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Get connected! Your first year of college is a time of excitingchanges and dramatic transitions. Hofstras first-year seminars and clusters

are designed to get your college experience off to a great start. At the

heart of the program are small classes taught by distinguished faculty inareas of interest ranging from art to writing. Not only will these courses

introduce you to the intellectual and social life of the University, but even

if you are undecided about a major nearly all of them will also help you

satisfy the general education requirements for all majors. These are regular

undergraduate courses, but they are reserved for first-year students only, so

once youve looked over this brochure, please log in to the Hofstra portal

(My.Hofstra.edu) and give us your preferences.

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SEMINARSLimited to 15 students, first-year seminars allow youto interact in a small setting and connect with a facultymember who may become your major advisor,depending on what major you choose. Weve tried todesign seminars to fit every interest, from jazz to film to

legal studies to computing.

CLUSTERSFirst-year clusters are usually three courses groupedaround a common theme. For example, cluster F1,The Psychology of Everyday Life, contains psychology,philosophy and English composition courses;F7, Drama and the Visual Arts, includes courses indrama, art history and English composition; and so on.By taking a few courses with the same group ofstudents, youll make friends more quickly, form study

groups, and come to feel at home on a large campus.

LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIESSeveral of the first-year clusters and seminars are linkedto Living/Learning Communities or LLCs. Residentialstudents enrolled in these clusters and seminars maychoose to live together in an LLC in the NetherlandsFirst-Year Complex. The LLCs are devoted to particularthemes. They allow students to live and study togetherwith students having common interests. In thisbrochure the LLCs are marked with icons like this ,

which stands for the Math/Science/Engineering LLC.When an LLC icon appears next to a seminar or cluster,it means that offering is linked with a Living LearningCommunity. Students who choose LLCs are givensome priority for Netherlands housing.

Its All About New York CityWhen you look over the seminars and clusters,youll notice that many of them involve activitiesin New York City. We want all our students especially

our first-year students to be comfortable getting inand out of the city. To that end, seminar and clusterfaculty accompany their students on related events inNew York City. Thus, students in music, dance anddrama courses attend performances; science studentsvisit museums and laboratories; and politics studentsattend lectures by expert speakers, visit governmentoffices, etc. In essence, all these courses will help younavigate the city and make it your own.

Why Enroll in a First-Year Seminar

or Cluster?First-year seminars and clusters help you move closerto graduation. The first-year seminars and clusterssatisfy general education and liberal arts requirementswhich all Hofstra students must fulfill. For this reason,they are appropriate for you whether you have amajor in mind or are undecided. In fact, even if youswitch majors, these courses will still satisfy the samegraduation requirements.

Time to Choose!Please take some time to look over your first-yearoptions in this brochure. Then, log in to the Hofstraportal (My.Hofstra.edu) and choose your preferences.Please express your top three choices in any order; forexample, two clusters and a seminar, or two seminarsand a cluster. We cant always guarantee your firstchoice of seminar or cluster, but we can generally enrollyou in one of the top three you indicate.

Then, when you attend one of the summer orientationsessions, youll sit down with an advisor and complete

the rest of your fall schedule. At that time yourewelcome to change to a different first-year seminar orcluster, or choose different courses altogether. If youhave questions about fall courses now or at any time,simply call the Center for University Advisement at516-463-7222 or 516-463-6770.


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SEMINARSSeminars are small classes limited to15 students that fulfill general education requirements. Manyof the seminars involve activities in New York City.Seminars are an excellent way to connect withpeers and faculty in a relaxed and friendly setting.

ANTHROPOLOGY

1. ANTH 14F, sec. 01: Why Chimps Dont Drive Ferraris(BH), CRN: 94158 (5 s.h.)T/TH, 10:05 a.m.-Noon, Anna Feuerbach

Society is defined by the relationship between people and products,

whether its a supercomputer or stone tool. This seminar explores

how different cultures, past and present, perceive the world and

how this perception influences decisions. Technology and materialculture originate from, propagate through, and reflect and reinforce

the beliefs and behaviors of people. Not only do they provide

people with resources to control their environment, but they also

help people understand and explain the world in which they live.

The past decisions of individuals shaped the world as it is today,

just as the future will be built on todays choices. This course

includes one semester hour of instruction in library research

methods (CRN 92198).

Please note: This course satisfies a University graduation

requirement in the Social Sciences.

2. ANTH 14F, sec. 02: New York and Slavery:Time to Tell the Truth(BH), CRN: 94159 (5 s.h.)T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m., Alan Singer

This course examines the history of New York City before the Civil

War, through the struggle to end slavery. We cannot understand the

history of the United States unless we understand the role of race

and slavery. This class is part of the campus-wide commemoration

of the 150th anniversary of theEmancipation Proclamation issued

in preliminary form in fall 1862. The class will visit the African

Burial Ground, Underground Railroad sites, and current

archaeological digs in New York City and Long Island, and

students will take the Lower Manhattan New York and SlaveryWalking Tour. This course includes one semester hour of

instruction in library research methods (CRN 93012).



ART HISTORY

3. AH 14F, sec. 01: Great Fashion Designers:Inspiration and Influences(AA), CRN: 91463 (4 s.h.)T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m., Claire Lindgren

In 1858, Charles Frederick Worth opened a fashion house in

Paris and high fashion or haute couture was born. Today, most

people are more familiar with the names of fashion designers than

those of other artists. This course will study great designers, such

as Chanel, Dior, Versace, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Vera Wang,

Donna Karan, Prada, as well as their muses and fashion icons who

both inspired and influenced them (e.g., Jacqueline Kennedy

Onassis, Princess Diana, and Audrey Hepburn). Trips to New York

City, the fashion capital of the world, will include visits to The

Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The

Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), window

shopping on Fifth Avenue, and the Garment District. This

course includes one semester hour of instruction in library researchmethods (CRN 91187).


requirement in the Humanities.

ASTRONOMY

4. ASTR 14F, sec. 01 and 01L: Our Solar System:From the Ancient Greeks to Interstellar Life(NS), CRNs: 94379 and 94380 (3 s.h.)Lecture, TH 2:20-4:10 p.m.; Lab, T, 2:20-4:10 p.m.;Brett Bochner

In this survey of our solar system, we discuss the evolution of ideas

about the nature of our world, and the structure of our cosmos

from visions of an Earth-centered universe to the modern view of

Earth as a small, blue dot in the vast Milky Way galaxy. This

seminar covers the sun, the planets and their moons, and the small,

wandering asteroids and plutoids orbiting in the empty places of

the solar system. We also learn about planets orbiting other stars in

other solar systems, and consider the possibility of extraterrestrial

life in all these places, far beyond the boundaries of our home on

Earth. The class includes lectures, participatory labs, and

astronomical observations at the Hofstra Observatory.


requirement in the Natural Sciences.

