May Term Courses
What you need to know:
- All classes taken for credit will be billed at $375 per credit hour, or $ 1,500 for a 4 credit course, a reduced rate since financial aid is NOT available.
- If you do not want/need credit, you can take a class for enrichment at a lower rate of $125 per credit - so that a 4 credit course for enrichment is just $500.
- Classes are being offered with you in mind; morning, afternoon and evening offerings are available as well as online. Many offerings are designed so that you will have Friday free.
- Most courses are configured to take your full-time attention so you should take only the one course during May term. Check with the instructors before signing up for more than one class.
- Most classes will start immediately after graduation on Monday May 17th and should generally be finished in mid-June so you still have time to work that great summer job.
- We urge you to sign up for May term classes as part of the spring registration process. This will give us a strong indication of the classes that are most likely to be offered in May. Registration for Spring 2010 starts on Nov. 2 for seniors.
- You will be able to register for any class up until the end of Quad 3. At that time we will let you know if there are sufficient numbers to offer each class so you can make plans, but you may continue to register until classes start. The minimum enrollment required for a class to be held is normally eight students.
- Courses may be dropped with no record and full refund before the first class session. Students may withdraw with an 80% refund after the first class session; students may withdraw until the fourth session but there will be no refund.
Summer housing will be available per calendar week for double occupancy lodging and seven dinner meals at a rate to be determined. During the first week of the summer students also pay an activity fee that's used to cover costs of special programming. Pick up applications in Ron Hilton’s office in the Lane Student Center across from the mail room on the far side.
may 2010 may term course offerings:
For an up-to-the-minute course listing including class size and available space see the Course Schedule (no descriptions).
Art
Course: ART 202 Life Drawing
Credits: 2 or 4
Instructor: Truitt Seitz (truitt.seitz@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: MTW 6 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Begins May 17th; end date depends on number of credits taken.
Course Description:
Drawing from the human figure; studies in anatomy; continuous use of the live model; daily exercises and long-range projects. Prerequisite: ART102 or permission of instructor. Model fee.
Course: ART 210 Introduction to Painting
Credits: 4
Instructor: Sue Trent (sue.trent@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: Daily M-F 9 a.m.–12 noon; May 17 – June 11
Course Description:
Introduces oil painting methods and materials. Projects include still life, self-portrait, compositional studies, and independent project. Prerequisites: major, AR102 and/or permission of instructor. Lab fee.
Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries
Course: BCM 347 Contexts for Juvenile Justice Ministry
Credits: 3
Instructor: Scott Larson (Scott@straightahead.org)
Days/Times: M-F 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (ends 11:30 a.m. F) held in Lynn, May 17-21
Course Description:
To be effective in juvenile ministry, chaplains and ministers must fully understand the environment in which they labor. Juvenile facilities are a cross-cultural environment with multi-complex and competing interests. Participants learn to be systems sensitive in dealing with divergence of mental health issues, staff concerns of safety and security and an environment that is often skeptical of influence of religion on young lives.
Course: BCM 325 Engaging High-Risk Youth: Transformational Approaches
Credits: 3
Instructor: Scott Larson (Scott@straightahead.org)
Days/Times: M-F 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (ends 11:30 a.m. F), August 2–6—Note, may register with May term but courses is in August.
Course Description:
Offered August 2-6 but students may register with May Term courses. Lays a theological, theoretical and philosophical methodology for working with juvenile offenders in ways that transform character. Grounded in scripture, research evidence on resilience and transformational change theory, brain science and positive youth development, translating latest research into practical methods for creating transformational environments and interactions proven effective for even most challenging youth. Highly experiential and enlivened by videos and small group practice, course is designed so that participants will gain specific competencies to be passed on to other staff and volunteers with goal of becoming more effective in working with high risk youth.
Course: BCM 371 Interpreting the Book of Revelation
Credits: 4
Instructor: David Mathewson (david.mathewson
gordon.edu)
Days/Times: M-F 10 am - 12 noon, 1 - 3 p.m.; May 17 - June 4
Course Description:
Pre-requisites: BCM 101 & 103 or permission of instructor.
