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OSPPARIS 72: The Ceilings of Paris

Seventeenth century transformation of the ceilings of Paris, religious, private and public. Itinerary of this transformation from artists¿ initial drawings to their finished work. In conjunction with an exhibition in the Louvre on this topic, study the original drawings as well as the venues in and around Paris. Sites vary from the most illustrious (Versailles) to the lesser known (Hôtel Lauzun). Reflection on the changing religious, social and political aspirations as represented in these new artistic forms.
Terms: Aut | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
Instructors: Gady, B. (PI)

OSPPARIS 73: Enology and Viticulture in France

A review of wine making practices and a tasting survey of the major wine producing regions of France: Champaigne, Burgandy, Rhone, Bordeaux, Loire . . . and the typical grapes and wine of each region.
Terms: Win | Units: 1
Instructors: Simoni, R. (PI)

OSPPARIS 81: France During the Second World War: Between History and Memory

French politics and society from the causes of the collapse of the French Third Republic and the emergence of the French State at Vichy. The political and cultural measures of this regime in the shadow of Nazi Germany. Anti-Jewish laws and action; deportations by Vichy, the Germans, the French Fascists, and reactions to the fate of the Jews. Visions of the Resistance, the combat for liberation, and WW II in the collective memory of France.
Terms: Win | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
Instructors: Virgili, F. (PI)

OSPPARIS 86: Measuring Well-Being and Sustainability in Today's World

Explore well-being and sustainability through the lens of the new indicators that are being developed in all corners of social sciences and at the frontier with natural and physical science. Lab to learn how to build an indicator of well-being or sustainability. Historical perspective on well-being and sustainability thinking since Aristotle; overview of standard economic indicators and their limits. Well-being indicators focusing on health, education, happiness, trust, inequality and governance. New research in sustainability indicators. How building new indicators changes policy at the global, national and local level.
Terms: Win | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: WAY-SI

OSPPARIS 87: Understanding Neurodegenerative Disease

Neurodegenerative diseases are a modern epidemic. Although many of these diseases were described more than 100 years ago, they remain untreatable. Why do these diseases preferentially affect older people? What are the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms? How can this knowledge be exploited to develop treatments? Seminar with discussions based on readings from the primary medical and scientific literature with emphasis on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), AKA Charcot disease, after the legendary 19th century Parisian neurologist who first described it. Field trips will explore Paris¿ rich history of medical and scientific discovery and interactions with local clinicians and researchers.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: Kopito, R. (PI)

OSPPARIS 91: Globalization and Its Effect on France and the European Union

Economic and political impact of globalization on France and the EU and influence of France and the EU on the process of globalization. Issues of sovereignty and national identity for France; protection from versus integration into the network of globalization.
Terms: Aut | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, GER:EC-GlobalCom, WAY-SI

OSPPARIS 92: Building Paris: Its History, Architecture, and Urban Design

The development of Parisian building and architecture from the 17th century to the present. Interaction of tradition and innovation in its transformation and its historical, political, and cultural underpinnings. Visits and case studies throughout Paris illustrate the formation of the city landscape and its culture.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II, GER:EC-GlobalCom
Instructors: Halevi, E. (PI)

OSPPARIS 93: Paris: City of Film

Survey of French cinema, focusing on the relationship between the city of Paris and the history and culture of French films. Films depicting Paris as a location and setting. Mythology of Paris constructed onscreen as an introduction to the diversity of urban geography and the unique forms of public space. Films include the silent era; the 1930s period of poetic realism; the Nouvelle Vague's portraits of Paris in the era of postwar prosperity; and the city's changing ethnic composition in the contemporary era of globalization. Field trips to historic movie houses such as Le Grand Rex, Studio 28, and Le Campo Espace Tati, as well as the Cinémathèque française.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
Instructors: Ma, J. (PI)

OSPPARIS 94: Topics in French Cinema

Independent study offered on topics in French film history, criticism, and theory. Students propose a topic to the instructor who will help craft a reading list and appropriate on-site field trip or archives. Students and instructor will meet weekly; outside work will be tailored to student interest.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1-3
Instructors: Ma, J. (PI)

OSPPARIS 95: Climate Change Economics and Policy

Analysis of economic sources of the problem of global climate change, and identification and evaluation of a range of actual or potential public policies to address the problem. Consideration of both international and national efforts to confront climate change, with particular focus on developments in Europe and the US. Prerequisite: Economics 1.
Terms: Aut | Units: 5
Instructors: Goulder, L. (PI)
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