Emmanuel College School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Spring 2022

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A Note F R O M Associate Dean Stepanski Synthesize complex topics, explore provocative ideas and consider the critical questions of our time including, “What kind of world do we want to live in?”

range of scholarship complemented by hands-on, real-world experience and a global perspective.

Programs in the arts, humanities and social sciences prepare you for success by challenging you to consider things you know about the human experience in new ways.

Through Emmanuel’s School of Humanities & Social Sciences, you will learn to synthesize multifaceted and interrelated concepts and develop a deep understanding of the world’s cultural, political and social complexities.

In both teaching and research, faculty in the School address timeless questions about the human condition and promote new ways of thinking on current pressing social issues.

You will engage in intellectual debate, skillful collaboration and creative activity, gaining skills that will enable you to translate your talents and training into meaningful work that benefits your community and the wider world.

The School’s eight academic departments— with undergraduate disciplines ranging from graphic design and history to sociology, international affairs and a number of unique interdisciplinary programs—offer a diverse

The School of Humanities & Social Sciences is truly a creative, innovative and supportive community of teaching and learning. I hope you sense this excitement as you learn more about our programs.

Lisa Stepanski, Ph.D. Associate Dean and Professor of English School of Humanities & Social Sciences

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WRITERS’ BLOCK Boston is home to the country’s first official Literary Cultural District, which celebrates the city’s illustrious literary history and vibrant community of contemporary writers.

Beacon Hill T O T H E Innovation District BOSTON The humanities and social sciences cover a broad range of both distinct and complementary disciplines — the study of which are uniquely suited for a city as diverse and dynamic as Boston.

The city is steeped in history, from early Native American settlements to the political, cultural, financial and educational center that shaped the Boston of today. The State House is perched atop Beacon Hill and serves as the hub of Massachusetts government, and the surrounding city is teeming with opportunities in law, social services, academia and many other fields.

Boston is also home to some of the country’s most famous art and cultural institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts Boston— the fifth largest museum in the U.S.—and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, both right in our Fenway neighborhood. Students looking to start a career in journalism or media can do so at the ninth-largest media market in the country, or at award-winning publications such as the Boston Globe or the Boston Herald, which boast 35 Pulitzer Prizes between them.

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Emmanuel’s campus is buzzing with the exchange of ideas. In addition to faculty sharing their latest research, the School of Humanities & Social Sciences welcomes scholars and practitioners to campus to share their expertise on current issues such as addiction, Black history in American art, behavioral economics, the future of the Constitution, poverty in the U.S., privilege systems, and the media’s impact on social justice.

Students begin to chart their professional interests through in-depth research projects alongside faculty or to receive Distinction in the Field of Study upon graduation. Students have presented on the role of therapeutic art-based activities on cancer patients, the parasocial relationship between social media audiences and influencers, healthcare in war-torn areas, the lasting effects of the Indian Removal Act, the social stigma of PTSD in the military and more.

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Through study abroad, Emmanuel students benefit from authentic interactions, experiences and personal connections with the cultures and people of other countries.

They gain firsthand knowledge of what life is like in other areas of the world and expand their understanding of our increasingly global society. Students in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences may choose to study abroad for a summer, semester or academic year through more than 500 programs in 65+ countries. We also offer exchange programs for art majors to study at Bauhaus University in Weimar, Germany, and for Communications & Media Studies majors to study at Jönköping University in Sweden.

For students looking to enhance their oncampus experience with a global component, the School of Humanities & Social Sciences offers a number of faculty-led travel courses.

Why not consider spending spring break in Ireland, summer in Greece, or a few weeks serving others through our service-learning course in South Africa?