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE

5. CLL 14F, sec. 01: Myth and the Modern World(LT), CRN: 92771 (5 s.h.)T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m., Maureen Murphy

This seminar examines myth as a narrative form and explores its

functions and its influence on the arts (visual arts, film, literature,

music theater), culture and community. Tracing the continuity and

change in myth over time, we consider the role of the hero,

concepts of good and evil, the matter of faith, and the cycle of

birth, life and death. Our study of myth embraces Eastern as well

as Western visual and narrative traditions. This course includes one

semester hour of instruction in library research methods (CRN 92619).



COMPUTER SCIENCE

6. CSC 14F, sec. 01: The Million-Dollar Problem(MC), CRN: 92430 (4 s.h.)

T/TH, 2:15-4:10 p.m., Gretchen Ostheimer

Here is your challenge. You are given a map marked with

locations that you must visit. How would you plan a route that

visits each of the locations exactly once and minimizes the

distance traveled? It turns out there are important applications

of this problem. One such application is the design of computer chips.


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The problem of quickly finding the optimal route using a map,

known as the Traveling Salesman Problem, is one of the most

famous unsolved problems in computer science and mathematics.

The person who solves it will be awarded the Millennium Prize,

which carries a $1,000,000 award! The class will explore the

Traveling Salesman Problem using computers, mathematics,

writing and that incredible problem-solving engine you carry with

you every day your brain.

Please note: The course is open to all students without prerequisite

requirements and satisfies a University graduation requirement in

Mathematics/Computer Science. Although it does not count toward

requirements for computer science and computer engineering

majors, students in these majors are encouraged to take this

seminar as an elective.

DRAMA

7. DRAM 14F, sec. 01: Eugene ONeill and the

Dysfunctional American Family(AA), CRN: 94288 (3 s.h.)M/F, 11:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m., James Kolb

Eugene ONeill, the son of an itinerant actor, grew up in a

dysfunctional American family. His mother became morphine-

addicted as a result of his difficult childbirth. He shared an

enthusiasm for alcohol with his brother and father. In his 20s, he

contracted tuberculosis, haunted waterfront dives in a drunken

stupor, and married three times, producing two children who died

untimely deaths, hastened by drugs and alcohol. But ONeill found

a way out through drama. He described playwriting as an exorcism

of old ghosts. This course examines ONeills major plays, with a

focus on how they transcend the personal and autobiographical to

speak to the rest of us. ONeill believed that the problems he saw in

his own dysfunctional family might serve as a metaphor for much of

what he perceived as wrong in American culture and society.


requirement in the Humanities; it does not satisfy the DRAMA 3

requirement for drama majors.

8. DRAM 14F, sec. A: Broadway (and More)!(AA), CRN: 91883 (4 s.h.)T/TH, 4-5:55 p.m., Maureen McFeely

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WSC 1, sec. FZ: Composition, CRN: 92158 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 9:35-11 a.m., Patricia Navarra

(Total = 7 s.h.)

Tourists sometimes think theater in New York City means

Broadway and nothing else. But New York City also boasts

hundreds of exciting off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway

productions each season. This drama seminar ventures beyond the

classroom to explore the rich variety of these stage offerings. By

seeking good theater in all its guises on Broadway and off,

commercial and not-for-profit we come to understand what

makes New York the theater capital of the world. Students also

take a required composition course, in which they write about theproductions they have attended. Students in this course should not

enroll in Thursday evening classes, as we are often at the theater.

Please note: DRAM 14F satisfies a University graduationrequirement in the Humanities; it does not satisfy the DRAMA 3requirement for drama majors. WSC 1 (or its equivalent) isrequired of all students.

ECONOMICS

9. ECO 14F, sec. 01: Macro Freakonomics(BH), CRN: 92349 (4 s.h.)M/W/F, 9:50-11:05 a.m., Massoud Fazeli

What caused the financial crash of 2008 and the subsequent Great

Recession? How can there be a jobless recovery? What are the

real threats if any of globalization? Why is there so much

protest and even rioting at World Bank meetings? This course goes

behind the headlines and examines the underlying trends of the

economy in order to understand the current crisis and the future of

capitalism. It is taught in the spirit of the bookFreakonomics. For

Micro Freakonomics, see LABR 14F on page 7.



ENGLISH

10. ENGL 14F, sec. 01: Modern American Crime Literature(LT), CRN: 91183 (4 s.h.)M/F, 11:15 a.m.-1:10 p.m., Richard Pioreck

America has long been fascinated by crime its the biggest

selling category of fiction in America. The seeming freedom to

make your own rules and have no boss is the ultimate fantasy of

the American dream. While America has always been titillated by

crime and its driving forces of lust, revenge, greed and jealousy,

the 1960s changed how Americans perceived crime. Joey Gallo

was the first of the celebrity mobsters, and George V. Higgins

The Friends of Eddie Coyle shifted the paradigm of crime

literature. Hollywoods Hays Office morality code, whichdeclared that no one could profit from crime, ceased to be upheld;

crime might pay, and a character might not be brought to justice.

Examining true crime stories and films helps us understand the

American romance with crime and the outlaw. Through crime

literature, this course investigates Americas evolving sense of

crime and justice.



11. ENGL 14F, sec. 02: Paradise Lostin(to) the 21st Century(LT), CRN: 93415 (4 s.h.)

M/W, 12:50-2:45 p.m., Shari Zimmerman

Come explore John MiltonsParadise Lost, a poem that dares to

rewrite Genesis, imagine Satans rebellion against God, represent

the marriage of an unfallen Adam and Eve, and stage epic debates

about matters still relevant today, among them: tyranny, revolution,

and war; service, submission, and enslavement; love, gender, and

sexuality; poetic creation, the acquisition of knowledge, and the

exploration of new worlds. Students discover not only the power

and beauty ofParadise Lost, but also why writers, artists, and

filmmakers continue to engage with this epic poem in novels

such asFrankenstein orMoby-Dick,His Dark Materials orThe

Satanic Verses; in illustrations by Blake or Dor; or in such films

asFallen, Constantine, and The Devils Advocate. In fact, word onthe street isParadise Lostis soon to be made into a motion picture

with an expected release date of 2013 so check out the poem

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12. ENGL 14F, sec. 03: Jazz, Literature and Film(LT), CRN: 92749 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 9:35-11 a.m., Joseph McLaren

Jazz has inspired numerous literary works of poetry and prose, andhas produced classic icons such as Louis Armstrong, DukeEllington, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Charlie Parker, DaveBrubeck, Sarah Vaughan, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis. This

course examines representations of jazz artists, musical settings,and jazz-related social and cultural themes in poetry, prose, andfilm. Students look at jazz literature in relation to such periods andgenres as ragtime, the jazz age, the Harlem Renaissance, swing,

bebop, free jazz, and contemporary jazz, and we consider therelationship between blues and jazz. The course covers variouslocales, including New Orleans, Kansas City, Chicago, LosAngeles, and New York. We also discuss the connection between

jazz writing and the Beat Generation of the 1950s. A field trip to ajazz venue is scheduled.



