Like breathing, the human capacity for language is something we take for granted. How is it that we so effortlessly…
Archaeology often captures the popular imagination through fantastic and farfetched portrayals of lost civilizations, aliens, and spectacular treasures. While these…
This seminar will examine the role of schools and other institutions play in determining life chances, which educational interventions work…
This seminar examines the cultural construction of animals in Japanese myth, folklore, and religion. We will discuss various kinds of…
This seminar focuses on the literary production of Latinos living in the U.S. Using a variety of materials (essays, documentaries,…
Happiness is a fundamental goal in many societies, despite being elusive for many people. In recent years, social scientists have…
Universities are experiencing significant change and are the focus of intense debates. Some see college as an important equalizer that…
Sharing food is central to social life as well as to the formation of cultural identities. We can see this…
This course teaches critical concepts and skills in computer programming and statistical inference, in conjunction with hands-on analysis of real-world…
In Christianity and Islam, bodies populate the afterlife. What those bodies look like, how they act, what they feel, and…