITHA 1a The Theater in History ITHA 1a The Theater in History I[ ca ]An exploration of the development and thecomplex interrelationships of the variousarts and crafts of the theater in, and as areflection of, their historical and socialcontext. The first semester treats theaterfrom classical Greece to the 18th century.Usually offered every year.Mr. McKittrick

THA 1b The Theater in History IITHA 1b The Theater in History IITHA 1b The Theater in History IITHA 1b The Theater in History IITHA 1b The Theater in History II[ ca ]A continuation of THA 1a, treating theaterin Europe and America from the 18thcentury to the present. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. McKittrick

THA 2a Introduction to Theatre: from theTHA 2a Introduction to Theatre: from theTHA 2a Introduction to Theatre: from theTHA 2a Introduction to Theatre: from theTHA 2a Introduction to Theatre: from thePage to the StagePage to the StagePage to the StagePage to the StagePage to the Stage[ ca ]Corequisite: THA 41a.An introduction to, and an investigation of,theater in its many aspects. Designed toacquaint the student with the theatricalelements of production and performanceand to familiarize the student with the roleof artist and audience. Contains a labcomponent designed to introduce thestudent to the practical aspects of theatricalproduction. The student will be placed on aproduction crew for the Brandeis TheaterCompany in the corequisite THA 41a.Usually offered every year.Ms. Terry

THA 4a Acting I: The Vocal-PhysicalTHA 4a Acting I: The Vocal-PhysicalTHA 4a Acting I: The Vocal-PhysicalTHA 4a Acting I: The Vocal-PhysicalTHA 4a Acting I: The Vocal-PhysicalConnectionConnectionConnectionConnectionConnection[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor.A beginning-level course incorporatingtheater games, improvisations, variousmovement techniques, relaxation, and vocalrelease work to open and expand thepossibilities of vocal and physicalexpressiveness. The goal is to liberate thecreative imagination, free the student tointeract spontaneously with others, anddevelop relationships with the ensemble.Usually offered every year.Ms. Lowry and Staff

THA 4b Acting II: Language in ActionTHA 4b Acting II: Language in ActionTHA 4b Acting II: Language in ActionTHA 4b Acting II: Language in ActionTHA 4b Acting II: Language in Action[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor.An introduction to the art and craft ofacting. This course focuses on analysis andperformance techniques including the useof actions, objectives, obstacles, engagingwith the “other,” dramatic conflict, andphysical and emotional give and take ofplaying scenes from dramatic literature.Usually offered every year.Ms. Krstansky

THA 9a Movement for the Stage ITHA 9a Movement for the Stage ITHA 9a Movement for the Stage ITHA 9a Movement for the Stage ITHA 9a Movement for the Stage I[ ca pe-1 ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor. Counts as one activity coursetoward the physical education requirement.The actor’s job is to create action out ofmeaning and meaning out of action.Exercises designed to lead students intotheir imaginations in order to bring courageand responsiveness into the body. Focus onbuilding necessary tools to create thebalance between free form and freeexpression and an artistic and intelligentrelationship to theater. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Dibble

THA 9b Movement for the Stage IITHA 9b Movement for the Stage IITHA 9b Movement for the Stage IITHA 9b Movement for the Stage IITHA 9b Movement for the Stage II[ ca pe-1 ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor and one semester of movementor dance. Counts as one activity coursetoward the physical education requirement.Work on economy, precision, control ofmovement, and the link between feelingand expression. Course focuses on EnergyStates, the Four Elements, Rudolf Laban’sMovement Theory and Neutral Mask.Usually offered every year.Ms. Dibble

THA 10b Stage CombatTHA 10b Stage CombatTHA 10b Stage CombatTHA 10b Stage CombatTHA 10b Stage Combat[ ca pe-1 ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor and one semester of movementor dance. Counts as one activity coursetoward the physical education requirement.The course’s purpose is to teach the basicskills necessary for the creation of effectiveand safe stage combat. At the completion ofthe semester, student competency will betested by means of a choreographed “fight”utilizing compulsory moves and safetytechniques. Usually offered every year.Staff

THA 11a Movement for the PerformerTHA 11a Movement for the PerformerTHA 11a Movement for the PerformerTHA 11a Movement for the PerformerTHA 11a Movement for the Performer[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor. Counts as one activity coursetoward the physical education requirement.The fundamentals of movement training.Focus on awareness of the body in space,the ability to move with flexibility, grace,and coordination, and an openness to newideas and forms of physical expression.Usually offered every third year.Staff

THA 12b Crossing Borders: PersonalTHA 12b Crossing Borders: PersonalTHA 12b Crossing Borders: PersonalTHA 12b Crossing Borders: PersonalTHA 12b Crossing Borders: PersonalNarratives from the Cross-CulturalNarratives from the Cross-CulturalNarratives from the Cross-CulturalNarratives from the Cross-CulturalNarratives from the Cross-Cultural[ ca ]Open to all students.A hands-on workshop and discussioncourse, students examine issues ofethnicity, race, class, faith, and cross-cultural transformations, through the lensof art and the theatrical experience. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Lowry

THA 15a Vocal Gesture: The ExpressiveTHA 15a Vocal Gesture: The ExpressiveTHA 15a Vocal Gesture: The ExpressiveTHA 15a Vocal Gesture: The ExpressiveTHA 15a Vocal Gesture: The ExpressiveUse of the VoiceUse of the VoiceUse of the VoiceUse of the VoiceUse of the Voice[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor.The study of the body voice begins with theexploration and application of sensoryawareness training and its integration withvocal and physical life. Vocal Gesturecelebrates the power of physical and vocalliberation. Explores relaxation techniquesto alleviate habitual, effort-filledmovement; investigates alignment andbreathwork while carving up the space withvoice and gesture. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Terry

THA 15b Public Speaking: The Art of OralTHA 15b Public Speaking: The Art of OralTHA 15b Public Speaking: The Art of OralTHA 15b Public Speaking: The Art of OralTHA 15b Public Speaking: The Art of OralCommunicationCommunicationCommunicationCommunicationCommunication[ ca ]An introductory course on the basicconcepts and techniques of makingpresentations to groups of people. Studentsexplore the principles of humancommunication and apply them to varioussituations and forms of spoken discourse.Students develop a process for analyzing theaudience and situation; for choosing,limiting, and researching a subject, fordeveloping effective habits of vocaldelivery, and for writing their ownspeeches.Mr. Walsh

THA 17a Dialects for the StageTHA 17a Dialects for the StageTHA 17a Dialects for the StageTHA 17a Dialects for the StageTHA 17a Dialects for the Stage[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 15a or permission of theinstructor.A study in the fundamentals of dialects forthe stage including an introduction tophonetic transcriptions and improving basiclistening skills. Material includes aselection of dialects from around the worldas applied to plays, songs, stories, poems,and screenplays. Usually offered every thirdyear.Ms. Terry

THA 20b Acting Integration: Body/Voice/THA 20b Acting Integration: Body/Voice/THA 20b Acting Integration: Body/Voice/THA 20b Acting Integration: Body/Voice/THA 20b Acting Integration: Body/Voice/TextTextTextTextText[ ca ]Prerequisites: THA 2a or THA 9a or THA11a; 15a; 33a.Synthesizes the various aspects of actortraining and guides the student to a fullerrealization of previous class work. Studentsare provided with an opportunity to explorethe integration process, while at the sametime expanding on the traditional actingapproaches to communicating the theatricaltext. Attention is focused on how the actoruses his body/voice to discover meaningand communication of the text. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Lowry

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THA 22b Undergraduate SingingTHA 22b Undergraduate SingingTHA 22b Undergraduate SingingTHA 22b Undergraduate SingingTHA 22b Undergraduate Singing[ ca ]Prerequisities: THA 2a or permission ofinstructor. May be repeated for credit.The fundamentals of singing are explored indetail, concentrating on breath andrelaxation, placement and resonance, tonalquality and flexibility. Specific exercises foreach facet of vocal production are explored.Work includes solo and ensemble singing.Ms. Armstrong

THA 25a American Musical TheaterTHA 25a American Musical TheaterTHA 25a American Musical TheaterTHA 25a American Musical TheaterTHA 25a American Musical Theater[ ca ]Analyzes American musicals in theirhistorical contexts: students learn how toanalyze the structure and score of musicals,and develop a vocabulary for examining thevisual dimensions of productions. Attentionwill be given to production histories.Usually offered every year.Mr. McKittrick

THA 32a The Collaborative ProcessTHA 32a The Collaborative ProcessTHA 32a The Collaborative ProcessTHA 32a The Collaborative ProcessTHA 32a The Collaborative Process[ ca ]Prerequisites: THA 2a or permission ofinstructor.An exploration of the process ofcollaborative creation from the idea toperformance. Students work as performers,directors, writers, and designers to createoriginal theater pieces based on currentevents, literature, theater, genres, andpersonal obsessions. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Krstansky

THA 33a Acting III: Modern RealismTHA 33a Acting III: Modern RealismTHA 33a Acting III: Modern RealismTHA 33a Acting III: Modern RealismTHA 33a Acting III: Modern Realism[ ca ]Prerequisites: THA 2a, THA 4a and 4b, orpermission of the instructor.Focus is on releasing the creative energiesof the actor through integrated work ontechnique and text. Building on thecurricula of THA 4a and THA 4b, studentactors are guided in applying basic actingconcepts to scenes from contemporary andmodern drama. Students explore how totake responsibility for their owndevelopment through rehearsal process.Introduces relevant techniques such asscript analysis and research. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Morrison

THA 33b Acting IV: Acting the ClassicsTHA 33b Acting IV: Acting the ClassicsTHA 33b Acting IV: Acting the ClassicsTHA 33b Acting IV: Acting the ClassicsTHA 33b Acting IV: Acting the Classics[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 33a.A continuation of THA 33a with work onmore complex texts. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Krstansky

THA 41a Theater PracticumTHA 41a Theater PracticumTHA 41a Theater PracticumTHA 41a Theater PracticumTHA 41a Theater PracticumCorequisite: THA 41a. Yields half-coursecredit (two semester-hour credits) towardsgraduation and rate of work. May berepeated for credit. There is a mandatoryclass meeting for this course at thebeginning of each semester. Contact thetheater arts department office for exact dateand time.A hands-on production course, providingexposure to, and experience in, the practicalaspects of theater production. Underprofessional direction, students develop aworking knowledge of a specific theatricalarea and learn how all areas come togetherin creating theater. Students work as crewmembers for the Brandeis TheaterCompany. Usually offered every year.Ms. Cleary and Staff

THA 42a Acting PracticumTHA 42a Acting PracticumTHA 42a Acting PracticumTHA 42a Acting PracticumTHA 42a Acting PracticumPrerequisite: THA 2a and THA 41a. Yieldshalf-course credit (two semester-hourcredits) towards graduation and rate ofwork. May be taken only once for credit.A hands-on course providing exposure to,and experience in, the practical aspects ofacting and performance. Under professionaldirection or supervision, students develop aworking knowledge of acting throughperforming, serving as understudies, orworking as stage managers in a productionwith the Brandeis Theater Company, theUndergraduate Theater Collective, or aspart of a preapproved project within oroutside the University. Students will meetperiodically with their advisors to report ontheir progress. Usually offered every year.Ms. Morrison

THA 43a Dance and Movement PracticumTHA 43a Dance and Movement PracticumTHA 43a Dance and Movement PracticumTHA 43a Dance and Movement PracticumTHA 43a Dance and Movement PracticumPrerequisite: THA 2a and THA 41a. Yieldshalf-course credit (two semester-hourcredits) towards graduation and rate ofwork. May be taken only once for credit.A hands-on course providing exposure to,and experience in, the practical aspects ofdance and movement performance. Underprofessional direction or supervision,students develop a working knowledge ofdance through either performing in aproduction with the Brandeis TheaterCompany, the Undergraduate TheaterCollective, or as part of a preapprovedproject within or outside the University.Students will meet periodically with theiradvisors to report on their progress. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Dibble

THA 44a Directing PracticumTHA 44a Directing PracticumTHA 44a Directing PracticumTHA 44a Directing PracticumTHA 44a Directing PracticumPrerequisite: THA 2a and THA 41a. Yieldshalf-course credit (two semester-hourcredits) towards graduation and rate ofwork. May be taken only once for credit.A hands-on course providing exposure to,and experience in, the practical aspects ofdirecting. Under professional direction orsupervision, students develop a workingknowledge of directing through eitherdirecting a production, serving as assistantdirectors, or working as stage managers on aproduction with the Brandeis TheaterCompany, the Undergraduate TheaterCollective, or as part of a preapprovedproject within or outside the University.Students will meet periodically with theiradvisors to report on their progress. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Hill

THA 45a Design/Technical PracticumTHA 45a Design/Technical PracticumTHA 45a Design/Technical PracticumTHA 45a Design/Technical PracticumTHA 45a Design/Technical PracticumPrerequisite: THA 2a and THA 41a. Yieldshalf-course credit (two semester-hourcredits) towards graduation and rate ofwork. May be taken only once for credit.A hands-on course providing exposure to,and experience in, the practical aspects ofdesign and technical production. Underprofessional direction or supervision,students develop a working knowledge ofdesign and technical theater through eitherdesigning a production, serving as assistantdesigners on a production, or working asstage managers on a production with theBrandeis Theater Company, theUndergraduate Theater Collective, or aspart of a preapproved project within oroutside the University. Students will meetperiodically with their advisors to report ontheir progress. Usually offered every year.Ms. Booth

THA 46a Sound Design PracticumTHA 46a Sound Design PracticumTHA 46a Sound Design PracticumTHA 46a Sound Design PracticumTHA 46a Sound Design PracticumPrerequisite: THA 2a and THA 41a. Yieldshalf-course credit (two semester-hourcredits) towards graduation and rate ofwork. May be taken only once for credit.A hands-on course providing exposure to,and experience in, the practical aspects ofsound design. Under professional directionor supervision, students develop a workingknowledge of sound design through eitherworking as sound designers or as assistantsound designers on a production with theBrandeis Theater Company, theUndergraduate Theater Collective, or aspart of a preapproved project within oroutside the University. Students will meetperiodically with their advisors to report ontheir progress. Usually offered every year.Mr. Wilson

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THA 47a Stage Management PracticumTHA 47a Stage Management PracticumTHA 47a Stage Management PracticumTHA 47a Stage Management PracticumTHA 47a Stage Management PracticumPrerequisite: THA 2a and THA 41a. Yieldshalf-course credit (two semester-hourcredits) towards graduation and rate ofwork. May be taken only once for credit.A hands-on course providing exposure to,and experience in, the practical aspects ofstage management. Under professionaldirection or supervision, students develop aworking knowledge of stage managementthrough either stage managing or assistantstage managing a production with theBrandeis Theater Company, theUndergraduate Theater Collective, or aspart of a preapproved project within oroutside the University. Students will meetperiodically with their advisors to report ontheir progress. Usually offered every year.Ms. Cleary

THA 50b Sound for Theater, Film, andTHA 50b Sound for Theater, Film, andTHA 50b Sound for Theater, Film, andTHA 50b Sound for Theater, Film, andTHA 50b Sound for Theater, Film, andTelevisionTelevisionTelevisionTelevisionTelevision[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor. Laboratory fee: $10 per semester.Explores the process of modern sounddesign from concept to execution. Topicsinclude sound design within a productionstyle, analysis of a script to determinesound and music needs, cue construction,recording, and editing. Hands-on soundstudio instruction provides a foundation fora complete sound design. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Wilson

THA 52b Fundamentals of LightingTHA 52b Fundamentals of LightingTHA 52b Fundamentals of LightingTHA 52b Fundamentals of LightingTHA 52b Fundamentals of Lighting[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor. Laboratory fee: $15 per semester.A hands-on investigation of the hardwareand software of lighting design, thefunctions and use of stage lightingequipment, computer lighting consoles,design software, and production paperwork.Basic electrical theory and safetyconsiderations concerning rigging, focusing,and power distribution will also bediscussed. Usually offered every year.Staff

THA 54b Scenic ConstructionTHA 54b Scenic ConstructionTHA 54b Scenic ConstructionTHA 54b Scenic ConstructionTHA 54b Scenic ConstructionFundamentalsFundamentalsFundamentalsFundamentalsFundamentals[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor. Laboratory fee: $25 per semester.A course specifically designed to acquaintthe student with the basics of sceneryconstruction for stage, screen, andtelevision. Techniques for fabrication andstabilization of two- or three-dimensionalscenery will be explored, along withapproved methods for fabrication of load-bearing stage structures. Students will beinvolved with actual construction of stockunits as class projects. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Bird

THA 60a Introduction to Scene PaintingTHA 60a Introduction to Scene PaintingTHA 60a Introduction to Scene PaintingTHA 60a Introduction to Scene PaintingTHA 60a Introduction to Scene Painting[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor. Laboratory fee: $30 per semester.This course offers an introduction to, andstudio experience in, scene paintingtechniques. Execution processes areaddressed during slide lectures andclassroom demonstrations. Students willwork on two of their own scene paintingprojects that will allow them to exercisecreative choices in color research anddesign. Usually offered every year.Mr. Moody

THA 64a Costumes: From Script to StageTHA 64a Costumes: From Script to StageTHA 64a Costumes: From Script to StageTHA 64a Costumes: From Script to StageTHA 64a Costumes: From Script to Stage[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor. Laboratory fee: $10 per semester.An introduction to the challenges facing thecostume designer during the process of aplay production. Topics include script andcharacter analysis and how to research avariety of historical periods. Studentsdesign for two to three plays over thecourse of the semester. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Bramhall

THA 64b From Idea to SketchTHA 64b From Idea to SketchTHA 64b From Idea to SketchTHA 64b From Idea to SketchTHA 64b From Idea to Sketch[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 64a is recommended.Introduction to the multifaceted skillsrequired of a costume designer. Includes adiscussion on basic design elements, use ofcolor, drawing and painting techniques,introduction to fabrics, and exploring pastmasters. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Bramhall

THA 70a DirectingTHA 70a DirectingTHA 70a DirectingTHA 70a DirectingTHA 70a Directing[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission ofinstructor.Examines the art of theater from thedirector’s perspective. Focuses on howdramatic theory and interpretation meet inthe crucible of actual rehearsal, production,and performance from the director’s pointof view. Usually offered every year.Mr. Hill

THA 89a Internship in TheaterTHA 89a Internship in TheaterTHA 89a Internship in TheaterTHA 89a Internship in TheaterTHA 89a Internship in TheaterAll THA students completing internshipsfor credit must enroll in this seminar.This seminar continues the process ofexperiential learning through thecompletion of various projects which utilizethe resources of the professional theaters inthe Boston area. Usually offered every year.Ms. Cleary

THA 98a Independent StudyTHA 98a Independent StudyTHA 98a Independent StudyTHA 98a Independent StudyTHA 98a Independent StudyPrerequisite: University grade-point averageequal to a B or higher. Enrollment limitedto juniors and seniors.Students may elect either a research paper,a production project, or a combination ofthe two. Usually offered every year.Staff

THA 98b Independent StudyTHA 98b Independent StudyTHA 98b Independent StudyTHA 98b Independent StudyTHA 98b Independent StudyPrerequisite: University grade-point averageequal to a B or higher. Enrollment limitedto juniors and seniors.Students may elect either a research paper,a production project, or a combination ofthe two. Usually offered every year.Staff

THA 99a Senior ResearchTHA 99a Senior ResearchTHA 99a Senior ResearchTHA 99a Senior ResearchTHA 99a Senior ResearchWith permission of the department,qualified students may choose to completea thesis paper, a play, or a project in theaterarts. This course may be taken alone tofulfill major requirements or in conjunctionwith 99b to complete a full-year thesisproject, making the student eligible fordepartmental honors. Students wishing toobtain honors will undergo review by theiradvisors before being allowed to enroll inthe continuation of the thesis project, THA99b, and must obtain permission of theadvisor and department chair beforeregistering. Offered every semester.Staff

THA 99b Senior ThesisTHA 99b Senior ThesisTHA 99b Senior ThesisTHA 99b Senior ThesisTHA 99b Senior ThesisWith permission of the department,qualified students may choose to completea thesis paper, a play, or a project in theaterarts. This couse may be taken alone tofulfill requirements for the major or inconjunction with THA 99a to complete afull-year thesis project, making the studenteligible for departmental honors. Studentswishing to obtain honors will undergoreview by their advisors and must obtainpermission from their advisors and thedepartment chair before registering. Offeredevery semester.Staff


THA 100a Theater Literature and Theory ITHA 100a Theater Literature and Theory ITHA 100a Theater Literature and Theory ITHA 100a Theater Literature and Theory ITHA 100a Theater Literature and Theory I[ ca ]The evolution of Western drama from itsritual origins through the mid-18th century.Greek tragedy, Roman comedy, medievaldrama, Italian humanism, Spanish GoldenAge comedias, and French neoclassicism.Attention paid to theater history, dramatictheory, and performance. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Holmberg

THA 100b Theater Literature and Theory IITHA 100b Theater Literature and Theory IITHA 100b Theater Literature and Theory IITHA 100b Theater Literature and Theory IITHA 100b Theater Literature and Theory II[ ca ]A continuation of THA 100a, coveringplays, history, and political theory.Romanticism to the present, includingrealism, and the avant-garde. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Holmberg

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THA 101a Stage Management: Part ITHA 101a Stage Management: Part ITHA 101a Stage Management: Part ITHA 101a Stage Management: Part ITHA 101a Stage Management: Part I[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor.An introduction to the field, treating theentire rehearsal and performance processand varying styles and levels of theatricalorganization. Students stage manage orassist on one department production.Usually offered every year.Ms. Cleary

THA 101b Stage Management: Part IITHA 101b Stage Management: Part IITHA 101b Stage Management: Part IITHA 101b Stage Management: Part IITHA 101b Stage Management: Part II[ ca ]A continuation of THA 101a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Cleary

THA 102b Shakespeare: On Stage andTHA 102b Shakespeare: On Stage andTHA 102b Shakespeare: On Stage andTHA 102b Shakespeare: On Stage andTHA 102b Shakespeare: On Stage andScreenScreenScreenScreenScreen[ ca ]Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen andheard, not read. This course approachesShakespeare as a man of the theater whothought visually as well as verbally.Explores Shakespeare’s scripts in theiroriginal theatrical context, subsequentproduction history, and migration to film.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Holmberg

THA 103b Contemporary Theater inTHA 103b Contemporary Theater inTHA 103b Contemporary Theater inTHA 103b Contemporary Theater inTHA 103b Contemporary Theater inProductionProductionProductionProductionProduction[ ca ]Boston and the greater Boston area has avibrant and diverse theater community. Inthis class students see, analyze, and writecritical responses to nine productionsstaged in theaters in Boston, Cambridge,and Watertown, as well as on the Brandeiscampus. Additional expenses associatedwith attending productions may be theresponsibility of the student. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. McKittrick

THA 104a PlaywritingTHA 104a PlaywritingTHA 104a PlaywritingTHA 104a PlaywritingTHA 104a Playwriting[ wi ca ]Introduces students to the fundamentals ofplaywriting. Attention will be given todramatic structure, the development ofcharacter, and stage dialogue. In addition tocompleting a number of playwritingexercises, students will write one ten-minute play and one one-act play. Workwill be shared with the class and readaloud. Usually offered every year.Staff

THA 105a Singing for Musical TheaterTHA 105a Singing for Musical TheaterTHA 105a Singing for Musical TheaterTHA 105a Singing for Musical TheaterTHA 105a Singing for Musical Theater[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a, or permission of theinstructor. May be repeated for credit.Fundamentals in singing techniques usingthe repertoire of the musical theater.Students practice healthy vocal habits forbreath support, focusing resonance,extending the tonal line, and clarity ofdiction. The course is a combination ofgroup sessions and individual lessons.Usually offered every year.Ms. Armstrong

THA 105b Acting for Musical TheaterTHA 105b Acting for Musical TheaterTHA 105b Acting for Musical TheaterTHA 105b Acting for Musical TheaterTHA 105b Acting for Musical Theater[ ca ]Prerequisites: THA 2a, 4a, and 105a.An introduction to the art of the Americanmusical genre. Focuses on learning theskills necessary to act a selected scene andsong while maintaining strong emotionalconnection and expressive vocal/physicalaction. Usually offered every year.Ms. Terry

THA 107a Costume DraftingTHA 107a Costume DraftingTHA 107a Costume DraftingTHA 107a Costume DraftingTHA 107a Costume Drafting[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor.After introducing basic skills in draftingbodices, sleeves, skirts, and pants, thiscourse will emphasize adjusting patterns tospecific measurements, and adaptingmodern and historical clothing for thestage. Various techniques of theatercostuming will be demonstrated. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Loewenguth

THA 109a ImprovisationTHA 109a ImprovisationTHA 109a ImprovisationTHA 109a ImprovisationTHA 109a Improvisation[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor.An approach to acting through thestimulation of the actor’s imagination andcreativity, freeing the actor’s impulses andfaith. Improvisation breaks down theelements of scene work and, through aseries of exercises, makes these elementsmore personal and accessible to the actor.Usually offered every year.Ms. Krstansky

THA 110a Moving Women/Women MovingTHA 110a Moving Women/Women MovingTHA 110a Moving Women/Women MovingTHA 110a Moving Women/Women MovingTHA 110a Moving Women/Women Moving[ pe-1 ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor. Counts as one activity coursetoward the physical education requirement.Among the influential women leaders inAmerica are choreographers who shaped thehistory of modern dance in the 20thcentury. This course will focus on the workand lives of these women. Students willlearn dance techniques and investigate thetwists and turns in the lives of theseextraordinary artists. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Dibble

THA 110b Modern Dance and MovementTHA 110b Modern Dance and MovementTHA 110b Modern Dance and MovementTHA 110b Modern Dance and MovementTHA 110b Modern Dance and Movement[ ca pe-1 ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor. Counts as one activity coursetoward the physical education requirement.A course designed to explore modern danceat an intermediate level. Students will learncombinations and complete dances with thestyle and techniques of Martha Graham,José Limón, and Merce Cunningham as abackground for the class. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Dibble

THA 115b The Avant-GardeTHA 115b The Avant-GardeTHA 115b The Avant-GardeTHA 115b The Avant-GardeTHA 115b The Avant-Garde[ ca hum ]Explores the avant-garde movementsincluding symbolism, decadence, futurism,constructivism, Dada, surrealism,expressionism, existentialism, pop art andhappenings, performance art, minimalism,and postmodernism as alternate forms ofexpression that challenge mainstream art.Attention is paid to the interactions amongtheater, painting, dance, music, and film.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Holmberg

THA 120a Dance in TimeTHA 120a Dance in TimeTHA 120a Dance in TimeTHA 120a Dance in TimeTHA 120a Dance in Time[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor.Focuses on how life cycles, nature and theelements, rhythm and structure intraditional dance-forms and rituals, poetry,social events, and human behavior, forexample, can all contribute to theunderstanding of dance and its place in thehistory of the world. Students are given theopportunity to explore these ideas as wellas learn about and practice the creativeprocess by using a variety of sources thatinspire and inform the human being whoparticipates in dance of all kinds. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Dibble

THA 120b Movement and Dance TheaterTHA 120b Movement and Dance TheaterTHA 120b Movement and Dance TheaterTHA 120b Movement and Dance TheaterTHA 120b Movement and Dance TheaterCompositionCompositionCompositionCompositionComposition[ ca pe-1 ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor. Counts as one activity coursetoward the physical education requirement.A studio course designed to teach the art ofmaking dances and movement theater.Explores the use of space, theme, rhythm,repetition and music, and their relationshipto the process of creating original work forthe stage. Usually offered every year.Ms. Dibble

THA 125a Acting for the CameraTHA 125a Acting for the CameraTHA 125a Acting for the CameraTHA 125a Acting for the CameraTHA 125a Acting for the Camera[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission ofinstructor.A process-based acting class. Emphasis is ondeveloping the actor’s ability to workhonestly and creatively in front of thecamera. All work is videotaped. Studentsregularly review their performances in orderto advance their critical understanding ofthe work. Usually offered two consecutiveyears with a third-year hiatus.Ms. Doyle

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THA 130a SuzukiTHA 130a SuzukiTHA 130a SuzukiTHA 130a SuzukiTHA 130a Suzuki[ ca nw pe-1 ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission ofinstructor. Counts as one activity coursetoward the physical education requirement.Undergraduates may repeat this coursetwice for credit, once with each instructor.Developed by the Japanese theater artistTadashi Suzuki, the Suzuki method ofacting training develops physical strength,stamina, and agility while engaging theimagination and will of the actor. Througha series of walks, statues, and marches,students are taught to breathe and movefrom the core of their bodies. This trainingallows students to act from physicalimpulse, resulting in a deep and personalexperience of language and the world ofplay. Usually offered every semester.Mr. Hill and Ms. Krstansky

THA 150a The American Drama since 1945THA 150a The American Drama since 1945THA 150a The American Drama since 1945THA 150a The American Drama since 1945THA 150a The American Drama since 1945[ ca wi ]Examines the major plays and playwrightsrepresenting styles from social realism toavant-garde performance groups and thetheater of images. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Holmberg

THA 155a Icons of MasculinityTHA 155a Icons of MasculinityTHA 155a Icons of MasculinityTHA 155a Icons of MasculinityTHA 155a Icons of Masculinity[ ca ]Using icons from movies, fiction, theater,and television who represent manhood, thiscourse explores how American men havedefined and performed their masculinity.Various archetypes, including the cowboy,the gangster, the rogue cop, the athlete, thebuddy, the lover, and Woody Allen areexamined. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Holmberg

THA 160a History of Theater Design:THA 160a History of Theater Design:THA 160a History of Theater Design:THA 160a History of Theater Design:THA 160a History of Theater Design:Classical Period to 1900Classical Period to 1900Classical Period to 1900Classical Period to 1900Classical Period to 1900[ ca ]Prerequisite: THA 2a or permission of theinstructor.A survey of scenic design: costume, theaterspectacle, visual theater from Renaissanceto 1900. Usually offered every year.Mr. Eigsti

THA 165b Tough Guys and FemmesTHA 165b Tough Guys and FemmesTHA 165b Tough Guys and FemmesTHA 165b Tough Guys and FemmesTHA 165b Tough Guys and FemmesFatales: Gender Trouble in Noir and Neo-Fatales: Gender Trouble in Noir and Neo-Fatales: Gender Trouble in Noir and Neo-Fatales: Gender Trouble in Noir and Neo-Fatales: Gender Trouble in Noir and Neo-NoirNoirNoirNoirNoir[ ca ]Looking at gender anxiety in noir and neo-noir, this course explores how the genre hasevolved and what this evolution revealsabout the ongoing negotiations ofmasculinity, femininity, and power.Attention paid to how actors embody andperform masculinity. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Holmberg

THA 170a Resumes, Portfolios, andTHA 170a Resumes, Portfolios, andTHA 170a Resumes, Portfolios, andTHA 170a Resumes, Portfolios, andTHA 170a Resumes, Portfolios, andInterviewingInterviewingInterviewingInterviewingInterviewing[ ca ]Provides design and production studentswith tools and resources to begin a career intheater. Course work includes developingeffective cover letters, resumes, and/orportfolios, and interview techniques.Usually offered every year.Ms. Chiu

THA 185b Dramatic Structure: AnalysisTHA 185b Dramatic Structure: AnalysisTHA 185b Dramatic Structure: AnalysisTHA 185b Dramatic Structure: AnalysisTHA 185b Dramatic Structure: Analysisand Applicationand Applicationand Applicationand Applicationand Application[ ca ]Students read works from the Greeks to thepresent, analyzing a variety of dramaticstructures as a means of deriving meaningfrom plays. Texts include works byAristotle, Aeschylus, Seneca, Hegel, Racine,Sarah Kane, Lope de Vega, Marlowe,Shakespeare, Pinter, Richard Greenberg,Caryl Churchill, Arthur Schnitzler, DavidHare, Sergi Belbel, Joe Orton, and KuanHanch’ing. Students will have theopportunity to write a play modeled afterone of the structures studied in class.Usually offered every second year.Mr. McKittrick

THA 190b Senior SeminarTHA 190b Senior SeminarTHA 190b Senior SeminarTHA 190b Senior SeminarTHA 190b Senior Seminar[ ca ]Prerequisite: Senior class standing anddeclared theater arts major. This seminar isa capstone course and fulfills a requirementfor all theater arts majors.Usually offered every year.Staff

THA 195a Topics in Theater and DramaTHA 195a Topics in Theater and DramaTHA 195a Topics in Theater and DramaTHA 195a Topics in Theater and DramaTHA 195a Topics in Theater and Drama[ ca ]Prerequisites and enrollment limits varywith course topic and instructor.Study of special topics in theater history,dramatic literature, theatrical production,acting, or design. May be repeated for creditas the course topic varies. See Schedule ofClasses each semester for furtherinformation.Staff

THA 199a Production Vocal Coaching LabTHA 199a Production Vocal Coaching LabTHA 199a Production Vocal Coaching LabTHA 199a Production Vocal Coaching LabTHA 199a Production Vocal Coaching LabCorequisite: Student must be currently castin a departmental production. Course maybe repeated for credit no more than sixtimes.All students cast in a speaking role forMain Stage and Laurie Theater productionsare required to work with the vocal coach.Times for individual lessons are assigned atthe first rehearsal of each production.Usually offered every semester.Ms. Lowry and Ms. Terry


THA 201a Acting I: Part 1THA 201a Acting I: Part 1THA 201a Acting I: Part 1THA 201a Acting I: Part 1THA 201a Acting I: Part 1Acting in the first semester centers aroundexercises and rudimentary scene workdesigned to develop the actors’concentration, awareness of, andresponsiveness to their own instrument,internal life, surroundings, and eventuallythe other actor. Through progressivelystepped assignments, actors are introducedto basic performance elements and tools.Work in the second semester focuses onapplication of these concepts andtechniques to contemporary and moderntext. Additional skills such as thoroughreading of a text, script analysis, research,and the actors’ development through arehearsal process are emphasized. Requiredfor first-year actors. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Morrison

THA 201b Acting I: Part 2THA 201b Acting I: Part 2THA 201b Acting I: Part 2THA 201b Acting I: Part 2THA 201b Acting I: Part 2A continuation of THA 201a. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Morrison

THA 202a Ensemble Building ITHA 202a Ensemble Building ITHA 202a Ensemble Building ITHA 202a Ensemble Building ITHA 202a Ensemble Building IStarting from improvisation and viewpointtraining, the class provides tools andexperiences necessary to build a vital,fearless acting ensemble that valuesgenerosity and a high standard ofprofessionalism. Usually offered every thirdyear.Ms. Krstansky

THA 202b Ensemble Building IITHA 202b Ensemble Building IITHA 202b Ensemble Building IITHA 202b Ensemble Building IITHA 202b Ensemble Building IIPrerequisite: THA 202a.A continuation of THA 202a. Starting fromimprovisation and viewpoint training, theclass provides tools and experiencesnecessary to build a vital, fearless actingensemble that values generosity and a highstandard of professionalism. Usually offeredevery third year.Ms. Krstansky

THA 205a Movement I: Part 1THA 205a Movement I: Part 1THA 205a Movement I: Part 1THA 205a Movement I: Part 1THA 205a Movement I: Part 1Through physical awareness and alignmentwork, dance for the actor (includingballroom and folk dance styles), AlexanderTechnique, movement improvisation, andcreative projects, this course offers theactor a process in which to experience moreflexibility and freedom of expressionthrough movement. Required for first-yearactors. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Dibble

THA 205b Movement I: Part 2THA 205b Movement I: Part 2THA 205b Movement I: Part 2THA 205b Movement I: Part 2THA 205b Movement I: Part 2A continuation of THA 205a, with focus onspace, time, and energy and characterdevelopment through movement research.Required for first-year actors. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Dibble

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THA 207a Text and ContextTHA 207a Text and ContextTHA 207a Text and ContextTHA 207a Text and ContextTHA 207a Text and ContextBefore actors, directors, or designers beginto work, they need a fundamentalunderstanding of the play at hand. This isan advanced course in how to read andstudy plays on their own terms and with aneye towards their eventual production andperformance. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Cummings

THA 210a Voice I: Part 1THA 210a Voice I: Part 1THA 210a Voice I: Part 1THA 210a Voice I: Part 1THA 210a Voice I: Part 1Vocal training with an emphasis on furtherdevelopment of the actor’s instrument.Particular attention is given to breathrelease and proper support, freeing andplacing the voice, resonance and vocal tone,breath/voice/body connection, developmentof a physical vocal warm-up, andintegrating the body/voice work with text.Required for first-year actors. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Lowry

THA 210b Voice I: Part 2THA 210b Voice I: Part 2THA 210b Voice I: Part 2THA 210b Voice I: Part 2THA 210b Voice I: Part 2A continuation of THA 210a. Required forfirst-year actors. Usually offered every thirdyear.Ms. Lowry

THA 211a Voice and Speech ITHA 211a Voice and Speech ITHA 211a Voice and Speech ITHA 211a Voice and Speech ITHA 211a Voice and Speech IConcentrates on voice production andspeech for the performer. Focuses onpractical approaches to understanding howthe voice works, identifying individualvocal habits and tensions, and incorporatingdynamic relaxation and alignment in theperformer’s process. Phonetics for the actor,in the form of detailed study of theconventions and applications of theInternational Phonetic Alphabet. Requiredfor first-year actors. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Terry

THA 212a Speech I: Part 1THA 212a Speech I: Part 1THA 212a Speech I: Part 1THA 212a Speech I: Part 1THA 212a Speech I: Part 1With attention to integration of voice andspeech, this course lays the groundwork forthe development of clear, efficient,effortless use of language through a deeperstudy of the physical act of speech. Thestudent receives an in-depth analysis ofpersonal speech patterns; regionalinfluences are examined and identified.Texts include many varieties of poetry.Required for first-year actors. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Terry

THA 212b Speech I: Part 2THA 212b Speech I: Part 2THA 212b Speech I: Part 2THA 212b Speech I: Part 2THA 212b Speech I: Part 2Continuation of THA 212a. Required forfirst-year actors. Usually offered every thirdyear.Ms. Terry

THA 214d Singing ITHA 214d Singing ITHA 214d Singing ITHA 214d Singing ITHA 214d Singing IFundamentals in vocal technique and musictheory. A survey of music theater repertoireand some classical repertoire. Small groupsand/or tutorials. Required for first-yearactors. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Armstrong

THA 215b Rehearsal and Performance ITHA 215b Rehearsal and Performance ITHA 215b Rehearsal and Performance ITHA 215b Rehearsal and Performance ITHA 215b Rehearsal and Performance IFirst-year actors are required to auditionfor, and play as cast in, a first-year projectand the final plays of the spring semester.Required for first-year actors. Usuallyoffered every third year.Staff

THA 220d Design Practicum ITHA 220d Design Practicum ITHA 220d Design Practicum ITHA 220d Design Practicum ITHA 220d Design Practicum ICertain first-year students are assigned asassistants to second- and third-yeardesigners in areas of production such asscenic arts, props, hair and makeup,millinery, costumes, and lighting. Requiredfor first-year designers. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

THA 223a Designing for Theater Seminar:THA 223a Designing for Theater Seminar:THA 223a Designing for Theater Seminar:THA 223a Designing for Theater Seminar:THA 223a Designing for Theater Seminar:Part 1Part 1Part 1Part 1Part 1This course is open to undergraduates withpermission of instructor.Provides all design students with afundamental approach to designing in thetheater. Emphasis is placed on developingvisual equivalents for plays of all periods asthey exist in nonvisual/verbal texts. Inaddition, the student will explore variousmethods of drawing and painting as toolsfor expressing the costume design. Requiredfor first-year designers. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Eigsti

THA 223b Designing for Theater Seminar:THA 223b Designing for Theater Seminar:THA 223b Designing for Theater Seminar:THA 223b Designing for Theater Seminar:THA 223b Designing for Theater Seminar:Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2This course is open to undergraduates withpermission of instructor.A continuation of THA 223a. Required forfirst-year designers. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Eigsti

THA 225a Set Design I: Part 1THA 225a Set Design I: Part 1THA 225a Set Design I: Part 1THA 225a Set Design I: Part 1THA 225a Set Design I: Part 1Laboratory fee: to be determined.First-year set design focuses on the visualskills and importance of the theatricalimage. Each student explores the spatialand visual context of the play whiledeveloping the skills to express the idea.Required for first-year designers. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Booth

THA 225b Set Design I: Part 2THA 225b Set Design I: Part 2THA 225b Set Design I: Part 2THA 225b Set Design I: Part 2THA 225b Set Design I: Part 2Laboratory fee: to be determined.A continuation of THA 225a. Required forfirst-year designers. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Booth

THA 226a Drafting for the Theater,THA 226a Drafting for the Theater,THA 226a Drafting for the Theater,THA 226a Drafting for the Theater,THA 226a Drafting for the Theater,Scenery: Part 1Scenery: Part 1Scenery: Part 1Scenery: Part 1Scenery: Part 1Laboratory fee: $25 per semester. Thiscourse is open to undergraduates bypermission of instructor.Specifically dedicated to developing draftingas a valid design language and tool fortheatrical designers. Emphasis is placedupon development of techniques and skillsto provide for clear communication ofdesign ideas in the finished project.Required for first-year designers. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Chiu

THA 226b Drafting for the Theater,THA 226b Drafting for the Theater,THA 226b Drafting for the Theater,THA 226b Drafting for the Theater,THA 226b Drafting for the Theater,Scenery: Part 2Scenery: Part 2Scenery: Part 2Scenery: Part 2Scenery: Part 2Laboratory fee: $25 per semester. Thiscourse is open to undergraduates bypermission of instructor.A continuation of THA 226a. Required forfirst-year designers. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Chiu

THA 231a Drafting for the Theater,THA 231a Drafting for the Theater,THA 231a Drafting for the Theater,THA 231a Drafting for the Theater,THA 231a Drafting for the Theater,Costumes: Part 1Costumes: Part 1Costumes: Part 1Costumes: Part 1Costumes: Part 1Laboratory fee: $20 per semester. Thiscourse is open to undergraduates bypermission of instructor.Basic pattern drafting of bodices, sleeves,skirts, and pants; followed by muslinconstruction, fitting, and adaptation of thebasic pattern to various styles of fashion.Required for first-year designers. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

THA 231b Drafting for the Theater,THA 231b Drafting for the Theater,THA 231b Drafting for the Theater,THA 231b Drafting for the Theater,THA 231b Drafting for the Theater,Costumes: Part 2Costumes: Part 2Costumes: Part 2Costumes: Part 2Costumes: Part 2Laboratory fee: $20 per semester. Thiscourse is open to undergraduates bypermission of instructor.A continuation of THA 231a. Required forfirst-year designers. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

THA 232a Life Drawing: Part 1THA 232a Life Drawing: Part 1THA 232a Life Drawing: Part 1THA 232a Life Drawing: Part 1THA 232a Life Drawing: Part 1Laboratory fee: $30 per semester. Thiscourse is open to undergraduates bypermission of instructor.An introductory course in drawing skills,including life drawing and basic andperspective drawing. Life drawing includesfigure-drawing instruction and studiopractice with a focus on developingobservational and drawing skills. Usingvarious exercises involving movement,form, and shape, the student will learn thebasics of perspective and drawing figures toscale. Required for first-year designers.Usually offered every year.Mr. Moody

THA 232b Life Drawing: Part 2THA 232b Life Drawing: Part 2THA 232b Life Drawing: Part 2THA 232b Life Drawing: Part 2THA 232b Life Drawing: Part 2Laboratory fee: $30 per semester. Thiscourse is open to undergraduates bypermission of instructor.A continuation of THA 232a. Required forfirst-year designers. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Moody

THA 233a Costume Design I: Part 1THA 233a Costume Design I: Part 1THA 233a Costume Design I: Part 1THA 233a Costume Design I: Part 1THA 233a Costume Design I: Part 1Dedicated to developing drawing andpainting as tools for expressing costumedesign. Emphasis is placed on developmentof these techniques and skills to provide forclear communication of design ideas in thefinished costume sketch. Extensivesupervised work in class on these projects.Required for first-year designers. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Donnelly and Ms. vonMayrhauser

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THA 233b Costume Design I: Part 2THA 233b Costume Design I: Part 2THA 233b Costume Design I: Part 2THA 233b Costume Design I: Part 2THA 233b Costume Design I: Part 2A continuation of THA 233a. Required forfirst-year designers. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Donnelly and Ms. vonMayrhauser

THA 235a Lighting Design I: Part 1THA 235a Lighting Design I: Part 1THA 235a Lighting Design I: Part 1THA 235a Lighting Design I: Part 1THA 235a Lighting Design I: Part 1Laboratory fee: $15 per semester.The first-year graduate lighting designstudent studies an approach to developing alight plot with an emphasis on lightingmechanics and drafting conventions. Thestudent also develops visual awarenessthrough the study of artistic composition aswell as learning a conceptual approach tolighting design. Required for first-yeardesigners. Usually offered every year.Mr. Chybowski

THA 235b Lighting Design I: Part 2THA 235b Lighting Design I: Part 2THA 235b Lighting Design I: Part 2THA 235b Lighting Design I: Part 2THA 235b Lighting Design I: Part 2Laboratory fee: $15 per semester.A continuation of THA 235a. Required forfirst-year designers. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Chybowski

THA 239b Costume Technology I: Part 2THA 239b Costume Technology I: Part 2THA 239b Costume Technology I: Part 2THA 239b Costume Technology I: Part 2THA 239b Costume Technology I: Part 2A continuation of THA 293a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Loewenguth

THA 241a Sound Design I, Part 1THA 241a Sound Design I, Part 1THA 241a Sound Design I, Part 1THA 241a Sound Design I, Part 1THA 241a Sound Design I, Part 1Follows the process of developing andproducing a complete sound design for atheatrical production. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Wilson

THA 241b Sound Design I, Part 2THA 241b Sound Design I, Part 2THA 241b Sound Design I, Part 2THA 241b Sound Design I, Part 2THA 241b Sound Design I, Part 2A continuation of THA 241a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Wilson

THA 242a Studio Techniques I: Part 1THA 242a Studio Techniques I: Part 1THA 242a Studio Techniques I: Part 1THA 242a Studio Techniques I: Part 1THA 242a Studio Techniques I: Part 1Prerequisite: THA 50b or MUS 107a orMUS 109b.Presents the methods and skills used toproduce a complicated work of aural art.Recorded works are discussed and analyzed,leading to in-class mixing projects usingpre-recorded session material.Usually offered every second year.Mr. Wilson

THA 242b Studio Techniques I: Part 2THA 242b Studio Techniques I: Part 2THA 242b Studio Techniques I: Part 2THA 242b Studio Techniques I: Part 2THA 242b Studio Techniques I: Part 2A continuation of THA 242a.

THA 249d Production Laboratory ITHA 249d Production Laboratory ITHA 249d Production Laboratory ITHA 249d Production Laboratory ITHA 249d Production Laboratory IRequired for first-year graduate designers.Usually offered every year.Ms. Chiu

THA 255a Movement II: Part 1THA 255a Movement II: Part 1THA 255a Movement II: Part 1THA 255a Movement II: Part 1THA 255a Movement II: Part 1Open to undergraduate students withpermission of instructor.Includes warm-ups with strength, stretch,and alignment exercises. Course focuses onperiod movement and forms of expressionbased in medieval and Elizabethan conceptsand ideas. The course includes a movementproject using themes of heaven and hell andthe human condition on earth. Historicaldances included in the course are thegalliard, pavan, estempie, branle, andfarandole. Required for second-year actors.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Dibble

THA 255b Movement II: Part 2THA 255b Movement II: Part 2THA 255b Movement II: Part 2THA 255b Movement II: Part 2THA 255b Movement II: Part 2This course open to undergraduates withpermission of instructor.A continuation of THA 255a, the student isexposed to a range of movement techniquesincluding chorus movement, neutral mask,and clown. Required for second-year actors.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Dibble

THA 258a Stage Combat I: Part 1THA 258a Stage Combat I: Part 1THA 258a Stage Combat I: Part 1THA 258a Stage Combat I: Part 1THA 258a Stage Combat I: Part 1The practical art of stage combat will betaught over the course of three semestersleading to the actor-combatant skillsproficiency test adjudicated by a fightmaster from the Society of American FightDirectors (SAFD). The class is taught by aSAFD-certified teacher and covers suchperiod weaponry as single swordquarterstaff, as well as unarmed combat,contemporary violence, and commedia/slapstick skills. Required for first-yearactors. Usually offered every third year.Mr. Walsh

THA 258b Stage Combat I: Part 2THA 258b Stage Combat I: Part 2THA 258b Stage Combat I: Part 2THA 258b Stage Combat I: Part 2THA 258b Stage Combat I: Part 2A continuation of THA 258a. Required forfirst-year actors. Usually offered every thirdyear.Mr. Walsh

THA 260a Voice II: Part 1THA 260a Voice II: Part 1THA 260a Voice II: Part 1THA 260a Voice II: Part 1THA 260a Voice II: Part 1Continuation and consolidation of vocalskills learned in the first year. Vocalworkouts are expanded to increaseflexibility, range, and power. Specialemphasis on releasing heightened emotion,skills for handling artifice in language, andthe application of acquired knowledge to avariety of performance situations andenvironments. Required for second-yearactors. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Lowry

THA 260b Voice II: Part 2THA 260b Voice II: Part 2THA 260b Voice II: Part 2THA 260b Voice II: Part 2THA 260b Voice II: Part 2A continuation of THA 260a. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Lowry

THA 262a Speech II: Part 1THA 262a Speech II: Part 1THA 262a Speech II: Part 1THA 262a Speech II: Part 1THA 262a Speech II: Part 1A continuation of Speech I, focusing onrhythm and melody, leading into poetry,and specifically dealing with Shakespeare.Dialect work also begins during this year.Required for second-year actors. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Terry

THA 262b Speech II: Part 2THA 262b Speech II: Part 2THA 262b Speech II: Part 2THA 262b Speech II: Part 2THA 262b Speech II: Part 2A continuation of THA 262a. Required forsecond-year actors. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Terry

THA 264d Singing IITHA 264d Singing IITHA 264d Singing IITHA 264d Singing IITHA 264d Singing IIIntermediate vocal technique including adeeper focus on legato and leggiero work.Intermediate theory including intervals andear training. A continuing survey of musicalliterature. Required for second-year actors.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Armstrong

THA 265d Rehearsal and Performance IITHA 265d Rehearsal and Performance IITHA 265d Rehearsal and Performance IITHA 265d Rehearsal and Performance IITHA 265d Rehearsal and Performance IISecond-year actors are required to auditionfor, and play as cast in, all graduateproductions. Required for second-yearactors. Usually offered every third year.Staff

THA 268a Stage Combat IITHA 268a Stage Combat IITHA 268a Stage Combat IITHA 268a Stage Combat IITHA 268a Stage Combat IIA continuation of THA 258b. The student’sfinal semester of stage combat trainingculminates in the adjudication by a FightMaster from the Society of American FightDirectors. Required for second-year actors.Usually offered every third year.Mr. Walsh

THA 270d Design Practicum IITHA 270d Design Practicum IITHA 270d Design Practicum IITHA 270d Design Practicum IITHA 270d Design Practicum IIDesign students serve as assistants to thedesigners in the areas of scenery, costumes,and lighting. In addition, selected studentsdesign in Laurie Theater. These designprojects are supported by the design facultyin each area (scenery, costumes, lighting,and scene painting). Required for second-year designers. Usually offered every year.Staff

THA 275a Set Design II: Part 1THA 275a Set Design II: Part 1THA 275a Set Design II: Part 1THA 275a Set Design II: Part 1THA 275a Set Design II: Part 1Laboratory fee: $25 per semester.Second-year set design students focus onadvancing the technical and visual skillsbegun in the first year. Each student delvesfurther into using the text, music, andtheatrical space to shape his or her designs.An emphasis is placed on developing anindividual process to the work. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Booth and Mr. Eigsti

THA 275b Set Design II: Part 2THA 275b Set Design II: Part 2THA 275b Set Design II: Part 2THA 275b Set Design II: Part 2THA 275b Set Design II: Part 2Laboratory fee: $25 per semester.A continuation of THA 275a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Booth and Mr. Aigsti

THA 276a Computer Drawing I: Part 1THA 276a Computer Drawing I: Part 1THA 276a Computer Drawing I: Part 1THA 276a Computer Drawing I: Part 1THA 276a Computer Drawing I: Part 1This course is open to undergraduates bypermission of instructor.Set rendering includes instruction invarious drawing and painting techniquesemployed in the process of designing. Therendering projects are tailored to thestudent’s theoretical set-design projects.Usually offered every year.Mr. McKay

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THA 276b Computer Drawing I: Part 2THA 276b Computer Drawing I: Part 2THA 276b Computer Drawing I: Part 2THA 276b Computer Drawing I: Part 2THA 276b Computer Drawing I: Part 2This course is open to undergraduates bypermission of instructor.A continuation of THA 276a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Booth

THA 277a Stage Technology: Part 1THA 277a Stage Technology: Part 1THA 277a Stage Technology: Part 1THA 277a Stage Technology: Part 1THA 277a Stage Technology: Part 1Laboratory fee: $25 per semester. Thiscourse is open to undergraduates bypermission of the instructor.Explores the theater structure as a machineto house theatrical productions andtraditional, as well as current, techniquesfor the movement and rigging of scenerywithin that mechanical environment.Specific projects are assigned to developscenery shifting strategies that allow for avariety of technological solutions to scenicmovement problems. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

THA 277b Stage Technology: Part 2THA 277b Stage Technology: Part 2THA 277b Stage Technology: Part 2THA 277b Stage Technology: Part 2THA 277b Stage Technology: Part 2Laboratory fee: $25 per semester. Thiscourse is open to undergraduates bypermission of instructor.A continuation of THA 277a. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

THA 278a Scene Painting: Part 1THA 278a Scene Painting: Part 1THA 278a Scene Painting: Part 1THA 278a Scene Painting: Part 1THA 278a Scene Painting: Part 1Laboratory fee: $80 per semester. Thiscourse is open to undergraduates bypermission of instructor.Scene painting includes instruction in basicscene-painting skills, methods, materials,and techniques commonly applied in scenicstudios and scenery for theater, film, andtelevision. Usually offered every year.Mr. Moody

THA 278b Scene Painting: Part 2THA 278b Scene Painting: Part 2THA 278b Scene Painting: Part 2THA 278b Scene Painting: Part 2THA 278b Scene Painting: Part 2Laboratory fee: $80 per semester. Thiscourse is open to undergraduates bypermission of instructor.A continuation of THA 278a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Moody

THA 280a Costume Design II: Part 1THA 280a Costume Design II: Part 1THA 280a Costume Design II: Part 1THA 280a Costume Design II: Part 1THA 280a Costume Design II: Part 1Second-year costume design students focuson technical and design skills begun in thefirst year. In-depth investigation of text andmusic to reveal how character occurs.Students develop an individual approach tothe work. Usually offered every year.Ms. vonMayrhauser

THA 280b Costume Design II: Part 2THA 280b Costume Design II: Part 2THA 280b Costume Design II: Part 2THA 280b Costume Design II: Part 2THA 280b Costume Design II: Part 2A continuation of THA 280a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. vonMayrhauser

THA 281a Costume Drawing I: Part 1THA 281a Costume Drawing I: Part 1THA 281a Costume Drawing I: Part 1THA 281a Costume Drawing I: Part 1THA 281a Costume Drawing I: Part 1Laboratory fee: $20 per semester.Second-year costume design studentscontinue to develop their drawing andrendering skills, working from life studiesand using their first-year projects asvehicles for exploration of techniques.Usually offered every year.Ms. Donnelly

THA 281b Costume Drawing I: Part 2THA 281b Costume Drawing I: Part 2THA 281b Costume Drawing I: Part 2THA 281b Costume Drawing I: Part 2THA 281b Costume Drawing I: Part 2Laboratory fee: $20 per semester.A continuation of THA 281a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Donnelly

THA 282a Costume Draping andTHA 282a Costume Draping andTHA 282a Costume Draping andTHA 282a Costume Draping andTHA 282a Costume Draping andConstruction I: Part 1Construction I: Part 1Construction I: Part 1Construction I: Part 1Construction I: Part 1Laboratory fee: $15 per semester.Conversion of basic pattern to historicallyaccurate period costume with emphasis onconstruction. Usually offered every year.Ms. Loewenguth

THA 282b Costume Draping andTHA 282b Costume Draping andTHA 282b Costume Draping andTHA 282b Costume Draping andTHA 282b Costume Draping andConstruction I: Part 2Construction I: Part 2Construction I: Part 2Construction I: Part 2Construction I: Part 2Laboratory fee: $15 per semester.A continuation of THA 282a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Loewenguth

THA 283a Acting II: Part 1 (Shakespeare)THA 283a Acting II: Part 1 (Shakespeare)THA 283a Acting II: Part 1 (Shakespeare)THA 283a Acting II: Part 1 (Shakespeare)THA 283a Acting II: Part 1 (Shakespeare)Focuses on the skills necessary to analyzeand perform Shakespeare’s plays withconfidence, ease, and authority. Elements oftraining include metrical analysis,rhetorical devices and how to use them,imagery, melody, dialogue and scenestructure, physicalization of text, creativeuse of space, and performance of numerousscenes and speeches. Required for second-year actors. Usually offered every thirdyear.Ms. Lowry

THA 283b Acting II: Part 2THA 283b Acting II: Part 2THA 283b Acting II: Part 2THA 283b Acting II: Part 2THA 283b Acting II: Part 2Curriculum builds upon the work of THA283a with further focus on the classics andon characterization. Required for second-year actors. Usually offered every thirdyear.Ms. Morrison

THA 284a History of Civilization: DesignTHA 284a History of Civilization: DesignTHA 284a History of Civilization: DesignTHA 284a History of Civilization: DesignTHA 284a History of Civilization: Designand Decorative Arts, Part 1and Decorative Arts, Part 1and Decorative Arts, Part 1and Decorative Arts, Part 1and Decorative Arts, Part 1Studies the changing lifestyles of polite andimpolite society, their modes, manners, andenvironments. Focus is on the Europeanworld, 1500-1900. Seminars and slidelectures lead to each student’s ownpresentation to the class and primary sourceresearch notebook. Field research in Bostonarea and New York. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Eigsti

THA 284b History of Civilization: DesignTHA 284b History of Civilization: DesignTHA 284b History of Civilization: DesignTHA 284b History of Civilization: DesignTHA 284b History of Civilization: Designand Decorative Arts, Part 2and Decorative Arts, Part 2and Decorative Arts, Part 2and Decorative Arts, Part 2and Decorative Arts, Part 2A continuation of THA 284a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Eigsti

THA 285a Lighting Design II: Part 1THA 285a Lighting Design II: Part 1THA 285a Lighting Design II: Part 1THA 285a Lighting Design II: Part 1THA 285a Lighting Design II: Part 1Laboratory fee: $20 per semester.The second-year lighting design studentcontinues developing a conceptual approachto design and also solves advanced problemsin lighting design, i.e. musicals, opera, andmultiset productions. Those students witha lighting emphasis design the lighting for adepartmental production. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Chybowski

THA 285b Lighting Design II: Part 2THA 285b Lighting Design II: Part 2THA 285b Lighting Design II: Part 2THA 285b Lighting Design II: Part 2THA 285b Lighting Design II: Part 2Laboratory fee: $20 per semester.A continuation of THA 285b. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Chybowski

THA 290a Design Drafting I: Part 1THA 290a Design Drafting I: Part 1THA 290a Design Drafting I: Part 1THA 290a Design Drafting I: Part 1THA 290a Design Drafting I: Part 1Laboratory fee: $25 per semester.Specifically dedicated to the techniques ofdeveloping shop drawings from designer-produced plans and orthographic elevations.Emphasis is placed on detail drawings inlarger scales. Usually offered every year.Ms. Booth

THA 290b Design Drafting I: Part 2THA 290b Design Drafting I: Part 2THA 290b Design Drafting I: Part 2THA 290b Design Drafting I: Part 2THA 290b Design Drafting I: Part 2Laboratory fee: $25 per semester.A continuation of THA 290a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Booth

THA 293a Costume Technology I: Part 1THA 293a Costume Technology I: Part 1THA 293a Costume Technology I: Part 1THA 293a Costume Technology I: Part 1THA 293a Costume Technology I: Part 1Entails a practical study of the building ofcostumes, exploring the properties andversatility of costume materials and fabrics,as well as the methods and machineryneeded to create the costumes. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Loewenguth

THA 293b Costume Technology I: Part 2THA 293b Costume Technology I: Part 2THA 293b Costume Technology I: Part 2THA 293b Costume Technology I: Part 2THA 293b Costume Technology I: Part 2A continuation of THA 293a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Loewenguth

THA 295a Sound Design II: Part 1THA 295a Sound Design II: Part 1THA 295a Sound Design II: Part 1THA 295a Sound Design II: Part 1THA 295a Sound Design II: Part 1Prerequisite: THA 241a and b.A continuation of sound design for theater.Through critical readings, research, andlistening analysis, students develop aproduction concept and produce acompleted design for a class project orcurrent department production. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Wilson

THA 295b Sound Design II: Part 2THA 295b Sound Design II: Part 2THA 295b Sound Design II: Part 2THA 295b Sound Design II: Part 2THA 295b Sound Design II: Part 2A continuation of THA 295a. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Wilson

THA 296a Studio Techniques II: Part 1THA 296a Studio Techniques II: Part 1THA 296a Studio Techniques II: Part 1THA 296a Studio Techniques II: Part 1THA 296a Studio Techniques II: Part 1Prerequisite: THA 295a and b.Builds on the methods and skills learned inStudio Techniques and expands further intothe tools and techniques used to produce acompleted work of aural art. In addition tostudio mixing, intensive programming incomputer-based playback system for liveperformance is featured. Usually taughtevery second year.Mr .Wilson

THA 296b Studio Techniques II: Part 2THA 296b Studio Techniques II: Part 2THA 296b Studio Techniques II: Part 2THA 296b Studio Techniques II: Part 2THA 296b Studio Techniques II: Part 2A continuation of THA 296a. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Wilson

THA 299d Production Laboratory IITHA 299d Production Laboratory IITHA 299d Production Laboratory IITHA 299d Production Laboratory IITHA 299d Production Laboratory IISee description for THA 249d (ProductionLaboratory I). Required for second-yeargraduate designers. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Chiu

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THA 309a Whole Voice WorkshopTHA 309a Whole Voice WorkshopTHA 309a Whole Voice WorkshopTHA 309a Whole Voice WorkshopTHA 309a Whole Voice WorkshopDesigned to confront the actor with a highlevel of physical/vocal and emotionalconnective work at the outset of advancedtraining. The voice is explored in such away as to contact and harness the sources ofenergy hidden deep in the body and connectthis energy to physical/vocal expression asapplied to the sung-spoken word. The resultis extended range, greater discipline, andfuller integration of voice and movementcomponents of the actor training program.Required for first- and third-year actors.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Lowry

THA 310a Singing IIITHA 310a Singing IIITHA 310a Singing IIITHA 310a Singing IIITHA 310a Singing IIIThe third year of vocal developmentdemands consistency of body and breathcoordination, matching resonancethroughout the range, and timbre coloringwhen needed. Focused advanced technicalexercises are introduced and learned.Musical phrasing and text delineation areemphasized. A recital at the end of thesemester is required. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Armstrong

THA 315a Rehearsal and Performance III:THA 315a Rehearsal and Performance III:THA 315a Rehearsal and Performance III:THA 315a Rehearsal and Performance III:THA 315a Rehearsal and Performance III:Part 1Part 1Part 1Part 1Part 1Third-year actors are required to auditionfor, and play as cast, in all graduateproductions. Required for third-year actors.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Morrison

THA 315b Rehearsal and Performance III:THA 315b Rehearsal and Performance III:THA 315b Rehearsal and Performance III:THA 315b Rehearsal and Performance III:THA 315b Rehearsal and Performance III:Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Part 2Third-year actors are required to auditionfor, and play as cast, in all graduateproductions, and the Brandeis/NewRepertory Theater High School Tour.Additional performance opportunities existfor professional internships, which can leadto union membership. Continuation ofTHA 315a. Required for third-year actors.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Morrison

THA 317a Accent and Dialect ResearchTHA 317a Accent and Dialect ResearchTHA 317a Accent and Dialect ResearchTHA 317a Accent and Dialect ResearchTHA 317a Accent and Dialect ResearchIntroduces the methods of researching,analyzing, and executing accents anddialects for performance. In the laboratorysetting and in private tutorials, the studentfuses these methods into theatricalperformances. Utilizes the actor’s voice,speech, and text skills developed to dateand applies them directly to independentprojects and assignments focusing onaccents and dialects. Required for third-yearactors. Usually offered every third year.Ms. Terry

THA 319a The Actor/DirectorTHA 319a The Actor/DirectorTHA 319a The Actor/DirectorTHA 319a The Actor/DirectorTHA 319a The Actor/DirectorCollaborationCollaborationCollaborationCollaborationCollaborationThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken THA 395b inprevious years.Examines the craft of acting from the pointof view of the actor’s ongoing collaborationwith the director. Usually offered everythird year.Mr. Hill

THA 319b Solo PerformanceTHA 319b Solo PerformanceTHA 319b Solo PerformanceTHA 319b Solo PerformanceTHA 319b Solo PerformanceAddresses the challenges in creating a solotheater piece. Offers the actor anopportunity to create a performance piecethat involves acting, writing, choreography,direction, and design. It also focuses on theindividual’s artistic ideas and passions.Students are given structured assignmentsand guidelines for developing the materialand will create and perform an originaltheatrical piece at the end of the semester.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Dibble

THA 320d Design Practicum IIITHA 320d Design Practicum IIITHA 320d Design Practicum IIITHA 320d Design Practicum IIITHA 320d Design Practicum IIIDesign students are assigned shows todesign in their specialized field of interest:scenery, costumes, and lighting. Inaddition, assignments in scene painting,mask making, props, and specializedcostume accessories are also given to designstudents who have achieved an advancedcraft skills level in the course of the three-year program. Required for third-yeardesigners. Usually offered every year.Staff

THA 325a Set Design III: Part 1THA 325a Set Design III: Part 1THA 325a Set Design III: Part 1THA 325a Set Design III: Part 1THA 325a Set Design III: Part 1Laboratory fee: $25 per semester.An advanced design seminar, tutorial innature, centered on the third-year student’sportfolio. Each student works to develop aportfolio of projects and realizedproductions, which serves as a basic tool inseeking employment in the professionaltheater after graduate training is completed.Usually offered every year.Mr. Eigsti

THA 325b Set Design III: Part 2THA 325b Set Design III: Part 2THA 325b Set Design III: Part 2THA 325b Set Design III: Part 2THA 325b Set Design III: Part 2Laboratory fee: $25 per semester.A continuation of THA 325b. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Eigsti

THA 326a Scenic Drawing II: Part 1THA 326a Scenic Drawing II: Part 1THA 326a Scenic Drawing II: Part 1THA 326a Scenic Drawing II: Part 1THA 326a Scenic Drawing II: Part 1A continuation of THA 276a and b. Involvesadvanced study on an individual basis.Usually offered every year.Ms. Booth

THA 326b Scenic Drawing II: Part 2THA 326b Scenic Drawing II: Part 2THA 326b Scenic Drawing II: Part 2THA 326b Scenic Drawing II: Part 2THA 326b Scenic Drawing II: Part 2A continuation of THA 326a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Booth

THA 328a Scenic Painting II: Part 1THA 328a Scenic Painting II: Part 1THA 328a Scenic Painting II: Part 1THA 328a Scenic Painting II: Part 1THA 328a Scenic Painting II: Part 1Laboratory fee: $80 per semester.Scenic crafts provides advanced scenepainting skills, methods, materials, andtechniques commonly applied in scenicstudios and scenery for theater, film, andtelevision. Usually offered every year.Mr. Moody

THA 328b Scenic Painting II: Part 2THA 328b Scenic Painting II: Part 2THA 328b Scenic Painting II: Part 2THA 328b Scenic Painting II: Part 2THA 328b Scenic Painting II: Part 2Laboratory fee: $80 per semester.A continuation of THA 328a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Moody

THA 330a Costume Design III: Part 1THA 330a Costume Design III: Part 1THA 330a Costume Design III: Part 1THA 330a Costume Design III: Part 1THA 330a Costume Design III: Part 1An advanced design seminar, largelytutorial in nature, centered on the students’portfolios and realized production designs,which serve as the basic tool in seekingemployment after graduation. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. von Mayrhauser

THA 330b Costume Design III: Part 2THA 330b Costume Design III: Part 2THA 330b Costume Design III: Part 2THA 330b Costume Design III: Part 2THA 330b Costume Design III: Part 2A continuation of THA 330a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. von Mayrhauser

THA 331a Costume Drawing II: Part 1THA 331a Costume Drawing II: Part 1THA 331a Costume Drawing II: Part 1THA 331a Costume Drawing II: Part 1THA 331a Costume Drawing II: Part 1A continuation of THA 281a and b. Thiscourse involves advanced study on anindividual basis. Usually offered every year.Ms. Donnelly

THA 331b Costume Drawing II: Part 2THA 331b Costume Drawing II: Part 2THA 331b Costume Drawing II: Part 2THA 331b Costume Drawing II: Part 2THA 331b Costume Drawing II: Part 2A continuation of THA 331a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Connelly

THA 332a Draping and CostumeTHA 332a Draping and CostumeTHA 332a Draping and CostumeTHA 332a Draping and CostumeTHA 332a Draping and CostumeConstruction II: Part 1Construction II: Part 1Construction II: Part 1Construction II: Part 1Construction II: Part 1Laboratory fee: $15 per semester.Draping of various period costumes,advanced study of costume construction.Usually offered every year.Ms. Loewenguth

THA 332b Draping and CostumeTHA 332b Draping and CostumeTHA 332b Draping and CostumeTHA 332b Draping and CostumeTHA 332b Draping and CostumeConstruction II: Part 2Construction II: Part 2Construction II: Part 2Construction II: Part 2Construction II: Part 2Laboratory fee: $15 per semester.A continuation of THA 332b. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Loewenguth

THA 335a Lighting Design III: Part 1THA 335a Lighting Design III: Part 1THA 335a Lighting Design III: Part 1THA 335a Lighting Design III: Part 1THA 335a Lighting Design III: Part 1Laboratory fee: $10 per semester.The third-year lighting design student willcontinue in individual and advancedproblems as well as design the lighting for adepartmental production. The third-yearstudent is also encouraged to seek aninternship outside of the department.Usually offered every year.Mr. Chybowski

THA 335b Lighting Design III: Part 2THA 335b Lighting Design III: Part 2THA 335b Lighting Design III: Part 2THA 335b Lighting Design III: Part 2THA 335b Lighting Design III: Part 2Laboratory fee: $10 per semester.A continuation of THA 335a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Chybowski

THA 340a Design Drafting II: Part 1THA 340a Design Drafting II: Part 1THA 340a Design Drafting II: Part 1THA 340a Design Drafting II: Part 1THA 340a Design Drafting II: Part 1Laboratory fee: $20 per semester.A continuation of THA 290a and b in termsof detail-oriented shop drawing techniquesand skills, with the emphasis onconstruction technology and materialsapplications integrated into the drawing.CAD equipment and techniques areintroduced and explored as applicable totheatrical use. Usually offered every year.Ms. Booth

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THA 340b Design Drafting II: Part 2THA 340b Design Drafting II: Part 2THA 340b Design Drafting II: Part 2THA 340b Design Drafting II: Part 2THA 340b Design Drafting II: Part 2A continuation of THA 340a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Booth

THA 343a Costume Technology II: Part 1THA 343a Costume Technology II: Part 1THA 343a Costume Technology II: Part 1THA 343a Costume Technology II: Part 1THA 343a Costume Technology II: Part 1A continuation of THA 293a and b, thiscourse explores in greater depth, and with amore thorough application, the skills andknowledge acquired in the previous year’sclass. Usually offered every year.Ms. Loewenguth

THA 343b Costume Technology II: Part 2THA 343b Costume Technology II: Part 2THA 343b Costume Technology II: Part 2THA 343b Costume Technology II: Part 2THA 343b Costume Technology II: Part 2A continuation of THA 343a. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Loewenguth

THA 349d Production Laboratory IIITHA 349d Production Laboratory IIITHA 349d Production Laboratory IIITHA 349d Production Laboratory IIITHA 349d Production Laboratory IIISee description for THA 249d (ProductionLaboratory I). Required for third-yeardesigners. Usually offered every year.Ms. Chiu

THA 355a Career Workshop: Part 1, ActingTHA 355a Career Workshop: Part 1, ActingTHA 355a Career Workshop: Part 1, ActingTHA 355a Career Workshop: Part 1, ActingTHA 355a Career Workshop: Part 1, Actingfor Camerafor Camerafor Camerafor Camerafor CameraOpen only to third-year actors. Designed tointroduce students to the techniques ofacting on camera, better preparing them forthe demands of an acting career. Requiredfor third-year actors. Usually offered everythird year.Ms. Doyle

THA 355b Career Workshop: Part 2,THA 355b Career Workshop: Part 2,THA 355b Career Workshop: Part 2,THA 355b Career Workshop: Part 2,THA 355b Career Workshop: Part 2,AuditioningAuditioningAuditioningAuditioningAuditioningOpen only to third-year actors. Addressesthe practical demands of a career in theprofessional theater: the business aspects ofbuilding an acting career, interview andaudition preparation, strategies for breakinginto the business, developing short- andlong-term goals, understanding your placein the world of theater. Professionaldirectors and actors are invited to conductauditions and discuss various aspects ofradio, film, television, and theatrical work.Usually offered every third year.Ms. Lowry

THA 380d Thesis Projects—DesignTHA 380d Thesis Projects—DesignTHA 380d Thesis Projects—DesignTHA 380d Thesis Projects—DesignTHA 380d Thesis Projects—DesignThe graduate design thesis is a full-scaleproject that grows out of the periodicportfolio reviews. It may be either a realizedor nonrealized project. Offered on request.Design Faculty

THA 385a Design Internship: Part 1THA 385a Design Internship: Part 1THA 385a Design Internship: Part 1THA 385a Design Internship: Part 1THA 385a Design Internship: Part 1Internships will be arranged at facultydiscretion for third-year design andtechnical area students. The purpose ofinternships is to provide valid experience inthe profession under the supervision of thedepartment faculty and professional field ofwork. Usually offered every year.Staff

THA 385b Design Internship: Part 2THA 385b Design Internship: Part 2THA 385b Design Internship: Part 2THA 385b Design Internship: Part 2THA 385b Design Internship: Part 2See course description for THA 385a.Usually offered every year.Staff

THA 390a Independent StudyTHA 390a Independent StudyTHA 390a Independent StudyTHA 390a Independent StudyTHA 390a Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

THA 390b Independent StudyTHA 390b Independent StudyTHA 390b Independent StudyTHA 390b Independent StudyTHA 390b Independent StudyUsually offered every year.Staff

THA 395a Topics in Theater and DramaTHA 395a Topics in Theater and DramaTHA 395a Topics in Theater and DramaTHA 395a Topics in Theater and DramaTHA 395a Topics in Theater and DramaFor graduate M.F.A. students only. Topicsmay vary. Please consult the Schedule ofClasses for further information.Topics in theater history, dramaticliterature, theatrical production, acting, ordesign. Usually offered every year.Staff

THA 399d Actors ShowcaseTHA 399d Actors ShowcaseTHA 399d Actors ShowcaseTHA 399d Actors ShowcaseTHA 399d Actors ShowcaseOpen only to third-year actors. Designed tobridge the gap between the university andthe professional theater. Concentrates onidentifying casting ranges, seekingtheatrical material through weekly coldreadings and feedback, and culminates in anensemble presentation to the castingcommunities in Boston and New York.Required for third-year actors. Usuallyoffered every third year.Ms. Morrison and Acting Faculty

THA 410b Independent ResearchTHA 410b Independent ResearchTHA 410b Independent ResearchTHA 410b Independent ResearchTHA 410b Independent ResearchStudent conducts research on a topicapproved by the program head that resultsin the writing of an article-length researchpaper. The paper will be read by at least twofaculty members. Usually offered everyyear.Staff


AAAS 75bAAAS 75bAAAS 75bAAAS 75bAAAS 75bHip Hop Culture

CLAS 171aCLAS 171aCLAS 171aCLAS 171aCLAS 171aGreek Epic and Athenian Drama

ENG 23aENG 23aENG 23aENG 23aENG 23aDomains of Seventeenth-CenturyPerformance

ENG 27aENG 27aENG 27aENG 27aENG 27aPage, Stage, and Screen

ENG 33aENG 33aENG 33aENG 33aENG 33aShakespeare

ENG 37bENG 37bENG 37bENG 37bENG 37bModern Drama

ENG 64bENG 64bENG 64bENG 64bENG 64bFrom Libertinism to Sensibility: Pleasureand the Theater 1660-1800

ENG 133aENG 133aENG 133aENG 133aENG 133aAdvanced Shakespeare

ENG 143aENG 143aENG 143aENG 143aENG 143aElizabethan and Jacobean Drama




FREN 155bFREN 155bFREN 155bFREN 155bFREN 155bFrench Drama of the Twentieth Century

HBRW 144aHBRW 144aHBRW 144aHBRW 144aHBRW 144aHebrew Drama: Language throughCreativity and Action

HBRW 164bHBRW 164bHBRW 164bHBRW 164bHBRW 164bIsraeli Theater

RECS 134bRECS 134bRECS 134bRECS 134bRECS 134bChekhov

RECS 148aRECS 148aRECS 148aRECS 148aRECS 148aRussian Drama

SECS 150aSECS 150aSECS 150aSECS 150aSECS 150aGolden Age Drama and Society

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Women’s and Gender StudiesCourses of Study:MinorMajor (B.A.)Master of Arts (Joint)


Undergraduate ProgramUndergraduate ProgramUndergraduate ProgramUndergraduate ProgramUndergraduate ProgramWomen’s and gender studies draws on the humanities, arts,social and biological sciences to explore the broad range ofintellectual questions concerning both the social positions ofwomen and the gendered constructions of knowledge, identity,and culture. Students in the program have the opportunity tostudy theories of feminism, gender, and sexuality; the diversityof women’s experiences and representations past and present; andwomen’s movements in the United States and around the globe.This curriculum brings students into contact with the extensiveresearch on women, gender, and feminism that has burgeonedduring the past 30 years, as well as with historical and cross-cultural knowledge that recognizes the intersections of genderwith race, class, religion, sexuality, ethnicity, age, ability, andnationality.

Graduate Programs in Women’s and Gender StudiesGraduate Programs in Women’s and Gender StudiesGraduate Programs in Women’s and Gender StudiesGraduate Programs in Women’s and Gender StudiesGraduate Programs in Women’s and Gender StudiesThe nine joint M.A. programs aim to give students a solidgrounding in their discipline-specific studies while offering toolsfor incorporating interdisciplinary women’s and gender studiestheories, knowledge, and methodologies into their learning andresearch. By introducing students to the latest work in a varietyof fields, graduate women’s and gender studies provides cross-disciplinary dialogue and prepares students for positions andprofessions in women’s and gender studies. Students enrolled inPh.D. programs in nine different fields are eligible to undertakethe joint M.A. Five of these fields—anthropology, English, music,Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, and sociology—also offer afreestanding terminal M.A. with women’s and gender studies.

How to Become an Undergraduate Major or MinorHow to Become an Undergraduate Major or MinorHow to Become an Undergraduate Major or MinorHow to Become an Undergraduate Major or MinorHow to Become an Undergraduate Major or Minor

As early as possible in their academic careers, students interestedin women’s and gender studies should take WMGS 5a (Womenand Gender in Culture and Society), the required introduction tothe field. In order to declare a major or minor, each studentshould meet with the women’s and gender studies undergraduateadvising head, who will help him or her select as an advisor afaculty member well suited to the student’s academic interests.The advisor will help to plan a course of study tailored to thestudent’s intellectual and professional interests while meetingthe core and elective requirements for the degree.


The joint master’s degree in women’s and gender studies and anotherdiscipline may be pursued independently or in conjunction with aPh.D. in one of several fields.

The first option is a joint terminal master’s degree in women’s andgender studies in conjunction with one of the following five fields:anthropology, English and American literature, music, Near Easternand Judaic Studies, or sociology. This degree option may require oneor two calendar years, depending on requirements in the affiliatingprogram.

Prospective students apply through one of the five home departmentsthrough the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. For specificadmission requirements, see the Bulletin section of the homedepartment in which you would be pursuing a joint degree.

The second option is a joint master’s degree while in pursuit of aPh.D. in one of the following nine fields: American history,anthropology, comparative history, English and American literature,The Heller Graduate School, music, Near Eastern and Judaic Studies,psychology, or sociology. This degree option replaces a master’sdegree in the student’s program.

Current Brandeis Ph.D. students may pursue the joint M.A. at anytime during their graduate career with the approval of their advisorand the women’s and gender studies program. Prospective Ph.D.students interested in pursuing a joint M.A. must apply directly tothe Ph.D. program through the home department, but should notetheir interest in the joint program in their statement of purpose.

Students pursuing the joint M.A. are encouraged to enroll in coursesoffered by the Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies at MIT.

