Here are some of the Humanistic Studies courses being offered at UWGB in Spring 2010:
English 333 : Literary Themes : Medieval Scottish Literature
Dr. Stefan Hall
Course Description: This is a reading-intensive, discussion-intensive, writing-emphasis course on the works of several Medieval and post-Medieval Scottish writers. This course counts towards the Ancient and Medieval Studies track of the Humanistic Studies Major as well as the pre-1800 British Literature requirement for the English Major. This course fulfills the Humanities 3 learning outcome to have a fundamental understanding of the humanities including the role of the humanities in identifying and clarifying individual and social values in a culture and understanding the implications of decisions made on the basis of those values. Course texts include John Barbour’s The Bruce, Blind Harry’s Wallace, and James Macpherson’s The Poems of Ossian and Related Works.
HUM STUD 326 – Non-Western Religions
Dr. Derek Jeffreys
The two major religions of the East, Hinduism and Buddhism: the richness, variety and flexibility of the faith and practice of Hinduism, with its belief in a multiplicity of gods and goddesses; and the various sects and schools of Buddhism–Theravadic, Mayahana, Zen and Tantric. This course fulfills a requirement for the Religious Studies track, may count as an elective for the Hum Stud Major and Minor, and World Culture General Education.
HUM STUD 334 – Perspectives on Human Values: The Classical World
Dr. Hye-kyung Kim
Focuses on the values of the world of classical Greece and Rome as reflected in its texts and fine arts. This course fulfills the Hum Stud Western Cultures Classical/Medieval requirement, the Ancient and Medieval Studies Perspectives requirement, the Religious Studies perspectives category II requirement, and the Hum Stud Minor Category I requirement.
Humanistic Studies 335: Perspectives on Human Values, The Medieval World
Dr. Stefan Hall
This is a reading-intensive, discussion-intensive, writing-emphasis course on medieval history, literature, philosophy, religion, and the cultures in which these works were produced. This course counts towards the Ancient and Medieval Studies track of the Humanistic Studies Major. This course also fulfills the General Education requirement for Humanities 3, the learning outcome of which is to have a fundamental understanding of the humanities including the role of the humanities in identifying and clarifying individual and social values in a culture and understanding the implications of decisions made on the basis of those values. Course texts include Snorri Sturluson’s Edda , Egil’s Saga, Boethius’s The Consolation of Philosophy, Geoffrey Chaucer’s Troilus & Criseyde, Early Arthurian Historical Records, and The Welsh Mabinogion.
Hum Stud 351: Interdisciplinary Themes: The Vikings
Professor Heidi Sherman
The aim of this course is to examine the Vikings, arguably the most viciously maligned and grievously misunderstood group in European history. We will go beyond the propaganda of monkish chroniclers and explore history from the Viking perspective by reading their sagas, poetry, and inscriptions. We’ll dig yet deeper into Viking history by studying the archaeological excavations of their towns, graves, and cesspits. Other topics will include romanticized views of the Vikings that emerged with Europe’s Gothic revival. The grade will be based on class discussion, exams, a research paper and presentation. This course fulfills the Hum Stud Western Cultures Electives requirement, the Ancient and Medieval Studies Medieval History requirement, and the Hum Stud Minor Electives requirement. This course can count for Category II history credit.
Hum Stud 351: Interdisciplinary Themes in Humanistic Studies: Drinking & Politics in the British Atlantic World
Professor Caroline Boswell
During the early modern era beverages were integral parts of ordinary people’s diets and social lives. The local alehouse, tavern or coffeehouse offered people companionship, comfort, recreation, and the latest news and gossip. Furthermore, the spread of the British Empire introduced new “exotic” drinks that became an integral part of British & American society. As everyday necessities and as centers of sociability, drink and drinking establishments became topics for debate amongst moralists, magistrates, and political pamphleteers in the 17th and 18th centuries. By examining the social and cultural significance of these beverages, we will explore how the culture of everyday life informed political debates in the British Atlantic World. Sources for this class include diaries, political journals, newspapers, letters, pamphlets, travel narratives, state documents, as well as material evidence (i.e. tea sets, punch bowls, and coffeehouse architecture). Please note that this course is reading & writing intensive. This course fulfills the Hum Stud Western Cultures Electives requirement, the Ancient and Medieval Studies Medieval History requirement, and the Hum Stud Minor Electives requirement. This course can count for Category II history credit.
HUM STUD 383 – Perspectives on Human Values: The Contemporary World
Dr. Aeron Haynie
A study of values shaping the contemporary world through reflection on historical, literary, philosophical, artistic, and other cultural products from the Second World War to the present. This course fulfills the Hum Stud Western Cultures Modern/Contemporary requirement, the Religious Studies perspectives category II requirement, and the Hum Stud Minor Category I requirement.
