What is womanism? What are the different views within this movement? What are the similarities and/or differences between Beyonce and Nicki Minaj's representations of womanism? In this class, we are going to be exploring the historical roots of womanism and how current pop music reflects the tensions of the movement today. We will be asking questions about what traits of womanism each artist embodies, and making judgements about whether we agree or disagree with their approaches to elevating the black woman in music. This part history, part music class will hopefully allow you to understand the value of these two women in pop music today.

Are you beginning to think about college but don’t know where to start the process? Are you nervous about having a “good” application? What happens once your application is received? How should you go about making decisions about where you attend college? This class will address the personal difficulties students face when writing a college application, with a focus on hands-on exercises that help students begin thinking about their application. The aim is to allow students to leave more aware of the college admissions process and armed with positive practices to help calm nerves.

What is womanism? What are the different views within this movement? What are the similarities and/or differences between Beyonce and Nicki Minaj's representations of womanism? In this class, we are going to be exploring the historical roots of womanism and how current pop music reflects the tensions of the movement today. We will be asking questions about what traits of womanism each artist embodies, and making judgements about whether we agree or disagree with their approaches to elevating the black woman in music. This part history, part music class will hopefully allow you to understand the value of these two women in pop music today.

Do you know the difference between a revolution and a protest? How and when do governments decide to repress domestic unrest? What factors affect the outcome of repression? We will begin by exploring these questions, and then place ourselves in the shoes of the actors to explore how and why decisions to protest and repress are made.

How natural resources affect developing economies, public policy, and international interest in regions. A focus on authoritarian governments in Africa and the Middle East.

What does it mean to be extreme and radical? Can you be one without the other or are the terms the same? Class will examine these questions through the lens of the presidential primary. It will end with deciding if quotes are extreme or not. Do you secretly support some of Trump's statements or find popular figures radical?