SAINTS ABROAD

CURRENT TRAVEL COURSES • Irish Art in Ireland • Paris: City and Contrasts in Modern French Literature and Culture • Politics of Race and Ethnicity in Latin America (Peru or Cuba) • In the Footsteps of Thucydides (Greece and Italy) • Statecraft and Globalization (Greece)

Patrick Carland ’14

Keaton Bergeron ’21

MAJOR: Literature; studied abroad at Osaka Gukuin University in Japan on a Bridging Scholarship

MAJOR: Sociology, concentration in Social Justice & Social Inequality, minor in Sustainability

RESEARCH FOCUS: “I Am Not a Machine”: Remapping Political Discourse in Postmodern Japanese Media

RESEARCH FOCUS: Environmental issues and food justice; served as coordinator of Emmanuel’s Urban Food Project, which serves Boston residents through urban gardening, food education and social outreach

CURRENTLY: M.A. in Japanese Language and Literature, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Ph.D. candidate, East Asian Languages and Civilization, University of Pennsylvania

• The Geopolitics of Democracy (Greece) • India: Religion, Culture, Justice • South Africa: Ethics, Religion and Global Health • Contemplation and Action: An Introduction to Christian Spirituality

CURRENTLY: M.S. Candidate, Integrated Food Studies, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

INSTITUTE OF EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN STUDIES Emmanuel is also home to the Institute of Eastern Mediterranean Studies (IEMS), which promotes and supports the study of the Eastern Mediterranean and neighboring regions. IEMS highlights the geopolitical and cultural importance of the region in a changing globalizing landscape by sponsoring academic programs, research and educational opportunities, as well as opportunities for study abroad, U.S.-based academic programs in Greece and scholarships for Emmanuel students.

IEMS offers certificate programs in Security Studies or Biotechnology with travel to Athens, Italy and Cyprus, a guest lecture series that focuses on diplomacy, leadership and innovation, and two series of film screenings and workshops focused on social justice narratives and music and culture, among other special events.

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A Glimpse I N T O T H E Curriculum

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Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Petros Vamvakas teaches courses on comparative politics, international relations and political theory at Emmanuel.

MOTION GRAPHICS A N D D I G I TA L A N I M AT I O N

D I G I TA L C U LT U R E & SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION

Motion graphics can illustrate complex ideas in a way still images cannot. And with the clutter of advertisements and information across all types of media, how are business using animation to enhance their marketing strategies and help their messaging stand out? In this course, you will build on fundamentals of design while exploring facets of time-based media such as concept building, story boarding and problem solving, while investigating type, image, sequence, scale, contrast, movement, rhythm and balance. You will focus on the dynamic communication of visual systems of information with an emphasis on audience and purpose.

We live in an unprecedented era, where

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consumers communicate with brands the same way they communicate with friends and family—and with so many options to choose from, what a company stands for and how it interacts with consumers is as important as the product or service it sells. Social media has led the charge in revolutionizing the way we relate to one another. From the positive (brand transparency and shared social values) to the negative (effects on body image and the depiction of an unattainable lifestyle), you will study the effects, in theory and practice, of “new media” on contemporary society.

STREET DEMOCRACY

CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY

MORE CLASSES STUDENTS CAN’T WAIT TO TAKE:

In recent years, we’ve seen the powerful

Crimes against humanity are consistent

effects of movements such as Black Lives

and widespread atrocities condoned by

Matter and the Women’s March in our own

a government or de facto authority, such

country. All over the world, people have

as murder, extermination, torture, human

historically fought for basic rights for the

trafficking, enforced disappearance and

disenfranchised. Explore the nature of

apartheid. Discover and discuss the links

resistance, political engagement (at a time

between crimes and the social stratification

when we have unprecedented access to

of different societies along the lines of

The Haves and the HaveNots: American Authors on Money, Class and Power

officials), and the transformative power

gender, race, ethnicity and social class. This

Ethics in Documentary Film

of ordinary citizens to bring about justice

course also explores the work of institutions

and accountability. This course focuses on

that fight these crimes, especially Interpol,

protest movements and their role as interest

the International Criminal Court, and the

Surviving Columbus: History of Native Americans, 1492-1992

articulation mechanisms, specifically within

Truth and Reconciliation Committee of South

transitioning and consolidated democracies.

Africa. You will also take a close look at how

The main question is this: Do protest

civilians and nongovernmental organizations

movements work to hinder or enhance

mobilize to fight crimes against humanity.

the process of democratic consolidation?

Comparative methods will be used to identify, compare and contrast protest movements in Latin America and Europe.