13. ENGL 14F, sec. 04: The Powers of Darkness: BritishGothic Fiction and the Modern Horror Film(LT), CRN: 92868 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 12:45-2:10 p.m., Irene Fizer

Why do we enjoy reading fiction and seeing films that provokesensations of fear and dread? Do confrontations between living

beings and the living dead such as ghosts, speaking skulls, andcorpses arisen from the grave purify the world of evil or leavean irreparable experience of trauma? And why does doomedromantic love emerge within an atmosphere of overwhelming loss?In this course, we juxtapose a series of texts published during thefirst 50 years of the gothic tradition with a selection of modernhorror films. Our texts may include, among others, Horace

Walpoles influential short novel, The Castle of Otranto; JaneAustens bitingly satiric gothic thriller,Northhanger Abbey; andMary Shelleys unparalleled monster tale,Frankenstein. Themodern gothic films that we screen and analyze may include,among others: Stanley Kubricks The Shiningand DarrenAronofskys Black Swan. In addition, a class trip to New York Cityis scheduled during the week of Halloween.

Please note: This course satisfies a University graduationrequirement in the Humanities.

FINE ARTS

14. FA 14F, sec. 01: Leonardo da Vinci to Andy Warhol:Why Art and Artists Cause Trouble(AA), CRN: 94326 (4 s.h.)M/W, 12:50-2:45 p.m., Laurie Fendrich

Many people think that art is harmless, and that it is a form ofentertainment; but, in fact, art is powerful and dangerous. The class

begins with Leonardo da Vinci, who argued that images have moreimpact than words. We then read Jean-Jacques Rousseau, whoconcluded that art threatens human happiness, and de Tocqueville,who believed art and democracy are enemies. We read a famous19th-century short story about the tragic condition of the modernartist as well as a selection of 20th-century essays in art criticismthat studies the impact of mass culture on the arts. We finish bystudying the role of the fine arts in contemporary American society

by analyzing a film by Woody Allen about artistic temperament.Students also travel to art museums and galleries in New York City.

Please note: This course is open to all first-year students, includingart history and studio art majors, and satisfies a Universitygraduation requirement in the Humanities.

15. FA 14F, sec. 02: Graphic Design Inspirations(CP), CRN: 93298 (4 s.h.)M/W, 1-2:50 p.m., Beth Ocko

Design history provides a wealth of inspiration to contemporarygraphic designers. In this course we look back at some earlierdesigners and traditions and examine their influence on graphicdesign today. Examples of retro graphics provide the basis for our

class projects in logo, poster, and motion graphics design. Thisretrospective includes Victorian wood type, the Vienna Workshop,Plakatstil (poster style), Paul Rand, and the Blue Note style in album

covers. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Adobe graphics software.

Please note: This course is subject to a laboratory fee. This course

satisfies a University graduation requirement in the Humanities.

GEOGRAPHY

16. GEOG 14F, sec. 01: Child Labor in the World Today(BH, CC), CRN: 92729 (5 s.h.)M/W/F, 12:50-1:45 p.m., Kari Jensen

This course presents facts and theories about child labor in theworld today. After a general introduction, we narrow it down to acountry-by-country approach. (The students participate in thedecision about which countries to study in more detail.) We thenfocus on the country-specific historical and societal context of childlabor issues, coupled with a study of governmental policies andnongovernmental organizations strategies to help alleviate the

problems related to child labor, such as poverty and inadequateaccess to education. The course is based on lectures, documentaryfilms, and discussions. This course includes one semester hour ofinstruction in library research methods (CRN 93045).

Please note: This course satisfies a University graduation requirement

in either the Social Sciences or Cross Cultural category.

GEOLOGY

17. GEOL 14F, sec. 01 and 01L: Field Geology ofNew York City and Long Island(NS), CRNs: 93279 and 93280 (3 s.h.)Lecture, T/TH, 10-10:55 a.m.; Lab, T, 2:20-4:10 p.m.;Steven Okulewicz

Public health, public transportation, water works, and

environmental protection these affect our daily lives, and all

depend on the subjects of geology and engineering. This seminar is

conducted in a lecture and field trip format, and involves travel to

various sites around New York City and Long Island. We see

firsthand how science connects with public policy. Students learn

to look at large-scale issues of public concern in New York City

and on Long Island through the lens of the field geologist.



18. GEOL 14F, sec. 02 and 02L:Dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era(NS), CRNs: 91591 and 91592 (3 s.h.)Lecture, T/TH, 2:20-3:15 p.m.; Lab, TH, 3:25-5:15 p.m.;J Bret Bennington

Dinosaurs and related ruling reptiles were the dominant animals

on Earth during the 180 million years of the Mesozoic Era. Recently,

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resulted in a wealth of new fossils and new insights into the natureand evolution of dinosaurs and other animals that first evolved in theMesozoic Era (birds, placental mammals, modern reptiles andamphibians). In addition, the study of plate tectonics has shown thatthe Mesozoic Era was also a time of great geological change aroundthe world. Drawing on the latest geological and paleontologicalresearch, this course presents the scientific detective work thatgeologists and paleontologists use to reconstruct the Mesozoic

world. The course includes trips to museums in New York City.Please note: This course satisfies a University graduation


HISTORY

19. HIST 14F, sec. 01: Shop Till You Drop: Desire,Consumer Culture, and the Emergence of theModern, 1860-1914(HP), CRN: 92740 (5 s.h.)M/W, 9-11 a.m., Sally Charnow

This seminar examines the rise of urban life with its new realms ofconsumer pleasure. The growth of a mass commercial culture in thelate 19th century recast issues of identity, gender, race, class, familyand political life. We explore this new burgeoning commerce and itsimpact on the urban landscape, changing attitudes toward shoppingand spending, fashion, conspicuous consumption, the birth ofadvertising, and protests and popular movements organized aroundissues of consumption. This class also investigates the complexrelationship between the new commercial culture and artmovements, including impressionism, cabarets, and modern theater.At the turn of the century, the city was the testing ground for modernlife. As such, the course includes trips to museums andneighborhoods in New York City. This course includes one semesterhour of instruction in library research methods (CRN 92973).



20. HIST 14F, sec. 02: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo:Sweden, Myth and Reality(HP), CRN: 92739 (4 s.h.)M/W, 2:45-4:40 p.m., Johan Ahr

This course explores the literary publishing phenomenon that isStieg Larssons The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, an international

best-seller. Both a love story and murder mystery, featuring theinvestigative journalist Mikael Blomqvist and cyber punk Lisbeth

Salander, the novel is the first of a series of complex crime thrillersabout a contemporary, multicultural Sweden that suffers horriblyfrom corruption and iniquity indeed, from a mostly hidden,unresolved past with violent political extremism. To what extent isthe books content a matter of fact? We will use the book as awindow through which to view the issues of institutional racismand sexism. Both books and films (fiction and nonfiction) informthe answer to this question.



