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2006-2007 Graduate and Professional Studies [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HTA 315 - The History and Appreciation ofWine (Cr: 3)
This course is intended to give the student a breadth of knowledge regarding wine. With roots dating back to 8,000 years, wine is woven into modern day traditions and cultures. The student will learn the history of wine and its reciprocal influences with agriculture, language, art, chemistry, economics, geography, health, and culture. Wine tasting is a component of this course; consequently, students must be 21 years of age.
Prerequisites Prerequisites: Age 21, third or fourth year status, and permission of the instructor.
Notes: Course Fee: $50.00
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HST 225 - The Salem Witch Trials (Cr: 3)
This course explores the history of and myths surrounding the Salem witch trials and, more generally, the politics of scapegoating. Readings, including trial transcripts, will focus on the origin, development, and legacy of the trials, and on Puritanism, witchcraft, legal practices, and the status of women in colonial-era New England. Visits to local historical sites will enhance understanding of the trials. The course will also examine more recent witch-hunts and instances of hysteria associated with McCarthyism, AIDS, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Notes: Satisfies the Social Science core curriculum.
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IED 504 - Theories in Curriculum Design (Cr: 3)
The aim of this course is to provide students with opportunities to make contact with a broad variety of curriculum theory, design, and successful practice. Our work will deal with matching specific theories of curriculum development to present practice as found both in the literature and in the professional experiences available to our class. The final goal is to develop a curriculum project appropriate to students’ work settings or interest, grounded in a theoretical framework. Students will come away with a completed project that can be applied to their schoolwork or future graduate investigations. All work in this course will be based on successful practices in multicultural context.
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EDU 504 - Theories of Curriculum Design and Evaluation (Cr: 3)
A study of the principles and techniques of curriculum management analyzing both empirical/behavioral and re-conceptualist approaches with field-based applications. This course will examine and appraise the elementary curriculum. It includes a presentation of basic curriculum models with reference to formative and summative evaluation. A pre-practicum experience is included. Activities, content, and materials are related to the current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
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EDSM 555 - Thesis (Cr: 3)
This course will give students the experience of conducting original research in one of the major segments of the sport management industry. Students will utilize research methods to gather and interpret data as well as learn how to convey the value of the research to the body of knowledge in the sport management discipline.
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EDC 570 - Understanding the Dynamics of Student Aspirations (Cr: 3)
The purpose of this course is to gain a greater appreciation for and understanding of the conditions that affect student aspirations. Theoretical as well as practical principles of student achievement will be discussed. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of current research in the area as well as practical applications of the research to infuse professional teaching and learning. Class is structured to be interactive as well as self-reflective with ample opportunities for discussion of school culture contexts, the change process, and how the current state of aspirations in the student’s own school/classroom setting impacts professional growth and development.
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ARS 501 - Visual Arts (Cr: 3)
An examination of the expressive nature of art materials and processes appropriate for educational settings. Principles and techniques of presenting visual arts to enhance curriculum, personal growth, and visual perception will be explored in-depth. Students will experientially explore the various ways visual arts communicate concepts, information and ideas, with application to educational settings.
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ARS 504 - Voice and Music (Cr: 3)
Participatory approach to music and to the voice as mediums in the classroom. Curriculum will include consideration of communication and expression. Concentration will be on the exploration of approaches to musical techniques and instruments, in addition to finding and using one’s voice as a conveyor of thought and articulation of ideas, concepts, emotions, and traditional, contemporary and improvisational voice and musical formats.
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INT 562 - Whole Systems Perspectives: Theory and Application to Learning (IL and MIL) (Cr: 3)
A growing movement in science, mathematics, philosophy, and the arts provides a metaphor for new ways of seeing and organizing experience. This metaphor can be experienced in the context of new processes and relationships that build community and provide insight regarding learning. These processes may lead to actions that are based on systemic awareness, interdependence and compassion. In this course we explore “first principles” of organization, change, and transformation.We look at change from the macro perspective of evolution.
Notes: Note for INT Courses: IL = Integrative Learning Option MIL = Montessori Integrative Learning Option
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GEO 315 - World Geography (Cr: 3)
A comprehensive study of world regions (excluding North America) focusing on both the distinctive character of each region and their communal linkages in an increasingly interconnected and changing world. Emphasis is placed on the practical and theoretical application of global geographic issues.
Notes: Satisfies Social Science core requirement.
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RDG 507 - Writing Across the Curriculum (Cr: 3)
Knowledge about reading supports growth in writing.Writing should be natural and authentic and must provide space and materials to allow natural expression to occur. The notion of process writing and the integration of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and critical thinking will be addressed. Activities, content, and materials are related to the current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts and Interdisciplinary Units.
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