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INTD 101
Handshakes, Passwords, & Ritual: The Evolution of Secret Societies.
Time: Th 4:15-5:05 in Sturges 112
Instructor: Wendi Kinney
Phone: 245-5968
E-mail: kinney@geneseo.edu
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11:00am-12:00pm Tues & Fri |
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and by appointment |
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Macvittie College Union 344 |
Course Description:
Students will explore the history of Greek letter organizations and the
differences, similarities, and purposes of literary, honorary, professional,
service, and social organizations. Students will discuss how American
and world events; such as the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the
McCarthy era, and student activism have shaped the development of these
organizations. We will look at the emergence and recent proliferation
of African American, multicultural, and GLBT Greek organizations, their
role, and the challenges they have faced on campuses. Finally we will
take a critical look at the risky behaviors and criminal acts –
hazing, alcohol and substance abuse, sexual assault, and violence –
that have plagued and threatened the existence of today’s fraternities
and sororities.
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