Winter Session 2023 - Professor Notes

By Eric Machan Howd, November 28, 2022

Register for a Winter Session 2023 Course

It's not too late to register for a winter session 2023 course. As we head into the last weeks of our fall 2022 semester, we wanted to share some notes from professors on their upcoming winter session courses. These are what we are calling "professor notes" and are directly from the professors. For the official course descriptions, see the course catalog. We'll be spotlighting other courses and professors in the following weeks. Remember, the winter session is a great time to break through to a new you!

Professor Ed Catto - MGMT11100 – Introduction to Business (Jan 09 - 20, 2023)
CRN# 30046

Professor Catto says this about the course - Introduction to Business provides you with a well-rounded “tour” of all aspects of business:  from accounting to marketing to operations and more. We also explore business from a historical perspective and discuss interpersonal business skills along the way. We start each class with a brief warm-up exercise, typically ripped from the headlines, where we apply concepts from class to real-world business events, be they domestic or international, corporate or start-up. See the official course description below for more information on this offering.

Professor Jessie Kanowitz Tonje - RLS12500 – Understanding Disability (Jan 03 - 20, 2023)
CRN# 30053 | ICC Diversity

Professor Kanowitz Tonje says this about the course - Taking Understanding Disability this winter is a great opportunity to get your ICC Diversity elective covered! Take one of the most sought-after courses at Ithaca College and learn about a wide spectrum of intellectual, physical, and emotional impairments highlighting autism spectrum disorder. Other topics include self-advocacy, historical and current barriers, family perspectives, and current trends in educational and community services for people with disabilities. Coursework includes interactive speakers and relevant and relatable assignments that are important in today’s world.

Professor Eric Steinschneider - RLST10100 – Religion Matters (Jan 03 - 20, 2023)
CRN# 30001 | ICC Humanities, Theme: Inquiry, Imagination, and Innovation

Professor Steinschneider says this about the course - Religion is important. For better or for worse, it permeates virtually every aspect of our lives, from the way we practice politics to the kinds of art we create. But what is religion and how does it work? In this course we examine ways of studying religion in a critical but empathetic manner, with special attention paid to the manner in which religion is connected to issues of power and social domination, topics often ignored in introductory-level courses on the subject. 

Professor Stephen Tropiano - TVR 33500 – Electronic Media Criticism (Jan 03 - 20, 2023)
CRN# 30036 | ICC Diversity and Writing Intensive

Professor Tropiano says this about the course - Electronic Media Criticism is a television studies course focusing on the representation of race, gender, gender identity, and sexuality in classical and contemporary American TV programming. The screening list includes episodes of Atlanta, Dear White People, Fresh Off the Boat, Jane the Virgin, Father Knows Best, Parks & Recreation, and One Day at a Time. The course is open to ALL MAJORS and fulfills your ICC requirements for Diversity and Writing Intensive.