2007-08 - Pitzer College

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this seminar we will examine various incidents that have created public debate around
censorship, free speech, and academic and artistic freedom. We will read academic and
popular texts, view films and television shows, look at artwork, and hold our own debates
to support a variety of written exercises that develop your own position on what qualifies
as “offensive,” “obscene,” “immoral” or a breech of community standards.
J. Lawless.
15. Developments in the American Economy. Developments in the American economy
from just before European contact (1492) to the present time. Examines the role of the
market in displacing more traditional forms of organizing material life and the
subsequent rise of big business and increasing government involvement in the economy.
Takes a special look at slavery and the history of immigration to the U.S. including the
black migration from the South and immigration of Chinese and Latinos to California.
Examines economic development after the California Gold Rush and the effects of the
Great Depression on the economy, government and society. Ends with an evaluation of
current immigration and the debate around immigration policy. P. Phillips.
16. Why Do People Do What They Do? This course will examine several theories of
motivation and personality to try to understand the complex, and often mystifying
reasons for human behavior. Are there specific personality traits that motivate people to
step outside their ordinary boundaries and behave in extraordinary ways? Are there
universal behaviors? Can personality and motivation theory explain behavior in all
cultures? We will apply these theories to the situations of characters in contemporary
novels and short stories to determine the nature and sources of human behavior.(MLLC
133, SECTION 1—Bridge First-Year Seminar/International students only). J. Onstott.
17. Race in America. This seminar explores the diversity of cultures in the United States
by looking at non-fiction and fiction sources. Students will investigate current and
historical issues in topics such as racial identity, integration, and immigration, and
analyze how these issues shape the American experience. (MLLC 133, Section 2—Bridge
First-Year Seminar/International students only). L. Herman.
New Resources Program and Seminar
In an effort to meet the special needs and problems of post-college-age students, Pitzer
College inaugurated the New Resources program in the fall of 1974. Students in the
program are older than most college students; they have a wide variety of backgrounds;
many have full-time jobs, a family, or both. In bringing their experiences to the Pitzer
campus, New Resources students have added an important new dimension to the
educational and intellectual life of the College.
New Resources students enroll in regular Pitzer courses as well as courses at the other
Claremont Colleges. They may attend on a full- or part-time basis, although they are
encouraged to plan their course loads with a realistic appraisal of their family and job
commitments in mind. New Resources students may transfer up to 24 Pitzer equivalent
courses, with a maximum of 16 Pitzer equivalent courses transferred from a two-year
institution. Transfer credit does not calculate into a student’s Pitzer GPA.
Further information about the program may be obtained from the Office of Admission
(909) 621-8129.
Seminar: Strategies for Success. A half-course designed specifically for New Resources
students entering Pitzer, fall semester 2007. Major changes in our lives are often both
exciting and frightening. The seminar will explore the themes of personal growth and
change, and of social change, through readings and discussions, library and writing
assignments, field trips, and oral presentations. The class will also serve as a support
study group which addresses such topics as: the student-teacher relationship at Pitzer,
time and stress management, writing and speaking, computer resources, planning a
major, opportunities for campus and community services, and making the most of a
liberal arts education. Enrollment is limited to 20. Summer, J. Lehman.
Summer Session
Summer Session at Pitzer provides an opportunity for students to continue and enrich
their education in a rigorous academic atmosphere distinct from the traditional school
year. Students may choose from a modest slate of undergraduate courses offered across
the curriculum during two intensive six-week terms. All courses are taught by Claremont
Colleges faculty and established adjuncts.
Courses are regular, full-credit offerings of Pitzer College. Students earn one full-course
credit (4 semester units) per course completed. Summer courses are open to students of
The Claremont Colleges as well as students in good standing at other four-year colleges
and universities. Housing and board options are available.
Summer Session 2008 is tentatively scheduled to take place as shown below. Specific
course listings are generally published in January.
Session I May 21 through July 2
Session II July 7 through August 15
For more information, please see the Summer Session website at www.pitzer.edu/summer
PITZER COLLEGE STUDY ABROAD
STUDY ABROAD FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Pitzer College embraces a unique set of educational objectives that encourage students
from all majors to think about the world in ways that expand their understanding of
other cultures while working to translate that knowledge into action that will benefit the
communities they become a part of here and abroad. This type of learning is fostered by
the Pitzer curriculum in Claremont and at our study abroad sites around the world.