preview of fall 2008 course schedule - Immaculata University

SUMMER 2008HISTORYWorld CulturesThis course introduces the main features of non-westerncivilizations and traditions. Students whose course work hasfocused on western civilization learn to appreciate diversity in aglobal community. Accordingly, this course may be used bystudents with western civilization credits to meet theUniversity’s world civilization requirement.Instructor: Jeffrey Short, PhDDates: Saturday, 6/21 and 6/28Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation: Good Counsel, Room 7Cost:$380 one credit/$170 non-creditThe Legend of Duffy’s CutThis course explores the history, folklore, and archaeology ofDuffy’s Cut, a mass grave of Irish workers dating from 1832 andlocated near Immaculata. This site has been investigated by ateam from Immaculata’s history department and was recentlygranted an official State Historical Marker by the PennsylvaniaHistorical and Museum Commission. Students explore the site’simportance in the story of Irish immigration to Pennsylvania,experience the local railroad lore, learn about the ghastly ghoststories from the site, and observe first-hand the investigativetechniques used by the history department team. The courseincludes a visit to the site of the historical marker.Instructor:Dates/Time:William Watson, PhDFriday, 6/6; 6:00-10:00 pmSaturday, 6/7; 9:00 am-4:00 pmLocation: Loyola Hall, Room 18Cost:$380 one credit/$170 non-creditMUSICDance and DrumNon-verbal communication is one of the strongest forces inhuman interaction. It enables us to send messages, state beliefsystems, organize rituals, and signify ailments. Uniquelyembedded in all cultures is the ability to express meaning nonverbally.The modalities of music therapy and dance therapyare integrated in this workshop, allowing students to identifyand direct specific non-verbal communication.Instructor:Dates/Time:Location:Cost:Florence Ierardi, MA, MT-BC andMark Bottos, MCAT, DTRSaturday, 6/7; 10:00 am – 4:00 pmSunday, 6/8; 10:00 am – 4:00 pmVilla Maria, Memorial Hall$380 one credit/$170 non-creditThe Sound of ColorBoth light and sound are two of the greatest tools forcombating disease and generating wellness. This hands-oncourse explores the use of two subtle healing tools: the CYMA1000 acoustic bio-resonant device and the Gas DischargeVisualization Camera. The CYMA module sends vibrationsto the body to aid in the natural healing process. The GDVcamera measures the bio-electric field (aura) around thehuman body. Participants receive an introduction to theCREDIT/NON-CREDIT WORKSHOPS12science of cymatics and have their HEF (Human Energy Field)assessed for physical well-being.Instructor: Joseph Reilly, MA, MT-BCDates/Time: Saturday, 7/12; 10:00 am – 4:00 pmSunday, 7/13; 10:00 am – 4:00 pmLocation: Villa Maria, Memorial HallCost:$380 one credit/$170 non-creditPHILOSOPHYPhilosophy of Human Identity IThe concept of human identity has its roots in ancient Greekphilosophers’ ideas of general identity. This study of thewritings of Pre-Socratics such as the Atomists and Heraclitusshows the development of the concept of self in terms of space,time, unity, and multiplicity. Plato’s and Aristotle’s spiritualconceptions of the soul are traced, especially as they impactmedieval thought. Excerpts from Greek philosophers andphilosophers of the Patristic period are read, examined, anddiscussed.Instructor:Dates/Time:Bruno Garofalo, MAFriday, 6/6; 5:00-9:00 pmSaturday, 6/7; 10:00 am-5:00 pmLocation: Good Counsel, Room 3Cost:$380 one credit/$170 non-creditPhilosophy of Human Identity IIAfter a general introduction of identity, René Descartes’ theoryof human identity, specifically his mind-body dualism, isconsidered. A study of John Locke’s work will show howhuman identity is seen as a constantly changing physical andpsychological process that evolves over time. Locke’scontemporary, Bishop Butler, offers varying ideas ofconsciousness, and singles out memory as the relevant factorthat bears the burden of identity. Excerpts from Descartes,Locke, Butler, and others are studied.Instructor:Dates/Time:Bruno Garofalo, MAFriday, 6/13; 5:00-9:00 pmSaturday, 6/14; 10:00 am-5:00 pmLocation: Good Counsel, Room 3Cost:$380 one credit/$170 non-creditPhilosophy of Human Identity IIIJohn Locke’s theory of human identity depends on a physicaland psychological connection that links a person during differenttemporal stages of life. Critics argue that Locke’s theoryviolates elementary laws of logic. Contemporary philosophersposit that human identity must include the verification of theexternal world and recognition from other people. This courseconsiders human identity as well as the concepts of survival andglobal identity. Excerpts from Shoemaker, Derrick Parfit,Bernard Williams, Robert Nozick and Pope John Paul II will bestudied.Instructor:Dates/Time:Bruno Garofalo, MAFriday, 6/20; 5:00-9:00 pmSaturday, 6/21; 10:00 am-5:00 pmLocation: Good Counsel, Room 3Cost:$380 one credit/$170 non-credit