21. HIST 14F, sec. 03: Disasters in History

(HP), CRN: 92741 (5 s.h.)T/TH, 10:05 a.m.-noon, Susan Yohn

What effect, if any, do disasters have on a nation and its people?This course examines a number of natural and manmade disasters the Galveston hurricane of 1900, the Great Mississippi Flood of1927, the San Francisco earthquakes of 1906 and 1989, and the

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911 to help us betterunderstand the social, environmental and political impact of theseevents. Could the massive flooding of New Orleans after HurricaneKatrina have been prevented? Is Al Gore correct to warn us aboutthe perils of global warming in his film An Inconvenient Truth? Isthe scenario painted in the movie The Day After Tomorrow justfiction? This course includes one semester hour of instruction inlibrary research methods (CRN 92968).

Please note: This course satisfies a University graduationrequirement in the Social Sciences.

22. HIST 14F, sec. 04: Running for President:Candidates and Issues(HP), CRN: 92742 (5 s.h.)T/TH, 2:15-4:10 p.m., Carolyn Eisenberg

Does it matter who is president of the United States? How doAmericans choose a candidate? During the fall semester, we will

be flooded with news about the presidential race. This is especiallytrue at Hofstra since we will be hosting one of the 2012 presidentialdebates. A major aim of this course is to separate campaign

pyrotechnics from substance. What are the real issues our societynow faces, and what are some relevant solutions? To what extentdoes our electoral system facilitate significant choices? In thisclass, we use an array of sources newspapers, online publications,films and significant books to explore these questions and alsoconsider the historical currents that affect the 2012 presidentialrace. This course includes one semester hour of instruction inlibrary research methods (CRN 92972).



LABOR STUDIES23. LABR 14F, sec. 01: Micro Freakonomics

(BH), CRN: 94170 (5 s.h.)T/TH, 2:15-4:10 p.m., Gregory DeFreitas

If crack dealers make a lot of money, why do many of them livewith their mothers? Is there cheating in the Sumo WrestlingFederation in Japan? What is the economic rationale for joiningan urban, rural, or suburban gang? This course is instructed in thespirit of the bookFreakonomics. Students develop a short list of coremicro-economic concepts and present them in multiple real-worldcontexts. By the semesters end, students learn that economics is notlimited to textbooks; rather, the material imprisoned between thecovers jumps out almost everywhere. This course includes onesemester hour of instruction in library research methods (CRN

92969). For Macro Freakonomics, see ECO 14F on page 5.

Please note: This course satisfies a University graduationrequirement in the Social Sciences.

MUSIC

24. MUS 14F, sec. 01: From iPod to Imax:Making Music on Your Computer(AA), CRN: 91995 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 12:45-2:10 p.m., Kenneth Lampl

Do you have a hit song in your head? This course explores the

fundamentals of making music using Apples Garage Band software.The course examines the compositional techniques of song writing,mixing and film scoring through creative exercises. No prior musicmaking or computer experience is necessary. The course includestrips to music production and marketing firms in New York City.


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25. PHI 14F, sec. 01: The Meaning of Life(HP), CRN: 94148 (5 s.h.)M/W, 12:50-2:45 p.m., Mark McEvoy

For us to have a chance of finding the meaning of life, human life

must have meaning, or at least the lives of individual human beingsmust have meaning. But perhaps these claims arent true, or dont

even make sense. Further, if claims about life having meaning

arent true, or dont even make sense, would that horrify or at least

disappoint you? If so, does that reaction itself show that life has

some kind of meaning after all? We pursue these questions through

class discussions and readings. This course includes one semester

hour of instruction in library research methods (CRN 90867).

Please note: The course satisfies a University graduation


26. PHI 14F, sec. 02: Law and Public Policy

(HP), CRN: 92012 (4 s.h.)M/W, 2:55-4:50 p.m., Amy Baehr

In this seminar, students investigate the nature of the American

legal system and the role of law in American society. This course

takes up positions, such as libertarianism, liberalism, republicanism,

conservatism and postmodernism. We use this material to explore

topics such as increased penalties for hate crimes, physician-

assisted suicide, the legal standing of animals and the environment,

gay marriage, church and state, and the rights of individuals with

disabilities. This course includes trips to legal institutions in and

around New York City.



27. PHI 14F, sec. A: The Ghost in the Machine:Thinking About the Soul(HP), CRN: 91391 (4 s.h.)T/TH, 4:30-6:25 p.m., Anthony Dardis

The soul seems like one of those things you cant really argue or

think about, like religion or politics. But philosophys business is to

reason about everything. And it certainly has reasoned, and

continues to reason, about the soul. On the one hand, the world

around us is physical in the sense that its made up of nothing but

physical matter. On the other hand, our own awareness of ourselvesshows that somehow theres more to us than just physical matter.

This seminar takes a look at this 2,500-year-old puzzle. We read

classical texts by Plato, Aristotle and Lucretius, and contemporary

philosophical works about the mind/body problem, free will and

cognitive neuroscience.



PHYSICAL EDUCATION

28. PESP 32, sec. F99: Tai ChiCRN: 93239 (2 s.h.)M/W, 2:20-3:45 p.m., Craig Gee

Tai Chi Chuan (also referred to as Tai Chi, Tai Ji, or Taijiquan) is

one of the oldest styles of Chinese martial art, and is the most

widely practiced martial art in the world today. The term Tai Ji

refers to the ancient Chinese cosmological concept of the interplay

between two opposite yet complementary forces (yin and yang).

It is based on the principle of the soft overcoming the hard.

No background is presupposed. Students begin with simple

movements, and learn not only an ancient form of self-defense,

but also learn to calm the emotions and focus the mind.

Please note: The course is an elective. The semester hours count

toward graduation, but the course does not satisfy a Universitygraduation requirement.

29. PESP 47, sec. F99: Dance, Dance, DanceCRN: 93002 (2 s.h.)T/TH, 4:30-5:50 p.m., Phyllis Hintze

Ever wanted to learn to dance? Nows your chance no

background presupposed. The tango, salsa, merengue, cha-cha,

bachata, rumba, swing, waltz, and fox-trot learn the latest

dances that are all the rage. Youll be sure to impress your friends

with your new moves!

Please note: The course is an elective. The semester hours counttoward graduation, but the course does not satisfy a University

graduation requirement.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

30. PSC 14F, sec. 01: Law, Politics and Society(BH), CRN: 94253 (4 s.h.)M/W/F, 1:20-2:35 p.m., TBA

Every year, tens of thousands of young people enter law school

and begin the study of legal rules. Most do so because they see the

legal profession as a noble calling, and they enter it with a desire

to change the world for the better. In their three years of full-time

study, however, these future lawyers will spend almost no time

studying how the rules got to be the way they are who makes

the law, who benefits from it, and how it is that, once in place,

the law is something most people simply take for granted. In this

course, we study how the American legal system interacts with

the rest of our political institutions, how it reflects the cultural

norms, class distinctions and idiosyncrasies of the society we

live in, and whether changes in the law really do have the power

to change the world.

Please note: First-year students entering the Legal Education

Accelerated Program (LEAP) in fall 2012 are strongly urged to

register for this course. The course satisfies a Universitygraduation requirement in the Social Sciences.

