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Join a Reader's College and meet new friends over great readings. Taught by faculty and staff, Reader's College courses typically involve reading books, joining in discussions and some writing. Students who satisfy the leader's requirements receive ½ course credit.
To sign up for one of the reading groups below simply contact the leader or enroll online through PeopleSoft.
Instructors: Janet VanLone, Center for Counseling and Student Wellness; Brandon Barile, Residential Education; Tempe Newson, Office of Student Affairs
Students will learn about and practice of personal empowerment. This course will assist students in learning key emotional intelligence skills by developing greater awareness of their internal selves through studying developmental processes such as moving from seeking immediate gratification to investing in the future, from fleeing or fighting to understanding skills for negotiating conflict, and from lashing out at others to specific competencies for successfully regulating emotions. This course examines how attaining greater personal empowerment may lead to more accurate self-perception and more enduring personal and professional success. All students will purchase a custom workbook that contains a list of required readings. The workbook is $20.00.
Meeting Time: There are three sections of this course. Enrollment cap for each section is 20. Section times: Tuesday: 7:15-9 p.m.; Wednesday: 7:15-9 p.m.; Thursday: 3:15-5 p.m. Students in this course will meet once per week beginning the third week of the semester. Each week, all students will also attend a 30 minute coaching session.
Location: TBD
Contact: Janet VanLone at jvanlone@hws.edu
Instructors: R. Chip Capraro, Ph.D., Hobart Deans and Professor Warren Hamilton, Economics
Together we will explore the experience of wealth, the nature of family and family businesses, and the human struggle to acquire and keep money, power, and love. What has guided the historical quest for wealth, how has it evolved, and what personal influence do wealth and the quest for wealth have on people today? Enrollment Cap: 25
Meeting Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: Chip Capraro at Capraro@hws.edu
Instructor: Professor David J. Galloway, Russian Area Studies
For generations the East Slavs have been decorating chickens’ eggs to serve as magical protection for all aspects of their lives, continuing even after these pagan symbols were co-opted into the Christian Easter tradition. We will learn the practical methods for making pysanky (decorated eggs) using the wax-resist technique. Part of our emphasis will be on the tension between the Ukrainian diaspora’s attitudes towards pysanky and ethnologist’s desire to see this folk art continue uncorrupted, which echoes in decisions we make about our own artistic work. Successful production does not require talent in sketching or painting, but patience and attention to detail. All materials will be provided; there is a $20 fee for supplies. 8 students maximum.
Meeting Time: Fridays, 2-5 p.m. Due to the time it takes to complete the work, students must be able to attend the entire period.
Location: Smith 202
Contact: David Galloway at Galloway@hws.edu
Instructor: Professor Brooks McKinney, Geoscience
This Readers College will practice singing and playing for personal enjoyment, alone or with a group, tunes and songs from English, Celtic and American traditions. Weekly meetings will alternate between group sessions and lessons and discussions with faculty leaders Suzanne McNally, Charlie Temple, Brooks McKinney and John Marks. Experience is optional, desire to learn and participate is mandatory. Enrollment cap: 24.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m.
Place: TBD
Contact: Brooks McKinney at dbmck@hws.edu
Instructor: Professor Cheryl Forbes, Writing and Rhetoric
This readers college section is reserved for students going to Rome fall 2013. We will explore what living in Rome is like through memoirs, fiction, and travel writing. Students keep a reading journal to aid discussion. Class size limited to 20 students.
Meeting Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: Professor Forbes at forbes@hws.edu
Instructor: David Mapstone, Hobart Deans
For many, Wales is often an afterthought, an unassuming country dwarfed by its superpower neighbor, England. Historically, Wales (Cymru) has been invaded and conquered by many peoples, the Celtic Welsh have been able to preserve their culture through music, literature, art, and language. The story of Wales is in part a story of resilience - an active resistance through patient preservation of Welsh culture. This course will introduce students to the history and culture of Wales in preparation for the Summer Outdoor Education Program in Wales. Students will spend time working through experiential and adventure education theory and putting theories to practice in outdoor activities. Students can expect to spend time in the field engaging in experiential learning activities and reflective writing processes.
This course is only open to students enrolled in the Summer 2013 Wales Outdoor Education Program.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 7:45–8:45 a.m.
