Interested in Winter Session? Don’t miss your opportunity to participate! Registration for classes, housing, and dining closes December 2 – at noon – right after we return from Thanksgiving break. You can find the form for Winter Session, as well as links to sign up for dining and housing, in your Eportfolio Winter Session bucket or online at http://www.wesleyan.edu/wintersession/enroll/index.html. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, your advisor, or the Winter Session office at winter@wesleyan.edu.
Courses
Spring Intensive Course Program
A new opportunity for you this SPRING!
The Wesleyan Spring Intensive is a new opportunity that will allow you to plunge into a new course every three weeks and to intensively focus on project or topic at a time rather than balancing several. The goal of the program is to give students an opportunity to build cohesiveness across their courses, collaborate with faculty, engage in project-based learning and sample from some never previously offered courses from prominent visitors. Each three week course will carry a full credit covering the same amount of material as 14 week courses. Check out the menu of courses here http://wesleyanspringintensive.blogs.wesleyan.edu/ (and more details on Wesmaps and below)
Who can participate? Up to 50 students interested in building their spring schedule with intensive courses and other for-credit experiences.
Can I take other courses? Though most admitted students will take their courses exclusively in the intensive format, students may enroll in one or more semester-long credits for a senior thesis, independent or group tutorial, student forum, or internship. Students can also take quarter-credit courses outside the intensive format, schedule permitting.
When will intensive courses meet? Classes will meet Monday through Friday for 2 hours and 50 minutes for three weeks.
How will students be admitted? The Intensive program is POI. Interested students may apply for admission by meeting with Professor Lisa Dierker (ldierker@wesleyan.edu) or any of the faculty teaching through the intensive program, during planning period (Nov 3 through 16). Admitted students will then seek final course selection approval from their advisors.
Period 1
NS&B/BIO 250, Lab in cellular and behavioral neurobiology, Jan Naegele, Jan 22-Feb 11 (1:10 to 4:00)
PSYC261, Cultural Psychology, Bob Steele, Jan 22-Feb 11, 1:10 to 4:00
DANC/THEA/MUSC231, Performing Arts Videography, Lauren Petty, Jan 22-Feb 11, (9:00 to 11:50)
Period 2
PSYC/NS&B 316, Schizophrenia and its treatment, Matt Kurtz, Feb 15-March 4, 1:10 to 4:00
PSYC381, Project-based programming for research, Lisa Dierker, Feb 15-March 4, 9:00 to 11:50
Period 3
MUSC222, Music and interactive media, Ron Kuivila, March 21 – April 8, (9:00 to 11:50)
SOC313, Time, Masks and Mirrors: Aging in America, Peggy Carey-Best, March 21 – April 8, 9:00 to 11:50
PSYC294, Developmental Tasks in Adolescence, Andrea Barthwell, March 28 – April 1, 9:00 to 4:00,
Period 4
CSPL202, Power of Insights: Design Thinking, Celena Aponte and Danielle Razo, April 13 – May 3, 9:00 to 11:50
PSYC204, Methods of interpretation, Bob Steel, April 13 – May 3, 1:10 – 4:00,
COL264, Animals and the Future, Carmelita Tropicana, April 13 – May 3, 9:00 to 11:50
DANC240, Deeper Ecology, Jill Sigman, April 13 – May 3, 1:10 to 4:00,
PSYC203 Course
Psychology Department Course Updates
PSYC 203: Sec 02 Quantitative Methods will be cancelled due to low enrollment. If you were thinking of making a request for this course, please choose Section 01 instead. Below is a description of Sec 01 of the course (including a new proposed course time — please read carefully!).
