Summer 2018 Courses

Introduction to Anthropology

This course provides an overview of anthropology’s approach to understanding humanity and the human condition from a holistic perspective. Students examine the four subfields of anthropology: archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology and cultural anthropology. Students learn how anthropology provides useful knowledge, perspectives and skills to better understand and meet contemporary challenges facing humanity. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Social Sciences.

Roberts
4 Credits
June 4 – July 3
Online Course

Topics in Anthropology: Our Heritage Is Rooted In The Earth: Environment, Heritage and Policy

This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the research and profession of cultural and natural resource management. Students are introduced to both the conceptual and practical issues associated with heritage management and policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. Students will explore cultural, natural, tangible and intangible heritages through a lens of environmental history while developing a relevant framework of interdisciplinary knowledge appropriate for future courses with an environmental focus. This course is well suited for students with disciplinary backgrounds in anthropology, biology, environmental or museum studies.

Walker
4Credits
May 14 – June 23
Online Course

Archaeological Field Study

This course will expose students to a range of archaeological field techniques ranging from Phase I survey to Phase III excavations. Students will participate in all aspects of site excavation, documentation, artifact processing and initial field cataloging. Basic artifact conservation will also be taught.  This experience will culminate in a preliminary site report that will be given to the property owner and other stakeholders. This summer students will work at Cremona Estate in Mechanicsville, MD.

This course has a $50 Course Fee.

Gijanto
6 Credits
June 4 – July 6
M,T,W,R,F 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location: AAW104

Historical Archaeology Field School

Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC), in association with St. Mary’s College of Maryland, announces its 2016 field school in historical archaeology. HSMC is a state-supported, outdoor museum located at the site of Maryland’s first capital (1634-1694). The main focus of this summer’s excavations is on the yards directly adjacent to the Calvert House. Built in the first decade of Maryland’s settlement by Leonard Calvert, the first Governor, it served as the statehouse of the Province until 1676. Previous testing in the back yard revealed the presence of numerous fences, borrow pits, several outbuildings, and the ditch of a 1645 fort. Excavations will seek to better define the fences, identify outbuildings, and explore selected features to aid in dating the development of the landscape.

For the student, the program is an intensive, 10 week experience in Colonial archaeology. The first week includes lectures on history, archaeological methods and material culture studies. Students learn artifact identification by working with one of the best archaeological collections of 17th century, Colonial material in the country. During the following weeks, students participate in excavation, recording and analysis. Guest scholars speak on the history and architecture of the Chesapeake region. Field trips to nearby archaeological sites in Maryland and Virginia are planned. Students will also have the rare opportunity to learn about and help sail the MARYLAND DOVE, a replica of a 17th‑century, square‑rigged tobacco ship.

To apply email: travisP@digshistory.org

Parno
8 credits
May 29 -August 4
M,T,W,R,F 8:30am – 4:00pm
Field trip fee: $60
Cross-listed with HIST310
Location: HSMC and Classroom AAH N204

Introduction to Photography

An introduction to the principles of photography and basic photographic processes. Creative problems are explored through the use of a variety of subjects and techniques, including experiments with paper and film, small-camera operation, roll-film processing, enlarging, finishing, and mounting. Critiques and discussions of issues in art history and contemporary art. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Arts and is cross-listed with Asian Studies.

Cai
4 credits
May 14 – June 1
M,T,W,R, 6:00pm – 10:10pm
Location: Montgomery Hall 49

Painting and Drawing from Life: Fieldscapes/Nature Journal Sketchbook

Based on observation and abstraction of the natural world, this Fieldscapes course will explore the art of the Nature Journal and Sketchbook. Instruction in drawing, watercolor painting, relief and monotype printmaking, plus bookmaking to create journals and sketchbooks. Field trips to museums and landscape sites in addition to class meeting times on the SMCM campus.
This course fulfils a Humanities Track elective in the ENST major and minor, and fulfils the ARTS REQUIREMENT for the CORE CURRICULUM.