PSYCHOLOGY

31. PSY 14F, sec. 01: Psychology Through Film andLiterature(BH), CRN: 93353 (4 s.h.)M/W, 2:55-4:20 p.m., Lola Nouryan

This course provides a basic understanding of psychological

disorder through film and literature. By studying the work of

selected writers, directors and filmmakers, we investigate the basis

of abnormal behavior. Our goal is to understand mental illness

and its treatment. To that end, we examine the ways in which

writers and filmmakers portray character, communication, and

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32. PSY 14F, sec. 02: Consumer Psychology(BH), CRN: 93352 (4 s.h.)T/TH, 12:10-2:05 p.m., Terri Shapiro

Why do we buy the things we buy? How do advertisers persuadeus that one product or service is better than another? Whatinfluences our satisfaction with a product, and how does that affectour future purchasing behavior? What happens when a product orservice fails, and how does an organization recover from failureand win back its customers? What is the influence of e-commerce?In this seminar, we integrate theory, research, and current practiceto examine the psychology of consumer behavior, market research,and advertising.



33. PSY 14F, sec. 03: The Resilient Child(BH), CRN: 91989 (4 s.h.)T/TH, 2:15-4:10 p.m., Brian Cox

To what extent do experiences in childhood affect who we becomeas adults? Can we overcome a bad start? How are our personalitiesformed by learning, temperament, and the events of lives caught upin history and cultural change? In this seminar in developmental

psychology, we begin by examining our beliefs about childrensnatures in the past and present. Then we examine the scientificevidence ranging from case studies to extraordinary longitudinalstudies of childrens development that have lasted as long as 50years. The course concludes with a discussion of adult identitycrises and how we explain the process to ourselves in biographyand autobiography. As the philosopher Kierkegaard has said:Life is lived forward, but understood backward.



34. PSY 14F, sec. 04: The Psychology of Health andWellness(BH), CRN: 94248 (4 s.h.)T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m., Sarah Novak

Why is it so hard to consistently engage in healthy behavior?We usually know whatto do, but knowledge just isnt enough.The main goal of this course is to explore health behavior (e.g.,healthy eating, relaxation, smoking cessation) from the perspectivesof health psychology and behavioral medicine. In this course, weapply theoretical perspectives and methodological techniques to

understand how biological, psychological and social factors interactto affect health behavior and well-being. We learn how to assesshealth behavior, think critically about current research, and identifythe best strategies for success in reaching health-related goals.This course includes one semester hour of instruction in libraryresearch methods (CRN 92456).



RELIGION

35. RELI 14F, sec. 01: Illusion, Magic andDisenchantment(HP, CC), CRN: 93357 (4 s.h.)M/W, 11:15 a.m.-1:10 p.m., Sophie Hawkins

In recent years, religion, death, race, consciousness, democracy,truth, and even reality itself, have all been declared to beillusions. Indeed, we, in the technological age, seem to be

preoccupied with illusion. It has been said that the more familiarwe become with the virtual world, the more unsure we are of thereal world. In this course we primarily study illusions as a means toenrich our skills of critical thinking. Just as a good magicians trickevokes both wonder and puzzlement, we read texts that challengeour everyday assumptions. Illusions often work by revealingone truth while concealing another; our seminar focuses on howto negotiate these contested truths. We read across disciplines(religious studies, psychology, art history, film studies, politicalscience) and across genres (peer review journals, film reviews,

political comment, fiction, and scripture). This course includes one

semester hour of instruction in library research methods (CRN 90899).Please note: The course satisfies a University graduation

requirement in either the Social Sciences or Cross Cultural category.

36. RELI 14F, sec. 02: Visions of Malcolm X(HP), CRN: 94192 (5 s.h.)T/R, 2:20-3:45 p.m., Julie Byrne

This course introduces students to Malcolm X through hisautobiography, a new biography by Manning Marable, andSpike Lees 1992 film,X. Few books rise to the level ofTheAutobiography of Malcom Xas a teaching tool, and few bookshave an impact on students lives more powerfully. Course

materials are supplemented with online resources about Malcolm Xand field trips to Harlem and the Schomburg Center for Researchin Black Culture. Students learn about this most amazing andinfluential American seeker from different angles, as well asabout religion, race, America, and themselves. This courseincludes one semester hour of instruction in library researchmethods (CRN 92967).



SOCIOLOGY

37. SOC 14F, sec. 01: Fight the Power: Global JusticeActivism in the Contemporary Era(BH), CRN: 92872 (4 s.h.)M/W, 12:50-2:45 p.m., Lyndi Hewitt-Corzine

Todays globalized and globalizing world is faced with a set ofpressing social problems that threaten the flourishing of manysocieties and cultures. Poverty, environmental degradation, dirtywater, human trafficking, war, genocide, and gender-based violencereflect the most harmful features of contemporary globalization, andalso represent serious, continuing obstacles to human development.But even in the face of intractable problems, global justice activistswork relentlessly to change the world. In this course, we investigatevarious social movements fighting for social justice and humanrights. We examine their visions, rhetoric, and protest strategies, andas well as the challenges to successful social change. The course is

based on lectures, class discussions, and documentary films, andincludes intensive focus on critical thinking and writing. Studentsalso have the opportunity to visit the United Nations and hear fromglobal justice activists based in New York City.



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38. SOC 14F, sec. 02: Power, Protest, and Your Futurein Americas Democracy(BH), CRN: 94199 (4 s.h.)T/TH, 2:15-4:10 p.m., Cynthia Bogard

What kind of democracy exists in the United States in the early

21st century? How does democracy play itself out in America in

the political institutions weve created but also in our everyday

lives? Who has power and why? How does the distribution of

power influence our life choices? How are issues framed in public

discourse? Who defines those issues and why does it matter? How

does our political system support our democracy and civil

institutions, and what happens when it doesnt? How can we

change our democracy and when would we need to? What is the

purpose of protest in America and what determines whether it is

effective? To explore these questions, we read and react to the

news of the day and the words of leaders, protesters and citizens. We

discuss what holds the country together and what can drive it apart.



39. SOC 14F, sec. A: The Transition to Adulthood onFacebook, in a Recession, and after Obama(BH), CRN: 94200 (5 s.h.)T/TH, 4:30-6:25 p.m., Carrie Alexandrowicz

The current generation of young people is more educated and

technologically savvy than previous generations yet are more

likely to face unemployment than their predecessors. This course

examines how social, economic and political factors affect young

people in the contemporary United States. In doing so, we learn,

through a sociological lens, about the inequalities that cut across age

to affect people by gender, socioeconomic position, racial/ethnicbackgrounds, and ability. The class includes reading, discussion and

critical analysis of popular media, as well as opportunities for off-

campus learning. This course includes one semester hour of

instruction in library research methods (CRN 92315).



SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES

40. SBLY 1, sec. F40: Introduction to Sustainability(IS), CRN: 94465 (3 s.h.)

M/W, 2:55-4:20 p.m., Robert Brinkmann

This course exposes students to major ideas of sustainability within

three themes: environment, equity, and economic development.

The course includes a history of the development of the field of

sustainability within the context of issues such as energy, water,

natural lands, resource conservation, urban and suburban

development, food and agriculture, brownfields, environmental

justice and equity, green entrepreneurialism, and sustainability

management. We also review the major political and social

movements associated with sustainability. The course is highly

interdisciplinary in nature, and utilizes lectures, readings, films,

websites, and a variety of social media.

Please note: The course satisfies a University graduationrequirement in the Interdisciplinary Studies.

TECHNOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY

41. TPP 14F, sec. 01: Stem Cells: Science, Ethics and Politics(NS), CRN: 92432 (4 s.h.)M/W, 9:05-11:05 a.m., Sina Rabbany

Stem cells have become front-page news. Why all the fuss? We

explore the biology of stem cells, their potential uses in medicine,and some of the challenges facing stem cell research from self-

renewal through clinical applications. We then focus on the various

types of stem cells, as well as their isolation, growth and potential

in regenerative medicine. The moral, religious and policy concerns

surrounding this intensely debated area of science are also covered.

Please note: This course is designed for non-science majors, but

does satisfy a University graduation requirement in the Natural

Sciences.

WRITING STUDIES AND COMPOSITION

42. WSC 14F, sec. 01: The Campaign for Your Mind(CP), CRN: 92212 (4 s.h.)M/W/F, 10:10-11:05 a.m., Adina Verbit Wasserman

Language is a powerful tool it can be used to encourage, beat

down, solve problems, argue, persuade or brainwash. This

semester we examine the many ways language is used in

presidential campaigns. From campaign ads to press conferences,

and from debates to inaugurations, the art of persuasion is at the

center of elections. We begin by looking at some inaugural

addresses; what is the language used to unite a people after an

election? Campaign ads are another central means of persuading

the public. We examine how the ads differ across mediums

(television, Internet, radio, print). Finally, we study and reviewthe format of the 2008 presidential debate here at Hofstra.



43. WSC 14F, sec. 02: Rebellions in the Wilderness(CP), CRN 93409 (4 s.h.)T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m., Frank Gaughan

In the television programMan vs. Wild, the host lands in a remote

forest and hikes for days, eating meals that most of us would find

revolting. At a time when 80 percent of the nation lives in an

urbanized area, such programming may be as close as mostAmericans come to an encounter with the natural world. Fortunately,

American history, art and politics offer compelling alternatives to

survivalist television shows. The wilderness, as both an idea and a

physical place, has long been used to challenge definitions of

progress and success in America. We examine key moments of

environmentally driven rebellion, including Henry David Thoreaus

two years spent living at Walden and Julia Butterfly Hills two

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CLUSTERSClusters are sets of two or three classes, linked bya common theme, that fulfill general educationrequirements. Many of the clusters involveactivities in New York City. By taking a few courses

with the same group of students, youll makefriends more quickly, form study groups, andcome to feel at home on the Hofstra campus.

PSYCHOLOGY

F1: The Psychology of Everyday Life(Total = 11-12 s.h.)

Everyday life is filled with complexities that range from the minorto the extraordinary, including life-altering choices that affect ourrelationships, career options, health and well-being. Especially for

first-year college students, it may seem that every aspect of life

requires thought and attention, all at the same time. In this cluster,we examine psychological and philosophical approaches to thechallenges of everyday life. Issues include personal goals, conformity,

stress, relationships, health-promoting versus health-damagingbehaviors, self-deception, and the role of morality and ethics indefining a good individual life. Students are encouraged to thinkcritically about the topics studied, understand how they apply totheir lives, and express and examine their opinions about current

controversies.

Please note: PHI 14 satisfies a University graduation requirement in the

Social Sciences, and WSC 1 (or its equivalent) is required of all students.

PSY 1, sec. F1: Introduction to Psychology

CRN: 92406 (4 s.h.)M/W, 2:55-4:50 p.m., Keith Shafritz

PHI 14, sec. F1: Introduction to Ethics(HP), CRN: 91796 (4 s.h.)M/W, 5-6:55 p.m., Kathleen Wallace

WSC 1: Compositionsec. F1: CRN: 92157 (4 s.h.)M/W/F, 9:50-11:05 a.m., Jennifer Rich

orsec. FA: CRN: 92163 (3 s.h.)M/F, 11:15 a.m.-1:10 p.m., Jennifer Rich

FILM

F2: Film and Philosophy(Total = 11 s.h.)

This cluster integrates introductory courses in film and philosophywith first-year composition. The film course introduces the basic

language of filmic expression and the methodologies of film study,including their influence on television and video. Emphasis is onways of looking at films and television, the major concepts oftheory, the various forms of film and television, and the techniques

that determine visual styles. In the philosophy course studentsconsider whether film is a passive mirror of a pre-existing reality,or whether we should think of it as possessing the power to activelyconstruct a reality of its own. Can film be morally or sociallydangerous? In the composition course students write in a variety

of genres about their work in the other two courses.

Please note: RTVF 10 satisfies a University graduationrequirement in the Humanities, PHI 10 satisfies a Universitygraduation requirement in the Social Sciences, and WSC 1(or its equivalent) is required of all students.

RTVF 10, sec. F2: Introduction to Film and Television Study (AA), CRN 92212 (3 s.h.)F, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., John Freitas

PHI 10, sec. F2: Introduction to Philosophy(HP), CRN: 91389 (4 s.h.)T/TH, 12:10-2:05 p.m., Amy Karofsky

WSC 1: Composition (4 s.h.)sec. F2: CRN: 92400M/W, 12:50-2:45 p.m., Lisa Dresner

orsec. FB: CRN: 93406M/W, 2:55-4:50 p.m., Lisa Dresner

LAW, POLITICS AND HISTORY

F3: Presidential Politics(Total = 13 s.h.)

This cluster examines the role of elections in American politics,

with particular attention to the upcoming 2012 presidential and

congressional elections. The question underlying the course is,

How do elections influence the nature of representation in

American politics? Specific topics include the relevance of the

electoral college in the 21st century; the decline of political

parties and the rise of independent voters; and the demands of

the 24-hour news cycle on political campaigns. Students study

the importance of elections through historical, political and

expository windows, and they have special readings and

assignments that bridge all three courses. This cluster includes

one semester hour of instruction in library research methods

(CRNs 92970 and 92971).

Please note: HIST 14C and PSC 1 satisfy University graduation

requirements in the Social Sciences, and WSC 1 (or its equivalent)

is required of all students.

HIST 14C, sec. F3: American Civilization(HP), CRN: 92737 (4 s.h.)M/W, 12:50-2:50 p.m., Michael DInnocenzoPSC 1, sec. F3: American Politics(BH), CRN: 91988 (4 s.h.)T/TH, 10:05 a.m.-noon, Meena Bose

WSC 1: Composition (4 s.h.)sec. F3: CRN: 92160T/TH, 12:10-2:05 p.m., Daisy Miller

orsec. FC: CRN: 92763T/TH, 2:15-4:10 p.m., Daisy Miller





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F4: Law and Economics(Total = 9 s.h.)