PSYC 203: Sec 01 Quantitative Methods is a general introduction to research methods in Psychology taught by social psychologist, Professor Kathleen Schmidt (kschmidt@wes). It is similar to other 200-level research methods courses except that it covers the entire field, rather than focusing on a sub-area of psychology, thus the more general title. In this class, you will understand how to do research that involves collecting data about all aspects of human behavior that can be measured as numbers (e.g., survey ratings, accuracy, response times, etc.). (This is why it is called quantitative methods — you measure things using numbers!). There are now no prerequisites for this section of the course and it is open to students in all class years and majors. This course is a requirement for the Psychology major. In fact, for the incoming class, prospective majors must take this course in their first two years in order to be able to declare Psychology as a major. If you are at all interested in psychology as a major (or are in the major) and want to get a project-based start in understanding research methods, this is a great course for you! Once you have taken this course, you will be in a better position to get involved in a research lab in the department or to do independent research, too. If you are still looking for a class, do take advantage of the seats in this class this term!
The above Sec 01 class was previously scheduled to meet on M and F 1:10-2:30. The department has changed the class to M W 1:10-2:30 so as to accommodate more students. If you are interested in this class, please let the professor know right away by making an enrollment request or emailing the professor at the above address. If you would love to take the course but cannot do the class time, please let the professor know that too. The professor will communicate with you directly to let you know where and when to meet.
Thanks for your patience as we try to accommodate student course needs in Psychology! If there is another course you wish we would offer this term and for which there remains high student demand, feel free to let me know!
Best wishes,
Andrea Patalano, Chair, Department of Psychology, apatalano@wesleyan.edu
It’s Not Too Early to Think about SPRING!
It’s Not Too Early to Think SPRING!
As you plan your courses this fall, keep the Wesleyan “Spring Intensive” in mind. This new opportunity will allow you to plunge into a new course every three weeks and to intensively focus on project or topic at a time rather than balancing several. The goal of the program is to give students an opportunity to build cohesiveness across their courses, collaborate with faculty, engage in project-based learning and sample from some never previously offered courses from prominent visitors. Each three week course will carry a full credit covering the same amount of material as 14 week courses. Check out the menu of courses here http://wesleyanspringintensive.blogs.wesleyan.edu/
Who can participate? Up to 50 students interested in building their spring schedule with intensive courses and other for-credit experiences.
Can I take other courses? Though most admitted students will take their courses exclusively in the intensive format, students may enroll in one or more semester-long credits for a senior thesis, independent or group tutorial, student forum, or internship. Students can also take quarter-credit courses outside the intensive format, schedule permitting.
When will intensive courses meet? Classes will meet Monday through Friday for 2 hours and 50 minutes for three weeks.
How will students be admitted? The Intensive program is POI. Interested students may apply for admission by meeting with Professor Lisa Dierker (ldierker@wes) or any of the faculty teaching through the intensive program, before or during spring semester planning period. Admitted students will then seek final course selection approval from their advisors.
A bonus! Students admitted to the Intensive semester will not need to participate in pre-registration for spring 2016.
PSYC COURSES!!
Dear Students,
The following Psychology classes still have many seats available for all students, including first year students. Instructors have indicated that they will waive the prerequisite as noted (and will adjust the class accordingly):
PSYC 251 Sec 01 & 02: Psychopathology (will waive Intro)
PSYC 221 Sec 01 & 02: Human Memory (will waive Intro)
PSYC 322: Psychology of Decision Making (no prereqs)
PSYC 203: Sec 01 & 02: Quantitative Methods (will waive Stats, but not Intro)
See WesMaps for course details. Please make an enrollment request and attend the next class! Also, please note that if you are/ are intending to major in Psychology, you should not miss this opportunity to take the research methods course requirement for the major while there are seats available. This newly added course is standard general methods course that will prepare you well for future research opportunities in the major. It is just like the other methods courses being offered except that it uses examples across the field of psychology, rather than focusing on just one subfield, thus the more general title.
Best wishes during add/drop! Andrea Patalano, Department of Psychology
MUSC109–Seats Available!