Core FacultyCore FacultyCore FacultyCore FacultyCore Faculty

Susan Lanser, ChairSusan Lanser, ChairSusan Lanser, ChairSusan Lanser, ChairSusan Lanser, Chair(English and American Literature;Comparative Literature)

Joyce AntlerJoyce AntlerJoyce AntlerJoyce AntlerJoyce Antler(American Studies)



ChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeChaeRan Freeze(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Karen Hansen, M.A. Advisor, SociologyKaren Hansen, M.A. Advisor, SociologyKaren Hansen, M.A. Advisor, SociologyKaren Hansen, M.A. Advisor, SociologyKaren Hansen, M.A. Advisor, Sociology(Sociology)

Erica HarthErica HarthErica HarthErica HarthErica Harth(Romance and Comparative Literature)


Jane Kamensky, M.A. Advisor, AmericanJane Kamensky, M.A. Advisor, AmericanJane Kamensky, M.A. Advisor, AmericanJane Kamensky, M.A. Advisor, AmericanJane Kamensky, M.A. Advisor, AmericanHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory(History)

Nadia KimNadia KimNadia KimNadia KimNadia Kim(Sociology)

Sarah Lamb, Director of Graduate Studies,Sarah Lamb, Director of Graduate Studies,Sarah Lamb, Director of Graduate Studies,Sarah Lamb, Director of Graduate Studies,Sarah Lamb, Director of Graduate Studies,M.A. Advisor, AnthropologyM.A. Advisor, AnthropologyM.A. Advisor, AnthropologyM.A. Advisor, AnthropologyM.A. Advisor, Anthropology(Anthropology)


Ángela Pérez-MejíaÁngela Pérez-MejíaÁngela Pérez-MejíaÁngela Pérez-MejíaÁngela Pérez-Mejía(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Shulamit ReinharzShulamit ReinharzShulamit ReinharzShulamit ReinharzShulamit Reinharz(Sociology)


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Harleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen Singh(German, Russian and Asian Languages andLiterature)


Faith Smith, Undergraduate Advising HeadFaith Smith, Undergraduate Advising HeadFaith Smith, Undergraduate Advising HeadFaith Smith, Undergraduate Advising HeadFaith Smith, Undergraduate Advising Head(African and Afro-American Studies;English and American Literature)

Affiliate and Visiting FacultyAffiliate and Visiting FacultyAffiliate and Visiting FacultyAffiliate and Visiting FacultyAffiliate and Visiting Faculty

Kecia AliKecia AliKecia AliKecia AliKecia Ali(Florence Levy Kay Fellow in IslamicStudies and Women’s Studies)

Silvia ArromSilvia ArromSilvia ArromSilvia ArromSilvia Arrom(History)

Sarita BhalotraSarita BhalotraSarita BhalotraSarita BhalotraSarita Bhalotra(The Heller School)

Marc BrettlerMarc BrettlerMarc BrettlerMarc BrettlerMarc Brettler(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

Olga BroumasOlga BroumasOlga BroumasOlga BroumasOlga Broumas(English and American Literature)

Mary Campbell, M.A. Advisor, English andMary Campbell, M.A. Advisor, English andMary Campbell, M.A. Advisor, English andMary Campbell, M.A. Advisor, English andMary Campbell, M.A. Advisor, English andAmerican Literature (Fall)American Literature (Fall)American Literature (Fall)American Literature (Fall)American Literature (Fall)(English and American Literature)

Patricia Chu, M.A. Advisor, English andPatricia Chu, M.A. Advisor, English andPatricia Chu, M.A. Advisor, English andPatricia Chu, M.A. Advisor, English andPatricia Chu, M.A. Advisor, English andAmerican Literature (Spring)American Literature (Spring)American Literature (Spring)American Literature (Spring)American Literature (Spring)(English and American Literature)

Shilpa DavéShilpa DavéShilpa DavéShilpa DavéShilpa Davé(American Studies)

Roxanne DávilaRoxanne DávilaRoxanne DávilaRoxanne DávilaRoxanne Dávila(Romance and Comparative Literature)

Susan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan Dibble(Theater)


Elizabeth FerryElizabeth FerryElizabeth FerryElizabeth FerryElizabeth Ferry(Anthropology)

Sylvia Fishman, M.A. Advisor, Near EasternSylvia Fishman, M.A. Advisor, Near EasternSylvia Fishman, M.A. Advisor, Near EasternSylvia Fishman, M.A. Advisor, Near EasternSylvia Fishman, M.A. Advisor, Near Easternand Judaic Studiesand Judaic Studiesand Judaic Studiesand Judaic Studiesand Judaic Studies(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

David GilDavid GilDavid GilDavid GilDavid Gil(The Heller School)

Laura GoldinLaura GoldinLaura GoldinLaura GoldinLaura Goldin(American Studies)


Deirdre HunterDeirdre HunterDeirdre HunterDeirdre HunterDeirdre Hunter(Women’s and Gender Studies)

Caren IrrCaren IrrCaren IrrCaren IrrCaren Irr(English and American Literature)

Jacqueline JonesJacqueline JonesJacqueline JonesJacqueline JonesJacqueline Jones(History)

Alice Kelikian, M.A. Advisor, ComparativeAlice Kelikian, M.A. Advisor, ComparativeAlice Kelikian, M.A. Advisor, ComparativeAlice Kelikian, M.A. Advisor, ComparativeAlice Kelikian, M.A. Advisor, ComparativeHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory(History)

Thomas KingThomas KingThomas KingThomas KingThomas King(English and American Literature)

Jytte KlausenJytte KlausenJytte KlausenJytte KlausenJytte Klausen(Politics)

Lorraine KlermanLorraine KlermanLorraine KlermanLorraine KlermanLorraine Klerman(The Heller School)

Ann Koloski-OstrowAnn Koloski-OstrowAnn Koloski-OstrowAnn Koloski-OstrowAnn Koloski-Ostrow(Classical Studies)

Sarah McGrathSarah McGrathSarah McGrathSarah McGrathSarah McGrath(Philosophy)



Phyllis MutschlerPhyllis MutschlerPhyllis MutschlerPhyllis MutschlerPhyllis Mutschler(The Heller School)


Aurora Sherman, M.A. Advisor, PsychologyAurora Sherman, M.A. Advisor, PsychologyAurora Sherman, M.A. Advisor, PsychologyAurora Sherman, M.A. Advisor, PsychologyAurora Sherman, M.A. Advisor, Psychology(Psychology)

Eva ThorneEva ThorneEva ThorneEva ThorneEva Thorne(Politics)

Judith TsipisJudith TsipisJudith TsipisJudith TsipisJudith Tsipis(Biology)

Sabine von MeringSabine von MeringSabine von MeringSabine von MeringSabine von Mering(German, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiterature)

Lawrence WanghLawrence WanghLawrence WanghLawrence WanghLawrence Wangh(Biology)

Dessima WilliamsDessima WilliamsDessima WilliamsDessima WilliamsDessima Williams(Sociology)

Leslie ZebrowitzLeslie ZebrowitzLeslie ZebrowitzLeslie ZebrowitzLeslie Zebrowitz(Psychology)


Nine courses are required for the major. They are to bedistributed as follows:

A. A. A. A. A. Three core courses are required: WMGS 5a (Women andGender in Culture and Society), WMGS 105b (Feminist Theoriesin Historical and Cross-Cultural Perspective), and WMGS 198a(Research Seminar). Ordinarily, WMGS 5a and WMGS 198a willbe offered each fall, and WMGS 105b each spring. Withpermission of the undergraduate advising head, students may beallowed to substitute another feminist theory course for WMGS105b.

B.B.B.B.B. Six additional courses that either carry the WMGS designationor are approved as women’s and gender studies electives. Thesesix courses must meet the following additional requirements:

1. At least one course must have a historical focus encompassing aperiod before 1945. Courses that fulfill this requirement include butare not limited to: AMST 118a, AMST 121a, AMST 123b, ANTH141b, CLAS 145b, ENG 28b, ENG 46a, ENG 114b, ENG 134a, ENG144b, ENG 234a, FA 61b, FA 173a, GECS 150a, HIST 55b, HIST 153a,HIST 154b, HIST 157a, HIST 173b, HIST 187a, MUS 58b, MUS 150a,NEJS 115b, NEJS 128b (formerly NEJS 153b), NEJS 148b, NEJS 175a(formerly NEJS 129b), NEJS 192b, PHIL 28a, RECS 137a, SAL 170b,SPAN 125b.

2. At least one course must engage in a systematic andcomprehensive exploration of racial, class and/or ethnic differencewithin or across cultures. These courses include but are not limitedto: AAAS 133b, ANTH 144a, ANTH 145a, ANTH 151b, ANTH 178b,COML 122b, ENG 107a, HIST 173b, NEJS 196a, PHIL 18a, SAL 110b,SOC 123a, SOC 138a, SOC 171a, SPAN 164b, SPAN 168b, andWMGS 165b.

3. No more than three courses may be taken from any one departmentor program outside women’s and gender studies.

4. Students are strongly encouraged to undertake an internship inwomen’s and gender studies as one of their electives.


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C.C.C.C.C. Completion of a senior essay or thesis. The research seminar(WMGS 198a) will guide students in designing and writing asenior paper, which must be submitted in final form by thespring semester of the senior year.

Courses that fulfill University requirements or requirements foranother major may also count toward the major in women’s andgender studies.

Students who wish to receive honors in women’s and genderstudies are required to complete a senior thesis. These studentsshould enroll in the Research Seminar (WMGS 198a) during thefall semester and in Senior Thesis Research (WMGS 99b) duringthe spring. WMGS 99a,b does not count as one of the ninecourses required for the major.

No course counting for the major may be taken on a pass/failbasis. However, students who maintain a grade average of 3.3 orhigher in their women’s and gender studies courses will bepermitted to count toward the major one credit-bearing peerassistantship in women’s and gender studies.


A.A.A.A.A. Successful completion of WMGS 5a.

B.B.B.B.B. Four additional semester courses that carry the WMGSdesignation or are approved as women’s and gender studieselectives. No more than two of these courses may come from asingle department or program.

All minors are encouraged to submit a senior paper on women’sand gender to be considered for the Giller-Sagan Prize.

Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inAmerican History & Women’s and Gender StudiesAmerican History & Women’s and Gender StudiesAmerican History & Women’s and Gender StudiesAmerican History & Women’s and Gender StudiesAmerican History & Women’s and Gender Studies

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyDuring the course of their work toward the Ph.D., students inAmerican History may earn a joint M.A. with women’s andgender studies by completing the following requirements inconjunction with program requirements of the M.A.

A.A.A.A.A. WMGS 205a, the foundational course in women’s and genderstudies. Under certain circumstances, an alternative course maybe substituted for WMGS 205a. See advisor and women’s andgender studies program administrator for approval.


C.C.C.C.C. Two elective courses in women’s and gender studies, oneinside and one outside the history department.




Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inAnthropology & Women’s and Gender StudiesAnthropology & Women’s and Gender StudiesAnthropology & Women’s and Gender StudiesAnthropology & Women’s and Gender StudiesAnthropology & Women’s and Gender Studies

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyCandidates for the joint degree of Master of Arts in Anthropology &Women’s and Gender Studies fulfill the residence requirement of onefull year of coursework (eight semester courses), and complete thefollowing course requirements:

A. A. A. A. A. The graduate foundational course in the history of anthropology(ANTH 201a).

B. B. B. B. B. Anthropology of Gender (ANTH 144a)

C. C. C. C. C. WMGS 205a or another course designated as a graduatefoundational course in women’s and gender studies.

D. D. D. D. D. A course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198a, theFeminist Inquiry course offered through the Graduate Consortium inWomen’s Studies, or an approved alternate)

E. E. E. E. E. Four elective graduate courses, including one in women’s andgender studies from a field other than anthropology, selected with theapproval of the student’s faculty advisor.

F. F. F. F. F. Participation at the fall semester noncredit women’s and genderstudies graduate proseminar.

G.G.G.G.G. A thesis or substantial research paper of 25-35 pages on a topicrelated to the joint degree.


Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inComparative History & Women’s and Gender StudiesComparative History & Women’s and Gender StudiesComparative History & Women’s and Gender StudiesComparative History & Women’s and Gender StudiesComparative History & Women’s and Gender Studies

During the course of their work toward the Ph.D., students incomparative history may earn a joint M.A. with women’s and genderstudies by completing the following requirements in conjunctionwith program requirements for the M.A.

A.A.A.A.A. WMGS 205a, the foundational course in women’s and genderstudies. Under certain circumstances, an alternative course may besubstituted for WMGS 205a. See advisor and women’s and genderstudies program administrator for approval.

B.B.B.B.B. One course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198a or theFeminist Inquiry course offered through the Graduate Consortium inWomen’s Studies).

C.C.C.C.C. Two elective courses in women’s and gender studies, one insideand one outside the history department.



For further information about the joint M.A., please see the Women’sand Gender Studies Program section found elsewhere in this Bulletin.

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Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inEnglish and American Literature & Women’s andEnglish and American Literature & Women’s andEnglish and American Literature & Women’s andEnglish and American Literature & Women’s andEnglish and American Literature & Women’s andGender StudiesGender StudiesGender StudiesGender StudiesGender Studies

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyA.A.A.A.A. ENG 200a (Methods of Literary Study).

B.B.B.B.B. WMGS 205a, the foundational course in women’s and genderstudies. Under certain circumstances, an alternative course maybe substituted for WMGS 205a. See advisor and women’s andgender studies program administrator for approval.

C.C.C.C.C. One course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198aor the Feminist Inquiry course offered through the GraduateConsortium in Women’s Studies).

D.D.D.D.D. Four additional courses in the English and American literaturedepartment selected from 100-level courses and graduateseminars (200-level courses). At least two of these courses mustbe at the 200 level. One of these four courses must be listed as anelective with the women’s and gender studies program.

E.E.E.E.E. One women’s and gender studies course in a department otherthan the English and American literature department.

F.F.F.F.F. Participation in a fall semester noncredit women’s and genderstudies graduate proseminar.

G.G.G.G.G. Language requirement: A reading knowledge of a major foreignlanguage (normally modern European or classical Greek or Latin)must be demonstrated by passing a written translationexamination. The completion of the language requirement atanother university does not exempt the student from theBrandeis requirement.

H. H. H. H. H. First-year students must present a paper at the first-yearsymposium in the spring term.

I.I.I.I.I. Thesis requirement: This project must be 25-35 pages long.Papers written for course work, papers presented at conferences,and papers written specifically for the M.A. degree are allacceptable. The paper must engage a feminist perspective or dealwith literary subjects appropriate to women’s and gender studies.The paper must satisfy the reader’s standards for excellence inM.A.-degree-level work. Each paper will be evaluated by a readerfor whom the paper was not originally written. For furtherinformation, contact the women’s and gender studies advisor inthe English and American literature department.

Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master Arts inMusic & Women’s and Gender StudiesMusic & Women’s and Gender StudiesMusic & Women’s and Gender StudiesMusic & Women’s and Gender StudiesMusic & Women’s and Gender Studies

A.A.A.A.A. WMGS 205a or another course designated as a foundationalcourse.

B. B. B. B. B. One course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198a,or the Feminist Inquiry course offered through the GraduateConsortium in Women’s Studies, or an alternate).

C. C. C. C. C. Two courses at the graduate level listed as electives inwomen’s and gender studies, one in music, and one from anotherdepartment.

D. D. D. D. D. Two courses at the graduate level in the music department.

E.E.E.E.E. Participation in the fall semester noncredit women’s andgender studies graduate proseminar.

F.F.F.F.F. Attendance at all departmental colloquia.

GGGGG. Thesis: An analytical or historical study of a topic with a women’sand gender studies focus, approved by the program advisor and theWomen’s and Gender Studies Graduate Committee; the thesis can bea chapter of a dissertation, an expanded and revised seminar paper, orother substantial study; the thesis is certified by the program advisorand at least one other faculty member. Two copies of the thesis mustbe submitted to the department chair in final form no later thanDecember 1 for a February degree, or April 1 for a May degree.



Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inNear Eastern and Judaic Studies & Women’s and GenderNear Eastern and Judaic Studies & Women’s and GenderNear Eastern and Judaic Studies & Women’s and GenderNear Eastern and Judaic Studies & Women’s and GenderNear Eastern and Judaic Studies & Women’s and GenderStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesStudies

Students interested in the joint two-year terminal M.A. degreeprogram must first be admitted to the M.A. degree program in NEJSin the regular manner.

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyCourses must include:

A. A. A. A. A. WMGS 205a or another course designated as a graduatefoundational course in women’s and gender studies.

B.B.B.B.B. A course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198a, theFeminist Inquiry course offered through the Graduate Consortium inWomen’s Studies, or an alternate).

C.C.C.C.C. Two elective courses in women’s and gender studies, one insideand one outside the NEJS department.

D.D.D.D.D. The remaining courses must be jointly approved by each student’sNEJS advisor and by the NEJS women’s and gender studies advisor.

E.E.E.E.E. Participation in a fall semester noncredit Women’s and GenderStudies Graduate Proseminar.

F.F.F.F.F. A research project of at least 25 pages on an issue connected towomen’s and gender studies and NEJS. It must be in a format suitablefor submission to a specific journal or for presentation at aprofessional conference. It may be a revision of a paper previouslycompleted while enrolled in the M.A. degree program at Brandeis.The project is read by two faculty members within NEJS and by anadditional member of the women’s and gender studies programcommittee. It must be defended before that three-person committeeby the first week of May of the year in which the candidate intends toreceive the degree. (Check the date with the Office of the UniversityRegistrar. It may vary with the academic calendar.) Once the projectis found to be of acceptable M.A. degree quality, one copy of theproject should be submitted to the women’s and gender studiesprogram office, and an additional copy should be deposited in theBrandeis Library.

G. G. G. G. G. All candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency in biblicalor modern Hebrew or in Arabic.

H.H.H.H.H. All candidates for the Master of Arts degree are required to pass acomprehensive examination.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementOrdinarily, two years of full-time residence are required at the normalcourse rate of seven courses each academic year. Students who enterwith graduate credit from other recognized institutions may apply fortransfer credit for up to four courses, or, with prior approval of theM.A. advisor, candidates may receive transfer credit for up to fourcourses at a university abroad.


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Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inPsychology & Women’s and Gender StudiesPsychology & Women’s and Gender StudiesPsychology & Women’s and Gender StudiesPsychology & Women’s and Gender StudiesPsychology & Women’s and Gender Studies

Interested students must first be admitted to the Ph.D. program.

A.A.A.A.A. PSYC 211a (Graduate Research Methods in Psychology).

B.B.B.B.B. PSYC 210a and b (Advanced Psychological Statistics I and II).

C.C.C.C.C. PSYC 300a and 302a (Proseminar in Social DevelopmentalPsychology I and II).

D.D.D.D.D. A course in PSYC 220-240 series with successful completionof first-year research project in psychology. This project must beon an issue relevant to women’s and gender studies.

E. E. E. E. E. A course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198a, theFeminist Inquiry course offered through the GraduateConsortium in Women’s Studies, or an alternate).

F.F.F.F.F. One additional course from 100-level courses in psychology.

G.G.G.G.G. WMGS 205a or another designated graduate foundationalcourse in women’s and gender studies.

H.H.H.H.H. Two elective courses in women’s and gender studies.

I.I.I.I.I. Participation in a fall semester noncredit Women’s and GenderStudies Graduate Proseminar.

Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inSocial Policy & Women’s and Gender StudiesSocial Policy & Women’s and Gender StudiesSocial Policy & Women’s and Gender StudiesSocial Policy & Women’s and Gender StudiesSocial Policy & Women’s and Gender Studies

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyA.A.A.A.A. WMGS 205a or another course designated as a graduatefoundational course in women’s and gender studies.

B.B.B.B.B. A course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198a, theFeminist Inquiry course offered through the GraduateConsortium in Women’s Studies, or an alternate).

C.C.C.C.C. Two courses cross-listed with women’s and gender studies(one inside the Heller School and one in any department otherthan the Heller School).

D.D.D.D.D. Participation in a semester noncredit women’s and genderstudies graduate proseminar.

EEEEE. A thesis or substantial research paper on a topic related to thejoint degree. The student must receive written approval of his/her thesis topic and proposal from the Heller Women’s andGender Studies Joint M.A. advisor.

Please refer to The Heller School section found elsewhere is thisBulletin for complete information on Ph.D. policies andprocedures.

Requirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Joint Degree of Master of Arts inSociology & Women’s and Gender StudiesSociology & Women’s and Gender StudiesSociology & Women’s and Gender StudiesSociology & Women’s and Gender StudiesSociology & Women’s and Gender Studies

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyAAAAA. WMGS 205a or another course designated as a graduatefoundational course in women’s and gender studies.

B.B.B.B.B. One course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 198a, theFeminist Inquiry course offered through the Graduate Consortium inWomen’s Studies, or an alternate).

C.C.C.C.C. Two elective graduate courses in women’s and gender studies, oneinside and one outside the sociology department.

D.D.D.D.D. Three graduate sociology courses (one theory, one outside the areaof gender, and one elective, which could be a directed reading).

E.E.E.E.E. Participation in the semester noncredit women’s and genderstudies graduate proseminar.

F.F.F.F.F. Submission of two substantial M.A. papers or a thesis.




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WMGS 5a Women and Gender in CultureWMGS 5a Women and Gender in CultureWMGS 5a Women and Gender in CultureWMGS 5a Women and Gender in CultureWMGS 5a Women and Gender in Cultureand Societyand Societyand Societyand Societyand Society[ ss ]This interdisciplinary course introducescentral concepts and topics in the field ofwomen’s and gender studies. Explores theposition of women in diverse settings andthe impact of gender as a social, cultural,and intellectual category in the UnitedStates and around the globe. Asks howgendered institutions, behaviors, andrepresentations have been configured in thepast and function in the present, and alsoexamines the ways in which genderintersects with many other vectors ofidentity and circumstance in forminghuman affairs. Usually offered every falland spring.Ms. Lanser or Ms. Singh

WMGS 89a Internship in Women’s andWMGS 89a Internship in Women’s andWMGS 89a Internship in Women’s andWMGS 89a Internship in Women’s andWMGS 89a Internship in Women’s andGender Studies: Prevention of ViolenceGender Studies: Prevention of ViolenceGender Studies: Prevention of ViolenceGender Studies: Prevention of ViolenceGender Studies: Prevention of Violenceagainst Women and Childrenagainst Women and Childrenagainst Women and Childrenagainst Women and Childrenagainst Women and ChildrenCombines fieldwork in violence preventionprograms with a weekly seminar concerningviolence against women and children. Theseminar examines the tensions andcommonalities between “family violence”and “feminist” approaches, with anemphasis on feminist scholarship. Usuallyoffered every fall.Ms. Hunter

WMGS 92b Internship and AnalysisWMGS 92b Internship and AnalysisWMGS 92b Internship and AnalysisWMGS 92b Internship and AnalysisWMGS 92b Internship and AnalysisUsually offered every semester.Staff

WMGS 98a Independent StudyWMGS 98a Independent StudyWMGS 98a Independent StudyWMGS 98a Independent StudyWMGS 98a Independent StudyIndependent readings, research, and writingon a subject of the student’s interest underthe direction of a faculty advisor. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

WMGS 98b Independent StudyWMGS 98b Independent StudyWMGS 98b Independent StudyWMGS 98b Independent StudyWMGS 98b Independent StudySee WMGS 98a for special notes and coursedescription. Usually offered every year.Staff

WMGS 99a Senior Research ProjectWMGS 99a Senior Research ProjectWMGS 99a Senior Research ProjectWMGS 99a Senior Research ProjectWMGS 99a Senior Research ProjectIndependent research and writing underfaculty direction, for the purpose ofcompletion of the women’s and genderstudies senior honors thesis. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

WMGS 99b Senior ResearchWMGS 99b Senior ResearchWMGS 99b Senior ResearchWMGS 99b Senior ResearchWMGS 99b Senior ResearchSee WMGS 99a for special notes and coursedescription. Usually offered every year.Staff



WMGS 105b Feminist Theories inWMGS 105b Feminist Theories inWMGS 105b Feminist Theories inWMGS 105b Feminist Theories inWMGS 105b Feminist Theories inHistorical and Cross-Cultural PerspectiveHistorical and Cross-Cultural PerspectiveHistorical and Cross-Cultural PerspectiveHistorical and Cross-Cultural PerspectiveHistorical and Cross-Cultural Perspective[ ss ]Prerequisite: Students are encouraged,though not required, to take WMGS 5a priorto enrolling in this course. May not berepeated for credit by students who havetaken WMNS 105a in previous years.Examines diverse theories of sex and genderwithin a multicultural framework,considering historical changes in feministthought, the theoretical underpinnings ofvarious feminist practices, and theimplications of diverse and oftenconflicting theories for both academicinquiry and social change. Usually offeredevery spring.Staff

WMGS 106b Women in the Health CareWMGS 106b Women in the Health CareWMGS 106b Women in the Health CareWMGS 106b Women in the Health CareWMGS 106b Women in the Health CareSystemSystemSystemSystemSystem[ ss ]May not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken WMNS 106b in previousyears.Explores the position and roles of women inthe U.S. health care system and how itdefines and meets women’s health needs.The implications for health care providers,health care management, and health policyare discussed. Usually offered every spring.Staff

WMGS 136a Gender, Race, and ScienceWMGS 136a Gender, Race, and ScienceWMGS 136a Gender, Race, and ScienceWMGS 136a Gender, Race, and ScienceWMGS 136a Gender, Race, and Science[ ss ]Addresses scientific claims about race andgender from the 19th century onward.Investigates the biological sciences as asource of knowledge with profound effectson cultural practices, social struggles, andindividual as well as collective identities.Usually offered every year.Ms. Castaneda

WMGS 165b Feminism and Human RightsWMGS 165b Feminism and Human RightsWMGS 165b Feminism and Human RightsWMGS 165b Feminism and Human RightsWMGS 165b Feminism and Human Rights[ ss ]May not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken WMNS 165b in previousyears.Examines the emerging body of feministhuman rights work in light of itstheoretical assumptions about non-Westerncultures. Why did the call for women’srights emerge at this historical moment?How do we best understand the enablingand potentially disabling aspects of feministhuman rights theory? Usually offered everysecond year.Staff

WMGS 198a Women’s and Gender StudiesWMGS 198a Women’s and Gender StudiesWMGS 198a Women’s and Gender StudiesWMGS 198a Women’s and Gender StudiesWMGS 198a Women’s and Gender StudiesResearch SeminarResearch SeminarResearch SeminarResearch SeminarResearch Seminar[ ss ]May not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken WMNS 198a in previousyears.Examines theories and practices of feministscholarship and introduces interdisciplinarymethodologies in order to guide students indesigning and completing an independentresearch project. Usually offered every yearin the fall.Ms. Lanser and Ms. Schattschneider


WMGS 205a Graduate Foundational CourseWMGS 205a Graduate Foundational CourseWMGS 205a Graduate Foundational CourseWMGS 205a Graduate Foundational CourseWMGS 205a Graduate Foundational Coursein Women’s and Gender Studiesin Women’s and Gender Studiesin Women’s and Gender Studiesin Women’s and Gender Studiesin Women’s and Gender StudiesAn advanced interdisciplinary inquiry intothe history, theories, concepts and practicesthat have formed women’s and genderstudies as a scholarly field, with particularattention to current intellectual trends andcritical controversies.Ms. Smiley

WMGS 299a Directed Readings in Women’sWMGS 299a Directed Readings in Women’sWMGS 299a Directed Readings in Women’sWMGS 299a Directed Readings in Women’sWMGS 299a Directed Readings in Women’sand Gender Studiesand Gender Studiesand Gender Studiesand Gender Studiesand Gender StudiesUsually offered every year.Staff

WMGS 299b Directed Readings in Women’sWMGS 299b Directed Readings in Women’sWMGS 299b Directed Readings in Women’sWMGS 299b Directed Readings in Women’sWMGS 299b Directed Readings in Women’sand Gender Studiesand Gender Studiesand Gender Studiesand Gender Studiesand Gender StudiesUsually offered every year.Staff






AMST 118aAMST 118aAMST 118aAMST 118aAMST 118aGender and the Professions

AMST 121aAMST 121aAMST 121aAMST 121aAMST 121aThe American Jewish Woman: 1890-1990s

AMST 123bAMST 123bAMST 123bAMST 123bAMST 123bWomen in American History: 1865 to thePresent

AMST 124bAMST 124bAMST 124bAMST 124bAMST 124bAmerican Love and Marriage

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AMST 127bAMST 127bAMST 127bAMST 127bAMST 127bWomen and American Popular Culture

AMST 139bAMST 139bAMST 139bAMST 139bAMST 139bReporting on Gender, Race, and Culture

AMST 142bAMST 142bAMST 142bAMST 142bAMST 142bLove, Law, and Labor: Asian AmericanWomen and Literature

AMST 144bAMST 144bAMST 144bAMST 144bAMST 144bSigns of Imagination: Construction ofGender and Race in Popular Culture


ANTH 141bANTH 141bANTH 141bANTH 141bANTH 141bEngendering Archaeology: ExploringWomen’s and Men’s Lives in the Past


ANTH 145aANTH 145aANTH 145aANTH 145aANTH 145aAnthropology of the Body




CLAS 145bCLAS 145bCLAS 145bCLAS 145bCLAS 145bTopics in Greek and Roman Art andArchaeology


ENG 16aENG 16aENG 16aENG 16aENG 16aNineteenth-Century African-AmericanLiterature: Texts and Contexts

ENG 28bENG 28bENG 28bENG 28bENG 28bQueer Readings: Before Stonewall

ENG 46aENG 46aENG 46aENG 46aENG 46aNineteenth-Century American WomenWriters

ENG 87bENG 87bENG 87bENG 87bENG 87bQueer Readings: Beyond Stonewall


ENG 114bENG 114bENG 114bENG 114bENG 114bGender and the Rise of the Novel inEngland and France

ENG 121aENG 121aENG 121aENG 121aENG 121aSex and Culture

ENG 128aENG 128aENG 128aENG 128aENG 128aAlternative Worlds: Modern Utopian Texts

ENG 131bENG 131bENG 131bENG 131bENG 131bFeminist Theory

ENG 134aENG 134aENG 134aENG 134aENG 134aThe Woman of Letters, 1600-1800


ENG 151aENG 151aENG 151aENG 151aENG 151aQueer Studies

ENG 157bENG 157bENG 157bENG 157bENG 157bAmerican Women Poets


ENG 201aENG 201aENG 201aENG 201aENG 201aGender Studies

ENG 234aENG 234aENG 234aENG 234aENG 234aWriting British Women 1660-1800: CriticalInquires

FA 19bFA 19bFA 19bFA 19bFA 19bLives of the Artists

FA 61bFA 61bFA 61bFA 61bFA 61bInventing Tradition: Women as Artists,Women as Art

FA 131bFA 131bFA 131bFA 131bFA 131bCenter Stage: Women in Contemporary Art

FA 173aFA 173aFA 173aFA 173aFA 173aGeorgia O’Keeffe and Stieglitz Circle

GECS 150aGECS 150aGECS 150aGECS 150aGECS 150aFrom Rapunzel to Riefenstahl: Real andImaginary Women in German Culture

HIST 55bHIST 55bHIST 55bHIST 55bHIST 55bThe History of the Family

HIST 153aHIST 153aHIST 153aHIST 153aHIST 153aAmericans at Home: Families and DomesticEnvironments, 1600 to the Present

HIST 154bHIST 154bHIST 154bHIST 154bHIST 154bWomen in American History, 1600-1865

HIST 157aHIST 157aHIST 157aHIST 157aHIST 157aAmericans at Work: American LaborHistory


HIST 206aHIST 206aHIST 206aHIST 206aHIST 206aProblems in American Women’s History

HS 319aHS 319aHS 319aHS 319aHS 319aWork and Individual and SocialDevelopment

HS 516fHS 516fHS 516fHS 516fHS 516fRace/Ethnicity and Gender in HealthServices Research

HS 527fHS 527fHS 527fHS 527fHS 527fLaw and Society: Gender Equality


LGLS 126bLGLS 126bLGLS 126bLGLS 126bLGLS 126bMarriage, Divorce, and Parenthood

MUS 58bMUS 58bMUS 58bMUS 58bMUS 58bConstruction of Gender in Opera

MUS 150aMUS 150aMUS 150aMUS 150aMUS 150aWomen and Music, Past and Present: Style,Identity, Culture

NEJS 29aNEJS 29aNEJS 29aNEJS 29aNEJS 29aFeminist Sexual Ethics in Judaism,Christianity, and Islam

NEJS 115bNEJS 115bNEJS 115bNEJS 115bNEJS 115bWomen and the Bible

NEJS 128bNEJS 128bNEJS 128bNEJS 128bNEJS 128bHistory of Jewish and Christian Women inthe Roman Empire

NEJS 141aNEJS 141aNEJS 141aNEJS 141aNEJS 141aRussian Jewish History, 1917 to the Present

NEJS 165bNEJS 165bNEJS 165bNEJS 165bNEJS 165bChanging Roles of Women in AmericanJewish Societies

NEJS 172aNEJS 172aNEJS 172aNEJS 172aNEJS 172aWomen in American Jewish Literature

NEJS 175aNEJS 175aNEJS 175aNEJS 175aNEJS 175aJewish Women in Eastern Europe: Traditionand Transformation

NEJS 176aNEJS 176aNEJS 176aNEJS 176aNEJS 176aSeminar in American Jewish Fiction: PhilipRoth and Cynthia Ozick



PHIL 18aPHIL 18aPHIL 18aPHIL 18aPHIL 18aPhilosophy of Race and Gender

PHIL 28aPHIL 28aPHIL 28aPHIL 28aPHIL 28aWestern Philosophical Tradition: FeministPerspectives

PHIL 108aPHIL 108aPHIL 108aPHIL 108aPHIL 108aPhilosophy and Gender


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POL 125aPOL 125aPOL 125aPOL 125aPOL 125aWomen in American Politics


PSYC 160bPSYC 160bPSYC 160bPSYC 160bPSYC 160bSeminar on Sex Differences

RECS 137aRECS 137aRECS 137aRECS 137aRECS 137aWomen in Russian Literature




SOC 105aSOC 105aSOC 105aSOC 105aSOC 105aFeminist Critiques of Sexuality and Workin America


SOC 117aSOC 117aSOC 117aSOC 117aSOC 117aSociology of Work

SOC 121bSOC 121bSOC 121bSOC 121bSOC 121bGender, Ethnicity, and Migration

SOC 130aSOC 130aSOC 130aSOC 130aSOC 130aFamilies

SOC 131bSOC 131bSOC 131bSOC 131bSOC 131bWomen’s Biography and Society

SOC 132bSOC 132bSOC 132bSOC 132bSOC 132bSocial Perspectives on Motherhood andMothering

SOC 134aSOC 134aSOC 134aSOC 134aSOC 134aGreat Women of Sociology

SOC 138aSOC 138aSOC 138aSOC 138aSOC 138aSociology of Gender and Race

SOC 169bSOC 169bSOC 169bSOC 169bSOC 169bIssues in Sexuality


SOC 206bSOC 206bSOC 206bSOC 206bSOC 206bAdvanced Topics in Family Studies

SOC 210bSOC 210bSOC 210bSOC 210bSOC 210bGender and Race Relationality

SPAN 125bSPAN 125bSPAN 125bSPAN 125bSPAN 125bLiterary Women in Early Modern Spain



THA 110aTHA 110aTHA 110aTHA 110aTHA 110aMoving Women/Women Moving


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Yiddish


Ellen KellmanEllen KellmanEllen KellmanEllen KellmanEllen Kellman(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)


For requirements for the minor in Yiddish and East EuropeanJewish Culture, please see Near Eastern and Judaic Studies.


YDSH 10a Beginning YiddishYDSH 10a Beginning YiddishYDSH 10a Beginning YiddishYDSH 10a Beginning YiddishYDSH 10a Beginning YiddishMeets for four class hours per week.The first of a four-semester sequence, thiscourse introduces basic Yiddish grammar.Students also develop reading, writing, andconversational skills. Yiddish songs, poetry,and folklore are incorporated throughout.Usually offered every year.Ms. Kellman

YDSH 20b Continuing YiddishYDSH 20b Continuing YiddishYDSH 20b Continuing YiddishYDSH 20b Continuing YiddishYDSH 20b Continuing YiddishPrerequisite: YDSH 10a or permission ofthe instructor. Meets for four class hoursper week.Continues the study of grammar begun inYDSH 10a. Writing and speaking skillsreceive more emphasis than in the previouscourse, and students begin to buildvocabulary and reading skills that willenable them to approach more complextexts. The history and culture of EasternEuropean Jewry are studied through Yiddishsongs, films, and literature. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Kellman

YDSH 30a Intermediate YiddishYDSH 30a Intermediate YiddishYDSH 30a Intermediate YiddishYDSH 30a Intermediate YiddishYDSH 30a Intermediate Yiddish[ fl ]Prerequisite: YDSH 20b or permission ofthe instructor. Meets for four class hoursper week.Third in a four-semester sequence. Studentscontinue to develop reading skills as theysample texts from Yiddish prose fiction,folklore, and memoir literature.Grammatical instruction is morecontextualized than in the previous courses.Speaking and writing skills are stronglyemphasized. Usually offered every year.Ms. Kellman

YDSH 40b Advanced Intermediate YiddishYDSH 40b Advanced Intermediate YiddishYDSH 40b Advanced Intermediate YiddishYDSH 40b Advanced Intermediate YiddishYDSH 40b Advanced Intermediate Yiddish[ hum fl ]Prerequisite: YDSH 30a or permission ofthe instructor. Meets for four class hoursper week.The fourth in a four-semester sequence, thiscourse is a continuation of YDSH 30a.Students discuss assigned texts in Yiddish.Written assignments emphasize thedevelopment of fluency and grammaticalaccuracy. Usually offered every year.Ms. Kellman

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The Heller School forSocial Policy and Management

Courses of Study:Master of ArtsMaster of Business AdministrationMaster of ScienceDoctor of Philosophy


Founded in 1959 as the University’s firstprofessional school, The Heller School forSocial Policy and Management iscommitted to developing new knowledge inthe fields of social policy, human servicemanagement, and internationaldevelopment. The fundamental mission ofthe School—knowledge advancing socialjustice—is realized through the knowledgethat is created, the education that Hellerstudents receive, the accomplishments ofHeller alumni, and the extent to which ourwork transcends the boundaries betweenacademia and the broader society in theUnited States and internationally.

The Heller School continues to keep theconcepts of social justice and human healthand well-being in the forefront of the publicconscience. The School and its nationallyrenowned research institutes and centershave pioneered in a variety of policy areasincluding:

Children, Youth, and FamiliesHealthHunger and PovertyInternational and Community DevelopmentInternational HealthMental HealthSocial PolicySubstance AbuseWork and Inequality

The Heller School continues to be rankedamong the top 10 schools of social policy byU.S. News and World Report magazine. TheHeller School offers the Ph.D. in socialpolicy, the M.B.A. (human services), theM.A. in sustainable internationaldevelopment, and the M.S. in internationalhealth policy and management. The HellerSchool offers dual and joint degree optionswith sociology, women’s and genderstudies, and the Hornstein JewishProfessional Leadership Program. TheHeller School provides its master’s anddoctoral students with solid training inresearch or management and a broadgrounding in social policy. All studentsbenefit from the resources and expertise ofThe Heller School’s social policy researchinstitutes:

The Schneider Institutes (Institute forHealth Policy and Institute for BehavioralHealth)Institute for Child, Youth, and FamilyPolicyInstitute on Assets and Social PolicyCenter for International Development


Heller’s four degree programs are designedexplicitly to bridge the gap between theoryand practice. Students are engaged activelyin examining policies and programs thatrespond to the changing needs of vulnerableindividuals and social groups incontemporary societies, be they vulnerableas a result of economic hardship, illness,age (young or old), or discrimination basedon race, ethnicity, gender, or sexualorientation. These core values are reflectedin Heller’s deep commitment to beneficialsocial change, a respect for public service,and an investment in the development ofpublic- and private-sector policies andpractices that enhance human development.

Heller’s Doctoral Program in Social Policy(Ph.D.) educates students for careers inresearch, teaching, social planning,administration, and policy analysis. TheHeller M.B.A. (human services) programprepares leaders for management positionswithin nonprofit, for-profit, and publicinstitutions pursuing social missions.Heller’s Master of Arts Program inSustainable International Development(M.A.) imparts the knowledge and skillsnecessary to design and manage local,regional, national, or internationaldevelopment; and the Master of Science inInternational Health Policy andManagement (M.S.) trains youngprofessionals to play increasinglyresponsible roles in the health and well-being of the world’s poorest children andfamilies. All Heller students are committedto bettering human welfare, particularly forthose who are vulnerable and who lack thecapacity or resources to secure their ownwell-being.

Degree ProgramsDegree ProgramsDegree ProgramsDegree ProgramsDegree Programs

The Ph.D. Program in Social PolicyThe Ph.D. Program in Social PolicyThe Ph.D. Program in Social PolicyThe Ph.D. Program in Social PolicyThe Ph.D. Program in Social PolicyHeller’s doctoral program educates studentsfor careers in research, planning,administration, and policy analysis.Students are immersed in an integratedcurriculum that focuses on intensivescholarly preparation in general and onspecialized social policy areas and applywhat they learn to real-world problems.Students graduate with honed researchskills and a strong working knowledge ofvarious social science disciplines. TheHeller School offers a joint Ph.D. programwith the Department of Sociology, and ajoint Ph.D./M.A. in social policy &women’s and gender studies.

The Heller M.B.A.The Heller M.B.A.The Heller M.B.A.The Heller M.B.A.The Heller M.B.A.The Heller M.B.A. (human services)program prepares leaders for managementpositions within nonprofit, for-profit, andpublic institutions pursuing socialmissions. It offers all the basic managementdisciplines as in any MBA program,providing the technical foundation in eachbut integrating the distinctive issues thatarise in managing for a social mission.Students are trained as the next generationof leaders and decision-makers who willknow how to find resources, use themeffectively, and deliver on a social good.Heller management education rigorouslyblends financial, technical, and socialconsiderations. It places management in thecontext of social policy, drawing on TheHeller School’s powerful social policyresources. This combination makes theHeller M.B.A. unique when compared totraditional programs in management, publicadministration, health administration,social work, and public health. The HellerSchool offers a dual M.B.A./M.A. with theHornstein Jewish Professional LeadershipProgram.

The M.A. in Sustainable InternationalThe M.A. in Sustainable InternationalThe M.A. in Sustainable InternationalThe M.A. in Sustainable InternationalThe M.A. in Sustainable InternationalDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentHeller’s M.A. program in sustainableinternational development imparts theknowledge and skills necessary to designand to manage local, regional, national, orinternational development. Students in theSID program examine models ofdevelopment, considering whether they areeffective, whether they reduce poverty andinequality, and whether they raise thequality of life. Students consider the stateof world development, probe issues thataffect future generations, and broaden theskills necessary to plan, negotiate,implement, monitor, and evaluatedevelopment programs. Students enjoy ayear in residence studying with seniorresearchers and field-level developmentpractitioners, as well as a second-year fieldproject, internship, or advanced studyapplying and evaluating methods andmodels of development. A one-yearaccelerated track is available for those whohave at least five years of mid-levelmanagement experience in the developmentfield.

The M.S. in International Health Policy andThe M.S. in International Health Policy andThe M.S. in International Health Policy andThe M.S. in International Health Policy andThe M.S. in International Health Policy andManagementManagementManagementManagementManagementThe one-year M.S. degree combines theplanning, management, and health policyexpertise found at Heller in an internationalcontext, training young professionals toplay increasingly responsible roles in thehealth and well-being of the world’s poorestchildren and families. They will do this bypursuing careers in health policy, planningand policy implementation in governmenthealth ministries and planning agencies,multilateral and bilateral developmentagencies and in NGOs.

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Admission

The Heller M.B.A. ProgramThe Heller M.B.A. ProgramThe Heller M.B.A. ProgramThe Heller M.B.A. ProgramThe Heller M.B.A. ProgramThe Heller M.B.A (human service) programaccepts applications to its 15-month, full-time option on a rolling basis and reviewsan applicant’s file as it becomes complete.The full-time program begins each year inJune or September. Applicants to the HellerM.B.A. part-time option are required tocomplete their files at least one monthprior to the official start date of the desiredentry semester. Application requirementsand procedures for the full- and part-timeoptions are the same. All applicants mustsubmit the completed and signedapplication form and fee, statement ofpurpose, management problem analysis,transcripts, test scores, letters ofrecommendation, and professional resume/CV.

Applicants to the M.B.A. (human services)program must submit official test scoresfrom the Graduate Management AdmissionsTest (GMAT). The test must be takenwithin five years of the application andmust be submitted directly to The HellerSchool from ETS using our ETSinstitutional code: 3097. Although theapplication process is very competitive, TheHeller School does not cite minimum scorerequirements, as test results are evaluatedin conjunction with an applicant’seducational background and professionalexperience. Further information on theGMAT can be obtained at www.gmat.org/gmac.

International applicants whose nativelanguage is not English must submit proofof English language proficiency. Officialscores from the TOEFL (Test of English as aForeign Language) or the IELTS(International English Language TestingSystem) test are preferred. Furtherinformation about these tests can be foundat www.toefl.org and www.ielts.org.

The M.A./SID ProgramThe M.A./SID ProgramThe M.A./SID ProgramThe M.A./SID ProgramThe M.A./SID ProgramThe M.A./SID program accepts applicationson a rolling basis and reviews an applicant’sfile as it becomes complete. The programbegins each year in the fall, so applicantsare advised to complete their applicationsin the beginning of the year (January/February). All applicants must submit thecompleted and signed application form andfee (the application fee is waived forapplicants from developing countries andalumni of volunteer service organizationssuch as the Peace Corps), statement ofpurpose, transcripts, test scores (ifapplicable), letters of recommendation, andprofessional resume/CV. A problemstatement is also required for applicants tothe M.A./SID one-year, accelerated-trackoption.

Standardized test scores are not required ofapplicants to the M.A. program, althoughinternational applicants whose nativelanguage is not English must submit proofof English language proficiency. Officialscores from the TOEFL (Test of English as aForeign Language) or the IELTS(International English Language TestingSystem) test are preferred, but the testrequirement may be waived if an approvedalternate confirmation of languageproficiency is presented to the Office ofAdmissions. Further information aboutthese tests can be found at www.toefl.organd www.ielts.org.

The M.S./International Health Policy andThe M.S./International Health Policy andThe M.S./International Health Policy andThe M.S./International Health Policy andThe M.S./International Health Policy andManagement ProgramManagement ProgramManagement ProgramManagement ProgramManagement ProgramThe M.S. program accepts applications on arolling basis and reviews an applicant’s fileas it becomes complete. The program beginseach year in the fall*, so applicants areadvised to complete their applications inthe beginning of the year (January/February). All applicants must submit thecompleted and signed application form andfee (the application fee is waived forapplicants from developing countries andalumni of volunteer service organizationssuch as the Peace Corps), statement ofpurpose, transcripts, test scores (ifapplicable), letters of recommendation, andprofessional resume/CV.

Standardized test scores are not required ofapplicants to the M.A. program, althoughinternational applicants whose nativelanguage is not English must submit proofof English language proficiency. Officialscores from the TOEFL (Test of English as aForeign Language) or the IELTS(International English Language TestingSystem) test are preferred, but the testrequirement may be waived if an approvedalternate confirmation of languageproficiency is presented to the Office ofAdmissions. Further information aboutthese tests can be found at www.toefl.org orwww.ielts.org.

*Please note that students without a strongbackground in economics and statistics maybe required as part of their admission tocomplete a summer enrichment course thatbegins in mid-July of each year.

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Application materials and detailedprocedures for each degree program maybe obtained by contacting The HellerSchool Office of Admissions, BrandeisUniversity, MS 035, P.O. Box 549110,Waltham, MA 02454-9110 and may also befound on the website or by contacting theOffice of Admissions at 781-736-3820 [email protected]. Allapplications should demonstrate acommitment to addressing some of theworld’s most pressing social issues as wellas a readiness to take on graduate-levelstudies.

Application deadline for the Ph.D. programin social policy is January 2. Applications tothe M.B.A., M.A., and M.S. programs arereviewed on a rolling basis, and applicationsare accepted each year until the incomingclass is full.

Test Scores and DeadlinesTest Scores and DeadlinesTest Scores and DeadlinesTest Scores and DeadlinesTest Scores and Deadlines

The Ph.D. ProgramThe Ph.D. ProgramThe Ph.D. ProgramThe Ph.D. ProgramThe Ph.D. ProgramApplicants to the Ph.D. in social policyprogram must submit application materialsby January 2 for a fall start (September). Theapplication process and requirements forfull-time and part-time applicants are thesame. All applicants must submit acompleted and signed application form withfee, statement of purpose, writing sample,transcripts, test scores, letters ofrecommendation, and resume.

Applicants to the Ph.D. in social policyprogram must submit test results of theGraduate Record Examination (GRE). Thetest must be taken within five years of theapplication and must be submitted directlyto The Heller School from ETS using theETS Institutional Code: 3097. Although theapplication process is very competitive, TheHeller School does not cite minimum scorerequirements, as test results are evaluatedin conjunction with an applicant’seducational background and professionalexperience. Further information on the GREcan be obtained at www.gre.org.

International applicants whose nativelanguage is not English must submit proofof English Language proficiency. Officialscores from the TOEFL (Test of English as aForeign Language) or the IELTS(International English Language TestingSystem) test are preferred. Furtherinformation about these tests can be foundat www.toefl.org and www.ielts.org.

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The privilege of auditing courses withoutpaying a fee is extended to all regularlyenrolled full-time graduate students. Nocourses may be audited without thepermission of the instructor. Auditorsmay not take examinations or expectevaluation from the instructor. No creditis given for an audited course.


Students are allowed to drop courses afterthe end of the online registration period. Todo so, an Add/Drop Form is obtained fromand returned to The Heller School office ofstudent records. Courses must be droppedby the deadline established in the AcademicCalendar.

Grades and Course StandardsGrades and Course StandardsGrades and Course StandardsGrades and Course StandardsGrades and Course Standards

Graduate students are expected to maintainrecords of distinction in all courses. Lettergrades will be used in all courses formaster’s degree-level students. Doctoralstudents receive “satisfactory” or“unsatisfactory.”

Any letter grade below B- is consideredunsatisfactory. A course in which thestudent receives an unsatisfactory gradewill not be counted toward graduate credit.Students will need to work out with theirprograms how an unsatisfactory mark in arequired course will be handled.


A student who has not completed theresearch or written work for any coursemay receive an EI (excused incomplete) or afailing grade at the discretion of the courseinstructor. A student who receives an EImust satisfactorily complete the work ofthe course in which the incomplete wasgiven in order to receive credit for thecourse. An incomplete must be made up nolater than the end of the term following theterm in which it was received. An EI that isnot resolved within the stated time limitswill automatically become a permanentincomplete (I).

The Heller School for Social Policy and Management

Academic Residency RequirementsAcademic Residency RequirementsAcademic Residency RequirementsAcademic Residency RequirementsAcademic Residency Requirements

Residence requirements for all Hellerdegrees are computed by determining theamount of registration for credit and thetuition charges. Part-time students pursuingpart-time programs of study for creditcomplete their residence requirementswhen their fractional programs total theamount required of a full-time student.

Ph.D. ProgramPh.D. ProgramPh.D. ProgramPh.D. ProgramPh.D. ProgramFull-time students have a two-yearresidency period and must finish allrequirements for the degree in 10 years.Part-time students have a three-yearresidency period and have 12 years to finishall degree requirements. Students in thejoint doctoral program in social policy andsociology have a three-year residency periodand must finish all requirements for thedegree in 10 years.

M.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramFull-time students have a 15-monthresidency period. Part-time students areexpected to enroll in two courses persemester. Full-time and part-time studentsmust complete all degree requirementswithin six years. Students in the dualM.B.A. (human services)/M.A. in Jewishprofessional leadership have a 27-monthresidency period.

M.A. ProgramM.A. ProgramM.A. ProgramM.A. ProgramM.A. ProgramStudents have a one-year residencyrequirement and must complete all degreerequirements within five years.

M.S. ProgramM.S. ProgramM.S. ProgramM.S. ProgramM.S. ProgramStudents have a one-year residencyrequirement and must complete all degreerequirements within five years.

Full-Time Resident StudentsFull-Time Resident StudentsFull-Time Resident StudentsFull-Time Resident StudentsFull-Time Resident Students

A full-time graduate student is one whodevotes his/her entire time, during thecourse of the academic year, to a program ofgraduate work at Brandeis University.

A full-time program may include acombination of teaching and researchassistance and other work leading to thefulfillment of degree requirements, such aspreparation for qualifying, comprehensive,and final examinations; supervised readingand research; Ph.D. dissertations; andregular coursework.

For complete information about academicregulations governing The Heller School’sPh.D., M.B.A., M.S., and M.A. programs,refer to the Academic Policies andProcedures documents for each degree,available from The Heller School office ofstudent records.


The Heller School reviews students’academic progress annually. Satisfactoryacademic progress in a program is essentialto maintain one’s eligibility for funding.Superior performance at BrandeisUniversity is essential. Academicinsufficiency or failure to make suitableprogress toward the degree may requirewithdrawal.

Requirements for the DegreeRequirements for the DegreeRequirements for the DegreeRequirements for the DegreeRequirements for the Degree

Detailed information about therequirements for the degree programsoffered by The Heller School can be foundon page 385 of this Bulletin.


Every resident, post-resident, andcontinuation student must register at thebeginning of each term, whether attendingregular courses of study, carrying onresearch or independent reading, writing athesis or dissertation, or utilizing anyacademic service or facility of theUniversity. Registration requiresenrollment in a course—whether a regularcourse, independent research, or a statuscourse for post-resident and continuationstudents.

Students work closely with their advisors inplanning their program of study. Allstudents file an Individualized LearningPlan (ILP) with The Heller School’s office ofstudent records. At the end of theregistration period for each term (see“Academic Calendar” for specific date), noadditional courses may be added to astudent’s schedule and enrollment isconsidered to be final, unless a studentformally drops a course prior to the dropdeadline.

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A full-time resident student must take aminimum of 12 credits per term unlessotherwise approved by his or her programdirector. An accelerated program of study orpayment of more than the full-time tuitionrate in any single academic year may notsatisfy the minimum residence requirementfor any degree.

Part-Time Resident StudentsPart-Time Resident StudentsPart-Time Resident StudentsPart-Time Resident StudentsPart-Time Resident Students

A part-time graduate student is one whodevotes less than the entire time to aprogram of graduate work at BrandeisUniversity. Part-time students are expectedto enroll in two courses per term unlessotherwise approved by their programdirector.

Students receiving financial aid from theUniversity who wish to change their statusfrom full-time to part-time residency mustrequest permission to do so from theirprogram director and file their change ofstatus with The Heller School office ofadmissions and financial aid with anexplanation of why full-time study is nolonger possible.


A graduate student who has completedresidence requirements and who needs toutilize the full range of academic servicesand University facilities while completingdegree requirements is a post-residentstudent. Post-resident students mustenroll in a status course (CONT 500) asthey are considered to be full-time students.


A doctoral student who has completed alldegree requirements (including thedissertation proposal hearing) except thedissertation is eligible for continuationstatus. A student in this category mustenroll on a full-time basis (CONT 500).Full-time continuation students are eligiblefor University health insurance, borrowingprivileges in the Library, a computeraccount, use of gym facilities, and purchaseof a parking sticker.

A student must be registered and enrolledin the term(s) in which the dissertation isdefended and submitted to The HellerSchool office of student records.

M.A. students are considered full-timecontinuation students during their secondyear when engaged in their field projects.


Properly qualified applicants who wish totake courses without matriculating into adegree program may be admitted. Specialstudents are not eligible for Universityloans, scholarships, fellowships, or teachingor research assistantships. Special studentswho later wish to change their status tothat of part-time or full-time studentsworking for a degree must apply foradmission as resident students. No morethan two courses taken for credit may betransferable if the student is admitted toone of The Heller School’s degree programs.


Students may petition for a leave ofabsence. The petition must have theapproval of their program director. Leavesof absence up to one year will normally begranted to students. Leaves of absencebeyond one year are extended only formedical reasons. Any student wishing toextend the leave of absence must submit awritten request with medicaldocumentation before the leave expires. Ifthere are outstanding Incompletes when astudent begins a leave, the student will notbe allowed to re-register until the missingwork has been completed.


A student who wishes to withdrawvoluntarily from The Heller School during asemester must do so in writing to theprogram director and must file his or herrequest with the office of student recordsbeforebeforebeforebeforebefore the last day of instruction of thesemester. Failure to notify in writing of awithdrawal may subject the student to lossof eligibility for refunds in accordance withthe refund schedule outlined in the “Feesand Expenses” section. Permission towithdraw voluntarily will not be granted ifthe student has not discharged all financialobligations to the University or has notmade financial arrangements satisfactory toThe Office of Student Financial Services.When a student withdraws during or at theend of a semester, course enrollments arenot expunged from his/her record, rather agrade of W (“dropped”) is entered for eachcourse.

Students who are obliged to register and failto do so by the appropriate deadline or whofail to pay their bill will be administrativelywithdrawn. They may be readmitted (seebelow) for study in a subsequent term, butnot for the term in which they werewithdrawn for failure to register. Belatedlyfulfilling financial obligations will notnegate the effects of administrativewithdrawal.



A student who has not been enrolled in TheHeller School for more than one year andwho did not obtain a leave of absenceshould file an application for readmissionand will be charged the readmission fee.The student’s program will determine ineach case whether a student should bereadmitted. If the program’s requirementshave changed during the student’s absenceor the student is not deemed current in hisor her field of study, the program mayrequire the student to repeat or supplementprevious academic requirements includingqualifying exams. When a student isreinstated, he or she will be informed ofcurrent status regarding credits and time todegree.


A full-time graduate student at BrandeisUniversity may enroll in one graduatecourse each term at Boston College, BostonUniversity, or Tufts University. The HellerSchool has cross-registration agreementswith MIT, UMass, Boston, and BentleyCollege School of Business Administration.Information on courses for cross-registration at each of the host institutionsis available at the graduate school office ofeach institution.

A student who wishes to enroll in a courseat one of these institutions should consultwith the instructor in the particular courseand should expect to satisfy theprerequisites and requirements normallyrequired for admission to the course,including adherence to the academiccalendar of that course.

A student at Brandeis University whowishes to enroll in a graduate course at oneof the host institutions should obtain across-registration petition from The HellerSchool office of student records, and shouldpresent this petition to the office of theregistrar of the host institution. Thecompleted petition should be returned toThe Heller School office of student recordsprior to the deadline established in theAcademic Calendar.

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Fees and Expenses


Orientation Fee: $35 per year.Orientation Fee: $35 per year.Orientation Fee: $35 per year.Orientation Fee: $35 per year.Orientation Fee: $35 per year.

Graduate Activity Fee: $33 per year.Graduate Activity Fee: $33 per year.Graduate Activity Fee: $33 per year.Graduate Activity Fee: $33 per year.Graduate Activity Fee: $33 per year.

Student Health Services Fee: $537 per year.Student Health Services Fee: $537 per year.Student Health Services Fee: $537 per year.Student Health Services Fee: $537 per year.Student Health Services Fee: $537 per year.(optional)(optional)(optional)(optional)(optional)Entitles the full-time graduate student touse of Health Services.

Student Health Insurance Plan (singleStudent Health Insurance Plan (singleStudent Health Insurance Plan (singleStudent Health Insurance Plan (singleStudent Health Insurance Plan (singlecoverage): $1,648 per year (estimated).coverage): $1,648 per year (estimated).coverage): $1,648 per year (estimated).coverage): $1,648 per year (estimated).coverage): $1,648 per year (estimated).All three-quarter or full-time students arerequired by state law to show certificationof health insurance. Students withoutinsurance of their own must purchase theStudent Health Insurance Plan through theUniversity. The fee is payable prior toregistration, and no portion is refundable.Student insurance is optional for specialstudents. Additional insurance options,including family coverage, are described inA Guide to University Health Services,which is available from Health Services.

Parking Fee: $35-150 per year.Parking Fee: $35-150 per year.Parking Fee: $35-150 per year.Parking Fee: $35-150 per year.Parking Fee: $35-150 per year.Payable annually at fall registration forprivilege of parking an automobile oncampus. Fee varies with assigned parkingarea.

Late Fee: $100, or 2% of the outstandingLate Fee: $100, or 2% of the outstandingLate Fee: $100, or 2% of the outstandingLate Fee: $100, or 2% of the outstandingLate Fee: $100, or 2% of the outstandingbalance, whichever is greater.balance, whichever is greater.balance, whichever is greater.balance, whichever is greater.balance, whichever is greater.A student who defaults in the payment ofindebtedness to the University shall besubject to suspension, dismissal, and refusalof a transfer of credits or issuance of anofficial transcript. In addition, theUniversity may refer the debt to an outsidecollection agency. The student isresponsible for costs associated with thecollection of the debt.

Such indebtedness includes, but is notlimited to, delinquency of a borrower inrepaying a loan administered by the studentloan office and the inability of that office tocollect such a loan because the borrowerhas discharged the indebtedness throughbankruptcy proceedings. If the student is adegree, certificate, or diploma candidate, hisor her name will be stricken from the rolls.

A student who has been suspended ordismissed for nonpayment of indebtednessto the University may not be reinstateduntil such indebtedness is paid in full.

Final Doctoral Fee: $235.Final Doctoral Fee: $235.Final Doctoral Fee: $235.Final Doctoral Fee: $235.Final Doctoral Fee: $235.This fee covers all costs for the year inwhich the Ph.D. degree will be conferred,including the costs for the full publishingservices for the dissertation; publication ofthe abstract of the dissertation inDissertation Abstracts; issuance of aLibrary of Congress number, appropriatelibrary cards, and deposit of the dissertation

in digital format at the Library of Congress;three xerographic softbound copies (for theauthor, department, and Library); and amicrofiche for the Brandeis Library. Thefinal doctoral fee also covers the cost of thediploma.

Note: All candidates for the Ph.D. degreemust pay the $235 final doctoral fee at theOffice of Student Financial Services beforethey file their application for degree withthe Office of the University Registrar.


The only fee that may be refundable, inpart, is the tuition fee. No refund of thetuition fee will be made because of illness,absence, or dismissal during the academicyear. A student who is withdrawing mustnotify The Heller School’s senioradministrative officer in writing; refundswill be based on the date of notification andcalculated in accordance with thefollowing:

1. Tuition1. Tuition1. Tuition1. Tuition1. TuitionWithdrawalBefore the opening day of instruction: 100%of the term’s tuition.

On or before the second Friday followingthe opening day of instruction: 75% of theterm’s tuition.

On or before the fifth Friday following theopening day of instruction: 50% of theterm’s tuition.


Requests for refunds should be addressed tothe Office of Student Financial Services.

2. Scholarship2. Scholarship2. Scholarship2. Scholarship2. ScholarshipIn the case of a scholarship student whowithdraws, the student’s account will becredited with the same proportion of theterm scholarship as charged for tuition:75% if the student leaves on or before thesecond Friday; 50% on or before the fifthFriday and no refund thereafter.

3. Stafford Loans3. Stafford Loans3. Stafford Loans3. Stafford Loans3. Stafford LoansIn compliance with federal law, specialrefund arrangements apply to studentsreceiving aid under Title IV. Contact TheHeller School assistant director foradmissions and financial aid for additionalinformation.

Tuition and FeesTuition and FeesTuition and FeesTuition and FeesTuition and Fees

The following tuition and fees are in effectfor the 2006-07 academic year. Thesefigures are subject to annual revision by theBrandeis Board of Trustees.

Payment of tuition and other fees is due onAugust 11, 2006, for the fall semester andJanuary 5, 2007, for the spring semester. Astudent who has not paid such fees by theday of registration will be refused theprivilege of registration. A late fee will beassessed to all student accounts withoutstanding balances after the stated duedate. The amount of the late fee will be$100, or 2% of the outstanding balance,whichever is greater.

Application fee: $55Application fee: $55Application fee: $55Application fee: $55Application fee: $55Payable by all applicants for admission atthe time the application for admission issubmitted.

Program fee (M.A./SID only): $650Program fee (M.A./SID only): $650Program fee (M.A./SID only): $650Program fee (M.A./SID only): $650Program fee (M.A./SID only): $650Payable by all SID students in the fall oftheir second year.


Ph.D. ProgramFull-time: $32,951 per yearPost-resident: $2,058 per yearContinuation: $1,031 per yearPart-time: $2,825 per course

M.B.A./M.M. ProgramFull-time: $16,476 per semester (fourconsecutive semesters program)Part-time: $2,825 per course

M.A./SID Program$32,951 for first year$1,031 continuation fee for second year


Returned Check Fee: $25 per incident.Returned Check Fee: $25 per incident.Returned Check Fee: $25 per incident.Returned Check Fee: $25 per incident.Returned Check Fee: $25 per incident.A bank service fee will be charged to astudent’s account if a payment or a checknegotiated through Brandeis is returned bythe bank for any reason.

Transcript Fee: $5.Transcript Fee: $5.Transcript Fee: $5.Transcript Fee: $5.Transcript Fee: $5.Students, former students, and graduatesshould request official transcripts of theirrecords from the Office of the UniversityRegistrar, Kutz Hall. Students are entitledto 20 formal transcripts of their academicwork without charge. A charge of $5 will bemade for each subsequent transcript.Requests by mail for transcripts must beaccompanied by a check in the correctamount payable to Brandeis University.Official transcripts will be issued only tothose students whose University financialrecords are in order.

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A student who drops courses on the percourse tuition charge basis, is allowed arefund following this schedule:

1. Full semester-long coursesBefore the opening day of instructionthrough the last day of the registrationperiod (see the Academic Calendar): 100%of the dropped course’s tuition fee.

On or before the fifth Friday following theopening day of instruction: 50% of thedropped course’s tuition fee.After the fifth Friday following the openingday of instruction: no refund.

2. Module courses

On or before the second Friday of moduleinstruction (see the Academic Calendar):100% of the dropped course’s tuition fee.




Ten-month living expenses in the Walthamarea for a single individual on aneconomical budget are estimated to rangefrom $9,000-16,000. Limited housing isavailable in the University’s graduateresidence halls. Costs for on-campushousing range from approximately $3,150-3,480 per semester for a single person.Graduate housing includes kitchenfacilities, but students may also purchaseUniversity meal plans.

Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts inSustainable International DevelopmentSustainable International DevelopmentSustainable International DevelopmentSustainable International DevelopmentSustainable International Development

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents must successfully complete eight full-semester orequivalent module courses and a master’s project. In the two-yearprogram, students take required full- and half-semester coursesthat concentrate on poverty, community development, gender,and the environment for the first year. During spring semester,students work with a primary advisor to plan a second-yearmaster’s project that can be an internship at a developmentorganization, field-based project, or advanced study at Brandeis.In the second year, students must complete a master’s paperunder the supervision of a Brandeis advisor. All students returnto campus at the end of the second year to share the results oftheir master’s projects at a capstone week.

The one-year accelerated track M.A. in sustainable internationaldevelopment exempts a select group of advanced developmentpractitioners from the second-year internship while raising theacademic requirements for them during their year-in-residence.Accelerated track students enter with all other incomingstudents in late August and fulfill all course requirements for theexisting program over the fall and spring semesters. Studentspursuing the accelerated track are required to write a master’spaper during the year-in-residence that applies developmenttheory and skills to solving a real development problem recentlyencountered in their own work. Students will propose the topicas part of their application to the program.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementOne year in residence as a full-time student.

Master’s ProjectMaster’s ProjectMaster’s ProjectMaster’s ProjectMaster’s ProjectThe master’s paper is required for the granting of the degree.


The Heller School attempts to assist asmany students as possible in securingfinancial aid, although it is expected thatcandidates for admission will explore avariety of outside funding sources, such asprivate scholarships, state scholarships, andG.I. Bill benefits. The Heller School offersscholarships and fellowships that areawarded on the basis of financial need andacademic merit. These grants rarely coverthe full cost of study plus living expenses,but, in combination with Stafford Loans,make up the typical aid package. Part-timestudents are not eligible to receivescholarships or fellowships from The HellerSchool.

For more information about fellowships,scholarships, and loans for all of our degreeprograms, visit the The Heller School’swebsite at www.heller.brandeis.edu, orcontact the appropriate admissions office.


See the School’s catalog for full facultylisting.

Requirements for the Degree of Master of BusinessRequirements for the Degree of Master of BusinessRequirements for the Degree of Master of BusinessRequirements for the Degree of Master of BusinessRequirements for the Degree of Master of BusinessAdministration (Human Services)Administration (Human Services)Administration (Human Services)Administration (Human Services)Administration (Human Services)

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents must successfully complete 17 full-semester or equivalentmodule courses as approved by the program director: 12 inmanagement, one in policy, three in a concentration, and one and onehalf as a management or policy elective. Students may opt toconcentrate in health care; child, youth, and family services; generalhuman services; or sustainable development.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementStudents must be in residence for a minimum of 15 months: oneacademic year and two summers, beginning in June.

Team Consulting ProjectTeam Consulting ProjectTeam Consulting ProjectTeam Consulting ProjectTeam Consulting ProjectStudents must complete a team consulting project, including awritten report and oral presentation. Working under the supervisionof a faculty advisor, teams of three to five students providemanagement consulting services to a community-based health orhuman services agency during a two-and-a-half to three-monthperiod.

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Requirements for the Dual Degree of Master of Arts/Requirements for the Dual Degree of Master of Arts/Requirements for the Dual Degree of Master of Arts/Requirements for the Dual Degree of Master of Arts/Requirements for the Dual Degree of Master of Arts/Master of Business Administration (Hornstein-HellerMaster of Business Administration (Hornstein-HellerMaster of Business Administration (Hornstein-HellerMaster of Business Administration (Hornstein-HellerMaster of Business Administration (Hornstein-HellerSchool for Social Policy and Management M.A./M.B.A.School for Social Policy and Management M.A./M.B.A.School for Social Policy and Management M.A./M.B.A.School for Social Policy and Management M.A./M.B.A.School for Social Policy and Management M.A./M.B.A.Program)Program)Program)Program)Program)

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThis program prepares professional leaders with the fullcomplement of business and nonprofit skills, as well asspecialized knowledge of Judaic studies and contemporary Jewishlife. The program blends The Heller School’s managementcurriculum with the Hornstein Program’s integrated approach toJewish leadership training. Graduates of the dual degree programreceive two master’s degrees: a Master of Arts in Jewishcommunity leadership from the Hornstein Program and anM.B.A. from The Heller School for Social Policy andManagement.

The dual degree is comprised of 20 courses, completed in fivesemesters, including the summer between years one and two.Roughly half of these courses are in Heller and half in Hornstein.In addition, students are required to successfully complete asupervised field experience in a Boston-area Jewish organizationand a team consulting project for a local agency.

AdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmissionStudents applying to this program must demonstrate professionaland academic capability and the capacity for sustaining anintensive program of study. Applicants must submit a singleapplication to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Supervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised Field ExperienceSupervised fieldwork is an integral part of the HornsteinProgram. These intensive and powerful professional experiencesat local and regional agencies help students develop practicalskills, learn to turn theory into action, and become self-reflectivepractitioners.

Foster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeFoster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary Jewish LifeAn intensive examination of contemporary issues in Israelisociety and its relationship with Diaspora communities.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe residence requirement is five semesters of full-time study orthe equivalent thereof in part-time study.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementAll students are expected to know the Hebrew alphabet prior tobeginning their studies. Fluency in Hebrew at a level comparableto two years of college training is required for graduation.Students not meeting this requirement upon entrance arerequired to enroll in courses in Hebrew language in their firstyear and, if necessary, during the summer after the first year. Anintensive four-week Hebrew preparatory program is available tostudents in the summer prior to their enrollment through theBrandeis Hebrew Language Summer Institute and is highlyrecommended.


Seminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesSeminar on Contemporary Jewish IssuesA mandatory bi-weekly seminar, planned and coordinated withstudent involvement, provides for discussion of central issues inJewish communal life and brings students face to face withvisionary leaders from around the country.....


Milender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipMilender Seminar in Jewish Communal LeadershipStudents participate in a three-day seminar about Jewish communalleadership with an outstanding leader of the Jewish communal world.

Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inInternational Health Policy and ManagementInternational Health Policy and ManagementInternational Health Policy and ManagementInternational Health Policy and ManagementInternational Health Policy and Management

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents must successfully complete 10 full-semester or equivalentmodule courses. Students may decide to focus on either a policy trackor a management track. Students must also take workshops duringthe winter break that include short two- to three- day sessions tobuild personal competencies useful to management, including self-analysis of management style, interpersonal communications, andexercises in delegating tasks or in mediating conflict. Participatoryskill-building workshops complement classroom learning abouthealth management and human resource management. The Master ofScience culminates in a capstone seminar in which students focus ona particular issue and apply the analytical and managerial skills thatthey are developing to a specific problem.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementOne year in residence as a full-time student.

Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy inSocial PolicySocial PolicySocial PolicySocial PolicySocial Policy

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents entering the Ph.D. program in social policy must complete atotal of 15 courses as approved by the program director. Successfulcompletion of a dissertation seminar related to one’s area ofconcentration is also required. Students may specialize in health(including substance abuse); children, youth, and families; and assetsand inequalities.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence for the Doctor of Philosophy in social policyis two years.

Qualifying PaperQualifying PaperQualifying PaperQualifying PaperQualifying PaperUpon completion of coursework, each student must complete anintegrative comprehensive paper. This paper is usually administeredat the end of the student’s fourth semester.

Dissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationA dissertation proposal should be submitted soon after thecomprehensive paper is completed. The dissertation committeeconsists of four members—at least two members from the Hellerfaculty and at least one member from outside of The Heller School oroutside the University. Students may elect to write the dissertationin either a three-paper academic-journal format or the monographformat. To be granted the degree, the student is required to defend thedissertation in a public final oral examination.


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Requirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofRequirements for the Joint Degree of Doctor ofPhilosophy in Social Policy and SociologyPhilosophy in Social Policy and SociologyPhilosophy in Social Policy and SociologyPhilosophy in Social Policy and SociologyPhilosophy in Social Policy and Sociology

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents entering the joint Ph.D. program in social policy andsociology are expected to complete a total of 18 courses. At leastnine of these courses must be offered by the Brandeis sociologydepartment—six of these courses must be graduate seminars andthe remaining three may be advanced undergraduate/graduateseminars or directed readings; at least one of these must be asociology theory course. A minimum of nine courses must betaken within The Heller School and at least one of these coursesmust be on research methodology (e.g., HS 401b ResearchMethods). In addition, in their first year, students are required toparticipate in a year-long, noncredit proseminar in the sociologydepartment that introduces the program’s faculty and theirresearch interests. Students are also required to take a noncreditdissertation seminar at the Heller School for two semesters.

Students are assigned advisors from the sociology departmentand from The Heller School. Advisors in both departments worktogether with students to assure appropriate coherency in theirprogram of courses. An interdepartmental meeting betweenadvisors and students should take place at least once a year.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence for the joint degree of Doctor ofPhilosophy in social policy and sociology is three years.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementThere is no foreign language requirement for the joint Ph.D.degree.


Qualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsQualifying ExaminationsEach student must complete a “comprehensive paper” as required inThe Heller School curriculum. Students must also show competencein two areas of sociology, as certified through the Guidance-Accreditation Committee (GAC) process (the sociology departmentequivalent of comprehensive exams). Students elect two areas ofinterest and develop a contractual set of requirements with a facultymember of each area. When both GACs are completed there is ameeting (typically one to two hours) to discuss the student’sinterests, directions in the field, and the upcoming dissertation.

Dissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and the Final Oral ExaminationA dissertation proposal should be submitted soon after thecomprehensive examination and GACs are completed. Thedissertation committee should consist of five members—two facultymembers each from the sociology department and The Heller Schooland one outside member. The joint Ph.D. dissertation may beaccepted by the sociology department and The Heller School upon therecommendation of the dissertation committee. To be granted thedegree, the student is required to defend the dissertation in a publicfinal oral examination.

Special Notes Relating to the Doctoral ProgramSpecial Notes Relating to the Doctoral ProgramSpecial Notes Relating to the Doctoral ProgramSpecial Notes Relating to the Doctoral ProgramSpecial Notes Relating to the Doctoral Program

Students enrolled in the Ph.D. program in social policy may elect topursue a joint master’s degree in women’s and gender studies & socialpolicy, with the program director’s permission as well as theagreement of the women’s and gender studies program. This degreeoption replaces a master’s degree in social policy in the student’sprogram and is generally entered prior to the award of a doctoraldegree in social policy. The joint degree provides students anopportunity to mesh The Heller School’s social policy research andanalytical training with issues that affect women and gender. Thejoint M.A is for a select group of students interested in pursuing anadditional interdisciplinary perspective. Students in the programmust be willing to do additional coursework, take part in aproseminar, and write a master’s thesis.

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Listed on the following pages are graduatecourses of instruction for the Heller Schoolfor Social Policy and Management. Coursesmeet for three hours a week unlessotherwise specified.

Most courses are available to all studentsqualified to take them. Access to somecourses is governed by the signature of theinstructor. Other courses impose anumerical limit to preserve environmentalconditions suitable to the pedagogy theinstructor employs; students increase theirchances of gaining enrollment in suchcourses by participating in pre-enrollment.

Generally, a course is offered with thefrequency indicated at the end of itsdescription. The frequency may bedesignated as every semester, every year,every second year, every third year, or everyfourth year.

Courses numbered 100-199 are forundergraduate and graduate students; andcourses numbered 200 and above areprimarily for graduate students.Undergraduates may not enroll in coursesnumbered 200 or higher without thewritten permission of the instructor.




D Full-year course




A semester course carries one semestercourse credit (four semester-hour credits),while a year course carries two semestercourse credits (eight semester-hour credits).Exceptions are noted under the individualcourse descriptions. Certain courses do notcount for rate of work and do not carrycourse credit toward graduation.Occasionally, courses are awardedadditional semester-hour credits, yet countas only one semester course towardgraduation. All such courses are specificallyidentified in the course listing. Certaincourses require a laboratory course takenconcurrently.

A student may take either half of a full-yearcourse with a D suffix for credit with theapproval and consent of the courseinstructor on the appropriate formdesignated by the Office of the UniversityRegistrar. Students who enrolled in full-year courses in the fall term are continuedin the spring term automatically.




