Global Studies

Global Public Goods

Lori Locke — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:27:22 +0000

Global Public Goods Lori Locke Wed, 08/30/2023 - 12:27

This course addresses attempts to initiate, coordinate and execute solutions to problems that many understand as being not solely local in origin and implication, but rather connected with other sites, across the world (e.g., cultural destruction, disease and health care, financial crises, ecological destruction, aging and social security challenges, state and non-state actor violence, migration). Framing issues in the language of global interests, the metaphor of “public goods” invites an approach that seeks commonalities with an eye toward action that allow forms of cooperation to be imagined and achieved. Students produce a major paper on one theme written over the semester as part of their course obligations. May be counted toward the major in Conservation Biology and a minor in Public Health. Fulfills the EL requirement.

Jayantha Jayman

Semester:

Fall 2023

Course Code:

GS 324

Subject:

Global Studies

Course Readings - Paper - GS 324

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Race, Gender and Social Class in Health Policy in Canada and the U.S.

Lori Locke — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:56:23 +0000

Race, Gender and Social Class in Health Policy in Canada and the U.S. Lori Locke Mon, 02/06/2023 - 12:56

How and why do gender, race and class disparities in health emerge in the US and Canada? This course will critique policy in the US and Canada historically and in the contemporary period, including attention to the local area. Keeping in mind students' positionalities, we will explore policy impacts of states on markets, households and voluntary sectors shaping health and health care in these neighboring countries, both white settler systems categorized as 'liberal' welfare states. In critically approaching these jurisdictions we will explore diverse experiences of health, illness, and health care in the broader context of global capitalism. This course will be important for those with a wide range of interests: from students seeking to understand how and why we got to the present state of crises in health, the economy and society in the US and Canada to those interested in business and the liberal arts to those in interested in public policy. Students are not expected to have preparation in the social sciences or humanities.Course is multi listed with Canadian Studies ( CNS ) and Gender Studies( GNDR )-counting towards minor

Alison Jenkins Jayman

Semester:

Fall 2023

Course Code:

GS 3058

Subject:

Global Studies

Course Readings - Paper - GS 3058

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Race, Culture, and Identity

Lori Locke — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:48:42 +0000

Race, Culture, and Identity Lori Locke Mon, 02/06/2023 - 12:48

Examination of their own identities and social locations leads students to an understanding of how those identities exist in a global matrix of cultural, economic and political relationships. Students are introduced to various theoretical and political positions on identity, with a focus on gender, race, ethnicity, class, spirituality and sexuality. While much of the material is drawn from the contemporary era, the historical context of European conquest and expansion and the Middle Passage frame a critical examination of the evolving ideas of “America” and the “West.” May be counted toward the minors in African American Studies, Native American Studies, Peace Studies, and Public Health. Fulfills DIV13 requirement.

Alison Jenkins Jayman

Semester:

Spring 2024

Course Code:

GS 102

Subject:

Global Studies

Course Readings - Paper - GS 102

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Global Palestine

Lori Locke — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:43:40 +0000

Global Palestine Lori Locke Mon, 01/16/2023 - 10:43

This course explores the global significance of the modern colonization of Palestine and the resulting Palestinian struggle for national liberation. Moving beyond conventional interpretations of the conflict between Israel/Zionism and the Palestinians, the course emphasizes Palestine’s location within a set of broader global structures and processes including settler colonialism, militarization, social acceleration, solidarity movements, and the relationship between state and non-state forms of terrorism. Students develop familiarity with important theoretical concepts within global studies while also furthering their understanding of why Palestine, despite its small size, continues to matter so much to so many. Also may be counted toward the minors in Arabic Studies and Peace Studies.

John Collins

Semester:

Spring 2023

Course Code:

GS 350

Subject:

Global Studies

Course Readings - Paper - GS 350

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Academic Video Online (AVON)

Katherine Salathe — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:56:07 +0000

Academic Video Online (AVON) Katherine Salathe Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:56

Academic Video Online (AVON) is a subscription collection of over 60,000 streaming videos, with new titles added regularly. Subject areas include anthropology, business, education, film, gender & sexuality, health sciences, history, language, literature, music, psychology, science, social sciences, and more.

