Fall 2011 Courses

ANTH 1135-705 (3). Exploring a Non-Western Culture: The Andes, T/TH 9:30-10:45AM, Professor Carol Conzelman

In this exciting new anthropology course, we will explore the deep history, rich cultures, and complex politics of the Andean region of South America, which includes the nations of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. From the ancient Tiwanaku civilization to the Inka Empire, from the Spanish Conquest to modern democracies, we will consider how Andean cultural traditions have persisted despite centuries of indigenous peoples’ being marginalized and exploited, and how indigenous values are now changing the face of politics. For example, Ecuador and Bolivia recently passed laws to protect the rights of Mother Earth, the first countries on the planet to do so. There is a major political economic shift toward the left happening, so we will follow current events to see how issues unfold. We will evaluate important global trends that have influenced this resource-rich and spectacularly beautiful region, including colonialism, international development, the US “war on drugs,” neoliberalism, socialism, environmentalism, tourism, and alternative democratic methods of popular participation and policy making. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

ANTH 1150-705 (3). Exploring a Non-Western Culture: Regional Cultures of Africa, T/TH 9-10:15AM, Professor Laura DeLuca
Explores a small number of cultures in a specific sub-region of Africa from an integrated holistic viewpoint, emphasizing material adaptations, social patterns, ideas and values, and aesthetic achievements. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

ANTH 2010-705 (3). Introduction to Physical Anthropology 1, T/TH 2-3:15PM, Professor James Loudon
Detailed consideration of human biology, the place of humans in the animal kingdom, primate ecology, and fossil evidence for human evolution. Credit not granted for this course and ANTH 2050. Required for ANTH majors. Meets MAPS requirement for natural science: non-lab. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

ECON 2010-705 (4). Principles of Microeconomics, T/TH 4-6PM, Professor Barry Clark
Examines basic concepts of microeconomics, or the behavior and the interactions of individuals, firms, and government. Topics include determining economic problems, how consumers and businesses make decisions, how markets work and how they fail, and how government actions affect markets. Credit not granted for this course and ECON 1000 and 1001. Meets MAPS requirements for social sciences: general. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies. 

HIST 2126-705 (3). Modern U.S. Politics and Diplomacy: The Road to 9/11, T/TH 10:30-11:45AM, Professor Jessica Martin
Explores the history leading up to- and away from- the attacks of 9/11 within an American framework. Topics to be covered include: America’s relationship with key countries since 1945; the rise of Muslim extremism; modern terrorism and its meaning; the importance of oil; and the events of 9/11 and the Bush Administration’s response to it, at home and abroad. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: United States Context and contemporary societies.

HIST 2166-705 (3). The Vietnam Wars, T/TH 12-1:15PM, Professor Jessica Martin
Traces the causes, course, and outcome of the wars in Vietnam from 1940 until 1975. Explains the successes of the revolutionaries and the failures of the French and Americans. Analyzes the development of Vietnamese nationalism, French colonialism, and U.S. intervention. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies or United States context.

HIST 2516-705 (3). America Through Baseball, M/W/F 11-11:50AM, Professor Tom Zeiler
Baseball could not have existed without America. Course explains how the game fit into the larger context of social, cultural, economic, and political history from the nineteenth century to the present. Studies the events and people who made baseball the national pastime. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: United States context.

IAFS 1000-705 (4). Introduction to International Affairs & Global Issues, T/TH 2-4PM, Professor Carol Conzelman
Introduces the student to the international affairs program. The course examines political and economic development in several countries in many different world regions. Examines historical trends and development as well as current political and economic issues. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.

PHIL 2200-705 (3). Major Social Theories, T/TH 12:30-1:45PM, Professor Jason Wyckoff
This course will serve as an introduction to social and political philosophy, and will feature both historical and contemporary readings. Our focus will be on social institutions, with special attention to two questions: first, what are the most plausible principles of social justice, and second, what kinds of social institutions and practices would satisfy these principles? Our goal is to try to work out what a just society could look like, and the duties that citizens, the state, and other social institutions might have to one another (and, possibly, to those in other societies). Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values.

PSCI 2004-705 (3). Survey of Western Political Thought, M/W 4-5:15PM, Professor Frank Colucci
Studies main political philosophies and political issues of Western culture, from antiquity to 20th century. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values.

PSCI 2012-705 (3). Introduction to Comparative Politics, M/W/F 10:10:50AM, Professor Carew Boulding
Most countries confront a variety of common political problems, including how to gain popular support, what kinds of political institutions are most appropriate, and how to distribute burdens and benefits to different segments of the population. Concentrates on learning how to compare different political systems and provides illustrative examples from several countries in both the industrialized and non-industrialized world. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.

PSCI 2223-706 (3). Introduction to International Relations, M/W/F 2-2:50PM, Professor Michael Kanner
Introduces the field of international relations, with general survey of the theories, histories, and problems of historical and contemporary relations among state and non-state actors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.

RLST 2600-705 (3). Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, M/W 12:30-1:45PM, Professor David Valeta
Introduces literature, beliefs, practices, and institutions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, in historical perspective. Same as JWST 2600. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values.

WRTG 1150-705 (3). First-Year Writing and Rhetoric, M/W/F 9-9:50AM, Professor Tracy Ferrell
Rhetorically informed introduction to college writing. Focuses on critical analysis, argument, inquiry, and information literacy. Taught as a writing workshop, the course places a premium on invention, drafting, and thoughtful revision. For placement criteria, see the arts and sciences advising office. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Meets MAPS requirement for English. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.