HS 104b American Health CareHS 104b American Health CareHS 104b American Health CareHS 104b American Health CareHS 104b American Health Care[ ss ]Examines and critically analyzes the UnitedStates health care system, emphasizing themajor trends and issues that have led to thecurrent sense of “crisis.” In addition toproviding a historical perspective, thiscourse will establish a context for analyzingthe current, varied approaches to healthcare reform. Usually offered every year.Mr. Altman and Mr. Thier

HS 110a Wealth and PovertyHS 110a Wealth and PovertyHS 110a Wealth and PovertyHS 110a Wealth and PovertyHS 110a Wealth and Poverty[ ss ]Examines why the gap between richer andpoorer citizens appears to be widening inthe United States and elsewhere, whatcould be done to reverse this trend, and howthe widening disparity affects major issuesof public policy. Usually offered every year.Mr. Shapiro

HS 120a Race and the LawHS 120a Race and the LawHS 120a Race and the LawHS 120a Race and the LawHS 120a Race and the Law[ ss ]This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken WMNS 120a inprevious years.Explores how race has been defined andused to uphold or undermine the principlesespoused in the Constitution and othersources of the law in the United States.Issues discussed range from treatment ofNative Americans at the nation’s birth tothe modern concept of affirmative action.One of our premises is that ideally the lawrepresents the synthesis of the narratives ofvarious elements of a society. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Hill

HS 124a Dilemmas of Long-Term CareHS 124a Dilemmas of Long-Term CareHS 124a Dilemmas of Long-Term CareHS 124a Dilemmas of Long-Term CareHS 124a Dilemmas of Long-Term Care[ ss ]Fifty million Americans have a disability.What kinds of help do they want? What arethe responsibilities of families, friends, andcommunities to help? Current U.S.approaches to service delivery, financing,and organization are reviewed andalternatives considered. Usually offeredevery second year.Mr. Leutz


HS 215f Corporate FinanceHS 215f Corporate FinanceHS 215f Corporate FinanceHS 215f Corporate FinanceHS 215f Corporate FinancePrerequisites: HS 251f and HS 246f. Meetsfor one-half semester and yields half-coursecredit. This course may not be repeated forcredit by students who have taken HS 215bin previous years.Introduces the modern theory of corporatefinance and the institutional background offinancial instruments and markets.Considers ways to measure value. Exploresalternative forms of financing and ways toanalyze them. Considers the financing toolsappropriate for for-profit and nonprofitorganizations.Mr. Friedman

HS 225a Fundraising and DevelopmentHS 225a Fundraising and DevelopmentHS 225a Fundraising and DevelopmentHS 225a Fundraising and DevelopmentHS 225a Fundraising and DevelopmentExamines the critical role of fundraisingand development in successful nonprofitorganizations. Students learn to analyze,plan, and evaluate a comprehensivefundraising program and to create elementsof a professional fundraising portfolio.Explores management and leadership issuesassociated with the rapidly changing field ofdevelopment and philanthropy.Mr. Whalen

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HS 229f Health Financing in DevelopingHS 229f Health Financing in DevelopingHS 229f Health Financing in DevelopingHS 229f Health Financing in DevelopingHS 229f Health Financing in DevelopingCountriesCountriesCountriesCountriesCountriesMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Examines the mobilization of resources forthe health system as a whole and thefunding of individual providers for healthservices in developing countries. Providesthe tools for examining broad reforms aswell as refinements of individualcomponents of the health care system.Mr. Shepard

HS 233a Managing Policy and PracticeHS 233a Managing Policy and PracticeHS 233a Managing Policy and PracticeHS 233a Managing Policy and PracticeHS 233a Managing Policy and PracticeChange in Health ServicesChange in Health ServicesChange in Health ServicesChange in Health ServicesChange in Health ServicesBegins with definitions of policy and howpolicy is made from both theoretical andpractical perspectives. Examines severalframeworks for analyzing policyimplementation and for planningimplementation strategies. Several sessionswill focus on the management skills andtools useful to planning and managing theimplementation of policy change. Studentswill have the opportunity to bringconceptual knowledge and skills together inanalysis of several case studies.Ms. Holcombe

HS 234f National Health Accounts:HS 234f National Health Accounts:HS 234f National Health Accounts:HS 234f National Health Accounts:HS 234f National Health Accounts:Applications to Low and Middle IncomeApplications to Low and Middle IncomeApplications to Low and Middle IncomeApplications to Low and Middle IncomeApplications to Low and Middle IncomeCountriesCountriesCountriesCountriesCountriesMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.National Health Accounts (NHA) is aglobally accepted framework and approachfor measuring total national healthexpenditure. Provides an overview of theconcepts and methodology of NHA.Students will understand the internationalclassification systems used to categorizehealth expenditures, be able to constructNHA tables, and understand the uses towhich NHA data can be put.Mr. Nandakumar

HS 236a International Health SystemHS 236a International Health SystemHS 236a International Health SystemHS 236a International Health SystemHS 236a International Health SystemStudies how global movements in dealingwith health have shaped health systems,the emerging challenges developingcountries are facing, and how these mightaffect health systems. Students will studythe link between health and development,how health systems are organized, howhealth care is financed, the role of publicand private sectors in providing health care,regulation, and consumer behavior.Mr. Nandakumar

HS 237f M.S. Capstone IHS 237f M.S. Capstone IHS 237f M.S. Capstone IHS 237f M.S. Capstone IHS 237f M.S. Capstone IMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Provides focused attention on health policyand management topics that are of specialsignificance and require in-depthexploration. Uses fundamental and corereadings on each topic, supplemented bydescriptions and analyses of health careprograms and interventions relevant to eachtopic.Ms. Bhalotra

HS 238f M.S. Capstone IIHS 238f M.S. Capstone IIHS 238f M.S. Capstone IIHS 238f M.S. Capstone IIHS 238f M.S. Capstone IIMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Integrates all aspects of the M.Sc.curriculum. Management and policy aspectsin this course span mission, strategy, andoperations. Students are expected toincorporate lessons from their previouscoursework, including managementconcepts and techniques and policyframeworks to assess decision-making,planning, implementation, and evaluationissues at the organizational, institutional,and individual levels.Ms. Bhalotra

HS 239b International Health EconomicsHS 239b International Health EconomicsHS 239b International Health EconomicsHS 239b International Health EconomicsHS 239b International Health EconomicsAims at providing a rigorous economicframework that addresses positive andnormative issues in the economics of healthin developing countries. Topics coveredinclude: relationship between healthoutcomes and macro-economicperformance; micro-economics of healthcare and insurance markets includingdemand for health care services, insurance,supply of physician services, and othermedical services; normative analysis forhealth policy and projects including marketfailure and public intervention; andemerging issues in international health inlow in low-and middle-income countries.Usually offered every semester.Mr. Nandakumar

HS 241f Information System StrategiesHS 241f Information System StrategiesHS 241f Information System StrategiesHS 241f Information System StrategiesHS 241f Information System StrategiesMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Introduces students to fundamental issuesrelated to Management InformationSystems (MIS). Managers need anunderstanding of all of their organizationalfunctions along with ways to measure allaspects of business operations. For effectivemanagement, this ongoing flood ofinformation needs to be ordered, monitored,evaluated, processed, and utilized in anumber of ways. An effective MIS canprovide both a framework and a set of toolsto enable managers to accomplish each ofthese tasks in order to make properstrategic choices and informed decisions. Amajor part of our work will be to uncoverwhat types of information we need and howbest to measure and use this informationeffectively.Mr. Fournier

HS 242f Social EntrepreneurshipHS 242f Social EntrepreneurshipHS 242f Social EntrepreneurshipHS 242f Social EntrepreneurshipHS 242f Social EntrepreneurshipMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.The field of social entrepreneurship isrelatively new. It involves creating newventures that pursue the dual missions ofsocial benefit and financial return oninvestment. There are nonprofit, for-profit,and hybrid social enterprise ventures thathave a social mission and aim to befinancially self-sufficient or are profit-driven. The field is innovative inmanagement approaches to social problems.It is also focused on social issues amenableto these approaches. The field is moreinvolved in social investment than incharitable giving, looking for practical waysto get sustainable social change. Sincesocial enterprises generally start small,basic issues are planning for their socialimpact, scale, replication, andsustainability. The aims of this course areto introduce the concepts andchallenges of social entrepreneurship whilealso providing the tools to be an effectivesocial entrepreneur.Staff

HS 244f Nonprofit Law, Governance, andHS 244f Nonprofit Law, Governance, andHS 244f Nonprofit Law, Governance, andHS 244f Nonprofit Law, Governance, andHS 244f Nonprofit Law, Governance, andStructureStructureStructureStructureStructureMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Covers the legal structures under whichnon-profit organizations are organized andthe responsibilities implied by thosestructures. Students learn the roles andresponsibilities of non-profit boards ofdirectors, ingredients for improving theeffectiveness of boards, and skills formanaging the board-staff relationship.Staff

HS 245f EconomicsHS 245f EconomicsHS 245f EconomicsHS 245f EconomicsHS 245f EconomicsMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Begins with the analysis of markets andintroduces the concept of market failure.Considers the theory of the firm,modifications necessary for mission-drivenorganizations, and special economic issuesthat arise for mission-driven organizations.Mr. Friedman

HS 246f StatisticsHS 246f StatisticsHS 246f StatisticsHS 246f StatisticsHS 246f StatisticsMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Presents students with an introduction tothe fundamentals of parametric statistics.Covers the essentials required for studentsto understand issues related tomeasurement and how to generatedescriptive information and statisticalanalyses from these measurements. Focusesprimarily on understanding the importanceof summary measures along with a study offundamental statistical distributions.Mr. Fournier


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HS 247f Evaluation for ManagersHS 247f Evaluation for ManagersHS 247f Evaluation for ManagersHS 247f Evaluation for ManagersHS 247f Evaluation for ManagersMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Focuses on program evaluation techniquesof interest to managers, including balancedscorecard methods, needs assessment,participatory evaluation methods, process/implementation analysis, impact analysis,cost-benefit analysis, and utilization-focused evaluation. These techniques arediscussed in the context of building“learning organizations” that enable theorganization and its managers to knowwhether they are succeeding.Mr. Hahn

HS 248b Financial ManagementHS 248b Financial ManagementHS 248b Financial ManagementHS 248b Financial ManagementHS 248b Financial ManagementPrerequisite: HS 251a.Develops students as educated consumersof financial information. Covers financialmanagement problems encountered bytoday’s human service professionals in areal-world perspective based on soundfinancial and accounting theory. Includestopics such as financial statement analysis,budget development and control, managinggrowth, cash flow management, andmanagement controls.Mr. McLaughlin

HS 249f Social Justice, Management, andHS 249f Social Justice, Management, andHS 249f Social Justice, Management, andHS 249f Social Justice, Management, andHS 249f Social Justice, Management, andPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Allows students the opportunity to explorethe management implications of“Knowledge Advancing Social Justice.”Examines historical and contemporarythinkers, justice issues, and managementactivities. Students grapple with the dailymanagement dilemmas faced by managersand change agents both inside and outsideorganizations.Ms. Bhalotra

HS 250a Financial AccountingHS 250a Financial AccountingHS 250a Financial AccountingHS 250a Financial AccountingHS 250a Financial AccountingDevelops a fundamental understanding offinancial accounting and reporting issues asthey apply to nonprofit and for-profitorganizations. Students will learn about theimportance of fiscal responsibility andintegrity in the efficient utilization of anorganization’s resources relative toorganizational goals. Accounting practicesthat are unique to nonprofit organizationswill be introduced, discussed anddifferentiated from those practicesemployed by for-profit entities. Emphasiswill be placed on interpreting financialstatements to understand how accountinginformation, in a variety of settings, can beutilized by decision makers.Ms. Anderson

HS 251f Managerial AccountingHS 251f Managerial AccountingHS 251f Managerial AccountingHS 251f Managerial AccountingHS 251f Managerial AccountingMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Provides general introduction to theconcepts, problems, and issues related tomanagerial accounting. Managerialaccounting predominantly addresses theinternal use of economic informationregarding the resources used in the processof producing goods and providing services.Fundamental aspects of cost behavior andcost accounting will be discussed, butalways from the perspective of the managerwho must make decisions rather than theaccountant who prepares the information.Ms. Anderson

HS 252b Strategic ManagementHS 252b Strategic ManagementHS 252b Strategic ManagementHS 252b Strategic ManagementHS 252b Strategic ManagementProvides students with the theoreticalconstructs and practical tools necessary tocreate and manage organizationsstrategically. Includes strategic process,organizational design, and development ofplanning tools and cycles. All studentsperform an applied strategic analysis for anactual organization.Ms. Babcock or Mr. McLaughlin

HS 253b Leadership and OrganizationalHS 253b Leadership and OrganizationalHS 253b Leadership and OrganizationalHS 253b Leadership and OrganizationalHS 253b Leadership and OrganizationalBehaviorBehaviorBehaviorBehaviorBehaviorFocuses on leadership and managingorganizations. Uses cases on a variety oforganizations to expose students toproblems and to improve their effectivenessin analyzing, diagnosing, and leading peoplein organizations. Students learnorganizational concepts, analyticframeworks, and models, and practice theirleadership skills in class. Uses casediscussions, simulations, role-playing,mini-lecturing, and experimental exercises.Provides an opportunity to developleadership skills through group work andreflection.Mr. Chilingerian

HS 254a Human Resource ManagementHS 254a Human Resource ManagementHS 254a Human Resource ManagementHS 254a Human Resource ManagementHS 254a Human Resource ManagementConsiders how human resourcemanagement might aid in achievingorganizational excellence. Focuses on thedevelopment of concepts and strategies thatcan increase your effectiveness indeveloping policies and practices toenhance the value of people in theorganizations you serve.Ms. Gittell

HS 255a Management Information SystemsHS 255a Management Information SystemsHS 255a Management Information SystemsHS 255a Management Information SystemsHS 255a Management Information SystemsExplores the role that information plays inachieving organizational objectives and howinformation systems can effectively managethe flow of information. Focuses attentionon assessing the informational needs oforganizations and their members and ondeveloping information systems for meetingthose needs.Mr. Fournier or Ms. Gittell

HS 256f Community Building for ManagersHS 256f Community Building for ManagersHS 256f Community Building for ManagersHS 256f Community Building for ManagersHS 256f Community Building for ManagersMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Focuses on the elasticity of the term“community building,” some historicalthemes, and how a term originally focusedmostly on neighborhood revival is now alsoused in the context of building stronger tiesamong people who share specific interestsand used by managers who would like toreinvent the workplace around communityprinciples. With community building jargonincreasingly entering into management andpublic policy literature, managers mustunderstand the parameters of this“movement” and acquaint themselves withsome of the skills and developments thatpeople doing this work have found useful.Mr. Hahn

HS 257a Financial and ManagerialHS 257a Financial and ManagerialHS 257a Financial and ManagerialHS 257a Financial and ManagerialHS 257a Financial and ManagerialAccountingAccountingAccountingAccountingAccountingStaff

HS 257f Conflict Resolution by NegotiationHS 257f Conflict Resolution by NegotiationHS 257f Conflict Resolution by NegotiationHS 257f Conflict Resolution by NegotiationHS 257f Conflict Resolution by NegotiationMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Develops in students an understanding ofthe nature, advantages, and limitations ofnegotiations as a conflict resolution tool.Provides a normative and practicalframework for pursuing a negotiationstrategy as a method of resolving disputes.Provides students with opportunities toapply this knowledge in a variety ofsimulated negotiation contexts. Finally,exposes students to feedback regarding theirnegotiation approaches via explicitinstructor evaluation and via the impact oftheir actions on their teammates andopponents.Mr. Prottas

HS 258a Operations Management in ServiceHS 258a Operations Management in ServiceHS 258a Operations Management in ServiceHS 258a Operations Management in ServiceHS 258a Operations Management in ServiceOrganizationsOrganizationsOrganizationsOrganizationsOrganizationsPrerequisite: HS 280a or 282a.Explores how operations management skillscan help organizations to deliver high-quality services while using resourcesefficiently. Students develop skillsincluding quality assessment, processmapping, productivity analysis, wait-timeanalysis, and scheduling.Ms. Gittell

HS 259a Topics in SustainableHS 259a Topics in SustainableHS 259a Topics in SustainableHS 259a Topics in SustainableHS 259a Topics in SustainableDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentTopics may include, but are not limited to,the following: household economics;culture, power, and development;masculinity and gender; HIV/AIDS as apublic policy issue; gender andglobalization; and theories of social change.Staff

HS 259f Topics in Sustainable DevelopmentHS 259f Topics in Sustainable DevelopmentHS 259f Topics in Sustainable DevelopmentHS 259f Topics in Sustainable DevelopmentHS 259f Topics in Sustainable DevelopmentMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Topics may include, but are not limited to,the following: household economics;culture, power, and development;masculinity and gender; HIV/AIDS as apublic policy issue; gender andglobalization; and theories of social change.Staff


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HS 260f Introduction to InternationalHS 260f Introduction to InternationalHS 260f Introduction to InternationalHS 260f Introduction to InternationalHS 260f Introduction to InternationalOrganizationsOrganizationsOrganizationsOrganizationsOrganizationsMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.A broad overview of major internationalorganizations: the United Nations System,the World Bank and International MonetaryFund, the World Trade Organization, andthe European Union. Examines theseorganizations from the perspective of NGOsand other civil society organizations, withparticular emphasis on access bycommunities to information, oversight ofpractices, and participation in decision-making. Usually offered every semester.Ms. Green

HS 261b Rights-Based Approaches toHS 261b Rights-Based Approaches toHS 261b Rights-Based Approaches toHS 261b Rights-Based Approaches toHS 261b Rights-Based Approaches toDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentServes two purposes: first, to providestudents with a solid understanding ofinternational human rights standards andsystems; and second, to explore in somedepth the implications of a rights-basedapproach to poverty and to development.Ms. Green

HS 262f Culture, Power, and DevelopmentHS 262f Culture, Power, and DevelopmentHS 262f Culture, Power, and DevelopmentHS 262f Culture, Power, and DevelopmentHS 262f Culture, Power, and DevelopmentMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Students engage with constructs of culturalsuperiority, debate about modernization,and learn about what motivates individualand cultural change. Students areintroduced to alternative theoreticalapproaches to culture and development andlearn how to apply those theories todifferent historic contexts as well ascontemporary situations.Ms. Ready

HS 263f Applied Geographic InformationHS 263f Applied Geographic InformationHS 263f Applied Geographic InformationHS 263f Applied Geographic InformationHS 263f Applied Geographic InformationSystems (GIS)Systems (GIS)Systems (GIS)Systems (GIS)Systems (GIS)Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit. Prerequisite: HS297F orpermission of the instructor.Builds on the introductory GIS course,further enabling students to developtechnical skills in the use of ARCView GISsoftware; qualitative skills in datagathering, analysis, and presentation; andpotential of GIS as a tool for planning andevaluating development projects. Includes acomputer lab.Mr. Lakshmikanthan

HS 264b Natural Resource Management andHS 264b Natural Resource Management andHS 264b Natural Resource Management andHS 264b Natural Resource Management andHS 264b Natural Resource Management andCoexistenceCoexistenceCoexistenceCoexistenceCoexistenceFocuses on the historical and politicalbackdrop to conflict over resources and ongeneralizations derived about theseconflicts. The class examines several casehistories on basic principles of cooperationin the management of natural resources.

Identifies potential areas of futurecooperation that could lead to coexistenceof ethnic or economic groups within acountry, between neighboring countriesusing the same resources, or of largerregions where group members may havedifferent requirements.Mr. Klein

HS 264f Principles of Ecology forHS 264f Principles of Ecology forHS 264f Principles of Ecology forHS 264f Principles of Ecology forHS 264f Principles of Ecology forDevelopment PlannersDevelopment PlannersDevelopment PlannersDevelopment PlannersDevelopment PlannersMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Introduces ecological principles thatinfluence the sustainability of national andlocal development programs throughout theworld.Mr. Olson

HS 265f Ecology and Development: ScienceHS 265f Ecology and Development: ScienceHS 265f Ecology and Development: ScienceHS 265f Ecology and Development: ScienceHS 265f Ecology and Development: Scienceand Policyand Policyand Policyand Policyand PolicyPrerequisite: HS 264f. Meets for one-halfsemester and yields half-course credit.Deepens the understanding of ecologythrough the exploration of case studies ofdevelopment programs.Mr. Klein

HS 266f Economic Concepts forHS 266f Economic Concepts forHS 266f Economic Concepts forHS 266f Economic Concepts forHS 266f Economic Concepts forDevelopment PractitionersDevelopment PractitionersDevelopment PractitionersDevelopment PractitionersDevelopment PractitionersMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Covers basic principles of microeconomics,focusing on the supply and demandframework with applications and examplesto developing countries.Mr. Godoy or Mr. Suaya

HS 268f Principles of Law and DevelopmentHS 268f Principles of Law and DevelopmentHS 268f Principles of Law and DevelopmentHS 268f Principles of Law and DevelopmentHS 268f Principles of Law and DevelopmentMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Through a primer on law and legalinstitutions, examines the use of the legalorder to solve problems of poverty,vulnerability, and environmentaldegradation in developing nations.Ms. Powell-Willingham

HS 269f Food Security and NutritionHS 269f Food Security and NutritionHS 269f Food Security and NutritionHS 269f Food Security and NutritionHS 269f Food Security and NutritionMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Explores how international and nationalagencies define and measure food securityand nutritional status and set goals forstrategic interventions.Mr. Lockwood

HS 270f Seminar in Health and HumanHS 270f Seminar in Health and HumanHS 270f Seminar in Health and HumanHS 270f Seminar in Health and HumanHS 270f Seminar in Health and HumanRightsRightsRightsRightsRightsMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.A seminar with a focus on reading,discussion, and student research rather thanon lectures. What are the implications of a“rights-based approach” to health for policymakers, medical professionals, healthrelated industries, and patients? What rolesdo civil and political rights likeparticipation, freedom of speech, and non-

discrimination as well as the notion of aright to health itself, play in health policy-making and policy implementation? Eachstudent is expected to draft and present asubstantial seminar paper. Usually offeredevery semester.Ms. Green

HS 271a Framework for DevelopmentHS 271a Framework for DevelopmentHS 271a Framework for DevelopmentHS 271a Framework for DevelopmentHS 271a Framework for DevelopmentProvides a conceptual umbrella for all thecoursework in the SID program. Introducesstudents to the major currents of thinkingabout sustainable development. Topicsinclude poverty, inequality, globalization,human rights, the environment, and therole of institutions. Students examine whatis known about the drivers of developmentas well as the links between global andnational policies, and actions forsustainable development.Mr. Godoy, Ms. Green, Ms. Holcombe, andMr. Kamal

HS 272f Creating Microfinance InstitutionsHS 272f Creating Microfinance InstitutionsHS 272f Creating Microfinance InstitutionsHS 272f Creating Microfinance InstitutionsHS 272f Creating Microfinance Institutionsand Partnershipsand Partnershipsand Partnershipsand Partnershipsand PartnershipsMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Covers building and staffing large-scale,cost-effective microfinance institutions andexplores strategies for partnerships withlocal NGOs and village-level organizationsto expand outreach.Mr. Ashe

HS 273b Applied Ecology in SustainableHS 273b Applied Ecology in SustainableHS 273b Applied Ecology in SustainableHS 273b Applied Ecology in SustainableHS 273b Applied Ecology in SustainableDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentApplies basic concepts governing terrestrialand aquatic ecosystem functions to thespecial problems of development. Achievingsustainable management of ecologicalprocesses by preserving and restoring bioticintegrity is presented in case histories.Compatability of agriculture, forestry, andfisheries with habitat preservation will bediscussed.Mr. Klein

HS 274a Directed Readings in SustainableHS 274a Directed Readings in SustainableHS 274a Directed Readings in SustainableHS 274a Directed Readings in SustainableHS 274a Directed Readings in SustainableDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentUsually offered every year.Staff

HS 274b Directed Readings in SustainableHS 274b Directed Readings in SustainableHS 274b Directed Readings in SustainableHS 274b Directed Readings in SustainableHS 274b Directed Readings in SustainableDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentUsually offered every year.Staff

HS 274f Directed Readings in SustainableHS 274f Directed Readings in SustainableHS 274f Directed Readings in SustainableHS 274f Directed Readings in SustainableHS 274f Directed Readings in SustainableDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Usually offered every semester.Staff

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HS 275f Directed Research in SustainableHS 275f Directed Research in SustainableHS 275f Directed Research in SustainableHS 275f Directed Research in SustainableHS 275f Directed Research in SustainableDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Usually offered every semester.Staff

HS 276f World HealthHS 276f World HealthHS 276f World HealthHS 276f World HealthHS 276f World HealthMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.A primer on major diseases and problems ofhealth care in developing nations. Topicsinclude descriptions of disease incidenceand prevalence, including infectious,chronic, and mental disease; determinantsof health, including culture and behavior;the roles of nutrition, education, andreproductive trends and poverty;demographic transitions, including agingand urbanization; the structure andfinancing of health systems; and theglobalization of health.Ms. Bhalotra

HS 277f Planning and Implementation: AHS 277f Planning and Implementation: AHS 277f Planning and Implementation: AHS 277f Planning and Implementation: AHS 277f Planning and Implementation: APrimerPrimerPrimerPrimerPrimerMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Studies analytical methods utilized indevelopment planning. The issues andmethods of project implementation aretaught. Drawing on case studies, the classexamines the complex interactions betweenbeneficiary communities, socialmobilization, training, marketingstrategies, and other factors that affectachievements.Staff

HS 278f Monitoring and EvaluationHS 278f Monitoring and EvaluationHS 278f Monitoring and EvaluationHS 278f Monitoring and EvaluationHS 278f Monitoring and EvaluationMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Explores issues and methods ofdevelopment project monitoring andevaluation, including economic, social, andenvironmental issues and how thesefunctions are critical to projectmanagement.Staff

HS 279a Planning and Implementation:HS 279a Planning and Implementation:HS 279a Planning and Implementation:HS 279a Planning and Implementation:HS 279a Planning and Implementation:Concepts and MethodsConcepts and MethodsConcepts and MethodsConcepts and MethodsConcepts and MethodsFor students who wish to study in moredepth analytical methods utilized indevelopment planning. Issues and methodsof project implementation are discussed,and, drawing on case studies, the courseexamines the complex interactions betweenbeneficiary communities, socialmobilization and leadership, participationand training, and other factors that affectaccountability and achievement.Mr. Simon

HS 280a Statistics for ManagersHS 280a Statistics for ManagersHS 280a Statistics for ManagersHS 280a Statistics for ManagersHS 280a Statistics for ManagersProvides students with knowledge of basicstatistical concepts and methods used bymanagers. Enables participants to prepare,review, and critically analyze numericaldescriptions of the various activities andresponsibilities associated with health andhuman services management.Staff

HS 280f Micro-Enterprise Development andHS 280f Micro-Enterprise Development andHS 280f Micro-Enterprise Development andHS 280f Micro-Enterprise Development andHS 280f Micro-Enterprise Development andFinanceFinanceFinanceFinanceFinanceMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Covers a broad range of operational issuesrelated to the design, implementation, andevaluation of microfinance initiativesreflecting a range of methodologies andapproaches.Mr. Ashe or Staff

HS 281f International Advocacy in ActionHS 281f International Advocacy in ActionHS 281f International Advocacy in ActionHS 281f International Advocacy in ActionHS 281f International Advocacy in ActionMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Introduces concepts and methods for usingorganizational program experience tostrengthen internal management, programplanning, and public policy. Examines theexperience of noted NGOs.Mr. DeRosa

HS 282f Environmental Impact AssessmentHS 282f Environmental Impact AssessmentHS 282f Environmental Impact AssessmentHS 282f Environmental Impact AssessmentHS 282f Environmental Impact AssessmentMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.A primer on the basic concepts andmethods of formal environmental impactassessments and adaptations forcommunity-led small projects.Mr. Boyer

HS 283f Gender and DevelopmentHS 283f Gender and DevelopmentHS 283f Gender and DevelopmentHS 283f Gender and DevelopmentHS 283f Gender and DevelopmentMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Gender, as a social construct, is explored indiverse cultures and societies. Examinesgender’s major influence on thedevelopment process.Ms. Ready

HS 284f Gender Analysis in DevelopmentHS 284f Gender Analysis in DevelopmentHS 284f Gender Analysis in DevelopmentHS 284f Gender Analysis in DevelopmentHS 284f Gender Analysis in DevelopmentPlanningPlanningPlanningPlanningPlanningMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Examines recent concepts and methods forgender analysis as an integral factor inprogram planning across cultures.Staff

HS 285a MarketingHS 285a MarketingHS 285a MarketingHS 285a MarketingHS 285a MarketingAn overview of marketing with a focus onhow to formulate marketing strategies andidentify and evaluate strategic-based tacticsin order to achieve organizationalmarketing goals. Topics include strategicmarket planning, market research andanalysis; consumer behavior; marketsegmentation, targeting, and positioning;social marketing; and the marketing mix—product, price, distribution, promotion, andmarketing communications.Staff

HS 285f Rights-Based Approach toHS 285f Rights-Based Approach toHS 285f Rights-Based Approach toHS 285f Rights-Based Approach toHS 285f Rights-Based Approach toDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Provides a broad introduction tointernational human rights laws,mechanisms, and practices, includingspecial protections for vulnerable groupsand the key debates underpinning therights-based approach to development andpoverty. Also covers the international andregional institutions that exist to protecthuman rights.Ms. Green

HS 286f Civil Society and Non-HS 286f Civil Society and Non-HS 286f Civil Society and Non-HS 286f Civil Society and Non-HS 286f Civil Society and Non-Governmental OrganizationsGovernmental OrganizationsGovernmental OrganizationsGovernmental OrganizationsGovernmental OrganizationsMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.The phenomenal growth in non-governmental organizations throughout theworld in the past two decades hastransformed the delivery of developmentassistance and relationships between thenorth and south. Examines the nature ofcivil society, types of and relationshipsamong NGOs, and NGO relationships withthe state, multilateral and bilateralorganizations, and communityorganizations.Mr. Short or Mr. Simon

HS 287f Land Poverty and ReformHS 287f Land Poverty and ReformHS 287f Land Poverty and ReformHS 287f Land Poverty and ReformHS 287f Land Poverty and ReformMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Examines the evolution of land reformtheory and practice around the world,including the current model encouraged bythe World Bank.Mr. Simon or Staff

HS 288f Sustainable Energy: TechnologyHS 288f Sustainable Energy: TechnologyHS 288f Sustainable Energy: TechnologyHS 288f Sustainable Energy: TechnologyHS 288f Sustainable Energy: Technologyand Economicsand Economicsand Economicsand Economicsand EconomicsMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.On global and community levels energyremains a constraint to development andoften has negative environmental impacts.Technologies for cheap and renewableenergies are opening up new possibilitiesfor poor communities. Explores several ofthose technologies and their economies.Mr. Kamal

HS 289f The Demographics of DevelopmentHS 289f The Demographics of DevelopmentHS 289f The Demographics of DevelopmentHS 289f The Demographics of DevelopmentHS 289f The Demographics of DevelopmentMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.A primer on population growth and thesocioeconomic dynamics of reducingfertility rates.Ms. Holcombe

HS 290a Economic Analysis for ManagersHS 290a Economic Analysis for ManagersHS 290a Economic Analysis for ManagersHS 290a Economic Analysis for ManagersHS 290a Economic Analysis for ManagersIntroduces economic approaches tomanagerial and policy decision-making.Covers supply and demand, marketstructures, pricing and market failure, aswell as useful tools such as optimizationand game theory. Concepts are reinforcedwith case analyses and examples from thehealth and human services sectors. Somecalculus required.Mr. Hodgkin


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HS 291f Development in ConflictHS 291f Development in ConflictHS 291f Development in ConflictHS 291f Development in ConflictHS 291f Development in ConflictSituationsSituationsSituationsSituationsSituationsMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Enhances skills in humanitarian work inconflict situations by looking at concretepractices and reflecting on fundamentalissues involved. Gives a broad look atdifferent aspects of work in conflictsituations. The theory of the course isrooted in the analysis that there is not arelief-development continuum, but ratherdifferent processes that go back and forthbetween each other. Aims to give studentsan overall framework for looking athumanitarian work in conflict situations bygiving an overview of the issues and debatesin development theory.Ms. Thompson

HS 292f Geographic Information SystemsHS 292f Geographic Information SystemsHS 292f Geographic Information SystemsHS 292f Geographic Information SystemsHS 292f Geographic Information Systemsfor Development Plannersfor Development Plannersfor Development Plannersfor Development Plannersfor Development PlannersMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit. Prerequisite: HS 297f orpermission of instructor.Meets the growing demand for GIS ininternational development planning andprovides students with hands-on experiencein implementing a GIS, with emphasis ondata analysis and presentation. Preparesstudents for extensive use of GIS in theirsecond-year master’s project. The planningprocess presented in the seminar teachesstudents how to develop a planningproposal. The seminar also focuses on howto determine an organization’s GISrequirements, focus on those requirementsduring the planning process, and use therequirements to assess the size and scope ofthe system needed. Each student willcomplete a GIS data analysis project andwill present work in progress.Mr. Lakshmikanthan

HS 293f Religion and DevelopmentHS 293f Religion and DevelopmentHS 293f Religion and DevelopmentHS 293f Religion and DevelopmentHS 293f Religion and DevelopmentMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Explores the connections between religionand development from theoretical, activist(engaged religious), and practitioner (faith-based NGO) perspectives. Considers (1)basic social-science perspectives on theconnections of religious cosmology, beliefs,and practices to social and cultural identity,solidarity, and ideas about human dignity,social inequalities, and the desirability orinevitability of social change and (2)notions of religious obligations and the roleof religion as a motivating force or barrierto social transformation and sustainabledevelopment. This module seeks to build apositive understanding of the potentialcontributions of religious forces, withattention to peace-building and economic-development activities.Ms. Messer or Staff

HS 294f Regional/Country DevelopmentHS 294f Regional/Country DevelopmentHS 294f Regional/Country DevelopmentHS 294f Regional/Country DevelopmentHS 294f Regional/Country DevelopmentStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Staff

HS 295b M.B.A. CapstoneHS 295b M.B.A. CapstoneHS 295b M.B.A. CapstoneHS 295b M.B.A. CapstoneHS 295b M.B.A. CapstonePrerequisite: Completion of all requiredmanagement courses in the M.B.A. (humanservices) program.Integrates all aspects of the M.B.A. (humanservices) curriculum. Aspects ofmanagement covered in this course spanstrategy and operations. Topics coveredinclude general management, leadership,organizational design, marketing,communications, corporate responsibility,human resource management, businesspolicy, management of technology andinnovations, ethical and legal issues inmanagement, quality and risk management,and management of diversity in theworkplace. The course uses acomprehensive case study approach,combined with theoretical readings.Explores relationships among the context,content, and process of managingorganizations and illustrates thecomplexities created by overlappinginterests and by differences in perceptions,values, and goals.Ms. Babcock and Ms. Curnan

HS 295f Natural Resource DevelopmentHS 295f Natural Resource DevelopmentHS 295f Natural Resource DevelopmentHS 295f Natural Resource DevelopmentHS 295f Natural Resource DevelopmentPlanningPlanningPlanningPlanningPlanningMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Investigates major issues of naturalresource management affecting thesustainability of development.Mr. Godoy

HS 297f Introduction to GeographicHS 297f Introduction to GeographicHS 297f Introduction to GeographicHS 297f Introduction to GeographicHS 297f Introduction to GeographicInformation SystemsInformation SystemsInformation SystemsInformation SystemsInformation SystemsMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.A primer for non-specialists on GIS and itscapabilities as a tool for planning andmonitoring. Includes a computer lab.Mr. Lakshmikanthan

HS 298f Development ManagementHS 298f Development ManagementHS 298f Development ManagementHS 298f Development ManagementHS 298f Development ManagementMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Examines contextual factors that influencethe implementation of development, as wellas the management skills necessary toimplementing sustainable developmentprograms.Ms. Holcombe

HS 299b Team Consulting ProjectHS 299b Team Consulting ProjectHS 299b Team Consulting ProjectHS 299b Team Consulting ProjectHS 299b Team Consulting ProjectA capstone educational experience forstudents nearing the end of the M.B.A.(human services) program. Working underthe supervision of a faculty advisor, teamsof three or four M.B.A. and Heller/Hornstein students provide managementconsulting services to nonprofit,community-based health and humanservices agencies.Mr. Bailis

HS 299f NGOs: Structure and GovernanceHS 299f NGOs: Structure and GovernanceHS 299f NGOs: Structure and GovernanceHS 299f NGOs: Structure and GovernanceHS 299f NGOs: Structure and GovernanceMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Run as an NGO management workshopresponding to issues and problemsidentified by students. Issues typicallyinclude mission statements, structure,governance, participation, and funding.Mr. Simon

HS 300a Theory and Analysis of SocialHS 300a Theory and Analysis of SocialHS 300a Theory and Analysis of SocialHS 300a Theory and Analysis of SocialHS 300a Theory and Analysis of SocialPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyDevelops theoretical perspectives on socialpolicy, social justice, and social change, anda framework for analyzing and developingsocial policies. Identifies majorinstitutional systems that function in anysociety throughout human evolution andwhich are key variables of social policy andsocial change practice.Mr. Gil

HS 300f Integrated Conservation andHS 300f Integrated Conservation andHS 300f Integrated Conservation andHS 300f Integrated Conservation andHS 300f Integrated Conservation andDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Conservation biologists and economicdevelopment planners have often hadconflicting priorities and means. The classreviews methods of achieving biodiversityconservation and community developmentthrough an integrated approach.Mr. Boyer

HS 301a Oppression and Social MovementsHS 301a Oppression and Social MovementsHS 301a Oppression and Social MovementsHS 301a Oppression and Social MovementsHS 301a Oppression and Social MovementsExplores the nature of oppression incontemporary and past human societies andthe dynamics and role of social movementsin confronting oppression and pursuingsocial change toward human liberation. Theseminar is based on the assumption that alltypes of oppression throughout socialevolution have common origins andfunctions. Examines these common aspects,as well as specific manifestations, such asracism, sexism, social class discrimination,colonialism, etc.Mr. Gil

HS 302f Theories of DevelopmentHS 302f Theories of DevelopmentHS 302f Theories of DevelopmentHS 302f Theories of DevelopmentHS 302f Theories of DevelopmentMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Focuses on the alternative availabletheories proposed in industrial anddeveloping worlds as potential guides forexplaining and finding solutions todevelopment problems.Ms. Seidman

HS 303a Historical and ContemporaryHS 303a Historical and ContemporaryHS 303a Historical and ContemporaryHS 303a Historical and ContemporaryHS 303a Historical and ContemporaryDevelopments in Social WelfareDevelopments in Social WelfareDevelopments in Social WelfareDevelopments in Social WelfareDevelopments in Social WelfareExamines the development of social welfareover time by reviewing policy argumentswithin a historical context and uses ananalytic framework centered on eligibility,benefits, administration, financing, andbehavioral incentives to assess perennialissues in social welfare and analyzecontemporary challenges.Mr. Doonan


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HS 303b Legislative DraftingHS 303b Legislative DraftingHS 303b Legislative DraftingHS 303b Legislative DraftingHS 303b Legislative DraftingThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HS 303f inprevious years.Provides students with a sufficientbackground in legislative theory,methodology, and techniques to enablethem to conceptualize how to translatepolicy into effectively implemented law andto assess bills purporting to resolveparticular social problems.Ms. Seidman

HS 304f Regional Development StudiesHS 304f Regional Development StudiesHS 304f Regional Development StudiesHS 304f Regional Development StudiesHS 304f Regional Development StudiesMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Examines the experience of one group ofcountries at developing joint efforts atdevelopment trade, cross-boundaryenvironmental management, and conflictresolution.Staff

HS 305f Environmental TreatiesHS 305f Environmental TreatiesHS 305f Environmental TreatiesHS 305f Environmental TreatiesHS 305f Environmental TreatiesMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Studies major goals and implementationmechanisms for selected internationalenvironmental conventions and protocols.Also provides students with a basicunderstanding of the scientificunderpinnings for each treaty (for instancethe nature of ozone depleting substancesand their effect on the atmosphere).Mr. Ramakrishna

HS 316a Violence in Everyday Life: Sources,HS 316a Violence in Everyday Life: Sources,HS 316a Violence in Everyday Life: Sources,HS 316a Violence in Everyday Life: Sources,HS 316a Violence in Everyday Life: Sources,Dynamics, and PreventionDynamics, and PreventionDynamics, and PreventionDynamics, and PreventionDynamics, and PreventionExplores the meaning, sources, anddynamics of social-structural andinterpersonal violence and the relationsamong these destructive phenomena. Tracesthe social, psychological, economic,political, and cultural dimensions ofviolence and counter-violence in everydaylife, with special emphasis on linksbetween the organization and quality ofwork in society and levels of violence. Italso explores approaches to reducing andeventually eliminating violence in humanrelations from local to global levels.Mr. Gil

HS 317b The Social Policy and ManagementHS 317b The Social Policy and ManagementHS 317b The Social Policy and ManagementHS 317b The Social Policy and ManagementHS 317b The Social Policy and ManagementContext for Children, Youth, and FamiliesContext for Children, Youth, and FamiliesContext for Children, Youth, and FamiliesContext for Children, Youth, and FamiliesContext for Children, Youth, and FamiliesProvides an overview of populations, socialpolicies, and programs in the United Statesthat affect the well-being of children,youth, and families. Human developmenttheory, as well as prominent policy andmanagement themes, are embeddedthroughout the course. These include:defining and measuring meaningfuloutcomes for children, youth, and familiesand using knowledge to advance socialjustice on behalf of America’s diversepopulations. The objective of this course isto engage students in critical thinking,dialogue, and debate about the populations,policies, and programs in their chosen field.Provides essential information forunderstanding the problems, supports, andopportunities related to children, youth,and families in the United States and forconsidering the policies and programs thathave been, or may be, developed to improvethe well-being of these populations.Ms. Curnan and Ms. Klerman

HS 319a Work and Individual and SocialHS 319a Work and Individual and SocialHS 319a Work and Individual and SocialHS 319a Work and Individual and SocialHS 319a Work and Individual and SocialDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentExplores changes in the organization anddesign of work and the exchange of workproducts throughout the evolution ofhuman societies, and the consequences ofthese changes for individual and socialdevelopment. Facilitates insights into workas a universal, existential process whosestructure and dynamics were shaped andreshaped by individuals and societiesthroughout history as they interacted withone another and with natural environmentsin pursuit of survival and development, andas they gained knowledge of nature andenhanced their technological capacities andskills. Explores essential attributes ofmodes of work conducive to optimal humandevelopment and liberation.Mr. Gil

HS 322b Sociological InquiryHS 322b Sociological InquiryHS 322b Sociological InquiryHS 322b Sociological InquiryHS 322b Sociological InquiryIntroduces students to the basic researchliterature on social stratification, socialmobility, and inequality. The theme of thisseminar is an analysis of rising inequalityworld wide, placing the United States inthis context. An examination of the sourcesfor this phenomenon includes globalization,economic restructuring, public policy, andsocial mobility.Mr. Shapiro

HS 330b Child-Related Policies in theHS 330b Child-Related Policies in theHS 330b Child-Related Policies in theHS 330b Child-Related Policies in theHS 330b Child-Related Policies in theUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesProvides students with information aboutthe health problems that children face frombirth to early adulthood and the policiesthat have been developed to prevent orameliorate those problems in the UnitedStates. Particular attention is paid to thedevelopment of federal policies, theagencies that implement them, and thelegislation under which they operate.Explores the role of local health initiativesand of the private sector, includingproviders, advocacy groups, and other not-for-profit organizations.Ms. Klerman

HS 350a Economics for Management andHS 350a Economics for Management andHS 350a Economics for Management andHS 350a Economics for Management andHS 350a Economics for Management andSocial PolicySocial PolicySocial PolicySocial PolicySocial PolicyIntroduces techniques of economic analysis,mainly from microeconomics. These toolsare applied to problems of management andsocial policy. Uses case studies andfrequent exercises to develop applicationand quantitative skills.Mr. Godoy

HS 355f Social Policy FrameworksHS 355f Social Policy FrameworksHS 355f Social Policy FrameworksHS 355f Social Policy FrameworksHS 355f Social Policy FrameworksMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Provides frameworks for thinking aboutsocial policy and its implications formanagers. Examines policy in terms of theorganizations that initiate and deliverpolicy. Looks at the tools of social policy,especially those associated with the welfarestate, such as social insurance, socialassistance, and a wide variety of socialservices. Explores the underlying economic,social, and demographic trends that candrive changes in social policy. Considersissues of process in designing policy,democratic accountability, rights,opportunities for minority interests, andadvocacy.Mr. Friedman

HS 360b Critical Factors for SuccessfulHS 360b Critical Factors for SuccessfulHS 360b Critical Factors for SuccessfulHS 360b Critical Factors for SuccessfulHS 360b Critical Factors for SuccessfulLeadership in Health and Human ServicesLeadership in Health and Human ServicesLeadership in Health and Human ServicesLeadership in Health and Human ServicesLeadership in Health and Human ServicesProvides students with an understanding ofwhat leadership is and how it can beexercised in today’s complex health and/orhuman service organizations. Allows foranalyses and conclusions to be based onobservations, feedback, and reflectionseither made from personal experience orgained through readings, case studies, andexposure to similar themes in the corecurriculum. Each session provides one ormore case examples of specific challengesthat will enable students to debatecompeting views and theories. Allowsfuture health and human services leaders tobegin to formulate their own concept ofleadership.Mr. May and Mr. Weiner

HS 372b Economic Theory and SocialHS 372b Economic Theory and SocialHS 372b Economic Theory and SocialHS 372b Economic Theory and SocialHS 372b Economic Theory and SocialPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyPrerequisite: a recent course inmicroeconomics.Applies economic analysis to problems ofimportance to social policy. The particularapplications may vary from year to year butmay include such topics as unemploymentand inflation, social security, and theeconomics of race and gender.Mr. Friedman


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HS 373a Minority Children and FamiliesHS 373a Minority Children and FamiliesHS 373a Minority Children and FamiliesHS 373a Minority Children and FamiliesHS 373a Minority Children and FamiliesUsing frameworks from cultural andecological perspectives and psychologicaland sociological disciplines, examines theadaptations and well-being of four selectedgroups: African, Hispanic, Asian, andNative American. Provides a broadoverview of the adjustment of minoritychildren and families and examinesprocesses that affect their adjustment,especially those that relate to racial andcultural issues and social and demographicfactors. Explores current events, socialpolicies, and their implications for ethnicminority groups. Class activities examineconceptual and methodological issues inresearch on minorities and study theirimplications for theory, practice, andpolicy.Ms. Nguyen

HS 401b Research MethodsHS 401b Research MethodsHS 401b Research MethodsHS 401b Research MethodsHS 401b Research MethodsPrerequisite: Completion of, or currentenrollment in, a graduate-level statisticscourse.Provides a basic foundation in socialscience research methods. Focuses on skillsneeded to understand and initiate policy-oriented social research. Theoretical as wellas practical issues involved in theinterpretation and conduct of socialresearch are considered. The perspective ismultidisciplinary and emphasizesinvestigations of substantive health,education, and social welfare problems.Students have the opportunity to reviewand redesign research in their own area ofinterest.Staff

HS 403b Qualitative ResearchHS 403b Qualitative ResearchHS 403b Qualitative ResearchHS 403b Qualitative ResearchHS 403b Qualitative ResearchOpen to Ph.D. students only.Acquaints students with the theory andpractice of qualitative research. Providesbasic experience in pure observation,participant observation, keeping memos andfield notes, in-depth interviewing,interpretation, and presentation of findings.Readings and discussion focus onphilosophical, historical, and theoreticalfoundations of qualitative methods andtheir practical relevance for social policy.Students will also become familiar with keyaspects of qualitative research and willgrapple with issues related to reliability andvalidity, as well as political and ethicaldimensions of qualitative research.Staff

HS 404b Applied Regression AnalysisHS 404b Applied Regression AnalysisHS 404b Applied Regression AnalysisHS 404b Applied Regression AnalysisHS 404b Applied Regression AnalysisAn applied course in multiple regressionanalysis. Emphasis placed on theassumptions underlying the regressionmodel, how to test for violations, andcorrections that can be made whenviolations are found.Mr. Fournier

HS 405a Applied EconometricsHS 405a Applied EconometricsHS 405a Applied EconometricsHS 405a Applied EconometricsHS 405a Applied EconometricsPrerequisite: HS 404b. Limited to second-year students in The Heller Ph.D. program.Focuses on applications of regressionanalysis and extensions to areas where thestandard assumptions do not hold.Introduces applications of logit and itsextensions, probit, corrections for censoringand sample selection bias, andsimultaneous equations. Each studentdesigns and carries out a research project.Mr. Friedman

HS 407b Survey Research MethodsHS 407b Survey Research MethodsHS 407b Survey Research MethodsHS 407b Survey Research MethodsHS 407b Survey Research MethodsPrerequisite: HS 404b or equivalent.Focuses on processes and techniques ofsurvey research methods. Special attentionis devoted to different modes ofquestionnaire design, development, andadministration. Implementation issuesconsidered include interviewing strategiesand other data collection procedures, fieldsupervision, code book development, anddocumentation data management. Dataanalysis issues include scale and indexconstruction, reliability and validityassessments, and general analysisstrategies.Mr. Saxe

HS 408a Evaluation ResearchHS 408a Evaluation ResearchHS 408a Evaluation ResearchHS 408a Evaluation ResearchHS 408a Evaluation ResearchPrerequisite: Completion of a graduate-levelresearch methods course.Provides participants with an understandingof the basic concepts of evaluation researchand their application to a diverse set ofsocial policy problems. Emphasizesmethodological issues and their applicationto social interventions and the delivery ofhuman service programs. Exemplars of theapplication of evaluation research strategiesare drawn from specific social interventionproblems in social services, mental health,education, criminal justice, and health care.Students also have a chance to design theirown evaluation study.Mr. Saxe

HS 409a Advanced EconometricsHS 409a Advanced EconometricsHS 409a Advanced EconometricsHS 409a Advanced EconometricsHS 409a Advanced EconometricsPrerequisites: HS 404b and HS 405a.Builds on the econometrics course tofurther develop students’ skills in usingmultivariate statistical techniques,particularly for time-series and longitudinaldata. Based on examples from humanservice and health care research. Studentsread/critique papers using each techniquestudied and learn to apply it in computerlab.Mr. Hodgkin

HS 410b Applied Research Seminar:HS 410b Applied Research Seminar:HS 410b Applied Research Seminar:HS 410b Applied Research Seminar:HS 410b Applied Research Seminar:QuantitativeQuantitativeQuantitativeQuantitativeQuantitativeDesigned to provide students with a seriesof formal exercises simulating the majorsteps in the dissertation process. Studentsgain competency in manipulating data froma large, complex data set; summarizing themethodology of and findings from previousstudies; and synthesizing andcommunicating the results of dataanalysis—placing study objectives andresults in the context of prior research.Mr. Ritter

HS 411b Applied Research Seminar:HS 411b Applied Research Seminar:HS 411b Applied Research Seminar:HS 411b Applied Research Seminar:HS 411b Applied Research Seminar:QualitativeQualitativeQualitativeQualitativeQualitativePrerequisite: HS 403b or permission ofinstructor.Provides students with hands-on experiencein qualitative research, with an emphasison data analysis and presentation. A seriesof exercises reviews the process of researchfrom design through presentation offindings. Using a large qualitative data set,class members explore data collection,preparation, and analysis strategies.Readings and discussion link qualitativeanalysis to crucial research design andvalidity issues. Each student completes adata analysis project and presents work inprogress.Staff

HS 412b Substance Use and SocietalHS 412b Substance Use and SocietalHS 412b Substance Use and SocietalHS 412b Substance Use and SocietalHS 412b Substance Use and SocietalConsequencesConsequencesConsequencesConsequencesConsequencesProvides an overview of the use and abuseof alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.Examines the consequences of abuse from asocietal perspective and reviews types ofpolicy approaches to dealing with theproblems associated with substance abuse.Specific topics include an overview ofbiological and clinical aspects, theories ofaddictive behavior, epidemiology, medicaland economic consequences, preventionand education, and policy approachesincluding taxation and regulation.Ms. Horgan

HS 414f Ethical Issues in Social ScienceHS 414f Ethical Issues in Social ScienceHS 414f Ethical Issues in Social ScienceHS 414f Ethical Issues in Social ScienceHS 414f Ethical Issues in Social ScienceResearchResearchResearchResearchResearchMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Provides students an opportunity to explorethe ethical dimensions of social scienceresearch. Ethical considerations are anintegral part of social science researchbecause such research often involves theuse of human participants from vulnerablepopulations. While social scienceresearchers are expected to have anunderstanding of the ethical issuesassociated with their discipline, few havethe opportunity to develop this knowledge.In this course students examine differenttopics associated with research design, datacollection, data interpretation, andpublication of study findings.Staff

HS 415f Introduction to StatisticalHS 415f Introduction to StatisticalHS 415f Introduction to StatisticalHS 415f Introduction to StatisticalHS 415f Introduction to StatisticalProgramming Using SASProgramming Using SASProgramming Using SASProgramming Using SASProgramming Using SASMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Introduces students to SAS programming ina Windows operating system. Covers twospecific areas: (1) how to operate within theSAS interactive environment and (2) how touse the SAS programming language to buildusable datasets and perform analyses.Mr. Ritter


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HS 422f Cost-EffectivenessHS 422f Cost-EffectivenessHS 422f Cost-EffectivenessHS 422f Cost-EffectivenessHS 422f Cost-EffectivenessMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Addresses the application of the techniqueof cost-effectiveness analysis to evaluatehealth and other types of programs in theUnited States and in developing countries.Presents the theoretical foundations andapplications of cost-effectiveness analysis.Uses interactive discussions and computerexercises where students learn to performcost-effectiveness analyses and apply thetechnique to a problem of their choice.Mr. Shepard

HS 423f Policy AnalysisHS 423f Policy AnalysisHS 423f Policy AnalysisHS 423f Policy AnalysisHS 423f Policy AnalysisMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Provides an overview of approaches to andtools for policy analysis and an assessmentof their strengths and limitations. Beginswith a brief overview of the stages of policyprocess, including policy formulation,rulemaking, and implementation. Includesa survey of policy analysis quantitativetechniques. Considerable attention is spentprobing imbedded assumptions in eachmodel. Focuses on the impact of values onpolicy analysis and the goals of efficiency,equity, security, and liberty. The ethics androle of the policy analyst are discussed, andstudents have the opportunity to write andpresent a policy analysis critique.Mr. Doonan

HS 425f Case Study MetholologiesHS 425f Case Study MetholologiesHS 425f Case Study MetholologiesHS 425f Case Study MetholologiesHS 425f Case Study MetholologiesMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Provides students with the preliminarytools to conduct and critique case studies.Begins with an examination of theappropriateness, strengths, and weaknessesof this method. Threats to internal andexternal validity are examined along withtechniques to properly collect anddocument data from multiple sources.Techniques are reviewed for case selection,data analysis, and study presentation. Thefinal class is spent critiquing actual casestudies.Mr. Doonan

HS 427f The New Immigrants: Contexts,HS 427f The New Immigrants: Contexts,HS 427f The New Immigrants: Contexts,HS 427f The New Immigrants: Contexts,HS 427f The New Immigrants: Contexts,Adaptation, and PoliciesAdaptation, and PoliciesAdaptation, and PoliciesAdaptation, and PoliciesAdaptation, and PoliciesMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.An introduction to the complex dynamicsof immigration in the United States. Aninterdisciplinary course drawing onscholarship in sociology, political science,psychology, and social welfare is built uponthree central themes: migration,membership, and everyday life. Provides anoverview of issues faced by new immigrantfamilies and describes the ways in whichU.S. public policy impacts these issues.Ms. Nguyen and Mr. Prottas

HS 472b Policy and ProgramHS 472b Policy and ProgramHS 472b Policy and ProgramHS 472b Policy and ProgramHS 472b Policy and ProgramImplementationImplementationImplementationImplementationImplementationProvides doctoral students with frameworksof use for the study of the implementationof public policies. Considers theimplementation process in the UnitedStates from a broad perspective, rangingfrom the context of legislation and the roleof courts to how the role of street-levelbureaucrats can be studied. Politicalscience, organizational theory, andsociological perspectives are used todevelop frameworks for understanding theprocess through which public policy isrealized and how it impacts institutions andindividuals.Mr. Prottas

HS 505f Quality and PerformanceHS 505f Quality and PerformanceHS 505f Quality and PerformanceHS 505f Quality and PerformanceHS 505f Quality and PerformanceMeasurement in Health CareMeasurement in Health CareMeasurement in Health CareMeasurement in Health CareMeasurement in Health CareMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.A conceptual and analytic framework of thefield of quality of health care, whichincludes quality improvement andperformance measurement; understandingof the contemporary research and policyinitiatives that relate to quality of healthcare; and insights into the ways that qualityrelates to issues of provider payment,organization of health care facilities, andcosts and access to health care. By the endof the module, students should have anunderstanding of the centrality of quality ofcare issues in contemporary health servicesresearch, health care policy, andmanagement of health care organizations.Ms. Garnick

HS 507f State Health PolicyHS 507f State Health PolicyHS 507f State Health PolicyHS 507f State Health PolicyHS 507f State Health PolicyMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit. Prerequisite: HS 513a orpermission of instructor.Examines the role of the states in the U.S.health care system. Provides an overview ofstate activities in health, including stateresponsibilities for managing healthprograms and institutions. Models tounderstand the nature of policy-making andpolitics in states are presented anddiscussed. Examines major state healthprograms such as Medicaid. Outlines andexplores the policy and legislativeprocesses. State efforts to reform theirhealth care systems are discussed withspecial attention to implementation issues,barriers, limits of state action, andprospects for the future of state healthreform.Mr. Doonan

HS 508f Managed CareHS 508f Managed CareHS 508f Managed CareHS 508f Managed CareHS 508f Managed CareMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit. Prerequisite: HS 513Aa orpermission of instructor.Provides an overview of the evolution andtaxonomies of managed care and describessome of its most significant organizationaland operational characteristics. Specificareas of focus include its role in Medicaidand Medicare, as well as special strategiessuch as those adopted for behavioral healthcare. Draws upon health policy andmanagement literature to inform adiscussion about future directions formanaged care.Ms. Bhalotra

HS 509a Policy and Program Evaluation inHS 509a Policy and Program Evaluation inHS 509a Policy and Program Evaluation inHS 509a Policy and Program Evaluation inHS 509a Policy and Program Evaluation inDevelopment SettingsDevelopment SettingsDevelopment SettingsDevelopment SettingsDevelopment SettingsFor students who have learned how tomanage in a health or human servicespolicy environment and wish to knowwhether the public policies they are helpingto implement are working. Reviewsmethods, tools, and strategies to helpmanagers assess measurable impacts ofimplementation of policies and programs.Teaches students how to assess policies andto evaluate programs—what evaluation is,how to do it, and most importantly, how tocritically review studies done by others.Mr. Hahn

HS 510a Methods in Behavioral HealthHS 510a Methods in Behavioral HealthHS 510a Methods in Behavioral HealthHS 510a Methods in Behavioral HealthHS 510a Methods in Behavioral HealthServices ResearchServices ResearchServices ResearchServices ResearchServices ResearchAims at students (1) becoming familiar withthe quantitative methods used for healthservices research in the fields of mentalhealth and substance abuse by reading keypapers and discussing them; (2) becomingknowledgeable about the importantresearch studies in mental health andsubstance abuse; (3) becoming an informed,critical consumer of research and, therefore,a better producer; and (4) becoming able todesign a study and write a proposal forexternal funding.Mr. Hodgkin

HS 511b Contemporary Issues in theHS 511b Contemporary Issues in theHS 511b Contemporary Issues in theHS 511b Contemporary Issues in theHS 511b Contemporary Issues in theManagement of Child, Youth, and FamilyManagement of Child, Youth, and FamilyManagement of Child, Youth, and FamilyManagement of Child, Youth, and FamilyManagement of Child, Youth, and FamilyServicesServicesServicesServicesServicesManaging human service systems andprograms to benefit children, youth, andfamilies in America today means managingpeople in a time of fiscal constraint anddramatic social, economic, and politicalchange; and, on the other hand, in a time ofgreat organizational and civic innovation.Builds on the analytic tools students havebegun to hone in the master’s program andhelps them learn how to apply these toolsto effectively implement policies andprograms in the not-for-profit sector.Ms. Curnan


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HS 513a Issues in National Health PolicyHS 513a Issues in National Health PolicyHS 513a Issues in National Health PolicyHS 513a Issues in National Health PolicyHS 513a Issues in National Health PolicyAn overview of the U.S. health care systemis followed by a critical analysis of themajor issues and trends in the health carefield. Concentrates on the activities offederal and state governments and theprivate sector. Also explores likely futureissues affecting our health system. Ofspecial concern is the issue of the largenumber of Americans with no or inadequatehealth insurance. A related problem is therising cost of medical care, which results inincreases in the number of uninsured.Mr. Altman and Mr. Wallack

HS 515a Race/Ethnicity, Gender in HumanHS 515a Race/Ethnicity, Gender in HumanHS 515a Race/Ethnicity, Gender in HumanHS 515a Race/Ethnicity, Gender in HumanHS 515a Race/Ethnicity, Gender in HumanServices ResearchServices ResearchServices ResearchServices ResearchServices ResearchExplores theoretical and empiricalapproaches to race/ethnicity and gender asfactors in health and human servicespractices, programs, and policies in theUnited States. Begins by examining currentdata on racial/ethnic and gender differencesin health, mental health, functional status,and life-style. Attention then turns toalternative accounts of the causes of thesedifferences. Although primary focus is onpatterns of race/ethnicity and genderdifferences in health outcomes and servicesthat have received the most comprehensiveattention, the course offers perspectives onresearch methods and analytic frameworksthat can be applied to other issues.Staff

HS 516f Race/Ethnicity and Gender inHS 516f Race/Ethnicity and Gender inHS 516f Race/Ethnicity and Gender inHS 516f Race/Ethnicity and Gender inHS 516f Race/Ethnicity and Gender inHealth Services ResearchHealth Services ResearchHealth Services ResearchHealth Services ResearchHealth Services ResearchMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Explores theoretical and empiricalapproaches to race/ethnicity and gender asfactors in health and human servicepractices, programs, and policies in theUnited States. Justice concepts as guides topolicy, practices, and research oninequalities in life chances are examinedfirst. The course then explores current dataon racial/ethnic and gender differences inhealth, behavioral health, functional status,and life-course. With this background,attention turns to alternative accounts ofthe causes of these differences. Examinedthen in turn are theories and researchstrategies that look for quantitativeexplanation for unequal life outcomes.Although we will focus on the patterns ofrace/ethnicity and gender differences inhealth outcomes and service use that havereceived the most comprehensive attention,the course offers examples and perspectiveson research methods and analyticframeworks that have been applied to otherissues.

HS 518a Management of Health CareHS 518a Management of Health CareHS 518a Management of Health CareHS 518a Management of Health CareHS 518a Management of Health CareOrganizationsOrganizationsOrganizationsOrganizationsOrganizationsIntroduces students to the concepts,theories, and practical problems ofmanaging people in health careorganizations. Case material is drawn fromhospital, HMO, group practice, publichealth agency, and for-profit companysettings. Students gain a betterunderstanding of the range of strategic andoperational problems faced by managers,some of the analytic tools to diagnoseproblems, and the role of leadership (andmanagement) in improving performance.Mr. Chilingerian

HS 519a Health EconomicsHS 519a Health EconomicsHS 519a Health EconomicsHS 519a Health EconomicsHS 519a Health EconomicsPrerequisite: An introductorymicroeconomics course.Economic models of demand, production,and markets for goods and services can beused to analyze the key resource allocationquestions in health care. Applies economicmodels to questions of demand concerningthe utilization and distribution of healthcare and to questions of supply,encompassing issues of cost, efficiency, andaccessibility of care. The incentives andbehavior of consumers and producers ofhealth care are considered using thesemodels.Ms. Bishop

HS 520a Payment and Financing of HealthHS 520a Payment and Financing of HealthHS 520a Payment and Financing of HealthHS 520a Payment and Financing of HealthHS 520a Payment and Financing of HealthCareCareCareCareCareExamines current payment practices tohealth care providers, the problems withcurrent methods, and possiblemodifications. Focuses only upon hospitalcare, physician services, and managed care.Covers the different ways that managedcare organizations are structured. Thepayment and performance of managed careorganizations and how performance isrelated to organizational strategies areincluded.Mr. Wallack

HS 521a Political and OrganizationalHS 521a Political and OrganizationalHS 521a Political and OrganizationalHS 521a Political and OrganizationalHS 521a Political and OrganizationalAnalysis in Health PolicyAnalysis in Health PolicyAnalysis in Health PolicyAnalysis in Health PolicyAnalysis in Health PolicyFocuses on refining the analytical skillsuseful to students for understanding thepolitical and organizational factorsinfluencing health care and health carepolicy. The readings and issues discussedare not a survey of current issues in healthpolitics. Most readings were selectedbecause they represent an innovative,interesting, or challenging piece of analysis.The goal of each class is to identify andcritique the core arguments of the work, theconceptual categories and assumptions onwhich the argument is based, and the datapresented in its support.Mr. Prottas

HS 523a Economics of Aging and DisabilityHS 523a Economics of Aging and DisabilityHS 523a Economics of Aging and DisabilityHS 523a Economics of Aging and DisabilityHS 523a Economics of Aging and DisabilityProvides students with background andtools to carry out economic analysis ofindividual and public decision-making withrespect to life-cycle risks of disability andretirement, including long-term careservices that compensate for functionaldisability. Students will compare andcontrast issues and analysis for two groups:elders and working-aged persons withdisabilities.Ms. Bishop

HS 524a Long-Term Care: A PolicyHS 524a Long-Term Care: A PolicyHS 524a Long-Term Care: A PolicyHS 524a Long-Term Care: A PolicyHS 524a Long-Term Care: A PolicyPerspectivePerspectivePerspectivePerspectivePerspectiveOne of the most important health policyissues facing the nation is how to financeand provide long-term care for persons withchronic illness and disabilities. Useshistorical and political economyframeworks to analyze the origins ofcurrent long-term care policies andprograms. Topics covered includehomecare, institutional care, concepts ofneed, informal care, choice and autonomy,acute care connections, integration, privateapproaches, international comparisons, andreform options. Primary focus will be onthe aged, but other populations withdisabilities will be considered.Mr. Leutz

HS 525a Aging Issues and PoliciesHS 525a Aging Issues and PoliciesHS 525a Aging Issues and PoliciesHS 525a Aging Issues and PoliciesHS 525a Aging Issues and PoliciesProvides students with a base of knowledgeabout the policy arena and the politics ofaging and an opportunity to explore selectedpolicy issues in some depth. Focuses on afew areas that provide fertile ground forpolicy development and/or analysis, and hasthree components: (1) lectures coveringbackground information; (2) discussionscritically evaluating readings; and (3)student presentations. Projects and papersprovide students opportunities to examineissues surrounding the design andimplementation of particular policies,develop curriculum for particular topics, orundertake critiques of policies already inplace.Ms. Mutschler

HS 526a Organizational Theory andHS 526a Organizational Theory andHS 526a Organizational Theory andHS 526a Organizational Theory andHS 526a Organizational Theory andBehaviorBehaviorBehaviorBehaviorBehaviorAn introduction to organizational theoryand behavior from a policy andmanagement perspective. Examines anumber of major perspectives on the natureand process of organization. The courseobjectives are: to develop an awareness ofwhat organizational theory is and why it isimportant in providing analytical lenses tosee (or ignore) phenomenon which might beoverlooked; to review how some theoristshave analyzed organizations; to develop acritical attitude toward the literature; andto encourage the development of anintegrative (and creative) point of view.Ms. Gittell and Mr. Chilingerian


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HS 527a Law & Policy: Gender Equality inHS 527a Law & Policy: Gender Equality inHS 527a Law & Policy: Gender Equality inHS 527a Law & Policy: Gender Equality inHS 527a Law & Policy: Gender Equality inTheory and PracticeTheory and PracticeTheory and PracticeTheory and PracticeTheory and PracticeStudents will 1) be able to identify the mostimportant legal issues related to women’srights in the U.S. and around the globe; 2)understand the constitutional, statutoryand international law frameworks foranalyzing gender issues, including basicequal protection and due process analyses;3) recognize the relationship between thedevelopment of law, policy and socialchange; and 4) understand and apply thedifferent models of gender equalityemployed by the courts and legal theorists.Lecture, discussion, and case study/Socraticmethods are used. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Hill

HS 527f Law and Society: Gender EqualityHS 527f Law and Society: Gender EqualityHS 527f Law and Society: Gender EqualityHS 527f Law and Society: Gender EqualityHS 527f Law and Society: Gender EqualityThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HS 527b inprevious years. Meets for one-half semesterand yields half-course credit.Explores issues of gender equity that arisein different contexts, including in thestate’s treatment of its citizens in theworkplace and within the family. Central tothe course is the study of laws that impactwomen’s lives. These include civil rightslaws as well as laws related to sexualcoercion and exploitation of women. Thecourse is loosely divided into three areas ofstudy. During the first few weeks thecourse examines the history of women’srights and the development ofconstitutional protection of them. Nextlooks specifically at laws aimed at securingwomen’s economic equality with emphasison workplace antidiscriminationprovisions. In the final weeks, examines theproblems of violence against women in thehome and elsewhere and the law’s responseto it.Ms. Hill

HS 528f Law and Society: Race and ClassHS 528f Law and Society: Race and ClassHS 528f Law and Society: Race and ClassHS 528f Law and Society: Race and ClassHS 528f Law and Society: Race and ClassThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken HS 528a inprevious years. Meets for one-half semesterand yields one-half course credit.Explores race in American society from theframework of civil rights law. Using thecase method, it attempts to facilitate amulticultural inquiry intoantidiscrimination law by presenting civilrights issues as integrated social problems.Though the cases are organized around thetraditional civil rights categories ofeducation and housing, it also offersexploration of emerging areas such as therights of language minorities and peoplewith disabilities.Ms. Hill

HS 529a Social Policy and PopulationHS 529a Social Policy and PopulationHS 529a Social Policy and PopulationHS 529a Social Policy and PopulationHS 529a Social Policy and PopulationGroupsGroupsGroupsGroupsGroupsGives a broad introduction to some of thefundamental challenges for human servicespolicies and programs that advance justiceby examining alternative accounts ofinequality and exclusion with respect topopulation characteristics such as race/ethnicity, gender, disability, and age. Uses arange of demographic and social scienceconcepts and methods to explore thechanging definition, life chances, social andhealth program experiences, and politicalparticipation of groups defined bydemographic and social locationcharacteristics. Concludes withexamination of social movements, policyapproaches, and institutional restructuringas means to promote equality andinclusion.Ms. Nguyen

HS 532b Social Policy Analysis: TechniqueHS 532b Social Policy Analysis: TechniqueHS 532b Social Policy Analysis: TechniqueHS 532b Social Policy Analysis: TechniqueHS 532b Social Policy Analysis: Techniqueand Applicationand Applicationand Applicationand Applicationand ApplicationExamines approaches to policy analysis andassesses strength and limitations of variousmethods. Exposes students to a range ofmethods and theoretical frameworks forexploring and understanding contemporarysocial problems and policy challenges.Begins with an overview of the stages ofpolicy process, including policyformulation, rulemaking, andimplementation. Policy analysis will bedefined and a distinction made with policyresearch. The course also focuses on thecriteria for evaluating policy options,including efficiency, equity, security, andliberty. Ethics and the role of values inshaping analysis will be explored. Actualpolicy analysis is evaluated in the areas ofchildren and family policy, health, andwelfare policy. Students have theopportunity to write and present a policyanalysis critique.Mr. Altman and Mr. Doonan

HS 534b Assets and Social PolicyHS 534b Assets and Social PolicyHS 534b Assets and Social PolicyHS 534b Assets and Social PolicyHS 534b Assets and Social PolicyThe class conducts a thorough and rigorousexamination of the central features,assumptions, and implications of asset-based policy, focusing on four centralaspects of asset-based policy. Explores theanalytic features of an asset perspective anddetermines whether such policies couldmake a significant difference. Reviewsevidence regarding the impact of asset-based policies from demonstration projectsjust now becoming available. Also examinesin detail the implications for social policy.Mr. Shapiro

HS 541b Knowledge, Politics, and ChildrenHS 541b Knowledge, Politics, and ChildrenHS 541b Knowledge, Politics, and ChildrenHS 541b Knowledge, Politics, and ChildrenHS 541b Knowledge, Politics, and ChildrenEngages students in a critical examinationof the relationship between knowledge andadvocacy, and the influence of both on thedevelopment of early childhood policy inthe United States. Readings are drawn fromacademic and popular sources, includingtheoretical work, empirical studies,journalistic writings, and novels. Classroomdiscussion focuses on the analysis of“different ways of knowing” and differentrules of evidence with respect to theresources, needs, and life circumstances ofyoung children and their families. Selectedchild policy issues are examined from state-level and federal perspectives.Staff

HS 543b Measurement of InequalitiesHS 543b Measurement of InequalitiesHS 543b Measurement of InequalitiesHS 543b Measurement of InequalitiesHS 543b Measurement of InequalitiesFor Ph.D. students only.Students will (1) develop a theoreticalunderstanding of the causes of inequalitiesacross different levels of socialorganization, such as households,communities, and nations; (2) review theevidence of how economic inequalitiesaffect classic indicators of quality of life,such as health, empowerment, life-expectancy, and psychological well-being,and (3) develop a simple, practical methodto define and measure inequalities andquality of life that can be applied acrosscultures and scales. The best recenttheoretical and empirical literature oninequality and quality of life and onpractical exercises is drawn upon. Some ofthe class time is spent conducting practicalexercises on how to measure quality of lifealong multiple dimensions and how tointegrate the different measures into asimple, comprehensible index withintuitive appeal. Practical exercises withstatistical software to estimate variousforms of inequalities in populations is alsoused.Mr. Godoy

HS 544f Vulnerable Youth: Policy andHS 544f Vulnerable Youth: Policy andHS 544f Vulnerable Youth: Policy andHS 544f Vulnerable Youth: Policy andHS 544f Vulnerable Youth: Policy andProgrammatic ResponsesProgrammatic ResponsesProgrammatic ResponsesProgrammatic ResponsesProgrammatic ResponsesExamines the status of and our response tothe problems of children and youth who areat risk of not becoming self-sufficient asyoung adults. Examines topical issues froma variety of perspectives, borrowing fromrecent literature on preschool programs,education programs, second-chance jobtraining programs, teen parenting programs,comprehensive community changeinitiatives/community development, andantipoverty initiatives.Mr. Hahn

HS 572a Economics of Mental HealthHS 572a Economics of Mental HealthHS 572a Economics of Mental HealthHS 572a Economics of Mental HealthHS 572a Economics of Mental HealthApplies economic analysis to policy andresearch issues in the mental health sector,including cost-effectiveness, managed care,benefit design, and adverse selection.Studies the impact of different approachesto financing treatment and paying providersin the public and private sectors.Mr. Hodgkin


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HS 586a Issues in Substance AbuseHS 586a Issues in Substance AbuseHS 586a Issues in Substance AbuseHS 586a Issues in Substance AbuseHS 586a Issues in Substance AbuseTreatmentTreatmentTreatmentTreatmentTreatmentProvides an overview of issues related toclinical prevention and treatment servicesfor alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse.Examines the organization, delivery, andfinancing of abuse services. Specific topicsinclude the structure of the treatmentsystem, access to service, the process oftreatment, and the effectiveness, cost, cost-effectiveness, and quality of treatment.Examines the impact of managed care onthe way services are organized and deliveredand on clinical outcome.Ms. Horgan


HS 602c Children, Youth, and FamilyHS 602c Children, Youth, and FamilyHS 602c Children, Youth, and FamilyHS 602c Children, Youth, and FamilyHS 602c Children, Youth, and FamilyDissertation SeminarDissertation SeminarDissertation SeminarDissertation SeminarDissertation SeminarStaff

HS 603c Health Policy DissertationHS 603c Health Policy DissertationHS 603c Health Policy DissertationHS 603c Health Policy DissertationHS 603c Health Policy DissertationSeminarSeminarSeminarSeminarSeminarStaff

HS 604c Assets and Inequality DissertationHS 604c Assets and Inequality DissertationHS 604c Assets and Inequality DissertationHS 604c Assets and Inequality DissertationHS 604c Assets and Inequality DissertationSeminarSeminarSeminarSeminarSeminarStaff

HS 605c Behavioral Health SeminarHS 605c Behavioral Health SeminarHS 605c Behavioral Health SeminarHS 605c Behavioral Health SeminarHS 605c Behavioral Health SeminarStaff

HS 777a Social Welfare TutorialHS 777a Social Welfare TutorialHS 777a Social Welfare TutorialHS 777a Social Welfare TutorialHS 777a Social Welfare TutorialStaff

HS 777b Social Welfare TutorialHS 777b Social Welfare TutorialHS 777b Social Welfare TutorialHS 777b Social Welfare TutorialHS 777b Social Welfare TutorialStaff

HS 777f Social Welfare TutorialHS 777f Social Welfare TutorialHS 777f Social Welfare TutorialHS 777f Social Welfare TutorialHS 777f Social Welfare TutorialStaff

HS 800g ProseminarHS 800g ProseminarHS 800g ProseminarHS 800g ProseminarHS 800g ProseminarOpen only to Heller students. Yields one-quarter course credit (one credit). May berepeated for credit as the seminar topicvaries.Mr. Simon

A graduate school

Brandeis International Business SchoolCourses of Study:Master of Arts in International Economics andFinanceMaster of Science in FinanceMaster of Business AdministrationDoctor of Philosophy


The Brandeis International Business School(formerly known as the Graduate School ofInternational Economics and Finance) is apioneering professional school dedicated toteaching and research in global finance,management, and economic policy.

Established in 1994, the School responds tothe growing need for international visionand expertise by preparing exceptionalindividuals from around the world tobecome principled leaders of globalcompanies and public institutions.

The School teaches cutting-edge theory,immerses students in internationalexperiences, and connects them to bestpractice in business and policy. Thislearning experience transforms the way itsgraduates view the world and helps themdevelop insights to chart its future.

The School’s research covers fields rangingfrom currency markets, corporate financialsignaling and asset prices to patents andtechnology flows, international branding,multicultural communication, and manyother fields. Its major research units includethe following.

The Barbara and Richard RosenbergInstitute of Global FinanceEstablished in 2001 with a generous giftfrom Barbara and Richard Rosenberg, theInstitute anticipates and addresses majortrends and challenges in the globaleconomy through research, publicconferences and symposia, and teaching.

The Center for Asia-Pacific Business andEconomicsThe Center addresses trade, investment,finance, and development in the AsiaPacific as a whole, and in particularcountries of the region. The Center is alsoan APEC Study Center.

Additional information on the School, itsprograms and activities, and its admissionspolicies may be obtained from the School’swebsite, www.brandeis.edu/global, or bycontacting its administrative offices atBrandeis University.


The Brandeis International Business Schoolprepares students for the challenges of theemerging global marketplace. Its programsaddress the complex responsibilities facedby business and government leaders in theirvaried professional environments.

M.A.ief ProgramM.A.ief ProgramM.A.ief ProgramM.A.ief ProgramM.A.ief ProgramThe Lemberg M.A. in InternationalEconomics and Finance is a two-yearprofessional degree that integratesanalytical skills in economics and capitalmarkets with practical managementinsights and global economic perspectives.It prepares students for careers in finance,economic policy, consulting, multinationalcorporations, and internationalorganizations.

M.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramThe M.B.A. at IBS is a two-year professionaldegree, offers in-depth training in allbusiness and management functions withspecial emphasis on finance and strategy.Its internationally focused curriculum andlanguage requirement distinguish it sharplyfrom “generic” M.B.A. degrees. Studentsselect one of three concentrations:

international business, internationalfinance, and international economic policy.

M.S.F. ProgramM.S.F. ProgramM.S.F. ProgramM.S.F. ProgramM.S.F. ProgramThe M.S. in finance is a 10-course, part- andfull-time program focused on thequantitative and analytical tools of modernfinance, with emphasis on applications ininvestments and corporate financialmanagement. The program accommodatesthe schedules of working professionals byoffering year-round evening courses andmay be completed within five semesters.

Ph.D. ProgramPh.D. ProgramPh.D. ProgramPh.D. ProgramPh.D. ProgramThe Ph.D. in international economics andfinance, offered in collaboration with theUniversity’s economics department,provides advanced training in economictheory, research techniques, and creativeproblem-solving in an integrated, globaleconomic framework. Concentrations arelimited to international trade, internationalfinance, international business, anddevelopment/transition economics. Theprogram prepares students for research,teaching, and policy making careers inbusiness, government, and internationalagencies.

Combined B.A./M.A. ProgramsCombined B.A./M.A. ProgramsCombined B.A./M.A. ProgramsCombined B.A./M.A. ProgramsCombined B.A./M.A. ProgramsBrandeis and Wellesley Collegeundergraduate students may apply foradmission to a special B.A./M.A. trackwithin the Lemberg M.A.ief Program in thespring of their third year. They begin takingprogram courses in their fourth year ofundergraduate study and satisfy themaster’s degree requirements in oneadditional year of study at the graduatelevel after receiving their B.A. degree.

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Admission Academic Regulations

Requirements for the DegreeRequirements for the DegreeRequirements for the DegreeRequirements for the DegreeRequirements for the Degree

Degree requirements vary by program andcan be found on page 403 of this Bulletin.


Every resident, post-resident, andcontinuation student must register at thebeginning of each term, whether attendingregular courses of study, carrying onresearch or independent reading, writing athesis or dissertation, or utilizing anyacademic service or facility of theUniversity. All students on semester abroadmust register and enroll in ECON 290a forthat semester.


The privilege of auditing courses withoutpaying a fee is extended to all regularlyenrolled full-time graduate students exceptspecial students. Special students may auditcourses by paying for them at the same rateas those taken for credit. No courses may beaudited without the permission of theinstructor. Auditors may not takeexaminations or expect evaluation from theinstructor. No credit is given for an auditedcourse.


Students are allowed to drop courses afterthe end of registration. To do so, an Add/Drop Form is obtained from the IBS office ofadministration and student services andreturned to the Office of the UniversityRegistrar. Courses must be dropped no laterthan one week prior to the beginning of anexamination period.

Exemptions from required courses must berequested in writing on a RequirementCompletion Form, which may be obtainedfrom the IBS office of administration andstudent services. All requests forexemptions must be requested during astudent’s first semester in IBS.


A student who has not completed theresearch or written work for any coursemay receive an EI (“incomplete”) or afailing grade at the discretion of the courseinstructor. A student who receives an EImust satisfactorily complete the work ofthe course in which the incomplete wasgiven in order to receive credit for thecourse and a letter grade. An incomplete,unless given by reason of the student’sfailure to attend a final examination, mustbe made up no later than the end of theterm following the term in which it wasreceived. When failure to take a finalexamination has resulted in an EI,resolution of that EI to a letter grade mustoccur within six weeks of the beginning ofthe next term. An EI that is not resolvedwithin the stated time limits willautomatically become an I (“permanentincomplete”). A student may petition thedean for a change in a permanentincomplete, provided the petition is signedby the instructor of the course.

Residence RequirementsResidence RequirementsResidence RequirementsResidence RequirementsResidence Requirements

Residence requirements vary by program,and can be found on page 403 of thisBulletin.


A graduate student who has completedresidence requirements and who needs toutilize the full range of academic servicesand University facilities while completingdegree requirements is a post-residentstudent and should register for CONT 500(Graduate Research) or the appropriatecourses required to complete his/herprogram.


A doctoral student who has completed alldegree requirements except the dissertationis eligible for continuation status. Astudent in this category enrolls on a full-time basis, and is eligible for Universityhealth insurance, borrowing privileges inthe Library, a computer account, use of gymfacilities, and purchase of a parking sticker.They are not normally eligible forfellowships or for leaves of absence, exceptfor health reasons.

How to Be Admitted to the BrandeisHow to Be Admitted to the BrandeisHow to Be Admitted to the BrandeisHow to Be Admitted to the BrandeisHow to Be Admitted to the BrandeisInternational Business SchoolInternational Business SchoolInternational Business SchoolInternational Business SchoolInternational Business School

The School seeks outstanding candidatesfrom around the world and from a widerange of backgrounds and experiences.Factors critical in the evaluation ofapplicants to all IBS degree programsinclude academic achievement, aptitude forgraduate study, motivation, leadership, andexperience. Detailed information regardingadmission requirements, applications,policies, and procedures is available on theIBS website and by contacting the Office ofAdmissions.

Test Scores and DeadlinesTest Scores and DeadlinesTest Scores and DeadlinesTest Scores and DeadlinesTest Scores and Deadlines

Applicants for the Lemberg M.A.iefProgram must submit the results of eitherthe GMAT or the GRE. Applicants for theM.B.A. and M.S.F. programs must submitGMAT scores. Ph.D. applicants are requiredto submit the results of the GRE. A TOEFLscore of 600 or higher is normally requiredfor students whose native language is notEnglish. Although interviews are notrequired, they are recommended.

Early action:Early action:Early action:Early action:Early action: For Lemberg M.A.ief Programand M.B.A. Program, IBS offers an earlyaction and scholarship priority deadline ofDecember 15.

Lemberg M.A.ief Program:Lemberg M.A.ief Program:Lemberg M.A.ief Program:Lemberg M.A.ief Program:Lemberg M.A.ief Program: December 10 andFebruary 15 Priority Deadline forScholarships/April 15 Final Deadline.

Lemberg M.A.ief Program, B.A./M.A. track:Lemberg M.A.ief Program, B.A./M.A. track:Lemberg M.A.ief Program, B.A./M.A. track:Lemberg M.A.ief Program, B.A./M.A. track:Lemberg M.A.ief Program, B.A./M.A. track:March 15.

M.B.A. Program:M.B.A. Program:M.B.A. Program:M.B.A. Program:M.B.A. Program: December 10 and February15 Priority Deadline for Scholarships/April15 Final Deadline.

M.S.F. Program:M.S.F. Program:M.S.F. Program:M.S.F. Program:M.S.F. Program: January 7 for spring entry/April 15 for summer entry/August 1 for fallentry.

Ph.D. Program:Ph.D. Program:Ph.D. Program:Ph.D. Program:Ph.D. Program: January 15. Note:Admission is offered only in even years(2006, 2008, etc.).

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If for any reason a student must extend aleave of absence, he or she must requestsuch an extension in writing before theleave of absence expires. Failure to do sowill result in involuntary withdrawal fromIBS. Students who extend their leaves ofabsence beyond one year may lose funding.Should a student wish to return, thestudent will be considered for funding aspart of the School’s entering class ofstudents.


A student who wishes to withdrawvoluntarily from Brandeis InternationalBusiness School during a semester must doso in writing to the assistant dean and mustfile his or her request beforebeforebeforebeforebefore the last day ofinstruction of the semester. Failure tonotify in writing of a withdrawal maysubject the student to loss of eligibility forrefunds in accordance with the refundschedule outlined in the “Fees andExpenses” section. Permission to withdrawvoluntarily will not be granted if thestudent has not discharged all financialobligations to the University or has notmade financial arrangements satisfactory tothe bursar. When a student withdrawsduring or at the end of a semester courseenrollments are not expunged from his orher record. Rather, a grade of W (“dropped”)is entered for each course.

Students who are obliged to register and failto do so by the appropriate deadline or whofail to pay their bill will be administrativelywithdrawn. They may be readmitted (seebelow) for study in a subsequent term, butnot for the term in which they werewithdrawn for failure to register. Belatedlyfulfilling financial obligations will notnegate the effects of administrativewithdrawal.


A student who was not enrolled in IBS forone year or more and has not obtained aleave of absence will need to apply forreadmission and will be charged thereadmission fee. IBS will determine in eachcase whether a student should bereadmitted. If requirements have changedduring the student’s absence or the studentis not deemed current in his or her field ofstudy, the student may be required to repeator supplement previous academicrequirements. When a student is reinstated,he or she will be informed of current statusregarding credits and time to degree.


A full-time graduate student at BrandeisUniversity may enroll in one graduatecourse each term at Babson College, BentleyCollege, Boston College, Boston University,Tufts University, Wellesley College, or theGraduate Consortium in Women’s Studiesat MIT. Information on courses for cross-registration at each of the host institutionsis available at the graduate school office ofeach institution.

A student who wishes to enroll in a courseat one of these institutions should consultwith the instructor in the particular courseand should expect to satisfy theprerequisites and requirements normallyrequired for admission to the course,including adherence to the academiccalendar of that course.

A student at Brandeis University whowishes to enroll in a graduate course at oneof the host institutions should obtain aregistration permit from the Office of theUniversity Registrar and should present thispermit to the office of the registrar of thehost institution.


A student must be registered and enrolledin the term(s) in which the dissertation isdefended.

Continuation students must enroll beforethe end of registration period each semesterin CONT 500a/b (Graduate Research). Forquestions regarding these enrollmentsplease contact the Office of the UniversityRegistrar.

International students must enroll inCONT 500a (Graduate Research). Pleasecontact the International Students andScholars Office (ISSO) if there are specialcircumstances.


Properly qualified applicants who wish toaudit or to take courses without workingfor a degree may be admitted. Specialstudents are normally not eligible forUniversity loans, scholarships, fellowships,or teaching or research assistantships.Special students who later wish to changetheir status to that of part-time or full-timestudents working for a degree must applyfor admission as resident students. Theymust also file a special petition if they wishcredit to be accepted for any courses takenat Brandeis as special students. Credit forsuch coursework may be granted inexceptional cases. Normally, no more thantwo courses taken for credit may betransferable if the student is admitted toeither the master’s or doctoral program.


Students may petition for a leave ofabsence. The petition must have theapproval of the dean. Leaves of absence ofup to one year will normally be granted tostudents in good academic standing whopresent compelling personal reasons.Returns from leave may be subject toconditions established at the inception ofthe leave. Time spent on authorized leavesof absence will not be counted toward themaximum time permitted to completedegree requirements.

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Fees and Expenses

Student Health Insurance Plan through theUniversity. The fee is payable prior toregistration and no portion is refundable.Student insurance is optional for specialstudents. Additional insurance options,including family coverage, are described inA Guide to University Health Services,which is available from Health Services.

Parking Fee: $35-150 per year.Parking Fee: $35-150 per year.Parking Fee: $35-150 per year.Parking Fee: $35-150 per year.Parking Fee: $35-150 per year.Payable annually at fall registration forprivilege of parking an automobile oncampus. Fee varies with assigned parkingarea.

Late Fee: $100, or 2% of the outstandingLate Fee: $100, or 2% of the outstandingLate Fee: $100, or 2% of the outstandingLate Fee: $100, or 2% of the outstandingLate Fee: $100, or 2% of the outstandingbalance, whichever is greater.balance, whichever is greater.balance, whichever is greater.balance, whichever is greater.balance, whichever is greater.A student who defaults in the payment ofindebtedness to the University shall besubject to suspension, dismissal, and refusalof a transfer of credits or issuance of anofficial transcript. In addition, theUniversity may refer the debt to an outsidecollection agency. The student isresponsible for costs associated with thecollection of the debt.

