NJCU WJMCAS Thematic Semester 2011

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William J. MaxwellCollege of Arts and Sciences

Thematic SemesterFall 2011

FALL 2011 THEMATIC SEMESTERJERSEY CITY & BEYOND


MESSAGE FROM

The William J. Maxwell College of Arts and Sciences is thrilled to offer the “Jersey City and Beyond” themed semester. Professors from across the college are offering a selection of courses for fall 2011 focusing on the urban experience. Taking advantage of New Jersey City University’s location in the heart of Jersey City and in the Shadow of New York City, these courses examine urban related topics with specially designed components which afford students the opportunity to move beyond the classroom.

Please consider these courses when creating your fall schedules. They represent a unique opportunity that will enhance your educational experience. Remember to ask your advisors about these courses when planning your schedule. The College is planning many events throughout the semester focusing on this theme and I encourage you to watch for future announcements and invite you take part in them.

Barbara J. FeldmanDeanWilliam J. Maxwell College of Arts and Sciences

the Dean


COURSE # COURSE TITLE INSTRUCTOR DESCRIPTION DAY/TIME

BIO 106 Practical Nutrition: The Jersey Diner Experience

Kevin Malley Field trips to at least two Jersey City diners to critically analyze regionally common breakfast and lunch meals.

Tues., 10:00–10:50 a.m. Thurs., 10:00–11:50 a.m.

CS 107 Computer & Information Systems: Technological Impact in the Urban Cities

Jean-Claude Ngatchou Visit one of the surrounding museums of technology i.e.; the Liberty Science Center (Jersey City), Sony Wonder Technology lab (NYC) or any other museum of technology and conduct interviews with city officials, when possible; and, research how new computer technology can be used to run a city.

Fri., 1:00–3:45 p.m.

CHEM 220 Environmental Chemistry: Implications to the Urban Environment

Kenneth Yamaguchi Fundamental chemical concepts will be integrated into studies of the atmospheric, hydrospheric, and lithospheric segments of the environment.

Tues. and Thurs., 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

ECON 102 Contemporary Economic Issues: Urban Enterprise Zone

Vandhana Sinha A tour of the Federal Reserve in NYC will be conducted as a special part of understanding money and banking in the U.S.

Mon., 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Wed., 10:00–11:00 a.m.

FALL 2011 THEMATIC SEMESTER—JERSEY CITY & BEYOND

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ENGL TBD Literatures of the City: Text, Image, Theory in the Age of Metropolis

Jason Mohaghegh Various film screenings poetry readings, and architectural excursions within NYC and Jersey City, in order to complement our theoretical, literary, and philosophical readings with tangible, material engagements.

Creating Temporary CourseTues. 12:00–1:00 p.m.

ENGL 188 Stories of Immigration Edvige Giunta Work on an essay that will incorporate a summary of and reflection on an oral history project with individuals that live in an urban setting.

Thurs., 1:00–3:50 p.m.

ENGL 190 Literature & Film: New York, Naturalist City

Chris Cunningham Attend specific film festivals geared towards urban cinema, while also visiting art galleries to view pieces of installation art corresponding with the main topics of the course.

Tues., 1:00–3:50 p.m.

GEOS 114 Problems of Modern Cities Martin Abend Trip to downtown Jersey City to observe problems.

Wed., 1:00–2:50 p.m. Fri. 2:00–2:50 p.m.

GEOG 209 Urban Environmental Issues Aydin (or Papcun) Visits to several environmental sites to observe impact of policy.

Thurs., 5:30–8:15 p.m. pending CAS C&I approval

HIST 226 Metropolis: Comparing Paris and New York

Jersey City Campus: Rosamond Hooper

Hamersley Wall Campus: Timothy White

Field trips to museums and New York’s historical neighborhoods.

Jersey City Campus: Mon, 9:00– 9:50 a.m. Wall Campus: Wed, 4:00– 6:50 p.m.


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HIST 213 Select Topics in American History: Urban Disasters

Jason Martinek Field trips to museums and sites of local disasters.

Wed., 7:00–9:50 p.m.

LANG 215 Spanish for Bilingual Speakers: The Hispanic Urban Experience

Nelson Montoya Interviews and observations of the Hispanic community in Union City. Trip to Sala Hispanoamericana in Newark.

Mon., 4:00–6:50 p.m.

