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4 History of the College
In the aftermath of World War II, the pace of change accelerated.The student
body was expanded and, thanks to a large and ever-growing pool of applicants, its
quality was enhanced as well.The faculty also grew in size and stature, and the social
sciences became a more vital part of the curriculum through incorporation of course
offerings in anthropology, economics and government.
Perhaps the most revolutionary change of all occurred when Hamilton established
a sister institution, Kirkland College, in 1968.The faculty of this new college thought
seriously about what liberal arts education should be like for women and developed a
curriculum that fostered independence, creativity and self-reliance. As an experimental institution, Kirkland offered programs that supplemented and enhanced the traditional liberal arts curriculum. Students on College Hill enrolled at either Hamilton or
Kirkland, but selected courses from both institutions and shared facilitie
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Copies of either or both of those statements may be obtained by writing or calling
the Admission Office.
Early Decision
The Early Decision program is designed for students who have investigated their
college options thoroughly and have decided that Hamilton is their first choice.
Hamilton College values the commitment and enthusiasm demonstrated by students
who choose this program. Our statistics show that Early Decision candidates have
received a slight advantage in the admission and financial aid process.The program
enables students to clearly indicate that Hamilton is their first choice, and allows
admitted students to conclude their college search early in the senior year.
A student may apply for Early Decision under the following plans:
Plan I:
November 15 Deadline for application
December 15 Notification of decision
Plan II:
Applications are due by January 1.
Candidates will be notified by February 15.
Note: Regular decision candidates may convert
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550F,S Senior Program. An interdisciplinary project to be approved by the
committee. Limited to senior concentrators.The Program.
Anthropology
360
U.S. Discourses I: Race, Ethnicity and Class
Dance
102
Introduction to Dance Theory, Technique and Culture
French
455
Studies in Francophone Literature: The African Novel
Geosciences
103
Principles of Geoscience: The Geology and Development of Modern
Africa
Hispanic Studies
213
Introduction to U.S. Latino/a Literatures
History
102
Atlantic World in the Era of the Slave Trade
104
Europe and its Empires, 1500-2000
107
In Red, White and Black: Iberian Colonization of the Americas
139
Antislavery and Emancipation in the Atlantic World
242
The Old South
257
Race, Ethnicity and Immigration in the Atlantic World
272
U.S. Latino/a History
350
Slavery and the Civil War
351
Seminar: Race and Popular Culture in the United States
353
Seminar on the Sixties
362
Reconstruction to
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of subsequent notions of love and erotic poetry. Prerequisite, knowledge of intermediate Latin.
[370F] Letters, Society and History. Readings, in the original Latin, from the
letters of such writers as Cicero, Pliny and Seneca. Attention to the ways in which
those letters cast light on Roman society and the movement of history. Prerequisite,
knowledge of intermediate Latin.
390F Roman Society and Culture. Reading and discussion of original Latin
texts that cast light on the history, society and culture of Rome and the ancient
Mediterranean. Authors and topics vary; may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite,
knowledge of intermediate Latin. McHugh.
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Psychology
205
Introduction to Brain and Behavior
211
Child Development
216
Social Psychology
250
Practical Aspects of Learning and Cognition
290
Psychology of Reading and Language
310
Attention and Performance
315
Cognitive Psychology
Sophomore Seminar
260
Education in a Liberal Society
Womens Studies
385
Seminar on Theory and Politics of Education
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and democratization, and the prospects for democracy after Putin. Prerequisite, 112,
114, Russian Studies 100 or consent of the instructor. (Same as Russian Studies 213.)
S. Rivera.
[214] Politics in Western Europe. Comparative study of post-World War II politics
and government in several European countries, normally concentrating on Britain,
France and Germany.Topics include state and political institutions, state- and nationbuilding, social conflicts and consensus, political culture and the interplay of politics
and economics. Some attention paid to international relations in Western European
states. Assumes some prior knowledge of Western European history. Prerequisite, 112
or 114.