Such indebtedness includes, but is notlimited to, delinquency of a borrower inrepaying a loan administered by the studentloan office and the inability of that office tocollect such a loan because the borrowerhas discharged the indebtedness throughbankruptcy proceedings. If the student is adegree, certificate, or diploma candidate, hisor her name will be stricken from the rolls.

A student who has been suspended ordismissed for nonpayment of indebtednessto the University may not be reinstateduntil such indebtedness is paid in full.

Final Doctoral Fee: $235.Final Doctoral Fee: $235.Final Doctoral Fee: $235.Final Doctoral Fee: $235.Final Doctoral Fee: $235.This fee covers all costs for the year inwhich the Ph.D. degree will be conferred,including the costs for the full publishingservices for the dissertation; publication ofthe abstract of the dissertation inDissertation Abstracts; issuance of aLibrary of Congress number, appropriatelibrary cards, and deposit of the dissertationin digital format at the Library of Congress;binding four copies of the dissertation—onehardbound for the author, and threexerographic softbound copies (for theauthor, IBS, and Library); and a microfichefor the Brandeis Library. The final doctoralfee covers the rental expenses for academicrobes for graduation and the cost of thediploma.

Note: All candidates for the Ph.D. degreemust pay the $235 final doctoral fee at theOffice of Student Financial Services beforethey file their application for degree withthe Office of the University Registrar.


The only fee that may be refundable, inpart, is the tuition fee. No refund of thetuition fee will be made because of illness,absence, or dismissal during the academicyear. A student who is withdrawing mustnotify Brandeis International BusinessSchool in writing; refunds will be based onthe date of notification and calculated inaccordance with the following:

1. Tuition1. Tuition1. Tuition1. Tuition1. TuitionWithdrawalBefore the opening day of instruction: 100%of the term’s tuition.

On or before the second Friday followingthe opening day of instruction: 75% of theterm’s tuition.

On or before the fifth Friday following theopening day of instruction: 50% of theterm’s tuition.


Requests for refunds should be addressed tothe Office of Student Financial Services.

2. Scholarship2. Scholarship2. Scholarship2. Scholarship2. ScholarshipIn the case of a scholarship student whowithdraws, the student’s account will becredited with the same proportion of theterm scholarship as charged for tuition:75% if the student leaves on or before thesecond Friday; 50% on or before the fifthFriday, and no refund thereafter.

3. Stafford Loans3. Stafford Loans3. Stafford Loans3. Stafford Loans3. Stafford LoansIn compliance with federal law, specialrefund arrangements apply to studentsreceiving aid under Title IV. ContactBrandeis International Business Schoolfinancial aid officer for additionalinformation.


A student who drops courses on the percourse tuition charge basis is allowed arefund following this schedule:

1. Full semester-long coursesBefore the opening day of instructionthrough the last day of the registrationperiod (see the Academic Calendar): 100%of the dropped course’s tuition fee.



Tuition and FeesTuition and FeesTuition and FeesTuition and FeesTuition and Fees


Tuition for full-time resident students forthe 2006-07 academic year is $16,476 persemester (or $32,851 per two-semesteracademic year) for Lemberg, M.B.A., andPh.D. students. The same tuition rateapplies to the required semester abroad. Thetuition rates for the part-time M.S.F. is$2,945 per course. Due to inflation,students who will be at Brandeis more thanone year may expect tuition and othercharges to increase slightly during theiracademic careers.

Payment of tuition and other fees is due onAugust 11, 2006, for the fall semester andJanuary 5, 2007, for the spring semester. Astudent who has not paid such fees by theday of registration will be refused theprivilege of registration. A late fee will beassessed to all student accounts withoutstanding balances after the stated duedate. The amount of the late fee will be$100, or 2% of the outstanding balance,whichever is greater.


Returned Check Fee: $25 per incident.Returned Check Fee: $25 per incident.Returned Check Fee: $25 per incident.Returned Check Fee: $25 per incident.Returned Check Fee: $25 per incident.A bank service fee will be charged to astudent’s account if a payment or a checknegotiated through Brandeis is returned bythe bank for any reason.

Transcript Fee: $5.Transcript Fee: $5.Transcript Fee: $5.Transcript Fee: $5.Transcript Fee: $5.Students, former students, and graduatesshould request official transcripts of theirrecords from the Office of the UniversityRegistrar, Kutz Hall. Students are entitledto 20 formal transcripts of their academicwork without charge. A charge of $5 will bemade for each subsequent transcript.Requests by mail for transcripts must beaccompanied by a check in the correctamount payable to Brandeis University.Official transcripts will be issued only tothose students whose University financialrecords are in order.

Orientation Fee: $35 per year.Orientation Fee: $35 per year.Orientation Fee: $35 per year.Orientation Fee: $35 per year.Orientation Fee: $35 per year.

Graduate Activity Fee: $33 per year.Graduate Activity Fee: $33 per year.Graduate Activity Fee: $33 per year.Graduate Activity Fee: $33 per year.Graduate Activity Fee: $33 per year.

Student Health Services Fee: $537 per yearStudent Health Services Fee: $537 per yearStudent Health Services Fee: $537 per yearStudent Health Services Fee: $537 per yearStudent Health Services Fee: $537 per year(optional).(optional).(optional).(optional).(optional).Entitles the full-time graduate student touse of Health Services.

Student Health Insurance Plan (singleStudent Health Insurance Plan (singleStudent Health Insurance Plan (singleStudent Health Insurance Plan (singleStudent Health Insurance Plan (singlecoverage): $1,648 per year (estimated).coverage): $1,648 per year (estimated).coverage): $1,648 per year (estimated).coverage): $1,648 per year (estimated).coverage): $1,648 per year (estimated).All three-quarter or full-time students arerequired by state law to show certificationof health insurance. Students withoutinsurance of their own must purchase the

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2. Module coursesOn or before the second Friday of moduleinstruction (see the Academic Calendar):100% of the dropped course’s tuition fee.



Ten-month living expenses in the Walthamarea for a single individual on aneconomical budget are estimated to rangefrom $9,000-16,000. Limited housing isavailable in the University’s graduateresidence halls. Costs for on-campushousing range from approximately $3,150-3,480 per semester for a single person.Graduate housing includes kitchenfacilities, but students may also purchaseUniversity meal plans.


Both U.S. residents and internationalstudents are eligible for merit- and need-based financial support from IBS and arealso encouraged to explore outside fundingsources. To be considered for need-basedfinancial aid through federal loan programs,U.S. residents must submit a FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA). This form is available atwww.fafsa.ed.gov. In past years,international students have receivedsupport from the Fulbright, Muskie, Ford,Mandella, Soros, and other scholarshipprograms and from their governments andemployers.

ScholarshipsScholarshipsScholarshipsScholarshipsScholarships

Committed to enrolling a highly qualifiedstudent body, the School awardsscholarships and loans based on academicand professional promise, need, andavailability of funds. All students—U.S.residents and international students—areautomatically considered for scholarshipassistance upon admission.

Financial support varies by program.Financial aid is not available in the part-time M.S.F. program. M.A.ief and M.B.A.students are sometimes offered partialtuition scholarships, but in all cases areexpected to finance their own livingexpenses. Exceptional Ph.D. students mayreceive full tuition waivers and supporttoward living expenses. Master’s degreestudents who study abroad receive a granttoward the cost of airfare to the partnerschool.

The School’s major scholarship programsinclude:

Dean’s Prize Scholarships

American Leadership Awards

Global Leadership Awards

Jeffrey J. Steiner Fellowships

Milton W. Feld Fellowships

Isaiah Leo Scharfman Fellowships

National Society of Hispanic MBAScholarships

National Society of Black MBAScholarships

Further information on eligibility andapplication requirements for thesescholarships and for the School’s need-basedaid is provided on the IBS website and canbe obtained also by contacting the IBSOffice of Admissions.

AssistantshipsAssistantshipsAssistantshipsAssistantshipsAssistantships

A limited number of research and teachingassistantships are available for qualifiedstudents.



John Ballantine, Director of the MSFJohn Ballantine, Director of the MSFJohn Ballantine, Director of the MSFJohn Ballantine, Director of the MSFJohn Ballantine, Director of the MSFProgramProgramProgramProgramProgramBank regulation. Corporate finance.Financial institutions. Labor economics.Strategic management.

F. Trenery Dolbear, Director of the MAiefF. Trenery Dolbear, Director of the MAiefF. Trenery Dolbear, Director of the MAiefF. Trenery Dolbear, Director of the MAiefF. Trenery Dolbear, Director of the MAiefProgramProgramProgramProgramProgramPublic sector. Macroeconomics.

Benjamin Gomes-Casseres, Director ofBenjamin Gomes-Casseres, Director ofBenjamin Gomes-Casseres, Director ofBenjamin Gomes-Casseres, Director ofBenjamin Gomes-Casseres, Director ofM.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramM.B.A. ProgramInternational business. Alliancemanagement. Business strategy.

Blake LeBaron, Director of Ph.D. ProgramBlake LeBaron, Director of Ph.D. ProgramBlake LeBaron, Director of Ph.D. ProgramBlake LeBaron, Director of Ph.D. ProgramBlake LeBaron, Director of Ph.D. ProgramInternational finance. Exchange rates.Artificial stock markets.

Brenda AndersonBrenda AndersonBrenda AndersonBrenda AndersonBrenda AndersonAccounting and financial analysis.

Edward BayoneEdward BayoneEdward BayoneEdward BayoneEdward BayoneCountry risk, credit risk. Real estatefinance and development.

Chad BownChad BownChad BownChad BownChad BownInternational economics. Economicdevelopment and industrial organization.

Linda BuiLinda BuiLinda BuiLinda BuiLinda BuiEnvironmental economics. Industrialorganization. Public economics.

Laarni BulanLaarni BulanLaarni BulanLaarni BulanLaarni BulanEmpirical corporate finance. Real options.

Alfonso CanellaAlfonso CanellaAlfonso CanellaAlfonso CanellaAlfonso CanellaAirline industry. Health care economics.Project evaluations. Valuations.

Stephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiAdvanced macroeconomic theory. Monetaryeconomics. Financial economics.

Can ErbilCan ErbilCan ErbilCan ErbilCan ErbilDevelopment economics. Politicaleconomy. International trade. Economicmodeling.

Jens HilscherJens HilscherJens HilscherJens HilscherJens HilscherAsset pricing. Corporate finance.International finance.

Adam Jaffe, Dean of Arts and SciencesAdam Jaffe, Dean of Arts and SciencesAdam Jaffe, Dean of Arts and SciencesAdam Jaffe, Dean of Arts and SciencesAdam Jaffe, Dean of Arts and SciencesTechnology. Economic growth. Industrialorganization.

Gary JeffersonGary JeffersonGary JeffersonGary JeffersonGary JeffersonChina. Technical progress. Open economymacroeconomics. Transition economics.

Richard KeithRichard KeithRichard KeithRichard KeithRichard KeithFinance, planning, and control. Managerialaccounting.

Hong LiHong LiHong LiHong LiHong LiTime series econometrics.Macroeconomics. Monetary economics.

Catherine L. MannCatherine L. MannCatherine L. MannCatherine L. MannCatherine L. MannInternational finance. Outsourcing.Technology. U.S. economic policy.

Rachel McCullochRachel McCullochRachel McCullochRachel McCullochRachel McCullochInternational trade theory. Trade policy.Macroeconomic coordination. Investmentand technology transfer.

Nidiya MenonNidiya MenonNidiya MenonNidiya MenonNidiya MenonDevelopment economics. Econometrics.Labor economics.

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Andrew MolinskyAndrew MolinskyAndrew MolinskyAndrew MolinskyAndrew MolinskyCross-cultural interaction. Organizationalbehavior.

Brad MorrisonBrad MorrisonBrad MorrisonBrad MorrisonBrad MorrisonOperations and service management. Supplychain management. Global outsourcing.

Carol OslerCarol OslerCarol OslerCarol OslerCarol OslerAsset pricing. Currency market. Exchangerates.

Peter PetriPeter PetriPeter PetriPeter PetriPeter PetriInternational trade. Development. Japan.Asia-Pacific.

Charles ReedCharles ReedCharles ReedCharles ReedCharles ReedEntrepreneurship. General management.International marketing.

Robert R. ReitanoRobert R. ReitanoRobert R. ReitanoRobert R. ReitanoRobert R. ReitanoAsset liability. Risk management.Derivative hedging applications. Equity andfixed income derivative pricing.Quantitative finance.

Paroma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalEnvironmental economics. Industrialorganization. R&D and technology.

Rashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarMacroeconomics. International finance.

Xin WangXin WangXin WangXin WangXin WangPricing auctions in marketing; consumerbehavior, international marketing, marketresearch.

Other distinguished practitioners andeducators serve as adjunct professors. Anup-to-date list is available on the school’swebsite, www.brandeis.edu/global.



Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents must successfully complete an approved schedule of atleast 16 semester-length courses (or the equivalent) during theirfour semesters of residency at Brandeis. This includes sevenrequired courses (in the areas of accounting, financial theory,quantitative techniques, international economic environment,international trade, international macroeconomics, andinternational corporate finance) and the remaining nine must beselected from a list of approved electives. Four semester-lengthcourses (or the equivalent) may be completed during a semesterabroad.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementTwo years (four semesters) of full-time residence is required. Oneof these may be a semester spent at a foreign universityassociated with the program. For candidates on the B.A./M.A.track, one year of residence as a graduate student is required.

International Experience RequirementInternational Experience RequirementInternational Experience RequirementInternational Experience RequirementInternational Experience RequirementStudents are required to have international experience throughliving, working, or studying outside the United States. Thisrequirement can be fulfilled with experience gained prior to entryinto IBS or while the student is enrolled at IBS. For a list andexplanation of the options available for satisfying therequirement, consult the IBS website or the Office of StudentServices.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementStudents are required to have basic knowledge of a languageother than English. This requirement can be fulfilled with alanguage learned prior to entry into IBS or while the student isenrolled at IBS. For a list and explanation of the options availablefor satisfying the requirement, consult the IBS website or theOffice of Student Services.

ConcentrationsConcentrationsConcentrationsConcentrationsConcentrationsStudents may concentrate in one of three fields: internationalfinance, international economic policy, or international business.Concentrating requires taking four semester-equivalent coursesin the field beyond the required core courses. Students whocomplete this requirement receive the M.A. in internationaleconomics and finance with a concentration in internationalfinance (or international economic policy or internationalbusiness).

Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inFinance (M.S.F.)Finance (M.S.F.)Finance (M.S.F.)Finance (M.S.F.)Finance (M.S.F.)

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents must successfully complete an approved schedule of 10semester-length courses (or the equivalent), a minimum of eightcourses at the International Business School. Five courses are required(in the areas of accounting, investment analysis, quantitativetechniques, international economic environment, and internationalcorporate finance), and the remaining five must be selected from a listof approved electives. MSF students have the option of transferring ina maximum of two graduate-level courses taken within the last fiveyears, with approval of the program director.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementStudents may complete the requirements at their own pace. Full-timeresidency is not required. However, students are normally required tocomplete their requirements within four calendar years afterbeginning work in the program.

ConcentrationsConcentrationsConcentrationsConcentrationsConcentrationsStudents concentrate in one of two fields: business finance orinternational investments. Concentrating requires taking twosemester courses (or the equivalent) in the field beyond the requiredcourses. Students who complete this requirement receive the M.S. infinance with a concentration in business finance (or internationalinvestments).

Requirements for the Degree of Master of BusinessRequirements for the Degree of Master of BusinessRequirements for the Degree of Master of BusinessRequirements for the Degree of Master of BusinessRequirements for the Degree of Master of BusinessAdministration (M.B.A.)Administration (M.B.A.)Administration (M.B.A.)Administration (M.B.A.)Administration (M.B.A.)

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents must successfully complete a minimum of 16 semester-length courses (or the equivalent) during their four terms of residencyat Brandeis. At least nine and one-half semester-course credits mustbe taken within a required set of subjects (in the areas of economicenvironment of business, quantitative methods, accounting andcontrol, finance, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, andbusiness policy) and the remaining courses must be selected from alist of approved electives. Four semester-length courses (or theequivalent) may be completed during a semester abroad.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementTwo years (four semesters) of full-time residence are required. Onesemester may be spent at a foreign university associated with theprogram.

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International Experience RequirementInternational Experience RequirementInternational Experience RequirementInternational Experience RequirementInternational Experience RequirementStudents are required to have international experience throughliving, working, or studying outside the United States. Thisrequirement can be fulfilled with experience gained prior to entryinto IBS or while the student is enrolled at IBS. For a list andexplanation of the options available for satisfying therequirement, consult the IBS website or the Office of StudentServices.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementStudents are required to have basic knowledge of a languageother than English. This requirement can be fulfilled with alanguage learned prior to entry into IBS or while the student isenrolled at IBS. For a list and explanation of the options availablefor satisfying the requirement, consult the IBS website or theOffice of Student Services.

ConcentrationsConcentrationsConcentrationsConcentrationsConcentrationsStudents concentrate in one of three fields: internationalbusiness, international finance, or international economic policy.Concentrating in finance requires taking four semester-equivalent finance courses beyond the required core courses.Students concentrating in international economic policy arerequired to take four semester-equivalent courses in economicsbeyond the required core courses. Students who complete theseconcentration requirements receive the M.B.A. in internationalfinance (or the M.B.A. in international economic policy) insteadof the M.B.A. in international business, which is the automaticconcentration for a student not seeking one of the other twooptions.


Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyRequirements include successful completion of formal coursework,outstanding performance in examinations designed to measure fieldcompetence, and completion of a thesis that represents substantialoriginal research. Students are required to complete seven corecourses (in the areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics,econometrics, and finance) and must also complete at least twoelective courses in two of the four following major fields:

1. International trade2. International finance3. International business4. Development/transition economics

After core and field examination requirements are substantiallycompleted, students are required to enroll in ECON 399a(Dissertation Workshop). This workshop provides opportunities forstudents to hear research presentations by faculty members andvisitors, present papers in progress, and define thesis objectives.

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThree years of full-time residence are normally required. However, formost students it takes four or more years of full-time study tocomplete the degree.

Core and Field ExaminationsCore and Field ExaminationsCore and Field ExaminationsCore and Field ExaminationsCore and Field ExaminationsEach candidate for the Ph.D. must pass a written examination, offeredannually, covering the core required subjects. Students must also passwritten examinations in two of the four major fields (see above) todemonstrate competence in a broad specialty. Field examinations areoffered as required.

Dissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseDissertation and DefenseAll candidates for the Ph.D. will submit a dissertation in a formapproved by his or her dissertation director and by a committeeappointed by the director of the Ph.D. program. The student willdefend the dissertation at a final oral examination.


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Listed on the following pages are graduatecourses of instruction for the BrandeisInternational Business School. Coursesmeet for three hours a week unlessotherwise specified.

Most courses are available to all studentsqualified to take them. Access to somecourses is governed by the signature of theinstructor. Other courses impose anumerical limit to preserve environmentalconditions suitable to the pedagogy theinstructor employs; students increase theirchances of gaining enrollment in suchcourses by participating in pre-enrollment.


Courses numbered 100-199 are forundergraduate and graduate students; andcourses numbered 200 and above areprimarily for graduate students.Undergraduates may not enroll in coursesnumbered 200 or higher without thewritten permission of the instructor.

Course abbreviations are as follows:

BUS Business

CONT Continuation

ECON Economics

FIN Finance




D Full-year course




A semester course carries one semestercourse credit (four semester-hour credits)while a year course carries two semestercourse credits (eight semester-hour credits).Exceptions are noted under the individualcourse descriptions. Certain courses do notcount for rate of work and do not carrycourse credit toward graduation.Occasionally, courses are awardedadditional semester-hour credits, yet countas only one semester course towardgraduation. All such courses are specificallyidentified in the course listing. Certaincourses require a laboratory course takenconcurrently.

A student may take either half of a full-yearcourse with a D suffix for credit with theapproval and consent of the courseinstructor on the appropriate formdesignated by the Office of the UniversityRegistrar. Students who enrolled in full-year courses in the fall term are continuedin the spring term automatically.




BUS 211f Information ManagementBUS 211f Information ManagementBUS 211f Information ManagementBUS 211f Information ManagementBUS 211f Information ManagementOpen only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 281f inprevious years.Surveys of quantitative techniques andcomputer tools in management informationsystems including database manipulation.Objective of the course is to help studentsacquire advanced computer skills throughcases and hands-on applications. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

BUS 220a Organizational BehaviorBUS 220a Organizational BehaviorBUS 220a Organizational BehaviorBUS 220a Organizational BehaviorBUS 220a Organizational BehaviorThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 237b inprevious years. Open only to master’sdegree students.Covers the fundamentals of organizationalbehavior, including the topics of leadership,work motivation, organizational culture,organizational structure, group dynamics,perception, decision-making, and cross-cultural interaction. Assignments includegroup project analysis of a realorganizational dilemma using conceptscovered in class. Usually offered every year.Mr. Molinsky

BUS 221a Managing across CulturesBUS 221a Managing across CulturesBUS 221a Managing across CulturesBUS 221a Managing across CulturesBUS 221a Managing across CulturesThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 230a inprevious years.Focuses on interpersonal challenges ofmanaging across cultures. Using acombination of lecture, role-plays, video,and student presentations, this course willequip students with skills and perspectivesthat will enable them to function moreeffectively in foreign cultural situations.Usually offered every year.Mr. Molinsky

BUS 222a The Leadership ExperienceBUS 222a The Leadership ExperienceBUS 222a The Leadership ExperienceBUS 222a The Leadership ExperienceBUS 222a The Leadership ExperienceThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 231a inprevious years.Presents the challenges of leading andmanaging in interpersonally challengingsituations. Topics include delivering badnews, conducting performance reviews,handling difficult employees, and givingand receiving feedback. Extensive use ofrole-plays and simulated managerialsituations. Usually offered every year.Mr. Molinsky

BUS 224f Launching Your Global CareerBUS 224f Launching Your Global CareerBUS 224f Launching Your Global CareerBUS 224f Launching Your Global CareerBUS 224f Launching Your Global CareerMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.The goal of this course is to equip studentswith the career management skills essentialto surviving and excelling in today’s globallabor market. Provides graduate studentswith a foundation and necessary tools foridentifying target positions; conducting aneffective and efficient job search; buildingcareer-planning and job-search skills thatwill be useful throughout their careers.Ms. Katz

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BUS 225a Organizations and ManagementBUS 225a Organizations and ManagementBUS 225a Organizations and ManagementBUS 225a Organizations and ManagementBUS 225a Organizations and ManagementExplores organizational structures andprocesses of firms. Topics includealignment of strategy and structure,elements of organizational design,organization of multibusiness andmultinational firms, internal and externalnetworks, public policy, and organizationalleadership. Uses case studies and classdiscussion extensively. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Gomes-Casseres

BUS 230a EntrepreneurshipBUS 230a EntrepreneurshipBUS 230a EntrepreneurshipBUS 230a EntrepreneurshipBUS 230a EntrepreneurshipThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 235b inprevious years.Addresses the fundamentals of starting andgrowing a business, includingentrepreneurial finance and financialmanagement. Covers theory and practiceand includes presentations by speakersengaged in entrepreneurship, underwriting,and venture capital. The major assignmentis a team project to construct a businessplan for a startup company using actualdata. Usually offered every year.Mr. Reed

BUS 231a Entrepreneurial Finances andBUS 231a Entrepreneurial Finances andBUS 231a Entrepreneurial Finances andBUS 231a Entrepreneurial Finances andBUS 231a Entrepreneurial Finances andBusiness PlansBusiness PlansBusiness PlansBusiness PlansBusiness PlansOpen only to IBS students. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken IEF 234b in previous years.Introduces techniques for preparingbusiness plans and explores the process ofusing a business plan to acquire funding.Requires students to prepare a business planfor a new venture and to present this planin front of a critical audience. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Reed

BUS 232a International EntrepreneurshipBUS 232a International EntrepreneurshipBUS 232a International EntrepreneurshipBUS 232a International EntrepreneurshipBUS 232a International EntrepreneurshipThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 235a inprevious years.International entrepreneurs seek andevaluate new venture and businessexpansion opportunities worldwide. Thiscourse examines world trade issues,emergence of economic unions, and theeconomic opportunities of majorestablished and emerging markets aroundthe world from an entrepreneur’sperspective. Usually offered every year.Ms. Zimmerman

BUS 235f Real EstateBUS 235f Real EstateBUS 235f Real EstateBUS 235f Real EstateBUS 235f Real EstateOpen only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 228f inprevious years.Introduction to the analysis, financing, andmanagement of income-producing realproperty. Explores how investors anddevelopers identify projects, determinevalue, design marketing strategies, andobtain financing in the debt and equitymarkets. Usually offered every year.Mr. Bayone


BUS 236f International Real EstateBUS 236f International Real EstateBUS 236f International Real EstateBUS 236f International Real EstateBUS 236f International Real EstatePrerequisite: BUS 235f. Meets for one-halfsemester and yields half-course credit.A follow-up to BUS 235f. Looks at theanalysis, financing, and management ofincome-producing real property in maturemarkets (Hong Kong and Western Europe)and in the emerging markets (LatinAmerica, Eastern Europe, and mainlandChina). Using case discussion, explores howdevelopers and investors identify projects,determine value, design marketingstrategies, and obtain financing in theirdebt and equity markets. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Bayone

BUS 250a Global Marketing StrategyBUS 250a Global Marketing StrategyBUS 250a Global Marketing StrategyBUS 250a Global Marketing StrategyBUS 250a Global Marketing StrategyThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 225b inprevious years.Starting with a brief overview of marketingdisciplines, the course will developstrategies for entering and operating indiverse international markets at varyinglevels of investment. The case studymethod will be used to examine the processthat leads to a successful marketingstrategy, including financial analysis,economic and geographic evaluation,cultural and political assessment, andinfrastructure evaluation. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

BUS 251a Financial Product MarketingBUS 251a Financial Product MarketingBUS 251a Financial Product MarketingBUS 251a Financial Product MarketingBUS 251a Financial Product MarketingThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 226a inprevious years.Focuses on the application of generalmarketing concepts and practices tofinancial services and products. Stronglyrecommended for students pursuing amarketing career in the financial industry.Usually offered every year.Staff

BUS 252a Marketing ManagementBUS 252a Marketing ManagementBUS 252a Marketing ManagementBUS 252a Marketing ManagementBUS 252a Marketing ManagementAn in-depth exploration and practicalapplication of the basic marketing tools ofproduct policy, pricing, promotion,distribution, sales management, customersegmentation and retention, in order toanalyze marketing opportunities anddevelop marketing programs for a variety ofmanagement situations. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Zimmerman

BUS 253a Marketing ResearchBUS 253a Marketing ResearchBUS 253a Marketing ResearchBUS 253a Marketing ResearchBUS 253a Marketing ResearchA practical exploration of a broad samplingof market research techniques to compile,analyze, and apply consumer, product, andmarket intelligence to strategic andmarketing decisions concerning marketevaluations, customer segmentation,product design, demand, promotion,distribution, and global brand management.Usually offered every year.Ms. Wang

BUS 260a Competition and StrategyBUS 260a Competition and StrategyBUS 260a Competition and StrategyBUS 260a Competition and StrategyBUS 260a Competition and StrategyThis course not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken IEF 245f or IEF245a in previous years.Introduces frameworks for analyzingindustries and firm competitive advantageand reviews key concepts in businessstrategy. Uses case method to practicestrategic thinking and team projects topractice business research. Core for M.B.A.students and recommended for otherbusiness students. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Gomes-Casseres

BUS 261f Technology StrategyBUS 261f Technology StrategyBUS 261f Technology StrategyBUS 261f Technology StrategyBUS 261f Technology StrategyOpen only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 248a or IEF248f in previous years.Examines issues through the lens of theInternet revolution. Discusses theimplications for technology strategy of newtechnologies, rapid change, networkeconomics and standards, informationeconomics and regulation. Students will usea mix of cases, online research, andconceptual readings. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Gomes-Casseres

BUS 262f Alliance StrategyBUS 262f Alliance StrategyBUS 262f Alliance StrategyBUS 262f Alliance StrategyBUS 262f Alliance StrategyOpen only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 246f inprevious years.In many industries, collaboration betweenfirms now goes hand-in-hand withcompetition. Inter-firm alliances of varioussorts (e.g., joint ventures, joint research,and long-term supply contracts) havebecome critical to success in high-technology industries, as well as in certaingeographic markets. Surveys the strategicand organizational issues involved in usingsuch alliances. Discuss ideas from thetheoretical, empirical, and normativeresearch on the topic, and apply these ideasto managerial decisions using case studies.Usually offered every year.Mr. Gomes-Casseres

BUS 263f Innovation and CorporateBUS 263f Innovation and CorporateBUS 263f Innovation and CorporateBUS 263f Innovation and CorporateBUS 263f Innovation and CorporateAdvantage: Lessons from the EnergyAdvantage: Lessons from the EnergyAdvantage: Lessons from the EnergyAdvantage: Lessons from the EnergyAdvantage: Lessons from the EnergyIndustryIndustryIndustryIndustryIndustryOpen only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Using the global energy industry as abackdrop, explores how innovations instrategic positioning, key businessprocesses, and culture can be applied toachieving corporate advantage of the firm.In their final project, students apply theseprinciples to an industry of their choice.Usually offered every year.Mr. Singer

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BUS 265a Consulting PerspectivesBUS 265a Consulting PerspectivesBUS 265a Consulting PerspectivesBUS 265a Consulting PerspectivesBUS 265a Consulting PerspectivesThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken BUS 264f or IEF240f in previous years.A hands-on view of the consulting industryand the experience of working on aconsulting team. Provides insights into theconsulting role, consulting tools andprocesses, working in teams, and guidelinesfor making effective presentations. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Sherden

BUS 270a Managing International BusinessBUS 270a Managing International BusinessBUS 270a Managing International BusinessBUS 270a Managing International BusinessBUS 270a Managing International BusinessThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 230b inprevious years.Firms compete internationally throughtrade, foreign investment, and alliances. Tosucceed, they need to manage three sourcesof competitive advantage: countryenvironments, firm capabilities, andgovernment policies. Using case discussion,students analyze the internationalstrategies of United States, Japanese, andEuropean firms. Usually offered every year.Staff

BUS 272a Operations ManagementBUS 272a Operations ManagementBUS 272a Operations ManagementBUS 272a Operations ManagementBUS 272a Operations ManagementExplores how different business strategiesrequire different business processes, and,conversely, how different operationalcapabilities support different strategies togain competitive advantage. Topics mayinclude inventory management, cycle timemanagement, supply chain management,quality management, and processmanagement and improvement, as well asrecent development such as lean or world-class manufacturing, just-in-timeoperations, time-based competition, andbusiness re-engineering. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Morrison

BUS 273f Supply Chain ManagementBUS 273f Supply Chain ManagementBUS 273f Supply Chain ManagementBUS 273f Supply Chain ManagementBUS 273f Supply Chain ManagementMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Studies classic and contemporary issues insupply chain strategy and management.Examines what capabilities a supply chainmust have to support a firm’s businessstrategy and the implications for supplychain structure. Topics include thestrategic role of the supply chain,methodologies for designing and planning asupply chain, and issues in the managementof supply chains. Uses analyticalspreadsheet models and case studies toexamine structure and performance ofdomestic and global supply chains in avariety of industries. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Morrison


BUS 274f Global OutsourcingBUS 274f Global OutsourcingBUS 274f Global OutsourcingBUS 274f Global OutsourcingBUS 274f Global OutsourcingMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Explores the key strategic issues firms facein deciding whether to outsource and when,where, and how to do so. Draws on theexperiences of a series of guest speakers ascontext for classroom discussion. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Morrison

BUS 275f Transnational NegotiationsBUS 275f Transnational NegotiationsBUS 275f Transnational NegotiationsBUS 275f Transnational NegotiationsBUS 275f Transnational NegotiationsOpen only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 236f inprevious years.Explores the dynamics of internationalbusiness negotiations in the context ofevolving global industries. Students willdevelop an understanding of negotiationstrategy, positioning, and process, as well asthe skill necessary to effectively design,negotiate, and manage transnational deals.Usually offered every year.Staff

BUS 276a Business Dynamics: Managing inBUS 276a Business Dynamics: Managing inBUS 276a Business Dynamics: Managing inBUS 276a Business Dynamics: Managing inBUS 276a Business Dynamics: Managing ina Complex Worlda Complex Worlda Complex Worlda Complex Worlda Complex WorldA study of why so many business strategiesgenerate disappointing results or outrightfailure. Case studies include successfulapplications of system dynamics in growthstrategy, management of technology,operations, project management, andimplementation of improvement programs.Usually offered every year.Mr. Morrison

BUS 277f Corporation and CommunitiesBUS 277f Corporation and CommunitiesBUS 277f Corporation and CommunitiesBUS 277f Corporation and CommunitiesBUS 277f Corporation and CommunitiesOpen only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 237f inprevious years.Through case studies and meetings withcorporate decision makers, students exploreshifting strategies and developing programsin the rapidly changing arena of corporatesocial responsibility.Mr. Appell

BUS 278f Corporate Governance: fromBUS 278f Corporate Governance: fromBUS 278f Corporate Governance: fromBUS 278f Corporate Governance: fromBUS 278f Corporate Governance: fromColossal to Best PracticesColossal to Best PracticesColossal to Best PracticesColossal to Best PracticesColossal to Best PracticesPrerequisite: FIN 212a. Open only to IBSstudents. Meets for one-half semester andyields half-course credit.How the board of directors, management,shareholders, and an external auditorshould work. How individual goals andexternal pressures influence individuals,and how their decisions impact acorporation’s failure or success. Focuses onthe United States with comparisons toEurope and Asia. Usually offered every year.Mr. Schumann

BUS 280f Operational Risk ManagementBUS 280f Operational Risk ManagementBUS 280f Operational Risk ManagementBUS 280f Operational Risk ManagementBUS 280f Operational Risk ManagementPrerequisite: FIN 212a. Meets for one-halfsemester and yields half-course credit.Today’s managers must be able to assessthe risk profile of their business andrespond to issues as they arise. Examineshow companies are dealing with massivechanges in legislation that have madeexecutives in the U.S. and abroad fullyaccountable for effective operational riskmanagement and how they are using theEnterprise Risk Management framework ofCOSO and COBIT, and the BalancedScorecard. Usually offered every year.Mr. Schumann

BUS 281f Laws of InternationalBUS 281f Laws of InternationalBUS 281f Laws of InternationalBUS 281f Laws of InternationalBUS 281f Laws of InternationalTransactions: Legal Environment ofTransactions: Legal Environment ofTransactions: Legal Environment ofTransactions: Legal Environment ofTransactions: Legal Environment ofBusinessBusinessBusinessBusinessBusinessPrerequisite: It is recommended thatstudents have taken a core of economics orfinance courses. Open only to IBS students.Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.An introductory course intended to explorefundamental legal issues and concepts thatimpact financial management. Recentevents in commercial and financial marketsmake it evident that legal and compliancerisks require the same level of scrutiny andreview as other financial activities, such ascapital budgeting. While this module doesnot undertake to completely or totallyprepare students to engage in these reviews,it provides the basic building blocks.Students should emerge with anunderstanding of the nexus of law andfinance. The text primarily used isManagers and the Legal Environment:Strategies for the 21st Century and issupplemented with case studies to ensurelearning of the application of legal concepts.Usually offered every year.Mr. Aikens

BUS 286a Applications of System DynamicsBUS 286a Applications of System DynamicsBUS 286a Applications of System DynamicsBUS 286a Applications of System DynamicsBUS 286a Applications of System DynamicsPrerequisite: BUS 276a.Gives students the opportunity to apply thestandard method of system dynamics toassist a real company or organization. Thecore activity in the course is to work with aclient organization, using the tools ofsystem dynamics to develop insights into aproblem the client has identified. Studentsexperience conceptualizing and building asystem dynamics model “from scratch,”learn a set of standard pieces of modelstructure called “molecules,” and gain anappreciation for the challenges and rewardsof consulting for clients in a helpingrelationship. Usually offered every year.Mr. Morrison

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BUS 291g General Education SeminarBUS 291g General Education SeminarBUS 291g General Education SeminarBUS 291g General Education SeminarBUS 291g General Education SeminarOpen only to IBS students. Enrollment islimited; signature of the instructor isrequired. Yields one-fourth course credit(one credit). May be repeated for credit asthe seminar topic varies.Each General Education Seminar addressesa narrow, important topic and is taughtjointly by an IBS faculty member and aprominent outside expert. Each seminarinvolves nine hours of structured learningand discussion. Usually offered everysemester.Staff

BUS 295a Field Projects in ConsultingBUS 295a Field Projects in ConsultingBUS 295a Field Projects in ConsultingBUS 295a Field Projects in ConsultingBUS 295a Field Projects in ConsultingOpen only to second-year M.B.A. students.Designed for second-year M.B.A. studentsto allow them to apply the principles andtechniques taught in the business schoolcurriculum to real business throughmanagement consulting opportunities andclassroom meetings. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Goldstein

BUS 297a Field ProjectBUS 297a Field ProjectBUS 297a Field ProjectBUS 297a Field ProjectBUS 297a Field ProjectPrerequisite: Two semesters at IBS orpermission of program director. Yields half-course credit.Offers students an opportunity to apply thetheories and key themes covered in the corecourses in a real-life setting. Requirescompletion of at least six weeks of a paid orunpaid internship approved and monitoredby a faculty advisor. The project couldinvolve a research or consulting assignmentor a structured internship in the school’sfields. Interested students should consultthe guidelines established by the school.Usually offered every year.Staff

BUS 298a Independent StudyBUS 298a Independent StudyBUS 298a Independent StudyBUS 298a Independent StudyBUS 298a Independent StudyThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 298b inprevious years.Normally available for a student whowishes to pursue advanced reading onresearch in a subject or field not availablein the department’s course listings. Usuallyoffered every semester.Staff

BUS 298f Independent StudyBUS 298f Independent StudyBUS 298f Independent StudyBUS 298f Independent StudyBUS 298f Independent StudyMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.See BUS 298a for course description.Mr. Gomes-Casseres

BUS 299a Master’s ProjectBUS 299a Master’s ProjectBUS 299a Master’s ProjectBUS 299a Master’s ProjectBUS 299a Master’s ProjectPrerequisite: Two semesters at IBS orpermission of program director. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken IEF 299a in previous years.A student wishing to complete a master’sproject under the guidance of a facultyadvisor may enroll in this course during hisor her final semester in the master’sprogram. Projects may involve a shortanalytical thesis, the solution of an appliedproblem, or a report on work completed inan appropriate internship. Usually offeredevery year.Staff


ECON 200f Fundamentals ofECON 200f Fundamentals ofECON 200f Fundamentals ofECON 200f Fundamentals ofECON 200f Fundamentals ofMicroeconomicsMicroeconomicsMicroeconomicsMicroeconomicsMicroeconomicsOpen only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 200f inprevious years.Designed for first-year M.A. students. Anintroduction to key theoretical concepts inmicroeconomics. Calculus will only be usedin a very limited number of cases.Emphasizes topics important in other IEFclasses, such as financial theory orinternational trade. Some material isapplicable to courses in business strategy.Usually offered every year.Staff

ECON 201a Global Economic EnvironmentECON 201a Global Economic EnvironmentECON 201a Global Economic EnvironmentECON 201a Global Economic EnvironmentECON 201a Global Economic EnvironmentMay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken IEF 253a, 257a or 201a inprevious years.A look at global economic environmentsfrom the perspective of all stakeholders,including governments, businesses,consumers, labor, rich, and poor. Takes amultidisciplinary approach drawing oninternational politics, economy, finance,and business management. The course isdivided in two major themes: the economicfinance dimension and the political socialdimension. Usually offered every year.Mr. Cecchetti or Mr. Ballantine

ECON 202a International MacroeconomicsECON 202a International MacroeconomicsECON 202a International MacroeconomicsECON 202a International MacroeconomicsECON 202a International MacroeconomicsPrerequisite: ECON 201a (formerly IEF201a). May not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken IEF 202b inprevious years.Reviews standard internationalmacroeconomics, including balance ofpayments accounting, PPP and interestparity, and the Mundell-Fleming paradigm.Advanced topics include speculative attacksagainst fixed exchange-rate regimes, modelsof target zone, and stopping hyperinflations.Usually offered every year.Ms. Osler

ECON 210f Quantitative TechniquesECON 210f Quantitative TechniquesECON 210f Quantitative TechniquesECON 210f Quantitative TechniquesECON 210f Quantitative TechniquesMeets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit. This course may not berepeated for credit by students who havetaken IEF 288f in previous years.Introduction to statistical thinking andanalytic methods, emphasizing businessdecision-making. Considerable use ofstatistical software permits focus onconcepts, models, and interpretation.Topics include descriptive statistics,financial models, estimation, hypothesistesting, regression, and forecasting. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

ECON 211f Introduction to EconometricsECON 211f Introduction to EconometricsECON 211f Introduction to EconometricsECON 211f Introduction to EconometricsECON 211f Introduction to EconometricsPrerequisite: Statistics or ECON 210f(formerly IEF 288f). Open only to IBSstudents. Meets for one-half semester andyields half-course credit. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken IEF 283f in previous years.Survey of quantitative techniques andcomputer tools in data analysis andforecasting, including econometricestimation. The course will include casestudies and the use of computerapplications. Usually offered every year.Staff

ECON 212f Applications of EconometricsECON 212f Applications of EconometricsECON 212f Applications of EconometricsECON 212f Applications of EconometricsECON 212f Applications of EconometricsPrerequisite: ECON 211f or equivalent.Open only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Applications of econometric theoryincluding the multiple regression,heteroskedasticity, auto correlation,multicollinearity, and dummy variables.Staff

ECON 215a Econometrics withECON 215a Econometrics withECON 215a Econometrics withECON 215a Econometrics withECON 215a Econometrics withInternational ApplicationsInternational ApplicationsInternational ApplicationsInternational ApplicationsInternational ApplicationsPrerequisite: Statistics and Math. Thiscourse may not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken IEF 284b inprevious years.Econometric theory and applications.Discusses the statistical theory ofregression modeling and associatedhypothesis testing, with emphasis on theconstruction, interpretation, and use ofeconometric models. Usually offered everyyear.Ms. Li

ECON 225a Comparative InstitutionalECON 225a Comparative InstitutionalECON 225a Comparative InstitutionalECON 225a Comparative InstitutionalECON 225a Comparative InstitutionalEconomicsEconomicsEconomicsEconomicsEconomicsPrerequisite: ECON 80a. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken ECON 125a in previous years.Examines the role of institutions in shapingeconomic behavior and performance,particularly in developing and transitioneconomies. Topics include problems andmodels of transition, enterprise reform,market failure in key economic systems,and constitutional economics. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Jefferson

ECON 232f Country Risk AnalysisECON 232f Country Risk AnalysisECON 232f Country Risk AnalysisECON 232f Country Risk AnalysisECON 232f Country Risk AnalysisPrerequisites: ECON 201a (formerly IEF201a) (may be taken concurrently). Openonly to IBS students. Meets for one-halfsemester and yields half-course credit. Thiscourse may not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken IEF 221f inprevious years.Explores country risk from the perspectiveof bankers who seek long-standingrelationships with clients in emergingmarkets. Examines quantitative andqualitative techniques to manage countryrisk in a dynamic environment. Variouscountry crises and success stories will beanalyzed by using case studies. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Bayone

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ECON 241f Regulating CompetitionECON 241f Regulating CompetitionECON 241f Regulating CompetitionECON 241f Regulating CompetitionECON 241f Regulating CompetitionOpen only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Although the U.S. economy is a marketeconomy, government regulation exists inalmost all areas. Thus, for would-beregulators and for managers of privateenterprises who have to function in thisenvironment, it is important to understandthe rationale behind governmentintervention into the market, in the U.S.and in an international context. Considerstheoretical and practical aspects ofcompetition policy, intellectual propertyright laws, and regulation. Variouseconomic theories about how regulatorsbehave are also looked into, although thefocus is on current policy issues andregulatory structure. Also focuses on therecent move away from regulation and thepros and cons of deregulation. Twoparticular industries are studied—telecommunications and transportation.The case studies used help to illuminate thevarious types of regulation and competitionpolicy, how they work in reality, theproblems associated with them, andsuggested remedies wherever possible.Usually offered every year.Ms. Sanyal

ECON 242f Regulating Private EnterpriseECON 242f Regulating Private EnterpriseECON 242f Regulating Private EnterpriseECON 242f Regulating Private EnterpriseECON 242f Regulating Private EnterpriseOpen only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Focuses on the rationale behind regulatingprivate public utility regulation, withparticular emphasis on the rate of returnregulation. Six particular industries arestudied: telecommunications, electricutilities, environment, transportation,drugs, and workplace safety. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Sanyal

ECON 251f Political EconomyECON 251f Political EconomyECON 251f Political EconomyECON 251f Political EconomyECON 251f Political EconomyOpen only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Emphasizes the interaction of economic andpolitical processes and explores theintegration of trade and financial marketsfrom a political economy perspective. Triesto understand how interest-group politicsand informational problems andasymmetries interact in shaping policyoutcomes. Usually offered every year.Mr. Erbil

ECON 252f The Economy of ChinaECON 252f The Economy of ChinaECON 252f The Economy of ChinaECON 252f The Economy of ChinaECON 252f The Economy of ChinaPrerequisite: ECON 200f (can be takenconcurrently). Open only to IBS students.Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Provides an analytical overview of China’seconomic transformation, emphasizing theperiod since 1980. Topics covered includethe reform process, the role of institutions,including the financial and fiscal sectors,corporate governance reform, trade andforeign direct investment, science andtechnology, regional and income disparities,and the changing laws, practice, and culturethat define the role of business withinChina. Usually offered every year.Mr. Jefferson


ECON 260a International Trade Policy andECON 260a International Trade Policy andECON 260a International Trade Policy andECON 260a International Trade Policy andECON 260a International Trade Policy andInstitutionsInstitutionsInstitutionsInstitutionsInstitutionsPrerequisites: ECON 201a (formerly IEF201a). Open only to IBS students. Thiscourse may not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken IEF 260b inprevious years.Develops the fundamental economictheories behind the various policies thatregulate and interfere with internationaltrade. Examines the predominant nationaland international institutions that arecharged with administering these policiesas well as the scope and process forpotential reform. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Bown

ECON 261f Services in World MarketsECON 261f Services in World MarketsECON 261f Services in World MarketsECON 261f Services in World MarketsECON 261f Services in World MarketsOpen only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Analyzes the economic issues involved inthe integration into world markets of tradein consulting and professional services,investment, financial and banking services,telecommunications, and transportation.Also addresses the tradeoffs in regulatingservices trade through the WTO’s GeneralAgreement on Trade in Services (GATS),regional initiatives, as well as conflict areasand dispute settlement. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Bown

ECON 270a Economic DevelopmentECON 270a Economic DevelopmentECON 270a Economic DevelopmentECON 270a Economic DevelopmentECON 270a Economic DevelopmentStrategiesStrategiesStrategiesStrategiesStrategiesPrerequisite: ECON 201 (formerly IEF201a). This course may not be repeated forcredit by students who have taken IEF 275b.Discusses the current situation ofdeveloping countries and the main theoriesof development and underdevelopment.Introduces the field and tools ofdevelopment economics, explores thetheoretical and policy debates arounddeveloping economies, and looks atalternative development strategies. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Erbil

ECON 272f Investing in DevelopingECON 272f Investing in DevelopingECON 272f Investing in DevelopingECON 272f Investing in DevelopingECON 272f Investing in DevelopingCountriesCountriesCountriesCountriesCountriesPrerequisite: ECON 201a. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Examines how investments are made indeveloping countries, starting with anhistorical survey of capital flows todeveloping countries, including grants,loans, and investments (direct and equity).Assesses the attractiveness of thesedifferent mechanisms from the perspectiveof both the providers and recipients. Alsolooks at the specifics of raising money fordeveloping country investments. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

ECON 273f Public Finance in DevelopingECON 273f Public Finance in DevelopingECON 273f Public Finance in DevelopingECON 273f Public Finance in DevelopingECON 273f Public Finance in DevelopingCountriesCountriesCountriesCountriesCountriesPrerequisites: ECON 201a (formerly IEF201a). Open only to IBS students. Meets forone-half semester and yields half-coursecredit. This course may not be repeated forcredit by students who have taken IEF 257fin previous years.Key issues in public finance for developingcountries. Emphasis on applied economicanalysis. Topics include the role of the statevs. the market, financing publicexpenditure, tax policy (focus on VAT andinvestment incentives), and fiscalprogramming for macroeconomicstabilization. Usually offered every year.Staff

ECON 274f Investment Policy inECON 274f Investment Policy inECON 274f Investment Policy inECON 274f Investment Policy inECON 274f Investment Policy inDeveloping CountriesDeveloping CountriesDeveloping CountriesDeveloping CountriesDeveloping CountriesPrerequisite: ECON 201a (formerly IEF201a), reasonable understanding of basicmacro and microeconomics. Open only toIBS students. Meets for one-half semesterand yields half-course credit. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken IEF 262f.Provides an analytical introduction toinvestment policy in developing countries.Emphasis is on applied economic analysis.Although the focus is on developingcountries, the material is highly pertinentto transitional and emerging economies aswell. Usually offered every year.Staff

ECON 275a Political Economy ofECON 275a Political Economy ofECON 275a Political Economy ofECON 275a Political Economy ofECON 275a Political Economy ofDevelopment: Case of the Middle EastDevelopment: Case of the Middle EastDevelopment: Case of the Middle EastDevelopment: Case of the Middle EastDevelopment: Case of the Middle EastThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 167b inprevious years.Covers major issues concerning thepolitical economy of the contemporaryMiddle East, including economicdevelopment strategies, population growth,water resources, investment in humancapital, the changing role of the state,impact of current political reforms, andintegration into the global economy.Usually offered every year.Staff

ECON 276f International Institutions in theECON 276f International Institutions in theECON 276f International Institutions in theECON 276f International Institutions in theECON 276f International Institutions in theGlobal EconomyGlobal EconomyGlobal EconomyGlobal EconomyGlobal EconomyPrerequisite or corequisite: ECON 202a(fromerly IEF 202b). Open only to IBSstudents. Meets for one-half semester andyields half-course credit.Explores the role of internationalorganizations in the development process.Topics include alternative approaches tolending for development and the globalfinancial architecture. Case studies ofWorld Bank and IMF experience, withparticular emphasis on East Asia and LatinAmerica, illustrate the application ofdifferent strategies. Experts from theseinstitutions will participate in the deliveryof the course. Usually offered every year.Staff

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ECON 291g General Education SeminarECON 291g General Education SeminarECON 291g General Education SeminarECON 291g General Education SeminarECON 291g General Education SeminarOpen only to IBS students. Enrollment islimited; signature of the instructor isrequired. Yields one-fourth course credit(one credit). May be repeated for credit asthe seminar topic varies.Each General Education Seminar addressesa narrow, important topic and is taughtjointly by an IBS faculty member and aprominent outside expert. Each seminarinvolves nine hours of structured learningand discussion. Usually offered everysemester.Staff

ECON 297a Field ProjectECON 297a Field ProjectECON 297a Field ProjectECON 297a Field ProjectECON 297a Field ProjectPrerequisite: Two semesters at IBS orpermission of program director. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken IEF 297a in previous years.Offers students an opportunity to apply thetheories and key themes covered in the corecourses in a real-life setting. Requirescompletion of at least six weeks of a paid orunpaid internship approved and monitoredby a faculty advisor. The project couldinvolve a research or consulting assignmentor a structured internship in the school’sfields. Interested students should consultthe guidelines established by the school.Usually offered every year.Staff

ECON 298a Independent StudyECON 298a Independent StudyECON 298a Independent StudyECON 298a Independent StudyECON 298a Independent StudyThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 298b inprevious years.Normally available for a student whowishes to pursue advanced reading onresearch in a subject or field not availablein the department’s course listings. Usuallyoffered every semester.Staff

ECON 299a Master’s ProjectECON 299a Master’s ProjectECON 299a Master’s ProjectECON 299a Master’s ProjectECON 299a Master’s ProjectPrerequisite: Two semesters at IBS orpermission of program director. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken IEF 299a in previous years.A student wishing to complete a master’sproject under the guidance of a facultyadvisor may enroll in this course during hisor her final semester in the master’sprogram. Projects may involve a shortanalytical thesis, the solution of an appliedproblem, or a report on work completed inan appropriate internship. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

ECON 301a Advanced Microeconomics IECON 301a Advanced Microeconomics IECON 301a Advanced Microeconomics IECON 301a Advanced Microeconomics IECON 301a Advanced Microeconomics IPrerequisite: Microeconomics and Math.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 301a inprevious years.Study of the theories of microeconomics,including optimization, theory of the firm,theory of the consumer, duality theory,general equilibrium, welfare economics,public goods, and externalities. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

ECON 302a Advanced Microeconomics IIECON 302a Advanced Microeconomics IIECON 302a Advanced Microeconomics IIECON 302a Advanced Microeconomics IIECON 302a Advanced Microeconomics IIPrerequisite: Microeconomics and Math.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 302a inprevious years.Study of the modern theory ofconsumption, investment, the currentaccount, and the implications of monetaryand fiscal policy. Topics include inflation,unemployment, rational expectations, theimpact of a government deficit, thedetermination of interest rates, and thebehavior of exchange rates. Long-runproperties of short-run models and themicroeconomics of macro models. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

ECON 303a Advanced Macroeconomics IECON 303a Advanced Macroeconomics IECON 303a Advanced Macroeconomics IECON 303a Advanced Macroeconomics IECON 303a Advanced Macroeconomics IPrerequisite: Microeconomics and Math.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 302a inprevious years.Study of the modern theory ofconsumption, investment, the currentaccount, and the implications of monetaryand fiscal policy. Topics include inflation,unemployment, rational expectations, theimpact of a government deficit, thedetermination of interest rates, and thebehavior of exchange rates. Long-runproperties of short-run models and themicroeconomics of macro models. Usuallyoffered every year.Staff

ECON 304a Advanced Macroeconomics IIECON 304a Advanced Macroeconomics IIECON 304a Advanced Macroeconomics IIECON 304a Advanced Macroeconomics IIECON 304a Advanced Macroeconomics IIPrerequisite: ECON 303a (formerly IEF302a). This course may not be repeated forcredit by students who have taken IEF 302bin previous years.Current research issues in macroeconomics,such as the impact of supply shocks, realdemand shocks, and monetary shocks onoutput, interest rates, and exchange rates.Empirical studies and testing of competingmacroeconomic theories. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Shankar

ECON 312a Advanced EconometricsECON 312a Advanced EconometricsECON 312a Advanced EconometricsECON 312a Advanced EconometricsECON 312a Advanced EconometricsPrerequisite: ECON 215a (formerly IEF284b). This course may not be repeated forcredit by students who have taken IEF 384bin previous years.Covers several econometric topics drawnfrom cross-sectional and time seriesdisciplines. A theme throughout the courseis the use of computational models such asbootstrapping and Monte-Carloexperiments. Usually offered every year.Mr. LeBaron

ECON 314f Topics in Applied EconometricsECON 314f Topics in Applied EconometricsECON 314f Topics in Applied EconometricsECON 314f Topics in Applied EconometricsECON 314f Topics in Applied EconometricsPrerequisite: Ph.D. econometrics corecourse. Open only to IBS students. Meetsfor one-half semester and yields half-coursecredit.Provides a solid understanding of advancedcross-section and panel data econometricmodels. Usually offered every second year.Ms. Sanyal

ECON 326f Agent-Based ModelingECON 326f Agent-Based ModelingECON 326f Agent-Based ModelingECON 326f Agent-Based ModelingECON 326f Agent-Based ModelingPrerequisites: ECON 301a, 302a, 303a, and304a. Open only to IBS students. Meets forone-half semester and yields half-coursecredit.Agent-based models are used to buildcomputational mode economies, startingwith the construction of individual agents.Computational methods are used to buildrealistic macroeconomies from simplebuilding blocks. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. LeBaron

ECON 330a International MacroeconomicsECON 330a International MacroeconomicsECON 330a International MacroeconomicsECON 330a International MacroeconomicsECON 330a International MacroeconomicsPrerequisite: ECON 304a (formerly IEF302b). This course may not be repeated forcredit by students who have taken IEF 330ain previous years.Applications of macroeconomic theory toopen economies. Topics includeinternational parity theorems, models ofexchange rate determination, and centralbank management of the exchange rate.Usually offered every year.Staff

ECON 335f Central BankingECON 335f Central BankingECON 335f Central BankingECON 335f Central BankingECON 335f Central BankingPrerequisites: ECON 302a and 304a. Openonly to IBS students. Meets for one-halfsemester and yields half-course credit.Introduces students to the theory andpractice of central bank design andmonetary policy implementation. Anadvanced Ph.D.-level class that assumes abasic knowledge of theoreticaleconometrics. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Cecchetti

ECON 340a Industrial OrganizationECON 340a Industrial OrganizationECON 340a Industrial OrganizationECON 340a Industrial OrganizationECON 340a Industrial OrganizationPrerequisite: ECON 302a (formerly IEF301b). This course may not be repeated forcredit by students who have taken IEF 335bin previous years.Examines factors that affect theorganization of industrial activity. Thecourse includes cross-country studies offirm and industry structure andperformance and their technological andinstitutional determinants, innovativebehavior under comparative marketmultinationals and their strategic behavior,and comparative perspectives on theeconomic role of the state. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Sanyal


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ECON 360a International Trade TheoryECON 360a International Trade TheoryECON 360a International Trade TheoryECON 360a International Trade TheoryECON 360a International Trade TheoryOpen only to IBS students.Analyzes the economic issues involved inthe integration into world markets of tradein consulting and professional services,investment, financial and banking services,telecommunications, and transportation.Also addresses the tradeoffs in regulatingservices trade through the WTO’s GeneralAgreement on Trade in Services (GATS),regional initiatives, as well as conflict areasand dispute settlement. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

ECON 365f International Trade AgreementsECON 365f International Trade AgreementsECON 365f International Trade AgreementsECON 365f International Trade AgreementsECON 365f International Trade Agreementsand Disagreementsand Disagreementsand Disagreementsand Disagreementsand DisagreementsPrerequisite: ECON 302a (formerly IEF301b). Open only to IBS students. Meets forone-half semester and yields half-coursecredit.Examines the core theoretical and empiricalresearch in multilateral and preferentialtrade agreements and disagreements. Topicsinclude the economics of rules ofreciprocity, nondiscrimination,enforcement, antidumping andcountervailing measures, safeguards, anddispute settlement. Usually offered everysecond year.Mr. Bown

ECON 370a Development EconomicsECON 370a Development EconomicsECON 370a Development EconomicsECON 370a Development EconomicsECON 370a Development EconomicsPrerequisite: ECON 201 (formerly IEF201a). This course may not be repeated forcredit by students who have taken IEF 275b.Discusses the current situation ofdeveloping countries and the main theoriesof development and underdevelopment.Introduces the field and tools ofdevelopment economics, explores thetheoretical and policy debates arounddeveloping economies, and looks atalternative development strategies. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Erbil

ECON 380f Computable GeneralECON 380f Computable GeneralECON 380f Computable GeneralECON 380f Computable GeneralECON 380f Computable GeneralEquilibrium Modeling: Theory andEquilibrium Modeling: Theory andEquilibrium Modeling: Theory andEquilibrium Modeling: Theory andEquilibrium Modeling: Theory andApplicationApplicationApplicationApplicationApplicationPrerequisite: Ph.D.-level microeconomics.Open only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Introduces the basic theory and appliedtools for constructing and implementingcomputable general equilibrium models forpolicy analysis. We start from a smallclosed economy and proceed to learn thestructure of open economy generalequilibrium models, how to model the labormarket, formulate scenarios and run policysimulations. Usually offered every year.Mr. Erbil

ECON 398a ReadingsECON 398a ReadingsECON 398a ReadingsECON 398a ReadingsECON 398a ReadingsUsually offered every year.Staff

ECON 399a Dissertation WorkshopECON 399a Dissertation WorkshopECON 399a Dissertation WorkshopECON 399a Dissertation WorkshopECON 399a Dissertation WorkshopPrerequisite: ECON 302a (formerly IEF301b) and ECON 304a (formerly IEF 302b).This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 399a inprevious years.Involves invited lectures by Brandeisfaculty and other researchers. Presentationand discussion of dissertation topics andwork in progress. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. LeBaron

FIN 201a Financial TheoryFIN 201a Financial TheoryFIN 201a Financial TheoryFIN 201a Financial TheoryFIN 201a Financial TheoryPrerequisite: ECON 210f (formerly IEF 288f)or statistics (may be taken concurrently).May not be taken for credit by studentswho have taken ECON 171a or IEF 205a inprevious years. Students who have takenECON 171a should enroll in FIN 301a.Topics related to financial economics,including investors’ attitudes toward risk,portfolio selection, asset pricing models(Capital Asset Pricing Model and theArbitrage Pricing Model), options and futuremarkets, the efficient market hypothesis,and the determinants of a firm’s financialstructure. Usually offered every year.Mr. Hilscher

FIN 202a International Corporate FinanceFIN 202a International Corporate FinanceFIN 202a International Corporate FinanceFIN 202a International Corporate FinanceFIN 202a International Corporate FinancePrerequisite: ECON 201a (formerly IEF201a). May not be taken for credit bystudents who have previously taken IEF210b.Analysis of the exposure of themultinational firm from accounting andeconomic perspectives, survey ofinvestment finance, and other internationaloperations. Usually offered every year.Ms. Bulan or Mr. Ballantine

FIN 210f Accounting PrinciplesFIN 210f Accounting PrinciplesFIN 210f Accounting PrinciplesFIN 210f Accounting PrinciplesFIN 210f Accounting PrinciplesOpen only to M.S.F. students. Meets forone-half semester and yields half-coursecredit. May not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken IEF 203f inprevious years.Provides a foundation for understanding theaccounting principles used in private andpublic companies. Key accounting conceptssuch as financial statement analysis,income measurements, and accrualaccounting are presented in a multinationalcontext. Usually offered every year.Staff

FIN 211f Accounting Principles IIFIN 211f Accounting Principles IIFIN 211f Accounting Principles IIFIN 211f Accounting Principles IIFIN 211f Accounting Principles IIPrerequisite: FIN 210f (formerly IEF 203f).Open only to M.S.F. students. Meets forone-half semester and yields half-coursecredit. May not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken IEF 204f inprevious years.Builds on the Accounting Principles coursedesigned for M.S.F. students. Topics includeaccounting for debit equity securities, cashflow, financial statement analysis, andinternational accounting. Usually offeredevery summer.Staff

FIN 212a Accounting and FinancialFIN 212a Accounting and FinancialFIN 212a Accounting and FinancialFIN 212a Accounting and FinancialFIN 212a Accounting and FinancialAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisMay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken IEF 204a in previous years.May not be taken for credit by studentswho have taken FIN 213a.Introduction to basic accounting principles,including analysis of financial statementsusing case studies. Develops fundamentalconcepts and accounts and applies them toincome measurement, capital values, andcosts, with a focus on internationalaccounting issues. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Keith

FIN 213a Advanced Financial AccountingFIN 213a Advanced Financial AccountingFIN 213a Advanced Financial AccountingFIN 213a Advanced Financial AccountingFIN 213a Advanced Financial AccountingPrerequisite: Some knowledge ofaccounting. Open only to IBS students. Maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken IEF 204b in previous years. Thisis an alternative to FIN 212a; may not betaken for credit by students who have takenFIN 212a.Provides an accelerated and in-depthfoundation in financial accounting that isaimed at the needs of the financial decision-maker. Covers income measurement,capital values, costs, non-U.S. accounting,accounting for foreign exchange andderivatives, and MNC tax accountingissues. Usually offered every year.Staff

FIN 214a Managerial AccountingFIN 214a Managerial AccountingFIN 214a Managerial AccountingFIN 214a Managerial AccountingFIN 214a Managerial AccountingPrerequisites: FIN 212a or 213a.Introduction to internal reporting issuesand problems employed in planning,control, and evaluation. Topics include costbehavior, overhead cost allocation,budgeting, and variance analysis. Taughtfrom the perspective of the decision makerrather than the accountant who preparesthe information. Usually offered every year.Ms. Anderson

FIN 215f Managerial Accounting andFIN 215f Managerial Accounting andFIN 215f Managerial Accounting andFIN 215f Managerial Accounting andFIN 215f Managerial Accounting andControlControlControlControlControlPrerequisite: FIN 210f (formerly IEF 203f) orFIN 212a (formerly IEF 204a) or FIN 213a(formerly IEF 204b). Open only to IBSstudents. Meets for one-half semester andyields half-course credit. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken IEF 286f in previous years.Intermediate-level managerial accountingwith special emphasis on applications tomanagerial decision making for strategicpurposes. Covers conceptual and technicalskills needed to manage financial andstrategic control problems facing analystsand managers. Areas covered include costbehavior, understanding strategy in thecontext of managerial financial decisions,and the nature of strategic planning andmanagerial control. Usually offered everyyear.Staff


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FIN 216f Financial Statement AnalysisFIN 216f Financial Statement AnalysisFIN 216f Financial Statement AnalysisFIN 216f Financial Statement AnalysisFIN 216f Financial Statement AnalysisPrerequisite: FIN 210f (formerly IEF 203f) orFIN 212a (formerly IEF 204a) or FIN 213a(formerly IEF 204b). Open only to IBSstudents. Meets for one-half semester andyields half-course credit. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken IEF 287f in previous years.Designed to develop skills in analyzingexternal financial reports. Topics includefinancial statements terminology, mergersand acquisitions, cash flow analysis, andforeign exchange and foreign tax issues.Usually offered every year.Mr. Keith

FIN 217f Financial ModelingFIN 217f Financial ModelingFIN 217f Financial ModelingFIN 217f Financial ModelingFIN 217f Financial ModelingPrerequisite: FIN 210f (formerly IEF 203f) orFIN 212a (formerly IEF 204a) or FIN 213a(formerly IEF 204b). Open only to IBSstudents. Meets for one-half semester andyields half-course credit. This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken IEF 282f in previous years.Introduces quantitative modelingtechniques for analyzing the financialperformance of projects and companies andvaluing earning streams. A key objective isto help students develop sophisticatedskills in using spreadsheets and relatedsoftware through cases and hands-onapplications. Usually offered every year.Mr. Canella

FIN 218f Financial Modeling IIFIN 218f Financial Modeling IIFIN 218f Financial Modeling IIFIN 218f Financial Modeling IIFIN 218f Financial Modeling IIPrerequisite: Fin 217f or Fin 212a or Fin213a. Meets for one-half semester andyields half-course credit.Continues Financial Modeling I (Fin 217f)in the analysis of quantitative financialperformance of projects and companies andvaluing earning streams. It supplements Fin217f in its use of real options for valuations,new industries with their own peculiarities(insurance, pharmaceuticals), and theprivatization of a telecommunications firm.Usually offered every year.Mr. Canella

FIN 221f International BankingFIN 221f International BankingFIN 221f International BankingFIN 221f International BankingFIN 221f International BankingPrerequisites: FIN 201a (formerly IEF 205a).This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 219f. Meetsfor one-half semester and yields half-coursecredit.Provides a survey of international banking.Topics will include structures andfunctions of global banks, financialinnovations, syndications, offshore bankingcenters, supervision, and risk analysis.Students will use case studies and will formteams to perform a country analysis project.Usually offered every year.Staff

FIN 223f Project FinanceFIN 223f Project FinanceFIN 223f Project FinanceFIN 223f Project FinanceFIN 223f Project FinancePrerequisites: FIN 202a, FIN 217f. Openonly to IBS students. Meets for one-halfsemester and yields half-course credit.Examines the financial, economic, political,and technological factors that affect verylarge, capital-intensive projects. Looks athow they are combined into a coherentstructure, financed via a combination ofnon-recourse debt and equity. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Canella

FIN 230a Foreign ExchangeFIN 230a Foreign ExchangeFIN 230a Foreign ExchangeFIN 230a Foreign ExchangeFIN 230a Foreign ExchangePrerequisite: ECON 202a and FIN 201a.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken ECON 230a inprevious years.Covers every aspect of exchange rates, fromthe micro to the macro. Topics coveredinclude: currency trading and currencymarket microstructure; currencyderivatives; exchange-rate forecasting;currency market efficiency; exchange ratesand the real economy; exchange-ratedilemmas around the world today. Usuallyoffered every second year.Ms. Osler

FIN 231a Creating and Managing ValueFIN 231a Creating and Managing ValueFIN 231a Creating and Managing ValueFIN 231a Creating and Managing ValueFIN 231a Creating and Managing ValuePrerequisite: FIN 202a (formerly IEF 210b)(may be taken concurrently). May not betaken for credit by students who havepreviously taken IEF 212a.Introduces some of the basic decisionscompanies must confront when they aretrying to create and manage the value of thefirm. Topics include investments in newprojects, debt financing and capitalstructure targets, mergers, acquisitions, andsales of companies. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Ballantine

FIN 232a Mergers and AcquisitionsFIN 232a Mergers and AcquisitionsFIN 232a Mergers and AcquisitionsFIN 232a Mergers and AcquisitionsFIN 232a Mergers and AcquisitionsAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisPrerequisites: FIN 201a and FIN 202a(formerly IEF 210b) (may be takenconcurrently). This course may not berepeated for credit by students who havetaken IEF 214f or 214b.Reviews the core concepts involved inmergers and acquisitions; value,negotiation, deal structuring, corporatestrategy and valued added, financing, andtax consequences. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Ballantine

FIN 233f Relative Values of SecuritiesFIN 233f Relative Values of SecuritiesFIN 233f Relative Values of SecuritiesFIN 233f Relative Values of SecuritiesFIN 233f Relative Values of SecuritiesPrerequisites: FIN 201a (formerly IEF 205a)and FIN 212a (formerly IEF 204a) or FIN210f (formerly IEF 203f). This course maynot be repeated for credit by students whohave taken IEF 223f. Open only to M.S.F.students. Meets for one-half semester andyields half-course credit.Introduces students to the issues andanalysis necessary for making the decisionto purchase securities. The principal focusis on publicly traded securities. Debt andequity security values will be addressed.Usually offered every year.Mr. Aikens

FIN 234f Cases in International FinancialFIN 234f Cases in International FinancialFIN 234f Cases in International FinancialFIN 234f Cases in International FinancialFIN 234f Cases in International FinancialManagementManagementManagementManagementManagementPrerequisite: FIN 202a (formerly IEF 210b)(may be taken concurrently). Open only toIBS students. Meets for one-half semesterand yields half-course credit. May not betaken for credit by students who have takenIEF 212f in previous years.Uses case studies to explore key topics ininternational finance: large-scale foreigninvestment and financing decisions in theEuromarkets; project finance; Islamicbanking and finance; foreign exchange riskmeasurement and management. Studentsapply analytical skills to decision makingunder conditions of extreme uncertainty.Staff

FIN 241f Financial Planning and ControlFIN 241f Financial Planning and ControlFIN 241f Financial Planning and ControlFIN 241f Financial Planning and ControlFIN 241f Financial Planning and ControlPrerequisites: FIN 202a (formerly IEF 210b)(may be taken concurrently). This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken IEF 216f in previous years.Examines financial planning methodologiesand tools as well as financial controlmechanisms. Includes case studies usingreal life examples, accounting, and financialobjectives. Usually offered every year.Mr. Canella

FIN 242f Credit Risk AnalysisFIN 242f Credit Risk AnalysisFIN 242f Credit Risk AnalysisFIN 242f Credit Risk AnalysisFIN 242f Credit Risk AnalysisPrerequisites: FIN 212a (formerly IEF 204a).Open only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 220f inprevious years.Examines credit risk (i.e., the possibilitythat an obligor will fail to perform asagreed) from the perspective of thecommercial banker. Focuses on a soundunderstanding of the firm and its businessplan and how the banker constructs theappropriate structure for the senior loan.Topics include asset-based, real estate, andcash flow lending. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Bayone

FIN 244f Credit Risk Analysis IIFIN 244f Credit Risk Analysis IIFIN 244f Credit Risk Analysis IIFIN 244f Credit Risk Analysis IIFIN 244f Credit Risk Analysis IIOpen only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Examines credit risk (i.e., the possibilitythat an obligor will fail to perform asagreed) for foreign companies that largelyoperate in their overseas markets. Based ona sound understanding of the firm, itsbusiness plan, and the environment inwhich it operates, the banker constructs theappropriate structure for the senior loan.Usually offered every year.Mr. Bayone

FIN 245f Off Balance Sheet FinanceFIN 245f Off Balance Sheet FinanceFIN 245f Off Balance Sheet FinanceFIN 245f Off Balance Sheet FinanceFIN 245f Off Balance Sheet FinancePrerequisite: FIN 202a. Open only to IBSstudents. Meets for one-half semester andyields half-course credit.Delves deeply into the various mechanismsand vehicles that corporations use tofinance operations and ventures outside oftheir balance sheet. Covers, among others,leasing, venture leasing, and SpecialPurpose Entities (SPEs).Mr. Canella


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FIN 246a Applied Corporate FinanceFIN 246a Applied Corporate FinanceFIN 246a Applied Corporate FinanceFIN 246a Applied Corporate FinanceFIN 246a Applied Corporate FinancePrerequisite: FIN 202a (formerly IEF 210b)and 212a (formerly IEF 204a), or FIN 210f(formerly IEF 203f). May not be taken forcredit by students who have taken IEF 213ain previous years.Explores the application of core financedisciplines to real world situations.Students who take this course should havecompleted coursework or have actualknowledge of managerial accounting,financial management and control,valuation, M&A, strategic marketing,financial forecasting, etc. Additionally,students should be near graduation andpreparing for a career in a private sectorfirm. Usually offered every year.Mr. Aikens

FIN 248a Financial StrategiesFIN 248a Financial StrategiesFIN 248a Financial StrategiesFIN 248a Financial StrategiesFIN 248a Financial StrategiesPrerequisite: FIN 201a and FIN 202a(formerly IEF 210b). May not be taken forcredit by students who have taken IEF 214ain previous years.Focuses on the techniques used by financialpractitioners to understand and thenenhance shareholder value. Students takingthe course will improve their skills infinancial statement analysis, analyzealternative methods of valuation analysis,and examine an array of asset and liabilityrestructuring techniques used by corporatemanagers and investment bankers to boostshareholder value. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

FIN 250f Financial ForecastingFIN 250f Financial ForecastingFIN 250f Financial ForecastingFIN 250f Financial ForecastingFIN 250f Financial ForecastingPrerequisite: ECON 210f or equivalent.Open only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.Covers some of the basics of financial timeseries analysis with a special emphasis onforecasting. Basic time series skills arecovered, drawing many examples fromfinance. These include linear regression,ARMA models, trend modeling, and vectorautoregressions. We also cover moreunusual topics such as bootstrapping andtechnical trading rules. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. LeBaron

FIN 251f Foreign Exchange MarketsFIN 251f Foreign Exchange MarketsFIN 251f Foreign Exchange MarketsFIN 251f Foreign Exchange MarketsFIN 251f Foreign Exchange MarketsPrerequisite: ECON 201a (formerly IEF201a). This course may not be repeated forcredit by students who have taken IEF 218fin previous years.Aims to provide a systematic understandingof foreign exchange markets. The topicsinclude participants and uses of foreignexchange markets; determination andforecasting of foreign exchange rates; andforwards, futures, swaps, and options.Concludes with several sessions using acomputerized foreign exchange tradingsimulation program. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

FIN 254f Financial Manias and CrisesFIN 254f Financial Manias and CrisesFIN 254f Financial Manias and CrisesFIN 254f Financial Manias and CrisesFIN 254f Financial Manias and CrisesPrerequisites: FIN 201a (formerly IEF 205a).Open only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 252f inprevious years.Class investigates speculative financialmanias—their causes, characteristics,effects, and policy responses. Usinghistorical and recent examples from theUnited States and abroad, the psychologicalaspects of markets and other factors thatcontribute to manias are examined.Staff

FIN 255a World Financial CentersFIN 255a World Financial CentersFIN 255a World Financial CentersFIN 255a World Financial CentersFIN 255a World Financial CentersPrerequisite: A knowledge of financialtheory is highly desirable. Intendedprimarily for M.S.F. students, but M.A.i.e.f.and M.B.A. students with appropriatebackground knowledge in finance may alsoapply. Consult the program administratorfor details regarding special costs andmeeting times. May be repeated once forcredit in a different center.Meets each summer in a financial center ofglobal significance. Provides analysis ofinternational financial markets,institutions, and regulatory systems in thehost center. Explores their relationshipwith global financial trends and systems.Includes examining the microstructure ofmarkets, equity trading, futures andoptions, mergers and acquisitions, bankingand currencies, and regional issues oftopical interest. Usually offered everysummer and run in collaboration withoverseas academic partner.Mr. Ballantine and Mr. Sherrington

FIN 261a Fixed Income SecuritiesFIN 261a Fixed Income SecuritiesFIN 261a Fixed Income SecuritiesFIN 261a Fixed Income SecuritiesFIN 261a Fixed Income SecuritiesPrerequisites: FIN 201a (formerly IEF 205a).This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 223b inprevious years.Focuses on capital markets and, inparticular, analysis of debt securities andmarkets, conventions, mathematics, andrelative valuation. Emphasis is placed onfactors determining market-expected yieldssuch as default risk, liquidity, terms,optionality, and structure. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Reitano

FIN 264f Equity Portfolio ManagementFIN 264f Equity Portfolio ManagementFIN 264f Equity Portfolio ManagementFIN 264f Equity Portfolio ManagementFIN 264f Equity Portfolio ManagementPrerequisites: FIN 201a. Meets for one-halfsemester and yields half-course credit.Analyzes sources of return in the stockmarket, techniques of equity analysis andequity portfolio construction, varieties ofequity instruments and management styles,and the role of equities in a diversifiedportfolio. The course is taught from theviewpoint of a multibillion dollarinstitutional investor and emphasizespractice rather than theory. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Mitchell

FIN 266f Hedge Fund ManagementFIN 266f Hedge Fund ManagementFIN 266f Hedge Fund ManagementFIN 266f Hedge Fund ManagementFIN 266f Hedge Fund ManagementPrerequisites: FIN 201a (formerly IEF 205a).Open only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 229f inprevious years.Covers the historical evolution of hedgefunds, analyzes the regulatory government,and considers key issues in the “hedge funduniverse,” such as price versus value, riskversus volatility. Usually offered every year.Staff

FIN 270a Options and DerivativesFIN 270a Options and DerivativesFIN 270a Options and DerivativesFIN 270a Options and DerivativesFIN 270a Options and DerivativesPrerequisites: FIN 201a (formerly IEF 205a).This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 215b inprevious years.Examines financial innovations in thesecurities market, including futures andforward contracts, options, and swaps.Valuation of these contracts and their useas dynamic hedging instruments will beexamined in detail. The role of secondarymortgage markets and the variousderivative mortgage products will also beanalyzed in the context of asset-backedlending. Usually offered every year.Mr. Reitano

FIN 271a Pricing Derivatives on EquitiesFIN 271a Pricing Derivatives on EquitiesFIN 271a Pricing Derivatives on EquitiesFIN 271a Pricing Derivatives on EquitiesFIN 271a Pricing Derivatives on Equitiesand Other Tradable Securitiesand Other Tradable Securitiesand Other Tradable Securitiesand Other Tradable Securitiesand Other Tradable SecuritiesPrerequisite: FIN 201a or 301a; FIN 270a;courses or experience in statistics, calculus,and programming.Explores in some detail the mathematics ofpricing financial derivatives on equities andother tradable securities, with particularemphasis on the various discretecomputational methods and theirconvergence properties. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Reitano

FIN 272f Topics in Financial EngineeringFIN 272f Topics in Financial EngineeringFIN 272f Topics in Financial EngineeringFIN 272f Topics in Financial EngineeringFIN 272f Topics in Financial EngineeringPrerequisites: FIN 201a (formerly IEF 205a).Open only to IBS students. Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 226f inprevious years.Explores the core concepts of financialengineering by examining three interrelatedtopics: debt and capital structure decisions,company reorganization and restructuring,and international investments and finance.Each topic is used to investigate theunderlying theory and management practiceof financial engineering. Usually offeredevery year.Staff


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FIN 273a Financial Innovation andFIN 273a Financial Innovation andFIN 273a Financial Innovation andFIN 273a Financial Innovation andFIN 273a Financial Innovation andStructured FinanceStructured FinanceStructured FinanceStructured FinanceStructured FinancePrerequisites: FIN 201a (formerly IEF 205a).This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 228a inprevious years.Introduces financial engineering innovationwithin the context of managerial decisionsand solving vexing problems of investmentmanagement and corporate finance. Afunctional perspective is followed thatcharacterizes various products by the needsthey satisfy, cost factors, and exploitationof arbitrage opportunities. Case studiesdetail the innovation and use of recentstructured securities. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

FIN 278a Integrated Financial AnalysisFIN 278a Integrated Financial AnalysisFIN 278a Integrated Financial AnalysisFIN 278a Integrated Financial AnalysisFIN 278a Integrated Financial AnalysisPrerequisites: FIN 202a (formerly IEF 210b).Jointly taught by faculty from BrandeisUniversity and Babson College, course heldat Brandeis University. This course may notbe repeated for credit by students who havetaken IEF 229b in previous years.A team-taught course that focuses on thepractical problem-solving applications ofthe core courses for business finance andeconomics. Reviews all the relevantdefinitions and everyday calculations andproblems that students are likely toencounter in basic financial analysis.Usually offered every year.Mr. Ballantine (Brandeis) and Mr. Shulman(Babson)

FIN 280a Risk ManagementFIN 280a Risk ManagementFIN 280a Risk ManagementFIN 280a Risk ManagementFIN 280a Risk ManagementPrerequisite: FIN 201a (formerly IEF 201a).May not be taken for credit by studentswho have previously taken IEF 208a.Covers methods of evaluating andcontrolling risk in financial portfolios andenterprises. Examines methods for internalmonitoring and managing exposure tovarious types of risk, compliance withregulatory requirements and processes, andfinancial engineering techniques formanaging risk, including the use ofderivative securities. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

FIN 282a Investment Analysis: Strategy andFIN 282a Investment Analysis: Strategy andFIN 282a Investment Analysis: Strategy andFIN 282a Investment Analysis: Strategy andFIN 282a Investment Analysis: Strategy andReal Options in Decision-MakingReal Options in Decision-MakingReal Options in Decision-MakingReal Options in Decision-MakingReal Options in Decision-MakingPrerequisites: FIN 202a (formerly IEF 210b)(may be taken concurrently). This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken IEF 225a in previous years.The class focuses on strategic investmentsand decision making. The application ofoption pricing techniques to the valuationof real investment projects is covered. Thismethodology introduces the concept ofmanagerial flexibility as a valuable andstrategic option that is incorporated intothe traditional valuation models ofdiscounted cash flows and net presentvalue. Usually offered every year.Ms. Bulan

FIN 285a Computer Simulations and RiskFIN 285a Computer Simulations and RiskFIN 285a Computer Simulations and RiskFIN 285a Computer Simulations and RiskFIN 285a Computer Simulations and RiskAssessmentAssessmentAssessmentAssessmentAssessmentPrerequisites: FIN 201a (formerly IEF 205a).This course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 217a inprevious years.Examines recent advances in computationalmethods for evaluation risk and decisionmaking in risky situations. Emphasizes acommon computational framework forsolving many problems from business,finance, and economics using statisticalmethods, such as Monte-Carlo andresampling. Usually offered every year.Mr. LeBaron

FIN 291a General Education SeminarFIN 291a General Education SeminarFIN 291a General Education SeminarFIN 291a General Education SeminarFIN 291a General Education SeminarOpen only to IBS students. Enrollment islimited; signature of the instructor isrequired. Yields one-half course credit (twocredits). May be repeated for credit as theseminar topic varies.Each General Education Seminar addressesa narrow, important topic and is taughtjointly by an IBS faculty member and aprominent outside expert. Each seminarinvolves nine hours of structured learningand discussion. Usually offered everysemester.Staff

FIN 291g General Education SeminarFIN 291g General Education SeminarFIN 291g General Education SeminarFIN 291g General Education SeminarFIN 291g General Education SeminarOpen only to IBS students. Enrollment islimited; signature of the instructor isrequired. Yields one-fourth course credit(one credit). May be repeated for credit asthe seminar topic varies.See FIN 291a for course description.Staff

FIN 297a Field ProjectFIN 297a Field ProjectFIN 297a Field ProjectFIN 297a Field ProjectFIN 297a Field ProjectPrerequisite: Two semesters at IBS orpermission of program director. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken IEF 297a in previous years.Offers students an opportunity to apply thetheories and key themes covered in the corecourses in a real-life setting. Requirescompletion of at least six weeks of a paid orunpaid internship approved and monitoredby a faculty advisor. The project couldinvolve a research or consulting assignmentor a structured internship in the school’sfields. Interested students should consultthe guidelines established by the school.Usually offered every year.Staff

FIN 298a Independent StudyFIN 298a Independent StudyFIN 298a Independent StudyFIN 298a Independent StudyFIN 298a Independent StudyNormally available for a student whowishes to pursue advanced reading onresearch in a subject or field not availablein the department’s course listings. Usuallyoffered every semester.Staff

FIN 299a Master’s ProjectFIN 299a Master’s ProjectFIN 299a Master’s ProjectFIN 299a Master’s ProjectFIN 299a Master’s ProjectPrerequisite: Two semesters at IBS orpermission of program director. This coursemay not be repeated for credit by studentswho have taken IEF 299a in previous years.A student wishing to complete a master’sproject under the guidance of a facultyadvisor may enroll in this course during hisor her final semester in the master’sprogram. Projects may involve a shortanalytical thesis, the solution of an appliedproblem, or a report on work completed inan appropriate internship. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

FIN 301a Advanced Financial TheoryFIN 301a Advanced Financial TheoryFIN 301a Advanced Financial TheoryFIN 301a Advanced Financial TheoryFIN 301a Advanced Financial TheoryThis course may not be repeated for creditby students who have taken IEF 305a inprevious years.An introduction to capital market theoryand the theory of corporate finance. Usuallyoffered every second year.Mr. Reitano


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Rabb School of Continuing StudiesDivision of Graduate Professional Studies


In 1992, the School of Summer andContinuing Studies was named The RabbSchool of Continuing Studies in honor ofNorman S. and Eleanor E. Rabb inrecognition of over four decades of supportfor Brandeis. With three divisions—Graduate Professional Studies, the SummerSchool, and The Osher Lifelong LearningInstitute at Brandeis—The Rabb Schoolseeks to serve lifelong learners bysupporting the University in its mission ofproviding open inquiry and outstandingteaching in a world of challenging socialand technological transformation.