Each video includes a searchable transcript, and index terms assigned to videos aid in search and discovery. Viewers can create playlists, video clips, and permalinks to videos; videos can also be embedded in Canvas.

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ACLS Humanities EBook Collection

Katherine Salathe — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:49:25 +0000

ACLS Humanities EBook Collection Katherine Salathe Tue, 07/20/2021 - 20:49

A collection of over 5,500 scholarly books in the humanities from over 125 publishers, curated by The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). Individual titles are also indexed in the library catalog, ODYsseus.

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Cross Cultural Healing

Melissa Burchard — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:18:26 +0000

Cross Cultural Healing Melissa Burchard Thu, 12/10/2020 - 16:18

This class uses healing traditions as the lens with which to examine culture. During the semester students will have the opportunity to meet healers from around the world. In a typical semester presenters include a Traditional Chinese Medical practitioner, an Ayurvedic physician (from India), a shaman from Peru, an exorcist, a native American Healer an allopathic physician, new age healers, a Christian Scientist and others. This course cannot be used to fulfill the requirements for the biology major. Also offered as REL 412 and GS 412.

Cathy Shrady

David Hornung

Semester:

Spring 2021

Course Code:

BIOL 412

Subject:

Biology

Global Studies

Religious Studies

Course Readings - Paper - Biology 412 / Global Studies 412 / Religious Studies 412

Print books on Reserve. Books may be used in the Science Library only.

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Introduction to the Scientific Method

University of Rochester Physics Department.

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Scientific Methods and Knowledge

Chapter 2 from Reproducibility and Replicability in Science. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2019 May 7. 2, Scientific Methods and Knowledge.

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Deliver Us From Evil - Excerpts

Excerpts from Basham, Don. Deliver Us From Evil. Old Tappan, New Jersey : Chosen Books, 1972. pgs. 9-55.

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American Exorcism

Mariani, Mike. "American Exorcism." Atlantic Magazine, December 2018.

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Positive therapeutic effects of intercessory prayer in a coronary care unit population

Byrd, R. "Positive therapeutic effects of intercessory prayer in a coronary care unit population". Southern Medical Journal, vol. 81, no. 7, July 1988, p. 826-829.

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Introduction from The Mindful Way Through Depression

Introduction: Tired of Feeling So Bad for So Long. From Williams, J. Mark G., et al. The Mindful Way through Depression :Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness. New York; 4: Guilford Press, 2007. pgs. 1-8.

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Chapter 1 from The Mindful Way Through Depression

Chapter 1: "Oh No, Here I Go Again" From Williams, J. Mark G., et al. The Mindful Way through Depression :Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness. New York; 4: Guilford Press, 2007. pgs. 11-30.

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Chapter 2 from The Mindful Way Through Depression

Chapter 2: The Healing Power of Awareness. From Williams, J. Mark G., et al. The Mindful Way through Depression :Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness. New York; 4: Guilford Press, 2007. pgs. 31-49.

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Introduction and Preface to The Way of the Shaman

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Chapters 1 and 3 from The Way of the Shaman

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Myth of mental illness

Szasz, T. "Myth of mental illness". American psychologist, v. 15, 1960, p. 113-118.

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Does Mental Illness Exist?

Stevens, Lawrence. "Does Mental Illness Exist?" Antipsychiatry.org

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Head Case

Menand, Louis. "Head Case." New Yorker 86.2 (2010): 68-74.

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Chapter 5 from The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine

Ni, Maoshing. The Manifestation of Yin and Yang from the Macrocosm to the Microcosm. Chapter 5 from The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine :A New Translation of the Neijing Suwen with Commentary. Boston: Shambhala, 1995, pgs. 17-26.

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Chapter 1 of The Web that has No Weaver

Kaptchuk, Ted J. Medicine East and West: Two Ways of Seeing, Two Ways of Thinking. Chapter 1 of The Web that has no Weaver :Understanding Chinese Medicine. Rev , newly expand and updat ed. Chicago, Ill: Contemporary Books, 2000, pgs. 1-15 .

