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INTD 101-15 - Exploring the Ramapough Munsee Nation
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 4:40 – 5:50 p.m.
CRN 40170
Ivy Payne
Adjunct Faculty
This course will examine the historical and cultural oppression of the Ramapough Munsee Lenape Nation. Students will utilize videos, current events, guest speakers and text to gain firsthand knowledge of the stereotypes, as well as the culture and identity of the tribe. Students will be asked to explore their own identity and how it has shaped / is shaping their development. Students will also be required to attend activities outside of the classroom as part of their final grade.
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INTD 101-16 - Introduction to Leadership Theory and Practice
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4:40 – 5:50 p.m.
CRN 40075
Lisa Ambrose
Adjunct Faculty
This course is designed to introduce students to leadership theory and explore the evolution of leadership models. Through the integration of theory and practice, students will take an experiential and reflective approach to develop their own leadership skills while identifying and analyzing leadership behavior in real-world and fictional characters.
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INTD 101-17 - Appreciating Baseball
Mondays & Thursdays, 6:05 – 7:45 p.m.
CRN 40076
Paul Semendinger
Adjunct Faculty
This course is designed for students interested in learning about the history of baseball and understanding the sport’s cultural significance. The course will explore many facets of baseball history focusing on baseball literature, movies, music, the media (both traditional and “new” media), statistics (also both traditional and new), research, simulations, innovations, technology, collecting, and more. We will examine characteristics of successful players that can be emulated in one’s own life to find success in any occupation. This course will utilize selected readings to assist in class discussions on issues related to the game including understanding the rules, game coverage, controversies, the Hall of Fame, and more. There are planned guest lectures by experts in research, media, and more. An array of technologies and hands-on experiences along with other resources will be utilized to create simulations, make comparisons, examine the positive and negative impacts of the game on society, and more.
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INTD 101-18 - The Adaptation Algorithm
Mondays & Thursdays, 6:05 – 7:45 p.m.
CRN 40998
Elizabeth Santos
Adjunct Faculty
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Netflix’s original series You. Comic Con. What do these all have in common? Adaptation! This course is open to any students who love to read, write, ride roller coasters, or binge-watch shows. Students will be exposed to a variety of literary works and their adaptive forms, and they will be asked to take a critical look into the theories of adaptation and how they come to life from literary inception to mass consumerism. This course will culminate with a research project designed to have students identify the key indicators of adaptation success in order to create a proposal of their own. Join us to find out if your favorite comic, book, or poem has what it takes to become a cultural phenomenon that transcends time and place.
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INTD 101-19 - Economics, Business, and You
Mondays & Thursdays, 6:05 – 7:45 p.m.
CRN 40174
Anthony Parisi
Adjunct Faculty
What drives the decisions we make every day, from the coffee we buy to the careers we choose? Economics, Business, and You explores the hidden forces shaping our world, introducing students to the fundamentals of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Students will examine how individuals, businesses, and governments respond to real-world challenges like inflation, unemployment, and economic growth, while unpacking the influence of powerful institutions like Congress and the Federal Reserve. The course focuses on current events and real-world relevance, emphasizing experiential learning through open discussion, reflective writing, interactive simulations, hands-on case studies, and guest speakers. Students will leave with a deeper understanding of how economics intersects with personal choices, business decisions, and global trends, and how those forces shape their lives and the world around them in an ever-changing economy.
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INTD 101-20 - Arguments For and Against Alternative Medicine
Mondays & Thursdays, 6:05 – 7:45 p.m.
CRN 41002
Kelsey Brentnall
Adjunct Faculty
With the increasing popularity of wellness and prevention in healthcare, alternative medicine is emerging as an option for healthcare consumers. Many are choosing to either supplement Western medicine or drop it altogether in favor of herbal teas, acupuncture, aromatherapy, yoga, hypnosis, reiki, and many other forms of complementary medicine. The purpose of this course is to explore these alternative practices and their efficacy from the standpoint of both a healthcare consumer and provider. Students will engage in hands-on exploration of these medicines while also analyzing primary sources to develop their own opinions about alternative practices.
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INTD 101-21 - Introduction to Business
Mondays & Thursday 6:05 – 7:45 p.m.
CRN 40285
Peter Ross
Adjunct Faculty
This course is designed to introduce students to the college experience, and more specifically to Ramapo College life. It will follow two paths. The first track will expose students to values and goals, the resources and demands of a college education, and provide them with a variety of tools to help them make the most of their college experience here at Ramapo. The second component of the course will help to introduce students to various elements of business. Some of the areas of business that we will learn about will include: Business Trends, Business Ownership, Marketing, Managing Financial Resources. Much of the course will be from material presented in the textbook, “Understanding Business”, 12th edition, Nickles, McHugh, McHugh. We will illustrate how these topics affect each of us, and how we can benefit from understanding and applying much of what we learn in our daily lives.
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