What is the relationship between law, economics and business?

The legal studies in business course examines the sources of

American law and the ways in which our legal system affect our

business and personal lives. The class focuses on the Constitution,

statutory law, common law, and administrative law. The economicscourse asks: What is capitalism? Why are the property relations

and legal and political institutions so crucial to the operation of a

capitalist economy? How have the legal forms of business and the

overall business structure evolved over time? What challenges do

global corporations create for policymakers?

Please note: Both ECO 2 and LEGL 20 are required for all

business majors.

LEGL 20, sec. F4: Introduction to Legal Systems,Environment and ContractsCRN: 93189 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 12:45-2:10 p.m., Martha Weisel

ECO 2, sec. F4: Principles of EconomicsCRN: 91886 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m., Massoud Fazeli

WSC 1, sec. F4: CompositionCRN: 94315 (3 s.h.)M/W/F, 10:10-11:05 a.m., John DeCarlo

COMPUTER SCIENCE

F5: The Making and Breaking of Codes

(Total = 7 s.h.)

Cryptography is the science of encoding messages so that only

the intended receiver can decipher them. Cryptography has a long,

rich history. It is an area of active research today and has gained

a high profile since the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001.

Students will learn to solve problems and to implement their

solutions on a computer. Students will develop their mathematical

skills (especially logic, proof and counting), and will apply these

skills to the development and analysis of several strong encryption

systems. Teaching methods will emphasize collaborative work and

experimental learning. Priority is given to computer science and

computer engineering majors, but non-majors are welcome. For

students who are primarily interested in satisfying their distributionrequirement, the cluster will provide an opportunity to develop

creative problem solving and analytical skills in the context of a

problem of current political and social import.

Please note: CSC 14 and 15 satisfy University graduation

requirements in Mathematics/Computer Science..

CSC 14, sec. F5: Discrete Structures for Computer Science I(MC), CRN: 91680 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 12:10-2:05 p.m., Gretchen Ostheimer

CSC 15, sec. F5 and FAL: Fundamentals of ComputerScience I: Problem Solving and Program Design and Lab

(MC), CRNs: 91681and 91682 (4 s.h.)Lecture, M/W, 9:50-11:05 a.m.; Lab, F, 9:50 a.m.-noon;Krishnan Pillaipakkamnatt

MUSIC/DRAMA/DANCE

F6: Elements of Music and Music Theory(Total = 8 or 9 s.h.)

This cluster is designed primarily for music majors and minors, but

is also suitable for advanced music non-majors with strong musical

backgrounds. MUS 48 is a survey of the elements of music, themain formal structures and the principle musical genres found in

the various style periods of Western music. MUS 69 and 69A are

intensive and comprehensive surveys of the fundamentals of music

theory. (Students will be placed in either MUS 69 or 69A on the

basis of their scores on Hofstras music theory placement test.) In

WSC 1, composition, students write on themes and topics

developed in the two music classes.

Please note: MUS 48 satisfies a University degree requirement in

the Humanities, and WSC 1 (or its equivalent) is required of all

students.

MUS 48, sec. F6A: Musical Styles and Structures

(AA), CRN: 90134 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 12:45-2:10 p.m., Herbert Deutsch

MUS 69, sec. F6A: Music Fundamentals and SpeciesCounterpointCRN: 91361 (2 s.h.)M/F, 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m., Lisa Behrens

WSC 1: Composition (3 s.h.)sec. F6A: CRN: 94316T/TH, 9:35-11 a.m., Ethna Layorsec. F6B: CRN: 94317

T/TH, 11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m., Ethna Lay

or

MUS 48, sec. F6A: Musical Styles and Structures(AA), CRN: 90134 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 12:45-2:10 p.m., Herbert Deutsch

MUS 69A, sec. F6A: Music Fundamentals and SpeciesCounterpointCRN: 90540 (3 s.h.)M/F, 11:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m., Trevor DeClercq

WSC 1: Composition (3 s.h.)sec. F6A: CRN: 94316T/TH, 9:35-11 a.m., Ethna Layorsec. F6B: CRN: 94317T/TH, 11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m., Ethna Lay


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DISTRIBUTION COURSE LEGEND

AA Appreciation and Analysis (Humanities)

BH Behavioral (Social Sciences)

CC Cross Cultural

CP Creative Participation (Humanities)

HP History/Philosophy/Religion (Social

Sciences)

IS Interdisciplinary Studies

LT Literature (Humanities)

MC Mathematics/Computer ScienceNS Natural Sciences

F7: Drama and the Visual Arts(Total = 9-10 s.h.)

This cluster is designed for students who are considering a major or

minor in drama. It includes DRAM 9, a required course for the

major. Students explore representative plays from a wide variety of

traditions as an access point to a larger discussion about the

development of Western drama and art from the ancient Greeks tothe present day. Assignments focus on sharpening and refining

analytical and observational skills through discussion, lecture and

writing. By the end of the semester, students will have gained an

overview of the history of Western drama and its relationship to

major movements in the visual arts, and they will have developed

their writing skills through integrated assignments.

Please note: AH 4 satisfies a University degree requirement in the

Humanities, and WSC 1 (or its equivalent) is required of all

students.

DRAM 9, sec. F7: Play AnalysisCRN: 91010 (3 s.h.)

T/TH, 11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m., Christopher DippelAH 4, sec. F7: Religion, Rulers and Rebellion(AA), CRN: 92019 (3 s.h.)M/F, 11:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m., Martha Hollander

WSC 1: Compositionsec. F7: CRN: 92161 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m., Patricia Navarra

orsec. FG: CRN: 93408 (4 s.h.)T/TH, 9-10:55 a.m., Robert Vestigo

F8: The Soundtracks of Our Lives(Total = 6 s.h.)

Soon graduates from the Class of 2016 will reflect on the oldies,

such as Beyoncs Put a Ring on It, and listen with curiosity to

their childrens recordings of sonic distortion. Even relatively

recent music like the funk-inspired grooves of Grandmaster

Flash sound as if they could only come from a VH1

retrospective or a car commercial. Revolutionary music often

begins with outrage and ends with commercialization. Many

listeners encounter Wagners Ride of the Valkyries in films

(Apocalypse Now) and cartoons (Elmer Fudds Kill the Wabbit!),

but not in the opera house. Similarly, the Beatles 1968 release,Revolution, eventually finds its way into a commercial for Nike

sneakers. This cluster explores these phenomena in Western music,

ranging from Beethoven to the births of rock n roll and hip-hop.

Please note: Not for music majors. No experience with theory,

notation, or any musical instrument is required. MUS 3 satisfies a

University degree requirement in the Humanities, and WSC 1 (or

its equivalent) is required of all students.

