Discover Something Different This Summer
(HP) Protest and Reform in American History
This course will focus on five areas of protest and reform in 19th-century America: temperance (moderation and prohibition of alcohol) abolition (the anti-slavery movement), moral reform and the purity crusade (prostitution and masturbation), women’s rights (including marriage reform and sexuality), and nativism and anti-Catholicism.
Of particular interest will be opposing styles of reformist programs, especially the contrast between those that center on restrictive measures as opposed to those that pursue a strategy of liberation. Some consideration will also be given to the often intimate connections between what in retrospect might be recognized as positive and necessary reforms and useful protest movements and those that might be read negatively or as detrimental – for example, temperance and nativism. These issues will be explored in the historical context of the 19th century to clarify the very different cultural forms and morés that determined protest movements and reform campaigns that from a contemporary perspective seem contradictory.
Stress Management
Intervention strategies for stress reduction and wellness models are reviewed and practiced. Techniques for working with students and clients are covered.
The Shape of the City: Walking Tours (Midtown)
The Shape of the City: Walking Tours (Downtown)
The Shape of the City: Walking Tours (Greenwich Village)
The Shape of the City: Walking Tours (Upper East/West Side)
New York City is a great laboratory of architecture and a fascinating example of the ways in which urban space has been, is, and will be used. Although a giant hodge-podge to those unfamiliar with it, the New York City is really a collection of smaller places. Through these walking tours, student will begin to understand these places. They will see how urban spaces are shaped and what elements define some of the principal neighborhoods of New York City. They will also begin to understand the nature of urban architecture and how architecture shapes the urban experience. Students will be encouraged to explore on their own. Students will be expected to keep a journal in which they record their experiences on the walking tours and provide a thorough and thoughtful discussion of those experiences. Students will hand in a different journal for each weekend’s tours.
(NS) Stars and Galaxies
Elementary treatment of stellar and galactic astronomy, tracing the development of ideas to the present time. Accompanying laboratory illustrates measurements appropriate to stellar and galactic astronomy.
Pilates
This class focuses on improving core body strength by elongating and strengthening postural muscles. This class will emphasize proper exercise technique, breathing technique, and improved body awareness through the development of core body strength.
36th Annual Summer Writers Program
Hofstra’s Summer Writers Program operates on the principle that true writing talent can be developed, nurtured and encouraged by writer-in-residence mentors. Through instruction, discussion, criticism and free exchange among the workshop members, new writers begin to find their voice and their style. Some courses include: Poetry Writing, Short Fiction Writing, Children’s Fiction Writing, Writing in Varieties of Nonfiction, and Writing the Novel.
Intensive Language Courses
Each of these intensive language courses is given over a period of two and one-half weeks. Earn three credits for each of the courses listed below. Languages levels I and II may be taken sequentially over a five-week period for six credits. Refer to the course descriptions for additional information including meeting dates and times as well as prerequisites required for enrollment.
Off-Campus Education
Off-Campus Education (OCE) provides opportunities for students to participate in domestic or international internships and study abroad (through non-Hofstra programs) for Hofstra undergraduate credit. Areas in which internships may be available include corporations, nonprofit organizations, museums, political offices, theaters, and education. Study abroad program dates, internship opportunities, and deadlines vary. Students interested in domestic internships should contact the Domestic Off-Campus Education Office at (516) 463-5823. Students interested international internships or non-Hofstra study abroad programs should contact the International Off-Campus Education Office at (516) 463-5822. |