Johnson
4 credits
May 14 – June 1
W,R 1:00pm – 5:10pm
F, 8:00am – 5:10pm FIELD TRIPS (with a break for lunch)
Location: Montgomery Hall 132

Advanced Topics in Photography

Creative problems are explored through the use of a variety of subjects and techniques, including experiments with paper and film, medium format camera operation, guided photo-walks, roll-film processing, enlarging and finishing. The course offers a broad survey of photography art by prominent artists in a global context including art by Asian and Asian-American artists. Students will appreciate how specific sociocultural environments and history influence the works of artists. Critiques and discussions of issues in art history and contemporary art.
Students enrolled in this section will complete a final self-proposed project at the advanced level and work with medium format photography.

Cai
4 credits
May 14 – June 1
M,T,W,R, 6:00 – 10:10 pm
Location: Montgomery Hall 49

Adv. Painting and Drawing from Life: Fieldscapes/Nature Journal Sketchbook

Based on observation and abstraction of the natural world, this Fieldscapes course will explore the art of the Nature Journal and Sketchbook. Instruction in drawing, watercolor painting, relief and monotype printmaking, plus bookmaking to create journals and sketchbooks. Field trips to museums and landscape sites in addition to class meeting times on the SMCM campus.
This course fulfills a Humanities Track elective in the ENST major and minor, and fulfills the ARTS REQUIREMENT for the CORE CURRICULUM.

Prerequisite of one of the following courses: ART 204, 205, 206, 208, 210, 212, 233, 333, or consent of instructor.

Johnson
4 credits
May 14 – June 1
W,R 1:00pm – 5:10pm
F, 8:00am – 5:10pm FIELD TRIPS (with a break for lunch)
Location: Montgomery Hall 132

Educational Psychology:

This course explores the teaching/learning process. Students analyze various factors that affect the process: developmental and learning theory, motivation, planning, content, methodology and discipline. Attention is also given to human interaction in educational settings through a study of maturation, individual differences, self-concept, group processes and socioeconomic stratification. Lecture and field experience. This course is cross-listed with PSYC 368. Students may receive credit for either course but not both. This course is a pre-requisite for the MAT program. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Experiencing the Liberal Arts in the World.

Prerequisite: PSYC 101.

Alt
4 credits
May 14 – June 1
T,W,R,F 8:00am – 12:10pm
Location: Goodpaster 184

Educational Psychology:

This course explores the teaching/learning process. Students analyze various factors that affect the process: developmental and learning theory, motivation, planning, content, methodology and discipline. Attention is also given to human interaction in educational settings through a study of maturation, individual differences, self-concept, group processes and socioeconomic stratification. Lecture and field experience. This course is cross-listed with PSYC 368. Students may receive credit for either course but not both. This course is a pre-requisite for the MAT program. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Experiencing the Liberal Arts in the World.

Prerequisite: PSYC 101.

Alt
4 credits
May 14 – June 1
T,W,R,F 8:00am – 12:10pm
Location: Goodpaster 184

Topics in Writing: Chesapeake Writers’ Conference Seminar in Creative Writing

This unique course will be rooted in the intensive experience of the Chesapeake Writers’ Conference, during which students will immerse themselves for one week in the art and craft of fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction. In addition to attending a daily three-hour workshop in your genre, you will be required to attend all other conference literary events, including daily readings, lectures, craft talks, and panel discussions (there will be approximately two to three such events each day).
Other requirements will include daily journal responses to the literary events of the conference, and thoughtful, constructive responses to your workshop peers’ submissions. You will work out with the professor a short reading list in your genre that you will use as a touchstone for your work. Finally, you will work with the professor via email in revising the work produced in and for your workshop. This, along with the other assignments and an introductory reflection essay on the work, will be due in a portfolio approximately one month after the conference ends. This course is worth two-credits.

Prerequisite: 200-level writing course or permission of the instructor.