Biology
Course: BIO 222/NSM 222 Environmental Science
Credits: 4
Professor: Greg Keller (greg.keller@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: M – F 10 a.m.–1 p.m. , May 17 – June 9
Course Description:
Focuses on broad range of science concerning environment. Emphasis will be on: 1) how the world works (science); 2) what our place in world ought to be (ethics); and 3) how we should act with respect to our faith (praxis). While not a course in environmentalism, students will see interaction between actions as individuals, corporate political actions, personal faith, and environment. Specific topics will include populations (including human population), ecosystems, biodiversity, development, pests, agriculture, energy and water usage, climate change, and sustainability. Core life science, Natural World theme.
Course: BIO 331 Marine Biology
Credits: 4
Professor: Chuck Blend (chuck.blend@gordon.edu)
Days/Times:MTWR 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; May 17–June 3
Course Description:
Field intensive marine biologycourse introducing students to wide variety and natural history of marine life on North Shore of Massachusetts. Through lecture, laboratory and field work, a greater appreciation of ecology, morphology and taxonomy of organisms that call Gulf of Maine and North Atlantic home is gained. Different guest lecturers participate each time course is offered, giving students exposure to a wide range of topics for study related to our oceans. Previous topics included algae, marine microbiology, marine chemistry and environmental health, natural history of intertidal creatures, marine birds and mammals, deep-sea biology. Field trips to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and New England Aquarium. Students design formal research
proposal and carry out research dealing with marine biology, which is then presented to the Gordon community
at the end of the course. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Prerequisites: BIO151, 230 or permission. Lab fee.
Gordon in Boston
Course: BUS 215 Arts in the City (May Term)
Credits: 4
Professor: Samantha Field (Samantha.field@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: MWF 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and TR 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (leaving Gordon 9 a.m. for Boston); May 17-31
Course Description:
Explores role of arts in urban culture and basic principles of aesthetic creativity and critique with special attention to use of Christian paradigms to interpret and create art. Surveys artistic expression and response within metropolitan context, ranging from downtown cultural centers to diverse ethnic neighborhoods. Attention to content, craft and style of multicultural religious and secular urban artistic expression. Includes field trips to venues throughout City of Boston. Lab fee.
Optional Housing at Gordon in Boston will be available.
Course: BUS 325 Church in the City (May Term)
Credits: 4
Professor: Craig MacMullen (craig.macmullen@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: M–F 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; May 17–28
Course Description:
Exposes students to missions and vision of the Church from context of emerging urban reality. Unique combination of Gordon in Boston program and Boston Project Ministires, Inc. provides opportunities for students to observe and learn directly from local church leaders and their ministries. Students are challenged to devlop a theological reflection on the city and the church within the city. Applies to Urban Ministry concentration for Christian Ministry major.
Optional Housing at Gordon in Boston will be available.
Course: BUS 425 Urban Internship and Seminar (Summer Term)
Credits: 4
Professor: Craig MacMullen (craig.macmullen@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: Seminar Tuesdays 7 p.m.–8 p.m.; May 17–August 17. Internships TBA
Course Description:
Supervised work experience in church or volunteer organization, social service agency, business or government office. Tailored to fit student’s major or interests. Students work 12 hours on site and attend weekly seminar that assists students in employment preparation, resume writing, interview skills and portfolio development, and integrates classroom and work experience. Seminar engages students in thoughtful study of issues related to working in international, multicultural city.
Optional Housing at Gordon in Boston will be available.
Chemistry
Course: CHE 371 Environmental Chemistry
Credits: 4
Professor: Dwight Tshudy (Dwight.tshudy@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: On-line; May 17–June 18
Course description not yet available.