Hum Stud 384: Perspectives on Values in Other Cultures: Japan
Professor Clif Ganyard
This semester, Perspectives on Values in Other Cultures will examine the culture and values of Modern Japan. Topics include social and cultural developments in Meiji, Taisho and Showa Japan, individualism, tradition, modernity, nationalism, war, gender, the family, and the postmodern condition. Our primary source for exploring these issues will be literature, but this will be supplemented by history, cinema, art, and music whenever possible. This course fulfills the Hum Stud Western First nations/other Culturesrequirement, the Religious Studies Perspectives Category II requirement, and the Hum Stud Minor Category I requirement. The course meets the Category III Non-western History requirement of the History major.
HUM STUD 480 – Humanities Seminar – The One and the Many
Dr. Derek Jeffreys
A capstone seminar for humanities majors, examining basic questions and issues in the humanities. Course will emphasize student participation and a substantial term paper. This course is required for hum Stud Majors and Minors.
November 03 2009 | By: Clif Ganyard | courses | No Comments »
Event#1:
Turning and Returning: A Reading of Creative Work
November 5: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
The Christie Theater, University Union
Sponsored by the Department of Humanistic Studies
Free and Open to the Public
Reading poetry and fiction together on stage:
a returning UW-GB creative writer and Sheepshead Review Editor in Chief
and a current UW-GB creative writer and Sheepshead Review Editor in Chief.
The Readers:
Julie Strand, UW-GB alum, returns to campus to read from her poetry and other work. The former Editor in Chief for Sheepshead Review, Julie currently serves as the Education Coordinator at Woodland Pattern Book Center, a literary center in Milwaukee, WI. Her poetry has appeared in Wicked Alice, Arsenic Lobster, WOMB Poetry, Caffeine Destiny, Boo: A Journal of Terrific Things and others. In 2008, her poem “Neon Yellow” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Her second chapbook, The Mae West Defense, was published in 2009 by Dancing Girl Press. She is currently working on a collaboration with Kristy Bowen, the publisher of Dancing Girl Press, and finishing her first book length collection.
Jennifer Stallsmith is a senior creative writing major with strong hopes of graduate school next year and an English professor’s job sometime thereafter. She works predominantly in fiction, however dabbles in nonfiction as well. She is currently working as editor-in-chief of Sheepshead Review and has been published twice in the esteemed local journal. She despises misplaced apostrophes and incorrect uses of the word “their/there/they’re” and “your/you’re.”
EVENT #2:
Professional Opportunities in Getting Published: A Panel Discussion
November 5th 5:15 – 7 pm
MAC Hall 204
Sponsored by Sheepshead Review, UWGB’s Journal of the Arts,
and the Campus Writers’ Union
Free and Open to the PublicProfessionals—including two recent UW-GB graduates— in the world of copywriting, creative writing, publishing, photography, book reviewing, and education will speak about their experiences in those fields.
The Panelists:
Julie Strand is a UW-GB alum and currently serves as the Education Coordinator at Woodland Pattern Book Center, a literary center in Milwaukee, WI. Her poetry has appeared in Wicked Alice, Arsenic Lobster, WOMB Poetry, Caffeine Destiny, Boo: A Journal of Terrific Things and others. In 2008, her poem “Neon Yellow” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Her second chapbook, The Mae West Defense, was published in 2009 by Dancing Girl Press. She is currently working on a collaboration with Kristy Bowen, the publisher of Dancing Girl Press, and finishing her first book length collection.
Morgan L. Bloohm graduated UWGB with a BA in Creative Writing along with double minors in German and Humanistic Studies. She is currently a copywriter for The Karma Group, where she has developed ad campaigns for The Green Bay Packers, Thilmany Papers, Aspirus Health, Kimberly-Clark, Oshkosh Corporation, and more. As an undergraduate, she became a freelance writer for Gannett Custom Publications and is a regular contributor.
Dr. Jaida Kim Samudra teaches medical anthropology through the Social Change and Development department at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. She just moved to Green Bay from Hawai’i, where she received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology. She supported her graduate studies in part by doing free-lance editing and indexing of scholarly articles and books. Before entering graduate school, she was employed by the Utne Reader as a ’salon muse’, facilitating face-to-face and on-line community conversational groups. Her first book, The Joy of Conversation: The Complete Guide to Salons, published by the Utne Reader, came out of her interest in designing social settings that promote conversation, social justice, and creativity. She is planning to rewrite and publish her dissertation (on an international martial art community) to appeal to a general audience. She feels strongly that scholarly work in all fields should be made more accessible and contribute to public debate.
Dr. Rebecca Meacham’s first collection of stories, Let’s Do, was a Barnes and Noble “Discover Great New Writers” selection and winner of numerous state and national awards. Her fiction has been published widely in literary journals. While she is slowly making her way through both a novel and a second story collection, she is a regular reviewer for The Women’s Review of Books and a contributor to its blog. She is also an Associate Professor of English at UW-GB, and advisor to Sheepshead Review.