In 1997, the Division of ContinuingStudies, now the Division of GraduateProfessional Studies, was established in theRabb School specifically to extend theopportunity for excellent, appliedprofessional education at the graduate levelto a more diverse, part-time, working-adultpopulation. All degree programs in theDivision are professionally-oriented,applied in nature (combining requisitetheory with the practical application oflearned material), and taught by expertadjunct faculty who are practitioners oftheir subject matter in their professionallives.

Degree programs at the Master’s andGraduate Certificate level are offered in theDivision of Graduate Professional Studies ofthe Rabb School and are overseen by theRabb School Council, made up of facultyrepresenting the other schools in theUniversity and chaired by a full-timefaculty member. New degrees, as well assubstantive changes to the curriculum, arereviewed for approval by the Rabb SchoolCouncil and as necessary by both theCouncil of the Graduate ProfessionalSchools and the Academic AffairsCommittee of the Board of Trustees.

The Division of Graduate ProfessionalStudies in the Rabb School currently offersfour master’s degree programs, requiring tento twelve, three-credit courses, in appliedfields:

Master of Software Engineering (est. 1997)

Master of Science in Bioinformatics (est.2002)

Master of Science in Management ofProjects and Programs (est. 2003)

Master of Science in InformationTechnology Management (est. 2005)

The Division also offers credit-bearinggraduate certificate programs of five, six orseven courses, embedded in each of thesedegree areas. Further, the Division offers anopportunity for students to take twodegrees, sequentially, transferring up tothree courses if appropriate from the firstprogram.

Programs in the Division of GraduateProfessional Studies have traditionally beenoffered on campus, part-time in theevening, in three, ten-week terms, yearround. Given The Rabb School’scommitment to make graduate credit-bearing and professionally-orientedacademic resources at Brandeis available toas many qualified part-time students aspossible, the Division gradually expandedinto distance learning, receiving the NewEngland Association for Schools andColleges’ approval for its first onlinecredential (Graduate Certificate in SoftwareEngineering) in 2004. In 2006, two completedegrees, Master of Software Engineering andMaster of Science in InformationTechnology Management, as well as anadditional Graduate Certificate inInformation Technology Management, areavailable entirely online and in theclassroom.

In addition, the Division collaborates withcorporate partners in offering credit-bearingcourses to special student groups atcorporate sites or welcoming corporate-sponsored students in on campus or onlinecourses. There are no degree programsoffered at or (electronically) through sitesother than the Brandeis campus.


The Rabb School Division of GraduateProfessional Studies offers excellentgraduate academic programs for workingprofessionals and provides a variety ofdistinctive niche programs that reflectcurrent and future areas of study andoccupation. The Division provides acollegial community for part time,professionally-oriented, non-residentstudents.

The Master of Software Engineering Master of Software Engineering Master of Software Engineering Master of Software Engineering Master of Software Engineeringprepares students to participate fully inintegrated teams of software developers,software acquirers, and software end users.Students have the necessary softwareengineering skills and knowledge to ensurethe delivery of reliable software toincreasingly large, complex andinternational end user markets. (Availableonline and on campus)

The Master of Science in BioinformaticsMaster of Science in BioinformaticsMaster of Science in BioinformaticsMaster of Science in BioinformaticsMaster of Science in Bioinformaticsbrings together disciplines includingBiology, Computer Science, statistical datamodeling and information technology.Students must develop an understanding ofand be able to contribute directly to theanalysis of biological data, the design ofdatabases for storage, retrieval andrepresentation of bio-molecular data, andthe development of novel computationaltools. Students’ work will support betterunderstandings of biological systems,human disease and drug development,ultimately impacting the practice ofmodern medicine.

The Master of Science in Management of Master of Science in Management of Master of Science in Management of Master of Science in Management of Master of Science in Management ofProjects and Programs Projects and Programs Projects and Programs Projects and Programs Projects and Programs provides currentproject managers and potential projectmanagers with an integrated understandingof a broad scope of business functions at theupper-middle, team-leading level ofcorporate operations, combined with thetechnical skills and knowledge to analyze,organize and manage the expression ofprojects, on time and on budget.

The Master of Science in Information Master of Science in Information Master of Science in Information Master of Science in Information Master of Science in InformationTechnology ManagementTechnology ManagementTechnology ManagementTechnology ManagementTechnology Management prepares studentsfor knowledgeable leadership in thebroadest scope of application of informationtechnology. By understanding itsimportance to an organization and its use ina global economy, students will acquire theskills and knowledge to direct thedevelopment and deployment ofinformation systems of high quality.(Available online and on campus)

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Admission Academic Regulations


How to ApplyHow to ApplyHow to ApplyHow to ApplyHow to Apply

Admission policies and procedures fordegree and certificate programming in theDivision of Graduate Professional Studiesare described in detail on both the Divisionwebsite (www.brandeis.edu/rabbgrad) andthe Student Handbook located on thewebsite. Standards of admission to allprograms are clear, consistent and simple.Applicants to graduate programs in theRabb School generally hold bachelor’sdegrees from regionally accredited U.S.institutions or their equivalent. All formalapplications for admission are evaluated bya faculty/staff committee. Applications andadmission decisions are made on a rollingbasis, with entry points at the beginning ofeach of the three standard, ten-week terms(September, January and May).

Brandeis undergraduate degree candidatesare not eligible for application to programsin the Division of Graduate ProfessionalStudies or registration in GPS courses forcredit. While Brandeis graduate studentsfrom other units are eligible to register forGPS courses, they must pay full tuition forany course taken.


Incompletes are granted in exceptionalcases, arranged between the student and theinstructor and documented, includingspecific closure date, in the Division’soffice. Unaddressed incompletes becomefailures after the established deadline.

Transfer of CreditTransfer of CreditTransfer of CreditTransfer of CreditTransfer of Credit

Rabb School degree candidates are notpermitted to cross-register either in othergraduate programs on campus or inprograms elsewhere, although they maywith advance approval take a courseelsewhere and transfer it to the RabbSchool. Up to two courses not previouslycounted for any degree program may beconsidered for transfer into a Rabb Schooldegree, although not as either of the lasttwo courses in the program. Veryoccasionally, a student may test out of aparticular course, waiving that requirementbut replacing it with an additional coursefrom the program.

International StudentsInternational StudentsInternational StudentsInternational StudentsInternational Students

International student applicants to RabbSchool’s entirely part-time programs arerequired to submit their overseas academiccredentials to an evaluator designated bythe Division, to declare and sign that theyare in the United States legally and todemonstrate via TOEFL or well-documented, successful professionalemployment in an English-speakingenvironment that they are proficient in theEnglish language.


Prior to filing a formal application, studentsmay take up to four graduate courses,thereby determining whether commitmentto both the chosen field and a master’sdegree program or graduate certificate isappropriate for them. It is standing policythat a course graded below B- may not beapplied toward a graduate certificate ordegree, regardless of when it is taken.Students are allowed a maximum of 12courses to complete a 10-course master’sdegree, and a maximum of seven courses tocomplete a five-course graduate certificateprogram.

Given the part-time nature of all RabbSchool programs, and recognizing thatworking people frequently encounterunanticipated life experiences, studentsmay take up to five years to complete a tento twelve course program. (Most studentscomplete their degrees in less than three.)

Requirements for the DegreesRequirements for the DegreesRequirements for the DegreesRequirements for the DegreesRequirements for the Degrees

Detailed information about therequirements for the degree programsoffered by The Rabb School, Division ofGraduate Professional Studies, can be foundin a later section of this Bulletin. Pleaserefer to pages 417 for the requirements andexpected learning outcomes for specificdegrees. Specific course lists andrequirements may be found atwww.brandeis.edu/rabbgrad/students/programs.php


Auditing Rabb School courses is notpermitted.


Courses may be dropped with modestfinancial penalty until the second meeting,after which students may drop courses untilthe ninth (of ten) meetings/online moduleswith no refund of tuition. Final coursegrades below B- may not be applied towarda Graduate Certificate or Master’s Degree.

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Fees and Expenses

Tuition and ExpensesTuition and ExpensesTuition and ExpensesTuition and ExpensesTuition and Expenses

The following tuition and fees are in effectfor the 2006-2007 academic year. Thesefigures are subject to annual revision by theBrandeis University Board of Trustees.

Payment of tuition occurs per courseregistration and must be completed in fullin order for the registration to be officialand for students to attend the first meetingof the class. Except under rare, pre-arrangedcircumstances, students not paid in full arenot permitted to attend classes. Lateregistration is permitted on a space-available basis, between the first andsecond class meetings, and carries a late fee.

Registration feeRegistration feeRegistration feeRegistration feeRegistration fee: $50 (per term, regardless ofnumber of courses)

Tuition per three-credit courseTuition per three-credit courseTuition per three-credit courseTuition per three-credit courseTuition per three-credit course: $1,945

Late registration feeLate registration feeLate registration feeLate registration feeLate registration fee: $60 (in addition to thefee above)


Other feesOther feesOther feesOther feesOther feesLab fee (dependent on course needs): $150

Course materials fee (dependent on courseneeds): $100

Application fee for admission to a degree orcertificate program: $50

Application to graduate fee: $100


All fees other than tuition (registration, lab,late registration, course material, andapplication fees) are non-refundable afterthe first day of a term. Students who wishto cancel their registration and receive atuition refund must state their intention towithdraw by completing a course add/dropform and submitting it to the Division ofGraduate Professional Studies. Tuition willbe refunded according to the followingschedule:

Withdrawal before the first class meeting –100%

Withdrawal before the second class meeting– 75%

No refund thereafter


While the Rabb School of ContinuingStudies offers no financial aid, students areable to participate in both publicly andprivately funded student loan programs,based upon eligibility. Arrangements aremade on an individual basis through theAssociate Director, Admissions and StudentServices, Division of Graduate ProfessionalStudies.

Requirements for the Degree of Master of SoftwareRequirements for the Degree of Master of SoftwareRequirements for the Degree of Master of SoftwareRequirements for the Degree of Master of SoftwareRequirements for the Degree of Master of SoftwareEngineeringEngineeringEngineeringEngineeringEngineering

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThe MSE requires three core courses, at least one advanced levelprogramming language and six electives, totaling ten courses (30credits) altogether. Specific courses may be found atwww.brandeis.edu/rabbgrad/students/programs.php.

Learning OutcomesLearning OutcomesLearning OutcomesLearning OutcomesLearning OutcomesGraduates are able to:

• Apply a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to thecost effective development, operation and maintenance ofsoftware systems to the satisfaction of their beneficiaries,within some or all of the following areas of specialization:application development; database programming andmanagement; network and web security; web development.

• Build solutions using different technologies, architectures andlife cycle approaches, in the context of different organizationalstructures, with demonstrated programming expertise in aleast one language among C, C++, Java, and VB.NET.

• Foster the development, adoption and sustained use ofstandards of excellence for software engineering practices.

• Speak and write effectively and think critically about a widerange of issues arising in the context of working constructivelyon software projects.

Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inInformation Technology ManagementInformation Technology ManagementInformation Technology ManagementInformation Technology ManagementInformation Technology Management

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThe MS-ITM requires six core courses and four electives, totaling tencourses (30 credits) altogether. Specific courses may be found atwww.brandeis.edu/rabbgrad/students/programs.php.


• Develop and lead teams of technical people toward theachievement of established goals and manage the development oftheir product.

• Identify the ways in which technology can be applied to solve bothexisting and anticipated problems.

• Leverage that technology to realize strategic management goals andopportunities.

• Assure the quality and value of information to those whoultimately use it for decision making.

• Think, write and speak cogently and persuasively about ongoingand anticipated work with colleagues, end users and corporateleadership, and listen carefully to feedback.

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Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inProject and Program ManagementProject and Program ManagementProject and Program ManagementProject and Program ManagementProject and Program Management

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThe MS-PM requires four core courses and six electives, totalingten courses (30 credits) altogether. Specific courses may be foundat www.brandeis.edu/rabbgrad/students/programs.php.


• Exercise management and leadership skills in the conduct ofprograms and projects that may be international in scope andpresent the challenges posed by acquisitions, mergers and/ordownsizing.

• Initiate, plan, execute, control, evaluate and close out projectsin a way that assures the delivery of the negotiated scope andquality level while meeting time and budget constraints.

• Understand and critically assess projects and programs in theirlarger corporate context and be able to communicateeffectively the project/program status, issues, expectations,and risks, both orally and in writing, to senior management.

Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inRequirements for the Degree of Master of Science inBioinformaticsBioinformaticsBioinformaticsBioinformaticsBioinformatics

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyThe MS-B requires two foundation courses, three core courses,one advanced programming language, one scripting language, onedatabase course and four electives, totaling 12 courses (36credits). Specific course lists may be found at www.brandeis.edu/rabbgrad/students/programs.php


• Gain and express a comprehensive understanding of biologicalsystems: quantitative principles, information flow in bio-systems,genome organization, protein function, metabolic pathways andsignaling cascades.

• Apply an array of skills in the analysis of gene and proteinsequence data in the context of protein three-dimensionalstructure, high throughput genomic and proteomic data for patternmatching and model building.

• Leverage the computational and molecular biological expertisegained to foster productive communication among biologists,chemists, and computer scientists.

• Think critically and write and speak cogently and persuasivelyabout ongoing and anticipated work, with colleagues, end-users andcorporate leadership, and listen carefully to feedback.

Requirements for Sequential Master’s DegreesRequirements for Sequential Master’s DegreesRequirements for Sequential Master’s DegreesRequirements for Sequential Master’s DegreesRequirements for Sequential Master’s Degrees

Program of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyProgram of StudyStudents must complete the first degree in its entirety. Transfer of upto three courses from the first to the second program is permitted (ifappropriate). The student must fulfill any outstanding corerequirements in the second degree, along with the requisite numberof electives to total seventeen to twenty-two courses (51 to 66 credits,depending on programs) altogether.

Graduate CertificatesGraduate CertificatesGraduate CertificatesGraduate CertificatesGraduate Certificates

The credit-bearing Graduate Certificates embedded in each of themaster’s degree programs (involving five, six or seven coursesdepending upon field) share the same outcomes but not the depth andbreadth of subjects and general understanding, offered in the degreeprograms. Specific coursesand requirements may be found at http://www.brandeis.edu/rabbgrad/students/programs.php.


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RBIF 101 Protein Sequence and StructureRBIF 101 Protein Sequence and StructureRBIF 101 Protein Sequence and StructureRBIF 101 Protein Sequence and StructureRBIF 101 Protein Sequence and StructureAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisAnalysisThis course begins by building a foundationin protein structure which is then used as abasis for critically evaluating databasesearch results and protein sequencealignments. Mass spectrometry as it relatesto proteomics and structure-based drugdiscovery are covered as well. Each studentwill have an independent protein sequenceto analyze and report upon at the end of thecourse. Usually offered every year.Mr. Cheng and Mr. Caffrey

RBIF 103 Probability and StatisticsRBIF 103 Probability and StatisticsRBIF 103 Probability and StatisticsRBIF 103 Probability and StatisticsRBIF 103 Probability and StatisticsThis course is an introduction toprobability and statistics in thebioinformatics context. Topics coveredinclude: probability theory with one andmany random variables, classical andBayesian methods, Poisson processes andMarkov chains and applications to sequenceanalysis, gene finding and phylogenetics.Usually offered every year.Mr. Partensky

RBIF 105 Proteomics: Analytical andRBIF 105 Proteomics: Analytical andRBIF 105 Proteomics: Analytical andRBIF 105 Proteomics: Analytical andRBIF 105 Proteomics: Analytical andComputational PrinciplesComputational PrinciplesComputational PrinciplesComputational PrinciplesComputational PrinciplesProteomics constitute the parallelcharacterization of the set of proteins froman organism’s genome. High-throughput,parallel study of proteins is invaluable tothe discovery of modern medicines. Thiscourse covers emerging analyticaltechniques for the study of proteomes, aswell as the computational tools thatsupport them. Usually offered every year.Mr. Moutsatsos

RBIF 107 Python Programming forRBIF 107 Python Programming forRBIF 107 Python Programming forRBIF 107 Python Programming forRBIF 107 Python Programming forBioinformaticsBioinformaticsBioinformaticsBioinformaticsBioinformaticsThis course covers the Python computerscripting language with an emphasis onbioinformatics. Python is being adopted bybioinformaticians as a preferred scriptinglanguage because of its simplicity andobject-oriented nature. Python’s importantfeatures and methodologies are covered inthis course, including syntax, semantics,libraries, and software environment.Usually offered every second year.Staff

RBIO 101 Molecular Biology LabRBIO 101 Molecular Biology LabRBIO 101 Molecular Biology LabRBIO 101 Molecular Biology LabRBIO 101 Molecular Biology LabThis course covers modern molecularbiology lab techniques. It is a highlyinteractive course including hands-onlaboratory experiments covering such topicsas cloning a gene, expressing and purifyinga protein, isolating DNA and learning howmicroarray data are generated and analyzed.It is intended for students who have hadlittle or no experience in a biology lab.Usually offered every second year.Staff

RCHE 101 General, Organic, andRCHE 101 General, Organic, andRCHE 101 General, Organic, andRCHE 101 General, Organic, andRCHE 101 General, Organic, andBiochemistryBiochemistryBiochemistryBiochemistryBiochemistryThis course introduces principles ofgeneral, organic and biochemistry, with anemphasis on bioinformatics. Topics includegeneral chemistry: matter, energy, andmeasurement, chemical bonds andreactions, reaction rates and equilibrium,acids and bases; organic chemistry: thefunctional groups; biochemistry: lipids,proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, chemicalcommunication, gene expression andprotein synthesis, immunochemistry.Usually offered every year.Mr. Wynn and Mr. Pollastri

RMGT 110 Leadership, Team-building, andRMGT 110 Leadership, Team-building, andRMGT 110 Leadership, Team-building, andRMGT 110 Leadership, Team-building, andRMGT 110 Leadership, Team-building, andDecision MakingDecision MakingDecision MakingDecision MakingDecision MakingThis course examines management andleadership issues within organizations.Integrating leadership theory and day-to-daypractice with case discussion and fieldinterviews, the course emphasizes personalstrategies for developing leadership skills.This course explores emotional

intelligence, mentoring, team building,communication skills, relationshipbuilding, growing people, and decision-making. Usually offered every year.Ms. Phillips or Mr. Holberton

RMGT 115 Knowledge ManagementRMGT 115 Knowledge ManagementRMGT 115 Knowledge ManagementRMGT 115 Knowledge ManagementRMGT 115 Knowledge ManagementThis course examines the relationshipbetween knowledge management andinformation technology and its extensionsfor the innovative and strategicmanagement paradigms of the future. Thecentral message of the course is thatknowledge, not money or technology, willbe the primary economic unit of business inthe twenty-first century. Usually offeredevery year.Ms. Phillips

RPJM 10 Microsoft Project for ProjectRPJM 10 Microsoft Project for ProjectRPJM 10 Microsoft Project for ProjectRPJM 10 Microsoft Project for ProjectRPJM 10 Microsoft Project for ProjectManagement ProfessionalsManagement ProfessionalsManagement ProfessionalsManagement ProfessionalsManagement ProfessionalsThis non-credit course is intended toprovide students with an understanding ofboth fundamental and practical approachesto the use of Microsoft Project to manageboth individual and multiple projects. Thecomponents of Microsoft Project thateffectively meet the needs of the fivefundamental phases of the projectmanagement lifecycle will be discussed,demonstrated, and illustrated. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Parker

RPJM 102 Business Perspectives for ProjectRPJM 102 Business Perspectives for ProjectRPJM 102 Business Perspectives for ProjectRPJM 102 Business Perspectives for ProjectRPJM 102 Business Perspectives for ProjectManagersManagersManagersManagersManagersUnderstanding the language of accountingand financial information is important forall program and project managers. Thiscourse is designed to introduce students tothe underlying concepts regarding thepreparation and consequences of theinformation being used in program andproject management. The course will focuson the role, use, and application of financialtechniques in managerial decision-making.Usually offered every year.Mr. Sherman


Listed on the following pages are courses ofinstruction for the Rabb School ofContinuing Studies, Division of GraduateProfessional Studies. Courses meet for threehours a week unless otherwise specified.


Most courses are available to all studentsqualified to take them. Access to somecourses is governed by the signature of theinstructor. Other courses impose anumerical limit to preserve environmentalconditions suitable to the pedagogy theinstructor employs.



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RPJM 110 Risk Management in Projects andRPJM 110 Risk Management in Projects andRPJM 110 Risk Management in Projects andRPJM 110 Risk Management in Projects andRPJM 110 Risk Management in Projects andProgramsProgramsProgramsProgramsProgramsThis course will provide the student with athorough understanding of RiskManagement: a systematic, iterativeapproach that encompasses Risk Planning,Identification, Qualitative Analysis,Quantitative Analysis, Response Planning,and Monitoring & Control. Applications toindustry projects will be stressed asstudents build a risk management toolkitand uncover methods to implement riskmanagement programs successfully.Usually offered every year.Ms. Marando or Mr. Stewart

RPJM 114 Managing Projects acrossRPJM 114 Managing Projects acrossRPJM 114 Managing Projects acrossRPJM 114 Managing Projects acrossRPJM 114 Managing Projects acrossCultures and GeographiesCultures and GeographiesCultures and GeographiesCultures and GeographiesCultures and GeographiesUsing concepts and methodologies fromcultural anthropology and projectmanagement, this course will providestudents with a framework for identifying,describing and comparing culturalknowledge that is relevant to projectmanagement. Students will learn how toanticipate and recognize culturalmisunderstanding and how to take specificsteps toward dealing with cross-culturaldynamics. Usually offered every year.Ms. Todd

RPJM 118 Procurement and ContractRPJM 118 Procurement and ContractRPJM 118 Procurement and ContractRPJM 118 Procurement and ContractRPJM 118 Procurement and ContractManagementManagementManagementManagementManagementThis course will cover in depth theprocurement process in its entirety,including concepts, principles and ethics,pricing methods, awards, and all phases ofcontract administration. It will includedevelopment of bids and requests forproposals, evaluation of responses, and thecapabilities and use of various types ofcontracts and pricing mechanisms. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Gentile

RSEG 102 Advanced Programming in JavaRSEG 102 Advanced Programming in JavaRSEG 102 Advanced Programming in JavaRSEG 102 Advanced Programming in JavaRSEG 102 Advanced Programming in JavaThis course explores advanced topics of Javaprogramming language: object-orientedprogramming, collection framework,exception handling, and Java event model.Swing graphical user interface components,Java multithreading, files and streams, Javanetworking, and J2SE 5.0 New Java featuresare also covered in this course. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Yurik

RSEG 104 Advanced Programming inRSEG 104 Advanced Programming inRSEG 104 Advanced Programming inRSEG 104 Advanced Programming inRSEG 104 Advanced Programming inVB.NETVB.NETVB.NETVB.NETVB.NETThis course presents in-depth analysis ofMicrosoft.Net architecture, concentratingon advanced features provided by theVisualBasic.NET programmingenvironment. We concentrate onarchitectural issues and how to implementthem in real-world distributed applications.Students learn techniques for building amodern multi-tier application. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Zilbermints


RSEG 107 Perl ProgrammingRSEG 107 Perl ProgrammingRSEG 107 Perl ProgrammingRSEG 107 Perl ProgrammingRSEG 107 Perl ProgrammingThis course covers Perl’s invocation, basicsyntax, regular expression parser, lists,hashes, filehandles, built-in functions, andcontrol-flow mechanisms. Students will beintroduced to Perl’s references and modules,which support complex data structures.Applications will include writing CGIscripts and using Perl to access an SQLdatabase. Usually offered every year.Mr. Hemdal

RSEG 109 Object-Oriented DesignRSEG 109 Object-Oriented DesignRSEG 109 Object-Oriented DesignRSEG 109 Object-Oriented DesignRSEG 109 Object-Oriented DesignThis course focuses on Unified ModelingLanguage (UML) object-orientedmethodology, covering classes and objectdiagrams, data abstraction, inheritance, usecases, behavioral modeling, polymorphism,and information hiding. Other areas ofstudy include object-oriented programminglanguages, as well as the lifecycle andmaintenance of object-orientedapplications. Usually offered every year.Ms. Yurik

RSEG 113 Advanced Programming in C++RSEG 113 Advanced Programming in C++RSEG 113 Advanced Programming in C++RSEG 113 Advanced Programming in C++RSEG 113 Advanced Programming in C++(Level 2)(Level 2)(Level 2)(Level 2)(Level 2)This course focuses on advanced features ofC++ needed to produce high-quality C++code on large development projects. Avariety of C++ design patterns and provenidioms are discussed, including StandardC++ Library and Standard Template Library(STL) classes. Best programming techniquesdiscuss issues of reusability, robustness,efficiency and memory usage. Usuallyoffered every year.Ms. Yurik

RSEG 125 Foundations of Software QualityRSEG 125 Foundations of Software QualityRSEG 125 Foundations of Software QualityRSEG 125 Foundations of Software QualityRSEG 125 Foundations of Software QualityAssuranceAssuranceAssuranceAssuranceAssuranceThis course covers a broad range of topicsrelated to software quality assurance (SQA).The course will explore combinedapplication of a variety of SQA components,including SQA activities typicallyperformed by external participants;extension of SQA activities to projectschedules and budget control; SQAimplementation issues; SQA riskmanagement considerations; and costsassociated with SQA. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Raben

RSEG 135 Software Test Process EvaluationRSEG 135 Software Test Process EvaluationRSEG 135 Software Test Process EvaluationRSEG 135 Software Test Process EvaluationRSEG 135 Software Test Process Evaluationand Improvementand Improvementand Improvementand Improvementand ImprovementThis course offers practical tools andprocedures for improving the softwaretesting processes in organizations. Topicsinclude test strategy, test project estimationand planning, test specification techniques,test environment staging, test metrics, testprocess management, defect management,test process communication, testautomation, testware management, testinginvolvement, and test personnelavailability. Usually offered every year.Mr. Raben

RSEG 151 XML and Related LanguagesRSEG 151 XML and Related LanguagesRSEG 151 XML and Related LanguagesRSEG 151 XML and Related LanguagesRSEG 151 XML and Related LanguagesThis course surveys the open standards thatare making data representations anddocuments interchangeable, searchable,dynamic, and customizable. Students willlearn how to design application-specificmarkup grammars using XML rules; how tovalidate the XML files; how to transformthem; and how to parse XML documents.Usually offered every year.Mr. Malkenson

RSEG 161 Web Development TechnologiesRSEG 161 Web Development TechnologiesRSEG 161 Web Development TechnologiesRSEG 161 Web Development TechnologiesRSEG 161 Web Development TechnologiesThe course provides an overview of clientand server side technologies used indeveloping web applications. On the clientside, students learn to create attractive andwell-functioning web pages using XHTML,tables and forms, Cascading Style Sheetsand JavaScript. Server side webdevelopment focuses on web developmentwith servlets and JSP, and on accessing adatabase in a web application. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Yurik

RSEG 169 Database ProgrammingRSEG 169 Database ProgrammingRSEG 169 Database ProgrammingRSEG 169 Database ProgrammingRSEG 169 Database ProgrammingFundamentalsFundamentalsFundamentalsFundamentalsFundamentalsThis course provides students with athorough introduction to relationaldatabase concepts via the StructuredQuery Language (SQL). Through ahands-on approach, the course provides asolid founding in SQL terms, concepts andstatements, as well as introducingembedded SQL and JDBC interfaces.Usually offered every year.Mr. Russo or Mr. Gibson

RSEG 171 Data Warehousing and DataRSEG 171 Data Warehousing and DataRSEG 171 Data Warehousing and DataRSEG 171 Data Warehousing and DataRSEG 171 Data Warehousing and DataMiningMiningMiningMiningMiningThis course explores the issues ofdistributed databases, data warehousing,and data mining. In addition, the coursewill introduce students to specializeddatabase systems that show signs of futuregrowth.Mr. Gibson

RSEG 173 TCP/IPRSEG 173 TCP/IPRSEG 173 TCP/IPRSEG 173 TCP/IPRSEG 173 TCP/IPThis course is an in-depth study of theTCP/IP Internet Protocol Suite. It comparesthe suite to the OSI reference model anddescribes the workings of a number ofapplications such as FTP, Telnet, TFTP,DNS, and DHCP, HTTP and IP Security(IPSec), and Voice over IP (VOIP). Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Marin

RSEG 290 Special TopicsRSEG 290 Special TopicsRSEG 290 Special TopicsRSEG 290 Special TopicsRSEG 290 Special TopicsSpecial topics courses are offered eachsemester. Please see Schedule of Classes forspecific topics offered.Staff

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The general requirements for students who entered Brandeis inthe fall of 2000 and thereafter incorporate a variety ofinterconnected elements to build a strong, general educationfoundation. The fundamental goals of the program are to improvestudents’ abilities to integrate knowledge from different fields; toprovide opportunities for the acquisition and development ofwriting, linguistic, and quantitative skills; to introduceflexibility in the scheduling of degree requirements throughoutthe undergraduate career; and to expand students’ opportunitiesto interact with faculty in small class settings in the first year ofinstruction.


A. University SeminarA. University SeminarA. University SeminarA. University SeminarA. University SeminarAll students in their first year will complete one semester coursefrom the USEM program; this course may or may not bedesignated as a USEM+W course (see University Writing below).For students entering in the fall of 2007 and thereafter, USEM+Wwill no longer be offered.

B. University WritingB. University WritingB. University WritingB. University WritingB. University WritingAll students will complete one of the following options:Option I: One University Seminar Plus Writing (USEM+W) takenin the first year, plus two writing-intensive courses.Option II: One University Writing Seminar (UWS) taken in thefirst year, plus one writing-intensive course, in addition to aUniversity Seminar (also taken in the first year).

For students entering in the fall of 2007 and thereafter,University Writing Option I will no longer be offered. Allstudents must satisfactorily complete a UWS course and twowriting intensive courses, one of which may be an oralcommunications course.

Students normally complete the writing-intensive component ofthe writing requirement in their second or third year. Coursesnumbered in the 90s may not satisfy the writing intensivedesignation.

C. Quantitative ReasoningC. Quantitative ReasoningC. Quantitative ReasoningC. Quantitative ReasoningC. Quantitative ReasoningAll students will take one course that is designated as meeting thequantitative reasoning requirement.

D. Foreign LanguageD. Foreign LanguageD. Foreign LanguageD. Foreign LanguageD. Foreign LanguageThe foreign language requirement is met by successful completion ofa third semester course (normally numbered in the 30s) in theintroductory language sequence. No more than one course (and neverthe final one) in the sequence may be taken on the pass-fail gradingoption.

E. Non-Western and Comparative StudiesE. Non-Western and Comparative StudiesE. Non-Western and Comparative StudiesE. Non-Western and Comparative StudiesE. Non-Western and Comparative StudiesStudents will complete one semester course designated as meetingthe requirement in non-Western and comparative studies.

F. School DistributionF. School DistributionF. School DistributionF. School DistributionF. School DistributionStudents will complete one semester course in each of the fourschools of the University: Creative Arts, Humanities, Science, andSocial Science. In general, “double counting” is encouraged; moststudents will satisfy the school distribution requirement in thecontext of others, e.g., in satisfying the requirements of a major orminor. Between and among general University requirements, the onlylimitations on double counting are as follows: University Seminarsare interdisciplinary in character and have membership in no specificschool of the University. The three-course foreign language sequencemay not be applied toward the humanities component of thisrequirement. No single course in a student’s program may satisfy thequantitative reasoning requirement and the science component ofthis requirement. No courses numbered in the 90s may apply towardthis component. Finally, a single course may be used toward schooldistribution in only one school.

The pages that follow contain additional information (includingcourse lists) for the non-Western and comparative studies,quantitative reasoning, University seminar, and writingrequirements.

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Foreign Language


Knowledge of a foreign language is intrinsic to a sound educationin the liberal arts. Language not only defines cultural identity, itconstitutes the basis of the literary and philosophical heritagethat is at the heart of advanced learning in the humanities.Stepping into another language enriches the imagination byoffering fresh insights, perspectives that challenge unexaminedhabits of mind, and the simple adventure of gaining access to analien way of life and thought.

Brandeis requires its undergraduates to command a certain degreeof proficiency in the use of one foreign language, either ancientor modern. The requirement is satisfied when the student hassuccessfully completed and passed a 30-level (or higher) coursewith a letter grade. The customary progression for languagecourse work done at the University is three semesters comprisingthe 10-, 20-, and 30-level course sequence. The number of classhours required per week in any given course may vary dependingon departmental requirements.

Below is a list of the language programs of study available at Brandeiswith the basic course sequence for satisfying the languagerequirement. Additional courses beyond the basic sequence can befound in the course listings for each of these programs.

Basic Language SequencesBasic Language SequencesBasic Language SequencesBasic Language SequencesBasic Language Sequences

Arabic 10a, 20b, 30aChinese 10a, 20b or 29b, 30aFrench 10a, 20b, and one of the following: 32a, 33a, 34aGerman 10a, 20b, and 30aGreek (Ancient) 10a, 20b, 30aHebrew 10a, 20b or 29b, 34a, 35a, 39aBiblical Hebrew 10a, 20b or 29b, NEJS 10aItalian 10a, 20b, 30aJapanese 10a, 20b, 30aLatin 10a, 20b, 30aRussian 10a, 20b, 30aSpanish 10a, 20b, and one of the following:

31a, 32a, 33a, 34aYiddish 10a, 20b, 30a

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Non-Western and Comparative Studies


The non-Western and comparative studies requirementencourages students to explore through various disciplinescultures beyond the Western tradition. The common goal ofcourses in the program is to acquaint students with world-views,indigenous intellectual traditions, and social institutions thathave developed largely outside the traditions of European societyand its North American transplants. By examining someparticular culture, society, or region of the non-Western world(such as those of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America,

and Oceania) or by systematically comparing a range of values andinstitutions across cultural boundaries, students are expected tobroaden their understanding of human achievements andpotentialities beyond their own heritage. The program includes thecomparative analysis of cultures and their interactions and drawsattention to the intellectual problems inherent in the study ofcultural systems other than one’s own.





AAAS 85aAAAS 85aAAAS 85aAAAS 85aAAAS 85aSurvey of Southern African History

AAAS 115aAAAS 115aAAAS 115aAAAS 115aAAAS 115aIntroduction to African History

AAAS 122aAAAS 122aAAAS 122aAAAS 122aAAAS 122aPolitics of Southern Africa



AAAS 132bAAAS 132bAAAS 132bAAAS 132bAAAS 132bIntroduction to African Literature




AAAS 167aAAAS 167aAAAS 167aAAAS 167aAAAS 167aAfrican and Caribbean ComparativePolitical Systems








ANTH 134aANTH 134aANTH 134aANTH 134aANTH 134aSouth Asia: Tradition and theContemporary Experience

ANTH 135bANTH 135bANTH 135bANTH 135bANTH 135bModern South Asia: Society and Politics


ANTH 147bANTH 147bANTH 147bANTH 147bANTH 147bThe Rise of Mesoamerican Civilization






CHIN 130bCHIN 130bCHIN 130bCHIN 130bCHIN 130bChina on Films: The Changes of ChineseCulture


ECON 26aECON 26aECON 26aECON 26aECON 26aLatin America’s Economy



FA 12aFA 12aFA 12aFA 12aFA 12aHistory of Asian Art


FA 15bFA 15bFA 15bFA 15bFA 15bArts of the Ming Dynasty

FA 24bFA 24bFA 24bFA 24bFA 24bTwentieth-Century and ContemporaryLatin American Art

FA 39bFA 39bFA 39bFA 39bFA 39bIslamic Art and Architecture

FA 181bFA 181bFA 181bFA 181bFA 181bThe Art of Japan

FA 182aFA 182aFA 182aFA 182aFA 182aThe Art of China

FA 184aFA 184aFA 184aFA 184aFA 184aStudies in Asian Art


HIST 56bHIST 56bHIST 56bHIST 56bHIST 56bWorld History to 1960

HIST 71aHIST 71aHIST 71aHIST 71aHIST 71aLatin American History, Pre-Conquest to1870


HIST 80aHIST 80aHIST 80aHIST 80aHIST 80aIntroduction to East Asian Civilization

HIST 80bHIST 80bHIST 80bHIST 80bHIST 80bEast Asia: Nineteenth Century to thePresent (China and Japan)

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HIST 116aHIST 116aHIST 116aHIST 116aHIST 116aBlack Homeland: West Africa




HIST 176aHIST 176aHIST 176aHIST 176aHIST 176aThe Emergence of Modern Japan

HIST 180bHIST 180bHIST 180bHIST 180bHIST 180bTopics in Modern Chinese History


HIST 182bHIST 182bHIST 182bHIST 182bHIST 182bThe Samurai

HIST 184aHIST 184aHIST 184aHIST 184aHIST 184aNation and Empire in Modern East Asia



MUS 3bMUS 3bMUS 3bMUS 3bMUS 3bIntroduction to World Music



NEJS 122aNEJS 122aNEJS 122aNEJS 122aNEJS 122aDealing with Evil in Ancient Babylon andBeyond: Magic and Witchcraft in Antiquity


NEJS 184aNEJS 184aNEJS 184aNEJS 184aNEJS 184aMusic in Biblical and Near Eastern Religion



NEJS 187aNEJS 187aNEJS 187aNEJS 187aNEJS 187aPolitical Islam



NEJS 188bNEJS 188bNEJS 188bNEJS 188bNEJS 188bThe Destruction of the Ottoman Empire,1800-1923

NEJS 193aNEJS 193aNEJS 193aNEJS 193aNEJS 193aSocieties in Conflict: Exploring the MiddleEast through Authentic Materials

NEJS 194aNEJS 194aNEJS 194aNEJS 194aNEJS 194aCivil Society in the Middle East

NEJS 195aNEJS 195aNEJS 195aNEJS 195aNEJS 195aMilitary and Politics in the Middle East

NEJS 195bNEJS 195bNEJS 195bNEJS 195bNEJS 195bWar and Reconstruction in Iraq



NEJS 197bNEJS 197bNEJS 197bNEJS 197bNEJS 197bPolitical Cultures of the Middle East

PHIL 119bPHIL 119bPHIL 119bPHIL 119bPHIL 119bChinese Philosophy


POL 140aPOL 140aPOL 140aPOL 140aPOL 140aPolitics of Africa




POL 147aPOL 147aPOL 147aPOL 147aPOL 147aThe Government and Politics of China

POL 148aPOL 148aPOL 148aPOL 148aPOL 148aSeminar: Contemporary Chinese Politics

POL 150aPOL 150aPOL 150aPOL 150aPOL 150aPolitics of Southeast Asia


REL 107aREL 107aREL 107aREL 107aREL 107aApproaches to Religious Studies

REL 141bREL 141bREL 141bREL 141bREL 141bThe Buddhist Science of Mind





SPAN 111bSPAN 111bSPAN 111bSPAN 111bSPAN 111bIntroduction to Latin American Literature

SPAN 163aSPAN 163aSPAN 163aSPAN 163aSPAN 163aThe Latin American Boom and Beyond




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Quantitative Reasoning


The quantitative reasoning requirement has been established todevelop students’ abilities to collect, summarize, and analyzenumerical data; to make abstract concepts operational; and tothink critically about the accuracy and soundness of conclusionsbased on data or on mathematical models. Quantitativereasoning courses usually embed methodological training in theirsubject matter. These courses vary widely in the skills that areemphasized, but they usually include one or more of thefollowing:

A.A.A.A.A. Learning to read, construct, interpret, and evaluate tables,graphs, and charts.

B.B.B.B.B. Developing quantitative measures of physical, behavioral, orsocial phenomena.

C.C.C.C.C. Using mathematical models to express causal relationshipsand to explore the implications of changed assumptions orproposed solutions to problems in the physical or social world.

D.D.D.D.D. Collecting and organizing numerical data from archives, surveys,lab experiments, or other sources.

E.E.E.E.E. Testing hypotheses, using experimental or statistical controls.

F.F.F.F.F. Assessing the limitations of research, such as the reliability andvalidity of measures, adequacy of experimental design, sample sizeand quality, and alternative hypotheses and interpretations.

Each Brandeis undergraduate is required to take one course from theapproved list of quantitative reasoning courses. This list may change,so students should consult the most recent list of approved courses inthe Course Schedule to assure that they will receive requirementcredit. (Naturally, students will not be denied credit retroactively if acourse taken to fulfill the requirement is later dropped from the list.)

Courses with an asterisk (*****) satisfy the quantitative reasoningrequirement only when they are taken with the corresponding lab.


ANTH 110aANTH 110aANTH 110aANTH 110aANTH 110aHuman Evolution

BCHM 100aBCHM 100aBCHM 100aBCHM 100aBCHM 100aIntroductory Biochemistry




CHEM 15aCHEM 15aCHEM 15aCHEM 15aCHEM 15aHonors General Chemistry Lectures I

CHEM 15bCHEM 15bCHEM 15bCHEM 15bCHEM 15bHonors General Chemistry Lectures II

CHEM 150bCHEM 150bCHEM 150bCHEM 150bCHEM 150bSpecial Topics in Chemistry

CHSC 5aCHSC 5aCHSC 5aCHSC 5aCHSC 5aThe Magnitude of Things and How on EarthThey Matter


CHSC 8bCHSC 8bCHSC 8bCHSC 8bCHSC 8bChemistry and Art

* COSI 21a* COSI 21a* COSI 21a* COSI 21a* COSI 21aData Structures and the Fundamentals ofComputing

* COSI 21b* COSI 21b* COSI 21b* COSI 21b* COSI 21bStructure and Interpretation of ComputerPrograms

* COSI 22a* COSI 22a* COSI 22a* COSI 22a* COSI 22aFundamentals of Programming

* COSI 22b* COSI 22b* COSI 22b* COSI 22b* COSI 22bProgramming Paradigms

ECON 2aECON 2aECON 2aECON 2aECON 2aIntroduction to Economics

ECON 83aECON 83aECON 83aECON 83aECON 83aStatistics for Economic Analysis

ECON 135aECON 135aECON 135aECON 135aECON 135aIndustrial Organization

ECON 184bECON 184bECON 184bECON 184bECON 184bEconometrics


HIST 127bHIST 127bHIST 127bHIST 127bHIST 127bHousehold and Family in Late Medieval andEarly Modern Europe (1300-1800)

HSSP 100bHSSP 100bHSSP 100bHSSP 100bHSSP 100bIntroduction to Epidemiology, Biostatistics,and Population Health

LGLS 138bLGLS 138bLGLS 138bLGLS 138bLGLS 138bScience on Trial

MATH 8aMATH 8aMATH 8aMATH 8aMATH 8aIntroduction to Probability and Statistics

MATH 36aMATH 36aMATH 36aMATH 36aMATH 36aProbability

MATH 36bMATH 36bMATH 36bMATH 36bMATH 36bMathematical Statistics

NEJS 165aNEJS 165aNEJS 165aNEJS 165aNEJS 165aAnalyzing the American JewishCommunity

PHSC 2bPHSC 2bPHSC 2bPHSC 2bPHSC 2bIntroductory Astronomy

PHSC 9bPHSC 9bPHSC 9bPHSC 9bPHSC 9bIntroduction to Physics

PHYS 10aPHYS 10aPHYS 10aPHYS 10aPHYS 10aPhysics for the Life Sciences I

PHYS 10bPHYS 10bPHYS 10bPHYS 10bPHYS 10bPhysics for the Life Sciences II

PHYS 11aPHYS 11aPHYS 11aPHYS 11aPHYS 11aBasic Physics I

PHYS 11bPHYS 11bPHYS 11bPHYS 11bPHYS 11bBasic Physics II

PHYS 15aPHYS 15aPHYS 15aPHYS 15aPHYS 15aHonors Basic Physics I

PHYS 15bPHYS 15bPHYS 15bPHYS 15bPHYS 15bHonors Basic Physics II


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PSYC 51aPSYC 51aPSYC 51aPSYC 51aPSYC 51aStatistics

PSYC 52aPSYC 52aPSYC 52aPSYC 52aPSYC 52aResearch Methods in Psychology

SOC 181aSOC 181aSOC 181aSOC 181aSOC 181aQuantitative Methods of Social Inquiry

SOC 183aSOC 183aSOC 183aSOC 183aSOC 183aEvaluation of Evidence

University Seminars


The University Seminars (USEM) are special courses specificallydesigned for first-year students and intended as a foundation fortheir studies at Brandeis. The primary objective is to offer a smallseminar environment where students, under the close guidanceof faculty, can engage major texts from ancient times to thepresent. The topics and texts of the seminars are extremelybroad-ranging and come from every school of the University;such diversity allows students and faculty to focus on subjects inwhich they have a particular interest. The seminars are alsoquite consciously interdisciplinary: although taught by facultyfrom regular departments, the seminars seek to transcendtraditional disciplinary boundaries and to address importantproblems from a much broader perspective. That approach isindeed integral to the mission of humanistic inquiry, whichseeks to address fundamental and enduring questions of humanexistence.

The seminars are also skill-oriented. At one level, they seek todevelop writing and analytical skills; seminar discussions, underfaculty guidance, will help students to formulate key questionsand to construct a critical analysis of the author’s assumptions,evidence, and argumentation.

University Seminars that are designated as “USEM+W” (e.g. USEM 3asec. 1W) may be used to satisfy Option I of the first year writingrequirement. These courses provide an additional hour of writinginstruction per week and periodic individual tutorials under theguidance of a trained writing instructor. This targeted writinginstruction should appeal particularly to students who wish tosharpen the writing skills required for academic work at theUniversity, as well as for their later professional careers.

For students entering in the fall of 2007 and thereafter, USEM+Wcourses will no longer be offered thus University Writing Option Iwill no longer be offered. All students will be required tosatisfactorily complete a USEM course and a UWS course and twowriting intensive courses, one of which may be an oralcommunications course.


USEM 1b Jewish Literatures in EasternUSEM 1b Jewish Literatures in EasternUSEM 1b Jewish Literatures in EasternUSEM 1b Jewish Literatures in EasternUSEM 1b Jewish Literatures in EasternEuropeEuropeEuropeEuropeEurope[ usem ]The emergence of a modern literaryconsciousness was one of the results of thebreakup of traditional Jewish society.Examines some of the leading Jewishwriters in Eastern Europe who wrote inHebrew, Yiddish, Polish, or Russian.Mr. Polonsky (Near Eastern and JudaicStudies)

USEM 2a Divergent Jewish Cultures: IsraelUSEM 2a Divergent Jewish Cultures: IsraelUSEM 2a Divergent Jewish Cultures: IsraelUSEM 2a Divergent Jewish Cultures: IsraelUSEM 2a Divergent Jewish Cultures: Israeland Americaand Americaand Americaand Americaand America[ uswi ]Examines the shaping of identities ofdescendants of European Jews whoemigrated to the United States and to Israel.It posits the continuity of common bondsamidst growing divergence in the encounterwith distinctive social and politicalecologies.Mr. Troen (Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

USEM 3a On Slavery, Religion, and WomenUSEM 3a On Slavery, Religion, and WomenUSEM 3a On Slavery, Religion, and WomenUSEM 3a On Slavery, Religion, and WomenUSEM 3a On Slavery, Religion, and Women[ uswi ]Slavery is the most extreme form of powerthat one human being can exercise overanother. Religion aims to expresshumanity’s highest ethical aspirations.How, then, does religion support slavery?Are enslaved women treated differentlythan enslaved men? Do slave-holdingwomen exercise their power differentlythan slave-holding men? To answer thesequestions, female slave narratives, pro-slavery biblical interpretation, Americanslave religion, and biblical, early Christian,and early Rabbinic statutes and teachingsare examined.Ms. Brooten (Near Eastern and JudaicStudies)

USEM 4a Literacy and DevelopmentUSEM 4a Literacy and DevelopmentUSEM 4a Literacy and DevelopmentUSEM 4a Literacy and DevelopmentUSEM 4a Literacy and Development[ usem ]Studies various definitions and forms ofliteracy across cultures and eras as depictedin literature and social science texts.Students’ personal literacy stories are partof the curriculum. Requires 10 hours ofvolunteer service to a literacy program.Ms. Hale (Romance and ComparativeLiterature)

USEM 5b Conceptions of the Good LifeUSEM 5b Conceptions of the Good LifeUSEM 5b Conceptions of the Good LifeUSEM 5b Conceptions of the Good LifeUSEM 5b Conceptions of the Good Life[ usem ]Explores competing conceptions of the“good life” and of moral right and howthese conceptions vary within differentcultural periods in history; also exploresstandards for what is good and for justifyingclaims that one way of life is better thananother. Included are conceptions of the“good life” as pleasure (Epicurus), asvirtuous activity (Aristotle), asrenunciation, as reason (Kant), asutilitarianism (J.S. Mill), as self-assertion(Nietzsche), as faith (Kierkegaard), asaesthetics, and as spirituality.Ms. Hayim (Sociology)

USEM 6a Anatomy and Gender: Early toUSEM 6a Anatomy and Gender: Early toUSEM 6a Anatomy and Gender: Early toUSEM 6a Anatomy and Gender: Early toUSEM 6a Anatomy and Gender: Early toModern TimesModern TimesModern TimesModern TimesModern Times[ uswi ]Traces changing perceptions of the bodyand sexual difference from theEnlightenment in Europe to contemporaryAmerica. Examines relations between menand women, concepts of masculinity andfemininity, and the social construction ofdecent and indecent behavior in Westernculture.Ms. Kelikian (History)

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USEM 7b The Concept of TimeUSEM 7b The Concept of TimeUSEM 7b The Concept of TimeUSEM 7b The Concept of TimeUSEM 7b The Concept of Time[ uswi ]Explores the changing concept of time fromhuman and scientific points of view. Topicsinclude ancient and medieval views of time,the Newtonian concept of universal time,and changes brought by relativity andquantum mechanics.Mr. Bensinger or Mr. Blocker (Physics)

USEM 8a MetamorphosisUSEM 8a MetamorphosisUSEM 8a MetamorphosisUSEM 8a MetamorphosisUSEM 8a Metamorphosis[ usem ]Examines how literature responds,internally and externally, to the challengethat change poses for the individual andsociety. Metamorphosis, the transformationof one object into another, is the primaryfocus within each text studied, butconsiderable time is also spent indetermining how each text relates to theothers with which it shares characters,plots, and themes. As multiple versions of afew particular stories are read, onlystudents with a tolerance for repetition andan appreciation for variation shouldconsider enrolling.Ms. Walker (Classical Studies)

USEM 9a The Wandering Hero in AncientUSEM 9a The Wandering Hero in AncientUSEM 9a The Wandering Hero in AncientUSEM 9a The Wandering Hero in AncientUSEM 9a The Wandering Hero in AncientLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature[ uswi ]Focuses on the Epic of Gilgamesh.Examines such issues as friendship, socialresponsibility, the meaning of life,mortality and immortality, the differencebetween the human and divine. Texts areread from Mesopotamia, Greece, Israel, andCanaan, which intersect literally andthematically with the epic, such as TheOdyssey, Genesis, Aqhat, Ecclesiastes, andselected Sumerian narratives.Mr. Abusch (Near Eastern and JudaicStudies)

USEM 9b Going to Hell: Journeys to theUSEM 9b Going to Hell: Journeys to theUSEM 9b Going to Hell: Journeys to theUSEM 9b Going to Hell: Journeys to theUSEM 9b Going to Hell: Journeys to theUnderworldUnderworldUnderworldUnderworldUnderworld[ usem ]Why does the theme of a living being, eitherdivine or human, going to visit the world ofthe dead occur in several cultures? Thisseminar explores connections to themeaning of life and justice within thespecific cultures engendering each text.Ms. Walker (Classical Studies)

USEM 10a The Popular BookUSEM 10a The Popular BookUSEM 10a The Popular BookUSEM 10a The Popular BookUSEM 10a The Popular Book[ uswi ]Explores the social significance of popularbooks. Examines such books’ historicaldevelopment, the contemporary industriesthat produce and market them, and thepeople who read them. Students discusshow popular books relate to issues such aspower, identity, and individualism.Ms. Miller (Sociology)

USEM 10b Reading, Writing, andUSEM 10b Reading, Writing, andUSEM 10b Reading, Writing, andUSEM 10b Reading, Writing, andUSEM 10b Reading, Writing, andArithmeticArithmeticArithmeticArithmeticArithmetic[ usem ]Explores the role of mathematics andmathematicians through works ofbiography, philosophy, popular science,drama, and fiction.Mr. Diamond (Mathematics)

USEM 11a Risk: What Is It and How Do WeUSEM 11a Risk: What Is It and How Do WeUSEM 11a Risk: What Is It and How Do WeUSEM 11a Risk: What Is It and How Do WeUSEM 11a Risk: What Is It and How Do WeDeal with It?Deal with It?Deal with It?Deal with It?Deal with It?[ usem ]Risk has been an important feature of ourlives for thousands of years. Howeveranalyzing risk in a formal way has been anexercise of the last few hundred years—with most of that limited to the last 50.What is “risk” and how has ourunderstanding changed over the centuries?How are the decisions of individuals,groups, and societies altered in riskycircumstances? Elementary probability,statistics and decision models, puzzles, andreal world applications are examined.Mr. Dolbear (Economics)

USEM 11b ExchangeUSEM 11b ExchangeUSEM 11b ExchangeUSEM 11b ExchangeUSEM 11b Exchange[ usem ]Explores the concept of “exchange,” and thedifferent types of exchange encountered indaily life and throughout history—Adamand Eve, Native Americans and earlysettlers, knowledge, drugs, global exchange,bribery, the stock exchange, free speech,Napster, pollution, trading, and more.Mr. Erbil (Economics)

USEM 12b Hand and BrainUSEM 12b Hand and BrainUSEM 12b Hand and BrainUSEM 12b Hand and BrainUSEM 12b Hand and Brain[ usem ]The specialized developments of the humanhand and the parallel developments of thebrain, tool use, sign language, and languageacquisition are discussed. The control ofvoluntary movements is a key focus.Includes laboratory demonstrations.Mr. Lackner (Psychology)

USEM 13b Classics in AmericanUSEM 13b Classics in AmericanUSEM 13b Classics in AmericanUSEM 13b Classics in AmericanUSEM 13b Classics in AmericanAutobiographyAutobiographyAutobiographyAutobiographyAutobiography[ uswi ]An examination of a variety of workswritten between the 18th and 20thcenturies, focusing on variousautobiographers’ narrative strategies as wellas their personal and political motivationsfor telling their life stories to a largeraudience.Ms. Jones (History)

USEM 14a Imagining the Other: EncountersUSEM 14a Imagining the Other: EncountersUSEM 14a Imagining the Other: EncountersUSEM 14a Imagining the Other: EncountersUSEM 14a Imagining the Other: Encountersin North America from Columbus to thein North America from Columbus to thein North America from Columbus to thein North America from Columbus to thein North America from Columbus to theRevolutionRevolutionRevolutionRevolutionRevolution[ uswi ]Using North America after Columbus as acase study, examines the problems ofunderstanding and representing peopleacross cultural frontiers. Focuses on thevarious ways authors have explored anddefined boundaries of race, ethnicity, andgender.Ms. Kamensky (History)

USEM 15a Journeys to EnlightenmentUSEM 15a Journeys to EnlightenmentUSEM 15a Journeys to EnlightenmentUSEM 15a Journeys to EnlightenmentUSEM 15a Journeys to Enlightenment[ uswi ]Literature often symbolizes the meaning ofexistence as a journey from error to truth,from affliction to freedom andenlightenment. Works by Dante, Rabelais,Shakespeare, Blake, Baudelaire, Hesse, andHurston illustrate visions of humanexistence that have been entertained fromthe Middle Ages to the present.Mr. Kaplan (Romance and ComparativeLiterature)

USEM 16a The Art of ScientificUSEM 16a The Art of ScientificUSEM 16a The Art of ScientificUSEM 16a The Art of ScientificUSEM 16a The Art of ScientificInvestigationInvestigationInvestigationInvestigationInvestigation[ usem ]Explores the scope and methods of science.Is scientific investigation art or craft ormethodology? The importance ofidentifying “right” problems. The role ofhypothesis, imagination, intuition, andserendipity. The feeling for order behindnatural phenomena. Research strategies.Planning and carrying out experiments.“Chance favors the prepared mind.”Observation, reason, and error. Thescientific temperament. Examples of classicand romantic scientists. Illustrated withexamples of great discoveries. Reading:selected writing of scientists.Mr. Lowenstein (Biochemistry)

USEM 17a Through a Gendered Lens:USEM 17a Through a Gendered Lens:USEM 17a Through a Gendered Lens:USEM 17a Through a Gendered Lens:USEM 17a Through a Gendered Lens:Women and Men in Modern Jewish CultureWomen and Men in Modern Jewish CultureWomen and Men in Modern Jewish CultureWomen and Men in Modern Jewish CultureWomen and Men in Modern Jewish Culture[ uswi ]Gender roles are changing rapidly inmodern Jewish society. Engages students inan interdisciplinary investigation of theroots of these changes. Examines male andfemale roles in pre-modern European Jewishculture and the transformations in genderrelations, education, family, and religiouslife that took place during the Haskalah(Enlightenment) Movement of the 19thcentury and up to the start of theHolocaust. Readings are drawn from fiction,poetry, and autobiography originallywritten in Yiddish and Hebrew and fromrecent studies in cultural history.Ms. Kellman (Near Eastern and JudaicStudies)

USEM 17b Picturing Gender and the Jews:USEM 17b Picturing Gender and the Jews:USEM 17b Picturing Gender and the Jews:USEM 17b Picturing Gender and the Jews:USEM 17b Picturing Gender and the Jews:Men and Women in Jewish Fiction and FilmMen and Women in Jewish Fiction and FilmMen and Women in Jewish Fiction and FilmMen and Women in Jewish Fiction and FilmMen and Women in Jewish Fiction and Film[ uswi ]Explores changing definitions ofethnoreligious identity over the course ofthe 20th century, through the prisms ofliterature and film, using gender as aprimary tool of analysis. The overarchingtheme of the curriculum is thetransformation of the relationship of theindividual to family and community.Ms. Fishman (Near Eastern and JudaicStudies)

USEM 18a Understanding Evil and HumanUSEM 18a Understanding Evil and HumanUSEM 18a Understanding Evil and HumanUSEM 18a Understanding Evil and HumanUSEM 18a Understanding Evil and HumanDestinyDestinyDestinyDestinyDestiny[ uswi ]Designed to introduce students to some ofthe Western classics that deal with theimpact of evil on human destiny. Suffering,justice, and death are studied in theirrelationship with God, the world, andhistory.Mr. Kimelman (Near Eastern and JudaicStudies)


USEM 18b Latinos in the United States:USEM 18b Latinos in the United States:USEM 18b Latinos in the United States:USEM 18b Latinos in the United States:USEM 18b Latinos in the United States:Constructing Transnational IdentitiesConstructing Transnational IdentitiesConstructing Transnational IdentitiesConstructing Transnational IdentitiesConstructing Transnational Identities[ uswi ]Latinos are now the largest minority in theUnited States. They come from manydifferent countries, socioeconomicbackgrounds, and ethnic groups. Some arerecent immigrants, others have lived herefor generations. Does it make sense to lumpthem together into one category? Analyzingtexts such as historical documents,memoirs, novels, poems, and films, thiscourse examines how group identity/ieshave been constructed by and for people ofLatin American descent over the pastcentury.Ms. Arrom (History)

USEM 19a Dangerous BeautyUSEM 19a Dangerous BeautyUSEM 19a Dangerous BeautyUSEM 19a Dangerous BeautyUSEM 19a Dangerous Beauty[ usem ]What is the relationship of the beautiful tothe good? Is our culture’s preoccupationwith physical beauty—in movies,television, magazines—a principal source ofits dilemmas? Or is beauty itself a moralforce rather than the handmaiden of sex andviolence? These and related questions arepursued in this seminar, using as theprincipal text the recent study by ElaineScarry, On Beauty and Being Just, in whichshe argues that the beautiful should beenlisted as a powerful ally in the fight forjustice.Mr. Yourgrau (Philosophy)

USEM 19b Political Truths and ModernUSEM 19b Political Truths and ModernUSEM 19b Political Truths and ModernUSEM 19b Political Truths and ModernUSEM 19b Political Truths and ModernFictionsFictionsFictionsFictionsFictions[ usem ]Explores a series of modern works of fictionwith an eye to the particular insights thatthey provide into the nature of variouspolitical phenomena, e.g., class conflict,violence, and bureaucracy, and to what it isabout fiction in general that allows us tothink about politics, character, and socialrelationships together. Authors includeConrad, Kafka, Baldwin, Camus, Saramago,Kundera, Voinovich, Lampedusa, al-Shaykh,and Lessing.Ms. Smiley (Philosophy)

USEM 20a From Colonies to IndependentUSEM 20a From Colonies to IndependentUSEM 20a From Colonies to IndependentUSEM 20a From Colonies to IndependentUSEM 20a From Colonies to IndependentStates: Decolonization in ComparativeStates: Decolonization in ComparativeStates: Decolonization in ComparativeStates: Decolonization in ComparativeStates: Decolonization in ComparativePerspectivePerspectivePerspectivePerspectivePerspective[ usem ]The middle of the 20th century was a timeof political, social, and economic upheavalglobally. Colonies of European powersembarked on the path to independence,struggling to define new identities.Struggles over power, identity, race, andclass characterize the decolonizationexperience of developing countries. Thedecolonization experience using (primarily)literature and political writings isexamined. The experience of Africa, Asia,and the Caribbean are covered. Textsinclude Frantz Fanon, The Wretched of theEarth and A Dying Colonialism; Jean-PaulSartre, Colonialism and Neocolonialism;speeches of Amilcar Cabral; Edward Said,Orientalism; George Orwell, Burmese Days;Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness; VSNaipaul, A Bend in the River; AdamHochschild, King Leopold’s Ghost: A Storyof Greed, Terror, and Heroism in ColonialAfrica. Where appropriate, the course usesfilms (Indochine, The Battle of Algiers, etc.)to provide a different perspective ondecolonization.Ms. Thorne (Politics)

USEM 20b Art and the Asian City: Tokyo,USEM 20b Art and the Asian City: Tokyo,USEM 20b Art and the Asian City: Tokyo,USEM 20b Art and the Asian City: Tokyo,USEM 20b Art and the Asian City: Tokyo,Shanghai, Hong KongShanghai, Hong KongShanghai, Hong KongShanghai, Hong KongShanghai, Hong Kong[ usem ]Studies the evolution of the urbanenvironment in three modern Asian citiesand its impact on the visual arts. Examinesthe city as the financial and cultural hub ofthe nation, as well as the site of clashingcultural identities, personal anxieties, andcivic crises.Ms. Wong (Fine Arts)

USEM 21b Language and IdentityUSEM 21b Language and IdentityUSEM 21b Language and IdentityUSEM 21b Language and IdentityUSEM 21b Language and Identity[ usem ]Explores how who we are is reflected in thelanguage we use and examines the ways inwhich language influences our perception ofourselves. Topics include the role ofmetaphor in the expression of identity,issues related to bilingualism, culturalidentity, gender, and language.Ms. Chevalier (German, Russian, and AsianLanguages and Literature)

USEM 22a Right and Left in Europe fromUSEM 22a Right and Left in Europe fromUSEM 22a Right and Left in Europe fromUSEM 22a Right and Left in Europe fromUSEM 22a Right and Left in Europe from1900 to the Present1900 to the Present1900 to the Present1900 to the Present1900 to the Present[ usem ]Reviews the main political families of 20th-century Europe and their 19th-centuryancestries. Using original texts, novels, anddocumentaries to examine the ideas andfollowers of each movement, it introducesthe participants to analytical tools as wellas to modern history.Mr. Jankowski (History)

USEM 23a Opera as DramaUSEM 23a Opera as DramaUSEM 23a Opera as DramaUSEM 23a Opera as DramaUSEM 23a Opera as Drama[ uswi ]Explores the literary, theatrical, andmusical dimensions of opera. The coursemay be organized in one of several ways,e.g., by historical period, by thematicconsiderations, by composer or group ofcomposers, by librettist or librettists, or byliterary sources.Mr. Keiler or Mr. McGrade (Music)

USEM 24a Greeks Bearing Gifts into theUSEM 24a Greeks Bearing Gifts into theUSEM 24a Greeks Bearing Gifts into theUSEM 24a Greeks Bearing Gifts into theUSEM 24a Greeks Bearing Gifts into theFuture: Classical Myths Told and RetoldFuture: Classical Myths Told and RetoldFuture: Classical Myths Told and RetoldFuture: Classical Myths Told and RetoldFuture: Classical Myths Told and Retold[ usem ]Surveys several major literary works of theancient Greeks and Romans in order tostudy their mythological content, variantmyths, and the influence of mythology onGreek art, later literature, and modern film.Ms. Koloski-Ostrow (Classical Studies)

USEM 25b Trials of Truth, Power, andUSEM 25b Trials of Truth, Power, andUSEM 25b Trials of Truth, Power, andUSEM 25b Trials of Truth, Power, andUSEM 25b Trials of Truth, Power, andJusticeJusticeJusticeJusticeJustice[ uswi ]Engages questions of truth, power, andjustice in trials seen in literature,philosophy, history, journalism, politicalpropaganda, and film. Trials purport toassess and adjudicate conflicting claims oftruth and falsehood, guilt and innocence,within the constraints of formal principlesand according to the dictates of establishedprocedure.Mr. Sheppard (Near Eastern and JudaicStudies)

USEM 26a Property in the Information AgeUSEM 26a Property in the Information AgeUSEM 26a Property in the Information AgeUSEM 26a Property in the Information AgeUSEM 26a Property in the Information Age[ usem ]Examines the history and future of suchconcepts as copyrights, copylefts, patents,licensing, public domain, fair-use,interfaces, caching, framing, work-for-hire,joint tenancy, digital cash, softwarefreedom, upgrades, wares, electronic read-once books and DIVX movies, in acollective effort to understand what,exactly, is the information age doing to thecore human idea of property.Mr. Pollack (Computer Science)

USEM 27a Current Ethical DebatesUSEM 27a Current Ethical DebatesUSEM 27a Current Ethical DebatesUSEM 27a Current Ethical DebatesUSEM 27a Current Ethical Debates[ usem ]Provides students with the analytical skillsand theoretical grounding that enable themto articulate and defend their own viewsabout a range of ethical issues raised bycurrent events concerning life, death, andthe ethics of free speech.Ms. McGrath (Philosophy)


USEM 27b Coming into One’s Own:USEM 27b Coming into One’s Own:USEM 27b Coming into One’s Own:USEM 27b Coming into One’s Own:USEM 27b Coming into One’s Own:Sources of the Self in Modern LiteratureSources of the Self in Modern LiteratureSources of the Self in Modern LiteratureSources of the Self in Modern LiteratureSources of the Self in Modern Literature[ usem ]With the collapse of the old imagery ofhierarchy and harmony, individuals whohave been cut loose from their socialmoorings require new images and symbolsin order to orient themselves in the world.Explores problems of acting in a worldwhere the outward signs denoting inner lifeare no longer believed to be adequate andwhere definite limits and fixed principlesare missing.Mr. Teuber (Philosophy)

USEM 28b The Jewish Family: Past andUSEM 28b The Jewish Family: Past andUSEM 28b The Jewish Family: Past andUSEM 28b The Jewish Family: Past andUSEM 28b The Jewish Family: Past andPresentPresentPresentPresentPresent[ uswi ]Examines the transformation of the Jewishfamily in four different settings (Europe,America, North Africa, and the MiddleEast) from medieval to modern times,focusing primarily on the internal dynamicsof family life and interaction with majoritycultures.Ms. Freeze (Near Eastern and JudaicStudies)

USEM 29a From Jewish Shtetl to the NewUSEM 29a From Jewish Shtetl to the NewUSEM 29a From Jewish Shtetl to the NewUSEM 29a From Jewish Shtetl to the NewUSEM 29a From Jewish Shtetl to the NewWorldWorldWorldWorldWorld[ uswi ]Examines the transformation of Jewish lifefrom its roots in Eastern Europe to itstransplantation in America. Focuses onsocial and religious change, culture, familylife, politics, and women’s experiences.Ms. Freeze (Near Eastern and JudaicStudies)

USEM 29b Russia, “Herstory”: Memory,USEM 29b Russia, “Herstory”: Memory,USEM 29b Russia, “Herstory”: Memory,USEM 29b Russia, “Herstory”: Memory,USEM 29b Russia, “Herstory”: Memory,Identity, and CultureIdentity, and CultureIdentity, and CultureIdentity, and CultureIdentity, and Culture[ uswi ]Explores the life stories of Russian women(especially Russian Orthodox and Jewish)through memoirs, diaries, novels, and films.Focuses on women’s family lives, religion,involvement in revolutionary movementsand culture, their role in a new Sovietsociety, and post-Soviet realities.Ms. Freeze (Near Eastern and JudaicStudies)

USEM 30b Development of Play, Art, andUSEM 30b Development of Play, Art, andUSEM 30b Development of Play, Art, andUSEM 30b Development of Play, Art, andUSEM 30b Development of Play, Art, andCreativityCreativityCreativityCreativityCreativity[ uswi ]Are there relations among intrinsicmotivation, play, art, and creativity? Thisseminar explores these possible relationsand how creativity develops, especiallyamong artists. Ideas and writings fromdevelopmental psychology, theories ofcreativity, and the arts are used.Mr. Watson (Psychology)

USEM 31a Views of Human NatureUSEM 31a Views of Human NatureUSEM 31a Views of Human NatureUSEM 31a Views of Human NatureUSEM 31a Views of Human Nature[ usem ]What is human nature? Are we inherentlygood or inherently selfish? Do we comewith built-in psychological tendencies, orare we free to shape ourselves? How dobiology, context, and culture shape ourbehavior? Such questions are exploredthrough philosophical, biological,psychological, and anthropological readings.Ms. McIntosh (Anthropology)

USEM 31b Religion and Society in theUSEM 31b Religion and Society in theUSEM 31b Religion and Society in theUSEM 31b Religion and Society in theUSEM 31b Religion and Society in theModern Middle EastModern Middle EastModern Middle EastModern Middle EastModern Middle East[ usem ]Examines the relation between Islam andsociety in the Modern Middle East throughreading and discussion of the writings ofprominent Muslim thinkers and leaders.The focus is on Islam’s reaction tomodernity and on some social, economic,and political issues facing Islamic societiesin our times.Mr. Levy (Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

USEM 32b Crime and Punishment inUSEM 32b Crime and Punishment inUSEM 32b Crime and Punishment inUSEM 32b Crime and Punishment inUSEM 32b Crime and Punishment inHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory[ uswi ]Examines how America and other Westernpolitical communities have defined,represented, and punished crime. Discussesdiverse texts—speeches, court cases,memoirs, novels, and films—to develop acritical historical perspective on suchconcepts as evil, responsibility, and justice.Mr. Willrich (History)

USEM 33b Then and Now: Re-imaginingUSEM 33b Then and Now: Re-imaginingUSEM 33b Then and Now: Re-imaginingUSEM 33b Then and Now: Re-imaginingUSEM 33b Then and Now: Re-imaginingthe Classicsthe Classicsthe Classicsthe Classicsthe Classics[ uswi ]Participants read works from the WesternCanon that have so perplexed writers thatsome have rewritten the original text andproduced a new work. Some characterssimply haunt our imagination: Antigone,Dionysus, Faust, Hamlet. They defyauthority or promise a dangerous liberation;they sell their soul to the devil or think sooriginally that they loosen our grip onreality. Students analyze the canonical textand then study the work as it has beenreinterpreted at a later date in history. Bylistening to the dialogue that takes placeacross centuries, students will come tounderstand distinct cultural periods,including their own, more clearly.Ms. Ratner (Romance and ComparativeLiterature)

USEM 34a A Haunted America: AmericanUSEM 34a A Haunted America: AmericanUSEM 34a A Haunted America: AmericanUSEM 34a A Haunted America: AmericanUSEM 34a A Haunted America: AmericanDreamers as Wanderers, Visionaries,Dreamers as Wanderers, Visionaries,Dreamers as Wanderers, Visionaries,Dreamers as Wanderers, Visionaries,Dreamers as Wanderers, Visionaries,IsolatesIsolatesIsolatesIsolatesIsolates[ usem ]In Langston Hughes’s poem, DreamDeferred, the question is posed: “Whathappens to a dream deferred?” Examineswhat happens to the 20th-century dreamerlured, often obsessed, and frequentlytormented by the promise of the mythicAmerican dream. The class will map anAmerica haunted by various definitions ofthe dream, its displacement, its erosions,and its reinventions.Ms. Whelan (English and AmericanLiterature)

USEM 34b Contemporary Latino ImmigrantUSEM 34b Contemporary Latino ImmigrantUSEM 34b Contemporary Latino ImmigrantUSEM 34b Contemporary Latino ImmigrantUSEM 34b Contemporary Latino ImmigrantFilm, Literature, Music, and Visual ArtFilm, Literature, Music, and Visual ArtFilm, Literature, Music, and Visual ArtFilm, Literature, Music, and Visual ArtFilm, Literature, Music, and Visual Art[ usem ]An exploration of Latino and Latina literarytexts, film, and visual art to analyze anddiscuss Latino immigrant experience in theUnited States and the ways in which artcommunicates that experience. Considersimmigrants not only as a transnationalgroup of people displaced as consequence ofhistory, but also as an extraordinarycreative force that remakes history anddepicts cultural difference through artisticexpressions.Ms. Reyes de Deu (Romance andComparative Literature)

USEM 35a Biological TimeUSEM 35a Biological TimeUSEM 35a Biological TimeUSEM 35a Biological TimeUSEM 35a Biological Time[ usem ]A broad-ranging discussion of “what doestime mean?” for organisms and biologicalphenomena operating within them. Howand why is development so “well-timed?”—such that a given kind of organism isinherently set up to carry out its owndistinct gestation period? At the other endof life, how and why are lifespans so tightlyregulated? How is it that organisms of agiven species experience such similar agingand mortality schedules? What about theintriguing temporal cycles that operate overmuch shorter timescales—mostprominently, daily rhythms of behavior andinternally controlled “temporal order” forphysiological and biochemical processes?Mr. Hall (Biology)

USEM 35b Cultural Conflicts Generated byUSEM 35b Cultural Conflicts Generated byUSEM 35b Cultural Conflicts Generated byUSEM 35b Cultural Conflicts Generated byUSEM 35b Cultural Conflicts Generated byScientific MilestonesScientific MilestonesScientific MilestonesScientific MilestonesScientific Milestones[ usem ]Scientific milestones have generated majorcontroversies throughout history. Delvesinto conflicts generated by Galileo’sdethroning of the Earth, Darwinianevolution, the development of nuclearbomb power, and the potential uses of thegenome project and animal cloning.Ms. White (Biology)

USEM 36a Romanticism in 19th-CenturyUSEM 36a Romanticism in 19th-CenturyUSEM 36a Romanticism in 19th-CenturyUSEM 36a Romanticism in 19th-CenturyUSEM 36a Romanticism in 19th-CenturyMusicMusicMusicMusicMusic[ usem ]An exploration of the ideas that inspired19th-century composers. Music listening iscomplemented by reading poems, novels,essays, and plays to help gain anunderstanding and an appreciation ofRomantic ideas about nature, love, genius,heroism, the supernatural, nationalism, and(especially) music.Mr. McGrade (Music)

USEM 36b Drama and Social IssuesUSEM 36b Drama and Social IssuesUSEM 36b Drama and Social IssuesUSEM 36b Drama and Social IssuesUSEM 36b Drama and Social Issues[ usem ]What are the values and purposes of drama?What drama can tell us about violence andsexuality, about political relationships, andabout ourselves is explored through playsby writers from Sophocles to Calderón toDorfman.Ms. Fox (Romance and ComparativeLiterature)


USEM 37a For Our Own Protection? TheUSEM 37a For Our Own Protection? TheUSEM 37a For Our Own Protection? TheUSEM 37a For Our Own Protection? TheUSEM 37a For Our Own Protection? ThePower of CensorshipPower of CensorshipPower of CensorshipPower of CensorshipPower of Censorship[ usem ]Throughout history books have been burnt,works of art destroyed, plays banned, andopposition silenced. This seminar examinespast and present uses and abuses ofcensorship and human rights such as freespeech. Examples discussed includedifferent media and countries.Ms. Gonzales Ros (Romance andComparative Literature)

USEM 37b Art and MemoryUSEM 37b Art and MemoryUSEM 37b Art and MemoryUSEM 37b Art and MemoryUSEM 37b Art and Memory[ uswi ]Studies works of art and architecture,grounded in the discipline of art history,that either create collective memory ordemonstrate the distillation of memoryfrom landscapes or travel. The curriculumexplores the myriad ways artists as diverseas Daniel Libeskind and Maya Lin, HenriMatisse and Giorgio de Chirico and,Wassily Kandinsky and Georgia O’Keeffework with memory and imagination.Ms. Scott (Fine Arts)

USEM 38a The Portrait of the ArtistUSEM 38a The Portrait of the ArtistUSEM 38a The Portrait of the ArtistUSEM 38a The Portrait of the ArtistUSEM 38a The Portrait of the Artist[ usem ]This seminar focuses on the “Portrait” ofthe artists from the Renaissance to the 20thcentury, including self-portraits, images ofthe studio and models, biography, and theartists’ insertion into his works.Assignments focus on artworks in Bostonmuseums, supplemented by biographical,literary, philosophical, and art historicaltexts.Mr. Unglaub (Fine Arts)

USEM 38b World ViewsUSEM 38b World ViewsUSEM 38b World ViewsUSEM 38b World ViewsUSEM 38b World Views[ uswi ]People act in society according to manystimuli, including their world views. Theseare ways of understanding how the worldworks or should work. They includepropositions that may be religious, secular,economic, psychological, feminist, andmore. Examines many world views, and theclass works toward having each studentdefine his or her own world view, howevermuch in process it may be.Mr. Fellman (Sociology)

USEM 39a On the Road from Homer toUSEM 39a On the Road from Homer toUSEM 39a On the Road from Homer toUSEM 39a On the Road from Homer toUSEM 39a On the Road from Homer toRidley ScottRidley ScottRidley ScottRidley ScottRidley Scott[ usem ]The voyage has always played an importantrole in European and American literatureand culture. Analyzes the theme of thevoyage as it occurs in written works and infilms, pondering questions about why thetrip is made and what the “road” in the tripmeans. Why, for example, does Odysseus inHomer’s Odyssey embark on his trip? Orwhy do the title characters in Ridley Scott’sfilm Thelma and Louise set off on theirs?Mr. Randall (Romance and ComparativeLiterature)

USEM 39b Literature and Human RightsUSEM 39b Literature and Human RightsUSEM 39b Literature and Human RightsUSEM 39b Literature and Human RightsUSEM 39b Literature and Human Rights[ usem ]Works of fiction and film to address theproblem of human rights are explored.Discussion is centered in Latin America,but without excluding other regions.Studies testimonies and works of fictionthat posit the following fundamentalquestions: how the human is defined inrelation to the possession of rights; how the“universal” is drawn and what it excludes;how particular national belonginginterrelates with this notion of universality;and who is the guarantor and holder ofthese rights.Mr. Rosenberg (Romance and ComparativeLiterature)

USEM 40a Language, Logic, and MeaningUSEM 40a Language, Logic, and MeaningUSEM 40a Language, Logic, and MeaningUSEM 40a Language, Logic, and MeaningUSEM 40a Language, Logic, and Meaning[ usem ]This seminar introduces the study ofmeaning in language, and the role that logicplays in thought and reasoning, as well asin our conceptualization of semantics.Looks at basic concepts of semantics,pragmatics, and language use. Topicsinclude the meaning of meaning; natural vs.communicative meaning; meaning andintentions; sentences vs. utterances;semantics vs. pragmatics, impliedmeanings; ambiguity.Mr. Pustejovsky (Computer Science)

USEM 41a Darwin’s USEM 41a Darwin’s USEM 41a Darwin’s USEM 41a Darwin’s USEM 41a Darwin’s On the Origin ofOn the Origin ofOn the Origin ofOn the Origin ofOn the Origin ofSpeciesSpeciesSpeciesSpeciesSpecies[ usem ]The publication of Charles Darwin’s On theOrigin of Species utterly transformedWestern society. As a result, his work isoften cited, frequently celebrated,sometimes maligned, but seldom read. Thiscourse provides students with theopportunity to read and study The Origin inits entirety.Mr. Morris (Biology)