Gabriel
2 credits
June 19-23 (on St. Mary’s campus) and correspondence with professor post-conference.
M,T,W,R,F 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: To be Announced

Topics in Environmental Science: Earth Systems

This course in Earth Systems explains the geology of the Earth in the context of the natural environment. The course covers basics of the solid Earth (rocks, minerals, volcanoes, and earthquakes) surface systems (biosphere and weathering), fluid systems (surface water, oceans, groundwater, atmosphere; and the dynamic Earth (plate tectonics, energy transfer, and climate
change). It discusses how the physical characteristics of the Earth and human interactions impact environmental change, global warming, and other issues. The course includes a laboratory providing hands on experience with the subject matter. This course satisfies elective credit in the Environmental Science track for the ENST major and minor.

This course satisfies elective credit in the Environmental Science track for the ENST major and minor.

Linn
4 credits
May 14 – June 1
M,T,W,R,F 6:00 – 10:10 pm
Location: Lecture – Schaefer 111/Lab – Schaefer 112

Historical Archaeology Field School

Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC), in association with St. Mary’s College of Maryland, announces its 2016 field school in historical archaeology. HSMC is a state-supported, outdoor museum located at the site of Maryland’s first capital (1634-1694). The main focus of this summer’s excavations is on the yards directly adjacent to the Calvert House. Built in the first decade of Maryland’s settlement by Leonard Calvert, the first Governor, it served as the statehouse of the Province until 1676. Previous testing in the back yard revealed the presence of numerous fences, borrow pits, several outbuildings, and the ditch of a 1645 fort. Excavations will seek to better define the fences, identify outbuildings, and explore selected features to aid in dating the development of the landscape.

For the student, the program is an intensive, 10 week experience in Colonial archaeology. The first week includes lectures on history, archaeological methods and material culture studies.
Students learn artifact identification by working with one of the best archaeological collections of 17th century, Colonial material in the country. During the following weeks, students participate in excavation, recording and analysis. Guest scholars speak on the history and architecture of the Chesapeake region. Field trips to nearby archaeological sites in Maryland and Virginia are planned. Students will also have the rare opportunity to learn about and help sail the MARYLAND DOVE, a replica of a 17th‑century, square‑rigged tobacco ship.

To apply email: travisP@digshistory.org

Parno
8 credits
May 29 -August 4
M,T,W,R,F 8:30am – 4:00pm
Field trip fee: $60
Cross-listed with HIST310
Location: HSMC and Classroom AAH N204

Archaeological Field Study

This course will expose students to a range of archaeological field techniques ranging from Phase I survey to Phase III excavations. Students will participate in all aspects of site excavation, documentation, artifact processing and initial field cataloging. Basic artifact conservation will also be taught.  This experience will culminate in a preliminary site report that will be given to the property owner and other stakeholders. This summer students will work at Cremona Estate in Mechanicsville, MD.

Gijanto
6 Credits
June 4 – July 6
M,T,W,R,F 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location: AAW104

Elementary Latin I

An introduction to the basic structures of the Latin language, with an emphasis on the acquisition of reading and translation skills. This course is for students who are beginning the study of Latin. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in International Language.

Hall
4 credits
May 14 – June 1
M,T,W,R 1:00pm – 5:10 pm
Location: Kent 213

The American Presidency

A study of the structure, functions, and problems of the executive branch of government. Emphasis will be on the president’s formal powers, political roles, personality, and relationships with other institutions of government.

Prerequisite: POSC 100 or permission of the instructor.

Grogan
4 Credits
May 14 – June 1
M,T,W,R 8:00am – 12:10pm
Location: Kent Hall 312

Topics in Political Science or Public Policy: American Indian Politics

In this course we will look at the laws and policies regarding the Indian nations and Indian people in the United States. We will also examine American Indian political activism, tribal governance and politics, and political issues that affect Indian people. The history of relations between the United States and the indigenous nations within its borders will provide the context for looking at contemporary American Indian politics.