Communication Arts
Course: COM 371 A Conversations with Great Women Writers
Credits: 4
Professor: Jo Kadlecek (jo.kadlecek@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: Wed evenings 6 p.m.-9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Course Description:
We don’t pay enough attention to listening to Great Women Writers throughout the centuries. This May Term course is the start of an ongoing series that examines parallel lives and works of various influential women writers. Three Dorothys were on the planet at the same time, and made huge literary contributions that affected their culture in a variety of ways: one as an Anglican Christian known more for her detective novels and BBC radio plays about Jesus than her intellectual theology (Sayers), one as a Socialist-turned-Catholic known for her radical journalism and advocacy to help the poor and outcast before and after her conversion (Day), and one as a Jewish/Catholic educated-turned card carrying Communist who was black listed even though she'd won an Oscar for her screenplay of A Star is Born (Parker). All three were strong, talented women who didn't hold back their opinions throughout their lives (Sayers died in '57, Parker in '67 and Day in '80)—no small thing during an era when strong talented women weren’t exactly considered role models.
Course: COM 371 B Journalism in the Movies
Credits: 4
Professor: Jo Kadlecek (jo.kadlecek@gordon.edu) and Toddy Burton (toddy.burton@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: MTR 4 p.m.–8 p.m.; May 17–June 3
Course description
Explores the ethics, issues and images portrayed in films about state of journalism, lives and roles of reporters. Communication Arts majors from both media studies and writing tracks, as well as other interested students, non-traditional students or alumni will compare actual reporting stories with those in specific movies, with criticism on contents and aesthetics of films. Culminates in creative project; students either write short screenplay using journalism as story line or write series of journalistic articles about role of film in shaping public perceptions of industry.
English Language and Literature
Course: ENG 145 Nobel Literature
Credits: 4
Professor: Andrew Logemann (andrew.logemann@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: MTR 2 p.m.–5:30 p.m.; May 17–June 10
Course Description:
Studies selected literary works by winners of Novel Prize for Literature. Core literature option.
Course: ENG 271 New England Writers
Credits: 4
Professor: Andrea Frankwitz (andrea.frankwitz@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: MWR 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; May 17–June 10
Course description not yet available.
History
Course: HIS 121 Historical Perspectives on Culture, Belief, and Civilization
Credits: 4
Instructor: Ian Drummond (ian.drummond@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: MWF 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; May 14–June 11
Course Description:
Examines culture building, development and change, and interaction of diverse peoples across a broad swathe of history. Explores Christianity from its Middle Eastern roots through Renaissance/Reformation to global cultures of contemporary world in political, technological, social and cultural contexts. Investigates Christian traditions, missionary endeavors, reform movements, and relationships between adherents of different world religions. Introduces critical evaluation of historical evidence. Core history.
Course: HIS 371 A The Strategic Conflict: Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and India
Credits: 4
Instructor: Staff
Days/Times: MWF 9 - 11 a.m.; May 17 - June11
Course description not yet available.
Kinesiology
Course: KIN380 Seminar and Internship in Balance and Mobility
Credits: 4
Instructor: Sean Clark (sean.clark@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: TWR 8 a.m.–9:30 a.m.; May 17–June 17
Course Description:
Reviews screening and assessment tools used to identify balance-related impairments and risk for falls. Neurological mechanisms underlying balance dysfunction will be examined. Explores evidence-based treatment strategies for developing effective interventions and exercise programs designed to reduce falls and improve balance and mobility. Laboratory sessions in Center for Balance Mobility and Wellness will assist with practical application of principles and concepts as well as developing familiarity with specific tests and exercises.
Languages and Linguistics
Course: French 102 Beginning French
Credits: 4
Instructor: Emmanuelle Vanborre (emmanuelle.vanborre@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: MWR 4 p.m.–7 p.m.; May 18–June 19 plus at least 2 activities with the Alliance Française in Boston (TBA)
Course Description:
Offers practical knowledge of French language, French and Francophone cultures. Develops skills in five areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural competence. Fulfills Core Language I.
Course: LIN 200 Introduction to Linguistics
Credits: 4
Instructor: Gregor Thuswaldner (gregor.thuswaldner@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: M-R 6 p.m.–9:30 p.m.; May 26–June 4
Course Description:
Introduces student to major areas of general linguistics, theoretical and applied; studied analytically and in correlation with other disciplines.