USEM 42a Sufism: Islamic MysticismUSEM 42a Sufism: Islamic MysticismUSEM 42a Sufism: Islamic MysticismUSEM 42a Sufism: Islamic MysticismUSEM 42a Sufism: Islamic Mysticism[ usem ]An examination of the teachings andpractices of the Muslim Sufi tradition.Explores the origins of Sufism, its relationto other dimensions of Islam, itsdevelopment in the Medieval period, andthe extensive debates regarding Sufism inthe modern period.Mr. Lumbard (Near Eastern and JudaicStudies)

USEM 43b Speaking Truth to Power? TheUSEM 43b Speaking Truth to Power? TheUSEM 43b Speaking Truth to Power? TheUSEM 43b Speaking Truth to Power? TheUSEM 43b Speaking Truth to Power? TheIntellectual and Social ResponsibilityIntellectual and Social ResponsibilityIntellectual and Social ResponsibilityIntellectual and Social ResponsibilityIntellectual and Social Responsibility[ usem ]Study of key 19th- and 20th-centuryintellectuals and their precursors fromclassical antiquity and after, in terms ofquestions of commitment, responsibility,and complicity.Mr. Sanders (English and AmericanLiterature)

USEM 44a I Spy: Ritual, Spectatorship, andUSEM 44a I Spy: Ritual, Spectatorship, andUSEM 44a I Spy: Ritual, Spectatorship, andUSEM 44a I Spy: Ritual, Spectatorship, andUSEM 44a I Spy: Ritual, Spectatorship, andViolenceViolenceViolenceViolenceViolence[ usem ]Focuses on a central aspect of Westernculture: the connection between the I andthe eye—the need to watch, to see and beseen, to peek and pry, to be a voyeur, toseek pleasure through watching.Mr. Mandrell (Romance and ComparativeLiterature)

USEM 45a Relativisim, Absolutism,USEM 45a Relativisim, Absolutism,USEM 45a Relativisim, Absolutism,USEM 45a Relativisim, Absolutism,USEM 45a Relativisim, Absolutism,PluralismPluralismPluralismPluralismPluralism[ usem ]There is real diversity of opinion—and oftenconflict—about right and wrong, aboutvalues, and most generally, about how weought to live our lives. This diversity, it hasbeen argued, holds between individuals,genders, generations, sub-cultures,religions, civilizations, historical periods,and so on.Mr. Samet (Philosophy)

USEM 45b Philosophy and Everyday LifeUSEM 45b Philosophy and Everyday LifeUSEM 45b Philosophy and Everyday LifeUSEM 45b Philosophy and Everyday LifeUSEM 45b Philosophy and Everyday Life[ usem ]In this seminar, students are asked to thinkphilosophically about moral problems thatconfront us in our day-to-day lives(something philosophers rarely do).Examples include racist/sexist jokes, whitelies, gossip, sexual behavior, smoking,gambling, downloading MP3s, mutualresponsibilities of parents and children,charity, drug use, modesty, and politeness.Mr. Samet (Philosophy)

USEM 46a Feast and Famine: Food andUSEM 46a Feast and Famine: Food andUSEM 46a Feast and Famine: Food andUSEM 46a Feast and Famine: Food andUSEM 46a Feast and Famine: Food andSocial RelationsSocial RelationsSocial RelationsSocial RelationsSocial Relations[ usem ]Food brings together our physical bodiesand our capacity for making culture; thishas made it a central topic for writers,artists, historians, anthropologists, andothers. Examines ways of eating (and noteating) that mediate, express, and exemplifyrelations among people.Ms. Ferry (Anthropology)

USEM 47a From Word to Image: CreatingUSEM 47a From Word to Image: CreatingUSEM 47a From Word to Image: CreatingUSEM 47a From Word to Image: CreatingUSEM 47a From Word to Image: Creatingthe Theatrical Essaythe Theatrical Essaythe Theatrical Essaythe Theatrical Essaythe Theatrical Essay[ usem ]What is worth talking about in the theaterin these times, post 9/11, in a world filledwith massive change and suffering?Explores the theatrical equivalent of theessay and what it means to write on yourown feet using image and sound.Ms. Krstansky (Theater Arts)

USEM 47b Growing Up Male: The BoyUSEM 47b Growing Up Male: The BoyUSEM 47b Growing Up Male: The BoyUSEM 47b Growing Up Male: The BoyUSEM 47b Growing Up Male: The BoyCultureCultureCultureCultureCulture[ usem ]Using Erik Erikson’s theory of the lifecycle, explores the difficult transitions inadult life and the various roles men play asthey mature from adolescence intoadulthood and old age. Topics include thecreation of the autonomous self; the searchfor a vocation and success; the patterns ofromance, intimacy, and parenthood; themid-life crisis; old age; and theconfrontation with death.Mr. Holmberg (Theater Arts)


USEM 48b The Rational and IrrationalUSEM 48b The Rational and IrrationalUSEM 48b The Rational and IrrationalUSEM 48b The Rational and IrrationalUSEM 48b The Rational and Irrational[ usem ]Rationality has often been viewed ashumanity’s most distinctive and prizedpossession. Reason is said to elevate usabove other living things and to makehuman existence especially valuable.Critics and detractors, however, have heldthat there is at bottom a core ofirrationality that is indispensable to themeaning of our lives. Explores the scopeand limits of human reason from theperspectives of philosophy, psychology, andliterature.Mr. Hirsch (Philosophy)

USEM 49b CommunitiesUSEM 49b CommunitiesUSEM 49b CommunitiesUSEM 49b CommunitiesUSEM 49b Communities[ usem ]What is a community and what does itmean to belong to one? This seminarexplores the concept of community indifferent contexts, including traditionalcommunities, urban communities, virtualcommunities, small worlds, and socialnetworks. Students will have anopportunity to assess the idea of “theBrandeis community.”Mr. Jacobson (Anthropology)

USEM 50a Jews, Gender, and Art: AncientUSEM 50a Jews, Gender, and Art: AncientUSEM 50a Jews, Gender, and Art: AncientUSEM 50a Jews, Gender, and Art: AncientUSEM 50a Jews, Gender, and Art: AncientRoutes to Comtemporary AmericaRoutes to Comtemporary AmericaRoutes to Comtemporary AmericaRoutes to Comtemporary AmericaRoutes to Comtemporary America[ uswi ]The relationship between Jews and art, Jewsand gender, and gender and art have beenstudied. What we will do in this course isput all three pieces together, combiningJews, gender, and art. Ultimately, we willtry to answer why Jewish men and womenartists have become some of the mostimportant visual artists of 20th-centuryAmerica. We will visit museums, speakwith artists, read art history, consider somesociological theory, and examine othergermane readings.Ms. Reinharz (Sociology)

USEM 51a Trauma and Memory in theUSEM 51a Trauma and Memory in theUSEM 51a Trauma and Memory in theUSEM 51a Trauma and Memory in theUSEM 51a Trauma and Memory in theLiterary ImaginationLiterary ImaginationLiterary ImaginationLiterary ImaginationLiterary Imagination[ uswi ]Examines the work of writers who haveborne witness to traumatic events from warand genocide to family violence andinterracial conflict. In addition to first-person accounts that narrate extremeexperience, readings include critical studiesin the meaning of trauma and itsrepresentations. The ways trauma is figuredin Holocaust literature, confessional poetry,memoirs about Iran in the 1990s, andmonologues about the Rodney King trial arestudied. The study ends with a unit onwitnessing today’s traumas, from 9/11 tohurricane Katrina, and the role of visualdocuments and monuments in the processof bearing witness to extreme experiences.Ms. Skorczewski (English and AmericanLiterature)

USEM 52a Race and RepresentationUSEM 52a Race and RepresentationUSEM 52a Race and RepresentationUSEM 52a Race and RepresentationUSEM 52a Race and Representation[ usem ]As readers of literature and as viewers offilm, do we have shared assumptions aboutthe racial and ethnic identities encoded inthe texts we receive? How do we learn to“read” categories such as “white,”“ethnic,” or “mixed,” and how is thisrelated to our status as citizens? Narrativeand cinematic strategies in 19th- and 20th-century texts are reviewed, paying closeattention to issues of assimilation andmarginality, racialized constructions ofgender, and the politics of interpretation.Ms. Smith (African and Afro-AmericanStudies/English and American Literature)

USEM 52b First Person SpiritualUSEM 52b First Person SpiritualUSEM 52b First Person SpiritualUSEM 52b First Person SpiritualUSEM 52b First Person Spiritual[ uswi ]Participants explore constructions ofreligious identity through autobiographicalwriting about captivity, conversion, crime,devotion, and losing faith. Comparesexperiences across different cultural,historical, and political contexts andencourages critical thinking about what itmeans to forge a public spiritual self.Ms. Bryant (African and Afro-AmericanStudies)

USEM 53a Between Conflict andUSEM 53a Between Conflict andUSEM 53a Between Conflict andUSEM 53a Between Conflict andUSEM 53a Between Conflict andCooperation: Muslims, Christians, and JewsCooperation: Muslims, Christians, and JewsCooperation: Muslims, Christians, and JewsCooperation: Muslims, Christians, and JewsCooperation: Muslims, Christians, and Jewsin Medieval Spainin Medieval Spainin Medieval Spainin Medieval Spainin Medieval Spain[ usem ]An examination of social and intellectualinteraction among the three religiouscommunities of medieval Spain, focusingon literature, philosophy, and religion(including mysticism). Will study how theinteraction of the three faiths helpedproduce a unique culture.Mr. Decter (Near Eastern and JudaicStudies)

USEM 53b Common Questions, DifferentUSEM 53b Common Questions, DifferentUSEM 53b Common Questions, DifferentUSEM 53b Common Questions, DifferentUSEM 53b Common Questions, DifferentAnswers: The Bible and Near EasternAnswers: The Bible and Near EasternAnswers: The Bible and Near EasternAnswers: The Bible and Near EasternAnswers: The Bible and Near EasternLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature[ uswi ]Archaeological and textual finds of the lastone-and-a-half centuries have radicallychanged how we read the Bible. We nowhave thousands of previously unknowntexts from all over the Near East thatprovide a new framework for interpretation.Near Eastern literature asks many of thesame questions as the Bible. How are theanswers the texts give similar to ordifferent from one another?Mr. Wright (Near Eastern and JudaicStudies)

USEM 54a Ideas of Equality, Systems ofUSEM 54a Ideas of Equality, Systems ofUSEM 54a Ideas of Equality, Systems ofUSEM 54a Ideas of Equality, Systems ofUSEM 54a Ideas of Equality, Systems ofInequalityInequalityInequalityInequalityInequality[ usem ]Examines classic and contemporaryaccounts of equality and inequality inWestern and non-Western societies.Influential philosophical texts on equalityand inequality are read first, and then thesespeculative accounts are confronted withempirical evidence from the ancient NearEast and from so-called “egalitarian”societies. The origin of an ideology ofindividual equality in the Western traditionis located and ways that obvious evidenceof social inequality is rationalized incontemporary America are examined.Mr. Parmentier (Anthropology)

USEM 55a Tales of TravelUSEM 55a Tales of TravelUSEM 55a Tales of TravelUSEM 55a Tales of TravelUSEM 55a Tales of Travel[ usem ]Looks at the way travel creates meaningthrough writing, images, and film.Examines tales of fictional and non-fictional travelers in order to ponder themesof empire, tourism, national identity,natural history, and scientific imperialism.Ms. Davila (Romance and ComparativeLiterature)

USEM 56b Place, Memory, and IdentityUSEM 56b Place, Memory, and IdentityUSEM 56b Place, Memory, and IdentityUSEM 56b Place, Memory, and IdentityUSEM 56b Place, Memory, and Identity[ usem ]Human identities are constantly underconstruction, forged from the intersectionof human behaviors, memories, and places.This seminar uses academic writings,popular literature, film, and other sourcesto explore the complex and intertwinedtopics of place, memory, and identity.Mr. Golden (Anthropology)

USEM 57a Freedom and RepressionUSEM 57a Freedom and RepressionUSEM 57a Freedom and RepressionUSEM 57a Freedom and RepressionUSEM 57a Freedom and Repression[ uswi ]Looks at various models of freedom, as wellas at how states engage in repression topreserve systems of privilege. Specific casesexamine democracy in the United States,colonialism in Africa, and totalitarianismin Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia.Mr. Cunningham (Sociology)

USEM 57b Why Work?USEM 57b Why Work?USEM 57b Why Work?USEM 57b Why Work?USEM 57b Why Work?[ uswi ]Mankind has always “worked,” but thetasks and their material and socialsignificance have evolved, and thisevolution is accelerating. Considers howsocieties in different times and places viewwork, how different societies parcel out thetasks that individuals perform, howtechnology and specialization interact, andhow work is related to experience beyondthe workplace. Why do members of affluentsocieties work as long and as hard as we do?Ms. Carter (Economics)


USEM 58a The Secret Life of ThingsUSEM 58a The Secret Life of ThingsUSEM 58a The Secret Life of ThingsUSEM 58a The Secret Life of ThingsUSEM 58a The Secret Life of Things[ usem ]What makes us certain of the differencebetween inanimate things and livingbeings? Studies living or life-bearing objectsin texts such as The Aeneid, Defoe’sRobinson Crusoe, Shakespeare’s TheTempest, film such as Fitzcarraldo, and inthe theoretical writings of Marx and Mauss.Mr. Plotz (English and American Literature)

USEM 58b Animal KingdomsUSEM 58b Animal KingdomsUSEM 58b Animal KingdomsUSEM 58b Animal KingdomsUSEM 58b Animal Kingdoms[ uswi ]The term “animal kingdom” suggests ananalogy between the human and animalworlds. Explores the meaning andsignificance of the analogy—aestheticallyand ideologically—in a wide variety ofcultural activities and artifacts with a focuson “high” and “popular” cultures.Mr. Morrison (English and AmericanLiterature)

USEM 59a U.S Slavery and the PopularUSEM 59a U.S Slavery and the PopularUSEM 59a U.S Slavery and the PopularUSEM 59a U.S Slavery and the PopularUSEM 59a U.S Slavery and the PopularImaginationImaginationImaginationImaginationImagination[ usem ]An investigation of political, cultural, andimaginative representations of U.S slavery.Does depicting slavery heal its monumentalinjury or perpetuate it? Can slaveryfunction not only as a historical fact but asa rich ground for political action andimaginative play?Ms. Abdur-Rahman (English and AmericanLiterature)

USEM 60b Art and the BibleUSEM 60b Art and the BibleUSEM 60b Art and the BibleUSEM 60b Art and the BibleUSEM 60b Art and the Bible[ uswi ]From prohibition to inspiration, the Biblehas had a profound influence on thedevelopment of art. Explores the rich andcomplex relationship between sacred textand image in Jewish, Christian, and Islamicart from antiquity to the present.Mr. McClendon (Fine Arts)

USEM 61a Illness NarrativesUSEM 61a Illness NarrativesUSEM 61a Illness NarrativesUSEM 61a Illness NarrativesUSEM 61a Illness Narratives[ usem ]How do people make sense of illness andcaring for sick people through stories?Beginning with a historical overview ofWestern medicine, analyzes illnessnarratives as a coping device and a means torestore one’s biography. The differentviewpoints of health care providers andpatients are linked to the broader structuralcharacteristics of the modern health caresystem.Mr. Timmermans (Sociology)

USEM 61b Stigmatized IdentitiesUSEM 61b Stigmatized IdentitiesUSEM 61b Stigmatized IdentitiesUSEM 61b Stigmatized IdentitiesUSEM 61b Stigmatized Identities[ uswi ]Society creates stigmas that can stain one’sreputation. Examines sources and forms ofstigmatization and managing stigmatizedidentities, focusing on deviance,disabilities, and the Hollywood “blacklist.”Investigates stigma through text, film, andfirsthand interviews.Mr. Conrad (Sociology)

USEM 62a Children’s Literature and theUSEM 62a Children’s Literature and theUSEM 62a Children’s Literature and theUSEM 62a Children’s Literature and theUSEM 62a Children’s Literature and theConstruction of ChildhoodConstruction of ChildhoodConstruction of ChildhoodConstruction of ChildhoodConstruction of Childhood[ usem ]Whether children’s literature has sought tocivilize or to subvert, to moralize or toenchant, it has formed a bedrock for theadult sensibility. Childhood reading reflectsthe unresolved complexity of theexperience of childhood itself, as well aslarger cultural shifts in values and beliefs.Ms. Miller (German, Russian, and AsianLanguages and Literature)

USEM 63b Political ArgumentUSEM 63b Political ArgumentUSEM 63b Political ArgumentUSEM 63b Political ArgumentUSEM 63b Political Argument[ usem ]When government rests on the consent ofthe governed, persuasion becomesparamount. But in the eagerness to winfavor, persuasion can easily turn intomanipulation. How then can politicalargument be both reasonable and effective?This question is explored in this seminar.Mr. Silberman (Philosophy)

USEM 64b Madness in Western CivilizationUSEM 64b Madness in Western CivilizationUSEM 64b Madness in Western CivilizationUSEM 64b Madness in Western CivilizationUSEM 64b Madness in Western Civilization[ usem ]Explores the meaning of “madness” inWestern civilization—how its definitionchanged over time, how societies havesought to address the problems it raises,and how it has been reflected in literature,art, and law.Mr. Freeze (History)

USEM 65a Critique of Erotic ReasonUSEM 65a Critique of Erotic ReasonUSEM 65a Critique of Erotic ReasonUSEM 65a Critique of Erotic ReasonUSEM 65a Critique of Erotic Reason[ uswi ]Perhaps the most prominent literary themeof the last two centuries is love, (especiallyof the romantic and erotic variety) andmarriage. It has amounted to a secularmetaphysics of the post-religious age. But isthe novel of love still possible in ourdemystified world? Does it belong to an eraand a way of life that has receded into thepast? Explores a few classics of this genretogether with some philosophical essaysfrom Plato to the present. Works by JaneAusten, Goethe, Stendhal, Flaubert, Musil,Schnitzler, Kundera, Jeanette Winterson,and others.Mr. Dowden (German, Russian, and AsianLanguages and Literature)

USEM 66a The “West” through “Eastern”USEM 66a The “West” through “Eastern”USEM 66a The “West” through “Eastern”USEM 66a The “West” through “Eastern”USEM 66a The “West” through “Eastern”Eyes: Modern Chinese and Japanese TravelsEyes: Modern Chinese and Japanese TravelsEyes: Modern Chinese and Japanese TravelsEyes: Modern Chinese and Japanese TravelsEyes: Modern Chinese and Japanese TravelsAbroadAbroadAbroadAbroadAbroad[ usem ]The late 19th and early 20th century saw aprofusion of Japanese and Chinese worksabout life in the “West.” This seminarconsiders diaries, reports, literarytravelogues, and works of fiction set abroad,examines the significance of theirauthorship, genre, audience, and narrativestructure. All readings are in English.Mr. Fraleigh (German, Russian, and AsianLanguages and Literature)

USEM 66b History of UtopiaUSEM 66b History of UtopiaUSEM 66b History of UtopiaUSEM 66b History of UtopiaUSEM 66b History of Utopia[ usem ]What might a better world look like? Howdo people in different cultures imagine theideal life? Students read the original Utopia(by Englishman Thomas More), togetherwith several 20th-century utopian novels,and an American work of their choice.Ms. Irr (English and American Literature)

USEM 67a Politics as Seen through FictionUSEM 67a Politics as Seen through FictionUSEM 67a Politics as Seen through FictionUSEM 67a Politics as Seen through FictionUSEM 67a Politics as Seen through Fiction[ usem ]How modern fiction helps us understandthe dilemmas of politics, the tensionsbetween ideas and actions, social change,leaders and followers, societies in transitionand decay, revolution, law, bureaucracy,and ethnicity. Koestler, Twain, Sartre, Oz,Solzhenitsyn, Kafka, and Greene are read.Format is a highly interactive seminar withseveral short writing assignments.Mr. Levin (Politics)

USEM 68b The Art of LivingUSEM 68b The Art of LivingUSEM 68b The Art of LivingUSEM 68b The Art of LivingUSEM 68b The Art of Living[ uswi ]How ought I to live my life? This seminarapproaches this question by examining stillpowerful ancient religious, philosophical,and literary models, as well as the profoundchallenges posed to them by modernthought and art.Mr. Powelstock (German, Russian, andAsian Languages and Literature)

USEM 69a Human Movement and the SenseUSEM 69a Human Movement and the SenseUSEM 69a Human Movement and the SenseUSEM 69a Human Movement and the SenseUSEM 69a Human Movement and the Senseof Selfof Selfof Selfof Selfof Self[ usem ]The capacity to move reflects and governsself identity. How would being unable tomove affect your experiences and others’experience of you? What can be learnedabout human adaptability and volition frommovement problems in space flight or fromrobotic prostheses interfaced to the humanbrain? Is The Matrix possible? Thesequestions are analyzed through discussionof laboratory demonstrations and texts inneuroscience, psychology, and philosophy.Mr. DiZio (Psychology)

USEM 70a Desire and the Wrong Dream:USEM 70a Desire and the Wrong Dream:USEM 70a Desire and the Wrong Dream:USEM 70a Desire and the Wrong Dream:USEM 70a Desire and the Wrong Dream:American Identity in Modern DramaAmerican Identity in Modern DramaAmerican Identity in Modern DramaAmerican Identity in Modern DramaAmerican Identity in Modern Drama[ usem ]Dramatically explore the social evolution ofAmerican identity in theatrical works ofthe 20th century from O’Neill’s The HairyApe (1921) to the musical Hair (1968).Examines themes of family, gender, class,race, and the “American Dream.”Mr. Edmiston (Theater Arts)

USEM 71b Right and SocietyUSEM 71b Right and SocietyUSEM 71b Right and SocietyUSEM 71b Right and SocietyUSEM 71b Right and Society[ usem ]Explores theories of the best society, thenature of public and private obligation, theauthority of law, and the nature of justice.Focuses on a handful of key texts from theclassical and modern periods and examinestheir different visions of the nature ofpublic duty and public life and theirdifferent theories of the role of political lifein human destiny.Mr. Burt (English and American Literature)


USEM 72a War and MemoryUSEM 72a War and MemoryUSEM 72a War and MemoryUSEM 72a War and MemoryUSEM 72a War and Memory[ uswi ]Explores how wars and other violentconflicts are remembered (and repressed or“forgotten”) in the short term and in thelong term. Examines personal and“collective memory” and considers themany different genres and form in whichmemories of trauma and loss may beencoded, including oral reminiscences,fiction, poetry, memorabilia, monuments,and memorials. Uses case studies andvarious theoretical models to make sense ofthe management and representation oftraumatic memory.Ms. Schattschneider (Anthropology)

USEM 73a Thinking about InfinityUSEM 73a Thinking about InfinityUSEM 73a Thinking about InfinityUSEM 73a Thinking about InfinityUSEM 73a Thinking about Infinity[ uswi ]Explores the attempts of the finite humanmind to think about infinity. Readings inmathematics, history of science,philosophy, literature, and art, includingEuclid, Plato, Cantor, Poincare, Einstein,Pascal, Kant, Hegel, Wordsworth, Shelley,Joyce, Beckett, Leonardo, Michaelangelo,and Raphael.Mr. Flesch (English and AmericanLiterature)

USEM 74a The Race for the PolesUSEM 74a The Race for the PolesUSEM 74a The Race for the PolesUSEM 74a The Race for the PolesUSEM 74a The Race for the Poles[ usem ]Why go to the North or South Poles? Theywere uninhabited, located on constantlymoving pack ice, and had little commercialvalue. How did American and Britishexplorers claim and document emptylandscape? Polar narratives describeabstract qualities such as heroism andmanhood while also using the language ofscientific precision. Discusses how thesetwo modes of thought balance against eachother in explorers’ accounts (FrederickCook, Robert Peary, Matthew Henson,Josephine Diebitsch-Peary, ErnestShackleton), fiction (Edgar Allan Poe, FrankNorris), and documents from thecontroversy about whether Cooke or Pearyreached the Pole first. We will use what wehave learned to think about the first lunarlanding and some of the history of theUnited States’ space program.Ms. Chu (English and American Literature)

USEM 74b Women’s Biography and SocietyUSEM 74b Women’s Biography and SocietyUSEM 74b Women’s Biography and SocietyUSEM 74b Women’s Biography and SocietyUSEM 74b Women’s Biography and Society[ uswi ]Through the biographies of femaleintellectuals, controversial politicalactivists, and “ordinary” women, thisseminar investigates the relationshipamong women’s everyday lives, history, andthe sex/gender system.Ms. Hansen (Sociology)

USEM 75a United States and AfricaUSEM 75a United States and AfricaUSEM 75a United States and AfricaUSEM 75a United States and AfricaUSEM 75a United States and Africa[ uswi ]The first Africans arrived in what is nowthe United States before the Pilgrims landedin Massachusetts. This seminar analyzeshow cultures and people interact in thecreation of race and nation. Africa hasinfluenced American economics, speech,and music (from spirituals to hip-hop). TheUnited States itself has had “Back toAfrica” Movements, and elements of theAmerican Civil Rights struggle were usedby various African leaders. Some see Africaas an idyllic “Mother-land” free from theevils of the West. Others see it as the homeof AIDS, famine, and civil war. However,Africa is not a country, but a continent.How do we comprehend its diversity? Howdo Africans see us? A range of materials isused, including Olaudah Equiano’sNarrative, Manthia Diawara’s In Search ofAfrica, Richard Wright’s Black Power,Marcus Garvey’s Philosophy and Opinions,Keith Richburg’s Out of America andSteven Spielberg’s film Amistad.Mr. Sundiata (African and Afro-AmericanStudies/History)

USEM 76a Law and the Search forUSEM 76a Law and the Search forUSEM 76a Law and the Search forUSEM 76a Law and the Search forUSEM 76a Law and the Search forAuthorityAuthorityAuthorityAuthorityAuthority[ uswi ]Examines how societies seek to justify theirbasic legal rules. Readings drawn frompolitical, historical, and philosophicalworks that search for ultimate legalprinciples in written constitutions,totalitarian authority, custom and tradition,or the fallible capacities of human reason.Mr. Gaskins (American Studies)

USEM 77a Where the Idea of the ComputerUSEM 77a Where the Idea of the ComputerUSEM 77a Where the Idea of the ComputerUSEM 77a Where the Idea of the ComputerUSEM 77a Where the Idea of the ComputerCame FromCame FromCame FromCame FromCame From[ usem ]Where did the idea of the computer comefrom? Examines its cultural, non-engineering roots in philosophy, logic, andmathematics: algorithms, undecidability,games, mechanical intelligence and themind, and precursor ideas of desktoppublishing and Internet technology.Readings include historical documents aswell as fiction. A willingness to thinkabstractly and mathematically is aninformal prerequisite.Mr. Mairson (Computer Science)

USEM 78b Jews and GenderUSEM 78b Jews and GenderUSEM 78b Jews and GenderUSEM 78b Jews and GenderUSEM 78b Jews and Gender[ usem ]A look at the construction of Jewishsexuality in literature, films, illustrations,caricatures, and posters in the last 150 yearsas a response to modern theories of race,ethnicity, and nationality.Mr. Peleg (Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

USEM 79a Environment as Modern Myth:USEM 79a Environment as Modern Myth:USEM 79a Environment as Modern Myth:USEM 79a Environment as Modern Myth:USEM 79a Environment as Modern Myth:Books, Movies, and MarketplaceBooks, Movies, and MarketplaceBooks, Movies, and MarketplaceBooks, Movies, and MarketplaceBooks, Movies, and Marketplace[ usem ]What role does the natural environmentplay in our vision of the world? Is it a warmand welcoming womb; a savage, fearsomeforce; a worldly embodiment of a higherpower; a precious resource needingprotection from man’s destruction; aconvenient source of images for productmarketing? Explores these divergent imagesas portrayed in fiction and nonfiction, film,and popular culture; and analyzes therelationship between these concepts andour treatment of the natural world.Ms. Goldin (American Studies/LegalStudies)

USEM 80a Alienation, Isolation, andUSEM 80a Alienation, Isolation, andUSEM 80a Alienation, Isolation, andUSEM 80a Alienation, Isolation, andUSEM 80a Alienation, Isolation, andDifference in Cultural StudiesDifference in Cultural StudiesDifference in Cultural StudiesDifference in Cultural StudiesDifference in Cultural Studies[ usem ]Discusses how we characterize the manymeanings of the term “alien”. Whether it beas a monster from a science fiction movie,an immigrant to America, or a new collegestudent, our ideas about the strange andforeign are also a reflection of our own self-identity.Ms. Davé (American Studies)

USEM 81a The Subversiveness of AskingUSEM 81a The Subversiveness of AskingUSEM 81a The Subversiveness of AskingUSEM 81a The Subversiveness of AskingUSEM 81a The Subversiveness of Asking“Why?”“Why?”“Why?”“Why?”“Why?”[ usem ]It is common to wonder why people behaveas they do. Less common is consideration ofthe implications of even supposing that thequestion might be answerable. Considerscausal accounts of human actions andconsequences for notions of responsibilityand punishment.Ms. Herzfeld (Chemistry)

USEM 81b Monsters and Messiahs: TheUSEM 81b Monsters and Messiahs: TheUSEM 81b Monsters and Messiahs: TheUSEM 81b Monsters and Messiahs: TheUSEM 81b Monsters and Messiahs: TheScientist in Theater and FilmScientist in Theater and FilmScientist in Theater and FilmScientist in Theater and FilmScientist in Theater and Film[ usem ]Scientists are sometimes pictured asvillains, as saviors, or as ordinary people.This course examines how portrayals ofscientists in plays and films color our viewsof science and its practitioners. In thisseminar, students read and see plays andfilms in which science plays a role. Seeks tounderstand how one sorts myth from realityin viewing how the scientist is representedin these genres. This course is designed fora mixed audience of science and non-science students.Mr. Epstein (Chemistry), Mr. Hill (TheaterArts), and Mr. Petsko (Biochemistry/Chemistry)

USEM 82b War in World HistoryUSEM 82b War in World HistoryUSEM 82b War in World HistoryUSEM 82b War in World HistoryUSEM 82b War in World History[ uswi ]How has war affected the course of worldhistory? How different does war look acrossthe ages? How has technological innovationinfluenced the conduct of war and theevolution of societies? These broadquestions are addressed.Mr. Art (Politics)


USEM 83a Critical ThinkingUSEM 83a Critical ThinkingUSEM 83a Critical ThinkingUSEM 83a Critical ThinkingUSEM 83a Critical Thinking[ usem ]Learn how to identify, construct, analyze,and evaluate arguments, as well as thecommon traps and false assumptions thatlead to shoddy thinking. Primary objectivesare to develop the ability to distinguishgood arguments from bad arguments andthe ability to reason well.Mr. Petsko (Biochemistry/Chemistry)

USEM 83b Science in ArtUSEM 83b Science in ArtUSEM 83b Science in ArtUSEM 83b Science in ArtUSEM 83b Science in Art[ uswi ]How do we know whether that painting orthat sculpture is “genuine”? Usually it’sbecause we take the word of the museum orof the art dealer. But many works of art arediscredited every day as new methods areapplied to determine the “fine structure” ofa particular artifact. Art objects are lookedat critically, from the point of view of theconservator, who has to determine a piece’svalue before it is bought or is displayed.Ms. Ringe (Chemistry/Biochemistry)

USEM 84a Philosopher’s ChoiceUSEM 84a Philosopher’s ChoiceUSEM 84a Philosopher’s ChoiceUSEM 84a Philosopher’s ChoiceUSEM 84a Philosopher’s Choice[ usem ]The students determine the issues theywant to discuss, which are selected fromthe readings, but the instructor chooses thereadings. Everyone in the class will bringonly his or her own experience, instead ofany expertise, to the material in thereadings. Readings will include works byRyszard Kapuscinski, Philip Roth,Ckournos, Ben Rogers, Jeffrey Toobin, BobWoodward, Thomas Mann, AlanDershowitz, Saul Bellow, John Updike,Homer, and Virginia Woolf.Mr. Greenberg (Philosophy)

USEM 84b The American ImmigrantUSEM 84b The American ImmigrantUSEM 84b The American ImmigrantUSEM 84b The American ImmigrantUSEM 84b The American ImmigrantExperienceExperienceExperienceExperienceExperience[ uswi ]The story of America, from colonial days toour day, is the story of immigration.Explores that story using letters, memoirs,fiction, and film. Through these sources,selected immigrants are accompanied asthey leave home, journey to a new land,secure a job, interact with a new culture,and clash with their Americanized children.Mr. Sarna (Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)

USEM 85b Breaking the Rules: DevianceUSEM 85b Breaking the Rules: DevianceUSEM 85b Breaking the Rules: DevianceUSEM 85b Breaking the Rules: DevianceUSEM 85b Breaking the Rules: Devianceand Non-Conformity in Pre-Modern Europeand Non-Conformity in Pre-Modern Europeand Non-Conformity in Pre-Modern Europeand Non-Conformity in Pre-Modern Europeand Non-Conformity in Pre-Modern Europe[ uswi ]Explores the ways in which “deviant”behavior was defined and punished bysome, but also justified and even celebratedby others in pre-modern Europe. Topicsinclude vagrancy, popular uprisings,witchcraft, religious heresy, and the statusof women.Mr. Sreenivasan (History)

USEM 86b The Art of Seeing ThingsUSEM 86b The Art of Seeing ThingsUSEM 86b The Art of Seeing ThingsUSEM 86b The Art of Seeing ThingsUSEM 86b The Art of Seeing ThingsInvisibleInvisibleInvisibleInvisibleInvisible[ usem ]Our world is largely a creation of vision’scapacities. To learn what vision could tellus about ourselves and about other lifeforms, a variety of perspectives on vision,including psychology, art, biology,speculative fiction, comparative zoology,philosophy, and computer science, isexplored.Mr. Sekuler (Psychology)

USEM 87a Be a Mensch! Write!USEM 87a Be a Mensch! Write!USEM 87a Be a Mensch! Write!USEM 87a Be a Mensch! Write!USEM 87a Be a Mensch! Write![ uswi ]Creativity, memory, emancipation: fromfairy tales passed on orally to globallycommunicated cybertales, humans all overthe world create, interpret, and critiquestories to leave their indelible mark.Investigates the meaning of reading andwriting in Homer’s Odyssey, VirginiaWoolf’s A Room of One’s Own, BernhardSchlink’s The Reader, and others.Ms. von Mering (German, Russian, andAsian Languages and Literature)

USEM 87b Seeking Justice: Jews andUSEM 87b Seeking Justice: Jews andUSEM 87b Seeking Justice: Jews andUSEM 87b Seeking Justice: Jews andUSEM 87b Seeking Justice: Jews andGermansGermansGermansGermansGermans[ uswi ]The relationship between Jews andGermans is defined by the most horrificcrime against humanity, the Holocaust.How could a modern civilized nation likeGermany perpetrate the Nazi crimes? Whatled to Hitler’s success, and how have Jewsand Germans overcome a history ofinjustice since 1945?Ms. von Mering (German, Russian, andAsian Languages and Literature)

USEM 88a Confessions and MeditationsUSEM 88a Confessions and MeditationsUSEM 88a Confessions and MeditationsUSEM 88a Confessions and MeditationsUSEM 88a Confessions and Meditations[ uswi ]Studies four great works of self-reflectionand self-examination: Augustine’sConfessions, Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations,Rousseau’s Confessions, and Thoreau’sWalden. Considers such questions as: Whathas spurred the writer on to self-examination? Why do they write? What dothey defend, and what do they question, intheir own lives? What solutions do theypropose? How do they think they (andperhaps we, too) should live?Ms. Quinney (English and AmericanLiterature)

USEM 88b Free WillUSEM 88b Free WillUSEM 88b Free WillUSEM 88b Free WillUSEM 88b Free Will[ usem ]Explores the debates over free will and thelimits of human choice that have pervadedliterary, philosophical, and religious writingsince ancient times. Readings includeselections from the Hebrew Bible and theNew Testament, Augustine, Luther, Calvin,Shakespeare, Milton, Locke, Edwards,Dostoevsky, Kafka, and Beckett.Ms. Targoff (English and AmericanLiterature)

USEM 89b College 101USEM 89b College 101USEM 89b College 101USEM 89b College 101USEM 89b College 101[ usem ]This seminar studies one of the mostimportant institutions in modern America:the university. Students examine thecurrent organization and orientation ofhigher education in historical andsociological perspective, using non-fictionaccounts, memoirs, and fiction about thecollege experience.Mr. Engerman (History)

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University Writing

The writing requirement is satisfied by completing one of thefollowing options:

Option I: One University Seminar Plus Writing (USEM+W)course taken in the first year, plus two writing-intensive courses.The USEM+W course has a fourth hour of instruction focusing oncomposition that is closely linked, thematically and stylistically,to the academic disciplines that define the context and contentof the course.

For students entering in the fall of 2007 and thereafter, USEM+Wwill no longer be offered.

Option II: One University Writing Seminar (UWS) taken in thefirst year, plus one writing-intensive course, in addition to aUniversity Seminar (also taken in the first year). The UWS is afull-credit course specifically dedicated to writing as a subject inits own right; it treats writing as a multifaceted art and givesstudents an opportunity to study and experiment with a broadrange of writing styles.

All first-year students will thus complete either a USEM+W or aUWS course. Both courses place special emphasis on forms ofargumentation. Other areas of attention include critical reading,essay structure, revising, research skills, and properdocumentation.

For students entering in the fall of 2007 and thereafter, USEM+Wcourses will no longer be offered; thus, University Writing Option Iwill no longer be offered. All students will be required tosatisfactorily complete a USEM course and a UWS course and twowriting intensive courses, one of which may be an oralcommunications course.

Writing-intensive courses are upper-level courses that are offered indepartments throughout the University. Normally taken in astudent’s second or third year, these courses are based in a specificacademic discipline and require frequent or regular attention towriting and instruction in the skills of academic writing.

The list of courses that satisfy the writing-intensive requirementchanges each year. The following list should be consideredpreliminary. Courses that satisfy the requirement in a particularsemester are designated “wi” in the Schedule of Classes for thatsemester. When there is a conflict between this Bulletin and theSchedule of Classes regarding the designation of a course as writingintensive, then the information in the Schedule of Classes takesprecedence. To find classes offered in a semester that are designatedas “wi,” search for the attribute of “genr/wi.” Consult with thedirector of University writing if in doubt about whether a coursesatisfies the requirement in a specific semester.


COMP 1a CompositionCOMP 1a CompositionCOMP 1a CompositionCOMP 1a CompositionCOMP 1a CompositionPrerequisite: Placement by the director ofuniversity writing. Successful completionof this course does NOT satisfy the first-year writing requirement.A course in the fundamentals of writing,required as a prerequisite to the first-yearwriting requirement for selected studentsidentified by the director of universitywriting. Several sections offered in the fallsemester and one section in the springsemester.Staff

UWS ##a and ##b University WritingUWS ##a and ##b University WritingUWS ##a and ##b University WritingUWS ##a and ##b University WritingUWS ##a and ##b University WritingSeminarSeminarSeminarSeminarSeminarUniversity writing seminars focus onstrategies and techniques of college-levelargument. Students learn to frameanalytical questions, make original claims,structure complex ideas, integrate sourcesof various kinds, and revise for greatercogency and clarity. In assignments ofincreasing complexity, students receiveintensive instruction in academic writing,submit drafts for review, and attend one-on-one conferences with their instructor. Thecourses in the program are normally takenin the first year.Staff

Writing Intensive CoursesWriting Intensive CoursesWriting Intensive CoursesWriting Intensive CoursesWriting Intensive Courses

AAAS 79bAAAS 79bAAAS 79bAAAS 79bAAAS 79bAfro-American Literature of the TwentiethCentury

AAAS 81bAAAS 81bAAAS 81bAAAS 81bAAAS 81bReligion in African-American History




AAAS 145bAAAS 145bAAAS 145bAAAS 145bAAAS 145bWhat Is Race?


AMST 100aAMST 100aAMST 100aAMST 100aAMST 100aClassic Texts in American Culture to 1900

AMST 105aAMST 105aAMST 105aAMST 105aAMST 105aThe Eastern Forest: Paleoecology to Policy


ANTH 83aANTH 83aANTH 83aANTH 83aANTH 83aAnthropological Inquiry

ANTH 131bANTH 131bANTH 131bANTH 131bANTH 131bLatin America in Ethnographic Perspective




CHEM 39bCHEM 39bCHEM 39bCHEM 39bCHEM 39bIntermediate Chemistry Laboratory

CHEM 59aCHEM 59aCHEM 59aCHEM 59aCHEM 59aAdvanced Experimental Chemistry

CHIN 105aCHIN 105aCHIN 105aCHIN 105aCHIN 105aAdvanced Conversation and Composition I

CHIN 105bCHIN 105bCHIN 105bCHIN 105bCHIN 105bAdvanced Conversation and Composition II

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CLAS 120aCLAS 120aCLAS 120aCLAS 120aCLAS 120aAge of Caesar


COML 165aCOML 165aCOML 165aCOML 165aCOML 165aReading, Writing, and Teaching acrossCultures




ED 100bED 100bED 100bED 100bED 100bExploring Teaching (Secondary)

ENG 19bENG 19bENG 19bENG 19bENG 19bThe Autobiographical Imagination

ENG 26aENG 26aENG 26aENG 26aENG 26aDetection and Analysis: DecipheringTheories of Madness

ENG 39aENG 39aENG 39aENG 39aENG 39aPoetry: Beginner’s Ear

ENG 79aENG 79aENG 79aENG 79aENG 79aDirected Writing: Beginning Screenplay

ENG 109bENG 109bENG 109bENG 109bENG 109bDirected Writing: Short Fiction

ENG 119aENG 119aENG 119aENG 119aENG 119aDirected Writing: Fiction

ENG 119bENG 119bENG 119bENG 119bENG 119bDirected Writing: Poetry

ENG 129aENG 129aENG 129aENG 129aENG 129aWriting Workshop

ENG 129bENG 129bENG 129bENG 129bENG 129bUnderstanding the Screenplay: A Workshop

ENG 137aENG 137aENG 137aENG 137aENG 137aPrimal Pictures



FA 171aFA 171aFA 171aFA 171aFA 171aImpressionism: Avant-Garde Rebellion inContext

FA 174bFA 174bFA 174bFA 174bFA 174bPost-Impressionism and Symbolism,1880-1910

FA 175bFA 175bFA 175bFA 175bFA 175bAvant-Garde Art in the Twentieth Century

FA 191bFA 191bFA 191bFA 191bFA 191bStudies in Renaissance and Baroque Art

FA 197bFA 197bFA 197bFA 197bFA 197bMethods and Approaches in the History ofArt

FREN 106bFREN 106bFREN 106bFREN 106bFREN 106bThe Art of Composition

FREN 113aFREN 113aFREN 113aFREN 113aFREN 113aFrench Fiction

FREN 122bFREN 122bFREN 122bFREN 122bFREN 122bThe Renaissance: When France becameFrance

GER 105aGER 105aGER 105aGER 105aGER 105aLearning Language through Literature—Learning Literature through Language

HBRW 123aHBRW 123aHBRW 123aHBRW 123aHBRW 123aIntroduction to Modern Hebrew Literature I

HBRW 123bHBRW 123bHBRW 123bHBRW 123bHBRW 123bIntroduction to Modern Hebrew LiteratureII

HBRW 143aHBRW 143aHBRW 143aHBRW 143aHBRW 143aAdvanced Survey of Hebrew and IsraeliLiterature I

HBRW 143bHBRW 143bHBRW 143bHBRW 143bHBRW 143bAdvanced Survey of Hebrew and IsraeliLiterature II

HBRW 146aHBRW 146aHBRW 146aHBRW 146aHBRW 146aThe Voices of Jerusalem

HBRW 161bHBRW 161bHBRW 161bHBRW 161bHBRW 161bIsrael Today: Advanced Conversation andWriting

HBRW 164bHBRW 164bHBRW 164bHBRW 164bHBRW 164bIsraeli Theater

HBRW 166bHBRW 166bHBRW 166bHBRW 166bHBRW 166bPortrait of the Israeli Woman


HIST 51aHIST 51aHIST 51aHIST 51aHIST 51aHistory of the United States: 1607-1865


HIST 140aHIST 140aHIST 140aHIST 140aHIST 140aA History of Fashion in Europe

HIST 142aHIST 142aHIST 142aHIST 142aHIST 142aCrime, Deviance, and Confinement inModern Europe

HIST 146aHIST 146aHIST 146aHIST 146aHIST 146aRomantic Europe, 1798-1848

HIST 147aHIST 147aHIST 147aHIST 147aHIST 147aImperial Russia

HIST 147bHIST 147bHIST 147bHIST 147bHIST 147bTwentieth-Century Russia

HIST 152bHIST 152bHIST 152bHIST 152bHIST 152bSalem, 1692

HIST 157aHIST 157aHIST 157aHIST 157aHIST 157aAmericans at Work: American LaborHistory

HIST 164bHIST 164bHIST 164bHIST 164bHIST 164bThe American Century: The United Statesand the World, 1945 to the Present

HIST 169aHIST 169aHIST 169aHIST 169aHIST 169aThought and Culture in Modern America


HIST 186bHIST 186bHIST 186bHIST 186bHIST 186bWar in Vietnam

ITAL 105aITAL 105aITAL 105aITAL 105aITAL 105aItalian Conversation and Composition

JOUR 107bJOUR 107bJOUR 107bJOUR 107bJOUR 107bMedia and Public Policy

JOUR 112bJOUR 112bJOUR 112bJOUR 112bJOUR 112bLiterary Journalism: The Art of FeatureWriting

LALS 100aLALS 100aLALS 100aLALS 100aLALS 100aSeminar: Topics in Latin American andLatino Studies


MATH 23bMATH 23bMATH 23bMATH 23bMATH 23bIntroduction to Proofs

MATH 47aMATH 47aMATH 47aMATH 47aMATH 47aIntroduction to Mathematical Research

MUS 44aMUS 44aMUS 44aMUS 44aMUS 44aMozart

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NEJS 75aNEJS 75aNEJS 75aNEJS 75aNEJS 75aIntroduction to Yiddish Literature

NEJS 75bNEJS 75bNEJS 75bNEJS 75bNEJS 75bClassic Yiddish Fiction

NEJS 111aNEJS 111aNEJS 111aNEJS 111aNEJS 111aThe Hebrew Bible/Old Testament


NEJS 176aNEJS 176aNEJS 176aNEJS 176aNEJS 176aSeminar in American Jewish Fiction: PhilipRoth and Cynthia Ozick


NEJS 190aNEJS 190aNEJS 190aNEJS 190aNEJS 190aDescribing Cruelty


PHIL 22bPHIL 22bPHIL 22bPHIL 22bPHIL 22bPhilosophy of Law

PHIL 110aPHIL 110aPHIL 110aPHIL 110aPHIL 110aThe Good Life or How Should I Live?





POL 151aPOL 151aPOL 151aPOL 151aPOL 151aCultural Pluralism and DemocraticGovernance

PSYC 52aPSYC 52aPSYC 52aPSYC 52aPSYC 52aResearch Methods in Psychology

PSYC 131bPSYC 131bPSYC 131bPSYC 131bPSYC 131bSeminar in Health Psychology


RUS 110aRUS 110aRUS 110aRUS 110aRUS 110aRussian Language for Russian Speakers


SPAN 106bSPAN 106bSPAN 106bSPAN 106bSPAN 106bSpanish Composition, Grammar, andStylistics

THA 104aTHA 104aTHA 104aTHA 104aTHA 104aPlaywriting

THA 150aTHA 150aTHA 150aTHA 150aTHA 150aThe American Drama since 1945

University Writing

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University Organization

Board of TrusteesBoard of TrusteesBoard of TrusteesBoard of TrusteesBoard of Trustees

Under Massachusetts law, the Board ofTrustees is the governing body of theUniversity. There are four facultyrepresentatives and three studentrepresentatives to the Board who participatein Board meetings and have votes on theseveral committees. The chair of theFellows, the president of the NationalWomen’s Committee, and the president ofthe Alumni Association serve ex officio.The Board annually elects an Alumni TermTrustee, who serves a four-year term withfull voting privileges.

The PresidentThe PresidentThe PresidentThe PresidentThe PresidentThe President, the chief executive officer ofthe University, is appointed by the Board ofTrustees and is responsible for allUniversity activities.

Board of FellowsBoard of FellowsBoard of FellowsBoard of FellowsBoard of FellowsUniversity Fellows comprise about400 national leaders from a broad baseof business, educational, and publiclife who lend counsel, expertise, andsupport to University development andplanning programs.

The PresidentThe PresidentThe PresidentThe PresidentThe President’s Council’s Council’s Council’s Council’s CouncilPresident’s Councilors are leading men andwomen throughout the country whoseskills and experience are placed at thedisposal of the Brandeis President in areasof their special competence.

The Provost and DeansThe Provost and DeansThe Provost and DeansThe Provost and DeansThe Provost and Deans

The provost and senior vice presidentfor academic affairs is the chief academicofficer of the University withadministrative authority under thePresident for setting and implementingacademic policy. The provost providesstrategic leadership for the academyto achieve the University’s academicmission and to improve the qualityof the institution’s teaching, learning,and scholarship.

The provost is responsible for academicgovernance and strategic planning for Artsand Sciences, The Heller School for SocialPolicy and Management, The InternationalBusiness School, The Rabb School forContinuing Studies, The UniversityLibraries, The Rose Art Museum, andresearch centers and institutes. Otheradministrative responsibilities includesponsored programs and technologylicensing.

The dean of arts and sciences hasadministrative responsibility for thegraduate, undergraduate, and researchfunctions of the school of arts and sciences.The dean is responsible for theundergraduate and graduate curricula,faculty, staffing, oversight of academicdepartments, and other academic matters.

The dean of The Heller School for SocialPolicy and Management oversees theacademic activities of the University’s firstprofessional school and its work in suchpolicy areas as children, youth, families,health, mental health, substance abuse,disabilities, aging, social change, andeconomic inequalities.

The dean of the International BusinessSchool oversees the academic, professional,and development activities of theUniversity’s second professional school.Research areas of the school includeinternational business, economic policy,trade and export, finance, and regionaleconomic integration.

The Faculty SenateThe Faculty SenateThe Faculty SenateThe Faculty SenateThe Faculty Senate

The faculty senate, the electedrepresentative body of the faculty,discusses such issues as academicfreedom and responsibility, Universitypolicy, appointments, tenure, dismissal,and salaries.

The Vice PresidentsThe Vice PresidentsThe Vice PresidentsThe Vice PresidentsThe Vice Presidents

The executive vice president and chiefoperating officer oversees Brandeis’sfinancial and administrative operations.The office’s major responsibilities includebudget and planning, financial accounting,capital programs (planning, design, andconstruction), endowment and investmentmanagement, information technology,procurement services, plant operations,human resources, public safety, andinternal audit. The executive vice presidentserves as principal liaison to the followingcommittees of the Board of Trustees:Budget and Finance; Investment; PhysicalFacilities; Personnel, Compensation, andEthics; and Audit.

The senior vice president for institutionaladvancement is responsible for directing thefundraising and external relations activities,including planned giving, leadership gifts,the Annual Fund, alumni events andservices, and corporate and foundationrelations, in addition to a major multi-yearcapital campaign.

The senior vice president for students andenrollment oversees the recruitment,retention, and quality of life for students.Departments and units reporting to thesenior vice president include undergraduateadmissions, student financial services,registrar’s office, undergraduate academicaffairs (including advising, disabilityservices, study abroad, and internationalstudents and scholars), student enrichmentservices (including TYP, Posse, and BUGS–Brandeis University Group Study), HiattCareer Center, research and planning, andstudent life (including athletics, chaplaincy,community service, health services,intercultural center, judicial orientation,psychological counseling, residence life,and student activities).

The senior vice president forcommunications is responsible for theoversight and execution of criticaluniversity-wide internal communicationsand external communications. The seniorvice president oversees the execution ofemergency communications planning and isinvolved in all crisis communications;further, she is responsible for an integratedmarketing communications program thathighlights Brandeis’s researchaccomplishments, academic excellence,social justice mission, and scholarlycontributions to the Jewish community.

Under the direction of the senior vicepresident, the Office of Communicationsprovides design and editorial services forprint and web publishing, public relationsand media relations to all areas of theuniversity.

The general counsel is the chief legaladvisor to the President, the Board ofTrustees, and the University’s seniormanagement officers.

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National Women’s CommitteeNational Women’s CommitteeNational Women’s CommitteeNational Women’s CommitteeNational Women’s Committee

Established in 1948 with the founding ofBrandeis University, the original mission ofthe Brandeis University National Women’sCommittee was to support the BrandeisUniversity libraries through the acquisitionof books and research journals, restorationand preservation, development of computertechnology, and student work assistance.More recently, the Committee hasexpanded its fund-raising mission toinclude student scholarships andfellowships in Humanities, Judaica,Sciences, and Social Justice/Heller School.Since the organization’s founding by eightwomen in Boston, BUNWC has contributedmore than $100 million to BrandeisUniversity.

The organization is comprised of chaptersnationwide that offer members a wide rangeof educational activities. Events includelectures and unique study-group programsusing syllabi provided by Brandeis faculty.

The national center is appropriately locatedin the Goldfarb Library, where professionalstaff collaborate with volunteers and theUniversity to coordinate fundraising effortsand implement educational programs.

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*Former Board Chair1Non-Trustee Cochair, Board of Fellows

Board of Trustees 2006-07

Stephen B. Kay, ChairGershon Kekst, Vice ChairMalcolm L. Sherman, Vice ChairDaniel J. Elkaim ’81, TreasurerRonald A. Ratner ’69, Secretary

Jehuda Reinharz, Ph.D. ’72, President

Charles BronfmanJack M. Connors, Jr.D. Ronald DanielJonathan G. Davis ’75Donald G. Drapkin ’68Stuart EizenstatHenry L. Foster*Thomas L. Friedman ’75William S. Friedman ’65Morton Ginsberg ’56Thomas P. Glynn, Ph.D. ’77Charles H. GoodmanVartan GregorianMartin J. Gross ’72Sylvia HassenfeldJonathon S. JacobsonDaniel J. Jick ’79Kenneth S. Kaiserman ’60Darlene G. Kamine ’74Richard H. Kaufman ’57Rosalind F. Kaufman ’591

Suk Won Kim ’70

Myra H. Kraft ’64Glenn R. Langberg ’82Thomas H. LeeJeanette Lerman ’69Barbara A. MandelLouis Perlmutter ’56*Dorothy PiercePhyllis RedstoneStephen R. Reiner ’61Ann W. RichardsRobert S. RifkindBarbara Rosenberg ’54E. John Rosenwald, Jr.Carol R. Saivetz ’69Robert Shapiro ’52Michael H. SteinhardtPerry Traquina ’78John UsdanLinda WhitlockBarton J. Winokur*Rhonda Zinner

Trustees EmeritiTrustees EmeritiTrustees EmeritiTrustees EmeritiTrustees Emeriti

Arthur G. CohenPaul E. Levenson ’52Rena Joy Olshansky ’56

Faculty RepresentativesFaculty RepresentativesFaculty RepresentativesFaculty RepresentativesFaculty Representatives

Steven BurgDavid G. GilWellington W. NyangoniGina Turrigiano

Student RepresentativesStudent RepresentativesStudent RepresentativesStudent RepresentativesStudent Representatives

Albert F. Cahn ’07 (SR)Elisabeth Moolenaar (GSR)Sam N. Vaghar ’08 (SR)

Gustav Ranis ’52Irving SchneiderCarl J. ShapiroRichard G. Shapiro

David F. SquireHarry H. StoneRobert L. Wolfson

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University Officersand Administrative Offices

Officers of theOfficers of theOfficers of theOfficers of theOfficers of theUniversityUniversityUniversityUniversityUniversity

Jehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzPh.D. ’72President

Jean C. EddyJean C. EddyJean C. EddyJean C. EddyJean C. EddyM.S.Senior VicePresident forStudents andEnrollment

Peter B. FrenchPeter B. FrenchPeter B. FrenchPeter B. FrenchPeter B. FrenchM.P.A.Executive VicePresident and ChiefOperating Officer

Marty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenKraussKraussKraussKraussKraussPh.D.Provost and SeniorVice President forAcademic Affairs

Judith R. SizerJudith R. SizerJudith R. SizerJudith R. SizerJudith R. SizerJ.D.General Counsel

Lorna MilesLorna MilesLorna MilesLorna MilesLorna MilesB.A.Senior VicePresident forCommunications

Nancy WinshipNancy WinshipNancy WinshipNancy WinshipNancy WinshipB.A.Senior VicePresident forInstitutionalAdvancement

Office of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of thePresidentPresidentPresidentPresidentPresident

Jehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzPh.D. ’72President

John R. HoseJohn R. HoseJohn R. HoseJohn R. HoseJohn R. HosePh.D.Executive Assistantto the President;Assistant Secretaryof the Corporation

L. Suzanne YatesL. Suzanne YatesL. Suzanne YatesL. Suzanne YatesL. Suzanne YatesM.L.S.Assistant to thePresident for SpecialUniversity Events

Office of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theProvostProvostProvostProvostProvost

Marty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenKraussKraussKraussKraussKraussPh.D.Provost and SeniorVice President forAcademic Affairs

Scott EdmistonScott EdmistonScott EdmistonScott EdmistonScott EdmistonM.F.A.Director, Office ofthe Arts

Perry O. HansonPerry O. HansonPerry O. HansonPerry O. HansonPerry O. HansonPh.D.Vice President andVice Provost forLibraries andInformationTechnology

Judith JaffeJudith JaffeJudith JaffeJudith JaffeJudith JaffeM.B.A.Associate Directorof AcademicResearch andReporting

Paul O’KeefePaul O’KeefePaul O’KeefePaul O’KeefePaul O’KeefeB.A., C.R.A.Director, Office ofSponsored Programs

Shari LangenthalShari LangenthalShari LangenthalShari LangenthalShari LangenthalMeehan ’76Meehan ’76Meehan ’76Meehan ’76Meehan ’76Dip. Ed., J.D.,M.B.A.Executive Director,Brandeis UniversityNational Women’sCommittee

Maria C. PellegriniMaria C. PellegriniMaria C. PellegriniMaria C. PellegriniMaria C. PellegriniPh.D.Vice President forResearch

Michael RushMichael RushMichael RushMichael RushMichael RushPh.D.Director, Rose ArtMuseum

Richard SilbermanRichard SilbermanRichard SilbermanRichard SilbermanRichard SilbermanPh.D.Assistant Provost

TBATBATBATBATBAExecutive Director,Office ofTechnologyTransfer andIntellectualProperty

Susan V.Susan V.Susan V.Susan V.Susan V.WawrzaszekWawrzaszekWawrzaszekWawrzaszekWawrzaszekM.L.S.Chief UniversityLibrarian

Michaele WhelanMichaele WhelanMichaele WhelanMichaele WhelanMichaele WhelanPh.D.Associate Provostfor Academic Affairs

Dean of Arts andDean of Arts andDean of Arts andDean of Arts andDean of Arts andSciencesSciencesSciencesSciencesSciences

Adam B. JaffeAdam B. JaffeAdam B. JaffeAdam B. JaffeAdam B. JaffePh.D.Dean of Arts andSciences and FredC. Hecht Professorin Economics

Gregory L. FreezeGregory L. FreezeGregory L. FreezeGregory L. FreezeGregory L. FreezePh.D.Associate Dean ofArts and Sciencesfor GraduateEducation

Andrea NixAndrea NixAndrea NixAndrea NixAndrea NixM.B.A.Associate Dean ofArts and Sciencesfor AcademicBudget and Planning

Elaine WongElaine WongElaine WongElaine WongElaine WongM.A.Associate Dean ofArts and Sciencesfor UndergraduateEducation

Office of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theSenior ViceSenior ViceSenior ViceSenior ViceSenior VicePresident forPresident forPresident forPresident forPresident forStudents andStudents andStudents andStudents andStudents andEnrollmentEnrollmentEnrollmentEnrollmentEnrollment

Jean C. EddyJean C. EddyJean C. EddyJean C. EddyJean C. EddyM.S.Senior VicePresident forStudents andEnrollment

Martin G. FordMartin G. FordMartin G. FordMartin G. FordMartin G. FordM.A.Director, HiattCareer Center

Peter M. GiumettePeter M. GiumettePeter M. GiumettePeter M. GiumettePeter M. GiumetteM.P.A.Director, StudentFinancial Services

Kim GodsoeKim GodsoeKim GodsoeKim GodsoeKim GodsoeM.F.A.Acting AssociateDean, StudentEnrichment Services

Mark HewittMark HewittMark HewittMark HewittMark HewittPh.D.University Registrar

Keenyn D.Keenyn D.Keenyn D.Keenyn D.Keenyn D.McFarlaneMcFarlaneMcFarlaneMcFarlaneMcFarlaneM.B.A.Director of Budgetfor Students andEnrollment

TBATBATBATBATBADirector, Researchand Planning forEnrollment Services

Judith A. PearsonJudith A. PearsonJudith A. PearsonJudith A. PearsonJudith A. PearsonM.Ed.Executive Assistantto the Senior VicePresident forStudents andEnrollment

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Michele RosenthalMichele RosenthalMichele RosenthalMichele RosenthalMichele RosenthalM.A.Associate Dean forUndergraduateAcademic Affairs

Richard P. SawyerRichard P. SawyerRichard P. SawyerRichard P. SawyerRichard P. SawyerM.A.Associate VicePresident forStudent Affairs andDean of Student Life

Sheryl Sousa ’90Sheryl Sousa ’90Sheryl Sousa ’90Sheryl Sousa ’90Sheryl Sousa ’90M.A.Director ofAthletics

Gil J. VillanuevaGil J. VillanuevaGil J. VillanuevaGil J. VillanuevaGil J. VillanuevaM.A.Dean of Admissions

Office of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theDean of theDean of theDean of theDean of theDean of theBrandeisBrandeisBrandeisBrandeisBrandeisInternationalInternationalInternationalInternationalInternationalBusiness SchoolBusiness SchoolBusiness SchoolBusiness SchoolBusiness School

F. TreneryF. TreneryF. TreneryF. TreneryF. TreneryDolbear, Jr.Dolbear, Jr.Dolbear, Jr.Dolbear, Jr.Dolbear, Jr.Ph.D.Acting Dean andClinton S. DarlingProfessor ofEconomics

John Ballantine, Jr.John Ballantine, Jr.John Ballantine, Jr.John Ballantine, Jr.John Ballantine, Jr.Ph.D.Director of theM.S.F. Program

F. Trenery Dolbear,F. Trenery Dolbear,F. Trenery Dolbear,F. Trenery Dolbear,F. Trenery Dolbear,Jr.Jr.Jr.Jr.Jr.Ph.D.Director ofGraduateAdmissions and ofthe Lemberg M.A.Program

Benjamin Gomes-Benjamin Gomes-Benjamin Gomes-Benjamin Gomes-Benjamin Gomes-Casseres ’76Casseres ’76Casseres ’76Casseres ’76Casseres ’76Ph.D.Director of theM.B.A.i. Program

Blake LeBaronBlake LeBaronBlake LeBaronBlake LeBaronBlake LeBaronPh.D.Director of thePh.D. Program

Office of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theDean of TheDean of TheDean of TheDean of TheDean of TheHeller School forHeller School forHeller School forHeller School forHeller School forSocial Policy andSocial Policy andSocial Policy andSocial Policy andSocial Policy andManagementManagementManagementManagementManagement

Stuart H. AltmanStuart H. AltmanStuart H. AltmanStuart H. AltmanStuart H. AltmanPh.D.Dean and Sol C.Chaikin Professor ofNational HealthPolicy

Christine BishopChristine BishopChristine BishopChristine BishopChristine BishopPh.D.Director, Ph.D.Program in SocialPolicy

Susan P. CurnanSusan P. CurnanSusan P. CurnanSusan P. CurnanSusan P. CurnanM.F.S.Director, Center forYouth andCommunities

Ron EtlingerRon EtlingerRon EtlingerRon EtlingerRon EtlingerSeniorAdministrativeOfficer andDirector of Financeand Administration

Barry L. FriedmanBarry L. FriedmanBarry L. FriedmanBarry L. FriedmanBarry L. FriedmanPh.D.Director, M.B.A.Program in Mission-Driven Management

Deborah GarnickDeborah GarnickDeborah GarnickDeborah GarnickDeborah GarnickPh.D.Professor andAssociate Dean,Academic Personnel

Constance M.Constance M.Constance M.Constance M.Constance M.HorganHorganHorganHorganHorganSc.D.Director, Center onBehavioral Health

Claudia J. Jacobs ’70Claudia J. Jacobs ’70Claudia J. Jacobs ’70Claudia J. Jacobs ’70Claudia J. Jacobs ’70M.S.W.Director ofDevelopment,Communications,and AlumniRelations

Lorraine KlermanLorraine KlermanLorraine KlermanLorraine KlermanLorraine KlermanDr.P.H.Director, Institutefor Child, Youth,and Family Policy

Laurence SimonLaurence SimonLaurence SimonLaurence SimonLaurence SimonPh.D.Professor andDirector, Programsin SustainableInternationalDevelopment andthe Center onInternationalDevelopment, andAssociate Dean,Academic Planning

Stanley S. WallackStanley S. WallackStanley S. WallackStanley S. WallackStanley S. WallackPh.D.Director, SchneiderInstitute for HealthPolicy

Marjorie EricksonMarjorie EricksonMarjorie EricksonMarjorie EricksonMarjorie EricksonWarfieldWarfieldWarfieldWarfieldWarfieldPh.D. ’91Interim Director,Starr Center forMental Retardation

Office of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theExecutive ViceExecutive ViceExecutive ViceExecutive ViceExecutive VicePresident andPresident andPresident andPresident andPresident andChief OperatingChief OperatingChief OperatingChief OperatingChief OperatingOfficerOfficerOfficerOfficerOfficer

Peter B. FrenchPeter B. FrenchPeter B. FrenchPeter B. FrenchPeter B. FrenchM.P.A.Executive VicePresident and ChiefOperating Officer

Mark CollinsMark CollinsMark CollinsMark CollinsMark CollinsB.S.Vice President forCampus Operations

Daniel FeldmanDaniel FeldmanDaniel FeldmanDaniel FeldmanDaniel FeldmanM.A., M.F.A.Vice President forPlanning, Design,and Construction

Debra GrattoDebra GrattoDebra GrattoDebra GrattoDebra GrattoB.A.Vice President forHuman Resources

Perry O. HansonPerry O. HansonPerry O. HansonPerry O. HansonPerry O. HansonPh.D.Vice President andVice Provost forLibraries andInformationTechnology

TBATBATBATBATBAVice President forBudget and Planning

Maureen MurphyMaureen MurphyMaureen MurphyMaureen MurphyMaureen MurphyM.S.Vice President forFinancial Affairsand Treasurer

TBATBATBATBATBAVice President,Chief InvestmentOfficer, and ChiefRisk Officer

Office ofOffice ofOffice ofOffice ofOffice ofDevelopment andDevelopment andDevelopment andDevelopment andDevelopment andAlumni RelationsAlumni RelationsAlumni RelationsAlumni RelationsAlumni Relations

Nancy WinshipNancy WinshipNancy WinshipNancy WinshipNancy WinshipB.A.Senior VicePresident forInstitutionalAdvancement

Mark D. AblemanMark D. AblemanMark D. AblemanMark D. AblemanMark D. AblemanB.S.Assistant VicePresident forDevelopment

Karen AnnKaren AnnKaren AnnKaren AnnKaren AnnEngelbourg ’79Engelbourg ’79Engelbourg ’79Engelbourg ’79Engelbourg ’79B.A.Assistant VicePresident forAlumni andUniversityRelations

Susan L. KrinskySusan L. KrinskySusan L. KrinskySusan L. KrinskySusan L. KrinskyM.A.Associate VicePresident forCampaign

Michael Swartz ’71Michael Swartz ’71Michael Swartz ’71Michael Swartz ’71Michael Swartz ’71J.D.Associate VicePresident for GiftPlanning

Myles Weisenberg ’78Myles Weisenberg ’78Myles Weisenberg ’78Myles Weisenberg ’78Myles Weisenberg ’78M.B.A.Vice President forDevelopment

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Officers of Instruction

Office of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theSenior ViceSenior ViceSenior ViceSenior ViceSenior VicePresident forPresident forPresident forPresident forPresident forCommunicationsCommunicationsCommunicationsCommunicationsCommunications

Lorna MilesLorna MilesLorna MilesLorna MilesLorna MilesB.A.Senior VicePresident forCommunications

Charles DunhamCharles DunhamCharles DunhamCharles DunhamCharles DunhamM.F.A.Associate Directorof Creative Servicesand Design Director

Ken GornsteinKen GornsteinKen GornsteinKen GornsteinKen GornsteinM.A.Director ofCommunications

Dennis C. NealonDennis C. NealonDennis C. NealonDennis C. NealonDennis C. NealonM.A.Director of MediaRelations andEditor, BrandeisReporter

Office of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theGeneral CounselGeneral CounselGeneral CounselGeneral CounselGeneral Counsel

Judith R. SizerJudith R. SizerJudith R. SizerJudith R. SizerJudith R. SizerJ.D.General Counsel

Steven S. LockeSteven S. LockeSteven S. LockeSteven S. LockeSteven S. LockeJ.D.Associate GeneralCounsel

Office of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theOffice of theBoard of TrusteesBoard of TrusteesBoard of TrusteesBoard of TrusteesBoard of Trustees

John R. HoseJohn R. HoseJohn R. HoseJohn R. HoseJohn R. HosePh.D.Assistant Secretaryof the Corporation

BrandeisBrandeisBrandeisBrandeisBrandeisUniversityUniversityUniversityUniversityUniversityNationalNationalNationalNationalNationalWomen’sWomen’sWomen’sWomen’sWomen’sCommitteeCommitteeCommitteeCommitteeCommittee

Dorothy PierceDorothy PierceDorothy PierceDorothy PierceDorothy PierceEd.D.President

Shari LangenthalShari LangenthalShari LangenthalShari LangenthalShari LangenthalMeehan ’76Meehan ’76Meehan ’76Meehan ’76Meehan ’76Dip. Ed., J.D.,M.B.A.Executive Director

Jehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzJehuda ReinharzPresident andRichard KoretProfessor of ModernJewish HistoryPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ’72

Marty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenKraussKraussKraussKraussKraussProvost and SeniorVice President forAcademic Affairsand John SteinProfessor ofDisability ResearchPh.D., BrandeisUniversity, TheHeller School ’81

Faculty of ArtsFaculty of ArtsFaculty of ArtsFaculty of ArtsFaculty of Artsand Sciencesand Sciencesand Sciencesand Sciencesand Sciences

Adam B. JaffeAdam B. JaffeAdam B. JaffeAdam B. JaffeAdam B. JaffeDean of Arts andSciences and Fred C.Hecht Professor inEconomicsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Laurence F. AbbottLaurence F. AbbottLaurence F. AbbottLaurence F. AbbottLaurence F. AbbottAdjunct Professor ofBiology*Ph.D., BrandeisUniversity ’77

Aliyyah Abdur-Aliyyah Abdur-Aliyyah Abdur-Aliyyah Abdur-Aliyyah Abdur-RahmanRahmanRahmanRahmanRahmanAssistant Professorof English andAmerican LiteraturePh.D., New YorkUniversity

Christopher A.Christopher A.Christopher A.Christopher A.Christopher A.AbramsAbramsAbramsAbramsAbramsAvnet Artist-in-Residence inSculpture*M.F.A.,MassachusettsCollege of Art

Jeffrey B. AbramsonJeffrey B. AbramsonJeffrey B. AbramsonJeffrey B. AbramsonJeffrey B. AbramsonLouis StulbergProfessor of Law andPoliticsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Marcie F. AbramsonMarcie F. AbramsonMarcie F. AbramsonMarcie F. AbramsonMarcie F. AbramsonLecturer inEducation*M.A., BostonUniversity

I. Tzvi AbuschI. Tzvi AbuschI. Tzvi AbuschI. Tzvi AbuschI. Tzvi AbuschRose B. and JosephH. Cohen Professorof Assyriology andAncient NearEastern ReligionPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Mark A. AdlerMark A. AdlerMark A. AdlerMark A. AdlerMark A. AdlerProfessor ofMathematicsPh.D., New YorkUniversity

Jeffrey Neal AgarJeffrey Neal AgarJeffrey Neal AgarJeffrey Neal AgarJeffrey Neal AgarAssistant Professorof ChemistryPh.D., University ofGeorgia

Alexander AikensAlexander AikensAlexander AikensAlexander AikensAlexander AikensAdjunct Professor inthe BrandeisInternationalBusiness School*J.D., NortheasternUniversity

Lutf Al-kebsiLutf Al-kebsiLutf Al-kebsiLutf Al-kebsiLutf Al-kebsiLecturer in ArabicM.A., Sana’aUniversity, Yemen

Richard AltermanRichard AltermanRichard AltermanRichard AltermanRichard AltermanProfessor ofComputer Scienceand Volen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., University ofTexas, Austin

Tehilla AltshulerTehilla AltshulerTehilla AltshulerTehilla AltshulerTehilla AltshulerVisiting Scholar inNear Eastern andJudaic Studies*LL.D., HebrewUniversity ofJerusalem

Guy AntebiGuy AntebiGuy AntebiGuy AntebiGuy AntebiLecturer in HebrewM.S.W., Universityof Alabama

Joyce AntlerJoyce AntlerJoyce AntlerJoyce AntlerJoyce AntlerSamuel B. LaneProfessor ofAmerican JewishHistory and Cultureand Professor ofWomen’s andGender StudiesPh.D., StateUniversity of NewYork, Stony Brook

Qun AoQun AoQun AoQun AoQun AoAssistant Professorof ChinesePh.D., University ofPittsburgh

Marina AptekmanMarina AptekmanMarina AptekmanMarina AptekmanMarina AptekmanLecturer in RussianPh.D., BrownUniversity

Nancy ArmstrongNancy ArmstrongNancy ArmstrongNancy ArmstrongNancy ArmstrongAdjunct AssociateProfessor of thePractice of TheaterArts*M.Mus., SmithCollege

Silvia Marina ArromSilvia Marina ArromSilvia Marina ArromSilvia Marina ArromSilvia Marina ArromJane’s ChairProfessor of LatinAmerican StudiesPh.D., StanfordUniversity

Robert J. ArtRobert J. ArtRobert J. ArtRobert J. ArtRobert J. ArtChristian A. HerterProfessor ofInternationalRelationsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Jorge ArtetaJorge ArtetaJorge ArtetaJorge ArtetaJorge ArtetaLecturer in SpanishM.A., MiddleburyCollege

Mark J. AuslanderMark J. AuslanderMark J. AuslanderMark J. AuslanderMark J. AuslanderAssistant Professorof Anthropology andDirector of theInterdisciplinaryM.A. Program inCultural ProductionPh.D., University ofChicago

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Bracha AzoulayBracha AzoulayBracha AzoulayBracha AzoulayBracha AzoulaySenior Lecturer inHebrewM.A., LesleyCollege

Markus BaenzigerMarkus BaenzigerMarkus BaenzigerMarkus BaenzigerMarkus BaenzigerAssistant Professorof SculptureM.F.A., YaleUniversity

Arnold BandArnold BandArnold BandArnold BandArnold BandVisiting Scholar inNear Eastern andJudaic Studies*Ph.D., HarvardUniversity

Edward BayoneEdward BayoneEdward BayoneEdward BayoneEdward BayoneEarle W. KazisProfessor of thePractice of Financeand InternationalReal EstateM.I.A., ColumbiaUniversity

Arnulf BeckerArnulf BeckerArnulf BeckerArnulf BeckerArnulf BeckerLecturer in theLegal StudiesProgram*J.D., University ofChile

James R. BensingerJames R. BensingerJames R. BensingerJames R. BensingerJames R. BensingerProfessor of PhysicsPh.D., University ofWisconsin

Alan BergerAlan BergerAlan BergerAlan BergerAlan BergerAssociate Professorof PhilosophyPh.D., RockefellerUniversity

Rudolph BinionRudolph BinionRudolph BinionRudolph BinionRudolph BinionLeff FamiliesProfessor of ModernEuropean HistoryPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Jeffrey B. BirdJeffrey B. BirdJeffrey B. BirdJeffrey B. BirdJeffrey B. BirdLecturer in TheaterArts*

Susan J. BirrenSusan J. BirrenSusan J. BirrenSusan J. BirrenSusan J. BirrenAssociate Professorof Neurobiology andVolen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., University ofCalifornia, LosAngeles

Craig A. BlockerCraig A. BlockerCraig A. BlockerCraig A. BlockerCraig A. BlockerProfessor of PhysicsPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Thomas BooneThomas BooneThomas BooneThomas BooneThomas BooneVisiting AssistantProfessor ofPsychology*Ph.D., BrandeisUniversity ’96

Debra BoothDebra BoothDebra BoothDebra BoothDebra BoothArtist-in-Residencein DesignM.F.A., YaleUniversity

Mario O. BourgoinMario O. BourgoinMario O. BourgoinMario O. BourgoinMario O. BourgoinLecturer inMathematics*Ph.D., BrandeisUniversity ’04

Chad BownChad BownChad BownChad BownChad BownAssociate Professorof EconomicsPh.D., University ofWisconsin

Martin BoykanMartin BoykanMartin BoykanMartin BoykanMartin BoykanIrving Fine Professorof MusicM.M., YaleUniversity

Melanie BravermanMelanie BravermanMelanie BravermanMelanie BravermanMelanie BravermanLecturer in CreativeWriting*

Daniel BreenDaniel BreenDaniel BreenDaniel BreenDaniel BreenLecturer inAmerican Studies*Ph.D., BostonCollege

Marc BrettlerMarc BrettlerMarc BrettlerMarc BrettlerMarc BrettlerDora GoldingProfessor of BiblicalStudiesPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ’86

Bernadette J.Bernadette J.Bernadette J.Bernadette J.Bernadette J.BrootenBrootenBrootenBrootenBrootenMyra and RobertKraft and JacobHiatt Professor ofChristian StudiesPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Aliza BroshAliza BroshAliza BroshAliza BroshAliza BroshLecturer in HebrewB.A., University ofHaifa

Olga BroumasOlga BroumasOlga BroumasOlga BroumasOlga BroumasPoet-in-Residence*M.F.A., Universityof Oregon

Seyom BrownSeyom BrownSeyom BrownSeyom BrownSeyom BrownWien Professor ofInternationalCooperationPh.D., University ofChicago

Joan BryantJoan BryantJoan BryantJoan BryantJoan BryantAssistant Professorof African and Afro-American StudiesPh.D., YaleUniversity

Linda T.M. BuiLinda T.M. BuiLinda T.M. BuiLinda T.M. BuiLinda T.M. BuiAssociate Professorof EconomicsPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Laarni Tobia BulanLaarni Tobia BulanLaarni Tobia BulanLaarni Tobia BulanLaarni Tobia BulanAssistant Professorof Finance in theInternationalBusiness SchoolPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Steven L. BurgSteven L. BurgSteven L. BurgSteven L. BurgSteven L. BurgAdlai StevensonProfessor ofInternationalPoliticsPh.D., University ofChicago

John Davies BurtJohn Davies BurtJohn Davies BurtJohn Davies BurtJohn Davies BurtProfessor of Englishand AmericanLiteraturePh.D., YaleUniversity

Wendy CadgeWendy CadgeWendy CadgeWendy CadgeWendy CadgeAssistant Professorof SociologyPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Graham B.Graham B.Graham B.Graham B.Graham B.CampbellCampbellCampbellCampbellCampbellAssociate Professorof Fine ArtsM.F.A., YaleUniversity

Mary BaineMary BaineMary BaineMary BaineMary BaineCampbellCampbellCampbellCampbellCampbellProfessor of Englishand AmericanLiteraturePh.D., BostonUniversity

Karl F. CanterKarl F. CanterKarl F. CanterKarl F. CanterKarl F. CanterProfessor of PhysicsPh.D., Wayne StateUniversity

Anne CarterAnne CarterAnne CarterAnne CarterAnne CarterProfessor Emerita ofEconomicsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Claudia CastanedaClaudia CastanedaClaudia CastanedaClaudia CastanedaClaudia CastanedaAllen-BerensonVisiting AssistantProfessor ofWomen’s andGender Studies*Ph.D., University ofCalifornia,Riverside

Stephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiBarbara and RichardM. RosenbergProfessor of GlobalFinancePh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Eric ChafeEric ChafeEric ChafeEric ChafeEric ChafeVictor andGwendolynBeinfield Professorof MusicPh.D., University ofToronto

Bulbul ChakrabortyBulbul ChakrabortyBulbul ChakrabortyBulbul ChakrabortyBulbul ChakrabortyProfessor of PhysicsPh.D., StateUniversity of NewYork, Stony Brook

Iu-Yam ChanIu-Yam ChanIu-Yam ChanIu-Yam ChanIu-Yam ChanProfessor ofChemistryPh.D., University ofChicago

Yu-Hui ChangYu-Hui ChangYu-Hui ChangYu-Hui ChangYu-Hui ChangAssistant Professorof CompositionPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ’01

Ruth CharneyRuth CharneyRuth CharneyRuth CharneyRuth CharneyProfessor ofMathematicsPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Eric ChasalowEric ChasalowEric ChasalowEric ChasalowEric ChasalowProfessor ofCompositionD.M.A., ColumbiaUniversity

Mitch CherniackMitch CherniackMitch CherniackMitch CherniackMitch CherniackAssociate Professorof ComputerSciencePh.D., BrownUniversity

Joan Fine ChevalierJoan Fine ChevalierJoan Fine ChevalierJoan Fine ChevalierJoan Fine ChevalierAssistant Professorof RussianPh.D., University ofCalifornia, LosAngeles

Leslie ChiuLeslie ChiuLeslie ChiuLeslie ChiuLeslie ChiuLecturer in TheaterArts*B.F.A., Florida StateUniversity

Patricia ChuPatricia ChuPatricia ChuPatricia ChuPatricia ChuAssistant Professorof English andAmerican LiteraturePh.D., University ofChicago

Michael ChybowskiMichael ChybowskiMichael ChybowskiMichael ChybowskiMichael ChybowskiAdjunct Professor ofthe Practice ofTheater Arts*M.F.A., YaleUniversity

Jennifer A. ClearyJennifer A. ClearyJennifer A. ClearyJennifer A. ClearyJennifer A. ClearyLecturer in TheaterArts*Ed.M., HarvardUniversity

Carolyn CohenCarolyn CohenCarolyn CohenCarolyn CohenCarolyn CohenProfessor of Biologyand Rosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Jacob CohenJacob CohenJacob CohenJacob CohenJacob CohenAssociate Professorof American StudiesM.A., YaleUniversity

Jacques CohenJacques CohenJacques CohenJacques CohenJacques CohenTJX/Zayre/FeldbergProfessor ofComputer Scienceand Volen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., University ofIllinois

H. Michael CoinerH. Michael CoinerH. Michael CoinerH. Michael CoinerH. Michael CoinerAssociate Professorof EconomicsPh.D., YaleUniversity

Louis Colonna-Louis Colonna-Louis Colonna-Louis Colonna-Louis Colonna-RomanoRomanoRomanoRomanoRomanoLecturer in PhysicsM.B.A., WorcesterPolytechnicInstitute

Peter ConradPeter ConradPeter ConradPeter ConradPeter ConradHarry CoplanProfessor of SocialSciencesPh.D., BostonUniversity

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David CosierDavid CosierDavid CosierDavid CosierDavid CosierLecturer in TheaterArts*M.F.A., YaleUniversity

Theodore CrossTheodore CrossTheodore CrossTheodore CrossTheodore CrossAdjunct AssociateResearch Professor*Ph.D., BostonUniversity