Place: TBD
Contact: David Mapstone at Mapstone@hws.edu
Instructor: Professor Nick Ruth, Art and Architecture
This readers College is designed for students who will be going to Galway Fall2013. It will provide a basic introduction to Irish history, geography, and culture. This course is offered by permission only.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 7:45–8:45 a.m.
Place: TBD
Contact: Nick Ruth at ruth@hws.edu
Instructors: Professor Jeff Anderson, Anthropology and Sociology, and Professor Kristen Welsh, Russian Area Studies
This half-credit course will be required of all students accepted for participation in the Fall 2013 Rome Study Abroad Program led by Professors Anderson and Welsh. The goals are: (1) to inform students about the practicalities of life in Rome (e.g., transportation, social norms, and personal safety); (2) to provide an overview of Italian life and history; (3) build a sense of group identity among the students in order to foster academic and social cooperation within the group, and (4) discuss ways of building connections between students and Italian citizens anticipating the in-country portion of the program. Maximum Enrollment: 35 (restricted to students accepted to the Fall 2013 Rome: Liberatuer and anthropology program).
Meeting Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: Kristen Welsh at welsh@hws.edu
Instructors: Professor Tom Drennen, Environmental Studies; Jamie Landi, Environmental Sustainability Manager; Chris Button, Senior Project Manager
Buildings are complex systems that can have significant impacts on the environment. The Sustainable Buildings Reader's College will investigate these complex systems, from design and construction to operations and occupant use as it relates to the environmental performance of the space. In addition, the course will include building occupant engagement strategies and environmental performance evaluation components. Enrollment by permission only.
Meeting Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: Jamie Landi at landi@hws.edu
Instructor: TBD
Students will meet 3-4 times before traveling to Jamaica to discuss readings and prepare for the experience. They will read articles about cross-cultural experiences and service-learning, and a book about Jamaica's history/current events (The Dead Yard: A Story of Modern Jamaica – by Ian Thomson). After returning, they will process and reflect on the experience, producing a final project demonstrating what they learned during the trip.
*Course will meet 3-4 times in February/March before departing to Jamaica
*Course will include class/reading time during the weeklong service-learning trip, Mar. 16-23
*Course will conclude with two class meetings in April to reflect and present final projects to campus community
Meeting Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: Jeremy Wattles at wattles@hws.edu
Instructor: Professor Charlie Temple, Education
This Readers' College is offered as a preparation for students going on the 2012 summer program in Romania. We will explore the history and cultures of the people who live in the western part of Romania, named Transylvania ("through the woods") by the Romans. We say "cultures" (plural) because they include Romanians, Hungarians, Germans, and gypsies) We will focus on stories, language, music, cooking, dancing, and politics--so that by mid-May you will be able to hit the ground ready to learn all you can about this fascinating but less-explored region of Europe.
Meeting Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: Charlie Temple at temple@hws.edu
Instructor: Darnell Pierce, Residential Education
Obesity continues to be the forefront of American health and wellness. With an ever growing increase in fast food chains and dine out options, the average American consumes nearly triple the amount of calories of a healthy diet. Interestingly enough, more Americans have become concerned about their health, body image, and overall wellness and are willing to make adjustments to achieve a healthy lifestyle. The Fitness and Conditioning course will explore the different aspects of healthy living which includes a variety of diet and nutrition, resistance training, and aerobic exercise. Classroom time will consist of lectures, practical application of exercise techniques and principles, fitness conditioning and testing.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-10:30 a.m.
Location: TBD
Contact: Darnell Pierce at pierce@hws.edu
Instructors: Amy Forbes, Centennial Center for Leadership, and Morgan Hopkins, Centennial Center for Leadership
The HWS Leads Reader's College is the gateway into the HWS Leads Leadership Certificate Program. In this course students will study, read, and discuss various components and practices of effective leadership. Students will learn how to lead with an inclusive, ethical, and values-based approach. Invited speakers and experiential activities add depth and breadth to the content. Course readings are chapters and articles drawn primarily from the leadership, sociology, education, social justice and diversity, and business literature.
Instructor permission required.