[216] Politics in Latin America. Comparative and historical approach to analyzing
the political process in contemporary Latin America. Focuses on nature of authoritarian
regimes and the current process of redemocratization.Topics include the role of the
military and state, popu
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music, African-American music in the United States, Latin American music and the
classical traditions of India, Indonesia and Japan. Consideration given to musical style
and the role of music in these cultures. (Proseminar.) Not open to seniors. Gould.
160F History of Jazz. A study of jazz from its origins (its African heritage, blues
and ragtime) to 1950. A survey of jazz styles, including New Orleans and Chicago
styles, boogie-woogie, swing, bebop and cool jazz. Not open to seniors. (Same as
Africana Studies 160.) Woods.
251F Music in Europe Before 1600. A study and analysis of major developments
in style of Western music to 1600, including early music theory, the rise of notation
and polyphony, the relationship between music and text, and problems of performance practice. Consideration of the influence of political, economic, technological and
cultural environments upon the development of musical styles. (Writing-intensive.)
Prerequisite, 109. Hamessley.
252S
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ology, including history, psychology, anthropology and cultural studies. Prerequisite,
Sociology 101 or 110. Zylan.
209F Gay and Lesbian Global Perspectives. A global perspective on gay and
lesbian studies, focusing on the ethnic, racial, religious and national inflections of gay
and lesbian identities, paying special attention to the effects of globalization and colonialism on various sexual minority communities.Through a study of the meanings of
sexuality, sex and gender systems, popular attitudes toward same-sex relationships,
national AIDS politics, and the roles of the state, civil society and organized religion
in regions around the world, the course explores the global emergence of gay and
lesbian politics. (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, 101 or 110. Gallagher.
[212S] Sociology of Gender. Contemporary theories, understandings and performances of gender. Attention to the intersections of race, class, gender and sexuality,
as well as the relationships o
| 244 Appendices
The B.T. Babbitt Scholarship, established by the Lillia Babbitt Hyde Foundation in honor of
Lillia Babbitt Hydes father, is awarded to a student in the field of pre-medical education.
The Edward S. Babcock Scholarship is awarded with preference given to members of the
Emerson Literary Society.
The Robert P. Bagg, Sr. 12 Scholarship was established by Dr. Richard C. Bagg, Class of
1944, in memory of his father, Robert P. Bagg, Sr., member of the Class of 1912, and
a Trustee of the College.The scholarship is awarded with preference given to students
who display leadership, creativity, and determination in the classroom and in extracurricular activities.
The Bates Family Scholarship, established by Janet M. Bates in honor of her late husband,
George P. Bates, Class of 1936, and his brother, John H. Bates, Class of 1936, who was
killed in action during World War II, is awarded with preference given to Hamilton
students in their junior and senior years who plan to
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Brett C. Hull (1991)
Head Coach, Mens Indoor and Outdoor Track and Mens Cross Country; Associate Professor
of Physical Education; B.S. and M.Ed., Frostburg State University
Ellen Hull (2001)
Head Coach,Womens Indoor and Outdoor Track, and Womens Cross Country; Assistant
Professor of Physical Education; B.S., State University of New York at Plattsburgh; M.S.,
Ithaca College
Stephenson Humphries-Brooks (1983)
Associate Professor of Religious Studies; A.B.,William Jewell College; M.Div., Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Columbia University
Mihyang Cecilia Hwangpo (1998) FS
Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies; B.A., City University of New York; Ph.D.,
Yale University
Jenny Irons (2003)
Assistant Professor of Sociology; B.A., Millsaps College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Arizona
Maurice Isserman (1990)
Professor of History and Coordinator of the Writing Center; B.A., Reed College; M.A. and
Ph.D., University of Rochester
Marianne Janack
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Warnings, academic, 22
Washington,Term in, 11, 152-153
Withdrawal, 27
Womens Studies, courses in, 227-230
Work-Study Program, 42, 263
World Politics, concentration in, (see
Government, pp. 152-159)
World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship,
265
Writing Center, Nesbitt-Johnston, 9
Writing, courses in, 231
Writing Prizes, 260-261
Writing Program, 5, 16
Written Work, Standards for, 16
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