David CunninghamDavid CunninghamDavid CunninghamDavid CunninghamDavid CunninghamAssociate Professorof SociologyPh.D., University ofNorth Carolina

Joseph G.Joseph G.Joseph G.Joseph G.Joseph G.CunninghamCunninghamCunninghamCunninghamCunninghamProfessor ofPsychologyPh.D., VanderbiltUniversity

Liane CurtisLiane CurtisLiane CurtisLiane CurtisLiane CurtisLecturer in Music*Ph.D., TheUniversity of NorthCarolina at ChapelHill

Pamela CytrynbaumPamela CytrynbaumPamela CytrynbaumPamela CytrynbaumPamela CytrynbaumLecturer inAmerican Studies*M.A., Oregon StateUniversity

Nives Dal Bò-Nives Dal Bò-Nives Dal Bò-Nives Dal Bò-Nives Dal Bò-WheelerWheelerWheelerWheelerWheelerLecturer in Italian*B.A., University ofVenice “Ca’Foscari”

Jeremy DalletezzeJeremy DalletezzeJeremy DalletezzeJeremy DalletezzeJeremy DalletezzeLecturer inEconomics*M.A., BrandeisUniversity ’04

Robin DashRobin DashRobin DashRobin DashRobin DashLecturer inEducation*M.F.A., BenningtonCollege

Shilpa S. DavéShilpa S. DavéShilpa S. DavéShilpa S. DavéShilpa S. DavéAssistant Professorof American StudiesPh.D., University ofMichigan

Roxanne DávilaRoxanne DávilaRoxanne DávilaRoxanne DávilaRoxanne DávilaAssistant Professorof Latin AmericanLiteraturePh.D., YaleUniversity

Jonathan P. DecterJonathan P. DecterJonathan P. DecterJonathan P. DecterJonathan P. DecterAssistant Professorof Near Eastern andJudaic Studies onthe Edmond J. SafraChairPh.D., JewishTheologicalSeminary

Duo DengDuo DengDuo DengDuo DengDuo DengLecturer inEconomics*M.S., BaylorUniversity

Li DengLi DengLi DengLi DengLi DengOrrie FriedmanDistinguishedProfessor ofChemistryPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Stanley DeserStanley DeserStanley DeserStanley DeserStanley DeserEnid and NateAncell Professor ofPhysicsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Fred DiamondFred DiamondFred DiamondFred DiamondFred DiamondProfessor ofMathematicsPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Susan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleArtist-in-Residencein Theater ArtsB.F.A., StateUniversity of NewYork, Purchase

Paul DiZioPaul DiZioPaul DiZioPaul DiZioPaul DiZioAssociate Professorof Psychology andVolen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ’87

Zvonimir DogicZvonimir DogicZvonimir DogicZvonimir DogicZvonimir DogicAssistant Professorof PhysicsPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ’01

Thomas DohertyThomas DohertyThomas DohertyThomas DohertyThomas DohertyProfessor of FilmStudies (on the SamSpiegel Fund)Ph.D., University ofIowa

F. TreneryF. TreneryF. TreneryF. TreneryF. TreneryDolbear, Jr.Dolbear, Jr.Dolbear, Jr.Dolbear, Jr.Dolbear, Jr.Clinton S. DarlingProfessor ofEconomicsPh.D., YaleUniversity

Milos DolnikMilos DolnikMilos DolnikMilos DolnikMilos DolnikAssistant Professorof ChemistryPh.D., PragueInstitute ofChemicalTechnology

Brian MannonBrian MannonBrian MannonBrian MannonBrian MannonDonahueDonahueDonahueDonahueDonahueAssociate Professorof AmericanEnvironmentalStudies (on the JackMeyerhoff Fund)Ph.D., BrandeisUniversity ’95

Edwige DonlanEdwige DonlanEdwige DonlanEdwige DonlanEdwige DonlanLecturer in French*M.A., UniversitéStendhal

Candice DonnellyCandice DonnellyCandice DonnellyCandice DonnellyCandice DonnellyAdjunct Professor ofthe Practice ofTheater Arts*M.F.A., YaleUniversity

Stephen DowdenStephen DowdenStephen DowdenStephen DowdenStephen DowdenProfessor of GermanPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Nancy W. DoyleNancy W. DoyleNancy W. DoyleNancy W. DoyleNancy W. DoyleLecturer in TheaterArts*B.A., EmersonCollege

Emily P. DudekEmily P. DudekEmily P. DudekEmily P. DudekEmily P. DudekVisiting Scholar inChemistry*Ph.D., RadcliffeCollege

Karl EigstiKarl EigstiKarl EigstiKarl EigstiKarl EigstiCharles BloomProfessor of the Artsof DesignM.A., University ofBristol

Judith EissenbergJudith EissenbergJudith EissenbergJudith EissenbergJudith EissenbergArtist-in-Residencein MusicM.M., YaleUniversity

David EngermanDavid EngermanDavid EngermanDavid EngermanDavid EngermanAssociate Professorof HistoryPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Mary SchneiderMary SchneiderMary SchneiderMary SchneiderMary SchneiderEnriquezEnriquezEnriquezEnriquezEnriquezLecturer in FineArts*M.A., HarvardUniversity

Elliot E. EntinElliot E. EntinElliot E. EntinElliot E. EntinElliot E. EntinLecturer inPsychology*Ph.D., University ofMichigan

Irving R. EpsteinIrving R. EpsteinIrving R. EpsteinIrving R. EpsteinIrving R. EpsteinProfessor ofChemistry andVolen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Can ErbilCan ErbilCan ErbilCan ErbilCan ErbilAssistant Professorof EconomicsPh.D., BostonCollege

Michael Pier EvansMichael Pier EvansMichael Pier EvansMichael Pier EvansMichael Pier EvansLecturer inSociology*M.Div., HarvardUniversity

Tory FairTory FairTory FairTory FairTory FairAssistant Professorof SculptureM.F.A.,MassachusettsCollege of Art

Ira FarberIra FarberIra FarberIra FarberIra FarberLecturer in Biology*Ph.D., WeizmannInstitute of Science

Maura Jane FarrellyMaura Jane FarrellyMaura Jane FarrellyMaura Jane FarrellyMaura Jane FarrellyAssistant Professorof American StudiesPh.D., EmoryUniversity

Mark FeeneyMark FeeneyMark FeeneyMark FeeneyMark FeeneyLecturer inAmerican Studies*B.A., HarvardUniversity

Sharon Feiman-Sharon Feiman-Sharon Feiman-Sharon Feiman-Sharon Feiman-NemserNemserNemserNemserNemserMandel Professor ofJewish EducationEd.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Shai FeldmanShai FeldmanShai FeldmanShai FeldmanShai FeldmanDirector of theCrown Center forMiddle East Studiesand Professor ofPoliticsPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Ruth FeldsteinRuth FeldsteinRuth FeldsteinRuth FeldsteinRuth FeldsteinVisiting AssociateProfessor in HistoryPh.D., BrownUniversity

Richard N. FellRichard N. FellRichard N. FellRichard N. FellRichard N. FellLecturer in PhysicsPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ’90

Gordon A. FellmanGordon A. FellmanGordon A. FellmanGordon A. FellmanGordon A. FellmanProfessor ofSociologyPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Henry FeltHenry FeltHenry FeltHenry FeltHenry FeltLecturer inAmerican Studies*B.A., GoddardCollege

Elizabeth EmmaElizabeth EmmaElizabeth EmmaElizabeth EmmaElizabeth EmmaFerryFerryFerryFerryFerryAssistant Professorof AnthropologyPh.D., The JohnsHopkins University

David HackettDavid HackettDavid HackettDavid HackettDavid HackettFischerFischerFischerFischerFischerUniversity Professorand Earl WarrenProfessor of HistoryPh.D., The JohnsHopkins University

József FiserJózsef FiserJózsef FiserJózsef FiserJózsef FiserAssistant Professorof PsychologyPh.D., University ofSouthern California

Sylvia BarackSylvia BarackSylvia BarackSylvia BarackSylvia BarackFishmanFishmanFishmanFishmanFishmanProfessor ofContemporary Jewryand AmericanJewish SociologyPh.D., WashingtonUniversity

Mari ChristineMari ChristineMari ChristineMari ChristineMari ChristineFitzduffFitzduffFitzduffFitzduffFitzduffProfessor ofCoexistence andDirector of theMaster’s Program inIntercommunalCoexistencePh.D., NewUniversity of Ulster

William FleschWilliam FleschWilliam FleschWilliam FleschWilliam FleschProfessor of Englishand AmericanLiteraturePh.D., CornellUniversity

Dian FoxDian FoxDian FoxDian FoxDian FoxProfessor ofSpanish,ComparativeLiterature, andWomen’s andGender StudiesPh.D., DukeUniversity

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Bruce M. FoxmanBruce M. FoxmanBruce M. FoxmanBruce M. FoxmanBruce M. FoxmanProfessor ofChemistryPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Seth FradenSeth FradenSeth FradenSeth FradenSeth FradenProfessor of PhysicsPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ’87

Matthew FraleighMatthew FraleighMatthew FraleighMatthew FraleighMatthew FraleighAssistant Professorof East AsianLiterature andCulturePh.D., HarvardUniversity

ChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeChaeRan FreezeAssociate Professorof Near Eastern andJudaic Studies andWomen’s andGender StudiesPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ’97

Gregory L. FreezeGregory L. FreezeGregory L. FreezeGregory L. FreezeGregory L. FreezeVictor andGwendolynBeinfield Professorof HistoryPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Thomas FriedmanThomas FriedmanThomas FriedmanThomas FriedmanThomas FriedmanVisiting Professor ofEconomics*M.Phil., OxfordUniversity

Elinor W. GadonElinor W. GadonElinor W. GadonElinor W. GadonElinor W. GadonLecturer inWomen’s andGender Studies*Ph.D., University ofChicago

Paul A. GarrityPaul A. GarrityPaul A. GarrityPaul A. GarrityPaul A. GarrityAssociate Professorof BiologyPh.D., CaliforniaInstitute ofTechnology

Richard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard GaskinsRichard GaskinsProskauer Chair inLaw and SocialWelfareJ.D., YaleUniversity

Christine GeffersChristine GeffersChristine GeffersChristine GeffersChristine GeffersBrowneBrowneBrowneBrowneBrowneAssistant Professorof GermanPh.D., MiddleburyCollege

Jeff GellesJeff GellesJeff GellesJeff GellesJeff GellesAron and ImreTauber Professor ofBiochemistry andMolecularPharmacologyPh.D., CaliforniaInstitute ofTechnology

Ulrich Karl GenickUlrich Karl GenickUlrich Karl GenickUlrich Karl GenickUlrich Karl GenickAssistant Professorof BiochemistryPh.D., ScrippsResearch Institute

Gautam GeorgeGautam GeorgeGautam GeorgeGautam GeorgeGautam GeorgeLecturer inEconomics*M.B.A., IndianInstitute ofManagement,Calcutta

Anne GershensonAnne GershensonAnne GershensonAnne GershensonAnne GershensonAssistant Professorof ChemistryPh.D., University ofMichigan

Ira M. GesselIra M. GesselIra M. GesselIra M. GesselIra M. GesselProfessor ofMathematics andComputer SciencePh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Michael T. GilmoreMichael T. GilmoreMichael T. GilmoreMichael T. GilmoreMichael T. GilmorePaul ProsswimmerProfessor ofAmerican LiteraturePh.D., HarvardUniversity

Alfredo GisholtAlfredo GisholtAlfredo GisholtAlfredo GisholtAlfredo GisholtAssistant Professorof Fine ArtsM.F.A., BostonUniversity

Lotus GoldbergLotus GoldbergLotus GoldbergLotus GoldbergLotus GoldbergVisiting AssistantProfessor ofLanguage andLinguisticsPh.D., McGillUniversity

Charles W. GoldenCharles W. GoldenCharles W. GoldenCharles W. GoldenCharles W. GoldenAssistant Professorof AnthropologyPh.D., University ofPennsylvania

Laura J. GoldinLaura J. GoldinLaura J. GoldinLaura J. GoldinLaura J. GoldinAssociate Professorof the Practice inthe EnvironmentalStudies Program andInternship Directorfor theEnvironmentalStudies ProgramJ.D., CornellUniversity

Edward GoldsteinEdward GoldsteinEdward GoldsteinEdward GoldsteinEdward GoldsteinAssistant Professorof MathematicsPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Benjamin Gomes-Benjamin Gomes-Benjamin Gomes-Benjamin Gomes-Benjamin Gomes-CasseresCasseresCasseresCasseresCasseresProfessor ofInternationalBusinessD.B.A., HarvardUniversity

Elena González RosElena González RosElena González RosElena González RosElena González RosLecturer in SpanishM.Phil., LiverpoolJohn MooresUniversity

Bruce GoodeBruce GoodeBruce GoodeBruce GoodeBruce GoodeAssociate Professorof Biology andRosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterPh.D., University ofCalifornia, SantaBarbara

Joshua B. GordonJoshua B. GordonJoshua B. GordonJoshua B. GordonJoshua B. GordonArtist-in-Residencein MusicM.M., JuilliardSchool

Helena GourkoHelena GourkoHelena GourkoHelena GourkoHelena GourkoLecturer inReligious StudiesPh.D., BostonUniversity

Scott A. GravinaScott A. GravinaScott A. GravinaScott A. GravinaScott A. GravinaLecturer in SpanishM.A., MiddleburyCollege

Robert S. GreenbergRobert S. GreenbergRobert S. GreenbergRobert S. GreenbergRobert S. GreenbergProfessor ofPhilosophyPh.D., University ofChicago

Leslie GriffithLeslie GriffithLeslie GriffithLeslie GriffithLeslie GriffithProfessor of BiologyPh.D.-M.D.,Stanford University

Nikolaus GrigorieffNikolaus GrigorieffNikolaus GrigorieffNikolaus GrigorieffNikolaus GrigorieffW.M. KeckAssociate Professorof Biochemistry andRosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch Center andHoward HughesMedical InstituteInvestigatorPh.D., University ofBristol

James E. HaberJames E. HaberJames E. HaberJames E. HaberJames E. HaberAbraham and EttaGoodman Professorof Biology andRosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Michael F. HaganMichael F. HaganMichael F. HaganMichael F. HaganMichael F. HaganAssistant Professorof Physics andQuantitativeBiologyPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Jane A. HaleJane A. HaleJane A. HaleJane A. HaleJane A. HaleAssociate Professorof French andComparativeLiteraturePh.D., StanfordUniversity

George J. HallGeorge J. HallGeorge J. HallGeorge J. HallGeorge J. HallAssociate Professorof EconomicsPh.D., University ofChicago

Jeffrey C. HallJeffrey C. HallJeffrey C. HallJeffrey C. HallJeffrey C. HallProfessor of Biologyand Volen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., University ofWashington

Judith HallJudith HallJudith HallJudith HallJudith HallVisiting Scholar inthe Department ofPsychology*Ph.D., HarvardUniversity

Neal HamptonNeal HamptonNeal HamptonNeal HamptonNeal HamptonAssociate Professorof the Practice ofMusic and Directorof the BrandeisUniversityOrchestra*M.M., BostonUniversity

Tona J. HangenTona J. HangenTona J. HangenTona J. HangenTona J. HangenLecturer inAmerican Studies*Ph.D., BrandeisUniversity ’99

Karen V. HansenKaren V. HansenKaren V. HansenKaren V. HansenKaren V. HansenProfessor ofSociology andWomen’s andGender StudiesPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Hollie M. HarderHollie M. HarderHollie M. HarderHollie M. HarderHollie M. HarderAssistant Professorof French, andDirector of theLanguagesPrograms, Romanceand ComparativeLiteraturePh.D., BostonUniversity

Sara HascalSara HascalSara HascalSara HascalSara HascalSenior Lecturer inHebrewM.A., HebrewCollege

Kenneth C. HayesKenneth C. HayesKenneth C. HayesKenneth C. HayesKenneth C. HayesProfessor of Biologyand Director, FosterBiomedicalResearchLaboratoriesPh.D., University ofConnecticut

Gila J. HayimGila J. HayimGila J. HayimGila J. HayimGila J. HayimAssociate Professorof SociologyPh.D., University ofPennsylvania

Lizbeth KirkLizbeth KirkLizbeth KirkLizbeth KirkLizbeth KirkHedstromHedstromHedstromHedstromHedstromProfessor ofBiochemistryPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ’85

OlmandaOlmandaOlmandaOlmandaOlmandaHernandez-GuerreroHernandez-GuerreroHernandez-GuerreroHernandez-GuerreroHernandez-GuerreroLecturer in SpanishM.A., BostonCollege

Maurice HershensonMaurice HershensonMaurice HershensonMaurice HershensonMaurice HershensonGeorge and FrancesLevin Professor ofPsychologyPh.D., YaleUniversity

Judith HerzfeldJudith HerzfeldJudith HerzfeldJudith HerzfeldJudith HerzfeldProfessor ofBiophysicalChemistryPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

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Thomas HeymanThomas HeymanThomas HeymanThomas HeymanThomas HeymanLecturer inEducation*M.Ed., University ofCambridge

Timothy J. HickeyTimothy J. HickeyTimothy J. HickeyTimothy J. HickeyTimothy J. HickeyProfessor ofComputer Scienceand Volen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., University ofChicago

Eric H. HillEric H. HillEric H. HillEric H. HillEric H. HillThe Barbara ’54 andMalcolm L.Sherman Chair,Department ofTheater ArtsM.F.A., TempleUniversity

Elaine HillerElaine HillerElaine HillerElaine HillerElaine HillerLecturer in Biologyin the GeneticCounselingProgram*M.S., BrandeisUniversity ’95

Jens HilscherJens HilscherJens HilscherJens HilscherJens HilscherAssistant Professorof Finance in theInternationalBusiness SchoolPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Donald HindleyDonald HindleyDonald HindleyDonald HindleyDonald HindleyProfessor of PoliticsPh.D., AustralianNational University

Eli HirschEli HirschEli HirschEli HirschEli HirschCharles GoldmanProfessor ofPhilosophyPh.D., New YorkUniversity

Arthur HolmbergArthur HolmbergArthur HolmbergArthur HolmbergArthur HolmbergAssociate Professorof Theater ArtsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Pengyu HongPengyu HongPengyu HongPengyu HongPengyu HongAssistant Professorof ComputerScience andNational Center forBehavioralGenomicsPh.D., University ofIllinois, Urbana-Champaign

Ivan EmilovIvan EmilovIvan EmilovIvan EmilovIvan EmilovHorozovHorozovHorozovHorozovHorozovLecturer inMathematicsPh.D., BrownUniversity

Mark L. HulliungMark L. HulliungMark L. HulliungMark L. HulliungMark L. HulliungRichard KoretProfessor of theHistory of IdeasPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Deirdre HunterDeirdre HunterDeirdre HunterDeirdre HunterDeirdre HunterLecturer inWomen’s andGender Studies*M.S.W., Universityof Connecticut,Storrs-Mansfield

Kiyoshi IgusaKiyoshi IgusaKiyoshi IgusaKiyoshi IgusaKiyoshi IgusaProfessor ofMathematicsPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Caren IrrCaren IrrCaren IrrCaren IrrCaren IrrAssociate Professorof English andAmerican LiteraturePh.D., DukeUniversity

Derek M. IsaacowitzDerek M. IsaacowitzDerek M. IsaacowitzDerek M. IsaacowitzDerek M. IsaacowitzAssistant Professorof PsychologyPh.D., University ofPennsylvania

Sherry IsraelSherry IsraelSherry IsraelSherry IsraelSherry IsraelVisiting AssociateProfessor in theHornstein Program*Ph.D., University ofCalifornia, LosAngeles

Judith A. JacksonJudith A. JacksonJudith A. JacksonJudith A. JacksonJudith A. JacksonLecturer in theGenetic CounselingProgram*M.S., BrandeisUniversity ’96

David E. JacobsonDavid E. JacobsonDavid E. JacobsonDavid E. JacobsonDavid E. JacobsonProfessor ofAnthropologyPh.D., University ofRochester

Paul JankowskiPaul JankowskiPaul JankowskiPaul JankowskiPaul JankowskiRaymond GingerProfessor of HistoryPh.D., OxfordUniversity

Gary H. JeffersonGary H. JeffersonGary H. JeffersonGary H. JeffersonGary H. JeffersonCarl MarksProfessor ofInternational Tradeand FinancePh.D., YaleUniversity

Jennifer MichelleJennifer MichelleJennifer MichelleJennifer MichelleJennifer MichelleJohnsonJohnsonJohnsonJohnsonJohnsonLecturer inMathematicsB.S., College ofWilliam & Mary

Patricia A. JohnstonPatricia A. JohnstonPatricia A. JohnstonPatricia A. JohnstonPatricia A. JohnstonProfessor ofClassical StudiesPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Jacqueline JonesJacqueline JonesJacqueline JonesJacqueline JonesJacqueline JonesTruman Professor ofAmericanCivilizationPh.D., University ofWisconsin

Peter C. JordanPeter C. JordanPeter C. JordanPeter C. JordanPeter C. JordanProfessor ofChemistryPh.D., YaleUniversity

Frauke JurgensenFrauke JurgensenFrauke JurgensenFrauke JurgensenFrauke JurgensenLecturer in Musicand PostdoctoralFellow*M.A., McGillUniversity

Lansine KabaLansine KabaLansine KabaLansine KabaLansine KabaMadeline HaasRussell VisitingProfessor of Africanand Afro-AmericanStudies*Ph.D.,NorthwesternUniversity

Charles KadushinCharles KadushinCharles KadushinCharles KadushinCharles KadushinVisiting ResearchProfessor ofSociology*Ph.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Chen KaneChen KaneChen KaneChen KaneChen KaneLecturer in PoliticsPh.D., TuftsUniversity

Peter R. KalbPeter R. KalbPeter R. KalbPeter R. KalbPeter R. KalbAssistant Professorof ContemporaryArt on the CynthiaL. and Theodore S.Berenson ChairPh.D., New YorkUniversity

Jane KamenskyJane KamenskyJane KamenskyJane KamenskyJane KamenskyAssociate Professorof American HistoryPh.D., YaleUniversity

Cornelia KammererCornelia KammererCornelia KammererCornelia KammererCornelia KammererLecturer*Ph.D., University ofChicago

William E. KapelleWilliam E. KapelleWilliam E. KapelleWilliam E. KapelleWilliam E. KapelleAssociate Professorof HistoryPh.D., University ofKansas

Edward K. KaplanEdward K. KaplanEdward K. KaplanEdward K. KaplanEdward K. KaplanKevy and HortenseKaiserman Professorin the HumanitiesPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Donald B. KatzDonald B. KatzDonald B. KatzDonald B. KatzDonald B. KatzAssistant Professorof PsychologyPh.D., IndianaUniversity

Gabriel KatzGabriel KatzGabriel KatzGabriel KatzGabriel KatzAdjunct AssociateProfessor ofMathematics*Ph.D., MoscowState University

Philip M. KeehnPhilip M. KeehnPhilip M. KeehnPhilip M. KeehnPhilip M. KeehnProfessor ofChemistryPh.D., YaleUniversity

Allan R. KeilerAllan R. KeilerAllan R. KeilerAllan R. KeilerAllan R. KeilerProfessor of MusicPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Alice A. KelikianAlice A. KelikianAlice A. KelikianAlice A. KelikianAlice A. KelikianAssociate Professorof HistoryD.Phil., OxfordUniversity

Ellen KellmanEllen KellmanEllen KellmanEllen KellmanEllen KellmanAssistant Professorof YiddishD.Phil., ColumbiaUniversity

Dorothee KernDorothee KernDorothee KernDorothee KernDorothee KernProfessor ofBiochemistry andHoward HughesMedical InstituteInvestigatorPh.D., MartinLuther University

Yumna ZahraYumna ZahraYumna ZahraYumna ZahraYumna ZahraNadezhda KhanNadezhda KhanNadezhda KhanNadezhda KhanNadezhda KhanLecturer inClassical Studies*Ph.D., UniversityCollege London

Nadia Y. KimNadia Y. KimNadia Y. KimNadia Y. KimNadia Y. KimAssistant Professorof Sociology andWomen’s andGender StudiesPh.D., University ofMichigan, AnnArbor

Reuven R.Reuven R.Reuven R.Reuven R.Reuven R.KimelmanKimelmanKimelmanKimelmanKimelmanProfessor of NearEastern and JudaicStudiesPh.D., YaleUniversity

Thomas KingThomas KingThomas KingThomas KingThomas KingAssociate Professorof English andAmerican LiteraturePh.D.,NorthwesternUniversity

Lawrence E. KirschLawrence E. KirschLawrence E. KirschLawrence E. KirschLawrence E. KirschProfessor of PhysicsPh.D., RutgersUniversity

Jytte KlausenJytte KlausenJytte KlausenJytte KlausenJytte KlausenAssociate Professorof ComparativePoliticsPh.D., New Schoolfor Social Research

Dmitry KleinbockDmitry KleinbockDmitry KleinbockDmitry KleinbockDmitry KleinbockAssociate Professorof MathematicsPh.D., YaleUniversity

Raymond KnightRaymond KnightRaymond KnightRaymond KnightRaymond KnightMortimer GryzmishProfessor of HumanRelationsPh.D., University ofMinnesota

Ann O. Koloski-Ann O. Koloski-Ann O. Koloski-Ann O. Koloski-Ann O. Koloski-OstrowOstrowOstrowOstrowOstrowAssociate Professorof Classical StudiesPh.D., University ofMichigan

Jané KondevJané KondevJané KondevJané KondevJané KondevAssociate Professorof PhysicsPh.D., CornellUniversity

Melissa Kosinski-Melissa Kosinski-Melissa Kosinski-Melissa Kosinski-Melissa Kosinski-CollinsCollinsCollinsCollinsCollinsAssistant Professorof BiologyPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

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Adrianne KrstanskyAdrianne KrstanskyAdrianne KrstanskyAdrianne KrstanskyAdrianne KrstanskyAssistant Professorof Theater ArtsM.F.A., Universityof California, SanDiego

Daniel ThomasDaniel ThomasDaniel ThomasDaniel ThomasDaniel ThomasKryderKryderKryderKryderKryderAssociate Professorof PoliticsPh.D., New Schoolfor Social Research

Margie LachmanMargie LachmanMargie LachmanMargie LachmanMargie LachmanProfessor ofPsychologyPh.D., PennsylvaniaState University

James R. LacknerJames R. LacknerJames R. LacknerJames R. LacknerJames R. LacknerMeshulam andJudith RiklisProfessor ofPhysiology andVolen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Sarah LambSarah LambSarah LambSarah LambSarah LambAssociate Professorof AnthropologyPh.D., University ofChicago

Robert V. LangeRobert V. LangeRobert V. LangeRobert V. LangeRobert V. LangeAssociate Professorof PhysicsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Susan S. LanserSusan S. LanserSusan S. LanserSusan S. LanserSusan S. LanserProfessor of English,Women’s andGender Studies andComparativeLiteraturePh.D., University ofWisconsin

Richard H. LansingRichard H. LansingRichard H. LansingRichard H. LansingRichard H. LansingProfessor of Italianand ComparativeLiteraturePh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Albion E. LawrenceAlbion E. LawrenceAlbion E. LawrenceAlbion E. LawrenceAlbion E. LawrenceAssistant Professorof PhysicsPh.D., University ofChicago

William LeahyWilliam LeahyWilliam LeahyWilliam LeahyWilliam LeahyAdjunct Professor inthe Legal StudiesProgram*J.D., HarvardUniversity

Blake LeBaronBlake LeBaronBlake LeBaronBlake LeBaronBlake LeBaronAbram L. andThelma SacharProfessor ofInternationalEconomicsPh.D., University ofChicago

Barbara LernerBarbara LernerBarbara LernerBarbara LernerBarbara LernerAdjunct AssistantProfessor in theGenetic CounselingProgram*M.S., SarahLawrence College

Marya LevensonMarya LevensonMarya LevensonMarya LevensonMarya LevensonProfessor of thePractice ofEducation andDirector of theEducation ProgramEd.D., HarvardUniversity

Sabine M. LevetSabine M. LevetSabine M. LevetSabine M. LevetSabine M. LevetSenior Lecturer inFrenchM.A., Université deParis – Sorbonne

Martin A. LevinMartin A. LevinMartin A. LevinMartin A. LevinMartin A. LevinProfessor of PoliticsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Jon A. LevisohnJon A. LevisohnJon A. LevisohnJon A. LevisohnJon A. LevisohnAssistant Professorof Jewish Educationin the Departmentof Near Eastern andJudaic Studies andAssistant AcademicDirector of theMandel Center forStudies in JewishEducationPh.D., StanfordUniversity

Avigdor LevyAvigdor LevyAvigdor LevyAvigdor LevyAvigdor LevyProfessor of NearEastern and JudaicStudiesPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Barbara LevyBarbara LevyBarbara LevyBarbara LevyBarbara LevyLecturer inComposition*Ph.D., CornellUniversity

Hong LiHong LiHong LiHong LiHong LiAssistant Professorof Economics andthe InternationalBusiness SchoolPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Bong LianBong LianBong LianBong LianBong LianProfessor ofMathematicsPh.D., YaleUniversity

Susan LichtmanSusan LichtmanSusan LichtmanSusan LichtmanSusan LichtmanAssociate Professorof Fine ArtsM.F.A., YaleUniversity

John E. LismanJohn E. LismanJohn E. LismanJohn E. LismanJohn E. LismanProfessor of Biologyand Volen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Xiaodong LiuXiaodong LiuXiaodong LiuXiaodong LiuXiaodong LiuAssistant Professorof PsychologyEd.D., HarvardUniversity

Denise LoewenguthDenise LoewenguthDenise LoewenguthDenise LoewenguthDenise LoewenguthArtist-in-Residencein Theater ArtsDiploma, HauteCouture, Strasbourg,France

Ralph LombregliaRalph LombregliaRalph LombregliaRalph LombregliaRalph LombregliaFannie HurstWriter-in-Residence*M.A., The JohnsHopkins University

Susan T. LovettSusan T. LovettSusan T. LovettSusan T. LovettSusan T. LovettProfessor of Biologyand Rosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

John M. LowensteinJohn M. LowensteinJohn M. LowensteinJohn M. LowensteinJohn M. LowensteinProfessor ofBiochemistryPh.D., University ofLondon

Mary LowryMary LowryMary LowryMary LowryMary LowryArtist-in-Residencein Theater ArtsM.F.A., OhioUniversity

Joseph E.B. LumbardJoseph E.B. LumbardJoseph E.B. LumbardJoseph E.B. LumbardJoseph E.B. LumbardAssistant Professorof Classical IslamPh.D., YaleUniversity

Richard Lyman, Jr.Richard Lyman, Jr.Richard Lyman, Jr.Richard Lyman, Jr.Richard Lyman, Jr.Lecturer in EastAsian Studies*Ph.D., HarvardUniversity

Harry G. MairsonHarry G. MairsonHarry G. MairsonHarry G. MairsonHarry G. MairsonProfessor ofComputer Scienceand Volen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., StanfordUniversity

Kanan MohamedKanan MohamedKanan MohamedKanan MohamedKanan MohamedMakiyaMakiyaMakiyaMakiyaMakiyaSylvia K. HassenfeldProfessor of Islamicand Middle EasternStudies*M.S., London Schoolof Economics

Sophia MalamudSophia MalamudSophia MalamudSophia MalamudSophia MalamudAssistant Professorof Language andLinguisticsB.A., University ofPennsylvania

Joan M. MalingJoan M. MalingJoan M. MalingJoan M. MalingJoan M. MalingProfessor ofLinguistics andVolen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

James MandrellJames MandrellJames MandrellJames MandrellJames MandrellAssociate Professorof Spanish,ComparativeLiterature, Women’sand Gender Studiesand Film StudiesPh.D., The JohnsHopkins University

Catherine L. MannCatherine L. MannCatherine L. MannCatherine L. MannCatherine L. MannProfessor ofInternationalEconomics andFinancePh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Mingus UlyssesMingus UlyssesMingus UlyssesMingus UlyssesMingus UlyssesMappsMappsMappsMappsMappsFlorence Levy KayFellow in UrbanPolitics andLecturer in Africanand Afro-AmericanStudies and PoliticsPh.D., CornellUniversity

Eve E. MarderEve E. MarderEve E. MarderEve E. MarderEve E. MarderVictor andGwendolynBeinfield Professorof Neuroscience andVolen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., University ofCalifornia, SanDiego

Timothy MartinTimothy MartinTimothy MartinTimothy MartinTimothy MartinLecturer inEconomicsPh.D., BrandeisUniversity

Alan L. MayerAlan L. MayerAlan L. MayerAlan L. MayerAlan L. MayerProfessor ofMathematicsPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Joy MazumdarJoy MazumdarJoy MazumdarJoy MazumdarJoy MazumdarVisiting AssistantProfessor ofEconomicsPh.D., University ofMichigan

Stephen McCauleyStephen McCauleyStephen McCauleyStephen McCauleyStephen McCauleyWriter-in-Residencein Creative Writing*M.F.A., ColumbiaUniversity

Charles McClendonCharles McClendonCharles McClendonCharles McClendonCharles McClendonProfessor of FineArtsPh.D., New YorkUniversity

Rachel McCullochRachel McCullochRachel McCullochRachel McCullochRachel McCullochRosen FamilyProfessor ofInternationalFinancePh.D., University ofChicago

Michael McGradeMichael McGradeMichael McGradeMichael McGradeMichael McGradeAssistant Professorof MusicPh.D., University ofChicago

Sarah McGrathSarah McGrathSarah McGrathSarah McGrathSarah McGrathAssistant Professorof PhilosophyPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Janet McIntoshJanet McIntoshJanet McIntoshJanet McIntoshJanet McIntoshAssistant Professorof AnthropologyPh.D., University ofMichigan

Nathalie McIntoshNathalie McIntoshNathalie McIntoshNathalie McIntoshNathalie McIntoshAssistant Professorof Biology and Co-Director of theGenetic CounselingProgram*M.S., McGillUniversity

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William McKayWilliam McKayWilliam McKayWilliam McKayWilliam McKayLecturer in TheaterArts*B.A., Boston College

Ryan McKittrickRyan McKittrickRyan McKittrickRyan McKittrickRyan McKittrickLecturer in TheaterArts*M.F.A., Moscow ArtTheatre School

Eileen McNamaraEileen McNamaraEileen McNamaraEileen McNamaraEileen McNamaraLecturer inJournalism*M.S., ColumbiaUniversity

Sarah MeadSarah MeadSarah MeadSarah MeadSarah MeadAssociate Professorof the Practice ofMusic and Director,Early MusicEnsemble*D.M.A., StanfordUniversity

Raysa MederosRaysa MederosRaysa MederosRaysa MederosRaysa MederosLecturer in SpanishDiploma, InstitutoSuperior Pedagógicode LenguasExtranjeras PabloLafargue

Margo MelnicoveMargo MelnicoveMargo MelnicoveMargo MelnicoveMargo MelnicoveLecturer inAmerican Studies*M.Ed., University ofIllinois

Nidhiya MenonNidhiya MenonNidhiya MenonNidhiya MenonNidhiya MenonAssistant Professorof EconomicsPh.D., BrownUniversity

David MerskyDavid MerskyDavid MerskyDavid MerskyDavid MerskyLecturer in JewishPhilanthropy andFundraising,Hornstein Program*M.H.L., HebrewUnion JewishInstitute of Religion

Robert B. MeyerRobert B. MeyerRobert B. MeyerRobert B. MeyerRobert B. MeyerProfessor of Physicsand Volen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Christopher MillerChristopher MillerChristopher MillerChristopher MillerChristopher MillerProfessor ofBiochemistry andHoward HughesMedical InstituteInvestigatorPh.D., University ofPennsylvania

Laura J. MillerLaura J. MillerLaura J. MillerLaura J. MillerLaura J. MillerAssistant Professorof SociologyPh.D., University ofCalifornia, SanDiego

Paul MillerPaul MillerPaul MillerPaul MillerPaul MillerLecturer in Biology*Ph.D., University ofBristol

Robin Feuer MillerRobin Feuer MillerRobin Feuer MillerRobin Feuer MillerRobin Feuer MillerEdytha Macy GrossProfessor ofHumanitiesPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Teresa VannTeresa VannTeresa VannTeresa VannTeresa VannMitchellMitchellMitchellMitchellMitchellAdjunct AssistantProfessor ofPsychology*Ph.D., IndianaUniversity

Andrew L. MolinskyAndrew L. MolinskyAndrew L. MolinskyAndrew L. MolinskyAndrew L. MolinskyAssistant Professorin the BrandeisInternationalBusiness SchoolPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Robert O. MoodyRobert O. MoodyRobert O. MoodyRobert O. MoodyRobert O. MoodyBlanche, Barbaraand Irving LaurieChair in TheaterArtsB.A., WashingtonUniversity

Melissa MooreMelissa MooreMelissa MooreMelissa MooreMelissa MooreAssociate Professorof Biochemistry andHoward HughesMedical InstituteInvestigatorPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Tamar MoradTamar MoradTamar MoradTamar MoradTamar MoradLecturer inAmerican Studies*B.A., The JohnsHopkins University

Deborah MoriartyDeborah MoriartyDeborah MoriartyDeborah MoriartyDeborah MoriartyLecturer inEducation*M.A., University ofConnecticut, Storrs-Mansfield

James R. MorrisJames R. MorrisJames R. MorrisJames R. MorrisJames R. MorrisAssistant Professorof BiologyPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Bradley J. MorrisonBradley J. MorrisonBradley J. MorrisonBradley J. MorrisonBradley J. MorrisonAssistant Professorof Management inthe InternationalBusiness SchoolPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Janet MorrisonJanet MorrisonJanet MorrisonJanet MorrisonJanet MorrisonArtist-in-Residencein Theater ArtsM.F.A., TempleUniversity

Paul A. MorrisonPaul A. MorrisonPaul A. MorrisonPaul A. MorrisonPaul A. MorrisonProfessor of Englishand AmericanLiteraturePh.D., University ofToronto

Leonard C.Leonard C.Leonard C.Leonard C.Leonard C.MuellnerMuellnerMuellnerMuellnerMuellnerProfessor ofClassical StudiesPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Yitzhak NakashYitzhak NakashYitzhak NakashYitzhak NakashYitzhak NakashAssociate Professorof Modern MiddleEastern StudiesPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Mary Nasielskier deMary Nasielskier deMary Nasielskier deMary Nasielskier deMary Nasielskier deBurstinBurstinBurstinBurstinBurstinLecturer in SpanishM.A., University ofCosta Rica

Marisol NegrónMarisol NegrónMarisol NegrónMarisol NegrónMarisol NegrónFlorence Levy KayFellow in LatinoStudies and Lecturerin Romance andComparativeLiterature and LatinAmerican andLatino StudiesM.A., StanfordUniversity

Sacha NelsonSacha NelsonSacha NelsonSacha NelsonSacha NelsonProfessor of BiologyPh.D.-M.D.,University ofCalifornia, SanDiego

Daniela NicastroDaniela NicastroDaniela NicastroDaniela NicastroDaniela NicastroAssistant Professorof BiologyPh.D., LudwigMaximiliansUniversity ofMunich

Robert NieskeRobert NieskeRobert NieskeRobert NieskeRobert NieskeArtist-in-Residencein Music andDirector, JazzEnsemble*M.M., New EnglandConservatory

Alice A. NobleAlice A. NobleAlice A. NobleAlice A. NobleAlice A. NobleSenior Lecturer inthe Legal StudiesProgram*M.P.H., HarvardUniversity

Wellington W.Wellington W.Wellington W.Wellington W.Wellington W.NyangoniNyangoniNyangoniNyangoniNyangoniProfessor of Africanand Afro-AmericanStudiesPh.D., HowardUniversity

Andrew OlendzkiAndrew OlendzkiAndrew OlendzkiAndrew OlendzkiAndrew OlendzkiLecturer inReligious Studies*Ph.D., University ofLancaster

James D. OlesenJames D. OlesenJames D. OlesenJames D. OlesenJames D. OlesenProfessor of MusicD.M.A., Universityof Michigan

Daniel D. OprianDaniel D. OprianDaniel D. OprianDaniel D. OprianDaniel D. OprianLouis and BessieRosenfield Professorof Biochemistry andVolen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., University ofMichigan

Timothy T. OrwigTimothy T. OrwigTimothy T. OrwigTimothy T. OrwigTimothy T. OrwigLecturer in FineArts*M.A., BostonUniversity

Carol L. OslerCarol L. OslerCarol L. OslerCarol L. OslerCarol L. OslerAssociate Professorof FinancePh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Jessie Ann OwensJessie Ann OwensJessie Ann OwensJessie Ann OwensJessie Ann OwensAdjunt Professor ofMusic*Ph.D., PrincetonUniversity

Oleg ViktorovichOleg ViktorovichOleg ViktorovichOleg ViktorovichOleg ViktorovichOzerovOzerovOzerovOzerovOzerovAssistant Professorof ChemistryPh.D., University ofKentucky

Susan F. ParkerSusan F. ParkerSusan F. ParkerSusan F. ParkerSusan F. ParkerAssociate Professorof Mathematics andElementaryMathematicsCoordinatorPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ’94

Richard J.Richard J.Richard J.Richard J.Richard J.ParmentierParmentierParmentierParmentierParmentierProfessor ofAnthropologyPh.D., University ofChicago

Nili PearlmutterNili PearlmutterNili PearlmutterNili PearlmutterNili PearlmutterLecturer inEducation*M.A., WheelockCollege

Lee KennedyLee KennedyLee KennedyLee KennedyLee KennedyPenningtonPenningtonPenningtonPenningtonPenningtonFlorence Levy KayFellow in Japaneseand Korean Historyand Lecturer inHistory and EastAsian StudiesPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Irene MaxineIrene MaxineIrene MaxineIrene MaxineIrene MaxinePepperbergPepperbergPepperbergPepperbergPepperbergAdjunct AssociateProfessor ofPsychology*Ph.D., HarvardUniversity

Angela Maria Pérez-Angela Maria Pérez-Angela Maria Pérez-Angela Maria Pérez-Angela Maria Pérez-MejíaMejíaMejíaMejíaMejíaAssociate Professorof Latin AmericanLiterature andWomen’s andGender StudiesPh.D., StateUniversity of NewYork at Stony Brook

Dan L. PerlmanDan L. PerlmanDan L. PerlmanDan L. PerlmanDan L. PerlmanAssociate Professorof BiologyPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Peter A. PetriPeter A. PetriPeter A. PetriPeter A. PetriPeter A. PetriCarl ShapiroProfessor ofInternationalFinancePh.D., HarvardUniversity

Gregory A. PetskoGregory A. PetskoGregory A. PetskoGregory A. PetskoGregory A. PetskoGyula and KaticaTauber Professor ofBiochemistry andMolecularPharmacodynamicsand Director,Rosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterD.Phil., OxfordUniversity

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John PlotzJohn PlotzJohn PlotzJohn PlotzJohn PlotzAssociate Professorof English andAmerican LiteraturePh.D., HarvardUniversity

Susan S. PochapskySusan S. PochapskySusan S. PochapskySusan S. PochapskySusan S. PochapskyAssociate ResearchProfessor ofChemistryPh.D., University ofIllinois

Thomas PochapskyThomas PochapskyThomas PochapskyThomas PochapskyThomas PochapskyProfessor ofChemistry,Biochemistry andMember of theRosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterPh.D., University ofIllinois

Jordan PollackJordan PollackJordan PollackJordan PollackJordan PollackProfessor ofComputer Scienceand Volen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., University ofIllinois

Antony PolonskyAntony PolonskyAntony PolonskyAntony PolonskyAntony PolonskyAlbert AbramsonProfessor ofHolocaust StudiesD.Phil., OxfordUniversity

Bonit PorathBonit PorathBonit PorathBonit PorathBonit PorathSenior Lecturer inHebrewM.A., HebrewCollege

David PowelstockDavid PowelstockDavid PowelstockDavid PowelstockDavid PowelstockAssistant Professorof Russian Languageand LiteraturePh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Joan L. PressJoan L. PressJoan L. PressJoan L. PressJoan L. PressAssociate Professorof Biology andRosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterPh.D., University ofPennsylvania

Emmett G. PriceEmmett G. PriceEmmett G. PriceEmmett G. PriceEmmett G. PriceAdjunct AssistantProfessor of Africanand Afro-AmericanStudies*Ph.D., University ofPittsburgh

James PustejovskyJames PustejovskyJames PustejovskyJames PustejovskyJames PustejovskyProfessor ofComputer Scienceand Volen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., University ofMassachusetts,Amherst

Laura QuinneyLaura QuinneyLaura QuinneyLaura QuinneyLaura QuinneyAssociate Professorof English andAmerican LiteraturePh.D., CornellUniversity

David RakowskiDavid RakowskiDavid RakowskiDavid RakowskiDavid RakowskiWalter W.Naumburg Professorof CompositionPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Michael RandallMichael RandallMichael RandallMichael RandallMichael RandallAssociate Professorof French andComparativeLiteraturePh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Esther RatnerEsther RatnerEsther RatnerEsther RatnerEsther RatnerAssistant Professorof FrenchPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ’81

Benjamin C.I. RavidBenjamin C.I. RavidBenjamin C.I. RavidBenjamin C.I. RavidBenjamin C.I. RavidJennie and MayerWeisman Professorof Jewish HistoryPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Mary Ruth RayMary Ruth RayMary Ruth RayMary Ruth RayMary Ruth RayArtist-in-Residencein MusicB.M., StateUniversity of NewYork at Purchase

Joseph B. ReimerJoseph B. ReimerJoseph B. ReimerJoseph B. ReimerJoseph B. ReimerAssociate Professor,Hornstein ProgramEd.D., HarvardUniversity

Shulamit T.Shulamit T.Shulamit T.Shulamit T.Shulamit T.ReinharzReinharzReinharzReinharzReinharzJacob S. PotofskyProfessor ofSociology, Directorof the Hassah-Brandeis Institute,and Director of theWomen’s StudiesResearch CenterPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ’77

Arthur H. Reis, Jr.Arthur H. Reis, Jr.Arthur H. Reis, Jr.Arthur H. Reis, Jr.Arthur H. Reis, Jr.Lecturer inChemistry*Ph.D., HarvardUniversity

Robert R. ReitanoRobert R. ReitanoRobert R. ReitanoRobert R. ReitanoRobert R. ReitanoProfessor of thePractice in FinancePh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Ruibao RenRuibao RenRuibao RenRuibao RenRuibao RenAssociate Professorof Biology andRosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Lúcia Teresa ReyesLúcia Teresa ReyesLúcia Teresa ReyesLúcia Teresa ReyesLúcia Teresa Reyesde Deude Deude Deude Deude DeuLecturer in SpanishM.A., StateUniversity of NewYork at Syracuse

Nir RikmanNir RikmanNir RikmanNir RikmanNir RikmanLecturer in Hebrew*B.A., University ofHaifa

Miles RindMiles RindMiles RindMiles RindMiles RindVisiting Scholar inEnglish andAmericanLiterature*Ph.D., University ofChicago

Dagmar RingeDagmar RingeDagmar RingeDagmar RingeDagmar RingeProfessor ofBiochemistry,Chemistry, andRosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterPh.D., BostonUniversity

Vardit RingvaldVardit RingvaldVardit RingvaldVardit RingvaldVardit RingvaldAssistant Professorof Hebrew andDirector of Hebrewand ArabicLanguagesPh.D., LesleyCollege

David RintellDavid RintellDavid RintellDavid RintellDavid RintellAdjunct AssociateProfessor in theGenetic CounselingProgram*Ed.D., BostonUniversity

Sharon Pucker RivoSharon Pucker RivoSharon Pucker RivoSharon Pucker RivoSharon Pucker RivoAdjunct AssociateProfessor of JewishFilm*M.A., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

David H. RobertsDavid H. RobertsDavid H. RobertsDavid H. RobertsDavid H. RobertsWilliam R. Kenan,Jr. Professor ofAstrophysicsPh.D., StanfordUniversity

Patricia RochePatricia RochePatricia RochePatricia RochePatricia RocheAdjunct AssistantProfessor of GeneticCounseling*J.D., Franklin PierceLaw Center

Hayden RochsonHayden RochsonHayden RochsonHayden RochsonHayden RochsonLecturer in Italian*M.A., BostonCollege

Dirck RooseveltDirck RooseveltDirck RooseveltDirck RooseveltDirck RooseveltAssociate Professorof Education,Assistant Directorof the EducationProgram, Director ofthe MATPh.D., MichiganState University

Michael RosbashMichael RosbashMichael RosbashMichael RosbashMichael RosbashProfessor of Biology,Howard HughesMedical InstituteInvestigator, andVolen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Timothy L. RoseTimothy L. RoseTimothy L. RoseTimothy L. RoseTimothy L. RoseVisiting Professor ofChemistry*Ph.D., YaleUniversity

Fernando J.Fernando J.Fernando J.Fernando J.Fernando J.RosenbergRosenbergRosenbergRosenbergRosenbergAssociate Professorof Latin AmericanLiterature andCulturePh.D., The JohnsHopkins University

George W. RossGeorge W. RossGeorge W. RossGeorge W. RossGeorge W. RossHillquit Professor ofLabor and SocialThought andDirector, Center forGerman andEuropean StudiesPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Edward RossiterEdward RossiterEdward RossiterEdward RossiterEdward RossiterLecturer inEducation*M.Ed., HarvardUniversity

Daniel RubermanDaniel RubermanDaniel RubermanDaniel RubermanDaniel RubermanProfessor ofMathematicsPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Gordon P. RueschGordon P. RueschGordon P. RueschGordon P. RueschGordon P. RueschLecturer inComposition*B.A., University ofMassachusetts,Amherst

Hsiao-wei WangHsiao-wei WangHsiao-wei WangHsiao-wei WangHsiao-wei WangRupprechtRupprechtRupprechtRupprechtRupprechtLecturer inChinese*M.A., University ofIowa

Abdel Monem SaidAbdel Monem SaidAbdel Monem SaidAbdel Monem SaidAbdel Monem SaidAlyAlyAlyAlyAlyLecturer in Politics*Ph.D., NorthernIllinois University

Azadeh SamadaniAzadeh SamadaniAzadeh SamadaniAzadeh SamadaniAzadeh SamadaniAssistant Professorof PhysicsPh.D., ClarkUniversity

Jerry SametJerry SametJerry SametJerry SametJerry SametAssociate Professorof PhilosophyPh.D., CityUniversity of NewYork

Paroma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalAssistant Professorof EconomicsPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Irvine

Jonathan D. SarnaJonathan D. SarnaJonathan D. SarnaJonathan D. SarnaJonathan D. SarnaJoseph H. and BelleR. Braun Professorof American JewishHistoryPh.D., YaleUniversity

Theodore M. SassonTheodore M. SassonTheodore M. SassonTheodore M. SassonTheodore M. SassonVisiting AssociateResearch Professorof Sociology*Ph.D., BostonCollege

EllenEllenEllenEllenEllenSchattschneiderSchattschneiderSchattschneiderSchattschneiderSchattschneiderAssociate Professorof Anthropology andWomen’s andGender StudiesPh.D., University ofChicago

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Gretchen SchneiderGretchen SchneiderGretchen SchneiderGretchen SchneiderGretchen SchneiderAdjunct Instructorin the GeneticCounselingProgram*M.S., SarahLawrence College

Howard J. SchnitzerHoward J. SchnitzerHoward J. SchnitzerHoward J. SchnitzerHoward J. SchnitzerEdward andGertrude SwartzProfessor ofTheoretical PhysicsPh.D., University ofRochester

John E. SchreckerJohn E. SchreckerJohn E. SchreckerJohn E. SchreckerJohn E. SchreckerProfessor of HistoryPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Marlene SchultzMarlene SchultzMarlene SchultzMarlene SchultzMarlene SchultzLecturer andDirector of FieldWork, HornsteinProgramM.S., Lesley College

Gerald W. SchwarzGerald W. SchwarzGerald W. SchwarzGerald W. SchwarzGerald W. SchwarzProfessor ofMathematicsPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Nancy J. ScottNancy J. ScottNancy J. ScottNancy J. ScottNancy J. ScottAssociate Professorof Fine ArtsPh.D., New YorkUniversity

Hiroko SekinoHiroko SekinoHiroko SekinoHiroko SekinoHiroko SekinoSenior Lecturer inJapaneseM.Ed., BostonUniversity

Robert W. SekulerRobert W. SekulerRobert W. SekulerRobert W. SekulerRobert W. SekulerLouis and FrancesSalvage Professor ofPsychology andVolen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., BrownUniversity

Piali SenguptaPiali SenguptaPiali SenguptaPiali SenguptaPiali SenguptaAssociate Professorof Neurobiology andVolen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Paola ServinoPaola ServinoPaola ServinoPaola ServinoPaola ServinoSenior Lecturer inItalianM.A., University ofNaples

Rashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarAssistant Professorof EconomicsPh.D., University ofCalifornia, SantaCruz

Beth Rosen SheidleyBeth Rosen SheidleyBeth Rosen SheidleyBeth Rosen SheidleyBeth Rosen SheidleyAssociate Professorof the Practice andCo-Director ofResearch andProfessionalDevelopment in theGenetic CounselingProgram*M.S., BrandeisUniversity ’94

Yuan-Yuan ShenYuan-Yuan ShenYuan-Yuan ShenYuan-Yuan ShenYuan-Yuan ShenLecturer inEconomics*L.L.M., Harvard LawSchool

Eugene R. SheppardEugene R. SheppardEugene R. SheppardEugene R. SheppardEugene R. SheppardAssociate Professorof Modern JewishHistory andThoughtPh.D., University ofCalifornia, LosAngeles

Aurora ShermanAurora ShermanAurora ShermanAurora ShermanAurora ShermanAssistant Professorof PsychologyPh.D., University ofMichigan

Susan ShevitzSusan ShevitzSusan ShevitzSusan ShevitzSusan ShevitzAssociate Professorof Jewish Educationin the HornsteinProgramPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Thomas PinerosThomas PinerosThomas PinerosThomas PinerosThomas PinerosShieldsShieldsShieldsShieldsShieldsLecturer inSociology*M.A., TuftsUniversity

Esther ShorrEsther ShorrEsther ShorrEsther ShorrEsther ShorrSenior Lecturer inHebrewM.A., HebrewCollege

Sara ShostakSara ShostakSara ShostakSara ShostakSara ShostakAssistant Professorof SociologyPh.D., University ofCalifornia

Liuba ShriraLiuba ShriraLiuba ShriraLiuba ShriraLiuba ShriraAssociate Professorof ComputerSciencePh.D., Technion -Israel Institute ofTechnology

Richard SilbermanRichard SilbermanRichard SilbermanRichard SilbermanRichard SilbermanAssistant Provostand Lecturer inPhilosophyPh.D., BostonUniversity

Neil E. SimisterNeil E. SimisterNeil E. SimisterNeil E. SimisterNeil E. SimisterAssociate Professorof MolecularBiology andRosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterD.Phil., OxfordUniversity

Harleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen SinghHarleen SinghAssistant Professorof German, Russian,and AsianLanguages andLiterature, andWomen’s andGender StudiesPh.D., University ofCalifornia, SanDiego

Carmen SirianniCarmen SirianniCarmen SirianniCarmen SirianniCarmen SirianniProfessor ofSociologyPh.D., StateUniversity of NewYork, Binghamton

Theodore R. SizerTheodore R. SizerTheodore R. SizerTheodore R. SizerTheodore R. SizerVisiting Professor ofEducationPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Dawn M.Dawn M.Dawn M.Dawn M.Dawn M.SkorczewskiSkorczewskiSkorczewskiSkorczewskiSkorczewskiDirector ofUniversity Writingand AssociateProfessor of Englishand AmericanLiteraturePh.D., RutgersUniversity

Marion SmileyMarion SmileyMarion SmileyMarion SmileyMarion SmileyJ.P. Morgan ChaseProfessor of EthicsPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Ellen SmithEllen SmithEllen SmithEllen SmithEllen SmithLecturer in theHornstein Programin JewishProfessionalLeadership and theDepartment of NearEastern and JudaicStudiesPh.D., BostonUniversity

Faith SmithFaith SmithFaith SmithFaith SmithFaith SmithAssociate Professorof African and Afro-American Studiesand English andAmerican LiteraturePh.D., DukeUniversity

Barry B. SniderBarry B. SniderBarry B. SniderBarry B. SniderBarry B. SniderCharles A. BreskinProfessor of OrganicChemistryPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Govind P.Govind P.Govind P.Govind P.Govind P.SreenivasanSreenivasanSreenivasanSreenivasanSreenivasanAssociate Professorof HistoryPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Daniel StepnerDaniel StepnerDaniel StepnerDaniel StepnerDaniel StepnerArtist-in-Residencein MusicD.M.A., YaleUniversity

Susan StibelSusan StibelSusan StibelSusan StibelSusan StibelLecturer inEducation*M.A., SimmonsCollege

Melissa StimellMelissa StimellMelissa StimellMelissa StimellMelissa StimellAssociate Professorof the Practice inLegal Studies*J.D., BostonUniversity

Joan M. StolerJoan M. StolerJoan M. StolerJoan M. StolerJoan M. StolerAdjunct Professor inthe GeneticCounselingProgram*M.D., ColumbiaUniversity

James A. StorerJames A. StorerJames A. StorerJames A. StorerJames A. StorerProfessor ofComputer Scienceand Volen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Ibrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataIbrahim SundiataSamuel and AugustaSpector Professor ofHistoryPh.D.,NorthwesternUniversity

Ramie TargoffRamie TargoffRamie TargoffRamie TargoffRamie TargoffAssociate Professorof English andAmerican LiteraturePh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Daniel Stern TerrisDaniel Stern TerrisDaniel Stern TerrisDaniel Stern TerrisDaniel Stern TerrisLecturer inAmerican Studiesand Peace, Conflictand Coexistence*Ph.D., HarvardUniversity

Elizabeth TerryElizabeth TerryElizabeth TerryElizabeth TerryElizabeth TerryAssociate Professorof the Practice ofTheater ArtsB.F.A., University ofWisconsin

Andreas TeuberAndreas TeuberAndreas TeuberAndreas TeuberAndreas TeuberAssociate Professorof PhilosophyPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Ralph A. Thaxton,Ralph A. Thaxton,Ralph A. Thaxton,Ralph A. Thaxton,Ralph A. Thaxton,Jr.Jr.Jr.Jr.Jr.Professor of PoliticsPh.D., University ofWisconsin

Eva T. ThorneEva T. ThorneEva T. ThorneEva T. ThorneEva T. ThorneMeyer and W.Walter JaffeAssistant Professorof PoliticsPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Yoko TotsuYoko TotsuYoko TotsuYoko TotsuYoko TotsuLecturer inJapanese*M.A., University ofMassachusetts,Amherst

Patricia TovarPatricia TovarPatricia TovarPatricia TovarPatricia TovarAssistant Professorof Economics and inthe InternationalBusiness SchoolPh.D., University ofMaryland, CollegePark

S. Ilan TroenS. Ilan TroenS. Ilan TroenS. Ilan TroenS. Ilan TroenKarl, Harry andHelen StollProfessor of IsraelStudiesPh.D., University ofChicago

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Judith E. TsipisJudith E. TsipisJudith E. TsipisJudith E. TsipisJudith E. TsipisProfessor of Biologyand Director,Genetic CounselingProgramPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Kosta TsipisKosta TsipisKosta TsipisKosta TsipisKosta TsipisAdjunct Professor ofEnvironmentalStudies*Ph.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Patricia TunPatricia TunPatricia TunPatricia TunPatricia TunAdjunct AssociateProfessor ofPsychology*Ph.D., GeorgiaInstitute ofTechnology

Gina G. TurrigianoGina G. TurrigianoGina G. TurrigianoGina G. TurrigianoGina G. TurrigianoProfessor of Biologyand Volen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., University ofCalifornia, SanDiego

Thomas R. TuttleThomas R. TuttleThomas R. TuttleThomas R. TuttleThomas R. TuttleProfessor ofChemistryPh.D., WashingtonUniversity

Jonathan W.Jonathan W.Jonathan W.Jonathan W.Jonathan W.UnglaubUnglaubUnglaubUnglaubUnglaubAssistant Professorof Fine ArtsPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Javier UrcidJavier UrcidJavier UrcidJavier UrcidJavier UrcidAssociate Professorof AnthropologyPh.D., YaleUniversity

Pierre VanPierre VanPierre VanPierre VanPierre VanMoerbekeMoerbekeMoerbekeMoerbekeMoerbekeVisiting Professor ofMathematics*Ph.D., RockefellerUniversity

Lila VeissidLila VeissidLila VeissidLila VeissidLila VeissidLecturer in Hebrew*M.A., New YorkUniversity

Rachel C. VieuxRachel C. VieuxRachel C. VieuxRachel C. VieuxRachel C. VieuxLecturer in Spanish*M.S., EmersonCollege

Martine C. VoiretMartine C. VoiretMartine C. VoiretMartine C. VoiretMartine C. VoiretLecturer in FrenchPh.D., The JohnsHopkins University

Jennifer VonJennifer VonJennifer VonJennifer VonJennifer VonMayrhauserMayrhauserMayrhauserMayrhauserMayrhauserAdjunct Professor ofthe Practice ofTheater Arts*B.S., NorthwesternUniversity

Sabine von MeringSabine von MeringSabine von MeringSabine von MeringSabine von MeringAssistant Professorof GermanPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Davis

Cheryl L. WalkerCheryl L. WalkerCheryl L. WalkerCheryl L. WalkerCheryl L. WalkerAssistant Professorof Classical StudiesPh.D., University ofNorth Carolina

Robert E. WalshRobert E. WalshRobert E. WalshRobert E. WalshRobert E. WalshAdjunct AssociateProfessor of thePractice of TheaterArts*M.F.A., PurdueUniversity

Lisa L. WaltersLisa L. WaltersLisa L. WaltersLisa L. WaltersLisa L. WaltersLecturer in FrenchPh.D., BrownUniversity

Xiao-Jing WangXiao-Jing WangXiao-Jing WangXiao-Jing WangXiao-Jing WangAdjunct Professor ofBiology*Ph.D., UniversitéLibre de Bruxelles

Xin WangXin WangXin WangXin WangXin WangAssistant Professorof Marketing in theInternationalBusiness SchoolPh.D., Carnegie-Mellon University

Lawrence J. WanghLawrence J. WanghLawrence J. WanghLawrence J. WanghLawrence J. WanghAssociate Professorof BiologyPh.D., RockefellerUniversity

John F.C. WardleJohn F.C. WardleJohn F.C. WardleJohn F.C. WardleJohn F.C. WardleProfessor ofAstrophysicsPh.D., University ofManchester

Joseph M. WardwellJoseph M. WardwellJoseph M. WardwellJoseph M. WardwellJoseph M. WardwellAssistant Professorof Fine Arts andPost-BaccalaureateProgramCoordinatorM.F.A., BostonUniversity

Malcolm W. WatsonMalcolm W. WatsonMalcolm W. WatsonMalcolm W. WatsonMalcolm W. WatsonProfessor ofPsychologyPh.D., University ofDenver

Marc WeinbergMarc WeinbergMarc WeinbergMarc WeinbergMarc WeinbergAdjunct AssistantProfessor ofEnglish*M.F.A., Universityof California, LosAngeles

Hermann F.Hermann F.Hermann F.Hermann F.Hermann F.WellensteinWellensteinWellensteinWellensteinWellensteinAssociate Professorof PhysicsPh.D., University ofTexas, Austin

Michael WelteMichael WelteMichael WelteMichael WelteMichael WelteAssistant Professorof Biology andRosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterPh.D., University ofChicago

Michaele WhelanMichaele WhelanMichaele WhelanMichaele WhelanMichaele WhelanAssociate Provostfor Academic Affairsand Lecturer inEnglish andAmerican LiteraturePh.D., HarvardUniversity

Kalpana P. WhiteKalpana P. WhiteKalpana P. WhiteKalpana P. WhiteKalpana P. WhiteProfessor of Biologyand Volen NationalCenter for ComplexSystemsPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Stephen J. WhitfieldStephen J. WhitfieldStephen J. WhitfieldStephen J. WhitfieldStephen J. WhitfieldMax RichterProfessor ofAmericanCivilizationPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ’72

Michael WillrichMichael WillrichMichael WillrichMichael WillrichMichael WillrichAssociate Professorof HistoryPh.D., University ofChicago

David S. WilsonDavid S. WilsonDavid S. WilsonDavid S. WilsonDavid S. WilsonLecturer in TheaterArtsB.S., Regent’sCollege

Arthur WingfieldArthur WingfieldArthur WingfieldArthur WingfieldArthur WingfieldNancy Lurie MarksProfessor ofNeuroscience andDirector, VolenNational Center forComplex SystemsD.Phil., OxfordUniversity

Jerome WodinskyJerome WodinskyJerome WodinskyJerome WodinskyJerome WodinskyAssociate Professorof PsychologyPh.D., University ofTexas

Steven B. WolffSteven B. WolffSteven B. WolffSteven B. WolffSteven B. WolffLecturer inPsychologyD.B.A., BostonUniversity

Peter WollPeter WollPeter WollPeter WollPeter WollProfessor of PoliticsPh.D., CornellUniversity

Aida Yuen WongAida Yuen WongAida Yuen WongAida Yuen WongAida Yuen WongAssociate Professorof Fine ArtsPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Aaron S. WorthAaron S. WorthAaron S. WorthAaron S. WorthAaron S. WorthAdjunct AssistantProfessor ofEnglish*Ph.D., BrandeisUniversity ’04

David PearsonDavid PearsonDavid PearsonDavid PearsonDavid PearsonWrightWrightWrightWrightWrightProfessor of Bibleand the AncientNear EastPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Ellen J. WrightEllen J. WrightEllen J. WrightEllen J. WrightEllen J. WrightLecturer inPsychologyPh.D., University ofIowa

BrandeisBrandeisBrandeisBrandeisBrandeisInternationalInternationalInternationalInternationalInternationalBusiness SchoolBusiness SchoolBusiness SchoolBusiness SchoolBusiness School

Alexander AikensAlexander AikensAlexander AikensAlexander AikensAlexander AikensAdjunct Professor*J.D., NortheasternUniversity

Christopher B. Christopher B. Christopher B. Christopher B. Christopher B. AltAltAltAltAltAdjunct Professor*Ph.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Brenda AndersonBrenda AndersonBrenda AndersonBrenda AndersonBrenda AndersonLecturer in TheHeller School andThe InternationalBusiness SchoolPh.D., University ofMassachusetts,Amherst

Michael M. AppellMichael M. AppellMichael M. AppellMichael M. AppellMichael M. AppellAdjunct Professor*M.A., BrandeisUniversity ‘79

John W. Ballantine,John W. Ballantine,John W. Ballantine,John W. Ballantine,John W. Ballantine,Jr.Jr.Jr.Jr.Jr.Adjunct Professor*Ph.D., New YorkUniversity

EdwardEdwardEdwardEdwardEdward Bayone Bayone Bayone Bayone BayoneEarle W. KazisProfessor of thePractice of Financeand InternationalReal EstateM.I.A., ColumbiaUniversity

Chad BownChad BownChad BownChad BownChad BownAssociate Professorof EconomicsPh.D., University ofWisconsin

Laarni Tobia BulanLaarni Tobia BulanLaarni Tobia BulanLaarni Tobia BulanLaarni Tobia BulanAssistant Professorof FinancePh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Franz WrightFranz WrightFranz WrightFranz WrightFranz WrightJacob ZiskindVisiting Poet-in-Residence*B.A., OberlinCollege

Bernard YackBernard YackBernard YackBernard YackBernard YackLerman NeubauerProfessor ofDemocracy andPublic PolicyPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Alan YanAlan YanAlan YanAlan YanAlan YanLecturer inEconomicsM.S., BrandeisUniversity

Palle YourgrauPalle YourgrauPalle YourgrauPalle YourgrauPalle YourgrauHarry A. WolfsonProfessor ofPhilosophyPh.D., University ofCalifornia, LosAngeles

Jinquan YuJinquan YuJinquan YuJinquan YuJinquan YuAssistant Professorof ChemistryPh.D., University ofCambridge, Christ’sCollege

Leslie A. ZebrowitzLeslie A. ZebrowitzLeslie A. ZebrowitzLeslie A. ZebrowitzLeslie A. ZebrowitzManuel YellenProfessor of SocialRelationsPh.D., YaleUniversity

Song ZeningSong ZeningSong ZeningSong ZeningSong ZeningVisiting Scholar inthe Department ofEconomics*

Anatol M.Anatol M.Anatol M.Anatol M.Anatol M.ZhabotinskyZhabotinskyZhabotinskyZhabotinskyZhabotinskyResearch Professorof ChemistryDr.Sc., Institute ofBiological Physics

Rebekah M.Rebekah M.Rebekah M.Rebekah M.Rebekah M.ZincavageZincavageZincavageZincavageZincavageLecturer inSociologyM.A., BrandeisUniversity

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Alfonso CanellaAlfonso CanellaAlfonso CanellaAlfonso CanellaAlfonso CanellaAdjunct ProfessorM.B.A., BostonUniversity

Robert H. CarverRobert H. CarverRobert H. CarverRobert H. CarverRobert H. CarverAdjunct Professor*Ph.D., University ofMichigan

Stephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiStephen CecchettiBarbara and RichardM. RosenbergProfessor of GlobalFinancePh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Steven P. CohenSteven P. CohenSteven P. CohenSteven P. CohenSteven P. CohenAdjunct Professor*M.Phil., HenleyManagement College

Jeremy DalletezzeJeremy DalletezzeJeremy DalletezzeJeremy DalletezzeJeremy DalletezzeLecturer*B.S., Saint VincentCollege

F. Trenery Dolbear,F. Trenery Dolbear,F. Trenery Dolbear,F. Trenery Dolbear,F. Trenery Dolbear,Jr.Jr.Jr.Jr.Jr.Clinton S. DarlingProfessor ofEconomicsPh.D., YaleUniversity

Can ErbilCan ErbilCan ErbilCan ErbilCan ErbilAssistant Professorof EconomicsPh.D., BostonCollege

Benjamin Gomes-Benjamin Gomes-Benjamin Gomes-Benjamin Gomes-Benjamin Gomes-CasseresCasseresCasseresCasseresCasseresProfessor ofInternationalBusinessD.B.A., HarvardUniversity

Martin GrossMartin GrossMartin GrossMartin GrossMartin GrossAdjunct ProfessorLL.M, J.D., NewYork University LawSchool and TheUniversity ofChicago Law School

George HallGeorge HallGeorge HallGeorge HallGeorge HallAssociate Professorof EconomicsPh.D., University ofChicago

Jens HilscherJens HilscherJens HilscherJens HilscherJens HilscherAssistant ProfessorPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Gary H. JeffersonGary H. JeffersonGary H. JeffersonGary H. JeffersonGary H. JeffersonCarl Marks Professorof InternationalTrade and FinancePh.D., YaleUniversity

Marcia KatzMarcia KatzMarcia KatzMarcia KatzMarcia KatzAdjunct Professor*M.B.A., SimmonsUniversity

Richard KeithRichard KeithRichard KeithRichard KeithRichard KeithAdjunct Professor intheInterdepartmentalBusiness Programand the InternationalBusiness SchoolD.B.A., Florida StateUniversity

Blake LeBaronBlake LeBaronBlake LeBaronBlake LeBaronBlake LeBaronAbram L. andThelma SacharProfessor ofInternationalEconomicsPh.D., University ofChicago

Hong LiHong LiHong LiHong LiHong LiAssistant Professorof EconomicsPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Catherine MannCatherine MannCatherine MannCatherine MannCatherine MannProfessor ofInternationalEconomics andFinancePh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Rachel McCullochRachel McCullochRachel McCullochRachel McCullochRachel McCullochRosen FamilyProfessor ofInternationalFinancePh.D., University ofChicago

Nidhiya MenonNidhiya MenonNidhiya MenonNidhiya MenonNidhiya MenonAssistant Professorof EconomicsPh.D., BrownUniversity

Jerrold MitchellJerrold MitchellJerrold MitchellJerrold MitchellJerrold MitchellAdjunct Professor*J.D., Harvard LawSchool

Andrew L. MolinskyAndrew L. MolinskyAndrew L. MolinskyAndrew L. MolinskyAndrew L. MolinskyAssistant ProfessorPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Bradley MorrisonBradley MorrisonBradley MorrisonBradley MorrisonBradley MorrisonAssistant Professorof ManagementPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Carol L. OslerCarol L. OslerCarol L. OslerCarol L. OslerCarol L. OslerAssociate ProfessorPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Peter A. PetriPeter A. PetriPeter A. PetriPeter A. PetriPeter A. PetriCarl ShapiroProfessor ofInternationalFinancePh.D., HarvardUniversity

Charles Reed, Jr.Charles Reed, Jr.Charles Reed, Jr.Charles Reed, Jr.Charles Reed, Jr.Adjunct ProfessorM.B.A., HarvardUniversity

Robert R. ReitanoRobert R. ReitanoRobert R. ReitanoRobert R. ReitanoRobert R. ReitanoProfessor of thePractice in FinancePh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Paroma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalParoma SanyalAssistant Professorof EconomicsPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Irvine

Erich SchumannErich SchumannErich SchumannErich SchumannErich SchumannAdjunct Professor*Bankbetriebswirt,Bankakademia,Frankfurt, Germany

The HellerThe HellerThe HellerThe HellerThe HellerSchool for SocialSchool for SocialSchool for SocialSchool for SocialSchool for SocialPolicy andPolicy andPolicy andPolicy andPolicy andManagementManagementManagementManagementManagement

Stuart H. AltmanStuart H. AltmanStuart H. AltmanStuart H. AltmanStuart H. AltmanDean and Sol C.Chaikin Professor ofNational HealthPolicyPh.D., University ofCalifornia, LosAngeles

Brenda AndersonBrenda AndersonBrenda AndersonBrenda AndersonBrenda AndersonLecturer in TheHeller School andThe InternationalBusiness SchoolPh.D., University ofMassachusetts,Amherst

James Arena-DeRosaJames Arena-DeRosaJames Arena-DeRosaJames Arena-DeRosaJames Arena-DeRosaAdjunct Lecturer*B.A., HarvardUniversity

Jeffrey A. AsheJeffrey A. AsheJeffrey A. AsheJeffrey A. AsheJeffrey A. AsheAdjunct Professor*M.A., BostonUniversity

Lawrence Neil BailisLawrence Neil BailisLawrence Neil BailisLawrence Neil BailisLawrence Neil BailisAssociate ProfessorPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Sarita BhalotraSarita BhalotraSarita BhalotraSarita BhalotraSarita BhalotraAssistant ProfessorPh.D., BrandeisUniversity, HellerSchool ‘99

Christine E. BishopChristine E. BishopChristine E. BishopChristine E. BishopChristine E. BishopHuman ServicesResearch Professorand Director, Ph.D.ProgramPh.D., HarvardUniversity

David A. BoyerDavid A. BoyerDavid A. BoyerDavid A. BoyerDavid A. BoyerAdjunct Lecturer*M.S., Antioch, NewEngland

John CapitmanJohn CapitmanJohn CapitmanJohn CapitmanJohn CapitmanVisiting Scholar*Ph.D., DukeUniversity

Jon ChilingerianJon ChilingerianJon ChilingerianJon ChilingerianJon ChilingerianAssociate Professorof Human ServicesManagementPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Susan CurnanSusan CurnanSusan CurnanSusan CurnanSusan CurnanAssociate Professorand Director, Centerfor YouthDevelopmentM.S./M.F.S., YaleUniversity

Michael DoonanMichael DoonanMichael DoonanMichael DoonanMichael DoonanAssistant ProfessorPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ‘02

Robert DuniganRobert DuniganRobert DuniganRobert DuniganRobert DuniganVisiting Scholar*Ph.D., BrandeisUniversity ‘04

Stephen F. FournierStephen F. FournierStephen F. FournierStephen F. FournierStephen F. FournierLecturer*Ph.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Steven FreundlichSteven FreundlichSteven FreundlichSteven FreundlichSteven FreundlichAdjunct Lecturer*M.I.A. and M.S.,Columbia UniversitySchool ofInternational andPublic Affairs

Barry FriedmanBarry FriedmanBarry FriedmanBarry FriedmanBarry FriedmanProfessor andDirector, M.B.A.ProgramPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Deborah W. GarnickDeborah W. GarnickDeborah W. GarnickDeborah W. GarnickDeborah W. GarnickProfessor andAssociate Dean,Academic PersonnelSc.D., The JohnsHopkins University

Rashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarRashmi ShankarAssistant Professorof EconomicsPh.D., University ofCalifornia, SantaCruz

William SherdenWilliam SherdenWilliam SherdenWilliam SherdenWilliam SherdenAdjunct Professor*M.B.A., StanfordBusiness School

Joel SingerJoel SingerJoel SingerJoel SingerJoel SingerAdjunct Professor*M.B.A., Universityof Houston

Robert SlotpoleRobert SlotpoleRobert SlotpoleRobert SlotpoleRobert SlotpoleAdjunct Professor*M.B.A., StanfordUniversity

Detlev SuderowDetlev SuderowDetlev SuderowDetlev SuderowDetlev SuderowAdjunct Professor*M.Ed., TuftsUniversity

Lloyd TanluLloyd TanluLloyd TanluLloyd TanluLloyd TanluAdjunct Lecturer*M.A., BrandeisUniversity ‘99

Xin WangXin WangXin WangXin WangXin WangAssistant ProfessorPh.D., Carnegie-Mellon University

Peter ZamborskyPeter ZamborskyPeter ZamborskyPeter ZamborskyPeter ZamborskyLecturer*B.A., Luther College

Grace E.Grace E.Grace E.Grace E.Grace E.ZimmermanZimmermanZimmermanZimmermanZimmermanAdjunct Professor*M.B.A., HarvardUniversity

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Andrew B. HahnAndrew B. HahnAndrew B. HahnAndrew B. HahnAndrew B. HahnProfessorPh.D., BrandeisUniversity, HellerSchool ‘78

Anita HillAnita HillAnita HillAnita HillAnita HillProfessor of SocialPolicy, Law, andWomen’s StudiesJ.D., Yale University

Dominic HodgkinDominic HodgkinDominic HodgkinDominic HodgkinDominic HodgkinAssociate ProfessorPh.D., BostonUniversity

Susan H. HolcombeSusan H. HolcombeSusan H. HolcombeSusan H. HolcombeSusan H. HolcombeProfessor of thePracticePh.D., New YorkUniversity

Constance HorganConstance HorganConstance HorganConstance HorganConstance HorganProfessor andDirector, SchneiderInstitute forBehavioral HealthSc.D., The JohnsHopkins University

Marion Wiles HowardMarion Wiles HowardMarion Wiles HowardMarion Wiles HowardMarion Wiles HowardLecturer*M.A., BrandeisUniversity, HellerSchool ‘04

Sajed KamalSajed KamalSajed KamalSajed KamalSajed KamalAdjunct Lecturer*Ed.D., BostonUniversity

Joan KaufmanJoan KaufmanJoan KaufmanJoan KaufmanJoan KaufmanAdjunct Lecturer*Sc.D., HarvardUniversity School ofPublic Health

Lorraine V. KlermanLorraine V. KlermanLorraine V. KlermanLorraine V. KlermanLorraine V. KlermanProfessorPh.D., HarvardUniversity School ofPublic Health

Marty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenMarty WyngaardenKraussKraussKraussKraussKraussProvost and SeniorVice President forAcademic Affairs andJohn Stein Professorof Disability ResearchPh.D., BrandeisUniversity, HellerSchool ‘81

Ravi LakshmikanthanRavi LakshmikanthanRavi LakshmikanthanRavi LakshmikanthanRavi LakshmikanthanLecturer*M.A., BrandeisUniversity ‘99

Walter LeutzWalter LeutzWalter LeutzWalter LeutzWalter LeutzAssociate ProfessorPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ‘81

Richard LockwoodRichard LockwoodRichard LockwoodRichard LockwoodRichard LockwoodAdjunct Lecturer*Ph.D., MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Roger MaconickRoger MaconickRoger MaconickRoger MaconickRoger MaconickAdjunct Lecturer*Ph.D., University ofWisconsin, Madison

Ellen MesserEllen MesserEllen MesserEllen MesserEllen MesserAdjunct AssociateProfessor*Ph.D., University ofMichigan

Phyllis MutschlerPhyllis MutschlerPhyllis MutschlerPhyllis MutschlerPhyllis MutschlerAdjunct AssociateProfessor*Ph.D., BrandeisUniversity, HellerSchool ‘85

Allyala K.Allyala K.Allyala K.Allyala K.Allyala K.NandakumarNandakumarNandakumarNandakumarNandakumarProfessor of thePracticePh.D., BostonUniversity

Huong H. NguyenHuong H. NguyenHuong H. NguyenHuong H. NguyenHuong H. NguyenAssistant ProfessorPh.D., Michigan StateUniversity

Milton Obote JoshuaMilton Obote JoshuaMilton Obote JoshuaMilton Obote JoshuaMilton Obote JoshuaAdjunct Lecturer*M.A., University ofNairobi

Eric OlsonEric OlsonEric OlsonEric OlsonEric OlsonLecturer*Ph.D., University ofPennsylvania

April Powell-April Powell-April Powell-April Powell-April Powell-WillinghamWillinghamWillinghamWillinghamWillinghamAdjunct Lecturer*J.D., University ofCalifornia, LosAngeles

Jeffrey ProttasJeffrey ProttasJeffrey ProttasJeffrey ProttasJeffrey ProttasProfessorPh.D., MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Pierrette QuintilianiPierrette QuintilianiPierrette QuintilianiPierrette QuintilianiPierrette QuintilianiAdjunct Lecturer*M.A., The JohnsHopkins University

Carol ReadyCarol ReadyCarol ReadyCarol ReadyCarol ReadyLecturer*Ph.D., CityUniversity ofNew York

Laura E. RoperLaura E. RoperLaura E. RoperLaura E. RoperLaura E. RoperAdjunct Lecturer*Ph.D., University ofPennsylvania

Leonard SaxeLeonard SaxeLeonard SaxeLeonard SaxeLeonard SaxeProfessor of SocialWelfare and Director,Cohen Center forModern JewishStudiesPh.D., University ofPittsburgh

Ann SeidmanAnn SeidmanAnn SeidmanAnn SeidmanAnn SeidmanAdjunct Professor*Ph.D., University ofWisconsin, Madison

Robert SeidmanRobert SeidmanRobert SeidmanRobert SeidmanRobert SeidmanAdjunct Professor*L.L.B., ColumbiaUniversity LawSchool

Thomas M. ShapiroThomas M. ShapiroThomas M. ShapiroThomas M. ShapiroThomas M. ShapiroPokross Professor ofLaw and Social Policyand Director,Institute on Assetsand Social PolicyPh.D., WashingtonUniversity

Donald SloaneDonald SloaneDonald SloaneDonald SloaneDonald SloaneShepardShepardShepardShepardShepardProfessorPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Joe ShortJoe ShortJoe ShortJoe ShortJoe ShortAdjunct Professor*Ph.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Laurence SimonLaurence SimonLaurence SimonLaurence SimonLaurence SimonProfessor ofInternationalDevelopment;Director, SustainableInternationalDevelopmentPrograms; AssociateDean, AcademicPlanningPh.D., ClarkUniversity

Bridget SnellBridget SnellBridget SnellBridget SnellBridget SnellAdjunct Lecturer*M.A., School forInternationalTraining

Jose Antonio SuayaJose Antonio SuayaJose Antonio SuayaJose Antonio SuayaJose Antonio SuayaGrezziGrezziGrezziGrezziGrezziLecturer*Ph.D., BrandeisUniversity, TheHeller School ’05

