Mei's Classes

Mei's Classes

Spring 2000

ECON 50 CM 1  PRIN OF ECON ANALY  MW  8:40-9:55  HELLAND
LIT 10 CM 3 LITER ANALY & COMP TTh 2:45-4 BILGER
PE PO 75 YOGA, KUNDALINI Tu 7-9P KHALSA
RLST 10 CM 0 EASTERN REL TRAD TTh 8:20-9:35 SHIMKHADA
SPAN 2 PI 0 INTRO SPANISH MW 10-10:50 TTh 9:40-10:30 JORGE

Principles of Economic Analysis. An introduction to modern economic analysis with emphasis on resource allocation and national income. Stresses the fundamental interdependence of all forms of economic activity in terms of specialization, exchange, and competition.

Composition and Literary Analysis. An introduction to the principles of written expression and to the critical reading of fiction, drama, and poetry. Students will write the equivilant of at least twenty-five typewritten pages. Individual sections may also require oral presentations or other speaking-intensive assignments.

Introduction to Eastern Religious Traditions. A historical study of major Eastern religious traditions, including major forms of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Buddhism in India, China, and Japan. Comparative methodology used to examine a significant number of specific themes in each religious tradition.

Continuing Introductory Spanish. A continuation of Spanish I. Increased emphasis on oral expression, laboratory work and tutorial each week.

Fall 1999

CHEM 14 JS 1  PRIN OF CHEM W/ LAB  MWF  8-8:50  HATCHER-SKEERS
CHEM LAB F 1:15-5:15 COHEN
GOVT 20 CM 6 INTRO AMER POL (HON) MWF 10-10:50 PITNEY
CIV 10 CM 7 QUESTIONS OF CIV TTh 9:40-10:50 NICHOLS
SPAN 1 PI 1 INTRODUCTORY SPANISH MW 9-9:50 TTh 8:20-9:10 JORGE
PE CM 30 ROCK CLIMBING M 4-5 METLITZKY

Basic Principles of Chemistry. A study of the structure of matter and the principles of chemical reactions. Topics covred include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics, descriptive inorganic and organic chemistry, and spectroscopy.

Introduction to American Politics. Introduces the student to the scholarly study of government and politics with special reference to the political principles and constitutional structure of the American system, interpreted in the light of political philosophy, the dynamics of public opinion, interest groups, political parties, and public policy.

Questions of Civilization.An esamination of philosophical, social, aesthetic, and scientific questions fundamental to individuals in their relationship to society and the world. Using both classical texts and contemporary sources, as well as Western and Eastern writers, this course cultivates an informed understanding of how the various prevailing answers to such questions relate to major historical traditions and to our current civilization. Particular inquiries will include: What does it mean to be human? What is a good person? What is the nature of science and knowledge? What is the nature of religion or of religious experience? What is the nature or function of the human imagination?

Introductory Spanish. Acquisition of basic skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, with emphasis on aural comprehension and oral communication.

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