Spring 2010 Courses
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.
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