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PY*E299*70
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Richard Rector
Prerequisites:
None
Open To:
All Students
Grading System: Letter
Max. Enrollment: 20
Meeting Times:
Tu W 10:00am-1:00pm
is project is designed to introduce the field of sport and exercise psychology
by providing a broad overview of the major themes in the area. We will
explore such topics as personality, competition and cooperation, exercise and
fitness, children’s development through sport, peak performance, burnout
and overtraining, group dynamics, and leadership. Students will participate
in relaxation techniques, visual imagery practices, and discussions about
health and well-being. Students will be required to complete readings
and view related media in and out of class. Evaluation will be based on
participation, a 5-page autobiography of how sports participation/exercise
has affected one’s life, a 5-page summary discussing the psychology of sport
and how it relates to an approved movie, a daily log chronicling progress
towards reaching specific exercise and sports-related goals, and a group
project.
RELIGION
RE*E299*71
Islam and Hip-hop
Keely Sutton
Prerequisites:
None
Open To:
All Students
Grading System: Letter
Max. Enrollment: 15
Meeting Times:
MW F 11:00am-2:00pm
is project examines the intersections between Islam and hip-hop music.
Well-known artists like Rakim, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, e Roots,
and Jay Electronica have all been influenced by Islam, either by practicing
Islam or by finding meaning in formulations of Islam such as the Nation of
Islam, the Five Percent Nation, and others. In this project we will explore the
elements of Islam present in a variety of artists’ music and lyrics and the
ways in which these artists have shaped Muslim identity through their music.
Students will create and present a final project as well as complete written
assignments, read a variety of books and articles, and analyze music and
lyrics outside of class.
SOCIOLOGY
SO*E299*72
Sociology of erapy and Service Animals
Meghan L. Mills
Prerequisites:
None
Open To:
All Students
Grading System: Letter
Max. Enrollment: 12
Meeting Times:
Tu W 12:30pm-3:30pm and approximately 20 hours
of fieldwork outside the classroom
e project is an exploration of emotional support, therapy, and service
animals (collectively referred to as support animals) in U.S. society as viewed
from a sociological perspective. Emphasis will be placed on understanding
the role of non-human animals in society, disability identity, disability-based
discrimination and stigma, support animal laws, and service dog culture.
In partnership with Hand in Paw, a local non-profit organization aimed to
improve the health and well-being of children and adults through animal-
assisted therapy teams, the project will emphasize a social science research
component. Students are required to complete approximately 20 hours of
fieldwork outside the classroom.
Estimated Student Fees: $120
SPANISH
SN*E299*73
¡Conversemos!
Kim Lewis
Prerequisites:
SN 201 or SN220
Open To:
All Students
Grading System: S/U
Max. Enrollment: 15
Meeting Times:
M Tu W9:00am-12:00pm and some afternoons for
field trips and service activities
Working around the theme of
Los Hispanos en los Estados Unidos
, the
objective of this project is to provide a transition for students who have taken
Spanish 201 or 220 but are insecure about their abilities to use the language
to converse. Conducted entirely in Spanish, this class provides regular
opportunities to practice their conversational skills in a low-stress setting, as
well as interact with native Spanish-speakers through field trips and service.
Students must be prepared to thoughtfully discuss materials assigned and
write weekly reflection temas in Spanish. Planned field trips include HICA, Mi
Pueblo Supermercado, and BBVA Compass Bank (Spanish language services).
Evaluation is based on degree/quality of participation (in and out of class),
quizzes, writing assignments, and presentations.
Estimated Student Fees: $30-$40 depending on enrollment
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