Introduction to Experimental Music (MUSC 109)
Fall 2015; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:10 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., RHH 003
This course is a survey of recent and historical electronic and instrumental experimental works, with emphasis on the works of American composers. Starting with early experimentalists, germinal works of John Cage and Henry Cowell, Earle Brown, Christian Wolff, and Morton Feldman will be studied; followed by electronic and minimal works of La Monte Young, Terry Riley, David Behrman, Gordon Mumma, Alvin Lucier Robert Ashley, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Meredith Monk, Laurie Anderson, Glenn Branca, John Zorn, and including discussions of recent work by composers, performers, and sound artists such as Luke DuBois, Tristan Perich, Jacob Cooper, Lesley Flanigan, Nick Hallett, Jace Clayton (DJ /rupture), Jennifer Walshe, and Object Collection. The course includes lectures, demonstrations, and performances, occasionally by guest lecturers.
Contact Professor Paula Matthusen at pmatthusen@wesleyan.edu for more information.
Teaching Evaluations Panel — Mon., May 4, 7-8:30 p.m.
Teaching Evaluations Panel
Monday, May 4 at 7-8:30pm in Usdan 110 *desserts and coffee*
Hosted by Female Economists of Wesleyan. This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs, Society for Underrepresented Students in STEM, Women of Color in STEM Forum, and Wesleyan Women in Science.
PANELISTS:
Professor Joyce Jacobsen (Dean of Social Sciences, 2015-2016 Interim Provost), Professor Lisa Dierker (Psychology, Inaugural Chair of QAC), and Professor Brian Stewart (Physics), Professor Ellen Nerenberg (future Dean of Arts and Humanities).
What’s the deal with Teaching Evaluations? Do you have questions or concerns about how teachers or classes are evaluated at Wesleyan? Have you ever wondered how your evaluations at the end of the semester impact the professors and the structure of the classes that you take? Do you have strong opinions about professor tenure? Would you like to see your classes taught in a more interactive and less formulaic way? If you want to voice these and more questions, please attend the Teaching Evaluations Panel!
The discussion will surround the current problems with Teaching Evaluations, faculty and administration’s continuing efforts to improve upon them, and on the role of course evaluations in those teaching evaluations. We want to raise student awareness about the problems with current evaluations and their effects on all of our academic experiences. Plus, we want to spur greater student involvement in Teaching Evaluation reform. Each panelist will speak for 5-10min, and then we will open the panel up to audience Q/A. We’ll have a list of questions ready just in case folks are shy, plus audience members will be able to write down questions to put in a friendly fish bowl.
Pre-registration Information Sessions for the New Registration Format! March 24, 25 & April 1, 2
Pre-registration Information Sessions for the New Registration Format
- Tuesday, March 24 — Noon-1pm — Shanklin 107
- Wednesday, March 25 — Noon-1pm — Shanklin 107
- Wednesday, April 1 — 5pm-6:30pm — Usdan 110
- Thursday, April 2 — 4pm-5:30pm — Shanklin 107
Mindfulness Class (non-credit)–Starting Feb. 16
BPN: Being Present Now. Mindfulness and Wesleyan
A 6-week course on Mondays, 6:00-8:00 pm, beginning on 1/26/15
During this non-credit course, students will be introduced to various techniques of mindfulness practice and spiritual awareness, including sitting meditation and yoga. These modalities are designed to aid in stress and anxiety reduction, and when practiced diligently, may also offer opportunities for greater self-awareness and personal development. The goal is to give students a spiritual toolbox that is portable, replicable, and sustainable. Students will gain an understanding of the roles these practices can play in leading a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life.
The class will be taught by: Amy Tate, PHD Scott Kessel, Wesleyan ’87 MALS ’92 David Leipziger Teva, Director – Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
There is a limited amount of space in the class. For more information and to apply:
http://mindful.blogs.wesleyan.edu/class/ or contact David Lepiziger Teva (dleipziger@wesleyan.edu).
New Course: GRST235–Gunter Grass
If you are looking for a literature course, please note a brand-new course on Günter Grass, taught in English. The course is open to students from all classes.
GRST 235: Skinning the German Onion: Günter Grass as Writer, Graphic Artist, Political Activist
Wednesday & Friday, 2:40–4:00 p.m. Fisk 312
- Open to members of all classes
• Taught in English
- Opportunities for students of German to read some texts in the original
• Taught by Grass’s English-language translator, Prof. Krishna Winston