Meeting Time: Mondays at 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Center
Contact: Amy Forbes at aforbes@hws.edu
Instructors: Amy Forbes, Centennial Center for Leadership, and Morgan Hopkins, Centennial Center for Leadership
Communication fills our days and the ability to speak and present with confidence is an essential leadership skill. The CCL Reader's College in Public Speaking will introduce students to the basics of public speaking as a leader and presentation skills. This course will provide students with a practical opportunity to become better presenters and public speakers. Topics covered include: critiquing a speech, analyzing an audience, exploring a topic, organizing a speech, the use of the language and the performance of speech through the voice and body.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays at 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Center
Contact: Amy Forbes at aforbes@hws.edu
Instructor: Professor Brooks McKinney, Geoscience
Before music was a commodity that came out of wires, it was something people enjoyed doing. This Reader’s College will practice the tradition of singing and playing for personal enjoyment, alone or with a group. Our focus will be tunes and songs from English, Celtic and American traditions. Weekly meetings will alternate between group sessions and lessons and discussions with faculty leaders Susanne McNally (singing), Charlie Temple (guitar and clawhammer banjo), Brooks McKinney (flute, pennywhistle, anglo concertina), and John Marks (fiddle, mandolin, tenor banjo). Experience is optional, desire to learn and participate is mandatory. Have questions, don’t have the instrument you’d like to learn, or don’t see your instrument listed here? There will be an organizational meeting before the end of Spring Semester.
Meeting Time/Place: TBA
Contact: Brooks McKinney at dbmck@hws.edu
Instructor: Chaplain Lesley Adams
We are what and how we eat. Each week, pairs of students will plan, purchase and cook a sustainable meal for the class. As we eat, we will share and discuss our written reflections on the week’s readings. Readings will cover food justice, hospitality, environmental stewardship, health, community, ritual and spiritual practices. Occasional guests from various religious traditions will help us explore how what one believes and values influences what, how, when, where, why and with whom we choose to eat. The final project will be a personal food manifesto. By permission only. Limit 12 students. E-mail ladams@hws.edu for more information and permission to register.
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Meeting Place: The Chaplain's Residence (630 S. Main St.)
Contact: Lesley Adams at ladams@hws.edu
Instructors: Janet VanLone and Meghann Wraight-Steinmetz, Ph.D
In this Readers College course, students will learn about and practice personal empowerment. This course will assist students in learning key emotional intelligence skills by developing greater awareness of and mastery over their internal selves through studying developmental processes such as moving from seeking immediate gratification to investing in the future, from fleeing or fighting to understanding skills for negotiating conflict, and from lashing out at others to specific competencies for successfully regulating emotions. This course will also examine how attaining greater personal empowerment may lead to more accurate self-perception, more enduring personal and professional success, and improved responsibility and accountability across domains. The enrollment cap is 60. All students will purchase a custom workbook that contains a list of required readings.
Meeting Time/Place: TBD - Students in this course will meet once per week beginning the third week of the semester. Each week, all students will also attend a 1 hour coaching session.
Contact: Janet VanLone at jvanlone@hws.edu or Meghann Wraight-Steinmetz at wraight@hws.edu
Instructors: Dr. Lisa Cleckner, Sarah Meyer, and Adam Maurer, Finger Lakes Institute
Agriculture and the food processing industry are two of the most significant economic drivers within the Finger Lakes region. Even so, people who live in the region find it challenging to access local food and justify its use. When asked why eating local is so difficult to incorporate into our daily lives, responses often reference lack of time, convenience and know-how. What was once a time for friends and family to gather and share, meal time has diminished to visits to drive-through windows. This course will study locavorism and sense of place while reading and discussing Barbara Kingsolver’s book Animal, Vegetable, and Miracle – A Year of Food Life, a memoir of her family’s journey connecting with the land and local community by deliberately eating food produced locally. Her story raises questions as to what it means to eat local, but is also a call to action and requires reflection on personal values. In addition to the reading, course registrants may participate in local field trips to local businesses and places that attempt to capture what it means to eat, live, and act locally.
Meeting Time: Thursdays at 10:20 a.m.
Meeting Place: Finger Lakes Institute (601 S. Main St.),
Contact: Lisa Cleckner at cleckner@hws.edu
Instructor: Susan K. Hess, Writing Specialist, CTL
Honors candidates from all disciplines and MAT students can join together to explore and exchange best practices for managing the hidden side of their work: maintaining a focus, managing the process, exploiting campus resources, and writing the thesis. Readings will include Foss’s “Asserting Agency” and Reichard and Obenzinger's "Interior Monologue with a Panic Attack"; discussion topics will include strategies for managing independent work and expectations and norms for professional discourse; guest speakers include members of the Honors committee and other HWS resources. Please note: This Readers College is designed to facilitate the research/creation, writing, and thesis processes, not overburden the Honors or MAT workload. Restricted to students in the Honors and MAT programs.