Art of Resistance: Social Justice & the Visual Arts Visual Language for Design and Communication

Immigrant Kitchens: A Glocal and Historical Perspective on Identity, Ethnicity and Foodways Spanish at Work in the Community Theories of Human Nature Deviant Behavior and Social Controls Food Policy and Social Justice

P I R AT E S , R A S C A L S AND SCOUNDRELS Pirates are some of the most romanticized figures on the High Seas. Much has been written about them, from children’s bedtime stories to classic novels to scholarly works. But why are pirates so interesting and mesmerizing to audiences throughout centuries? Explore the illicit side of history by examining the role of pirates, criminal convicts and other outsiders in the creation of the Atlantic world from 1450-1850, when marginalized peoples labeled as “rebellious Rascals” counted as a silent majority. While exploring issues of class, race, gender and forced migration, you will examine how these groups navigated the difficult and complex landscapes of the Atlantic.

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RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

How do youth violence prevention streetworkers perceive the rewards and challenges of their work?

The role of the youth violence prevention streetworker is a critical and an oftenoverlooked component of juvenile violence intervention strategies in major cities across the U.S. Streetworkers, many of whom are formerly gang-involved, aim to reduce community violence by intervening in the lives of youth who are most often involved in gangs and gun violence. However, given streetworkers’ integral role in reducing youth violence, surprisingly little empirical research exists on their role, strategies, and perspectives. Associate Professor of Sociology Janese Free, works with criminology and criminal justice major,

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Emily Kline ’22, and sociology major, Lauren Sterling ’22, to code and analyze qualitative data from interviews with streetworkers.

In their current paper, “I became the person I needed…: Streetworkers’ perspectives on their job experiences,” the research team explores why streetworkers chose to engage in this line of work, the obstacles they face while doing so, and how they cope with these challenges. Their findings aim to contribute to the extant research and help recruit effective streetworkers and increase their job satisfaction and retention.

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Little Prep Talk

100% of students in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences complete at least one internship as part of the core curriculum, gaining real-world experience in the city of Boston.

Our Leslie Ferrick McCafferty Career Center has designated career communities for students interested in Creative Arts, Design & Media, or Public Service, Law & International Relations, with specialized recruiting opportunities and events to build your networking skills—and your résumé.

• Gain career insight and inspiration through alumni panels and networking events • Meet dozens of top employers in one afternoon at our annual non-profit internship and career fair • Take advantage of our professional partnerships with regular offcampus events, such as the CCCOB (College Career Centers of Boston) Communications and Marketing Career Fair or Government Careers Forum, or the annual Sports and Entertainment Career Fair at Fenway Park

• Experience face time with recruiters through our regular Recruiter Series, in which we bring employers such as the Boston Red Sox, CIEE, CityYear, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, FBI, Massachusetts Department of Corrections, Mass Technology Leadership Council, MullenLowe Agency, Toast, U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of State to campus to talk internship and job opportunities • Most importantly, check in with your Career Advisors early and often—they are here to learn more about your individual skills and career goals

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Leanna Griffith ’22 MAJOR: Graphic Design Leanna’s internship experiences taught her about what she believes to be important values as a designer. While interning with London-based startup Play Verto, she enjoyed a lot of responsibility and creative freedom. One of the highlights was creating design elements for the UN Sustainable Development Goals initiative, which made her feel she was making a meaningful contribution toward social development.

She also worked as a run/train graphic designer at Puma’s North American headquarters, just a few miles from campus. There, she found pride in working for a global corporation with an enormous reach.

“Your work can be seen by millions with the click of a button,” she said. “It also taught me so much about the entire design process, and all the pieces of the puzzle that are put together by the various teams to ensure that the company keeps growing.”

For her senior thesis, Leanna created— from the patterns and pieces to the packaging, poster and publication design—a sustainable fashion brand, LENSU, that brings awareness to the urgent issue of ocean plastic pollution.

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Alaina Martin ’22 MAJORS: International Relations and Economics

Alaina’s career aspiration is to apply economics to real-world problems at home and abroad through policy and urban development initiatives. The interdisciplinary double major understood the best way to identify the issues important to her was to gain as much real-world experience as possible during her time at Emmanuel.

“All of my experiences have been extremely valuable, both in determining what I want to do and what wasn’t the best fit for me.”