Grogan
4 Credits
May 14 – June 1
M,T,W,R 1:00pm – 5:10pm
Location: Kent Hall 312

Psychological Assessment

This course provides a history of psychological assessment, and concentrates on tests of intelligence, personality, vocational interests, neuropsychological functioning, and risk assessment. Areas of focus include the ways in which psychological tests are used, how decisions are made based on tests, and the ethical implications of administering, interpreting, and reporting test results. In the course, we will also focus on aspects of assessment relevant to multicultural issues, test bias, legal/ethical issues, and norming of psychological tests. You will also have the opportunity to gain an applied understanding through a focus on hands-on learning activities and practices.

Turan
4 Credits
May 14 – June 1
M,T,W,R 1:00pm – 5:10pm
Location: Goodpaster 197

Andean Summer Study Tour

This study tour is intended to immerse students in Andean culture in a way that reflects the cross-disciplinary nature of Latin American Studies as well as Environmental Studies. Therefore, the itinerary and coursework introduce students to the Andean region through multiple disciplinary lenses, with an emphasis on art history, history, political science, and the study of the landscape and environment of this particular region of the world both in Pre-Columbian and modern contexts. We will study the places we visit with a particular emphasis on Inka, Colonial, and Contemporary approaches to the natural environment. Considered as a whole, the study tour provides students with an overview of Andean culture and indigenous people across time and space from its ancient roots through the present. Fulfills ELAW as well as a 300-level course in one of the following disciplines: ARTH, HIST, ENST, ILAS.

For more details see: http://www.smcm.edu/history/andean-summer-study-tour-2018/

Brodsky/Phillips
4 Credits
May 13-May 27
M,T,W,R,F 9:00am – 4:00pm

Thailand Study Tour

The class will explore traditional and contemporary Buddhist views on the relationships between Buddhist wisdom and social justice, and relates the academic study of Buddhism (from the readings, lectures, and course discussions) to the concrete experiences of being in a Buddhist culture, meeting important Buddhist leaders, and learning first-hand what Engaged Buddhism and Thailand is all about. Students will learn about the philosophical and historical roots of Buddhism but will also step outside the bounds of the classroom and experience how Buddhism is lived and incorporated into the everyday lives of people throughout Thailand.

Schroeder
4Credits
May 14 – June 3

Greece Study Tour

St. Mary’s Greece Summer Study Tour offers participants the opportunity to gain knowledge of the many layers of history in this part of the world of which influence far greater than the islands that encompass it. Students are able to make the sites, sounds, and structures of their readings come alive and learn that Greece has literally lived and died many times over and is now, most certainly, very much alive.

Taber
4 credits
May 30 – June 22

Greece Study Tour

St. Mary’s Greece Summer Study Tour offers participants the opportunity to gain knowledge of the many layers of history in this part of the world of which influence far greater than the islands that encompass it. Students are able to make the sites, sounds, and structures of their readings come alive and learn that Greece has literally lived and died many times over and is now, most certainly, very much alive.

Taber
4 credits
May 30 – June 22

Andean Summer Study Tour

This study tour is intended to immerse students in Andean culture in a way that reflects the cross-disciplinary nature of Latin American Studies as well as Environmental Studies. Therefore, the itinerary and coursework introduce students to the Andean region through multiple disciplinary lenses, with an emphasis on art history, history, political science, and the study of the landscape and environment of this particular region of the world both in Pre-Columbian and modern contexts. We will study the places we visit with a particular emphasis on Inka, Colonial, and Contemporary approaches to the natural environment. Considered as a whole, the study tour provides students with an overview of Andean culture and indigenous people across time and space from its ancient roots through the present. Fulfills ELAW as well as a 300-level course in one of the following disciplines: ARTH, HIST, ENST, ILAS.

