Splash Biography
STEVEN BERGER, ESP Teacher
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Major: Finance & Info Systems College/Employer: BC Year of Graduation: Not available. |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Not Available. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)X91: The Real Situation: Is "Jersey Shore" offensive or entertaining television? in Splash Fall 2010 (Nov. 06, 2010)
MTV's 'Jersey Shore' has drawn curiosity, criticism, and laughter. Does this show stereotype New Jersey and Italians? How much of this show is true? This class will discuss Jersey Shore's popularity and outspoken disapproval. Should Jersey Shore really be taken of the air or have critics overreacted? We will also spend time discussing other television shows that have been affiliated with stereotypes.
X92: The Physics of Baseball in Splash Fall 2010 (Nov. 06, 2010)
Ever wondered how David Ortiz can hit a baseball over 400 feet? It's not just lots of muscle, good hand-eye coordination, and years of practice (Although those are very good things to have). Physics plays a huge role in an athlete's ability to play baseball. This class takes into account basic physics ideas, such as force and torque, and explains how it affects the game. A special focus put on throwing and hitting.
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