Alaina’s Internships • United Nations Association of Greater Boston • The Borgen Project (nonprofit organization addressing global poverty) • U.S. Economic Development Administration • Boston Planning & Development Agency • Office of Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

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One School, Many Paths

By one year after graduation, 92% of the School of Humanities & Social Sciences Class of 2020 were either employed, enrolled in graduate school, or engaged in military service. These graduates are employed in such industries as government and public administration, law, urban development, advertising and media, public relations, healthcare, higher education, design, marketing, information technology and military and defense.

Our students are limited only by their ambition—take a look at the far-reaching effects of just a few of our recent graduates.

Samantha Ford ’12 Communications & Media Studies News Producer

Victoria Harding ’20 Communications & Media Studies Programming & Marketing Manger

WCVB-TV

MEDIAGIRLS

Kyera Sterling ’15 Political Science Executive Director, Massachusetts

Black and Latino Legislative Caucus

Jonathan Rowe ‘18 Writing, Editing & Publishing Operations Associate

Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab

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Shannon Muldoon ’09 Communication & Media Studies and Political Science Director

Kayra Contreras Girsang ’08 Communications & Media Studies UCAN Events Manager

Studio52

Netflix

Ana Tavaras ’17 Philosophy Paralegal

Shannon McMahon ’15 Communications & Media Studies Editor, Destinations

Greater Boston Legal Services

Conde Nast Traveler

Christina Ascolillo ’17 History and Political Science Legislative Director

Mishaal Kahn ’19 Political Science Donor Relations/Resource Development Operations

Oxfam

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Gregory Galizio ’12 History and American Studies Assistant District Attorney

David Korin ’18 International Relations Law Clerk

Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office

Institute for Defense Analyses

Sam Hopperstad ’11 Graphic Design Senior In-Store & Local Marketing Specialist

Whole Foods

Lindsay Kenney ’18 Sociology Political & Legislative Organizer

Massachusetts AFL-CIO

Sarah Soldano ’10 Writing & Literature and Graphic Design Design Director

Barefoot Books

Danielle Olsen ’14 Art History Associate Director of Education & Civic Engagement

Peabody Essex Museum

Allison Bleier ’14 Sociology People Analytics Consultant and Senior Manager

Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Lauren O’Neill ’14 Graphic Design Digital Designer

Converse

Taylor Graboski ’19 Graphic Design Associate Production Designer

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Overview O F Programs

Emmanuel’s robust academic programs offer a set of core majors in expansive and diverse disciplines—students may choose to keep their studies broad, or may specialize in a more specific field of study with an added concentration.

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AFRICAN & AFRICAN DIASPORA STUDIES AMERICAN POLITICS & GOVERNMENT AMERICAN STUDIES ART HISTORY ART THERAPY CATHOLIC STUDIES CERAMICS COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIGITAL HISTORY DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION DIPLOMACY & SECURITY ENGLISH FILM GENDER & WOMEN’S STUDIES GLOBAL & PUBLIC HEALTH GRAPHIC DESIGN HISTORY HUMAN SERVICES INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & COMPARATIVE POLITICS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES LEGAL STUDIES MIDDLE EAST STUDIES MIGRATION STUDIES PEACE STUDIES PHILOSOPHICAL PSYCHOLOGY PHILOSOPHY PHOTOGRAPHY POLITICAL COMMUNICATION POLITICAL SCIENCE SOCIAL INEQUALITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE SOCIOLOGY SPANISH STUDIO ART SUSTAINABILITY & GLOBAL JUSTICE THEATER ARTS THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES TRANSCULTURAL STUDIES WRITING WRITING, EDITING & PUBLISHING The School of Humanities & Social Sciences also offers certificate programs in Arabic, French, Italian, and Spanish for Healthcare Professionals.

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For students interested in pursuing careers in the legal field, our PreLaw curriculum provides an excellent preparation for the Law School Aptitude Test (LSAT) as well as guidance for students who wish to explore the practice of law.

Right: Emmanuel’s theater department is frequently invited to perform at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival and has taken home awards in individual and ensemble acting; production, set and costume design; and excellence in musical theater.

In 2019, the Theater Arts program presented the Tony Award-winning “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.”

Contact Us A N D Learn More

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