… versed in the processes of continually changing social and cultural formations and their implications for people's lives. Courses often emphasize comparative, historical, and interdisciplinary approaches, and consider class, race, …

… economics, environmental studies, ethnography, film and photography, history, international relations, literature, music, politics, and religion studies. Geographically, Asian Studies at … China, Japan, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Tibet, and Asian American studies. Asian Studies and Asian American …

… Legal Studies Recognizing that law, legal processes, and concepts are integrally involved in political, social, environmental, economic, scientific, and other issues, Hampshire College has given legal studies a … Explorations of the NSA Eavesdropping Program Imagining and Policing the Pregnant Citizen: Ideology, Jurisprudence, …

… Science is not just information to learn; it is a process and way of thinking. The natural sciences form a set of theories, methods, and data for understanding the world in which we live. You … problem-solving, emphasizing real-world issues and often situating student research at the interfaces of the …

… oceans become increasingly threatened by human activity and pollution, the study of marine science is more vital than … You are here Sitewide Search The Five College Coastal and Marine Sciences (FCCMS) program draws on a rich array of courses and faculty specialists at the five college campuses, …

… At Hampshire, you'll study economics in a historical and social context, challenging the narrowness of mainstream approaches, and drawing on economic reasoning and concepts that bridge orthodox and heterodox modes of …

… Computer Science Computer Science Computers and other digital technologies are extensions of the human mind and increasingly have more or less capable minds of their … further work by providing them with skills in programming and digital media, including computer graphics, animation, …

… periods or specific authors, but also on genres, social and artistic movements, and theoretical or thematic questions. You are here Sitewide Search Researching the historical and social impact of literature as well as the ways in which …

… for its own sake. Our students engage in a exploratory and collaborative approach, and are encouraged and empowered to use the language and concepts of mathematics …

… students to explore psychoanalysis in relation to society and culture. You are here Sitewide Search Students can … in its clinical traditions as well as contemporary forms, and are encouraged to elaborate their psychological interests and questions in relation to philosophy, creative writing, …

… College Center for Design into their academic work and explore methods of organizing, creating, and managing innovative enterprises that effect social … it’s for-profit or not-for-profit, public or private, and whether it’s theater, social entrepreneurship, visual …

… Studies The academic study of Jewish history, literature, and culture goes back to the early years of Hampshire … , now the world's largest collection of Yiddish books and located adjacent to the Hampshire campus. Students of … these links through academic research, creative writing, and photography. Student Project Titles The Magic Mirror: …

… Kay Johnson Kay Johnson was a professor of Asian studies and politics and director of the Hampshire College China Exchange Program. Her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. were from the University of Wisconsin. In Memory of …

… College has attracted students who are engaged inside and outside of the classroom with issues of social responsibility, change, and justice. Hampshire has always connected a student's … also through encouraging a strong sense of social justice and community responsibility. Hampshire engages not only …

… a process-oriented program that demands strong initiative and motivation from each student. You are here Sitewide … Search The Theatre Program centers on active participation and production from the first year of study onward, rather than limiting it to third and fourth year students. Applied theatre practices are …

… to gain a foundational understanding of the structure and cultural identities of the region. This strong base in the social and political history of the Middle East is then built upon and directed in any number of ways. A student may choose to …

… or monuments in their own right, but also to understand and interpret them in relation to the historical circumstances, endeavors, and conflicts of the culture and region in which they were made. Students read and …

… are exposed early to a variety of different tools and materials that they may use to express themselves and explore their artistic voice within a liberal arts … array of studio courses, critical theory, art history, and a portfolio of independent work are required components …

… extensive lab work, original research, functional design, and real world experience beginning in the first semester of … (music, education, or architecture, for example) and to pair a more standard physics curriculum with courses … Monte Carlo Simulation of the Quark-Gluon Plasma Building and Playing Keyboard Instruments A Preparation for Graduate …

… viewpoints from which to consider human behavior, emotion, and thinking. You are here Sitewide Search Courses span … cognitive, critical, cultural, developmental, political, and psychoanalytic psychology; cognitive and affective neuroscience; and the psychology of language, …

… to the study of American history, politics, literature, and culture. You are here Sitewide Search Several core seminars on models, methods, and materials for interdisciplinary study, plus courses from … Street Histories of Little Compton, Rhode Island Nazis and Cowboys: A Comparison of Lebensraum and Manifest Destiny …

… labor history, political philosophy, legal studies, and racial injustice, the study of politics at Hampshire is interdisciplinary and all encompassing. You are here Sitewide Search Politics … will likely encounter issues such as environmental justice and socioeconomic determinants of public health at some point …

… connect their findings about the past to the issues and conflicts of the present day. History is taught not as a … inquiry, encouraging students to develop critical analytic and writing skills and to consider how we create "history." Faculty expect …

… Latin American Studies Relations between the United States and the Américas—military, economic, cultural—necessitate a … venture across these areas of study, considering how, why, and with what restrictions people, policies, money, and culture cross borders both within and between the United …

… field devoted to the study of the mind, the brain, and computing technology. You are here Sitewide Search … field devoted to the study of the mind, the brain, and computing technology.  Hampshire's diverse program serves … child development, learning, digital multimedia, and the social effects of new information technology. Many …