Nik Garvoille is an artist and graphic designer based in Baileys Harbor, WI, and has published Knock, a Door County Arts Journal, for the last three years. He was schooled first at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago in Fine Arts, and then at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities for design. Currently, aside from being the independent publisher of Knock, he works as the artistic editor for the magazine Door County Living and as layout artist for the weekly paper the Peninsula Pulse.
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The Green Bay Film Society will present the next International Film of the semester on Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00 pm in the auditorium of the Neville Public Museum.
The Window
Argentina, 2008
Argentine filmmaker Carlos Sorín once again turns his camera on the small stories written by life, on the humanity behind human beings. After an absence of many years, 80-year old Antonio’s estranged son is coming to visit. All must be perfect. But before, Antonio must wait. What could otherwise seem like insignificant memories or moments in one’s life, take on a special, beautiful meaning and weight in this poetic, humanistic film.
All are welcome to attend.
More information on the Green bay Film Society may be found here.
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UWGB French Club Presents
THE FRENCH TRIO
Robin Pluer, Connie Grauer, and Kim Zick
Date: 10/22/2009
Time: 7pm
Place: Christie Theater
Questions?: Contact Tiffany Wilhelm
wilhtm31@uwgb.edu
Tickets :
Students- $2.00
Non-Students- $5.00
October 15 2009 | By: Clif Ganyard | Frenhc and events | No Comments »
Spinoza’s Chunky Clumps:
Spinoza and the problem of Individuation
Professor Christopher Martin
will discuss what it is about any thing that makes it the thing that it is and not something else!
Friday, November 13
2:00-3:00 pm
University Union, Alumni A
(in back of Cloud Commons)
UW-Green Bay Campus
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The Department of Humanistic Studies and the Brown County Library invite you to participate in the next Great Books Discussion Tuesday, October 13 on the Lower Level of the Brown County Library (Central Branch – 515 Pine St., Downtown Green Bay) beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
presented by Professor Heidi Sherman, UWGB History Department
The discussion is free and open to the public. Faculty, students, and community members are encouraged to attend. Of course, we encourage you to read the Sir Gawain and the Green Knight before attending the discussion, but even if you cannot, you may find the session enlightening.
See you there!
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The Green Bay Film Society will present the next International Film of the semester on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 pm in the auditorium of the Neville Public Museum.
Wendy and Lucy
USA, 2008
Wendy is driving alone with her dog Lucy to Alaska in hopes of working in a fish cannery for the summer and the start of a new life. When her car breaks down in Oregon, the fragile financial situation comes unraveled and she must confront a series of dire economic situations. Hailed as a prime example of new American realism, Wendy and Lucy explores issues of sympathy and generosity at the edges of American life as well as the limits and depths of social responsibility in tough economic times.
All are welcome to attend.
More information on the Green bay Film Society may be found here.
October 05 2009 | By: Clif Ganyard | events and film | No Comments »
Check out these events:
October 1 “What does it mean to be Latina?”
Panel discussion led by Professor Cristina Ortiz
1:00pm Christie Theater
October 4 “Forever Tango”
7:30pm Weidner Center for the Performing Arts
October 7 “Did somebody say literary translation is easy?”
Dr. Phyllis Zatlin, retired professor of Spanish and coordinator of translator/interpreter training at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
2:15pm at the Alumni Rooms, University Union. Event is free and open to the public. Event sponsored by Humanistic Studies and Spanish Program.
October 8 Book Club/Libro de Lectura
6:30pm at the Brown County Library (Southwest Branch).
Come and share your insights about the Spanish books you are reading!
October 10 World Cup Soccer Match
7:00pm Argentina- Peru (Phoenix Room)
(Food and beverages provided by UW-Green Bay student union)
October 12 Meet and Greet Dr. Jon Franco from Universidad de Deusto (Spain)
Learn about a semester abroad program in Spain.
8:00am-9:30am Office of International Education (Library Plaza)
October 23 “Historia del Tango”
Brown bag discussion in Spanish led by Professor Hernan Fernandez-Meardi.
12:00 pm at the Common Clouds Cafeteria.
October 30 “Peruvian Cuisine: Cultural Hybridity in the Kitchen”
Brown Bag discussion led by Professor Gabriel Saxton-Ruiz.
12:00pm at the Common Clouds Cafeteria.
Spanish Conversation Tables – Practice Spanish!
Jordan Mathes Miercoles/Wednesday 11:30-12:30 (beginners and intermediate low levels) GARDEN CAFE
Michel Vandenheuvel Miercoles/Wednesday 6:00pm (intermediate and advanced levels) COMMON GROUNDS
October 01 2009 | By: Clif Ganyard | Spanish and events and faculty | No Comments »
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