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2009 Summer Session Course Listings
Note: Northwestern day school students need permission from the dean of their school to enroll in School of Continuing Studies courses. SCS courses are indicated by a -CN after the course number (example: ACCOUNT 204-CN Sec. 28). The majority of Summer Session courses do not need dean approval.
Chicago Field Studies
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
CFS 291-0 Sec. 28
Analysis of the Field Experience
8 weeks,
EVAN,
6/26 - 8/14
Days and times are TBA
Karen Allen
Need department consent to enroll in this course.
CFS 393-1 Sec. 28
Field Studies in the Modern Workplace: Organizational Behavior
CAESAR Class Number: 40552
8 weeks,
EVAN,
6/26 - 8/14
F 1 - 2:30pm
Noah Butler
This course will be held in 1810 Hinman room B07.
This course explores a variety of theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of the modern workplace. Using both classic and contemporary readings, the seminar will investigate structures, strategies, and managerial processes in organizations. Class discussions, which are led primarily by the students, focus on reviewing the key concepts from the readings and examining them in light of students' experiences at their internships.
CFS 393-2 Sec. 28
Field Studies in the Modern Workplace: Qualitative Research Methods
CAESAR Class Number: 40554
8 weeks,
EVAN,
6/26 - 8/14
F 2:30 - 4pm
Noah Butler
This course will be held in 1810 Hinman room B07.
This is a companion research methods course to Organizational Behavior. For the purposes of this program, the internship serves as a site for research, and this course will give students the tools to systematically research the culture of their organizations. The study of organizations comprises diverse methodological approaches. This course will emphasize three major qualitative methods used to study organizations: ethnography/participant observation, interviews, and document analysis (the study of written materials). Students will learn the basics of each method and then use them to conduct research at and on their internship organizations.
CFS 394-1 Sec. 28
Legal Field Studies: Organizational Behavior
CAESAR Class Number: 40556
8 weeks,
EVAN,
6/26 - 8/14
F 11am - 12:30pm
Florent Blanc
This course will be held in 1810 Hinman room 104.
This course involves theory and research. It explores a variety of theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of the modern workplace, focusing specifically on the legal profession. Using both classic and contemporary readings, the seminar will investigate structures, strategies, and managerial processes in organizations. The course also treats the internship as a research site. Students research their organizations using qualitative research methods that they are taught in class, such as participant observation, interviews, and document analysis. Class discussions, which are led primarily by the students, focus on reviewing the key concepts from the readings and examining them in light of their internship research.
CFS 394-2 Sec. 28
Legal Field Studies: Contemporary Issues in Law
CAESAR Class Number: 40558
8 weeks,
EVAN,
6/26 - 8/14
F 9 - 10:30am
Florent Blanc
This course will be held in 1810 Hinman room 104.
This course analyzes contemporary debates in the legal profession and popular discourse on law. The course covers topics such as popular representations of law and legal actors, democratic tensions in the jury process, race and jury nullification, sexual harassment, hate speech, and First Amendment jurisprudence. To explore these issues, students use research methodologies introduced in Organizational Behavior such as interviews and participant observation as well as library research on legal scholarship.
CFS 395-1 Sec. 28
Business Field Studies: Organizational Behavior
CAESAR Class Number: 40560
8 weeks,
EVAN,
6/26 - 8/14
F 9 - 10:30am
Kieran Bezila
This course will be held in 1810 Hinman room B07.
This course involves theory and research. It explores a variety of theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of the modern workplace, focusing specifically on business. Using both classic and contemporary readings, the seminar will investigate structures, strategies, and managerial processes in organizations. The course also treats the internship as a research site. Students research their organizations using qualitative research methods that they are taught in class, such as participant observation, interviews, and document analysis. Class discussions, which are led primarily by the students, focus on reviewing the key concepts from the readings and examining them in light of their internship research.
CFS 395-1 Sec. 29
Organizational Behavior: Business
8 weeks,
EVAN,
6/26 - 8/14
F 11am - 12:30pm
Kieran Bezila
This course will be held in 1810 Hinman room B07.
This course involves theory and research. It explores a variety of theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of the modern workplace, focusing specifically on business. Using both classic and contemporary readings, the seminar will investigate structures, strategies, and managerial processes in organizations. The course also treats the internship as a research site. Students research their organizations using qualitative research methods that they are taught in class, such as participant observation, interviews, and document analysis. Class discussions, which are led primarily by the students, focus on reviewing the key concepts from the readings and examining them in light of their internship research. Need consent from Department.
CFS 395-2 Sec. 28
Business Field Studies: Contemporary Issues in Business
CAESAR Class Number: 40562
8 weeks,
EVAN,
6/26 - 8/14
F 11am - 12:30pm
Stephen Levin
This course will be held in Kresge Hall room 1330.
This course analyzes major issues facing business organizations as reported in the current media. The course covers topics such as international trade, farm subsidies, financial reporting, intellectual property rights, executive compensation, labor unions, and advertising claims. While each topic is newsworthy and impacts current business practices, there is also a rich body of academic literature analyzing or explaining the various topics. Students will examine these topics by integrating current news with academic theory from disciplines such as economics and sociology and with their findings from original research they will conduct at/about their internship companies.
CFS 395-2 Sec. 29
Contemporary Issues in Business
8 weeks,
EVAN,
6/26 - 8/14
F 9 - 10:30am
Stephen Levin
This course will be held in Kresge Hall room 1330.
This course analyzes major issues facing business organizations as reported in the current media. The course covers topics such as international trade, farm subsidies, financial reporting, intellectual property rights, executive compensation, labor unions, and advertising claims. While each topic is newsworthy and impacts current business practices, there is also a rich body of academic literature analyzing or explaining the various topics. Students will examine these topics by integrating current news with academic theory from disciplines such as economics and sociology and with their findings from original research they will conduct at/about their internship companies. Need consent from Department.
CFS 396-0 Sec. 28
Field Studies in Community Research
CAESAR Class Number: 40630
8 weeks,
EVAN,
6/26 - 8/14
F
Times are TBA
Karen Allen
This course will be held in Kresge Hall room 2359.
Indicates an Evening Course.
Indicates a Study Abroad Course.
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