| | | IDS218X - Art, Religion, & Ethics | | In this offering, we will explore how the three areas mentioned in the title may or may not connect to one another. We aim at discussing issues surrounding all three disciplines in order to enhance your understanding of how each appears to be presented to the world at large, as well as the way(s) in which all of them intersect and interact, sometimes unwittingly. While we shall offer explanations of each of the terms, we shall attempt assiduously to avoid falling into the folly of defining them, keeping in mind that language is/can be a trap. We invite you to join us as we work toward adding to our own understanding of the interrelationship(s) between art, religion, and ethics. You need not agree with our notions, provided you present rational reasons for dissenting, alternative theories to those posited, and an open mind, both to what you hear from us and others in the class. There will be readings, writing, discussions, and hands on experience as we learn about the creative process. Students who complete this course will receive credit for both AI(A) Aesthetic and AI(ME) Moral and Ethical. Limited to Sophomores and Juniors. | | IDS208X - Exploring Contemporay China | | This course will include subjects related to historic and contemporary China through on-campus preparation followed by actually travelling to China from approximately May 17 to May 31. The rise of China has been phenomenal. Building on China's rich history, students will explore the current political, social, economic, and cultural environment. This course examines the changing face of China in the context of economic development. In addition to work related to the interdisciplinary aspects of this discovery, students will choose a subject related to their major of study and will explore that aspect in relation to China. Travel in China will include Beijing, the Great Wall, Shanghai and Jinan, where we will be guests of one of our partner institutions, the Shandong University of Art and Design. Open to all students. Students with majors and minors from these departments are particularly encouraged to enroll: Accounting/Finance, Art and Graphic Design, Communication, Fashion, and Marketing/Management. Students will be responsible for paying the cost of the trip to China separately from Lasell Tuition. Fulfills the AI (MC) requirement
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or concurrent enrollment.
| | IDS400 - Field Experience | | This course provides the student with professional experience through an individually arranged participation of 12-15 hours per week in a work setting. Primary area of responsibility rests with the student in identifying and pursuing his/her areas of interests, in consultation with his/her team of faculty advisors. Each student is monitored during the field experience and must complete a related written project assigned by his/her team of faculty advisors. Evaluation of the field experience is based on student performance as reviewed with the employer, faculty members, and student at the completion of the experience. Junior or Senior standing. Prerequisite: IDS399 | | IDS399 - Internship Seminar | | A critical component of a successful Internship experience is finding an appropriate placement. In this seminar students will identify their personal work style and strengths, will identify a good career match, will create an effective cover letter & resume, will explore effective networking, interviewing, and negotiation skills. This course will help students identify search tools for finding internships. A goal of this course is to secure an internship for the following semester. Must have at least Sophomore standing. | | IDS108 - Peer Mentorship & Org Leader III | | This course is a continuation of IDS 106 and IDS 107. Students in this course work independently and in groups on projects related to first year students and advising. The course has a service component that involves working in the College’s advising system, serving as a Peer Mentor to first year students. Students conduct research as part of this course. Prerequisites: IDS 106, IDS 107. | | IDS106 - Peer Mentorship & Organizational Leaders | | IDS 106 and IDS 107: These sequential courses are each one-credit seminars with a service-learning component. Students study concepts of mentorship and advising as well as leadership. The service component involves working in the College's First Year Seminar and advising system, serving as a Peer Mentor to first year students. | | IDS107 - Peer Mentorship & Organizational Leaders | | IDS 106 and IDS 107: These sequential courses are each one-credit seminars with a service-learning component. Students study concepts of mentorship and advising as well as leadership. The service component involves working in the College's First Year Seminar and advising system, serving as a Peer Mentor to first year students. | | IDS207X - Persuading People, Preserving Planet | | Satisfy either your Scientific (AI(S) and Psychological and Societal (AI(PS) Areas of Inquiry through this interdisciplinary team-taught course. During the course, students will develop the ability to foster behavior change within the places they live, work, and study to create a more sustainable planet. Students will explore environmental challenges such as climate change, air pollution, water quality and biodiversity loss created by our use of energy, consumption of water, use of transportation, production of waste, and consumption of food. Students will study the psychological and societal factors that impact human behaviors related to these environmental challenges. Students will also study social influence techniques that can be used to change behavior and will apply these strategies to develop programs to foster sustainable behaviors on campus. A major component of the course will be a scientific study of environmental behaviors on campus. This course fulfills either the Scientific [AI (S)] or the Psychological and Societal [AI (PS)] area of inquiry or both. |
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