Natural Science
Course: NSM 216 A Geology With Lab
NSM 216 B Geology (no lab) (students may opt for either lab or non-lab credit)
Credits: 4
Professor: Stan Reczek (stan.reczek@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: M-R 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. class with Friday/Saturday lab; May 17–June 11
Course Description:
Geology presented as a physical science in which composition (minerals and rocks), physical structures, and internal and surface processes (physical, chemical, and biological) that have continuously sculpted the surface of earth will be classified and analyzed. Internal processes will include volcanism and plate tectonics. Surface processes will address physical, chemical, and biological processes that account for evolving geomorphology of earth.Also explores ways in which geology is relevant to modern society. Lab fee for section A.Fulfills core physical science, natural world.
Course: BIO 222/NSM 222 Environmental Science
Credits: 4
Professor: Greg Keller (greg.keller@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: M–F 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; May 17–June 9
Course Description:
Focuses on broad range of science concerning environment.Emphasis will be on: 1) how the world works (science); 2) what our place in world ought to be (ethics); and 3) how we should act with respect to our faith (praxis). While not a course in environmentalism, students will see interaction between actions as individuals, corporate political actions, personal faith, and environment. Specific topics will include populations (including human population), ecosystems, biodiversity, development, pests, agriculture, energy and water usage, climate change, and sustainability. Core life science, Natural World theme.
Nondepartmental
Course: NON 271 Vocation: Work, Callings and Careers in Christian Context
Credits: 4
Instructor: Kent Seibert (kent.seibert@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: M–F 9 a.m.–11:05 a.m.; May 17–June 11
Course Description:
Designed to help students (regardless of their major or current career interests) clarify their understanding of meaning of vocation and work for Christians on intellectual, personal, and practical levels. Work is one of God’s gifts to those He created in His image. Course will examine that gift from both historical and Biblical perspectives. Includes practical exercises to help students think more deeply about themselves and kind of work they would like to pursue after graduation.
Philosophy
Course: PHI 212 Formal Logic
Credits: 4
Instructor: Brian Glenney (brian.glenney@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: ONLINE (See professor for details)
Course Description:
Introduces theory and practice of modern logic. Emphasizes analyzing and evaluating deductive arguments by introducing students to three logical systems: categorical logic, truth functional logic and quantificational logic. No prior logic coursework required.
POLITICAL STUDIES
Course: POL 371 Wendell Berry: Politics, Poetry and the Agrarian Perspective
Credits: 4
Instructor: Timothy Sherratt (timothy.sherratt@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: M-R 9 a.m.–12 noon; May 17th–June 11
Course Description:
Introduces writings of Wendell Berry, farmer, poet, believer, novelist, and essayist. Berry¹s works serve as a parable for the integration of faith, learning and living. Considers a wide range of Berry¹s writing on stewardship, community, marriage, politics and human responsibility. A variety of practical and written assignments, and field trips, will form basis for evaluation.
Psychology
Course: PSY 244 Developmental Psychology
Credits: 4
Instructor: Kaye Cook (kaye.cook@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: MR 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; May 18–June 11
Course Description:
Introduces major aspects of development, including social, cognitive, and emotional, from birth to adolescence. Explores major theoretical perspectives and research findings. Observation of children. Discussion of major parenting issues and application of principles to spiritual formation and faith development.
Social Work
Course: SOC371 Memoir and Society
Credits: 4
Professor: Lawrence Holcomb (lawrence.holcomb@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: MTR 9 a.m.–1 p.m., except week 2 when class meets TRF due to Memorial Day; May 17–June 11
Course description not yet available.
Theatre Arts
Course: THT 371 Creative Dramatics
Credits: 4
Instructors: Jeff Miller (jeff.miller@gordon.edu)
Days/Times: M–R 1 p.m.–4 p.m.; May 17–June 10
Course Description:
Creative drama is traditionally defined as “an improvisational, non-exhibitional, process-centered form of drama in which participants are guided by a leader to imagine, enact, and reflect upon human experiences.” This differs from theatre classes in which focus is preparation for performance; in creative drama, focus is on the participant. Designed to expand student’s knowledge of and experience in variety of creative drama techniques including story dramatization and situation-based devisings. Through readings, activities, discussion, lesson planning, written reflection and hands-on classroom work, students have opportunity to develop understanding of skills needed to use creative drama strategies as art form and as teaching tool in variety of contexts. Excellent for teachers, youth and recreation leaders.