For more details see: http://www.smcm.edu/history/andean-summer-study-tour-2018/

Brodsky/Phillips
4 Credits
May13-May 27
M,T,W,R,F 9:00am – 4:00pm

Andean Summer Study Tour

This study tour is intended to immerse students in Andean culture in a way that reflects the cross-disciplinary nature of Latin American Studies as well as Environmental Studies. Therefore, the itinerary and coursework introduce students to the Andean region through multiple disciplinary lenses, with an emphasis on art history, history, political science, and the study of the landscape and environment of this particular region of the world both in Pre-Columbian and modern contexts. We will study the places we visit with a particular emphasis on Inka, Colonial, and Contemporary approaches to the natural environment. Considered as a whole, the study tour provides students with an overview of Andean culture and indigenous people across time and space from its ancient roots through the present. Fulfills ELAW as well as a 300-level course in one of the following disciplines: ARTH, HIST, ENST, ILAS.

For more details see: http://www.smcm.edu/history/andean-summer-study-tour-2018/

Brodsky/Phillips
4 Credits
May13-May 27
M,T,W,R,F 9:00am – 4:00pm

Greece Study Tour

St. Mary’s Greece Summer Study Tour offers participants the opportunity to gain knowledge of the many layers of history in this part of the world of which influence far greater than the islands that encompass it. Students are able to make the sites, sounds, and structures of their readings come alive and learn that Greece has literally lived and died many times over and is now, most certainly, very much alive.

Taber
4 credits
May 30 – June 22

Thailand Study Tour

The class will explore traditional and contemporary Buddhist views on the relationships between Buddhist wisdom and social justice, and relates the academic study of Buddhism (from the readings, lectures, and course discussions) to the concrete experiences of being in a Buddhist culture, meeting important Buddhist leaders, and learning first-hand what Engaged Buddhism and Thailand is all about. Students will learn about the philosophical and historical roots of Buddhism but will also step outside the bounds of the classroom and experience how Buddhism is lived and incorporated into the everyday lives of people throughout Thailand.

Schroeder
4Credits
May 14 – June 3

Washington Program

This 8-12 credit course will consist of two weeks of intensive instruction, one prior to the beginning of the internship and the other following the internship, with various sessions and assignments during the summer as well. By combining a rigorous academic program and internship experience, the course meets the requirements of the ELAW program. The first academic week, on the SMCM campus, will consist of an overview of political actors and groups in Washington, D.C. These daylong intensive sessions will cover policymaking in the U.S. government, the role of advocacy and pressure groups, policy analysis, and international relations.

The premise of this week is to give students an idea of how Washington “works” and how the different bureaucracies and organizations work together. In addition, this week will give students some analytical tools to prepare them for their internships, including experience with policy briefs and policy analysis. The second academic week, in Washington, DC, will start in mid-August before the beginning of the fall semester at St. Mary’s but following the students’ internship experiences.

This week will cover some important themes in politics in the context of what the students learned over the summer. This will be another intensive week of instruction and students are expected to actively participate in the sessions and share their experiences. Some of the themes this week will touch on include the nature of power, the roles of various actors in the policymaking process, and students’ revised assessment of how policy is made. In between these two week long sessions, students will spend approximately two-and-a-half months at an internship in the Washington area. During the summer, students will meet regularly with St. Mary’s alumni mentors who work in Washington.

Shafqat/Fehrs
8-12 credits
May 14 – May 18 on SMCM Campus
August 14 – August 18 in Washington DC
M,T,W,R,F 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Kent 212

Greece Study Tour

St. Mary’s Greece Summer Study Tour offers participants the opportunity to gain knowledge of the many layers of history in this part of the world of which influence far greater than the islands that encompass it. Students are able to make the sites, sounds, and structures of their readings come alive and learn that Greece has literally lived and died many times over and is now, most certainly, very much alive.

Taber
4 credits
May 30 – June 22

Thailand Study Tour

The class will explore traditional and contemporary Buddhist views on the relationships between Buddhist wisdom and social justice, and relates the academic study of Buddhism (from the readings, lectures, and course discussions) to the concrete experiences of being in a Buddhist culture, meeting important Buddhist leaders, and learning first-hand what Engaged Buddhism and Thailand is all about.  Students will learn about the philosophical and historical roots of Buddhism but will also step outside the bounds of the classroom and experience how Buddhism is lived and incorporated into the everyday lives of people throughout Thailand.

Schroeder
4Credits
May 14 – June 3