MUS 3, sec. F8: Music Appreciation(AA), CRN: 93408 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 9:35-11 a.m., Cathy Callis

WSC 1, sec. F8: CompositionCRN: 92156 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 12:45-2:10 p.m., Allison Perry

F9: Modern Dance(Total = 8.5 s.h.)

This cluster is designed for incoming dance majors. DNCE 11

focuses on technique in contemporary dance forms, and it is the

first course in a four-year major sequence. Along with DNCE 11,

students take Rhythmic Training and Accompaniment for Dance,

a study of musical concepts as they apply to dance. In thecomposition class, writing assignments are connected to dance

criticism. Students attend a variety of dance and music

performances in New York City during the semester.

Please note: DNCE 11 satisfies a University degree requirement in

the Humanities, and WSC 1 (or its equivalent) is required of all

students.

DNCE 11, sec. F9: Modern Dance I(CP), CRN: 92380 (2.5 s.h.) (for dance majors only)T/TH, 9:35-11 a.m., Stormy Brandenberger

DNCE 11, sec. FA: Pilates Lab

CRN: 92381M, 10-11 a.m., Eleanor Kusner

andDNCE 11, sec. FB: Modern Dance LabCRN: 92382W, 2:20-3:45 p.m., Robin Becker

andDNCE 11, sec. FC: Freshman Performance LabCRN: 92383W, 4-5:25 p.m., Maxine Steinman

andWSC 1, sec. F9: CompositionCRN: 92159 (3 s.h.)

T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m., Robert Vestigoand

MUS 151, sec. F9: Rhythmic Training andAccompaniment for DanceCRN: 92159 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 4-5:25 p.m., Glen Fittin


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F10: Pre-Health Sciences(Total = 11 s.h.)

Most medical, dental and veterinary schools require a solid

foundation in science, particularly biology and chemistry. After all,

organisms are massive collections of biological moleculesexecuting complex combinations of chemical reactions in a highly

controlled and regulated manner. This cluster explores general

chemistry, animal form and function, and the interplay between

these disciplines in the function of organisms, particularly humans.

Throughout the cluster, we consider how various chemical and

biological processes are related and influence the human condition.

The cluster includes first-year composition (WSC 1), which will

emphasize writing in the sciences.

Please note: BIO 12 and CHEM 3A and 3B satisfy University

degree requirements in the Natural Sciences, and WSC 1 (or its

equivalent) is required of all students.

BIO 12, sec. F10: Animal Form and Function(NS), CRN: 92685 (4 s.h.)M/W/F, 9:05-10 a.m., Charles Peterson

BIO 12 Labsec. FAL: CRN: 92686M, 2:20-5:20 p.m., Charles Peterson

orBIO 12 Labsec. FBL: CRN: 92687T, 2:20-5:10 p.m., Charles Peterson

and

CHEM 3A, sec. F10: General and Inorganic Chemistry(NS), CRN: 91410 (4 s.h.)M/W/F, 10:10-11:05 a.m.; TH, 8:30-9:25 a.m.

Vandana Bindra

CHEM 3B Labsec. FA, CRN: 90898W, 2-4:50 p.m., Ronald Strothkamp

or

CHEM 3B Labsec. FB, CRN: 90898TH, 2:20-5:10 p.m., Vandana Bindra

and

WSC 1, sec F10: CompositionCRN: 92759 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 9:35-11 a.m., Margaret Stein

or

WSC 1, sec. FJ: CompositionCRN: 93407 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m., Margaret Stein

F11: Engineering(Total = 6 s.h.)

This cluster explores the world that humans have designed the

products and processes used in its development. There are three

main components of the first-year engineering design course. First,

the informed design process connects basic science and

mathematics to an eight-step design cycle that enables students to

grasp the basics of conceptual engineering design. Second,

teamwork is emphasized: Students collaborate on homework and

compete with other teams in designing lab projects. Third,

communication skills are explored and developed through problem-

solving activities and brainstorming sessions. Class sessions are

composed of rich media content, including Flash animations, video

clips, graphic images, music, and active learning methods to

enhance student involvement, learning and change. The six lab

projects allow teams to design and build their own prototypes

within project specifications and time constraints, develop good

interpersonal team dynamics, and improve their oral and written

communication skills.

Please note: ENGG 15 satisfies a University degree requirement inthe Natural Sciences, and WSC 1 (or its equivalent) is required of

all students.

ENGG 15, sec. F11: Designing the Human-Made World(NS), CRN: 93970 (3 s.h.)M/W, 12:50-1:45 p.m., Mauro Caputi

and one of the following groups:

ENGG 15 Labsec. FAL, CRN: 91468M, 2:20-4:20 p.m., Mauro Caputi

andWSC 1, sec. FK: CompositionCRN: 92164 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 2:20-3:45 p.m., Dan Cole

or

ENGG 15 Labsec. FBL, CRN: 91469W, 2:20-4:20 p.m., Mauro Caputi

and

WSC 1, sec. F11: CompositionCRN: 93405 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m., Dan Cole

or

ENGG 15 Labsec. FCL, CRN: 91467F, 12:50-2:50 p.m., Mauro Caputi

and

WSC 1, sec. F99: Composition, CRN: 91467 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 12:45-2:10 p.m., Paul Carson

or

ENGG 15 Labsec. FDL, CRN: 93853T, 2:20-4:20 p.m., Mauro Caputi

and

WSC 1, sec. FDL: CompositionCRN: 94320 (3 s.h.)T/TH, 11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m., Elizabeth Hynes-Musnisky





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Q. Can all first-year students take seminars and clusters?A. YES! You may take seminars or clusters in the fall semester and seminars in the spring

semester of your first year. If you are enrolled in Honors College you may take seminarsand clusters, but you should speak with your academic advisor to manage your scheduleappropriately.

Q. What will my fall course schedule look like if I take a

first-year seminar or cluster?A. If you take a seminar, it will be one class out of the set of four or five you will take

between September and December 2012. If you take a cluster, you will have two orthree cluster classes for example, philosophy, psychology, and composition classes in addition to two or three other classes, to total four or five classes betweenSeptember and December 2012.

Q. Im a psychology major.

Will an economics seminar count toward graduation?A. Yes. First-year seminars and clusters help you move closer to graduation. All students

at Hofstra must take distribution courses general education requirements andalmost all first-year options fulfill these requirements. In fact, we have designed thesefirst-year options to help you explore your major and other paths you may choose tofulfill your career goals.

Q. Im planning to major in business.Which cluster or seminar is right for me?

A. All Hofstra undergraduate students (including business majors) must satisfy the same setof required courses, so ANY of the clusters and seminars will count toward your generaleducation requirements. We are offering one cluster F4: Law and Economics whichincludes a required business course, so you might look at that one first. However, any oneof the clusters or seminars will satisfy your graduation requirements.

Q. Can I change my mind about my preferences?A. Yes! When you come to New Student Orientation, you and your advisor will work out your

full fall course schedule together. At that time or when you get to campus in the fall you are welcome to choose different courses than the ones you choose here.

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