Martha ThompsonMartha ThompsonMartha ThompsonMartha ThompsonMartha ThompsonAdjunct Lecturer*M.P.H., University ofHawaii

ChristopherChristopherChristopherChristopherChristopherTompkinsTompkinsTompkinsTompkinsTompkinsAssociate ProfessorPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ‘90

Ramaa VasudevanRamaa VasudevanRamaa VasudevanRamaa VasudevanRamaa VasudevanAdjunct Lecturer*M.Phil., JawaharlalNehru University

Stanley S. WallackStanley S. WallackStanley S. WallackStanley S. WallackStanley S. WallackProfessor andDirector, SchneiderInstitute for HealthPolicyPh.D., WashingtonUniversity

Suzanne WallenSuzanne WallenSuzanne WallenSuzanne WallenSuzanne WallenAdjunct Lecturer*M.R.P., CornellUniversity

David WhalenDavid WhalenDavid WhalenDavid WhalenDavid WhalenAdjunct Lecturer*M.B.A., BrandeisUniversity, HellerSchool ‘00

David G. GilDavid G. GilDavid G. GilDavid G. GilDavid G. GilProfessor of SocialPolicyD.S.W., University ofPennsylvania

Jody Hoffer GittellJody Hoffer GittellJody Hoffer GittellJody Hoffer GittellJody Hoffer GittellAssociate Professorand Director, M.B.A.ProgramPh.D.,MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

Ricardo GodoyRicardo GodoyRicardo GodoyRicardo GodoyRicardo GodoyProfessor ofEconomicDevelopmentPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Lynn E. GonsalvesLynn E. GonsalvesLynn E. GonsalvesLynn E. GonsalvesLynn E. GonsalvesLecturer and Health:Science Society andPolicy InternshipInstructor*M.A., BrandeisUniversity ‘04

Elizabeth GoodmanElizabeth GoodmanElizabeth GoodmanElizabeth GoodmanElizabeth GoodmanProfessor of Childand AdolescentHealth and Director,UndergraduateProgram, HellerSchool for SocialPolicy andManagement;Professor andAssociate Chair,Health: Science,Society, and PolicyProgram, College ofArts and SciencesM.D., ColumbiaUniversity College ofPhysicians andSurgeons

Maria N. GreenMaria N. GreenMaria N. GreenMaria N. GreenMaria N. GreenAssistant ProfessorJ.D., Harvard LawSchool

Stephen P. GulleyStephen P. GulleyStephen P. GulleyStephen P. GulleyStephen P. GulleyAdjunct Lecturer*Ph.D., BrandeisUniversity, HellerSchool ‘06

The Rabb SchoolThe Rabb SchoolThe Rabb SchoolThe Rabb SchoolThe Rabb Schoolof Continuingof Continuingof Continuingof Continuingof ContinuingStudiesStudiesStudiesStudiesStudies

Daniel CaffreyDaniel CaffreyDaniel CaffreyDaniel CaffreyDaniel CaffreyInstructor*Ph.D., TrinityCollege

Robert CampbellRobert CampbellRobert CampbellRobert CampbellRobert CampbellInstructor*Ph.D., University ofMedicine andDentistry of NewJersey

Thomas CarterThomas CarterThomas CarterThomas CarterThomas CarterProgram Coordinatorfor Management ofProjects andPrograms*M.S., University ofConnecticut

Alan ChengAlan ChengAlan ChengAlan ChengAlan ChengInstructor*Ph.D., University ofCalifornia

Keith CramerKeith CramerKeith CramerKeith CramerKeith CramerInstructor*M.S., University ofMinnesota

Stephen DevauxStephen DevauxStephen DevauxStephen DevauxStephen DevauxInstructor*B.A., University ofMassachusetts

Steven FreedmanSteven FreedmanSteven FreedmanSteven FreedmanSteven FreedmanInstructor*M.S.E., BrandeisUniversity

Stephen GentileStephen GentileStephen GentileStephen GentileStephen GentileInstructor*M.B.A., WesternNew EnglandCollege

James GibsonJames GibsonJames GibsonJames GibsonJames GibsonInstructor*M.S., BostonUniversity

Valerie GregerValerie GregerValerie GregerValerie GregerValerie GregerInstructor*Ph.D., University ofEssen

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ProfessorsProfessorsProfessorsProfessorsProfessorsEmeriti/aeEmeriti/aeEmeriti/aeEmeriti/aeEmeriti/ae

Pamela AllaraPamela AllaraPamela AllaraPamela AllaraPamela AllaraAssociate Professor ofContemporary ArtPh.D., The JohnsHopkins University

Carl I. BelzCarl I. BelzCarl I. BelzCarl I. BelzCarl I. BelzDirector, The RoseArt MuseumPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Egon BittnerEgon BittnerEgon BittnerEgon BittnerEgon BittnerProfessor of SociologyPh.D., University ofCalifornia, LosAngeles

Eugene C. BlackEugene C. BlackEugene C. BlackEugene C. BlackEugene C. BlackProfessor of HistoryPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Edgar H. Brown, Jr.Edgar H. Brown, Jr.Edgar H. Brown, Jr.Edgar H. Brown, Jr.Edgar H. Brown, Jr.Professor ofMathematicsPh.D., MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

David A. BuchsbaumDavid A. BuchsbaumDavid A. BuchsbaumDavid A. BuchsbaumDavid A. BuchsbaumProfessor ofMathematicsPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

James J. Callahan, Jr.James J. Callahan, Jr.James J. Callahan, Jr.James J. Callahan, Jr.James J. Callahan, Jr.Professor, The HellerSchoolPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ‘68

Anne P. CarterAnne P. CarterAnne P. CarterAnne P. CarterAnne P. CarterProfessor ofEconomicsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Max ChretienMax ChretienMax ChretienMax ChretienMax ChretienAssociate Professor ofComputer SciencePh.D., University ofBasel

Helen CodereHelen CodereHelen CodereHelen CodereHelen CodereProfessor ofAnthropologyPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Saul G. CohenSaul G. CohenSaul G. CohenSaul G. CohenSaul G. CohenProfessor ofChemistryPh.D., HarvardUniversity

David J. DeRosierDavid J. DeRosierDavid J. DeRosierDavid J. DeRosierDavid J. DeRosierProfessor of LifeSciences andRosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterPh.D., University ofChicago

Edward EngelbergEdward EngelbergEdward EngelbergEdward EngelbergEdward EngelbergProfessor ofComparativeLiterature andEuropean CulturalStudiesPh.D., University ofWisconsin

Herman T. EpsteinHerman T. EpsteinHerman T. EpsteinHerman T. EpsteinHerman T. EpsteinProfessor of PhysicsPh.D., University ofMichigan

Robert Evans, Jr.Robert Evans, Jr.Robert Evans, Jr.Robert Evans, Jr.Robert Evans, Jr.Professor ofEconomicsPh.D., University ofChicago

Charles S. FisherCharles S. FisherCharles S. FisherCharles S. FisherCharles S. FisherAssociate Professor ofSociologyPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Eberhard FreyEberhard FreyEberhard FreyEberhard FreyEberhard FreyAssociate Professor ofGermanPh.D., CornellUniversity

Lawrence H. FuchsLawrence H. FuchsLawrence H. FuchsLawrence H. FuchsLawrence H. FuchsProfessor of AmericanStudiesPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Chandler M. FultonChandler M. FultonChandler M. FultonChandler M. FultonChandler M. FultonProfessor of BiologyPh.D., RockefellerInstitute

Joachim GaehdeJoachim GaehdeJoachim GaehdeJoachim GaehdeJoachim GaehdeProfessor of Fine ArtsPh.D., New YorkUniversity

Stephen J. GendzierStephen J. GendzierStephen J. GendzierStephen J. GendzierStephen J. GendzierAssociate Professor ofFrench andComparativeLiteraturePh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Martin GibbsMartin GibbsMartin GibbsMartin GibbsMartin GibbsProfessor of BiologyPh.D., University ofIllinois

Janet Z. GieleJanet Z. GieleJanet Z. GieleJanet Z. GieleJanet Z. GieleProfessor, The HellerSchoolPh.D., HarvardUniversity

William MichaelWilliam MichaelWilliam MichaelWilliam MichaelWilliam MichaelGoldsmithGoldsmithGoldsmithGoldsmithGoldsmithAssociate Professor ofAmerican StudiesPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Eugene GoodheartEugene GoodheartEugene GoodheartEugene GoodheartEugene GoodheartProfessor of EnglishPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Arthur GreenArthur GreenArthur GreenArthur GreenArthur GreenProfessor of NearEastern and JudaicStudiesPh.D., BrandeisUniversity ‘75

James HasseyJames HasseyJames HasseyJames HasseyJames HasseyInstructorM.A., StateUniversity of NewYork

J. Erik HemdalJ. Erik HemdalJ. Erik HemdalJ. Erik HemdalJ. Erik HemdalInstructor*M.S., RochesterInstitute ofTechnology

Philip HolbertonPhilip HolbertonPhilip HolbertonPhilip HolbertonPhilip HolbertonInstructor*B.A., FranklinCollege

Stevan LeidenStevan LeidenStevan LeidenStevan LeidenStevan LeidenInstructor*Ph.D., StateUniversity of NewYork

Laurie LesserLaurie LesserLaurie LesserLaurie LesserLaurie LesserInstructor*M.A., SuffolkUniversity

Jesse LibertyJesse LibertyJesse LibertyJesse LibertyJesse LibertyInstructor*

Leo MalkensonLeo MalkensonLeo MalkensonLeo MalkensonLeo MalkensonInstructor*M.S., University ofSt. Petersburg

Anne MarandoAnne MarandoAnne MarandoAnne MarandoAnne MarandoCoordinator ofDistance Learningand CurriculumReview*M.S., University ofMassachusetts

Herbert MarinHerbert MarinHerbert MarinHerbert MarinHerbert MarinInstructor*M.S., NortheasternUniversity

Lydia MilneLydia MilneLydia MilneLydia MilneLydia MilneInstructor*M.S.E., BrandeisUniversity

Ioannis MoutsatsosIoannis MoutsatsosIoannis MoutsatsosIoannis MoutsatsosIoannis MoutsatsosInstructor*Ph.D., MichiganState University

Michael PartenskyMichael PartenskyMichael PartenskyMichael PartenskyMichael PartenskyInstructor*Ph.D., UralPolytechnic

Cynthia PhillipsCynthia PhillipsCynthia PhillipsCynthia PhillipsCynthia PhillipsProgram Coordinatorfor InformationTechnologyManagement andSoftware EngineeringPh.D., CapellaUniversity

Michael PollastriMichael PollastriMichael PollastriMichael PollastriMichael PollastriInstructor*Ph.D., BrownUniversity

Richard RabenRichard RabenRichard RabenRichard RabenRichard RabenInstructor*M.Ed., LesleyCollege

Albert ReinhartAlbert ReinhartAlbert ReinhartAlbert ReinhartAlbert ReinhartInstructor*M.B.A., University ofBridgeport

John RussoJohn RussoJohn RussoJohn RussoJohn RussoInstructor*M.S., University ofMassachusetts

Eliot ShermanEliot ShermanEliot ShermanEliot ShermanEliot ShermanInstructor*M.S., BentleyCollege

Sang ShinSang ShinSang ShinSang ShinSang ShinInstructor*M.S., BostonUniversity

James StewartJames StewartJames StewartJames StewartJames StewartInstructor*B.S., BostonUniversity

Olga SvetOlga SvetOlga SvetOlga SvetOlga SvetInstructor*M.S., StateUniversity

Deanne TaylorDeanne TaylorDeanne TaylorDeanne TaylorDeanne TaylorInstructor*Ph.D., University ofMichigan

Amy ToddAmy ToddAmy ToddAmy ToddAmy ToddInstructor*Ph.D., BrandeisUniversity

Raghu VerabelliRaghu VerabelliRaghu VerabelliRaghu VerabelliRaghu VerabelliInstructor*M.B.A., University ofMassachusetts

Thomas WynnThomas WynnThomas WynnThomas WynnThomas WynnInstructor*Ph.D., ColoradoState University

Aline YurikAline YurikAline YurikAline YurikAline YurikInstructor*Ph.D., BrandeisUniversity

Vitaly YurikVitaly YurikVitaly YurikVitaly YurikVitaly YurikInstructor*M.S., MoscowUniversity

Sergei ZilbermintsSergei ZilbermintsSergei ZilbermintsSergei ZilbermintsSergei ZilbermintsInstructor*M.S., MoscowMendeleev Instituteof ChemicalTechnology

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Robert L. MarshallRobert L. MarshallRobert L. MarshallRobert L. MarshallRobert L. MarshallProfessor of MusicPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Paul H. MonskyPaul H. MonskyPaul H. MonskyPaul H. MonskyPaul H. MonskyProfessor ofMathematicsPh.D., University ofChicago

Ricardo B. MorantRicardo B. MorantRicardo B. MorantRicardo B. MorantRicardo B. MorantProfessor ofPsychology and VolenNational Center forComplex SystemsPh.D., ClarkUniversity

Ruth SchachterRuth SchachterRuth SchachterRuth SchachterRuth SchachterMorgenthauMorgenthauMorgenthauMorgenthauMorgenthauProfessor of PoliticsD.Phil., OxfordUniversity

William TsunehisaWilliam TsunehisaWilliam TsunehisaWilliam TsunehisaWilliam TsunehisaMurakamiMurakamiMurakamiMurakamiMurakamiAssociate Professor ofBiochemistryPh.D., University ofSouthern California

Richard J. OnoratoRichard J. OnoratoRichard J. OnoratoRichard J. OnoratoRichard J. OnoratoAssociate Professor ofEnglishPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Richard SheldonRichard SheldonRichard SheldonRichard SheldonRichard SheldonPalaisPalaisPalaisPalaisPalaisProfessor ofMathematicsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Hugh N. PendletonHugh N. PendletonHugh N. PendletonHugh N. PendletonHugh N. PendletonProfessor of PhysicsPh.D., CarnegieInstitute ofTechnology

Robert PerlmanRobert PerlmanRobert PerlmanRobert PerlmanRobert PerlmanProfessor, The HellerSchoolPh.D., BrandeisUniversity, HellerSchool ‘61

Robert Otto PreyerRobert Otto PreyerRobert Otto PreyerRobert Otto PreyerRobert Otto PreyerProfessor of EnglishPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Alfred G. RedfieldAlfred G. RedfieldAlfred G. RedfieldAlfred G. RedfieldAlfred G. RedfieldProfessor of Physics,Biochemistry, andRosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterPh.D., University ofIllinois

Bernard ReismanBernard ReismanBernard ReismanBernard ReismanBernard ReismanProfessor of JewishCommunal StudiesPh.D., BrandeisUniversity, HellerSchool ‘70

Nicholas RodisNicholas RodisNicholas RodisNicholas RodisNicholas RodisProfessor of PhysicalEducationM.Ed., AmericanInternational College

Myron RosenblumMyron RosenblumMyron RosenblumMyron RosenblumMyron RosenblumProfessor ofChemistryPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Murray SachsMurray SachsMurray SachsMurray SachsMurray SachsProfessor of Frenchand ComparativeLiteraturePh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Benson SalerBenson SalerBenson SalerBenson SalerBenson SalerProfessor ofAnthropologyPh.D., University ofPennsylvania

James H. SchulzJames H. SchulzJames H. SchulzJames H. SchulzJames H. SchulzProfessor, The HellerSchoolPh.D., YaleUniversity

Barney K. SchwalbergBarney K. SchwalbergBarney K. SchwalbergBarney K. SchwalbergBarney K. SchwalbergProfessor ofEconomicsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Silvan S. SchweberSilvan S. SchweberSilvan S. SchweberSilvan S. SchweberSilvan S. SchweberProfessor of PhysicsPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Harold SamuelHarold SamuelHarold SamuelHarold SamuelHarold SamuelShaperoShaperoShaperoShaperoShaperoProfessor of MusicB.A., HarvardUniversity

Marianne LenoreMarianne LenoreMarianne LenoreMarianne LenoreMarianne LenoreSimmelSimmelSimmelSimmelSimmelProfessor ofPsychologyPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Frederic T. SommersFrederic T. SommersFrederic T. SommersFrederic T. SommersFrederic T. SommersProfessor ofPhilosophyPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Susan StavesSusan StavesSusan StavesSusan StavesSusan StavesProfessor of EnglishPh.D., University ofVirginia

Colin SteelColin SteelColin SteelColin SteelColin SteelProfessor ofChemistryPh.D., EdinburghUniversity

Maurice R. SteinMaurice R. SteinMaurice R. SteinMaurice R. SteinMaurice R. SteinProfessor of SociologyPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Robert StevensonRobert StevensonRobert StevensonRobert StevensonRobert StevensonProfessor ofChemistrySc.D., GlasgowUniversity

Andrew G. Szent-Andrew G. Szent-Andrew G. Szent-Andrew G. Szent-Andrew G. Szent-GyörgyiGyörgyiGyörgyiGyörgyiGyörgyiProfessor of BiologyM.D., University ofBudapest

Robert SzulkinRobert SzulkinRobert SzulkinRobert SzulkinRobert SzulkinProfessor of Germanicand Slavic LanguagesPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Serge N. TimasheffSerge N. TimasheffSerge N. TimasheffSerge N. TimasheffSerge N. TimasheffProfessor ofBiochemistryPh.D., FordhamUniversity

Marcus T. GrisaruMarcus T. GrisaruMarcus T. GrisaruMarcus T. GrisaruMarcus T. GrisaruProfessor of PhysicsPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Martin HalpernMartin HalpernMartin HalpernMartin HalpernMartin HalpernProfessor of TheaterArtsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Erica L. HarthErica L. HarthErica L. HarthErica L. HarthErica L. HarthProfessor ofHumanities andWomen’s and GenderStudiesPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Peter HellerPeter HellerPeter HellerPeter HellerPeter HellerProfessor of PhysicsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Michael J. HenchmanMichael J. HenchmanMichael J. HenchmanMichael J. HenchmanMichael J. HenchmanProfessor ofChemistryPh.D., YaleUniversity

James B. HendricksonJames B. HendricksonJames B. HendricksonJames B. HendricksonJames B. HendricksonProfessor ofChemistryPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Thomas HollocherThomas HollocherThomas HollocherThomas HollocherThomas HollocherProfessor ofBiochemistryPh.D., University ofRochester

Benjamin HooverBenjamin HooverBenjamin HooverBenjamin HooverBenjamin HooverProfessor of EnglishPh.D., University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Robert C. HuntRobert C. HuntRobert C. HuntRobert C. HuntRobert C. HuntProfessor ofAnthropologyPh.D., NorthwesternUniversity

Hugh HuxleyHugh HuxleyHugh HuxleyHugh HuxleyHugh HuxleyProfessor of Biologyand Rosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterSc.D., CambridgeUniversity

Ray S. JackendoffRay S. JackendoffRay S. JackendoffRay S. JackendoffRay S. JackendoffProfessor ofLinguistics and VolenNational Center forComplex SystemsPh.D., MassachusettsInstitute ofTechnology

William P. JencksWilliam P. JencksWilliam P. JencksWilliam P. JencksWilliam P. JencksProfessor ofBiochemistryM.D., HarvardUniversity

William A. JohnsonWilliam A. JohnsonWilliam A. JohnsonWilliam A. JohnsonWilliam A. JohnsonProfessor ofPhilosophyPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Kenneth J. JonesKenneth J. JonesKenneth J. JonesKenneth J. JonesKenneth J. JonesProfessor, The HellerSchoolEd.D., HarvardUniversity

Lisel K. JudgeLisel K. JudgeLisel K. JudgeLisel K. JudgeLisel K. JudgeProfessor of PhysicalEducationM.Ed., NortheasternUniversity

David KaplanDavid KaplanDavid KaplanDavid KaplanDavid KaplanProfessor ofAnthropologyPh.D., University ofMichigan

Theodore L. KazanoffTheodore L. KazanoffTheodore L. KazanoffTheodore L. KazanoffTheodore L. KazanoffProfessor of TheaterArtsM.A., Smith College

Morton KellerMorton KellerMorton KellerMorton KellerMorton KellerProfessor of HistoryPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Attila O. KleinAttila O. KleinAttila O. KleinAttila O. KleinAttila O. KleinProfessor of Biologyand AdjunctProfessor, The HellerSchoolPh.D., IndianaUniversity

Karen Wilk KleinKaren Wilk KleinKaren Wilk KleinKaren Wilk KleinKaren Wilk KleinAssociate Professor ofEnglishPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Norman R. KurtzNorman R. KurtzNorman R. KurtzNorman R. KurtzNorman R. KurtzProfessor, The HellerSchoolPh.D., University ofColorado

Kenneth KustinKenneth KustinKenneth KustinKenneth KustinKenneth KustinProfessor ofChemistryPh.D., University ofMinnesota

Harold I. LevineHarold I. LevineHarold I. LevineHarold I. LevineHarold I. LevineProfessor ofMathematicsPh.D., University ofChicago

Lawrence LevineLawrence LevineLawrence LevineLawrence LevineLawrence LevineProfessor ofBiochemistrySc.D., The JohnsHopkins University

Alan L. LevitanAlan L. LevitanAlan L. LevitanAlan L. LevitanAlan L. LevitanAssociate Professor ofEnglishPh.D., PrincetonUniversity

Denah Levy LidaDenah Levy LidaDenah Levy LidaDenah Levy LidaDenah Levy LidaProfessor of SpanishPh.D., University ofMexico

Henry LinschitzHenry LinschitzHenry LinschitzHenry LinschitzHenry LinschitzProfessor ofChemistryPh.D., DukeUniversity

Elaine PembrokeElaine PembrokeElaine PembrokeElaine PembrokeElaine PembrokeLoefflerLoefflerLoefflerLoefflerLoefflerAssociate Professor ofFine ArtsB.A., Smith College

Robert J. MaedaRobert J. MaedaRobert J. MaedaRobert J. MaedaRobert J. MaedaProfessor of Fine ArtsPh.D., HarvardUniversity

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Caldwell TitcombCaldwell TitcombCaldwell TitcombCaldwell TitcombCaldwell TitcombProfessor of MusicPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Saul TousterSaul TousterSaul TousterSaul TousterSaul TousterProfessor of AmericanStudies and LegalStudiesJ.D., HarvardUniversity

Maureen HeneghanMaureen HeneghanMaureen HeneghanMaureen HeneghanMaureen HeneghanTrippTrippTrippTrippTrippAssociate Professor ofTheater Arts

Helen Van VunakisHelen Van VunakisHelen Van VunakisHelen Van VunakisHelen Van VunakisProfessor ofBiochemistryPh.D., ColumbiaUniversity

Milton Isadore VangerMilton Isadore VangerMilton Isadore VangerMilton Isadore VangerMilton Isadore VangerProfessor of HistoryPh.D., HarvardUniversity

Roland L. WarrenRoland L. WarrenRoland L. WarrenRoland L. WarrenRoland L. WarrenProfessor, The HellerSchoolPh.D., HeidelbergUniversity

Pieter C. WensinkPieter C. WensinkPieter C. WensinkPieter C. WensinkPieter C. WensinkProfessor ofBiochemistry andRosenstiel BasicMedical SciencesResearch CenterPh.D., The JohnsHopkins University

Constance W.Constance W.Constance W.Constance W.Constance W.WilliamsWilliamsWilliamsWilliamsWilliamsAssociate Professor,The Heller SchoolPh.D., BrandeisUniversity, HellerSchool ‘89

Yehudi WynerYehudi WynerYehudi WynerYehudi WynerYehudi WynerProfessor ofCompositionM.Mus., YaleUniversity

Luis E. YglesiasLuis E. YglesiasLuis E. YglesiasLuis E. YglesiasLuis E. YglesiasAssociate Professor ofSpanish andComparativeLiteraturePh.D., HarvardUniversity

Dwight Wayne YoungDwight Wayne YoungDwight Wayne YoungDwight Wayne YoungDwight Wayne YoungProfessor of NearEastern and JudaicStudiesPh.D., DropsieCollege

Robert N. ZeitlinRobert N. ZeitlinRobert N. ZeitlinRobert N. ZeitlinRobert N. ZeitlinProfessor ofAnthropologyPh.D., YaleUniversity

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Index

Absence from Examinations, Absence from Examinations, Absence from Examinations, Absence from Examinations, Absence from Examinations, see Incompletes andExcused Absences from Final Exams

15 Academic AdvisingAcademic AdvisingAcademic AdvisingAcademic AdvisingAcademic Advising, undergraduateundergraduateundergraduateundergraduateundergraduate

Academic Affairs, Office of, Academic Affairs, Office of, Academic Affairs, Office of, Academic Affairs, Office of, Academic Affairs, Office of, See UndergraduateAcademic Affairs

462 Academic CalendarAcademic CalendarAcademic CalendarAcademic CalendarAcademic Calendar

15 Academic EnrichmentAcademic EnrichmentAcademic EnrichmentAcademic EnrichmentAcademic Enrichment

38 Academic Opportunities, Academic Opportunities, Academic Opportunities, Academic Opportunities, Academic Opportunities, undergraduate

40 Brandeis Summer School

40 Columbia University Law School’sAccelerated Program inInterdisciplinary Legal Education

40 Columbia University School ofEngineering Combined DegreeProgram

38 Dual Bachelor’s/master’s degreeprograms

38 Independent interdisciplinarymajor

39 Internship for credit

38 Minors

41 Preparation for professional training

39 Tufts University School of MedicineEarly Acceptance Program

39 Undergraduate peer assistantshipsfor credit

39 Undergraduate researchopportunities

389 Academic RegulationsAcademic RegulationsAcademic RegulationsAcademic RegulationsAcademic Regulations, Brandeis InternationalBusiness School

389 Auditing courses

389 Change of program

389 Continuation students

390 Graduate cross-registration

389 Incompletes

390 Leave of absence

389 Post-resident students

390 Readmission

389 Registration

389 Requirements for the degrees

389 Residence requirements

390 Special Students

390 Withdrawal

49 Academic Regulations, Academic Regulations, Academic Regulations, Academic Regulations, Academic Regulations, Graduate School ofArts and Sciences

49 Auditing courses


50 Credit for work done elsewhere

50 Cross-registration

50 Exams, absence from

51 Full-time resident students

50 Grades and course standards

52 Graduate summer term

50 Incompletes

52 Leave of absence

52 Leave of absence with credit

51 Part-time resident students

51 Post-baccalaureate students


50 Program, change of

49 Program of study

52 Readmission

49 Registration


51 Special students

52 Withdrawal

371 Academic RegulationsAcademic RegulationsAcademic RegulationsAcademic RegulationsAcademic Regulations, The Heller School

371 Academic standing




371 Full-time resident students

371 Grades and course standards

371 Graduate cross-registration

371 Incompletes

372 Leave of absence

372 Part-time resident students


372 Readmission

371 Registration

449

371 Requirements for the degree


372 Special Students

372 Withdrawal

406 Academic RegulationsAcademic RegulationsAcademic RegulationsAcademic RegulationsAcademic Regulations, Rabb School ofContinuing Studies




406 Incompletes

407 Requirements for the degrees

406 Transfer of credit

406 International students

33 Academic Regulations, Academic Regulations, Academic Regulations, Academic Regulations, Academic Regulations, undergraduate

33 Academic integrity

36 Academic status

34 Attendance

34 Auditing

34 Changes in courses

34 Class standing

36 Committee on Academic Standing

35 Credit/no credit grading

35 Degrees with honors

34 Elective courses

37 Extended Credit

34 Grades

35 Incompletes and excused absencesfrom final exams

37 Leave of absence and voluntarywithdrawal

35 Pass/fail option

33 Rate of work

29 Academic Residency RequirementAcademic Residency RequirementAcademic Residency RequirementAcademic Residency RequirementAcademic Residency Requirement, undergraduate

15 Academic ServicesAcademic ServicesAcademic ServicesAcademic ServicesAcademic Services

47 Academic Standing, Academic Standing, Academic Standing, Academic Standing, Academic Standing, graduate

11 Academic Support FacilitiesAcademic Support FacilitiesAcademic Support FacilitiesAcademic Support FacilitiesAcademic Support Facilities

5 Accreditation StatementAccreditation StatementAccreditation StatementAccreditation StatementAccreditation Statement

431 Administrative OfficesAdministrative OfficesAdministrative OfficesAdministrative OfficesAdministrative Offices

389 AdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmission, Brandeis InternationalBusiness School

389 How to be admitted

389 Test scores and deadlines

45 Admission, Admission, Admission, Admission, Admission, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences


45 Acceptance

45 Admission procedure

45 Application

45 Testing

370 AdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmission, The Heller School

370 How to apply

370 Test scores and deadlines

406 AdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmissionAdmission, The Rabb School

21 Admission, Admission, Admission, Admission, Admission, undergraduate

25 Address

22 Adult Student Option

22-24 Advanced placement credit

25 Application and admissionsprocedures

22 Credit for college-level work donewhile in high school

25 Credit for foreign school-leavingexamination

21 Early decision

21 Freshman candidates,requirements for

25 International Baccalaureate

21 International students

22 Special Student Status

21 Transfer candidates,requirements for

25 Transfer credit policies

12 Admissions Center, Carl and Ruth ShapiroAdmissions Center, Carl and Ruth ShapiroAdmissions Center, Carl and Ruth ShapiroAdmissions Center, Carl and Ruth ShapiroAdmissions Center, Carl and Ruth Shapiro

22 Adult Student OptionAdult Student OptionAdult Student OptionAdult Student OptionAdult Student Option

22-24 Advanced Placement CreditAdvanced Placement CreditAdvanced Placement CreditAdvanced Placement CreditAdvanced Placement Credit

59 African and Afro-American StudiesAfrican and Afro-American StudiesAfrican and Afro-American StudiesAfrican and Afro-American StudiesAfrican and Afro-American Studies

43 Air Force ROTCAir Force ROTCAir Force ROTCAir Force ROTCAir Force ROTC

American History, American History, American History, American History, American History, see History

450

62 American StudiesAmerican StudiesAmerican StudiesAmerican StudiesAmerican Studies

5 Annual Notice to StudentsAnnual Notice to StudentsAnnual Notice to StudentsAnnual Notice to StudentsAnnual Notice to Students

68 AnthropologyAnthropologyAnthropologyAnthropologyAnthropology

77 Arabic Language and LiteratureArabic Language and LiteratureArabic Language and LiteratureArabic Language and LiteratureArabic Language and Literature

Archaeology, Archaeology, Archaeology, Archaeology, Archaeology, see Anthropology or Classical Studies

41 Architecture, preparation for a career inArchitecture, preparation for a career inArchitecture, preparation for a career inArchitecture, preparation for a career inArchitecture, preparation for a career in

20 Arts and SciencesArts and SciencesArts and SciencesArts and SciencesArts and Sciences, College of

20 Departments

20 Interdepartmental programs

AssistantshipsAssistantshipsAssistantshipsAssistantshipsAssistantships

403 Brandeis InternationalBusiness School

55 Graduate School ofArts and Sciences

39 Undergraduate

14 Athletic FacilitiesAthletic FacilitiesAthletic FacilitiesAthletic FacilitiesAthletic Facilities

18 AthleticsAthleticsAthleticsAthleticsAthletics

34 AttendanceAttendanceAttendanceAttendanceAttendance

Auditing coursesAuditing coursesAuditing coursesAuditing coursesAuditing courses



382 The Heller School

34 Undergraduate

19 Automobile RegulationsAutomobile RegulationsAutomobile RegulationsAutomobile RegulationsAutomobile Regulations

77 BiochemistryBiochemistryBiochemistryBiochemistryBiochemistry

82 Biological PhysicsBiological PhysicsBiological PhysicsBiological PhysicsBiological Physics

84 Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology (for undergraduates. Graduates seeMolecular and Cell Biology.)

Bioorganic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, see Biochemistry

321 BiologyBiologyBiologyBiologyBiology, Quantitative

91 Biophysics and Structural BiologyBiophysics and Structural BiologyBiophysics and Structural BiologyBiophysics and Structural BiologyBiophysics and Structural Biology

459 Block SystemBlock SystemBlock SystemBlock SystemBlock System

428 Board of FellowsBoard of FellowsBoard of FellowsBoard of FellowsBoard of Fellows

430 Board of TrusteesBoard of TrusteesBoard of TrusteesBoard of TrusteesBoard of Trustees

19 BookstoreBookstoreBookstoreBookstoreBookstore

BOLLI BOLLI BOLLI BOLLI BOLLI (see Osher Lifelong Learning Institute)

388 Brandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business SchoolBrandeis International Business School

389 Admission

395 Courses of instruction

393 Degree requirements

392 Faculty

391 Fees and expenses

388 History and organization

388 Objectives

8 Brandeis in the BerkshiresBrandeis in the BerkshiresBrandeis in the BerkshiresBrandeis in the BerkshiresBrandeis in the Berkshires

8 Brandeis Osher Lifelong Learning InstituteBrandeis Osher Lifelong Learning InstituteBrandeis Osher Lifelong Learning InstituteBrandeis Osher Lifelong Learning InstituteBrandeis Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

15 Brandeis University Group StudyBrandeis University Group StudyBrandeis University Group StudyBrandeis University Group StudyBrandeis University Group Study

3 Brandeis University, History ofBrandeis University, History ofBrandeis University, History ofBrandeis University, History ofBrandeis University, History of

12 Brandeis University PressBrandeis University PressBrandeis University PressBrandeis University PressBrandeis University Press

94 BusinessBusinessBusinessBusinessBusiness

41 Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, preparation for a career in

461 Calendar, academicCalendar, academicCalendar, academicCalendar, academicCalendar, academic

Changes in CoursesChanges in CoursesChanges in CoursesChanges in CoursesChanges in Courses




406 Rabb School

34 Undergraduate

14 ChapelsChapelsChapelsChapelsChapels

17 ChaplaincyChaplaincyChaplaincyChaplaincyChaplaincy

13 Charles River ApartmentsCharles River ApartmentsCharles River ApartmentsCharles River ApartmentsCharles River Apartments

96 ChemistryChemistryChemistryChemistryChemistry

105 ChineseChineseChineseChineseChinese

34 Class StandingClass StandingClass StandingClass StandingClass Standing

106 Classical StudiesClassical StudiesClassical StudiesClassical StudiesClassical Studies

109 Coexistence and ConflictCoexistence and ConflictCoexistence and ConflictCoexistence and ConflictCoexistence and Conflict

10 Cohen Center for Modern Jewish StudiesCohen Center for Modern Jewish StudiesCohen Center for Modern Jewish StudiesCohen Center for Modern Jewish StudiesCohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies

20 College of Arts and SciencesCollege of Arts and SciencesCollege of Arts and SciencesCollege of Arts and SciencesCollege of Arts and Sciences

40 Columbia University Law School’s AcceleratedColumbia University Law School’s AcceleratedColumbia University Law School’s AcceleratedColumbia University Law School’s AcceleratedColumbia University Law School’s AcceleratedProgram in Interdisciplinary Legal EducationProgram in Interdisciplinary Legal EducationProgram in Interdisciplinary Legal EducationProgram in Interdisciplinary Legal EducationProgram in Interdisciplinary Legal Education

40 Columbia University School of EngineeringColumbia University School of EngineeringColumbia University School of EngineeringColumbia University School of EngineeringColumbia University School of EngineeringCombined Degree ProgramCombined Degree ProgramCombined Degree ProgramCombined Degree ProgramCombined Degree Program

451

Comparative History, Comparative History, Comparative History, Comparative History, Comparative History, see History

112 Comparative LiteratureComparative LiteratureComparative LiteratureComparative LiteratureComparative Literature

115 Computer ScienceComputer ScienceComputer ScienceComputer ScienceComputer Science



51 Graduate School of Artsand Sciences


7, 404 Continuing StudiesContinuing StudiesContinuing StudiesContinuing StudiesContinuing Studies

458 Correspondence DirectoryCorrespondence DirectoryCorrespondence DirectoryCorrespondence DirectoryCorrespondence Directory

18 Counseling,Counseling,Counseling,Counseling,Counseling, Psychological

57 Course AbbreviationsCourse AbbreviationsCourse AbbreviationsCourse AbbreviationsCourse Abbreviations

59 Course ListingsCourse ListingsCourse ListingsCourse ListingsCourse Listings

Course Load, Course Load, Course Load, Course Load, Course Load, see rate of work

137 Creative WritingCreative WritingCreative WritingCreative WritingCreative Writing

8 Crown Center for Middle East StudiesCrown Center for Middle East StudiesCrown Center for Middle East StudiesCrown Center for Middle East StudiesCrown Center for Middle East Studies

56 Courses of InstructionCourses of InstructionCourses of InstructionCourses of InstructionCourses of Instruction

Credit for Work Done ElsewhereCredit for Work Done ElsewhereCredit for Work Done ElsewhereCredit for Work Done ElsewhereCredit for Work Done Elsewhere


22 Undergraduate

35 Credit/No Credit GradingCredit/No Credit GradingCredit/No Credit GradingCredit/No Credit GradingCredit/No Credit Grading

Cross-RegistrationCross-RegistrationCross-RegistrationCross-RegistrationCross-Registration




405 The Rabb School

42 Undergraduate

121 Cultural ProductionCultural ProductionCultural ProductionCultural ProductionCultural Production

55 Dean’s FellowshipDean’s FellowshipDean’s FellowshipDean’s FellowshipDean’s Fellowship

47 Degree Requirements, Degree Requirements, Degree Requirements, Degree Requirements, Degree Requirements, Graduate School ofArts and Sciences

48 Application for graduate degreesand post-baccalaureate certificates

49 Deposit and publication ofdissertation

48 Degrees in Passing

48 Dissertation and final oralexamination

48 Doctor of philosophy

48 Joint degrees

48 Language requirements

47 Master of arts/science

47 Master of fine arts

29 Degree Requirements, Degree Requirements, Degree Requirements, Degree Requirements, Degree Requirements, undergraduate

29 Academic residency requirement

30 Double counting

30 General requirements

32 Majors

33 Physical education

30 Schools of the University

41 Dentistry, Preparation for a career inDentistry, Preparation for a career inDentistry, Preparation for a career inDentistry, Preparation for a career inDentistry, Preparation for a career in

19 Dining FacilitiesDining FacilitiesDining FacilitiesDining FacilitiesDining Facilities

19 Faculty Club

19 The Stein

15 Disability ServicesDisability ServicesDisability ServicesDisability ServicesDisability Services

48 Dissertation and Final Oral Examination, Dissertation and Final Oral Examination, Dissertation and Final Oral Examination, Dissertation and Final Oral Examination, Dissertation and Final Oral Examination, graduate

5 Diversity StatementDiversity StatementDiversity StatementDiversity StatementDiversity Statement

15 Division of Students and EnrollmentDivision of Students and EnrollmentDivision of Students and EnrollmentDivision of Students and EnrollmentDivision of Students and Enrollment

16 Division of Student LifeDivision of Student LifeDivision of Student LifeDivision of Student LifeDivision of Student Life

30 Double CountingDouble CountingDouble CountingDouble CountingDouble Counting

38 Dual Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree ProgramsDual Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree ProgramsDual Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree ProgramsDual Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree ProgramsDual Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Programs

21 Early Decision, Early Decision, Early Decision, Early Decision, Early Decision, undergraduate

123 East Asian StudiesEast Asian StudiesEast Asian StudiesEast Asian StudiesEast Asian Studies

13 East QuadrangleEast QuadrangleEast QuadrangleEast QuadrangleEast Quadrangle

125 EconomicsEconomicsEconomicsEconomicsEconomics

131 EducationEducationEducationEducationEducation

34 Elective CoursesElective CoursesElective CoursesElective CoursesElective Courses

27 Employment, studentEmployment, studentEmployment, studentEmployment, studentEmployment, student

Engineering Physics, Engineering Physics, Engineering Physics, Engineering Physics, Engineering Physics, see Physics

137 English and American LiteratureEnglish and American LiteratureEnglish and American LiteratureEnglish and American LiteratureEnglish and American Literature

16, 153 English as a Second LanguageEnglish as a Second LanguageEnglish as a Second LanguageEnglish as a Second LanguageEnglish as a Second Language

452

15 Enrollment, Enrollment, Enrollment, Enrollment, Enrollment, Division of Students and

154 Environmental StudiesEnvironmental StudiesEnvironmental StudiesEnvironmental StudiesEnvironmental Studies

156 European Cultural StudiesEuropean Cultural StudiesEuropean Cultural StudiesEuropean Cultural StudiesEuropean Cultural Studies

460 Examination ScheduleExamination ScheduleExamination ScheduleExamination ScheduleExamination Schedule

37 Extended CreditExtended CreditExtended CreditExtended CreditExtended Credit

433 Faculty, arts and sciencesFaculty, arts and sciencesFaculty, arts and sciencesFaculty, arts and sciencesFaculty, arts and sciences

442 Faculty, Brandeis International Business SchoolFaculty, Brandeis International Business SchoolFaculty, Brandeis International Business SchoolFaculty, Brandeis International Business SchoolFaculty, Brandeis International Business School

445 Faculty, emeriti/aeFaculty, emeriti/aeFaculty, emeriti/aeFaculty, emeriti/aeFaculty, emeriti/ae

443 Faculty, The Heller SchoolFaculty, The Heller SchoolFaculty, The Heller SchoolFaculty, The Heller SchoolFaculty, The Heller School

444 Faculty, The Rabb SchoolFaculty, The Rabb SchoolFaculty, The Rabb SchoolFaculty, The Rabb SchoolFaculty, The Rabb School

427 Faculty SenateFaculty SenateFaculty SenateFaculty SenateFaculty Senate

11 Farber LibraryFarber LibraryFarber LibraryFarber LibraryFarber Library

12 Robert D. Farber University ArchivesRobert D. Farber University ArchivesRobert D. Farber University ArchivesRobert D. Farber University ArchivesRobert D. Farber University Archives

391 Fees and ExpensesFees and ExpensesFees and ExpensesFees and ExpensesFees and Expenses, Brandeis InternationalBusiness School

392 Assistantships

392 Financial aid

392 Housing

391 Refunds

392 Scholarships

391 Tuition and expenses

53 Fees and Expenses, Fees and Expenses, Fees and Expenses, Fees and Expenses, Fees and Expenses, Graduate School ofArts and Sciences

53 Application fee

54 Housing

53 Matriculation deposit

54 Refunds

54 Title IV cancellations

53 Transcript fee

53 Tuition fees

373 Fees and ExpensesFees and ExpensesFees and ExpensesFees and ExpensesFees and Expenses, The Heller School

374 Financial aid

373 Other fees

373 Tuition and expenses

373 Refunds

27 Fees and Expenses, Fees and Expenses, Fees and Expenses, Fees and Expenses, Fees and Expenses, undergraduate

27 Application, matriculation, andorientation fees

27 Financial implications of courseload variation

27 Financial regulations

27 Other fees

27 Room and board fee

27 Transcript fee

27 Tuition

428 Fellows, Board ofFellows, Board ofFellows, Board ofFellows, Board ofFellows, Board of

54 Fellowships, Fellowships, Fellowships, Fellowships, Fellowships, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

43 Field StudyField StudyField StudyField StudyField Study

161 Film StudiesFilm StudiesFilm StudiesFilm StudiesFilm Studies

460 Final Examination ScheduleFinal Examination ScheduleFinal Examination ScheduleFinal Examination ScheduleFinal Examination Schedule

Finance, Finance, Finance, Finance, Finance, see International Business School




25 Undergraduate

26 Loans

26 Policy of

27 Student employment

27 Title IV cancellation

27 Transfer students

54 Financial Assistance, Financial Assistance, Financial Assistance, Financial Assistance, Financial Assistance, Graduate School ofArts and Sciences

55 Dean’s fellowship

54 Fellowships

55 Loans

55 Research assistantships

55 Satisfactory academic progress

54 Scholarships

55 Tuition grants

12 Fine and Performing Arts FacilitiesFine and Performing Arts FacilitiesFine and Performing Arts FacilitiesFine and Performing Arts FacilitiesFine and Performing Arts Facilities

163 Fine ArtsFine ArtsFine ArtsFine ArtsFine Arts

14 Ford Athletic and Recreation ComplexFord Athletic and Recreation ComplexFord Athletic and Recreation ComplexFord Athletic and Recreation ComplexFord Athletic and Recreation Complex

31, 411 Foreign Language Requirement, Foreign Language Requirement, Foreign Language Requirement, Foreign Language Requirement, Foreign Language Requirement, undergraduate

Foreign Study, Foreign Study, Foreign Study, Foreign Study, Foreign Study, see study abroad

453

13 Foster Student Living CenterFoster Student Living CenterFoster Student Living CenterFoster Student Living CenterFoster Student Living Center

170 French Language and LiteratureFrench Language and LiteratureFrench Language and LiteratureFrench Language and LiteratureFrench Language and Literature

174 General ScienceGeneral ScienceGeneral ScienceGeneral ScienceGeneral Science

30, 411 General University Requirements, General University Requirements, General University Requirements, General University Requirements, General University Requirements, undergraduate

31, 412 Foreign language

31, 413 Non-Western andcomparative studies

31, 415 Quantitative reasoning

31 School distribution

31, 416 University Seminars

31, 425 University Writing

175 Genetic CounselingGenetic CounselingGenetic CounselingGenetic CounselingGenetic Counseling

178 German Language and LiteratureGerman Language and LiteratureGerman Language and LiteratureGerman Language and LiteratureGerman Language and Literature

181 German, Russian, and Asian Languages andGerman, Russian, and Asian Languages andGerman, Russian, and Asian Languages andGerman, Russian, and Asian Languages andGerman, Russian, and Asian Languages andLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiteratureLiterature

12 Gerstenzang Science LibraryGerstenzang Science LibraryGerstenzang Science LibraryGerstenzang Science LibraryGerstenzang Science Library

11 Goldfarb LibraryGoldfarb LibraryGoldfarb LibraryGoldfarb LibraryGoldfarb Library

9 Goodman Institute for the Study of ZionismGoodman Institute for the Study of ZionismGoodman Institute for the Study of ZionismGoodman Institute for the Study of ZionismGoodman Institute for the Study of Zionismand Israeland Israeland Israeland Israeland Israel

8 Gordon Public Policy CenterGordon Public Policy CenterGordon Public Policy CenterGordon Public Policy CenterGordon Public Policy Center

14 Gosman Sports and Convocation CenterGosman Sports and Convocation CenterGosman Sports and Convocation CenterGosman Sports and Convocation CenterGosman Sports and Convocation Center

GradesGradesGradesGradesGrades



34 Undergraduate

48 Graduate Degrees and Post-BaccalaureateGraduate Degrees and Post-BaccalaureateGraduate Degrees and Post-BaccalaureateGraduate Degrees and Post-BaccalaureateGraduate Degrees and Post-BaccalaureateCertificates, application forCertificates, application forCertificates, application forCertificates, application forCertificates, application for

44 Graduate School of Arts and SciencesGraduate School of Arts and SciencesGraduate School of Arts and SciencesGraduate School of Arts and SciencesGraduate School of Arts and Sciences

44 Areas of Graduate study


44 Objectives

Graduate School of International EconomicsGraduate School of International EconomicsGraduate School of International EconomicsGraduate School of International EconomicsGraduate School of International Economicsand Finance, and Finance, and Finance, and Finance, and Finance, see Brandeis InternationalBusiness School

5 Graduation RateGraduation RateGraduation RateGraduation RateGraduation Rate

Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek, see Classical Studies

15 Group StudyGroup StudyGroup StudyGroup StudyGroup Study

14 Hassenfeld Conference CenterHassenfeld Conference CenterHassenfeld Conference CenterHassenfeld Conference CenterHassenfeld Conference Center

18 Health CenterHealth CenterHealth CenterHealth CenterHealth Center

182 Health: Science, Society, and PolicyHealth: Science, Society, and PolicyHealth: Science, Society, and PolicyHealth: Science, Society, and PolicyHealth: Science, Society, and Policy

185 Hebrew Language and LiteratureHebrew Language and LiteratureHebrew Language and LiteratureHebrew Language and LiteratureHebrew Language and Literature

6, 369 The Heller School for Social Policy andThe Heller School for Social Policy andThe Heller School for Social Policy andThe Heller School for Social Policy andThe Heller School for Social Policy andManagementManagementManagementManagementManagement

370 Admission


369 Degree programs

375 Degree requirements


369 Objectives

17 Hiatt Career CenterHiatt Career CenterHiatt Career CenterHiatt Career CenterHiatt Career Center

191 HistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistory

History of American Civilization, History of American Civilization, History of American Civilization, History of American Civilization, History of American Civilization, see History

202 History of IdeasHistory of IdeasHistory of IdeasHistory of IdeasHistory of Ideas

35 Honors, Honors, Honors, Honors, Honors, degrees with

203 Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership ProgramHornstein Jewish Professional Leadership ProgramHornstein Jewish Professional Leadership ProgramHornstein Jewish Professional Leadership ProgramHornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program

Housing, Housing, Housing, Housing, Housing, see Residence Halls

Incompletes and Excused Absences fromIncompletes and Excused Absences fromIncompletes and Excused Absences fromIncompletes and Excused Absences fromIncompletes and Excused Absences fromFinal ExamsFinal ExamsFinal ExamsFinal ExamsFinal Exams




35 Undergraduate

38, 207 Independent Interdisciplinary MajorIndependent Interdisciplinary MajorIndependent Interdisciplinary MajorIndependent Interdisciplinary MajorIndependent Interdisciplinary Major

11 Information Technology ServicesInformation Technology ServicesInformation Technology ServicesInformation Technology ServicesInformation Technology Services

17 Intercultural CenterIntercultural CenterIntercultural CenterIntercultural CenterIntercultural Center

20 Interdepartmental ProgramsInterdepartmental ProgramsInterdepartmental ProgramsInterdepartmental ProgramsInterdepartmental Programs

208 International and Global StudiesInternational and Global StudiesInternational and Global StudiesInternational and Global StudiesInternational and Global Studies

25 International BaccalaureateInternational BaccalaureateInternational BaccalaureateInternational BaccalaureateInternational Baccalaureate

388 International Business School, International Business School, International Business School, International Business School, International Business School, see also BrandeisInternational Business School

9 International Center for Ethics, Justice, andInternational Center for Ethics, Justice, andInternational Center for Ethics, Justice, andInternational Center for Ethics, Justice, andInternational Center for Ethics, Justice, andPublic LifePublic LifePublic LifePublic LifePublic Life

454

International Students, Admission ofInternational Students, Admission ofInternational Students, Admission ofInternational Students, Admission ofInternational Students, Admission of


21 Undergraduate

15 International Students and Scholars OfficeInternational Students and Scholars OfficeInternational Students and Scholars OfficeInternational Students and Scholars OfficeInternational Students and Scholars Office

213 Internet StudiesInternet StudiesInternet StudiesInternet StudiesInternet Studies

39 Internship for CreditInternship for CreditInternship for CreditInternship for CreditInternship for Credit

214 Islamic and Middle Eastern StudiesIslamic and Middle Eastern StudiesIslamic and Middle Eastern StudiesIslamic and Middle Eastern StudiesIslamic and Middle Eastern Studies

217 Italian StudiesItalian StudiesItalian StudiesItalian StudiesItalian Studies

219 JapaneseJapaneseJapaneseJapaneseJapanese

203 Jewish Professional LeadershipJewish Professional LeadershipJewish Professional LeadershipJewish Professional LeadershipJewish Professional Leadership

220 JournalismJournalismJournalismJournalismJournalism

260 Judaic StudiesJudaic StudiesJudaic StudiesJudaic StudiesJudaic Studies

223 Language and LinguisticsLanguage and LinguisticsLanguage and LinguisticsLanguage and LinguisticsLanguage and Linguistics

Language RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage RequirementsLanguage Requirements


31 Undergraduate

Latin, Latin, Latin, Latin, Latin, see Classical Studies

226 Latin American and Latino StudiesLatin American and Latino StudiesLatin American and Latino StudiesLatin American and Latino StudiesLatin American and Latino Studies

41 Law, preparation for a career inLaw, preparation for a career inLaw, preparation for a career inLaw, preparation for a career inLaw, preparation for a career in

Leave of Absence and Voluntary Withdrawal fromLeave of Absence and Voluntary Withdrawal fromLeave of Absence and Voluntary Withdrawal fromLeave of Absence and Voluntary Withdrawal fromLeave of Absence and Voluntary Withdrawal fromthe Universitythe Universitythe Universitythe Universitythe University




37 Undergraduate

229 Legal StudiesLegal StudiesLegal StudiesLegal StudiesLegal Studies

Lemberg Program in International Economics andLemberg Program in International Economics andLemberg Program in International Economics andLemberg Program in International Economics andLemberg Program in International Economics andFinance, Finance, Finance, Finance, Finance, see Brandeis International Business School

13 Leon CourtLeon CourtLeon CourtLeon CourtLeon Court

11 Libraries, UniversityLibraries, UniversityLibraries, UniversityLibraries, UniversityLibraries, University

20 The Liberal ArtsThe Liberal ArtsThe Liberal ArtsThe Liberal ArtsThe Liberal Arts

11 Library and Technology ServicesLibrary and Technology ServicesLibrary and Technology ServicesLibrary and Technology ServicesLibrary and Technology Services

232 Library Intensive ProgramLibrary Intensive ProgramLibrary Intensive ProgramLibrary Intensive ProgramLibrary Intensive Program

16 Library Research Strategies, program inLibrary Research Strategies, program inLibrary Research Strategies, program inLibrary Research Strategies, program inLibrary Research Strategies, program in

11 Library ServicesLibrary ServicesLibrary ServicesLibrary ServicesLibrary Services

Linguistic Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, see anthropology

14 Linsey Sports CenterLinsey Sports CenterLinsey Sports CenterLinsey Sports CenterLinsey Sports Center



26 Undergraduate

10, 260 Lown School of Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesLown School of Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesLown School of Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesLown School of Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesLown School of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies

12 LTS FacilitiesLTS FacilitiesLTS FacilitiesLTS FacilitiesLTS Facilities

19 Mailroom, Mailroom, Mailroom, Mailroom, Mailroom, Student

32 MajorsMajorsMajorsMajorsMajors

10 Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish EducationMandel Center for Studies in Jewish EducationMandel Center for Studies in Jewish EducationMandel Center for Studies in Jewish EducationMandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education

13 Massell QuadrangleMassell QuadrangleMassell QuadrangleMassell QuadrangleMassell Quadrangle

233 MathematicsMathematicsMathematicsMathematicsMathematics

41 Medicine, Preparation for a career inMedicine, Preparation for a career inMedicine, Preparation for a career inMedicine, Preparation for a career inMedicine, Preparation for a career in

239 Medieval and Renaissance StudiesMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMedieval and Renaissance Studies

38 MinorsMinorsMinorsMinorsMinors

5 Mission StatementMission StatementMission StatementMission StatementMission Statement

242 Molecular and Cell BiologyMolecular and Cell BiologyMolecular and Cell BiologyMolecular and Cell BiologyMolecular and Cell Biology

248 MusicMusicMusicMusicMusic

17 Muslim LifeMuslim LifeMuslim LifeMuslim LifeMuslim Life

429 National Women’s CommitteeNational Women’s CommitteeNational Women’s CommitteeNational Women’s CommitteeNational Women’s Committee

260 Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesNear Eastern and Judaic StudiesNear Eastern and Judaic StudiesNear Eastern and Judaic StudiesNear Eastern and Judaic Studies

279 NeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscience

5 Nondiscriminatory Policy StatementNondiscriminatory Policy StatementNondiscriminatory Policy StatementNondiscriminatory Policy StatementNondiscriminatory Policy Statement

31 Non-Western Comparative StudiesNon-Western Comparative StudiesNon-Western Comparative StudiesNon-Western Comparative StudiesNon-Western Comparative Studies

13 North QuadrangleNorth QuadrangleNorth QuadrangleNorth QuadrangleNorth Quadrangle

43 Off-Campus StudyOff-Campus StudyOff-Campus StudyOff-Campus StudyOff-Campus Study

43 Air Force ROTC

42 Cross-registration

42 Domestic off-campus study

43 Field study

42 Study abroad

42 Summer School credit

431 Officers, UniversityOfficers, UniversityOfficers, UniversityOfficers, UniversityOfficers, University

455

Officers of InstructionOfficers of InstructionOfficers of InstructionOfficers of InstructionOfficers of Instruction

433 Arts and Sciences


444 Emeriti/ae


428 Organization, UniversityOrganization, UniversityOrganization, UniversityOrganization, UniversityOrganization, University

17 Orientation and First-Year ProgramsOrientation and First-Year ProgramsOrientation and First-Year ProgramsOrientation and First-Year ProgramsOrientation and First-Year Programs

8 Osher Lifelong Learning InstituteOsher Lifelong Learning InstituteOsher Lifelong Learning InstituteOsher Lifelong Learning InstituteOsher Lifelong Learning Institute

Part-time Degree Program, Part-time Degree Program, Part-time Degree Program, Part-time Degree Program, Part-time Degree Program, see Adult StudentOption

51 Part-time Resident Status, Part-time Resident Status, Part-time Resident Status, Part-time Resident Status, Part-time Resident Status, graduate

35 Pass/Fail OptionPass/Fail OptionPass/Fail OptionPass/Fail OptionPass/Fail Option

28 Payment Plans, Payment Plans, Payment Plans, Payment Plans, Payment Plans, undergraduate

284 Peace, Conflict, and Coexistence StudiesPeace, Conflict, and Coexistence StudiesPeace, Conflict, and Coexistence StudiesPeace, Conflict, and Coexistence StudiesPeace, Conflict, and Coexistence Studies

39 Peer Assistantships for Credit, Peer Assistantships for Credit, Peer Assistantships for Credit, Peer Assistantships for Credit, Peer Assistantships for Credit, undergraduate

12 Performing Arts FacilitiesPerforming Arts FacilitiesPerforming Arts FacilitiesPerforming Arts FacilitiesPerforming Arts Facilities

Persian Language and Literature, Persian Language and Literature, Persian Language and Literature, Persian Language and Literature, Persian Language and Literature, see Near Easternand Judaic Studies

35 Phi Beta KappaPhi Beta KappaPhi Beta KappaPhi Beta KappaPhi Beta Kappa

286 PhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophy

33, 292 Physical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical Education

Physical Science, Physical Science, Physical Science, Physical Science, Physical Science, see Physics

295 PhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysics

302 PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPolitics

312 Post-Baccalaureate Premedical StudiesPost-Baccalaureate Premedical StudiesPost-Baccalaureate Premedical StudiesPost-Baccalaureate Premedical StudiesPost-Baccalaureate Premedical Studies

51 Post-Baccalaureate StudentsPost-Baccalaureate StudentsPost-Baccalaureate StudentsPost-Baccalaureate StudentsPost-Baccalaureate Students

15 Posse ProgramPosse ProgramPosse ProgramPosse ProgramPosse Program

19 Post Office and Student MailroomPost Office and Student MailroomPost Office and Student MailroomPost Office and Student MailroomPost Office and Student Mailroom

41 Preparation for Professional TrainingPreparation for Professional TrainingPreparation for Professional TrainingPreparation for Professional TrainingPreparation for Professional Training

428 President, Office ofPresident, Office ofPresident, Office ofPresident, Office ofPresident, Office of

428 President’s CouncilPresident’s CouncilPresident’s CouncilPresident’s CouncilPresident’s Council

6 Professional EducationProfessional EducationProfessional EducationProfessional EducationProfessional Education


369 The Heller School for Social Policyand Management

405 The Rabb School of ContinuingStudies

428 Provost and DeansProvost and DeansProvost and DeansProvost and DeansProvost and Deans

18 Psychological Counseling CenterPsychological Counseling CenterPsychological Counseling CenterPsychological Counseling CenterPsychological Counseling Center

313 PsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychologyPsychology

19 Public SafetyPublic SafetyPublic SafetyPublic SafetyPublic Safety

321 Quantitative BiologyQuantitative BiologyQuantitative BiologyQuantitative BiologyQuantitative Biology

31, 415 Quantitative ReasoningQuantitative ReasoningQuantitative ReasoningQuantitative ReasoningQuantitative Reasoning

7, 405 The Rabb School of Continuing StudiesThe Rabb School of Continuing StudiesThe Rabb School of Continuing StudiesThe Rabb School of Continuing StudiesThe Rabb School of Continuing Studies


406 Admission


407 Degree Requirements

443 Faculty


407 Financial Aid

408 Graduate Certificates

405 History and Organization

12 Rapaporte Treasure HallRapaporte Treasure HallRapaporte Treasure HallRapaporte Treasure HallRapaporte Treasure Hall





33 Rate of Work,Rate of Work,Rate of Work,Rate of Work,Rate of Work, undergraduate

5 Records, University policyRecords, University policyRecords, University policyRecords, University policyRecords, University policy





28 Undergraduate

16 Registrar, Office of the UniversityRegistrar, Office of the UniversityRegistrar, Office of the UniversityRegistrar, Office of the UniversityRegistrar, Office of the University

17 Religious Life on CampusReligious Life on CampusReligious Life on CampusReligious Life on CampusReligious Life on Campus

322 Religious StudiesReligious StudiesReligious StudiesReligious StudiesReligious Studies

58 Requirement CodesRequirement CodesRequirement CodesRequirement CodesRequirement Codes

Requirements for the Degree, Requirements for the Degree, Requirements for the Degree, Requirements for the Degree, Requirements for the Degree, see DegreeRequirements

55 Research Assistantships, graduateResearch Assistantships, graduateResearch Assistantships, graduateResearch Assistantships, graduateResearch Assistantships, graduate

456

Research Centers and InstitutesResearch Centers and InstitutesResearch Centers and InstitutesResearch Centers and InstitutesResearch Centers and Institutes

8 Brandeis in the Berkshires

10 Center for Behavioral Health

9 Center on Hunger and Poverty

8 Center for InternationalDevelopment

9 Center for Youth and Communities

8 Community, Families, andWork Program

8 Crown Center for Middle EastStudies

10 Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Centerfor Modern Jewish Studies(Lown School)

8 Fisher-Bernstein Institute

9 Jacob and Libby GoodmanInstitute for the Study of Zionismand Israel

8 Gordon Public Policy Center

9 Hadassah-Brandeis Institute

9 Institute for Child, Youth, andFamily Policy

9 Fisher-Bernstein Institute

9 Institute on Assets and Social Policy

9 International Center for Ethics,Justice, and Public Life

10 Lown School of Near Eastern andJudaic Studies

10 Mandel Center for Studies inJewish Education

9 National Program on Women andAging

9 National Scientific Council on theDeveloping Child

10 Rosenstiel Basic Medical SciencesResearch Center

8 Bernard G. and Rhoda G. SarnatCenter for the Study ofAnti-Jewishness

9 Nathan and Toby Starr Center forMental Retardation

10 Schneider Institute forHealth Policy

10 Steinhardt Social Research Institute

10 Tauber Institute for the Study ofEuropean Jewry

11 Volen National Center for ComplexSystems

11 Women’s Studies Research Center

13 Residence HallsResidence HallsResidence HallsResidence HallsResidence Halls

16 Residence LifeResidence LifeResidence LifeResidence LifeResidence Life

Residence RequirementsResidence RequirementsResidence RequirementsResidence RequirementsResidence Requirements




29 Undergraduate

13 Ridgewood QuadrangleRidgewood QuadrangleRidgewood QuadrangleRidgewood QuadrangleRidgewood Quadrangle

325 Romance and Comparative LiteratureRomance and Comparative LiteratureRomance and Comparative LiteratureRomance and Comparative LiteratureRomance and Comparative Literature

27 Room and Board Fee, Room and Board Fee, Room and Board Fee, Room and Board Fee, Room and Board Fee, undergraduate

12 Rose Art Museum, TheRose Art Museum, TheRose Art Museum, TheRose Art Museum, TheRose Art Museum, The

10 Rosenstiel Basic Medical Sciences Research CenterRosenstiel Basic Medical Sciences Research CenterRosenstiel Basic Medical Sciences Research CenterRosenstiel Basic Medical Sciences Research CenterRosenstiel Basic Medical Sciences Research Center

13 Rosenthal Residence HallsRosenthal Residence HallsRosenthal Residence HallsRosenthal Residence HallsRosenthal Residence Halls

43 ROTC, ROTC, ROTC, ROTC, ROTC, Air Force

326 Russian and East European StudiesRussian and East European StudiesRussian and East European StudiesRussian and East European StudiesRussian and East European Studies

327 Russian Language and LiteratureRussian Language and LiteratureRussian Language and LiteratureRussian Language and LiteratureRussian Language and Literature

8 Sarnat Center for the Study of Anti-JewishnessSarnat Center for the Study of Anti-JewishnessSarnat Center for the Study of Anti-JewishnessSarnat Center for the Study of Anti-JewishnessSarnat Center for the Study of Anti-Jewishness

10 The Schneider Institute for Health PolicyThe Schneider Institute for Health PolicyThe Schneider Institute for Health PolicyThe Schneider Institute for Health PolicyThe Schneider Institute for Health Policy

ScholarshipsScholarshipsScholarshipsScholarshipsScholarships



21 Scholastic Aptitude TestsScholastic Aptitude TestsScholastic Aptitude TestsScholastic Aptitude TestsScholastic Aptitude Tests

30 Schools of the UniversitySchools of the UniversitySchools of the UniversitySchools of the UniversitySchools of the University

13 Schwartz Residence HallSchwartz Residence HallSchwartz Residence HallSchwartz Residence HallSchwartz Residence Hall

12 Shapiro Admissions CenterShapiro Admissions CenterShapiro Admissions CenterShapiro Admissions CenterShapiro Admissions Center

14, 19 Shapiro Campus CenterShapiro Campus CenterShapiro Campus CenterShapiro Campus CenterShapiro Campus Center

14 Sherman Student CenterSherman Student CenterSherman Student CenterSherman Student CenterSherman Student Center

13 Slosberg Music CenterSlosberg Music CenterSlosberg Music CenterSlosberg Music CenterSlosberg Music Center

330 Social Justice and Social PolicySocial Justice and Social PolicySocial Justice and Social PolicySocial Justice and Social PolicySocial Justice and Social Policy

332 SociologySociologySociologySociologySociology

457

341 South Asian LiteratureSouth Asian LiteratureSouth Asian LiteratureSouth Asian LiteratureSouth Asian Literature

342 Spanish Language and LiteratureSpanish Language and LiteratureSpanish Language and LiteratureSpanish Language and LiteratureSpanish Language and Literature

Special Student StatusSpecial Student StatusSpecial Student StatusSpecial Student StatusSpecial Student Status




22 Undergraduate

13 Spingold Theater CenterSpingold Theater CenterSpingold Theater CenterSpingold Theater CenterSpingold Theater Center

Sports, Sports, Sports, Sports, Sports, see Athletics

10 Steinhardt Social Research InstituteSteinhardt Social Research InstituteSteinhardt Social Research InstituteSteinhardt Social Research InstituteSteinhardt Social Research Institute

19 Student ActivitiesStudent ActivitiesStudent ActivitiesStudent ActivitiesStudent Activities

18 Student Conduct SystemStudent Conduct SystemStudent Conduct SystemStudent Conduct SystemStudent Conduct System

15 Student Enrichment Services, Office ofStudent Enrichment Services, Office ofStudent Enrichment Services, Office ofStudent Enrichment Services, Office ofStudent Enrichment Services, Office of

14 Student FacilitiesStudent FacilitiesStudent FacilitiesStudent FacilitiesStudent Facilities

16 Student LifeStudent LifeStudent LifeStudent LifeStudent Life

19 Student GovernmentStudent GovernmentStudent GovernmentStudent GovernmentStudent Government

19 Student OrganizationsStudent OrganizationsStudent OrganizationsStudent OrganizationsStudent Organizations

15 Student Support Services ProgramStudent Support Services ProgramStudent Support Services ProgramStudent Support Services ProgramStudent Support Services Program

42 Study AbroadStudy AbroadStudy AbroadStudy AbroadStudy Abroad

Summer SchoolSummer SchoolSummer SchoolSummer SchoolSummer School

40 Brandeis

42 Credit

Sustainable International Development Program,Sustainable International Development Program,Sustainable International Development Program,Sustainable International Development Program,Sustainable International Development Program,see The Heller School for Social Policyand Management

14 Swig Student CenterSwig Student CenterSwig Student CenterSwig Student CenterSwig Student Center

11 The Tauber Institute for the Study ofThe Tauber Institute for the Study ofThe Tauber Institute for the Study ofThe Tauber Institute for the Study ofThe Tauber Institute for the Study ofEuropean JewryEuropean JewryEuropean JewryEuropean JewryEuropean Jewry

41 Teaching, Preparation for a career inTeaching, Preparation for a career inTeaching, Preparation for a career inTeaching, Preparation for a career inTeaching, Preparation for a career in

11 Technology ServicesTechnology ServicesTechnology ServicesTechnology ServicesTechnology Services

346 Theater ArtsTheater ArtsTheater ArtsTheater ArtsTheater Arts

Transcript FeeTranscript FeeTranscript FeeTranscript FeeTranscript Fee



27 Undergraduate

21 Transfer Candidates, requirements forTransfer Candidates, requirements forTransfer Candidates, requirements forTransfer Candidates, requirements forTransfer Candidates, requirements for

25 Transfer Credit PoliciesTransfer Credit PoliciesTransfer Credit PoliciesTransfer Credit PoliciesTransfer Credit Policies

15 Transitional Year ProgramTransitional Year ProgramTransitional Year ProgramTransitional Year ProgramTransitional Year Program

430 Trustees, Board ofTrustees, Board ofTrustees, Board ofTrustees, Board ofTrustees, Board of

39 Tufts University School of Medicine EarlyTufts University School of Medicine EarlyTufts University School of Medicine EarlyTufts University School of Medicine EarlyTufts University School of Medicine EarlyAcceptance ProgramAcceptance ProgramAcceptance ProgramAcceptance ProgramAcceptance Program





27 Undergraduate

55 Tuition GrantsTuition GrantsTuition GrantsTuition GrantsTuition Grants

15 Tutorial ServicesTutorial ServicesTutorial ServicesTutorial ServicesTutorial Services

15 Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs, Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs, Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs, Office ofUndergraduate Academic Affairs, Office of

39 Undergraduate Peer Assistantships for CreditUndergraduate Peer Assistantships for CreditUndergraduate Peer Assistantships for CreditUndergraduate Peer Assistantships for CreditUndergraduate Peer Assistantships for Credit

39 Undergraduate Research OpportunitiesUndergraduate Research OpportunitiesUndergraduate Research OpportunitiesUndergraduate Research OpportunitiesUndergraduate Research Opportunities

427 University FellowsUniversity FellowsUniversity FellowsUniversity FellowsUniversity Fellows

431 University OfficersUniversity OfficersUniversity OfficersUniversity OfficersUniversity Officers

428 University OrganizationUniversity OrganizationUniversity OrganizationUniversity OrganizationUniversity Organization

31, 416 University SeminarsUniversity SeminarsUniversity SeminarsUniversity SeminarsUniversity Seminars

31, 425 University WritingUniversity WritingUniversity WritingUniversity WritingUniversity Writing

14, 19 Usdan Student CenterUsdan Student CenterUsdan Student CenterUsdan Student CenterUsdan Student Center

13 Usen CastleUsen CastleUsen CastleUsen CastleUsen Castle

428 Vice PresidentsVice PresidentsVice PresidentsVice PresidentsVice Presidents

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37 Undergraduate

360 Women’s and Gender StudiesWomen’s and Gender StudiesWomen’s and Gender StudiesWomen’s and Gender StudiesWomen’s and Gender Studies

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368 YiddishYiddishYiddishYiddishYiddish

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Block System

A = 8:00-9:00 any three daysB = 9:00-10:00 M W ThC = 10:00-11:00 M W ThD = 11:00-12:00 M W ThE = 12:00-1:00 M W ThF = 1:00-2:00 M W ThG = 9:00-10:30 T FH = 10:30-12:00 T FJ = 12:00-1:30 T FK = 2:00-3:30 M W

L = 3:30-5:00 M WM= 5:00-6:30 M WN = 1:30-3:00 T FP = 3:00-4:30 T FQ = 6:30-7:30 M W ThR = 2:00-3:00 T Th FS1 = 2:00-5:00 M [= K + L]S2 = 1:30-4:30 T [= N + P]S3 = 2:00-5:00 W [= K + L]S4 = 1:30-4:30 F [= N + P]

S5 = 4:30-7:30 TS6 = 9:00-12:00 T [= G + H]S7 = 9:00-12:00 F [= G + H]S8 = 5:00-8:00 ThV = 5:00-6:30 T ThX1= 6:30-9:30 MX2= 6:30-9:30 WX3= 6:30-9:30 ThX4= 6:30-9:30 TY = 6:30-8:00 M W

TimeTimeTimeTimeTime MondayMondayMondayMondayMonday TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday FridayFridayFridayFridayFriday

8:00 A A A A A

8:30

9:00 B G S6 B B G S7

9:30

10:00 C C C

10:30 H H

11:00 D D D

11:30

12:00 E J E E J

12:30

1:00 F F F

1:30 N S2 N S4

2:00 K S1 R K S3 R R

2:30

3:00 P P

3:30 L L

4:00

4:30 S5

5:00 M V M V S8

5:30

6:00

6:30 Q X1 Y X4 Q X2 Y Q X3

7:00

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Final ExaminationSchedule 2006-07

*Applies to some multisectioned courses.Questions concerning exam date for coursesthat meet in two or more blocks should bereferred to the Office of the UniversityRegistrar.

Fall Term 2006Fall Term 2006Fall Term 2006Fall Term 2006Fall Term 2006

Examination DateExamination DateExamination DateExamination DateExamination Date Examination TimeExamination TimeExamination TimeExamination TimeExamination Time Examination Block(s)Examination Block(s)Examination Block(s)Examination Block(s)Examination Block(s)

Friday, December 8Friday, December 8Friday, December 8Friday, December 8Friday, December 8 9:15 am-12:15 pm H, S61:30-4:30 pm European Language

Common Exams*6:00-9:00 pm none

Monday, December 11Monday, December 11Monday, December 11Monday, December 11Monday, December 11 9:15 am-12:15 pm F1:30-4:30 pm D6:00-9:00 pm L, P, S3, S5, X4, V

Tuesday, December 12Tuesday, December 12Tuesday, December 12Tuesday, December 12Tuesday, December 12 9:15 am-12:15 pm Math Common Exams*1:30-4:30 pm A, K, S16:00-9:00 pm M, Q, X1, X2, Y

Wednesday, December 13Wednesday, December 13Wednesday, December 13Wednesday, December 13Wednesday, December 13 9:15 am-12:15 pm Economics CommonExams*

1:30-4:30 pm B, X3, S86:00-9:00 pm N, R, S2, S4

Thursday, December 14Thursday, December 14Thursday, December 14Thursday, December 14Thursday, December 14 9:15 am-12:15 pm E1:30-4:30 pm J6:00-9:00 pm G, S7

Friday, December 15Friday, December 15Friday, December 15Friday, December 15Friday, December 15 9:15 am-12:15 pm C1:30-4:30 pm Other Common Exams/

Conflict Resolution6:00-9:00 pm none

Spring Term 2007Spring Term 2007Spring Term 2007Spring Term 2007Spring Term 2007

Examination DateExamination DateExamination DateExamination DateExamination Date Examination TimeExamination TimeExamination TimeExamination TimeExamination Time Examination Block(s)Examination Block(s)Examination Block(s)Examination Block(s)Examination Block(s)

Friday, May 4Friday, May 4Friday, May 4Friday, May 4Friday, May 4 9:15 am-12:15 pm H, S61:30-4:30 pm European Language

Common Exams*6:00-9:00 pm none

Monday, May 7Monday, May 7Monday, May 7Monday, May 7Monday, May 7 9:15 am-12:15 pm F1:30-4:30 pm D6:00-9:00 pm N, R, S2, S4

Tuesday, May 8Tuesday, May 8Tuesday, May 8Tuesday, May 8Tuesday, May 8 9:15 am-12:15 pm Math Common Exams*1:30-4:30 pm A, K, S16:00-9:00 pm M, Q, X1, X2, Y

Wednesday, May 9Wednesday, May 9Wednesday, May 9Wednesday, May 9Wednesday, May 9 9:15 am-12:15 pm Economics Exams*1:30-4:30 pm B, X3, S86:00-9:00 pm L, P, S3, S5, X4, V

Thursday, May 10Thursday, May 10Thursday, May 10Thursday, May 10Thursday, May 10 9:15 am-12:15 pm E1:30-4:30 pm J6:00-9:00 pm G, S7

Friday, May 11Friday, May 11Friday, May 11Friday, May 11Friday, May 11 9:15 am-12:15 pm C1:30-4:30 pm Other Common Exams/

Conflict Resolution6:00-9:00 pm none

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2006-07 Academic Calendar

Policy of Brandeis University Pertaining to Religious ObservancePolicy of Brandeis University Pertaining to Religious ObservancePolicy of Brandeis University Pertaining to Religious ObservancePolicy of Brandeis University Pertaining to Religious ObservancePolicy of Brandeis University Pertaining to Religious ObservanceIn constructing the academic calendar, religious holy days will notbe the sole factor in determining days on which classes will be heldor suspended. It is the policy of the University, however, thatstudents be encouraged to observe their appropriate religious holydays; that instructors strive to facilitate this by allowing absencefrom classes for such purposes and by trying to insure that no

examinations, written reports, oral reports, or other mandatory classassignments are scheduled for or due on such holy days; and thatinstructors provide ample opportunities for such students to makeup work missed on such occasions without penalty. Jewish holidaysbegin at sundown of the previous evening and end at nightfall of theday listed.

Fall Term 2006*Fall Term 2006*Fall Term 2006*Fall Term 2006*Fall Term 2006*Tuesday– August 15– Registration period forThursday September 14 graduate students.Sunday August 27 Residence halls open for all

undergraduate students.Monday– August 28– Registration period for allThursday September 14 undergraduate students.Tuesday August 29 Residence halls open for

returning students.Thursday August 31 First day of instruction.Monday September 4 Labor Day: No University

exercises, staff holiday.Thursday September 14 Last day to add/drop classesThursday September 14 All work for spring term 2006

undergraduate incompletes dueto instructors.

Thursday September 21 Last day for undergraduates toelect a pass/fail option for thecurrent term and to request aP grade for the preceding term.

Thursday September 21 Grades replacing spring 2006undergraduate incompletes duein the University Registrar’s Office.

Monday October 2 Yom Kippur: No Universityexercises.

Tuesday October 3 Brandeis Monday: Monday classschedule in effect.

Tuesday October 3 February Ph.D. candidates shouldsubmit penultimate copies ofdissertations to program chairs.

Friday October 6 Last day for undergraduates todrop courses without a “W”transcript notation (instructor’spermission required).

Friday October 6 Last day to drop Module I courses(instructor’s and chair’s permissionrequired).

Monday October 9 Columbus Day: Classes in session,staff holiday.

Friday October 13 Undergraduate midterm grades due.Tuesday– October 31– Registration period for springFriday November 10 term 2007.Wednesday November 1 Last day for February graduate

degree candidates (certificates,final and continuing master’s andPh.D.) to file Application forDegree in the Office of StudentFinancial Services. Final day forFebruary Heller School degreecandidates to file Application forDegree at the Heller SchoolRegistrar.

Friday November 10 Last day for undergraduates to dropcourses with a “W” transcriptnotation (instructor’s permissionrequired).

Wednesday November 22 Last day to drop courses forgraduate students (instructor’s andchair’s permission required).

Thursday– November 23– Thanksgiving holiday: NoFriday November 24 University exercises, staff holiday.Friday December 1 Final day for faculty certification

that all February master’scandidates have completed degreerequirements, including language(s)and theses, and all Ph.D.candidates have defendeddissertations.

Tuesday December 5 Last day of instruction.Tuesday December 5 Last day to voluntarily withdraw

from the semester (writtennotification required).

Wednesday– December 6– Study days.Thursday December 7Friday– December 8– Final examination period.Friday December 15Friday December 15 Final day for February graduate

doctoral degree candidates todeposit their dissertations at theirgraduate school office.

Saturday December 16 Residence halls close.at noon

Friday December 22 Fall term grades due.Friday December 22 Grades replacing spring 2006

graduate incompletes due in theUniversity Registrar’s Office.

* Note: Make-up examinations for spring term 2006 will be heldSeptember 6, 7, and 11, 2006.

Spring Term 2007*Spring Term 2007*Spring Term 2007*Spring Term 2007*Spring Term 2007*Tuesday– January 9– Registration period for graduateMonday January 29 students.Sunday January 14 Residence halls open for new

undergraduate students.Monday January 15 Martin Luther King Day:

No University exercises, staff holiday.Tuesday– January 16– Registration period for allMonday January 29 undergraduate students.Tuesday January 16 First day of instruction.Monday January 29 Last day to add/drop classes.Monday January 29 All work for fall term 2006

undergraduate incompletes dueto instructors.

Wednesday January 31 Brandeis Monday: Monday classschedule in effect.

Monday February 5 Grades replacing fall 2006undergraduate incompletes due inthe University Registrar’s Office.

Monday February 5 Last day for undergraduates to electa pass/fail option for the current termand to request a P grade for thepreceding term.

Monday February 19 Presidents Day: No Universityexercises, staff holiday.

Monday– February 19– Midterm Recess: No UniversityFriday February 23 exercises.Monday February 26 Last day for undergraduates to drop

courses without a “W” transcriptnotation (instructor’s permissionrequired).

Monday February 26 Last day to drop Module I courses(instructor’s and chair’s permissionrequired).

Thursday March 1 Last day for May graduate degreecandidates (certificates, final andcontinuing master’s and Ph.D.) to fileApplication for Degree in the Office ofStudent Financial Services. Final dayfor February Heller School degreecandidates to file Application forDegree at the Heller School Registrar.

Thursday March 1 May Ph.D. candidates should submitpenultimate copies of dissertations toprogram chairs.

Friday March 9 Undergraduate midterm grades due.Monday– April 2– Passover and spring recess: NoTuesday April 10 University exercises.Wednesday– April 11– Registration period for fall term 2007.Friday April 20Thursday April 12 Final day for faculty certifications that

May Ph.D. candidates have defendeddissertations.

Thursday April 12 Last day to drop courses for graduatestudents (instructor’s and chair’spermission required).

Friday April 13 Last day for undergraduates to dropcourses with a “W” transcript notation(instructor’s permission required).

Monday April 16 Patriots Day: Classes in session,staff holiday.

Wednesday May 2 Last day of instruction.Wednesday May 2 Last day to voluntarily withdraw from

the semester (written notificationrequired).

Thursday May 3 Study day.Friday– May 4– Final examination period.Friday May 11Wednesday May 9 Final day for May graduate doctoral

degree candidates to deposit dissertationsat their graduate school office.

Wednesday May 9 Final day for faculty certification that allMay master’s candidates have completeddegree requirements, includinglanguage(s) and theses.

Wednesday May 9 Grades for all graduate degreecandidates due.

Saturday May 12 Residence halls close for undergraduates.at noon

Monday May 14 Senior grades for all courses withoutfinal exams due by 10:00 a.m. Seniorgrades for all courses with final examsdue by 10:00 a.m. on the third day afterthe examination, and in no case laterthan Monday, May 14, at 10:00 a.m.

Monday May 14 Last day for graduating seniors toconvert current term pass/failenrollments to a “P.”

Tuesday May 15 Department degree meetings.at 9:30 am

Thursday May 17 Faculty meeting.at 3:00 pm

Sunday May 20 Commencement.Monday May 21 Residence halls close for all students.Tuesday May 22 All other spring term grades due.

at 10:00 amTuesday May 22 Grades replacing graduate incompletes

from fall term 2006 due.Monday May 28 Memorial Day: Staff holiday.

* Note: Make-up examinations for fall term 2006 will be held January17, 18, and 22, 2007.

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