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Chapters 2 and 3 from Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate

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A Close Look at Therapeutic Touch - Rosa

Rosa L, Rosa E, Sarner L, Barrett S. A Close Look at Therapeutic Touch. JAMA. 1998;279(13):1005–1010.

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Regulating Fringe Practitioners

Novella, Steven. Regulating Fringe Practitioners. Science-Base Medicine, Jan. 2019

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The Ethics of Cosmetic Enhancement

Raphael, Anna. "The Ethics of Cosmetic Enhancement." The Pharos Of Alpha Omega Alpha-Honor Medical Society. Alpha Omega Alpha 73.1 (2010): 18-23.

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What if the Placebo Effect Isn’t a Trick?

Greenberg, Gary. What if the Placebo Effect Isn’t a Trick? New York Times, Nov. 7, 2018.

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Does Taking Time For Compassion Make Doctors Better At Their Jobs?

Ritchie, L. Carol. Does Taking Time For Compassion Make Doctors Better At Their Jobs? NPR, April 26, 2019.

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The Egg and the Sperm: How Science Has Constructed A Romance Based on Stereotypical Male-Female Roles

Martin, E. "The Egg and the Sperm: How Science Has Constructed A Romance Based on Stereotypical Male-Female Roles". Feminism and science. New York : Oxford University Press, 1996. 103-117

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Borderline cases : How medical practice reflects national culture

Payer, L. "Borderline cases : How medical practice reflects national culture". The Sciences, July/August 1990, p. 38-42.

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Fertilization Discovery Reveals New Role for the Egg

Barney, Josh. Fertilization Discovery Reveals New Role for the Egg. Phys.org, November 14, 2019.

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Christian Science Healing Methods Explained

Harris, Virginia S. Christian Science Healing Methods Explained. Christian Science Journal, March 1999.

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What is Christian Science?

Scroll down to several links that explore different topics. On the “Beliefs and teachings” page there is a downloadable brochure that gives a good introduction. Eddy, Mary Baker. What is Christian Science? Christianscience.com.

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The Way of the Shaman

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The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down

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GIS

Melissa Burchard — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:29:18 +0000

GIS Melissa Burchard Fri, 08/21/2020 - 16:29

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is the use of computers to manage, display and analyze spatial or geographical information. This course introduces students to the basic concepts, functions, and applications of GIS. We discuss maps, data sources and management, and geographic techniques, including global positioning systems, aerial photography and satellite imagery. Through a series of lab exercises students explore the analytical functions of GIS, such as proximity, overlay and three dimensional modeling. To further understand GIS practices and applications, each student develops a GIS project with data appropriate to his or her area of interest.

Carol Cady

Semester:

Spring 2024

Course Code:

GEOL 233 / GS 233 / ANTH 233

Subject:

Anthropology

Geology

Global Studies

Course Readings - Paper - GEOL/GS 233

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Geographical Information Systems and Science

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Online

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How to Lie with Maps

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Theories of Global Political Economics

Melissa Burchard — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:52:53 +0000

Theories of Global Political Economics Melissa Burchard Wed, 06/17/2020 - 15:52

This course explores the complex relationship between states and economies at the global level. Its primary purpose is to provide a critical understanding of the major theoretical and analytical issues that constitute the crucial challenge to the study of global political economy today. It moves beyond the traditional agenda of international political economy, namely trade and investment, to address a wide range of alternative theories, concepts and themes, including the origins, functions and impacts of transnational corporations, international financial institutions, regional and global trade organizations and non-governmental organizations involved in social movements. Prerequisite: GS 101.

Jayantha Jayman

Semester:

Fall 2023

Course Code:

GS 301

Subject:

Global Studies

Course Readings - Paper - GS 301

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SocIndex with Full Text

Melissa Burchard — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:20:36 +0000

SocIndex with Full Text Melissa Burchard Fri, 01/24/2020 - 17:20

This database offers coverage from all subdisciplines of sociology and includes subject headings from a sociology specific thesaurus.

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SocINDEX with Full Text

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