LATI 204 Latin American Communities in the United States: The Urban Experience in New Jersey and New York

Mirtha Quintanales Visit to “El Museo del Barrio” during “Days of the Dead” celebrations; attend a play at the Spanish Theater Repertoire; a meeting with writers and artists of the Latino Artists Round Table; and participate in local events during Hispanic Heritage Month 2011.

Wed., 1–2:50 p.m.

MEDI 338 American Directors: New York Stories

Vera Dika Photograph the city at film locations; visits jazz clubs; and, special screenings at the Museum of Modern Art.

Thurs., 12:00–2:50 p.m.

MEDI 413 Television Production Workship: Urban Documentary

Jane Steuerwald A documentary will be produced with the goal of airing on Jersey City cable television as well as venues including but not limited to NJCU, the Hoboken Historical Museum, additional arts venues, and film festivals.

Thurs., 12:00–2:50 p.m.

MDT 105 Afro-American Music and Musicians

Meredia Warren Field trip to African Arts Mission in Tenafly; attend special guest artists/lecturers; Unity Ensemble Performance with a community group.

Wed., 4:00–6:50 p.m.


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MDT 255 Music in an Urban Setting Sasha Bogdanowitsch Direct contact with music, music-makers, and music consumers through supervised field trips.

Thurs., 1:00–3:50 p.m.

MDT 510 Latin American Music Ana Maria Rosado Musical performances by visiting artists and concert attendances on campus and in the NJ/NY area.

Wed., 4:00–6:45 p.m.

PHIL 302 Religion and Society: Faith Encounters Urban Life

Edgar Devina Field trips to: Hindu temple, Islamic Center, Temple Beth-El and Our Lady of Victories. Students will discuss their experiences and how religion has transformed urban community. Students are required to write reflection papers.

Thurs., 7:00–9:50 p.m.

PHYS 101 Basic Concepts of Physics: Physics of Urban Life

Christopher Herbert Attend an exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History and to write a report about the experience.

Online Course

POLI 213 Urban Politics Francis Moran Field trips to city council meetings in Hoboken, Jersey City, Bayonne, plus other forums as available.

Wed., 7:00–9:50 p.m.

POLI 313 Civil Liberties in the US Louise Stanton In connection with the study of the 5th amendment, field trips to sites of urban redevelopment in Jersey City and Newark.

Wed., 10:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.


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MDT 255 Music in an Urban Setting Sasha Bogdanowitsch Direct contact with music, music-makers, and music consumers through supervised field trips.

Thurs., 1:00–3:50 p.m.

MDT 510 Latin American Music Ana Maria Rosado Musical performances by visiting artists and concert attendances on campus and in the NJ/NY area.

Wed., 4:00–6:45 p.m.

PHIL 302 Religion and Society: Faith Encounters Urban Life

Edgar Devina Field trips to: Hindu temple, Islamic Center, Temple Beth-El and Our Lady of Victories. Students will discuss their experiences and how religion has transformed urban community. Students are required to write reflection papers.

Thurs., 7:00–9:50 p.m.

PHYS 101 Basic Concepts of Physics: Physics of Urban Life

Christopher Herbert Attend an exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History and to write a report about the experience.

Online Course

POLI 213 Urban Politics Francis Moran Field trips to city council meetings in Hoboken, Jersey City, Bayonne, plus other forums as available.

Wed., 7:00–9:50 p.m.

POLI 313 Civil Liberties in the US Louise Stanton In connection with the study of the 5th amendment, field trips to sites of urban redevelopment in Jersey City and Newark.

Wed., 10:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.


POLI 202 State and Local Government: Urban Reflections

TBA Several guest speakers from urban districts will speak to the class; students will attend school board & other government-run meetings.

Sat., 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

PSYC 165 Psychology of Black Experience

Ansley LaMar Walking or bus tour of Harlem, visit a traditional Black church or the Harlem Studio Museum and possibly have lunch or dinner at Sylvia’s.

Tues., 4:30–7:00 p.m.

SOCI 254 Urban Sociology - “Cities of Industry”

Max Herman Examine historical documents, take field trips to former industrial sites and produce research reports documenting the changing character of these cities.

Mon., 7:00–9:50 p.m.

WGST 206 Men of Color in Urban America

Antoinette Ellis-Williams Six-week assignments in a community organization. The organization’s mission should be aimed at providing direct support to men of color in urban communities. Volunteer in off campus organization and write a 5-7 page summary of the experience.

Thurs., 1:00–3:50 p.m.


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