Meeting time:Thursdays, 5-6 p.m.
Meeting place: CTL Lounge
Contact: Susan K. Hess at shess@hws.edu or (315) 781-3787
Instructor: Susan K. Hess, Writing Specialist, CTL
This is a class for Seniors preparing to move from college to--wherever you hope to go. To work? To graduate school? To a high-powered internship, scholarship, or public service opportunity whose application requires multiple 500-word essays? In this class, you will learn to construct convincing, creative documents that will get you to your next step, whether that “document” is an application essay, a cover letter, an e-portfolio, or some other composition-based creation. You will learn how to narrate your life, and how to do it appropriately and well.
As a class, we will work collectively on writing issues like adjusting to new audiences (public, “real world” audiences), learning transitional writing genres, improving revision techniques, and ensuring correctness, as well as on the analytical and evaluative reading/thinking abilities that help you choose opportunities wisely. Each participant, meanwhile, will identify an individual post-college goal and choose a product(s) to complete. (As time and space allow, we also may incorporate interview practice and guest clinics taught by HWS alumni and visiting speakers.)
Understand that our emphasis is both pragmatic (helping you move toward your post-college goal) and transformative (helping you think critically about that goal), and that a successful grade of “Credit” for this “C/NC” course will require effort, attendance, and improvement.
Limited to Rising Seniors only (20 max).
Meeting Time: Alternate Fridays from 1:30 to 4:15 (period S5) beginning Friday, Sept. 7
Meeting Place: TBA
Contact: Susan K. Hess at shess@hws.edu or (315) 781-3787
Instructor: Professor Eric Klaus, German
This Readers College is open only to and required of Blocker Fellows traveling to German in the spring of 2013. As part of their award, each Fellow must complete a cultural project documenting his/her encounters with German culture. In this Readers College, we will read texts about culture and about the cultural encounters of others so that students can develop more sophisticated cultural projects and to prepare them for their stay in Germany.
Meeting Time/Place: TBA
Contact: Eric Klaus at klaus@hws.edu
Instructor: Professor Stanley Mathews, Art and Architectural Studies
This Readers College is open to students who have been accepted into the 2013 Rome program, and who intend to enroll in the Visual Journal course in Rome. The purpose of the course is to teach the students with the drawing skills that they will need and use in Rome. This course will meet once a week for at least 10 weeks during the Fall.
Meeting time: Wednesday 7-9 p.m.
Meeting place: Houghton 112
Contact: Stan Mathews at mathews@hws.edu
Instructor: Amy Forbes, Associate Director
The HWS Leads Reader's College is the gateway into the HWS Leads Leadership Certificate Program. In this course students will study, read, and discuss various components and practices of effective leadership. Students will learn how to lead with an inclusive, ethical, and values-based approach. Exposure to a wide variety of contemporary leadership theories and models along with experiential activities add depth and breadth to the content. Course readings are chapters and articles drawn primarily from the leadership, sociology, education, social justice and diversity, and business literature. Instructor permission required. Limit 18 students.
Meeting Time: Mondays, 3-4:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: CCL Classroom
Contact: Amy Forbes at aforbes@hws.edu
Instructor: Amy Forbes, Associate Director
To be effective as a student, professional, and leader requires the ability to present your thoughts and ideas clearly and confidently. Most of us have practiced communicating effectively on paper, but far fewer have honed the skills necessary to present orally. Public speaking is about more than the hand gestures, eye contact, and confidence that are often synonymous with our most admired speakers. To speak well in public requires a familiarity with oral style, the proper formulation of arguments, skillful organization, proficient use of language, style, and practice. Knowing your passions and being able to articulate yourself publicly are qualities indispensable to a leader. In this course, you will learn these skills and be given opportunities to practice speaking publicly, so that when you are finished, you will approach public speaking with greater confidence, more effectiveness, and more enjoyment. Instructor permission required. Limit 18 students.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 3-4:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: CCL Classroom
Contact: Amy Forbes at aforbes@hws.edu
Past Reader's College courses include:
Feminist Poetry
Tolkien's Middle-earth
The Art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs
Golf Course Architecture: History and Theory
Don Quijote
2006 Mid Term Elections
Conflict Resolution and Community